DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Company reglstratlon number 06814757 (England and Walesl Charity registration number 1128892 DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trust&es Claire Vilarrubi (Chairl Alison Lowe Jennifer Coleman-Peers Perminderjeet Banwail Rachel Davis Rosie McKnight Natalie Rutter Rebecca Chaloner Erica Hunt Chloe Wlson (Appointed 9 August 20241 IAppoinled 30 June 20251 (Appointed 8 August 20241 Secretary Rokaiya Khan Charity numbor 1128892 Company number 06814757 Chief Executive Officer Rokaiya Khan Management Team Cheryl James Mariam Yale Lizzi Wagner Finance Manager Director of Services Director of Development Registered office 13 Park Square East Leeds LS1 2LF Azels Audit Services Carlton House Grammar School Street Bradford 8014NS Auditor Bankers Unity Trust Bank PIC Nine Brindleypla¢e 4 Oozells Square Birmingham 812HB Soliclors Vvhilaker Firth 1 Manor Row Bradford BD14PB DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) CONTENTS Page Trustees report Slalemenl of Trustees responsibilities 16 Independent audilorfs report 17-19 Slalemenl of financial activities 20 Balance sheet 21 statement of cash flows 22 Notes to the financial statements 23-37 DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. 1. Introductlon and Overvlew By Clalre Vllarrubl. Chalr of Truste&s. and Rokalya Khan. Chlgf Exgcutlve Offl¢gr Throughout the 24125 finanaal year. Together Women continued to do what we do best.. stand alongside women and girls with consistency, compassion, and conviction, even as the systems around them strain under pressure. A change in government brought renewed political allenlion to issues we've been raising for nearly two decades.. that the Criminal Justice System does not work for women, and that community-based support musl be the foundation for change. For the first time in years, we heard policymakers echo what women and organisalions like ours have been saying for decades, that safely, stability and support don't come from short sentences or crowded prisons, but from well-funded, gender-responsive services rooted in trust. We strongly welcomed the announcement of the Women's Justice Board, a long-overdue commitment to coordinated, strategic oversight of women's justice. As founders and leaders of the National Women's Justice Coalition, Together Women have consislenlly called for this kind of infrastructure, and we remain hopeful that il will bring lasting change if paired with meaningful investment and local accountability. Alongside this, the govemmenl's review of senlen¢ing policy gave us another opportunity lo speak up for women, and we worked with partners across the country lo feed into consuttations and highlight the urgent need for refomi. Al the same time, the prison crisis deepened with overcrowding. early release schemes. and growing cOn￿M$ about women's mental health across the estate. National unrest and rising racial tensions exposed deep inequalities, reinforcing our belief that justice must be intersectional and trauma-informed lo truly work. Against this backdrop, Together Women focused on what we can control.. our own growth, stability, and impact. Vve CDnlinued lo re￿1ve core cost funding from the Ministry of Justice, which allowed us lo invest in our infrastructure, strengthen leadership, and focus on sustainability. Like many across the sector, we saw a slight rise in staff tumover this year reflecting wider workforce pressures. In response, we continued lo invest In staff wellbeing and professional development, including expanding access to clinical supervision. Our annual staff away day brought colleagues together from across the organisation to reconnect, celebrate achievements, and re-cenlre our shared purpose. In 2024125, we said goodbye and a heartfelt thank you to one Iruslee, with two further trustees stepping down shortly after the year-end. During the year we welcomed two new trustees, and a further Iruslee joined just after year-end, slrenglhening the Board's skills and experience. Their guidance and commitment helped steer Together Women through periods of growth, challenge, and renewal. Al the same lime. we were proud lo welcome new trustees, each bringing expertise in leadership. finance. and justice to further strengthen our Board. Our annual trustee away day focused on equity, diversity and indusion, and revisiting our strategic priorities, ensuring our dire¢lion of travel is bold, accountable, and collectively owned. This year wasn't without challenge. But f( brought clarity. Together Women remains grounded in what we know works.. listening lo women, responding with care. and working in partnership to push for the systemic change they desetve. The financial slalemenls have been prèpared In accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply wth the Charity's Igoverning documèntl, the Companiès Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Slalèmènt of Recommended Practice applicable to charitiès prèparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffe¢live 1 January 20191. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Oblectlvas and actlvltlas The objects of the charity are lo educate and train and relieve poverty and sickness arnongst persons in condition of need, hardship and distress, particularly women who have offended or are al risk of offending by such charitable means as the Trustees may from lime to lime determine. We do this by.. Providing individualised, Irauma-informed support Offering safe, women-only spaces for healing and stability Delivering communily-based alternatives lo custody and prosecution Amplifying women's voices through peer-led support and leadership opportunities Advocating for system change through evidence, lived experience, and partnership 2. Charlty Informatlon Together Women is a specialist women's organisalion working across Yorkshire and Humberside lo redu¢e women and girfs, contact with the Criminal Justice System. Since our founding in 2008, we've championed a trauma- informed. gender-responsive approach that recognises the complex realities facing the women we SLJPPOrt. Our work spans early intervention. diversion from custody, community-based rehabilitation, and in-prison delivery, a￿ayS grounded in dignity, trust, and evidence-based practi￿. Together Women operates a network of women's centres across Yorkshire and Humberside, with established sites in Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Hull, Wakefield, and wthin HMP New Hall. We also deliver ServI￿S through Community hubs in Halifax, Huddersfield, Bridlinglon and Beverley, alongside remote and outreach provision reaching into parts of the Northwest and Northeast ensuring women across the region can access consislenl, speualisl support wherever they are. Our support Is holistic and tailored covering housing, mental heaf(h, domestic abuse, parenting, Substan￿ use, education and training, and much more. Vve work in dose partnership with police, probation, health and housing providers, courts, local aulhorilies, and other voluntary sector organi5ations lo ensure that women receive the right support, al the right lime. We a150 lead national Influencing work Ihiough thè National Women's Justice Coalition and the