REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06926414 (England and Wales) REGJSTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1131539 Report of the Trustees and naDci41 StatenRllts for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 for West Wale5 Domestic Abuse Servlee Ltd Ashrnole & Co Manchesier House Grosvenor Hill Cardigan Ceredigion SA43 IHY Ashmole & Co.
West Wal¢8 Domestic Abuse Selee Ltd Contents of the Flnanelal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Page Report of the Trustees I to 12 Report of the IndepettdeDt Auditors 13 to 15 Statement of Financial Activltftes 16 Balanee Sbeet 17 to 18 Cash Flow Statement 19 Notes lo the Cash Flow Statement 20 Note5 to the Financial St2tem¢nts 21 to 31 Detsiled Statement of FiMAncial Activities 32 to 33 Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Dornestie Abuse Service Lld Report of the Trust¢es for ih¢ Yegr Ended 31 March 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statevnent of Reci)mmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their a¢¢ovnts in a¢cordan¢e with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effe¢tive l January 2019). Page I Ashmole & Co.
We5¢ Wales Domestic Abuse Seryice Ltd Report of the Trustees for tbe Year Ended 31 March 2024 0ECTivEs AND ACTIVITIES Objeetives and alms Strategie Vision Siatement West Wales Domestic Abuse Service {WWDAS) will retain and strengthen its Slatus as a leading provider of domestic abuse services within Mid & West Wales. Through the application of strong ethical principles and belief in each individual we seek to reduce harni and to empower survivors of domestic abuse to maximize resilience, increase well-being, build inner strength, self-esteem and lasting positive change and enable healthy caring relationships. Mission WWDAS believes that violence and abuse towards others is unacceplable and strive5 for a world where everyone can live their life free from all forn]s of domestic abuse. Values We want to deliver the best possible services to ow Clients and our communities and will work hard to deliver everything we have set out to do. building stronger foundations so that we can be here - now and Èn the future - for the people who need us more than ever. In order to achieve this our core values are: Adaptability. Collal)oration, Empathy, Equality, Integrity. Positivity. Well-being. Re¢ommitment of purpose: WWDAS believes that a world wilhout domestic abuse and sexual violence is one to aspire to. We believe that all women, children and men who are victims of abuse and violence should receive person-led and trauma-infom1ed services. We support and advocate for women and men and thelr ¢hildren who are abused by someone wlth whom they have a close and intimate relationship. This includes same sex relatioJ]ships. We also support survivors who aTe abused by other famlly members (including sons and dauerS). WWDAS is underpinned by fundamentsl femintst values which for us means being anti-racist and inclusive in all that we do. We recognise that while domestic abuse can be experienced by a range of people, it is gendered and is most frequently perpetrated against women by male perpetrators. WWDAS is a woman led organisation and recognises the importance of being led by women for women. Ambition We will continually evolve all that we do by listsnin& leaming* evaluating and adapting the strategi¢ aims of the services to: o Ensure the safety of service users. o Provide a range of high quality. needs-led, strength-based and trauma-informed acc£5sible services for those who are affected by domestic abuse. focusing on th¢ circurnstances of each individual and famity member. o Focus on early tnteTveT]tion and prevention of domestic violence and abuse at all ages altd within all groups of society. o Enable each individual or farnily to live confidently and independently. o Break the cycle of violence or the escalation of violence by providing early intervention advice Se]ceS and education progTamme5 wilh young people and on healthy relationships with older people. o Provide other prOfelonaIS with the knowledge and skills needed to tdentify and deliver the appropriate infonnation to individua15 need ceSS to services. The key role of our rharity is to support Wome men and children to flee abuse and violence. recover from their experiences and to flourish in a life in whtch they no longer experience abuse andlor violence. This ideology will be reflected in our charity name, mission, vision and values. Page 2 Ashmole & Co.
West WaRes Domestic Abuse SenTiee Ltd Report of the Trust¢es for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 Many of our services support all genders. Achieving our aims and objeetfves: West Wales Domestic Abuse Service achieves its aims and objeclives by delivering a range of trauma-infornied support services. through whtch individuals and familles are enabled to make infornied decisions about the services they wish to a¢¢ess based on their individual needs. The strategic aims of the organisation, as described in our Stralegic plan. Ill operdtionally to the alms and a¢tivities undertaken and to the governance of the organisation to ensure that high quality services are consistently delivered. As trustees we have refrrred to the guidance provided by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit and have used this to ensure th our current activities for individuals and families and our strategi¢ ar operational plans for delivery of fjjture services meet our aims and objective& Our Delivery of S¢rviee8 We deliver specialist domeslic abuse services with and in the communities in which we live and work. An in-depth assessment is undertaken with anyone who wishes to access any of our support s¢rvi¢es in order lo ascertain which service is right for them based on their individual situation and needs, as well as exteTnal risk factors. We have a range of flexible Options, including dispersed refuge properties (selfOntained accommodation units) across Ceredigion, &s well as oulreach and community-based support services. Aeeommodatlon West Wales Domeslic Abse Service provides refuge accommodation for women and children across 2 refvges and has safe unil foT men and children within the local authority area. The organisation also offers Crisis accommodation, providing a short-tem place of safety for women and their children to consider thelr options and choices. The crisis Intervention service provides a combinatlon of ac¢ommodalion and intensive support, giving women an opportunity to consider whether they wish to retum to their home with improved safety, instigate legal proceedings or move to refuge accommodation. Community Our community servlces support all individuals (adult5. children, and young people) living in the communities in which we work who have experienced domestic abuse. Adult community-based support includes 1-2-1 support, group programmes, peer support sessions, volunteer opportunities and access to prevention and education progrdmmes. Support workers work with agencies who refer individuals into the service, such as police and other statutory and non-statutory organisations and support those individuals who self-refer. Peer Support Groups To further support women who have been supported on a one-to-one basi4 this year we have