Company Registration Number.. 7171654
Registered charity number.. 1136419
WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024

WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Contents
Pages
Legal and administrative information
Report of the Board of Trustees
2-10
Auditor's report
Statement of Financial Activities
14-15
Balance Sheet
16
Statement of Cash Flows
17
Notes to the Financial Statements
18-29

WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Board of Directors and Trustees
A Lockley {Chair)
M Roberts
J Purnell
Lynn Lewis (appointed 0410912023)
Laura York (appointed 0410912023)
Helen Tovey (appointed 0410912023
C Prestwich (resigned 24111123)
E Hart (resigned 2710912023)
Z Chauhan (resigned 0410912023)
R Bose (resigned 1210612023)
Company Secretary
S McGoff
Chief Executive
S McGoff
Company Registration Number
7171654
Charity Registration Number
1136419
Principal AddresslRegistered Office
Eagle House
28 Billing Road
Northampton
NN15AJ
Auditor
Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited
Eagle House
28 Billing Road
Northampton
NN15AJ
B8nkers
National Westminster
Granby Street Branch
1 Granby Street
Leicester
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25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Board of Trustees of Women's Aid Leicestershire Limited (WALL) are pleased to present their report for the
year ended 31 March 2024.
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) who served
during the year and since year end were..
M Roberts
J Purnell
A Lockley
Lynn Lewis (appointed 0410912023)
Laura York (appointed 0410912023)
Helen Tovey (appointed 0410912023)
C Prestwich (resigned 24111123)
E Hart (resigned 2710912023)
Z Chauhan (resigned 0410912023)
R Bose (resigned 1210612023)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Board of WALL are now in the position to report to their beneficiaries and funders for the year to 31 March
2024 which reflects the activities and performance of WALL during the year. The financial statements and related
noies are set out on pages 14-29.
WALL'S activities are governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association overseen by the Board of Directors
who:
Provide vision and leadership 10 the organisation.
Ensure that WALL is an accountable organisation and that it fulfils its legal obligations.
Ensure that WALL manages its staff, finances and other resources in a responsible manner.
In consultation with staff and stakeholders, the Board of Directors have identified 5 strategic aims as follows..
To develop our services appropriately to meet both opportunity and the changing needs of survivors of
domestic, sexual and relational abuse.
To a(fjvance strategic and productive partnerships and relationships and promote cohesive inter agency
responses to domestic, sexual and relational abuse.
To build financial and staff capacity to maximise positive outcomes and impact.
To increase our influence, role and reputation across the region.
To raise awareness of domestic, sexual and relational abuse and the impact this has on individuals,
children and sociely
The day to day running of the organisation is delegated to the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive provides
reports to the Board of Directors at their bimonthly meetings and provides additional updates when requested.
Membership of WALL is open lo any individual who is interested in promoting the objects who..
Applies to WALL in the form directed by the Board of Directors.
Is approved by the Board of Directors
Signs the Register of Members or consents in writing to become a member.

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From time to time WALL will advertise for new members who wish to be considered for membership of the Board.
This is to ensure that the Board of Directors contains the necessary skills to lead WALL. Informal discussions, a
formal interview and a facilitated attendance at a Board meeting, take place prior to approval.
Great importance is placed on the Board of Directors having a good understanding of the workings of the
organisation. A comprehensive Induction Pack is available to all newcomers and the Board of Directors hold an
annual away day where they complete a Board self-assessment, skills register and review the strategic aims and
set targets for the forthcoming year. In addition ad hoc Training sessions are held on various topics.
Governance processes continue to be robust and fit for purpose.
The key management personnel's salary is based on NJC 2021-22.
Risk mana
ement
The Board of Directors are aware Ihal the management of risk is one of their most important responsibilities.
The Board has conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and these are held in a
comprehensive Risk Register which is updated at least annually by the Board.
Systems and procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces and the day to day
responsibility for ensuring that these are followed is delegated to the Chief Executive.
The Chief Executive reports on major risks at each Board meeting and the Board agrees the action required to
minimise such risks.
In the current austere economic climate, previous reliance on funding from statutory bodies can no longer be
relied on and this is considered lo be the principal risk faced by the organisation. More diverse funding is
necessary for future sustainability of the organisation to mitigate the risk.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objects of WALL are..
To provide housing or other accommodation and any associated amenities, services and assistance for
the Beneficiaries.
To relieve any other need of the Beneficiaries primarily by providing support, training and advice and
To advance the education of the public in the subject of domestic, relational and sexual violence and
related issues and the prevention and treatment of the same
rima
Our vision is lo be the source of expertise for the range of domestic and sexual abuse services for all
victims across the Region.
Our overall aim is to improve the lives of victims affected by domestic abuse.