Effective Women's Centre Partnership, driving system change from the ground up. Public Benefit Statement In shaping our strategic direction and day-ti>day operations, the Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's gLJidance on public benefit, as required by section 17 of the Charities Act 2011. Together Women's activities diredy contribute to the public benefit by reducing hami, promoting rehabilitation, and supporting the safety and wellbeing of women and girfs. Through our ￿ntres, in-prison services, early intervention programmes, and wider advocacy work, we reach women who are often marginalised, excluded, or failed by mainstream systems. Many face multiple disadvantage including poverty, abuse, trauma, racism, mental health issues, and unsafe housing. By offering gender- and Irauma-infomied support, our services help prevent reoffending, reduce the burden on public servI￿s, and promote community safety. In addition, our work conlribules lo broader efforts lo address systemic Inequality and ensure that women's voices, particularly those with lived experience of the justice system, are heard and valued in decisions that affect them. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Our Purpos9 and Stratoglc Alms Together Women exists to prevent women and girls from entering or re-entering the Criminal Justice System. We envision a world where all women and girls are safe, valued, and in control of their own lives. This purpose drives everything we d￿frOM direct service delivery ID national influencing work-and continues to guide our strategic priorities. Al the heart of our work is a recognition that women and girls fa￿ deep systemic barriers, particularly those who are racially minoritised, have experienced trauma, or are in poverty. Our work is about removing those barriers and building pathways to safely, strength, and slabilily. In 2024125, we continued lo align our delivery and development wlh the strategic aims we c(Fproduced 88 part of ourTheory of Change". Support that works for women. We provided consislenl, Irauma-informed, gender-responsive support across our centres and in-prison settings. Our holistic appr0a¢h-￿ntred on Irusl, choice, and empowerment-enabled women lo access the support they needed, when they needed it. Changlng thg systsm.. We used our vol￿, eviden￿, and experience to push for system-wide change. Whether through national partnerships. influencing sentencing reform, or advocating for community alternatives, we worked to ensure policy reflects the realities of women's lives, and we further embedded a robust, data-driven culture. Building the foundations.. We invested in our infrastructure, governance, and leadership to ensure we remain resilient and future focused. This included strengthening data governance, reviewing communications, embedding our EDI Commitments across the organisation, and ensuring every person who works or volunteers for us feels safe and supported. Our strategy is not ststic, it evolves in response lo what we hear from the women we support, what we observe on the ground, and where we believe our voice can have the most impact. As we look ahead, our commitment remains the same." lo amplify women's voices and c(pcreale solutions wth them for a justice system that works for everyone. This strategy comes to life through our day-ti>day practice in cenlres, prisons, and communities - a reality reflected in the year's operational delivery and organisalional growth. 4. Activities and Impact In 2024125, Together Women reached more women than ever before, delivering 21.920 sessions and directly supporting 2.985 women across Yorkshire, Humberside, the Northwest and Northeast, a 220A increase on last year. We operated from six women's cenlres and two hubs embedded wlhin the community as well as through our specialist in-custody provision inside HMP Nèw Hall. Our Women's Cenlres remained a vital lifeline for women, ading as safe spaces where trust is built, storiès are heard. and strength and stability lake root. That trust was reflected in our engagement rates". 94Yo of women continued lo work with us after their first contact. The majorily1820/0l were involved in the Criminal Justice System, often facing overlapping challenges such as poor mental health. unstable housing, and financial hardship. Women from racially minorilised communities made up 130h of referrals we received, and encouragingly, their engagement matched that of other groups, which reflects our ongoing commitment lo culturally compelenl, welcoming and inclusive services. hile many women came to us through funded referral routes, 160kn arrived through pathways with little or no funding attached. representing nearfy SOO women. who either referred themselves for support. or were referred through local authorities or the voluntary sector. This picture speaks to a few key truths we know all too well.. the demand for gender-specific, holistic support is growing within the communities we serve, we regularly have to fill the gaps in public service provision, and there is an urgent need for sufficient and sustainable investment for our Women's Centre Services. We also recognise the challenge this creates for our incredible teams, in terms of workload and retention, and what we delivered this year, just like every year, is testament to their dedication and Commitment to support women in their own communities. Across our criminal justice routes, including Community Rehabililalive Services ICRSI, Mentoring and Advocacy Service IMASI and Early Intervention and Diversion IEIDI funded contracts, 73.kn of women had multiple needs met and reduced their risk of reoffending. More than half of the women we worked with156 % I saw a reduction in the numbei of significant risklneeds. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Communlty Rèhabllltatlvo Servl¢os ICRSI Our CRS contract accounts for our largest income channel via the Ministry of Justice, which we deliver across Yorkshire and Humberside. This year 1909 women were referred lo us to receive gender-specific, Irauma-informed support, which represents a 12% increase on last year, with support pathways focused on the following need areas.. Needslsupport Pathwa Emotional wellbeing ccommodalion Financial resilience Famil support Social inclusion Recovery Lifestyle Emplo ment 57° 50° 30/0 30° 24° 23/0 22° 17° Our analysis of performance on this contract, which provides vital support to both sentenced and unsentenced women, highlights Dngoing trends we have been seeing for the last couple of years, on the level of complexity and trauma women we support are presenting wth.. 41 % of women had 3 or more Identified pathway needs. This is a 90A increase when compared lo the previous year, which suggests complexity is rising. 