developed a peer support group which meets on¢e a week. The aim of the group is to promote recovery and self- resilience. As well as developing mIndlnesS a¢tivilie4 the group has been working via a creative writing process with a local playwrighL which will result in a play at Aberystwyih Arts Centre in 2024. Chlldren and Young Peoplt's Serviee Our specialist Children and Young People's tearn delivers a range of age-appropriate interventions and preventatlve programmes which are designed to: increase resilience, improve safety, develop coping strategies, support children and young people to express their feelings in a healthy way. help them to understand that abuse is not their fault and learn how to communicate more effectively with iheir non-abusive parenllcarer. As well as continuing to run the Ar Trac ProjecL 2023 saw the start of the ChildTen Affected by DOMeIC Abuse {CADA) project run in partnership with Welsh Women's Aid, This is funding via the Home OffAc¢ that integrates the Change That Lasts model of work when working with children and aims to lesl a range of trauma-informed interventions and create a clear evAden¢e base of what WOFks. Page 3 Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domesti¢ Abuse Service Ltd Report of the Trustees for the Year EDded 31 March 2024 Safer Streets 4 West Wales Domestic Abuse ServA¢e leads the Dyfed Powys Safer Streets Partnership Project, working with th¢ Office of the Crime and Police Commissioner, CARMDAS, MFCC and Threshold DAS. Funded by the Home Office, this project provides a successful bystander training programme for men and women to prevent, reduce and tackle neighbourhood crime, anli-social behaviour (ASB) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) . The partnership has ¢ompleied 28 bystander intervention training courses, engaged with 1069 people through training and engagement events and community outreach. In total 51 engagement days have been compleled across the whole of Dyfed Powys Lower Super Outpul Areas Dxl l Godi IDVA Service In 2023, we continued partnering with Calan DVS, CARMDAS, Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Cenlre and Threshold DAS to deliver the Mid and West Wales Dal I Godi IDV A Service. WWDAS is responsible for the operational delivery of the IDVA servi¢e across Ceredigion and in Pembrokeshire with CARMDAS. The service works with high-risk victims of domestic abuse to support them with everything they need to become safe and rebuild their life and represents their voice at a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference IMARAC). as well as supporting victims to navigate the ¢rirninal justA¢e process and working with the differenl statutory agencies to provide wraparound support. IDVA'S work with people who are at high risk of harn) from intimate partners. ex partners or family members, developing safety plans and coordinating services. Co-localed within WWDAS, this service ensures consistent support, allowing professionals to step cases up to the IDVAS when a high risk of harm is identified. When progre&s and risk is reduced and there is no longer a role for the IDVA service, cases can a150 be stepped down to the key worker within WWDAS Inspiring Families This programme is an innovative, structhred 10-week assessrnenl prOamme that can help strengthen and stabilize families in which domestic abuse is a well-known Component, but where the famity chooses to stay together. In addition to the adults being assessed, the programme also captures the voice ofthe child through Listen and Hear Me. Volunteers West Wales Domestic Abuse Service continues to provide opportunities for professional development, offering placement opportunities to those who are studytng social work and other volunters who are interested in mentoring young people. In year we had two volunteer mentors working with young people. Page 4 Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domutie Abuse Servlce Ltd Report of th¢ Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT AehievemeDt and perfornianee Charitable 2¢tlvities Durillg the 2023-24 finAndal year WWDAS o Supported 21 women and l O children and young people through our refuge accommodation. o Supported l Tnan in our safe house for men for 7 months. o Supported 304 women through our colllmunity services. o Supported 24 rneT] through our community services. o Supported 14 LGBTQ survivors of domestic abuse. o Supported 9 wovnen patients through delAvery of the Bronglais Dornestic Abuse Advocate (from September 2023}. o Supported 15 women. 3 men and I non-biT]ary person through our drop-in services. o Supported 462 children and young people through one-to-one support via our CYP seryices and programmes. o Worked with l 198 young people who attended the STAR training acn>ss Ceredigion. o Worked in 6 schools and colleges a¢r05s our delivery areas. o Supported 208 high-risk vt¢tims through our IDVA provision in Ceredigion and 243 people in Pembrokeshire. o Provided specialist tralning to over 400 profrssionals across Ceredigion and PembrokeshiTe. o Trained 653 medi¢al professionajs through the delivery of our project in Bronglais and through GP work and in the University o Developed 2 neiv initiatives to provide a range of support to viGtims of domestic abuse. Accessible Servlees Our services are accessible 24n via the Live Fear Free helpline and our on-call slaff. Throughout the week, services can be accessed via telephone, website, email, and social media or by accessing our teams in their office locations. We worked with over 401 calls from professionals during the year and 218 calls from service users. this does not in¢lude alls that were Telated to accessing refuge accommodation. Quality Standards Welsh Women's Aid, National Quality Service Standards- these standards fom) a set of accredited criteria against which dedicated specialist services addressing domeslic abuse can evidence their quality and impact. Carn18$: WWDAS has been involved in campaigns o Older People and Safeguarding o Welsh Government Hate Hurts Wales Campaign - focus on hate crime https:l/gov.waleslhatehurtswales o Safe to Say Wales campai¥n to stop sexual har&8sment - https:l/safetosay.wale o Violence Prevention in Wales https:l/waleswithoutviolen¢e.com o Adverse experiences and the link with domestie abuse hitpsJ/acehubwales.coml Aivareness raising: WWDAS has been involved in cavnpaigns o International Day to End Violen¢¢ Agdinst Women116 Day5 of Acttvismlwhite Ribbon day o Mertal Health Month o Black History Month o You are Not Alone (Male Victims of DA) o LGBTQ+ History Month / Pride Month o International Women'5 Day o UK Says No More to Domestic Abll5e campaign Soeial media West Wales Domestic Abuse Service continues to develop its social media platforni to further raise awareness of domestic abuse. Provide updates on new guidance and legtslation and inforniation on consultations. will continue to increase our presenc¢ during 2024 with several specific campaigns relating to violence against women. domesti¢ abuse and sexual violen¢e. Our 5-year strategy We are halfway through our 5-y¢ar strategy and this year we reviewed and celebrated the successes of the first three years as well as reviewing it in line with feedba¢k from service users and through our review Process. Page 5 Ashrno & Co.