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We do this by..
Raising awareness of domestic and sexual abuse and the ongoing suffering of women and children.
Protecting women and children and at the same time providing the right services and relationships that
are empowering and support women to move on and recover their lives.
Providing services which are based on listening to survivors.
Participating in or leading campaigns to keep the issues in the public consciousness and to raise
awareness on the range of violence against women including FGM, HBV and forced marriages.
Supporting and reflecting diversity and promoting equality of opportunity.
Supporting and promoting cohesive inter-agency responses to domestic and sexual violence and
developing partnerships.
Understanding the issues and providing political challenge locally and nationally.
Providing safe and secure services for women and children fleeing an abuse situation.
Providing support and assistance for women who are in fear of becoming victims of abuse or who have
been victims in the past and still require specialist support.
Providing a culture of excellence and expertise and to be the main provider and leading specialist of
safe, secure and confidential serwice.
Working with victims using an explicitly anti-oppressive approach to the way services are developed and
delivered.
Working in partnership with funders and others and fostering a reputation for delivering high quality
services and prove to be a respected organisation wilh good governance.
Public Benefit
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's requirement in respect of Public Benefit. In their view
the charity meets, in full, the criteria to satisfy the test. The trustees, annual report describes the activities
undertaken to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Use of Volunteers
We have continued to provide volunteering opportunities across all our Projects. We recognise the value of
volunteers who are a vital resource to the organisation and look forward to welcoming new volunteers into WALL.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
The year 2023-2024 has been a positive one for Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd (WALL). We have a committed
Senior Management Team, who have worked to develop and refine our organisational strategy and key
commitments. We have an understanding that, as an organisation providing high quality support services, we
need to prioritise our team members.
We have worked lo strengthen our relationships with local businesses and partners, which has had the positive
impact of raising awareness and support in terms of donations.
We have worked alongside other local and national organisations to ensure that we remain committed and
focused to cementing a trauma informed approach in all that we do.
Our Board of Trustees has been developed. Trustees represent a range of backgrounds and experience to
ensure challenge and effective governance. The Board of Trustees have completed both internal and external
training in domestic abuse, trauma informed practice and skills in effective leadership at Board level.
In early 2024, we were awarded a contract to provide additional safe accommodation across Leicestershire
County and Rutland (SAVDA). This contract commenced in year 2024-25 and has brought new job roles and
increased accommodation options for victims of domestic abuse.
During this year, we have continued to prioritise and develop our support, training and development offer to all
employees. We have developed a new role of HR Manager to provide a dedicated focus on positive recruitment,