90A of women had 3 or more high complexity needs. This is a 6% increase when compared lo the previous year, adding further evidence that complexity is rising. Despite this increase in complexity, 76% of all Identlfled outcomes were achleved for women who completed thelr support journey with us on this contract. Our analysis also shows that on average it costs us £1500 to support a woman through the CRS contract, which represents a significant cost saving, when compared to the substantial expense of keeping a woman in prison, which ranges betr￿een £45,500 to £55.000 per annum. Highlighting how Together Women Centres and servi￿$, not only offer substantial financial benefits, but also ensure women are accessing gender-specific, holistic, trauma informed support in a safe, women-only space. And this ultimately Contributes to broader Social and economic savings by enabling women to feel safe, valued and in control of their lives. Mentoring and Advocacy Service IMAS) A significant success this year was the renewal of our Mentoring and Advocacy Service IMASI contract, which has been renewed for another five years and is a testament lo the dèdication of our team. Our MAS service is jointly funded by the NHS and HMPPS Women's Offender Personality Disorder pathway. 11 employs a gender-specific approach to support women in the criminal justice system wi(h personality difficulties through a pathway of care and mentoring. The service is dynamic and responsive, operating across the North of England, with Mentor Keyworkers based across custody settings, our community women's cenlres, and other partner organisalions. This contract's model of longer term funding also supports greater retention of staff, which in turns supports the quality ol service we can offer lo women. Early Interventlon and Dlv&rslon IEIDI Our Early Intervention and Diversion Service was renewed for another year, funded by the Ministry of Justice's Innovation Fund. Operating in Leeds. Hull. Bradford, and Sheffield. this initiative is designed to divert women from involvement with the Criminal Justice System by providing immediate access to support and mentoring. Our speaalist keyworkers are embedded within police stations and coutts, and develop trusted relationships with women and provide trauma-informed interventions at critical points, to reduce harm and advocate for alternatives to prosecution. We have built strong partnerships with courts, police, and local agencies, and created opportunities for women lo not only divert women from offending behaviour, but also provide SUPPDrt on the root causes of their Contact wth the justice system. The impact has been profound, with many women taking steps towards stability and safely, proving the importance of early intervention in breaking the cycle of harm. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 HMP New Hall Inside HMP New Hall, we delivered 3,217 sessions, including 1.079 counselling sessions. We saw a 70¢ increase in referrals to our Violence Against Women and Girls Key Worker. Of these sessions in HMP New Hall, 450 were Independent Sexual Violence Advocate IIDVAI support sessions lo survivors of sexual violence, providing Irauma-informed guidance for women within the Criminal Justice System. W)ile this figure outlines the incredible work we're delivering to provide support lo women in custody, il also highlights the prevalence of women who are survivors of sexual violence in the prison system- a link we simply cannot ignore. Support In the Communlty Our dedication to supporting survivors of violence extended beyond the prison and into our community Women's Centres. In Bradford. we delivered 40 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate IIDVA} sessions to women experiencing domestic violence, again providing trauma-informed support to navigate and SLJrvive these complex and traumatic experiences. As our evidence shows, women regularfy come into conlact with the Criminal Justi System as a direct result of experiencing domestic abuse, so earfy intervention support in this area, not only protects and supports women to live free from abuse, but also can have a direct impact on reducing reoffending. Our work around sexual and domestic violence remained just one of the pillars of support we provided to women throughout the year. Our partnership with the Smallwood Trust, through the Community Grants Fund, allowed us to provide a lifeline for women in limes of financial hardship, domestic abuse, or family breakdown. This area of work saw us work with women lo identify their most pressing needs and enable access financial support. We supported 77 women through the fund this year, with an average grant amount of £309, providing essential items such as fridges and cookers lo support women and their families lo eat healthily, furniture lo help make accommodation feel like a home, and laptops to support pursuing studies or employment. 200k of women who applied for grant 5UPPOrt had experienced homelessness, and 500/0 experienced mental health challenges. These figures show that the issues women face go hand-in-hand, which is why our holistic, Irauma-informed approach is so important. Securing another year's extension for the 'Somewhere Safe lo Live, project, in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and Leeds City Council has been a significant milestone for us. Homelessness remains one of the most pressing and often hidden challenges for women in the Criminal Justice System, with many facing insecure. unsafe housing. or no housing at all. Wilhoul a￿$S lo stable accommodation, women are at greater risk of harm, exploilalion. and reoffending. Since launching in January 2022. our Somewhere Safe lo Live project has provided women with access lo safe and secure housing through a portfolio of 14 propertlgs. Belween April 2024 and Mar¢h 2025. women involved with this proje¢l benefilled from 4.020 days In stable tenancias, which represents a 44°h incroase from last year's total of 2,787 days. This year, our Empower to Employ project supported 54 survivors of domestic abuse, 12 of whom progressed into meaningful employment. We also established relationships with 18 local employers, expanding our future opportunities for the women we support next. We also continued our partnership with Support After Rape and Sexual Violence ISARSVLI, with whom we delivered 122 counselling sessions lo survivors of sexual violence. The feedback from these sessions speaks for itself.. .1 now feel like I've got the tools to cope, I'm looking fO￿ard lo the future, finally I can leave the house alone. 'This service has been a safe place for me lo share my past traumatic experiences, wlhout judgement or shame I came through probation, bul il's been a light at the end of the tunnel. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Spaclallst Partners We continued our work wf(h specialist partners, providing support lo women wth personalised needs and circumstances. Our Muslim Women in Prison partnership saw 115 women receive specialist, culturally competent and faith-sensitive support from our Muslim Vvomen Specialist Keyworker al Khidmal Centres. This reaffimis our CDmmitmenl lo delivering inclusive services to a range Df women and communities. In addition, the co-localion of a speaalist Accommodation Advisor saw 62 women with highly complex accommodation needs referred for support. Our partnership with Lincolnshire Action Trust was paramount throughout the year, providing support to 92 women residing in geographically isolaledlremole locations across Lincolnshire, who otherwise would have had no access lo services. The work of our Effective Women's Centre IEWCI project team Continued to make significant progress this year, supporting colleagues across all teams. The three year project funded by The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls, encompasses a partnership wth six other women's organisalions and the University of Birmingham. As part of the project this year, we submitted data for analysis lo the Ministry of Justice Data Lab, which compared the reoffending rates of women who received support from Together Women, from those that did not, with the results reported as slatislically significant, with a 9% lower reconviction rate. The Ministry of Justice concluded that women who received gender-specific support from Together Women are less likely lo reoffend, reoffend less frequently and lake longer lo reoffend. More proof, of what we already know, that Women's Cenlres work. The EWC team continued to lead the transfomiation of our assessment tools and data-driven culture this year, embedding the Women's Risk Needs Assessment tool IWRNA} for women in criminal justice. supporting women to understsnd their offending behaviour risks and their strengths. More widely, the team have been leading the transfomiation of our data infrastructure and culture, including the design of a new dats management system, strengthening data skills and governance, with investment in organisation-wide training and Data Protection Officer accreditation. Across all of our work, every number tells a story, a story of a woman who is listened to and believed, whose strengths are supported and recognised, whose risks are reduced, needs are met, and past traumas are seen, heard and supported. Behind all of that, is a kno¥Medgeable, compassionate, resilient and adaptable team of women who share a mission., a mission to meet women where they are, lo support wilhoul judgement and to support women lo feel in control of their own lives. We would also like to extend a huge thank you lo all our funders and partners whose financial funding and collaborative network of support, make our crilieal work possible. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 S. Equlty, Dlverslty and Incluslon At Together Women, our commitment to equity, diversity and indusion is not merely an 'add-on' to our work, it's the foundation that shapes how we lead, how we provide services and how we show up for each other and for the women we support. We want every woman, colleague and partner who walked through our doors to feel not only welcome, bul safe, valued and understood. Our values of empathy, inclusivity, respect and integrity guide us in creating a culture that actively challenges oppression, raasm, and discrimination, and cenlres trauma- responsiveness in everything we do. The wider context in which we worked this year was not without challenge. In August, racially motivated riots broke out in several of the communities where our centres are based. These events shook the sense of safety many of the women we support and for members of our team. We responded lo this with dynamic risk management and worked th staff to implement safely action plans. We arianged additional wellbeing support especially for colleaguès who were at risk of experiencing racism or concerned about their commute lo and from work. In October, we launched our All4taff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion IEDII working group- a space for honest conversation, shared priorities and contribution lo the development of our strategy. The group met every month until the following January, where it was agreed that a closed membership group would be more effe¢live, and the EDI Steerlng Group was formed. Nine members represent a cross-seclion of our organisation and have Commilled to participate in the action-focussed group for a 12 month period, working closely with the Senior Management Team lo deliver positive change lo our EDI work. Planning workshops and the development of an action plan will lake pla￿ in the first half of 2025126. These priorities also shaped our approach to governance over this period. Our annual Board Away Day in November saw Trustees and Operational Managers come together for conversations around progress against our strategic priorities and key opportunitieslrisks for Together Women. A significant proportion of this time was dedicated to strategic EDI discussions, our ambitions around this and the development of a measurable EDI and anti-racism strategy. Throughout the year, we invested in building knowledge and confidence across our teams. In February, we worked with training partner The Diversity Trust lo deliver in-person Transgender and Non-Binary Awareness training to all staff, with a goal to enhance our ability lo support and deliver inclusive services. This training look place across four of our cenlres, giving our team an opportunity to interact with each other and reaftirming our commitment to Inclusive practice. In March, we began a new partnership wlh The Better Org, a specialist EDI consultancy, to progress a range of anli-racism and EDI priorities, Including the design ol a bespokè anti-ra¢ism learning day lo take place in July 2025. The aim ol this day is to affirm our anti-racisl approach as a collective, giving all staff the opportunity lo unite around our core values. The Better Org were also commissioned lo provide specialist support and guidance lo our EDI Steering Group and the Senior Management Team in the development of Our future EDI and Anli-Racism strategy work. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 6. U$&r Vol¢e, Inslght and Llvad Exp&rl•n¢g This year, we continued to invest in our User Voice and Lived Experien￿ commitment, to ensure that the voices of the women we serve remain at the heart of everything we do. We know that the most effective ServI￿S are those shaped not just for them, bul with them, support that is designed to meet individual needs, reduce risks and build on the incredible strengths that they already hold. Our commitment to User Voice and Lived Experience reflects this, and over the past year has grown into a defining part of how we work. Just one of the key Initiatives central lo this work Is the ongoing implementation of the Wornen's Needs Risk Assessment IWRNAI and embedding a more data-driven culture. The WRNA is a ground-breaking gender- specific, trauma-informed assessment tool for criminal justice affected women, helping us lo see each woman Individually, giving us a deeper understanding of her needs as an individual, and how we can piovide personalised, holisti¢ support which responds directly to her experience. This year also saw a body of work with the University of Birmingham on the design of another assessment tool, the Gendered Wellbeing AssessmenL IGWAI for women who are not currently involved with the Criminal Justice System. Similar to the WRNA, the GWA aims lo gain a deeper understanding of women who refer themselves for support, or are referred through non-criminal justice pathways, in order lo build a package of personalised, gender- specific support. These assessment tools do more than merely gather information, they create space for women to tell their stories, shape their own support, and Influen￿ the way in whi¢h we deliver our servi¢es. They generate rich insight, helping us identify gaps, improve