West Wales Dom1&¢ Abuse Service Ltd Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Our 4 maln prlorltles for 2023-4: Priorlty I.. To prevent abuse and associated harni foT victims of domeslic abuse. Priority 2.. To provide high-quality, needs-led, streT]gths-based and age-appropriate programmes for children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Priority 3: 1.0 review and transform our accommodation services. Priority 4: To maintsin and strengthen ihe work of WWDAS through paTtnership and sustainable funding. Priorities progress: Priority I: We have continued to develop our service4 making them more inclusive, acce&8ible and diverse. In this financial year. we have implemented a new partnership which h&$ led to us having a domestic abuse advocate in a hospital in Ceredigion (in conjunction with Hywel Dda). We have further rolled out our male victim's services, including the delivery of IDVA provision, increased prevention and intervention programmes such as Own My Life for female victims. developed our Work Older People and our OWLS group work programme. Over the coming financial year we will continue to develop these services and actively source longer-tern) funding. Priority 2: We have developed our STAR programme so that we ¢an work in schools to support the development of the RSE ¢urri¢ula with school staff. We have grown our CYP program to include the work of Ar Trac and seGuTed Home Office funding through a partnership with Welsh Women's Aid to support the Children Aff¢¢ted by Domestic Abuse Project. We have also developed a sensory room to support the trauma work of the *am.This year provision has been made to invest in the development of a Children and Young Person's Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all children's services/pTogrammes. Over the coming year, the CYP Manager will work closely with the Chief Executive and Operations Manager to further develop and diversify the services made available to CYP. Prlority 3: We have reviewed our accommodation services and, as a result, have secured support from Ceredigion Council. Capital funding from Welsh Government and 5UPPOrt from the VAWDASV Regional Parthership to obtain a new unit for older and disabled people and to develop garden r()oms in the refijges to provide additional facilities. the new facilities provide a discrete confidential area when dealing with clients, play areas and an ensuite bathroom to reduce the use of shared faeililies and provide additional capacity for families, Older Aduli victims and Transgender individuals. Priority 4: WWDAS continues to strengthen the organisation through Securing additional ndIng for new projects by working in partnership with other specialist domestic abuse organisation5. The business model also generates unTestricted income to provide resilience and flexibility for the organisation. West Wales Domestic Abuse Service has developed business support and probates to support the securiT]g of T]ew premises in the south of Ccredi8ion in 2024. Partnership Working Domestic abuse is a cornplex issue and working collaboratively with other agencies and partners enables us to ensure we are providing the best possible services for our seTvice users whilst ensuring we are identifying gaps in services and supporting each other lo plug those gaps. Partnershlp working remains a key priority for the organisatiOT] and over the past year we have further developed partnerships to bid for specialist funding including.. the Safer Streets partnership that we lead with 3 other specialist domestic abuse charities, the Dyfed Powys IDVA Service (made up of 5 specialist domestic abuse charities) and the CADA and Ar Tra¢ children and young people's projccts. Finaneial review inancial position The trustees continue in their efforts to ensure the security of our current as8¢ts and to use appropriate deposlt accoul to maximise interest earned. The prin¢tpal source of funding is the Housing Support Grant {HSG) which funds the delivery of services supporting women in refuge, men in our safe houses and men and women in the community through Floating Support. Rental income received pays to maintain and rerbISh the a¢¢ommodation. Donations Donations received total £10,738 from individual donations small local organisations and cvents. Page 6 AShnK> & Co.
Wt Wales Domestic Abuse Servlce Ltd Report of tbe Trustees for the Year Euded 31 Mareh 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT FiD4neial review Jnvestrnent poliey aDd objeetives The Board of Trustees have the power to invest in such assets, as they see fit. any monies not immediately required for the furtherance of its objects. Reserves policy WWDAS Iruslees have reviewed the reserves policy to ensure that ¢urrenl necds are mei for all ¢ontra¢tual obligations and that cash flow is provided to minimise risk to the organisation and a contingency is allowed to ensure that services to vulnerable individuals and children are noi affected by flucthations in funding. The TnteeS have set the l¢v¢l of reserves required as 6 months running costs plus redundan¢y costs. pllls funds to Complete 8ny administration required in case of closure of the organisation. Unrestricted reserves at the year-end total £1,339,444 of which £520,000 covers six months of running costs. administration and redundancy costs in line with the reserve5 policy" £278,000 was ringfenc¢d by TTUSte¢s for the purchase of a new office space in Cardigan (purchase wmpleted in autumn 2024); £30,000 is set aside for the maintenance of buildings in AberystIth and Cardi8an' £129,000 is designated for client-focused activilies that are currentIy being delivered. Expenditure/Funding The main areas of expenditure for the organisation are for staff salaries and direct project costs. for expenses associated with buildings and maintenance of the crisis accommodation and management and governance costs. West Wales Domestic Abuse Service has maintatned and expanded our services, with many of the contracts being renewed on an annual basis. During 2023-24. levels of funding have remained ststi¢, which does not take into account the effects of Inflatio rising costs and the increased demand for our services. Two of the main risks identified relate to funding= the ¢urrent dependency on Publi¢ Sector funds and the sustainability of service delivery in the Current funding climate as local authorities commission through iendering for procurement of services. To miligate these risks, in late 2024 we will develop a new 5-year strategic pla which will include a focus on diversifying funding streams and embedding our fundraising strategy. Going eojeern No malters have arisen regarding the going concern status of the charity and the financial statements have been pr¢parp with a view that activities will continue for the next twelve months. Financi81 And risk rnanagement objectives policies The Tnlee Board, in liaison with staff, stakeholders and service users, continues to conduct a regular review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed on a strategic and operational level. Thi5 review covers the areas of: governance and management, operdtional, financial, extemal environment and compliance with law and regulations. This annual review of risks, and implementation and monitoring of the revised Strategic Action Plan. forn a key part in the governance annual work plan. Financial risks Financial risks are addressed by reporting on a quarterly basis and the undertaking of an annual review of the finance poli¢y and predUreS, the reseryes poli and th¢ continuing implem¢ntalAon of internal controls. All major commitments and investments are subjecl to fornlal authorisation by the Trustee Board. Reporting forn)ats to Trustees include the identification of risk against all projects and ouiline the steps tsken to address and rnitigate this risk. Page 7 Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domestle Abuse Servlce Ltd Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT Future plans Re¢ommissioning WWDAS will continue ils preparation for ihe recommissioning of services during this financial period while delivering high quality, needs-led. strength based trauma Inform services. Children and Young People's servlce West Wales Domestic Abuse Servi¢e will, in partnership with 4 other specialist agencies, deliver a programme for children aThJ young people who are exhibiting difficulties with their family and peer relationship4 having experienced domestic abuse. Trafining services for llldlvldy91s and professionAIs West Wales Domestic Abuse SeTvice will continue to dev¢lop and deliver its training services for individuals and professionals and work closely with partner organisations to further address gaps in the specialist sector. Staff wellbeing West Wales Domestic Abuse Service will continue tr> invest in its staff and increase the support and training opwTrrtunities made available to staff members across the organisation. This year saw the introduction and establishment of a monthly reflective supervtsion programme for all stsff. New strgtegle plan In late 2024, West Wales Domestic Abuse Service will undertake consultstion 1th stakeholders to review and develop a new 5-year strategic plan whi¢h will include a focus on diversifying funding streams and embedding our fundraising strategy. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Coverning document West Wales Domestic Abuse Seryice 15 a charity and a company limited by guarantee. WWDAS was registered as a charity on 8th Septeinber 2009 and on 20th January 2014 the charity re¢¢ived funds from Cardigan Women's Aid Limited Company no 1012096 on its closure. The organisation had a change of name from AberystNwyth Women's Aid to West Wales Women's Aid on the 6th Septernber 2012 and then Changed its name to West Wales Domestic Abuse Service by special resolthion on 4th February 2014. WWDAS was In¢oTporated as a company under the name of Aberystwyth Women's Aid on the 6th June 2009 and then through special resolution agreed and passed by members the name of the ¢ompany changed to West Wales Women's Aid. A fvrther change of name to West Wales Domestic Abuse Service Itd Wds registered at Companies House on 15th October 2015. The company was established under a Memorandum and Articles of Association which sets out the objects and powers of this charitable company and is 80vemed under its Articles of Association as agreed on 6th June 2009. Page 8 Ashmole 8 Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse Servlee Ltd Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 M#rch 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of new trust¢es The directors of the company are also charity trtees. they are known as Trustees in the Arti¢les of Association. The charity will have no less than four 3nd no more than 12 trustees at any time. As set out in the memoralurn and Articles of Association, at each Annual General Meetin¥ all members of the Execulivc Board Tetire from office but are eligible for re-election. Trnstees have the power lo co-opt up to three additional members. The trust¢¢s of the organisation are its only members. New members of the Board are sought by advertising and personal contact with a view to ensuring ihat a bToad range of appropriate and Specialist skills and experiences are Tepre5ented. During this year one trustee has joined the Trustee Board meaning there are currently six tTUStees. WWDAS'S tThstees bring a diverse range of skills and experiences including leadership. governance, financial, legal and human resource managemenL blnesS development, change managemenL ndraIsing and income generation, learning and development, governance, policy, Creativity and experts by experien¢¢. The Charity's trustees bring with them experience of the private, public and voluntary sector and we are confident that the skills and experience of our Trustee Board provide effective strategic leadership, dire¢tion and goveTftance of West Wales Domestic Abuse Service. We believe that an effective Trustee Board results in increased confidence in the organisation from siakeholders and benefiGTaries. Key feabjres of the governance work plan are Trustee development, both individually as trustees and ¢ollectivety, the monitoring of the Trustee development plan, policy review and developmenL maintaining the register of confli¢ts of interest and register of members and ensuring compliance with charity and company law requirements The diversity of skills and knowledge brought to the organisation by ihe tnlstees ¢ontinues to strengthen infomied discussion and decision making, enabling us to cany out our strategic plans and meet the aims of the organisation. The tTUStees are sponSible for ensuring our sustainability and are accountable to our service users. fijnders and other stakeholders. As a Board we are confident that we can continue to profvide quality services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and abuse, enabling them to make infornied decisions and make positive lasting differences in their lives. As a Trustee Board we undertake an annual skills audit lo review OUT skills, strengths. and gaps ID our knowledge and identify training needs in order to increase our governance capacity. These skills audits are carried out with reference to the Charity Commission and other relevant governance docLllneT]ts and using the national occupalional standards for tTUStees and Execulive Board members. The Trusttts. together with the CEO, are resrK)nsible for setting pay and remuneration for staff. Salaries for key management personnel are bencl]maTked to ensure that they remain competitive and relevant to the posts. OrganisAtiong1 structure The Tntee BoaTd has overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the organisation, policy setting and for overall employment and financial management. This year th¢ TTUStee Board has continued to meet on a quarterly basis to review policies, processes and procedures. The responsibility for the day-lo-day leadership and management of the organisation is delegated io ihe Chief Executive who works closely wilh the Trustee Board and Senior Management Team to idenlify and implement strafrgic development and operational obje¢¢ives. The delegation of responsibilities and segr¢gation of duties are tncluded within our Trusfre Role and Responsibiliti¢5 policy and fmance policy. Page 9 Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse S¢rvle¢ Ltd Report of the Trustees for the Ye¥r Ended 31 March 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Inductfion 2nd training of ttew trustees Upon receiving an expression of interest for Irustee vacancie4 the Individual is provided WTth an infomation pack about th¢ charity, tncluding inforn]ation relating to the Tole and respoT]sibilities of a trnstee. the work of the Trustee Board and the work of West Wales Domestic Abuse Service. Th¢re is a fornial application and selection process as detailed in 0r trustee recruitment policy. The recruitment of new trustees and subsequent induction and developmenl is coordinated by the Chair and the Chief Executive Officer. Following interviews and recommendation to ihe Tstee Board, new trustees are provlded with a further infornlation pack in readiness for an induction session. This second stage information pack include5 key documents relating to governance, best practice, trustee roles and responssbilities as well a5 relevant organi5ational information e.g. structure. strategic plans, financial inforntion. TNstees are expected to work in accoTd2nce with West Wale5 Domestic Abuse Service's Code of Governance. All trustees complete a conflict-of-interest declaralion. A register of conflicts is maintained by the Chair and declarations of nfli¢ts of interest are requested at each Trustee Board meeting. Any ¢onfli¢ts of interest are managed in accordance with the organisational ¢onflicts of interest poli¢y. The induction process is only one part of the ongoing development of trustees. Trustees are actively encouraged to attend training and orwdni5ation events throughout ihe yeaT. The Chair, with the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the development of trustees individually and collectively and for the implementation and monitoring of the Trustee Board development plan which is reported quarterly. Where a need is identified, external training is provided to address gaps in knowledge, R¢lat¢d parties WWDAS is a member of Six umbrella organisations including. Welsh Wornen's Aid - as the national umbrella organisatioffj Welsh Women's Aid works to infiuence government policy; to support member groups, to disseminate and promote best praeti¢e and promote the implementation of seryi¢e delivery standards. This membership provides West Wales Domestic Abuse Service with a voice on a national leveL an opporthnty to learn and share experiences and achievements and nltita1n a national pIcre of domestic abuse in Wales. Cymorth Cyrmu - the representative body for providers of homelessnes& housing and support services in Wales. WWDAS takes part in various policy meetings to support the development and impl¢mentation of policy, legislation and practice that affects our service users. This membership Provides helpful support regarding housing legislation and training for staff. The WWDAS CEO is an active member of ihe Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations. Tbroughout the 2023-2024 period, WWDAS continued to wotl( in collaboration with key stakeholdeTS across each of ils delivcry arcas to enable u5 to Provide added value to our current services and offer holistic supporL WWDAS CEO and Sentor Management team are active member5 of forums such a5 Housing Support GraTrt Teams in Ceredigion and VAWDASV Regional Leadership Groups. with the CEO being the Vice Chair of the Dyf¢d Powys VAWDASV Reginal Partnership which input into the local and national VA WDASV strategies aligned to Welsh Government priorities. The senior management team also aTe active members of the Children & Young People Service Provider Forum. the Integrated Offender Management (IOM) Meetings and MARAC High Risk Steering Groups REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 06926414 (England and Wales) Registered Cbarlty number 1131539 Page 10 A$hmole & Co.