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staff training, CPD and employee support. We have seen a marked improvement in employee recruitment and
retention, and have had fewer vacancies. This can be directly atlribuled to work undertaken by Senior
Management to implement robust and efficient supervision and support processes for all staff. There is a clear
and dedicated focus towards employee wellbeing and, alongside strategies to enhan￿ day-to-day slaff
wellbeing, an employee assistance programme has been introduced. We recognise that support, reward and
recognilion are vital to employee engagement and have actively encouraged employee participation and
inclusivity within future planning, to ensure that employees have a voice. We have included all employees in the
development of our strategic plans, to ensure team engagement with the development of such plans.
We remain the lead commissioned service for refuge provision across Leicester City, Leicestershire County and
Rutland. We also offer a range of outreach services that complement our core refuge services, including
Empowerment Group support, a male victim service (ADAM) and resettlement support to those leaving refuge.
There remains an ever-growing need for safe accommodation, which includes both refuge and self-
containedldispersed accommodation. Utilising data analysis., stakeholder feedback,. and client and employee
engagement, we have identified an increase in numbers of clients with complex needs accessing our services.
We have recently purchased a property, which has expanded our flexible safe accommodation offer whilst also
strengthening and protecting our financial future by the investment in property assets. And we have spent time
and effort to improve and update all our accommodation units to provide a trauma informed environment for
clients and their children.
Strale
ic Ob'ectives
To promote self-help and assist in meeting the needs of all victims of domestic abuse for safety, support
and advocacy who experience, or who are at risk of domestic violence.
To raise awareness about the root causes of gendered violence against women and challenge the
attitudes that tolerate it.
To monitor the threats and opportunities in a challenging funding environment and take proactive
measures to maintain and develop services to victims and children affected by domestic abuse.
To maintain high standards of delivery across all service areas and ensure that effective resources,
governance systems and management structures operate.
To ensure the organisation is effective, fit for purpose, remains sustainable and meets or exceeds all
internal and external legal and compliance requirements.
Accreditalion of services
Su
ort Services
WALL remains an active member of the National Women's Aid Federation of England. Being a part of the
federation is a priority for WALL and evidences our commitment lo best practice and being a part of a supportive
ne￿Ork of domestic abuse charities.
We are proud lo be accredited by national Domestic Abuse charity SafeLives.' Leading Lights. Leading Lights is
the mark of quality for domestic abuse services and is recognised by commissioners and funders across Ihe UK.
Their accreditation programme offers a set of standards for compliance, best practice and continuous
improvement in supporting victims of domestic abuse.
Our aims are to provide high quality safe accommodation that is both physical and emotional trauma informed,
with direct and dedicated domeslic abuse support from our specialist practitioners. We have established a robust
support package to enable victim survivors to access safety, achieve recovery and maintain freedom and positive
wellbeing. These services focus on high quality refuge provision, enhanced by wider services, which include
therapeutic emotional support, counselling.. practical safety and empowerment,. children and family service,- and
resettlement support.
We continue to receive an incredibly high number of referrals for safe accommodation, and this number grows
year on year. During the year 2023-24, we received a total of 550 referrals for safe accommodation, compared

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with 501 referrals during the previous year. It is apparent that the need for refuge dangerously outweighs the
current capacity. WALL remains committed to working to increase our safe accommodation provision in the area,
in addition to that which is commissioned by Local Authorities.
Between 1 st April 2023 and 31st March 2024, we supported a total of 502 adults, of whom 60 were male. Of this
total, we supported 141 adult clients in our refuges and dispersed accommodation. A total of 193 children were
also supported in refuge. Across our outreach services we supported a total of 177 clients, of whom 40 were
male.
WALL are committed to providing high-quality, flexible, safe accommodation options that remove barriers to any
client in need, and which is both physical and emotional trauma informed. We are proud to be able to offer
accommodation for those with accessibility needs., those with a Sarge number of children,. female and male
survivors., clients with pets,. and single clients. Our portfolio of accommodation includes communal refuges- self-
contained units in communal property,. and dispersed accommodation. Our accommodation offers span the City
of Leicester and the County of Leicestershire and Rutland.
WALL have consolidated on work begun in the previous year, to improve standards in all the accommodation we
offer. This has only been possible thanks to our supporters, volunteers and through donations from key partners.
As we have developed and grown our accommodation provision we have reflected on, and reviewed, data and
client feedback to ensure the procurement of accommodation that meets the needs of our client group. There
are established mechanisms in place for both former and current clients, to enable them to influence and model
change and growth, in terms of service development, service delivery and future planning.
Direct, dedicated domestic abuse support is provided to clients in refuge, by our specialist practitioners who have
established a robust support package to enable victim survivors to access safety, achieve recovery and maintain
freedom and positive wellbeing.
In addition to our refuge accommodation, we also offer additional support services that meet the wider local
needs of victims and survivors of domestic abuse. These services include:
City Resettlement Support (City Refuge Services)
In-house Refuge Counselling (City Refuge Services)
In-house Children, Young People and Family Support (City Refuge services, commissioned and non-
commissioned>
The ADAM Project (male victim support service) across Leicestershire
Empowerment Praclitioner (Group support, LLR wide}
Housing Link Practitioner (North West Leicestershire and Oadby and Wigston)
Challen
es and Risk
As already mentioned, on both a local and national level, meeting the demand for safe accommodation presents
some challenge. As reported in national news, there is significant risk of harm to those fleeing domestic abuse.
As previously outlined, we have been successful in securing additional funding to grow our current
accommodation offer within our local area, and work towards this has now commenced. WALL are, however,
acutely aware that there will continue to be a need for further safe accommodation in line with the number of
referrals that are received annually.
Due to the ongoing issue of lack of move-on housing options,. clients are remaining in refuge for longer periods
of time, and this reduces the availability and frequency of refuge spaces for new survivors. WALL continue to
work with commissioners and local housing providers to tackle this issue.
There is some concern that local authorities in the local area, are taking some domestic abuse support ServI￿S
'in house.. WALL have worked hard to improve employee retention, and have implemented a successful
employee wellbeing strategy to enhance working conditions. However, with reduced funding from local
authorities, we are unable to match salaries to other organisations working in the field. and with this, the risk of
losing staff to other employers remains.