our delivery and strengthen our case to secure new funders and change policy in the future. The to more data4riven service delivery, has only been possible through the leadership of our Data and Impact team and the willingness of all frontline colleagues to embrace and respond ID change positively. Vvorking with the Effective Vvomen's Cenlres Partnership IEWCPI and the JABBS Foundation for Vvomen and Girfs, we have also been working on a pioneering project lo design and build of a brand new CRM system, which will contribute lo ongoing research and evidence-based policy making that supports better outcomes for women. Our Collaboration with the EWCP and the University of Birmingham extends further still, with the insight we gain from assessments conlribuling lo academic research, evidencing the incredible impact of women's cenlres- impact that we know Iransfomis lives. We know that Women's Cenlres work, and this research will provide the eviden￿ lo back what we've long seen in practice.. instead of sending women lo prison, we should be opening the door lo a Women's Cenlre. This year we also continued lo gather vital qualilalive insight, with SO women tsking part In 21 focus groups across our centres and hubs to share their experiences of the Criminal Justice System as well as the impact of Women's ¢enlres and the support they have received. The feedback was powerful and consislenl. Together Women is a safe, supportive. judgemenl-free space where women fe￿ a sense of solidarity with one another. Our cenlres play a crucial role in relieving financial stress, improving wellbeing, preventing substance relapse, and preventing reoffending. The results of the feedback surveys we conducted speak for themselves wth 93% describ9d Women's Centre$ as a 'safe spac8'. and 8S°h felt thoir neads are ad8quatsly addressad through Women's Cantra interventions. °Togelher Women is a ￿ntre of safe space. Support. You are believed and understood "I believe without the Women's Centre I would have reoffended already...cenlre provides techniques to slay out of the criminal justice system. Life lessons." °VVomen need long-temi, sustainable support to adequately address their needs.. °Early doors support is crucial lo break the cycle of offending shoplifting. .we need to sUPPOrt women out of this" °Trauma, abuse, leads to addiction, leads to DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This area of work remains central to the effectiveness of our mission, and we wll continue to embed user voice into our long-term plans. To ensure women's voices are not only heard but are the driving force of OLJr future, we developed a Lived Experience Advisory Board as part of that long-terrn plan. Twelve women from across our centres came together to co-design its structure, proudly naming it 'Together Women's Voice for Justice Collective,. From January to March they worked alongside our EWCP colleagues to create a shared mission statement.. °We are a group of compassionate, strong, independent, supportive, unbreakable, understanding women. Vve have experience of the issues faced as a woman in the criminal justice system, experiencing the fear, misjudgement and disbelief that comes with this. We are passionate about using our lived experience to advocate for improved outcomes for iuslice-involved women. Vve are a voice for the voiceless, thinking not just of ourselves bul representing other women. INe need to change the system from the ground up.. Sel to formally launch in July 2025 the collective will continue to shape our user voice strategy and our service delivery. We would like lo extend our heartfelt thanks lo every woman who has given their time and honesty throughout this work so far. 7. Volunteers Volunteers remained a vital part of the Together Women community this year, not simply as extra hands, but as people who bring lived experience, Insight, and an authenticity that cannot be taught. Many understand, through their own journeys, the challenges women can face when they first come through our doors. Our volunteers bring value in various ways, from welcoming women into our centres to facililaling groups and completing assessments. Whatever role they play, they provide priceless help. The impact of their involvement runs deep, volunteers strengthen our capacity, extend our reach and ensure our services remain rooted in respect and transparency. Among them are five volunteers who stepped into paid employment within Together Women, a milestone we remain incredibly proud of. This alone speaks to the power of volunteering as a pathway into work, and lo our commitment lo building opportunities that are inclusive, meaningful and rooted in real experience. Volunteers also hugely contribLJte to our counselling offer, dLJe to our very limited funds to provide counselling, we rely on dedicated trainee counsellors volunteering their lime, to provide emotional support and counselling to women across our ￿nIres. The impact this work has on the women we support is invaluable, within a mental health care system which is under significant pressure, this service is often the only way we can direct women in Counselling support when they need it. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 8. Pooplg and Culturg Together Women's impact is only possible because of the people who deliver it. The dedication, skill, and Compassion of our staff and volunteers is at the heart of everything we achieve, and we remain deeply grateful for the work they do in championing our mission and reflecting our values. th new contracts beginning, existing ones renewed, and the demand for our services on the rise, our workforce grew again throughout the year from 69 to 75 people, induding six subcontracted staff, Supported by a valued network of volunteers, peer mentors, and student counsellors. Like many in the frontline sector, we faced recruitment and retention challenges this year, with prolonged vacancies adding pressure lo staff in post. In response we trialled new approaches lo rectuitmenl, worked lo make our processes more inclusive, improved onboarding for new starters, and aclioned learnings from exil interviews. This work will remain a focus in 2025126 as we continue lo strengthen and support our teams. Staff turnover during the year was 42Vo, above the national average of 340kn ICIPD, June 20241, and average of Servi￿ is 2-5 years for 36% of stsff, above the sector average of 22Q/o ICIPD, 20231. Length of Service 29% 12% 0-2ye¥s 2-5vears 5- 10 years I￿ vears •% ofst*f • 2023 Sett￿ Recognising the pressures of the ongoing cost of living, our Board carefully reviewed and approved a 50A salary increase for all staff effective from the stsrt of the financial year. This decision was made lo enhance employee wellbeing and recognise the skill, energy, and resilience they bring lo their roles. We a150 completed a benchmarking exercise for our frontline roles, which highlighted our pay offer was al the lop end of comparable roles In the Womèn's Servi￿$ sector, which supports our commitment to attract and relain a skilled, dedicated and experienced workforce. We also continued lo invest in clinical supervision for our fronuine teams, recognising the emotional demands of working with women who have often experienced significant trauma. This support, funded through dedicated grants, is a vital part of sustaining not only the wellbeing of our stsff bul also the quality of services we deliver. We continued to invest in a dedicated wellbeing budget, enabling teams to choose activities that support both rest and teambuilding. Activities range from meals, spa days, and creative sessions which In￿ntiVISed staff and gave them lime to focus on relaxing time together. In October, our staff came together for our All-staff Away Day, a day away from the office ￿ntred on wellbeing and Connection. We took part in a number of activities throughout the day from meditation and Pilates to sound baths and crafts workshops,. the day was a resounding success, with extremely positive feedback, highlighting the value of dedicated lime for teambuilding, rest and connection. 10- DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our 2025 Staff and Volunteer Survey offered an important opportunity to pause and listen to the people who make our work possible. With 49 responses148 staff and 1 volunteerl. the feedback painted a picture of deep commitment and shared values. The results revealed strong connections our values and our trauma-informed service delivery, and positive feedback around the wellbeing budgets and clinical supervision. The survey also surfaced challenges we will not overlook, with colleagues highlighting concems around workload pressures, consistent management support, internal communicab'on and more access to development opportunities. While feedback was overwhelmingly positive, there are signals that organisational growth, increasing complexity of women's needs, and the emotlonal impact of our work is creates challenges for our teams, and highlights the need for us lo maintain our investment and commitment lo staff wellbeing, strengthening communications and leadership, and review long-term sustainability of frontline caseload levels and the level of funding we receive. This year we worked closely with our management team to Introdu￿ a refreshed one-lo-one supervision process designed to more closely align with our ethical framework and bring giealer structure lo these important conversations. This approach ensures every member of staff has iegular, purposeful lime with their manager - focussed on performance and accounlabilily, as well as wellbeing and personal development. Managers havè been supported to èmbèd the process across the organisation, helping lo c￿ale a shared Standard of support and connection for all. To further strengthen management support for our teams, five of our colleagues progressed into Senior Key Worker and Duly Manager roles. Investment in internal progression helps to build career development pathways and reinforce leadership capacity. Alongside this. four members of our management team Suc￿$$fullY completed Level 3 Leadership and Management training, helpin9 to embed a consislenl and high-qualily approach to management a¢ross the organisalion. Governance remained a ￿ntral focus, with ongoing review and refinement of key policies and procedures to maintain a strong, complaint, and responsive framework. This work, led by our Senior Management Team, ensures our organisation continues to work lo the highest standards of accountability and practice. A great focus was also placed on welcoming new skills and experience to Dur Board of Trustees, welcoming new members lo the Board whose diverse skills and fresh perspectives are already strengthening oversight of our strategic priorities and delivery of our mission. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 9. Financial Review The Ttuslees consider the charity's financial perfotmance during 2024125 to have been stable and positive. Total Income for the year was £3,727,374, an increase of 14.550A compared lo £3,253,852 in 2023124. Annual expendrture was £3,264,722, resulting in a sutplus of £462,652, which compared lo the £408,734 surplus recorded in the previous year. This growth in income was primarily driven by the commencement of the MOJ CRS Sentenced and Unsentenced project, which accounted for an 11.90kn uplift. Additional gains came from general uplifts across several projects. Both slatulory and independent funders played a vrtal role in sustaining our work during a challenging economic climate. while enabling the development of new services and programmes. The increase in expenditure reflects our investment in staffing for the CRS pathway. as well as our Commitment lo expanding services and reaching more women. Notably, 500h of the surplus is linked to salary underspends in 2024125 a result of re¢ruilment and retention challenges faced across the year. At the end of the fi'nancial year on 31 March 2025, total funds stood al £1,880,540. This wmprised £1,418,814 in unrestricted funds and £461,728 in restricted funds. The growth in unreslricled reserves of £375.403 aligns with our strategic priority lo strengthen reserves over the next three years, as sel out in our Reserves Policy. Year-end cash balances were £1,619,479 Compared to £1,374,496 in 2023124, refleding our strong financial position and capacity to continue delivering vital impact and supporting women. The Board of Trustees reviewed Together Women's Reserves Policy in the context of the charity's key risks and the current funding environment. 11 was agreed that unrestricted reserves should equate lo up lo six months of staffing, running, and activity costs across all projects. As our services and income expanded during 2024125, we have maintsined a strong level of unrestricted reserves lo meet working capital needs and lo support continued growth. At year-end, lolal reserves stood al.. Totsl re$grve$.' £1,880,540 Restricted reserves.. £461,726 Designated reserves.. £1,056,010 Unrestricted reserves". £362,804 The Board remains confident that our current reserves position allows us lo continue delivering high-quality Servi￿$, respond to emerging needs, and navigate future challenges, ensuring the long-lerm suslainabilily of Together Women. Risk Managernent The Board of Trustees places great importance on èffectively managing the risks faced by Together Women. A Comprehensive review of major risks has been conducted, resulting in the eslablishmenl of a robust risk register. This register is updated and overseen by the board who focus on areas such as services and govemance, finance, fundraising, and people. To miligale risks, the charity has implemented appropriate systems and procedures. Financial management procedures are regularly reviewed lo ensure inlemal control risks are minimised. Furthermore, stringent aulhorisalion processes are in place to approve all transactions and projects, ensuring financial integrity. The safely and well-being of our staff, clients, and visitors are paramount. To maintain a secure environment, we have estsblished procedures lo ensure compliance with health and safely regulations. Additionally, we have implemented National Service Standards and regularly review and enhance our safeguarding protocols for children and adults al risk. These measures ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality services across all operational aspects of the charity. We remain committed to regularly reviewing these procedures lo ensure they remain effective and aligned with the evolving needs of our organisalion. The Board of Trustees is dedicated lo promoting a culture of risk awareness and management, working dosely wth the executive team lo assess and address potential risks. By prioritising risk management, we strive lo safeguard the interests of our stakeholders, maintain financial slabilily, and uphold our mission of supporting women. 12- DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. Plans for the Futuro As we look ahead to 2025126, Together Women is in a strong position to build on the solid foundations laid over the past year. Our financial outlook is stable, our relationships with funders and cornmissioners remain positive, and our vision for growth is underpinned by clear strategic priorities. We have secured a five-year contract to continue delivering the Mentoring and Advocacy Service IMAS), jointly commissioned by HMPPS and NHS England. This long-lerm investment reflects confidence in our trauma-informed, community-based approach, and will allow us to provide continuity of care for some of the most complex cases in the justice system. Alongside this, many of our other contracts have been extended while govemmenl departments await the outcome of the next Spending Review. Funders have expressed a strong desire to maintain partnership with Together Women, and we are already working closely with commissioners to shapè the next phase of service delivery in line th national priorities and local needs. The Commissioned Rehabilitative Services ICRSI contract has also been extended again and is likely lo remain in pla￿ for a further year while recommissioning processes are finalised. We continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice lo support the redesign and future delivery model of these services, ensuring the voices of women and specialist providers are central lo the process. Our work through the Effective Vvomen's Centre Partnership remains a key focus, and we are working closely wth JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls to co-design the next phase of delivery. Together, we are shaping a future model that reflects the learning from the partnership so far, and secures continued investment in holistic, Community-based support for women. This collaborative approach is helping to sustain and strengthen the women's sector al a time when national policy and funding decisions are still evolving Looking intemally, we have committed to expanding our Leeds Centre, with plans already underway for a move to a new and more ac￿Ssible sile in the next year. This relocation marks a major Investment in our infraslruclure, creating a space that better meets the needs of women and strengthens our partnership work locally. We are also continuing to strengthen our organisalional infrastructure. As part of this, we have committed to investing a portion of our designated reserves into the recruilmenl of an in-house HR and People Manager. This new role will provide dedicated capacity lo lead on workforce development, enhance our HR systems and processes, and ensure our approach lo recruilmenl, retention, wellbeing, and staff engagement is as robust and inclusive as the services we deliver. As our organisalion continues to grow, this role will be key lo embedding consistency, supporting managers, and building a workplace culture where all staff feel supported. Digital transformation also remains high on our agenda. We are working with JABBS and sector partners to ¢o- develop a new case management system that will enhance our data quality, streamline processes, and improve outcomes tracking. This will be a major shift for Together Women and one that ￿￿11 underpin our growth and accountability in the years ahead. Staff development and training wll continue lo be a core priority. Following the success of our all-staff Trans Awareness training, we are planning a new programme of anli-racism training and leaming days in 2025126. These will further embed our equity commitments and ensure our Workfor￿ remains confident, compassionate, and aligned wth our values. Despite uncertainly In the wider funding landscape, Together Women enters the next financial year wth confiden and clarity. We have a solid financial position, a growing foolprinl, and a strong team. Most importantly, we remain focused on our purpose, to support women and gill5. 13- DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. Structur&, govamanca and management The trustees, also the Directors of Together Vvomen ITW) under cornpany law, present their annual report with the charity's financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2025. The financial slalemenls comply with relevant laws and regulations, induding the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Artides of Association, and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice l°Charilies SORP'I. The trustees who served during and after the year end were'.- Claire Vilarrubi Ichairl Alexandria Bradley ison Lowe Janice Colley Jènnifer ColeTllan-Peers Linda Christine Baines Perminderjeet Banwait Rachel Davis Zafarine Iqbal Rosie McKnighl Natalie Rutter Rebecca Chaloner Erica Hunt Chloe Wilson (Resigned 8 May 20251 (Resigned 1 July 20241 (Resigned 7 April 20251 (Resigned 25 September 20251 (Appointed 9 August 20241 (Appointed 30 June 20251 IAppDinled 8 August 20241 Trustees are appointed throughout the year, including at the Annual General Meeting IAGMI, where existing Trustees may retire or extend their tenure. During 2024125 we said farewell to one trustee and two more trustees stepped down shortly after the year end. We welcomed two new members to the Board during the year and a further trusteee joined just after the year end. All Trustees, new and existing, re￿1ve necessary documents, access to policies, and 'The Essential Trustee, from the Charity Commission. None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee lo contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. 14- DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Together Women benefits from a clear and well-established governance structure, underpinned by strong leadership and robust oversight. Our Senior Leadership Team ISLT) meets monthly to review organisational performance, address emerging risks, and drive strategic development. Over the past year, we have strengthened our internal infrastructure, building leadership capacity and ensuring a joined-up approach across all operational areas. TO complement this, we held ￿￿0 in-person management away days alongside our regular monthly management meetings creating b'me and space for reflection, collaboration, and forward planning across our wder leadership team. Our Board of Trustees continues lo provide active oversight and strategic diieclion. In early 2025, we also welcomed an additional trustee wth a strong financial background who will lake on the role of Chair of our nwly established Finance Subcommillee. This subcommittee is already playing a vital role in supporting the Board's scrutiny of our financial position and long-term sustainability. The Board maintains oversight of organisalional risk through a regularly updated Risk Register. which is reviewed, discussed. and signed off al Board meetings. Risk is a standing consideration in all Board reports whether relating lo Servi￿ performance, financial forecasting, or wider external factors. This ensures our governance is proactive, informed. and attuned lo the complexity of the extemal landscape. SafegLJarding remains a top priority for Together Women. We have clear policies and prO￿dureS in pla￿.. alongside designated Safeguarding Leads at both local and senior levels. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff and refreshed regularly, and we continue to review our syslems and practices to ensure women accessing our services and the staff supporting them always remain safe. Regular safeguarding audits, reflective practice, and supervision all contribute to a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. Our commitment lo strong governance, effective leadership, and transparent risk management ensures Together Women is well placed lo continue delivering high-quality, impactful ServI￿S even in an uncertain extemal climate. Audltor AzetsAudil Services is not seeking re-appointment as auditors of the company. The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees. by.. afrèmlalEibflchairl Trustee 14 O¢lober 2025 15- DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees. who are also the directors of Together Women Projects IYort(shire and Humbersidel for the purpose of company law. are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly., observe the methods and principles In the Charities SORP., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent", and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the Charity 11 continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalemenls comply wth the Companies A¢1 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 16- DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS {YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) Oplnlon We have audited the financial stslemenls of Together Women Projects (Yorkshire and Humbersidel Ilhe 'Charily'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the slalemenl of cash flows and notes lo the financial slalemenls, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied In their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republ￿ of Ireland (United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements.. give 8 true and fair view of the slate of the Charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming iesources and application of resources, for the year thèn ended", have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice., and have been prepared in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basls for oplnlon We Conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audilots ￿sponsIbl1￿11eS for the audil of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial stslemenls, we have conduded that the Trustees use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial stslemenls is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material Un￿rtaIntieS relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the Charity's ability lo continue as a going concern for a period of al least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibil(ties and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going ¢oncem are described in the relevant sections of this report. other information The other infomialion comprises the infom)ation ineluded in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor'5 report Ihereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other Information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements d￿S not cover the other information and we do not expre55 any form of assurance conclusion Iheieon. Our responsibility Is to ￿ad the other Information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent wth the financial statements or our Kno￿edge obtsined in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears lo be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misslalemenls, we are required to detemiine whether this gives rise to a material misslalement in the financial slalemenls themselves. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that there is a material misslalement of this other infomiation. we are required to report that fact. We have nothing lo report in this regard. Mattets on which we are required to report by exception We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us lo report lo you if, in our opinion. the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the Trustees report., or sufficient ae¢ounling records have not been kept", or the financial slalemenls are not in agreement with the accounting records., or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. DoGUSign Envelope ID." C2C44FB64DOO-4E99-AF18-D7A6A89C2268 TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS (YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF TOGETHER WOMEN PROJECTS {YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE) R9spon$lblllllg9 of Truste9$ As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees responsibilities, the Trustees, who are also the directors of the Charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such Internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misslalemenl, whether due to fraud or etror. In preparing the financial stslemenls, the Tru51ee5 are responsible for assessing the Charity'5 ability to continue as a going ¢oncem, disclosing, as applicable, mattels related lo going Concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend lo liquidate the charitsble Company or to Cease operations, or have no realistic alternative bul lo do so. Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Ad and relevant regulations made or having effect Ihereunder. Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial ststemenls as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error, and lo issue an auditor's report that indudes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted In accordan th ISAS IUKI will always delecl a material misstalemenl when il exists. Misslalemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, Individually or In the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influen the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial slalemenls. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website al.. https'.11 www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditorfs report. Extent to whlch the audlt was consldered capabl& of d&tgCtlng Irregularltles, Includlng fraud Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council's website, to delect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, inclLJding fraud. We obtsin and update our understanding of the entity. ils aclivilies, ils control environment. and likely ftjlure developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding. we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial slatemenls, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes Consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary lo applicable laws and regulations, induding fraud. In response lo the risk of irregularities and non