West Wales Domestle Abuse Service Ltd Report ofthe Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Registered office 42 Portland Road ABERYSTwYfH Ceredigion SY23 2NL Trustee$ Prof A H Clarke MSH E Gethin Prof K Williams Prof J R Williams Miss E M B Morgan C Bailey Company Seeretary Ms H E Gethin Auditors Ashmole & Co Manchester House Grosvenor Hill Cardigan Ceredigion SA43 IHY Bankers HSBC Bank plc I l High Street Cardigan Ceredigion SA43 IJN STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITJES The trustees {Mtho are also the directors of West Wales Domestic Abuse Service Ltd for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in ac¢ordan¢e with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepled Accounting Practt¢e). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a tru¢ and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incorning resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the InteeS are required io select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. prepare the finan¢&al statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to preswne that the charitable company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper a¢¢ounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the f]nancial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are alw responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware: there is no relevant audil infonnation of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware. and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit inforniation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that inforn]ation. Pagell Ashmolè & Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse Service Ltd Report of the Trustees for Ihe Year EDded 31 March 2024 AUDITORS The auditOT4 Ashmole & Co, will be proposed for -appOIntment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Report of the trus directors, on .... incorporating a strategic report. approved by order of the board of trustee5, as the company l.Lk..................... and signed on the board's behalf by: Ms H E G¢thin - rnstee Page 12 Ashmole & Co.
Report ofthe Independent Auditors lo the Trustees of West Wales Domestie Abuse Servi¢e Lld Opinion We have audited the financial statements of West Wales Domestic Abse Service Ltd (the '¢haritable company,) for the year ended 31 March 2024 whi¢h comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the r]nancial slatement4 including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and Unitsd Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepled Accounting Practice). In our opinion the fllW]cial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the charitsble Company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its in¢oming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended. have been properly Prepared in a¢cordan¢e with Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice" and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements ofthe Companies Act 2006, Basis for opinlon We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernational Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standar(ts aTe further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Gharitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financia] statsments in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities An accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained AS sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conelusions relating to going conce In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial ststements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not Adenlified any material uncertainties relating io events or conditions that, individually or collectivety, may cast significant doubt on th¢ Charitable company5 ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are alrthorised for issue. Our respollsibilities and the responsibilitie5 of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant se¢tions of this report. Other finformatlon The trSte¢S aff responsible for the other inforniation. The other inforniation comprises the inforniation included in the Annual Repoffj other than the financial statemenls and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomation and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our reporL we do not express any forni of a&8urance conclusion thereon. In comiection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other inforniation 1$ materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or othenvise appears to be malerially misslated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent maierial misstatements, we are required io delennine whether this gives rise to a material misstatemenl in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other inforniation, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Matten on whieh we Are required to report by exception We have nothing to report iT] respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. the inforn]aiion given in the Report of the Trustees is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial staternents. or the charitable company has not kept adequate accounting records. or Ihe financial statements are not in agreement wth the accounting records and returns. or we have not received all the information and explanations we requlre for our audil. Page 13 Ashrnole & Co.
Report of tbe Independent Auditors lo the Trustee5 of Wost Wales Domesilc Abuse Serviee Ltd Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in th¢ Statement of Trnstees, Responslbilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes 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 intemal Control as the tSte¢S deternline is necessary to enable the preparalion of financial stalements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud ()r error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for a&8essing the charitsble cornpaTry'S ability to continue as a going concern. disclosing, as app1]ble. Tnatters related to going concem and using the going conceTn basis of accounting unless the trustees either inlend to liquidat¢ the charitable company or to cease operation& or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Our responsibilitie5 for the audit of the financigl statements We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in acGoTdanc¢ with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial slatements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue a Rep)rt of the Lndependent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assura¢, but is no¢ a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance Mqth ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatemenl when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud OT eTror and are Considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, Ihey could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The &Ntent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregullties, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and Trgulations. we ¢onsidered the following: - nature of the charity and the sector in which it operales. the legal and regulatory framework in which the charity operates, and in particular those laws and regulations that direcdy affect the financial statements or have a fimdamental efftct on operations eg Charities Act 2011, health and safety legislation. - results of enquiries of management and ihose charged wilh governance any matters identified relating to the charity's policies and procedu for identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and Tegulations, and whether there were any known instances of non compliance. - detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and wheiher there is any knowledge of actual, suspected or alleged frdud. - the internal contro15 established to mitigate risks of fraud or non compliance with laws and regulations. As a result of perforniing the above, we did not idevrtify any key audit tnatters related to potential risk of fraud or non compliance with laws and regulations. In addition to the above. our procedures included- reviewing the financial statrment disclosures and testing 10 5UPPOrting documentation to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations - enquiries of management and those charged with governan¢¢ Concerning actual and potential litigation and claims - perfonning analytical procedures to identify any unusual OT unexpected relationships that may indicate Tisks of material misstatement due to fraud - review of minutes of committee meetings - written representstions A further description of our iesponsibilities for the audit of the fInancial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditOTsresponsibilities. This description fomis part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. Page 14 Ashmolè & Co.
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees of West Wales Domestic Abuse Servlce Ltd Use of our report This report is made solely to the charilable company's tntees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that w¢ might state to the charitable ¢ompany's trustees those matters we are required to slate to them in an auditors, report and for no other puryose. To the fullest extent perniitted by law. we do not a¢cept or assume T¢sponsibility to anyone other than the charitsble company and the ¢harAlable company's trustees as a body, for our audit wor[ for this report, or for the opinions we have fonned. Ashmole & Co Eligible to ad as an auditor in tenns of Section 1212 of the Companie5 Act 2006 Mall¢hester House Grosvenor Hill Cardigan Ceredigion SA43 IHY Date: 17. 12. 20>* Page 15 Ashmolè & Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse Servl¢e Ltd StatemeDI of Finane191 Activities for the Year EDded 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds Unrestricted runds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donalions and legacies 10.738 10.738 11,022 Cbaritable 2Ctfivltle$ Refuge & support services Children and young people support service 740,978 320,541 184,221 1,061,519 184,221 846,668 182.594 Other trading activities Investment income 2.349 6,328 2,349 6,328 3.641 830 Total 760,393 504,762 1,265,155 1,044,755 EXPENDITURE ON Charltable activities Rege & support services Children and young people support seTvice 478,099 333,971 132,373 812,070 132,373 500,668 160,939 Total 478,099 466,344 944,443 661,607 NET INCOME 282,294 38,418 320,712 383,148 RECONCJLIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonvard 1,057,150 452,190 1,509,340 1,126,192 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1.339.444 490,608 1,830,052 1,509,340 The noles forni part of these financial statements Page 16 Ashmole & Co.
Wesl Wales Domeslie Abuse Service Ltd Balance Sheet 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Totsl funds 31.3.23 Totsl funds Unrestricted funds Restri¢t¢d funds Not FIXED ASSETS Tangible &8sets 12 9.448 244,922 254.370 266.795 CURRENT A&SETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 272,892 1,130,804 73,143 172.543 346.035 1,303,347 196,277 1.086,431 1,403,696 245,686 1,649,382 1,282.708 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 14 (73.700) (73,700) (40.163) NET CURRENT ASSETS 1,329,996 245,686 1,575,682 1,242.545 TOTAI. ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,339,444 490.608 1,830,052 1,509,340 NET ASSETS 1,339,444 490,608 1,830,052 1,509,340 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 15 1.339.444 490,608 ,057.150 452,190 TOTAL FUNDS 1,830,052 1,509,340 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not deposited notic< pursuant to Seciion 476 of the Companies Act 2006 requiring an audit of these financial statements. The tnleeS acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of th¢ slate of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of eaeh financial year and of its surplus or defA¢it f4)r each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othenvise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to f]nancial statements, so far as applicable to the Charitable company. (b) These financial statements have been audited under the requirements of Section 145 of the Charities Ath 2011. The fi lements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue and were SI)ed on its behalf by: on Clarke - Trusl¢e The notes form part of these financial statements Page 17 continued... Ashmole & Co.
Wesl Wales Domestic Abuse Service Lld Balance Sheet- eontinued 31 Mar¢h 2024 MsHEGel in - Trust¢¢ The notes forn] part of these financial statements Page 18 Ashmol8 & Co.
West Wales Dornestic Abuse Servlee Ltd Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 Notes Cash from operating a¢tfvttles Cash generdted from operations 217,783 422.276 Net cash provided by operating activities 217.783 422,276 Casb flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interest received (7,195) 6,328 (18,206) 830 Nel cash used in investing activvties (867) {17,376) Change in cash and eash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash tquEvglents at the beginlliug of the reporting period 216.916 404.900 1,086.431 681,531 Cash *nd cash equivalents al the eDd or the reporting period 1,303,347 1,086,431 The notes forni part of these financial statements Page 19 Ashmole & Go.
West W21e$ Domestic Abuse Seryice Lld Notes to the C*$h Flow Stalement for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO IYET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 F4et income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Interest received (Increase}/decrease in debtors Incr¢asel(decrease) in creditors 320,712 383.148 19.620 (6,328) {149,758) 33,537 17,966 (830) 57,806 (35,814) Net eash provlded by operations 217,783 422276 ANALYSIS OF CHANGLS IN IYET FUIYDS At 1.4.23 Cash flow At 31.3.24 Net cash Cash at bank and in hand 1,086,431 216,916 1,303,347 1,086,431 216,916 1,303,347 Total 1,086,431 216,916 1,303,347 The notes fonn part of these financial statements Page 20 Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domesti¢ Abuse Servlee Ltd Notes to the Finoneial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES B4sis of preparing the finaneiAI statements The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charilies SORP (FRS 102} 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Staternent of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of ITeland (FRS 102) {effeclive l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Compantes Act 2006. The flnancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Ineome All income is re¢ognised in the Stattment of Financial Activities once the ¢harity has entitlement to the funds. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount Gan be mea8ured Teliably. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure &8 soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that exp¢nditure, it is probable thai a transfer of economic benefits will be Tequired in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measuTed reliably. Expenditure is accounted for OT) an accruals basis and h&9 been classified under headings thal aggregate all cost relaled to the Category. Where costs cannot be dire¢tly attributed to particular headings Ihey have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resourGes. Tangible flxed assets Depre¢iation is Provided at the following amiual rates in Order to write off each asset over its estirnated useful life. Plant and machinery 250/0 on cost Taxation The charity is exempt from corpoTalion tax on its ¢haritable activities. Fund accounting Unreslricted fund5 can be used in accordance with the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within ihe objects of the charty. Restrictions arise when sp¢cified by the donor or when funds are rais¢d for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nalure and PUTpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Hlre purchase and leasing eojnmitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the l¢a5e. Penslon ¢osts and other post-retirejnent benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension schem¢. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statemenl of Financial Artivities in the period to whi¢h they Telate. Page 21 continued... Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse Serviee Ltd Notes to tht Flnanclal Statements - ¢ontlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 Donations 10,738 11,022 OTHER T114DING ACTivfTIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 Shop income 2.349 3,641 IIYVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.24 31.323 Deposit account interest 6,328 830 INCOME FROM CHAIUTABLE ACTIVITIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 Activity Housing benefit Refvge & support services Refuge service charges Refvge & support services Rental income Refvge & support services Other income Refuge & support services Lloyds Bank Foundation Refvge & support services Housing Support Granl Refuge & support services Ask and Act Refvge & support services VAWDASV Regional Grant Refuge & support services OPCC Ministy of Justice Rege & support services Inspiring Families Rege & support services Nationwide Finance Refvge & support services Safer Streets Refuge & support services Safelives Circle Refuge & support services WWA - Pertod Dignity Rethge & support services WWA- Oasis Rethge & support services OPCC Capital Fund (Dal i Godi) Health Advocate Dal i Godi (IDVA) Ceredtgion So¢ial Services Flying Stsrt courses Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant Flying Start Outreach CADA 151,819 7.931 738 11.509 25,000 484,495 900 22,222 3.500 107,944 4,121 4,200 19,847 27,250 464,235 625 22.025 5,780 122,522 9,770 41,177 5,000 922 4.000 127,170 Refiige & support services Rege & 5UPPOrt services Refuge & support services Children and young peopl¢ support service Children and young people support service 7,250 32.864 193J71 30,337 5,868 30,337 5,869 Children and young people support service Children and young people support service Children young people support service Children and yOUT]g people support seryice 100,510 10.300 37206 103.733 10,300 24,405 7,950 Nationwide Sensory 1.245.740 1.029,262 Page 22 continued.. Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domestie Abuse Servlee Ltd Notes to ihe Flngnclal Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 Marcb 2024 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support costs (see note 7) Direct Costs Totals Refuge & support services Children and young people support service 613,678 198,392 812,070 127,351 5,022 132,373 741,029 203,414 944,443 SUPPORT COSTS Governance osts Management Finance Totals Refuge & support services Children and young people support service 195,266 5.022 80 3.046 198,392 5.022 200288 80 3.046 203,414 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDJTURE) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl{crediting): 31.3.24 31.3.23 Auditors, remuneration Auditors, remuneration for non audit work Deprecialion - owned assets Hire of plant and machinery 2,024 1,022 19,620 2,008 2,016 872 17,966 TRUSTEES, REMULYERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefils for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. io. STAFF COSTS 31.3.24 31.323 Wages and salaries SocTal security costs Other pension costs 519,619 40,166 29,422 382,278 31.886 21,794 589,207 435,958 Page 23 continued... Ashmok & Go.
West W*les Domestle Abuse Servlet Ltd Notes to the Finaneigl Statements - eontfinlled for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 io. STAFF COSTS- continmed The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 31.3.24 25 31.3.23 20 Support staff Senior management Athninistration staff 30 25 During the year, the remuneration package, including penslon and national insurance contributions, paid to the senior management leam amounted to £85,708 ii. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total fdS INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 11,022 11.022 ChArit%ble activitie$ Refuge & support services ildren and young people support service 634.002 212,666 182.594 846.668 182.594 Other trading activities Investment income 3,643 830 (2) 3,641 830 Total 649.497 395,258 1,044,755 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable gctlvltSes Refuge & support services Children and young people support seThice 295,634 570 205,034 160,369 500,668 160,939 Total 296,204 365.403 661,607 NET IF4COME Transfers behveen funds 353,293 34,337 29,855 (34.337) 383,148 ]Yet movement fynd$ 387,630 (4.482) 383.148 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brougbt forward 669,520 456,672 1,126,192 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,057,150 452,190 1.509,340 Page 24 Continued... Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse Serv1¢¢ Ltd Iyotes to the Flnaneial Statements - conilnued for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 12. TANCIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold property Plant and machinery Totals COST At l April 2023 Additions 306,995 106,188 7,195 413,183 7,195 At 31 March 2024 306,995 113,383 420,378 DEPRECIATIOIY At l April 2023 Charge for year 67,534 6,140 78,854 13,480 146,388 19,620 At 31 March 2024 73,674 92,334 166.008 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 233.321 21,049 254,370 At 31 March 2023 239,461 27.334 266,795 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN OIYE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 OtheT debtors Prepayments and accrued incorne 340,774 5261 192,436 3,841 346.035 196,277 14. CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wfrHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Pensions liability Accrued expenses 38.502 9,254 2,876 23,068 14,577 6,101 2,374 17.111 73,700 40,163 Page 25 conlinued.. Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domestle Abuse Servlce Ltd Notes to the Finanelal Statements - contfinued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestrieted funds General Housing Benefit Receivable Housing Support Grant Lloyds Bank Foundation Designated fund Healih Advocate 321.835 773 291,532 27,250 415,760 288.074 773 (773) 610,682 {38,093) 25,000 253.439 52.250 415.760 7,313 7,313 1.057,150 282,294 1.339,444 Restricted lld5 Ceredlgion County Council (Core fvnding) Flying Stsrt Property fvnd Welsh Government Capitsl Fund Nationwide Violence Against Women Jnspiring Families Nationwide Finance CADA Nationwide Sensory Safelives Circle Welsh Women's Aid OPCC Capital Fund 30,337 9.844 156.000 74,569 16,400 62,436 75,814 5.545 30,337 16.168 (4,000) (1,912) 60,674 26,012 152,000 72,657 16.400 59,550 74,938 5,545 5,445 7.950 (2,886) {876) 5.445 7,950 3,858 4,000 5,437 (3,858) 4,000 5,437 452,190 38,418 490,608 TOTAL FUNDS 1,509,340 320,712 1,830.052 Page 26 continued.. Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domeslie Abuse Servlee Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements - eontinued for the Year End¢d 31 March 2024 15. MOVEMENf IN FUNDS- comtinued Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movemeni in fjjnds Unrestrieted funds General Housing Support Grant Lloyds Bank Foundation Health Advocate 218,165 484,364 25.000 32.864 69,909 (522,457) 288,074 (38,093) 25.000 7.313 (25.551) 760.393 (478,099) 282,294 Restricted funds Ceredigion County Coun¢il (Core funding) Flying Start Property ffijnd Welsh Government Capital Fund Ar Trac Violence Against Women InspTring Families Safer Sireets CADA Safeliv¢s CirGle Dal i Godi (JDVA) 30,337 16.168 30,337 16,168 (4,000) (1,912) (4,000) (1,912) (100,510) (2.886) (876) (127,170) (31.759) (3.858} (193.373) 100,510 (2.886) (876) 127,170 37.204 5.445 (3.858) 193,373 504,762 (466,344) 38,418 TOTAL FUNDS 1,265,155 (944.443) 320.712 Page 27 ntinued... Ashn & Co.
West Wales DomestAe Abuse Service IAd Notes to the Financfial Statements - contfinued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Is. MOVEMEwf IN FUNDS - continued Comparatives for movement In funds Net movement in fimds Transfers between funds At 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestricted funds Genera] Housing Benefit Receivable Housing Support Grdnt Lloyds Bank Foundation Designated fund 229,877 160.075 279.568 57,621 110.698 157.724 27,250 34J37 (270,000) (145,760} 321.835 773 291.532 27,250 415,760 415.760 669,520 353.293 34,337 1.057.150 Restricted fuDds Ceredigion County Council (Core funding) Flying Slart Miscellaneous fund Property nd Welsh Government Capital Fund Ar Trac Nationwide Violence Against Women Inspiring Families Natiomvide Finance Nationwide Sensory Safelives Circle Welsh Women's Aid OPCC Capital Fund 30,337 30,337 9.844 (30,337) 30337 9,844 4,000 160.000 76,481 32,230 35,699 44,781 73.144 (4,000) (4,000) (1.912) (32,230) (19,299) 17,655 2,670 5.545 7.950 3,858 4,000 5,437 156,000 74,569 16,400 62.436 75.814 5.545 7.950 3,858 4,000 5,437 456,672 29,855 {34,337) 452.190 TOTAL FUPIDS 1,126,192 383,148 1,509,340 Page 28 continued... Ashmolè & Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse Service Ltd Notes to Ihe FiDaDeial Statements - eontinlled for the Year Ended 31 MHrch 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in fimds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in thnds Unrestricted ndS General Housing Benefit Receivable Housing Support Grant Lloyds Bank Foundation 62,623 (5,002) (440) {290,762) 57,621 110,698 157,724 27,250 448,486 27,250 649.497 (296,204) 353.293 Restricted funds Ceredigion County Council (Core funding) Flying SL Property rtd We]sh Government Capital Fund Ar Trac Nationwide Violence Against Women Inspiring Families Nationwide Finance Safer Streets CADA Nationwide Sensory Safelives Circle Welsh Women's Aid OPCC Capital Fund 30,337 16,168 30.337 (6.324) (4.000) (1.912) (135,963) (19,299) (4,370) (119,850) (4,225) (41.178) (24.405) (4.000) (1.912) (32,230) (19,299) 17,655 2,670 5,545 103,733 22,025 122,520 9,770 41,178 24.405 7,950 5,000 4,922 7,250 7,950 3,858 4,000 5,437 (1,142) (922) (1,813) 395,258 (365,403) 29,855 TOTAL FUIYDS 1,044,755 (661,607) 383,148 Page 29 continued.. Ashmole & Co.
Wt Wales Domesil¢ Abuse Service Lld Notes to the Finaneial Statements - eontinued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net rnovemenl in funds Transfers between funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.22 Unrestrleted funds G¢n¢ral Housing Benefit Receivable Housing Support Grant Lloyds Bank Foundation Designated fund H¢alth Advocate 229,877 160.075 279.568 345.695 110,698 119,631 52,250 35,110 (270,773) {145.760) 610,682 253,439 52.250 415.760 7.313 415,760 7.313 669,520 635,587 34.337 1,339,444 Re$trfict¢d funds Ceredigion County Council (Core fi]nding) Flying Stsrt Miscellaneous fund Property fund Welsh Government Capital Fund Ar Trac Natlonwide Violence Against Women Inspiring Families Nationwide Finance 30,337 60,674 26.012 {30,337} 60.674 26,012 4,000 160,000 76,481 32,230 35,699 44,781 73.144 (4,000) (8,000) (3,824) (32,230) (19.299) 14.769 1,794 5,545 5,445 7,950 4,000 5,437 152,000 72,657 16,400 59,550 74,938 5.545 5.445 7.950 4.IK)O 5,437 CADA Nationwide Sensory We]sh Women's Aid OPCC Capital Fund 456,672 68,273 (34,337) 490,608 TOTAL FUNDS 1,126,192 703,860 1,830,052 Page 30 continued.. Ashmole & Co.
West Wales Domestle Abuse Servlee Ltd Notes to the Finanelal Statements - eontlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 15. MOVEMEIYT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrieted fund5 General Housing Benefit Receivable Housing Support Grant Lloyds Bank Foundation Health Advocate 280,788 111,138 932,850 52,250 32.864 64,907 (440) (813.219) 345,695 110,698 119,631 52.250 7,313 (25,551) 1,409,890 (774,303) 635,587 Restricted fitnds Ceredigion County Council (CoTe funding) Flying Start Property fvnd Welsh Govenllnent Capital Fund Ar Tra¢ Nationwide Violence Against Women Inspiring Families Nationwide Finance Safer Streets CADA Nationwide Sensory Safelives Circle Welsh Women's Aid OPCC Capital Fund Dal i Godi {IDVA) 60.674 32,336 60.674 26.012 (8,000) (3,824) (32,230) (19,299) 14.769 1,794 5,545 (6,324) (8,000) (3,824} (236,473) (19,299) (7.256) (120,726) (4,225) (168,348) {56.164) 204,243 22.025 122,520 9,770 168,348 61,609 7,950 5.000 4,922 7,250 193,373 5,445 7,950 (5.000) (922) (1,813) (193,373) 4,000 5,437 900,020 (831,747) 68,273 TOTAL FUNDS 2,309,910 (1,606,050) 703,860 16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024. 17. HOUSING SUPPORT GRANT From I st April 2024 the Housing Support GrdfAt will be classified as a source of Restricted Funding Page 31 Ashmola & Co.
West Wales Domestic Abuse Service Ltd Detailed St2tem¢nl of FRnallelal Aetivities for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and lep¢ie5 Donations 10,738 11,022 Other trading actlvltles Shop income 2,349 3,641 IDvestm¢nt income Deposit account interest 6,328 830 Charitable activities Housing benefit Refuge service charges Rental incorne Other income Ceredigion Social Services Lloyds Bank Foundation Flying Start courses Housing Support Grant Suslalnable Social Servi¢es Third Sector Grant Ask and Act VA WDASV Regional Grant Flying Start Outr¢a¢h OPCC Ministry of Justice Inspiring Families Nationwid¢ Finance Safer Streets CADA Nationwide Sensory Safelives Circle WWA - Period Dignity WWA - Oasis OPCC Capital Fund (Dal i Godi) Health Advoca Dal i Godi (IDVA) 151,819 7,931 738 11,509 30.337 25,000 5.868 484,495 100,510 900 22,222 10,300 3,500 107,944 4.121 4.200 19.847 30,337 27250 5,869 464,235 103.733 625 21025 10.300 5,780 122,522 9,770 41.177 24,405 7,950 5,000 922 4.000 7,250 127,170 37,206 32,864 193,371 1,245.740 1.029,262 Total incoming resoure¢5 1,265,155 1.044.755 EXPENDJTURE Ch8rit4ble Vdetlvitles Wages Social security Pensions Leasing costs Raies and water Carried forward 395,284 28.970 21,962 2,008 7,183 455,407 272,094 21,242 15,419 2,242 310,997 This page does not forni part of the statutory financial statements Page 32 Ashmote & Co.
West Wales Domestie Abuse Serviee Ltd Detailed Statement of Flnanelal Aetivities for the Yeydr Ended 31 Mareh 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 Charitable activities Brought forward Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery SundTies Repair5 and renewals Cleaning Travelling costs Trdining Rent Aclivities cost Grants to other organisaltons Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 455,407 7.812 16,043 15,788 5,500 2.595 23.927 2.427 21,594 12.807 79,652 4,776 73,081 19.620 310,997 7,635 6,661 15,787 4,173 2.296 15,060 1.703 15,714 10,402 67,762 4,313 12.506 17.966 741,029 492,975 Support costs Management Wages Social security Pensions Rates and wafrr Light and heat Sundries HR support costs Comput¢T Costs Repairs and renewals Rent Subscriptions Professional fees 124,335 11,196 7.460 240 4.605 557 5,663 22.708 217 6.900 5252 ,155 110,184 10,644 6.375 174 3JlO 1,197 3.919 10.156 568 6.900 4.935 7.289 200,288 165,651 Finance Bank charges 80 93 Governance costs AuditOTS' remuneration Auditors, remunerntion for non audit work 2,024 1,022 2,016 872 3,046 2,888 Total resources expended 944,443 661,607 Net income 320,712 383,148 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 33 Ashmole & Co.