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During this year, WALL have voiced concerns regarding short term funding contracts and lengthy and consuming
tendering processes to secure this funding from local aijthorities and commissioning bodies. It is a challenge to
recruit potential employees for short term contracts, and it is incredibly challenging to develop an effective and
high-quality service in a short time period. For example, a twelve-month contract does not allow for lasting and
meaningfLJI impact and positive change, due to the limitations and restrictions posed. This is both a local and
national issue impacting domestic abuse services in the voluntary sector.
Events Communications Trainin
and Awareness Raisin
With the development of our Fundraising Strategy and Communications and Marketing Strategy during the
previous year, WALL have a clear plan in place with aims and objectives outlined. We have continued to raise
awareness of domestic abuse, including how to access support services, and shared details of our work across
the local community.
Our social media content is purposeful, with all of our online content accessible on a variety of platforms, to
ensure ease of accessibility.
During the last year, our websile has had a total of 803k views. We have a total of 2.5k Facebook followers, a
total of 1,703 X (formally Twitter) followers and 808 followers on Instagram.
During the past year, WALL have delivered a total of 18 external training sessions to other local organisations
and charities, Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, Rutland District Council and boroughs
across the county, including Harborough, Hinckley and Charnwood. Additionally, we have also delivered training
to Leicestershire Police (Domestic Abuse Matters) providing specialist domestic abuse training io every first
responder within the police force, as part of a national strategy to improve the police response to tackling
domestic abuse and supporting victims.
This year WALL have delivered a total 0114 talks, raising awareness of domestic abuse and our work, sharing
knowledge, and gaining the support of others in terms of donations of time and money. This is up from the eight
talks that were delivered last year. Over the past year we have also attended a total of 12 external events across
the City and County.
WALL again hosted a large-scale luncheon event at Leicester College's Taste Restaurant, which welcomed a
toial of 100 attendees to hear about the work of our organisation and to come together to raise vital funds lo
support the work we do. This is now an annual event in the WALL calendar, since being developed in 2021.
WALL'S Fundraising Sub Commiltee support the wider work of the organisation and meet the aims of our
Fundraising Strategy and Communications and Marketing Strategy.
WALL have a longstanding partnership with a fellow local charity who have provided a programme of arts and
crafts activities. Art therapists come into refuge and deliver weekly hands-on sessions that now form part of
refuge life. With the use of a variety of art Iherapy mediums and techniques, our clients are offered a space to
be present and to channel their emotions into their work, which is therapeutic and empowering.
We have celebrated a range of events and festivals over the past year, including birthdays of residents and their
children, Christmas, Easter, Diwali and Eid.
We have the support of a local charity who provide birthday cakes for anyone celebrating a birthday whilst they
are in refuge. We were also able lo host a baby shower for one of our expectant mums in refuge, with a
celebration cake being provided through donations.
A big part of WALL'S event calendar is providing a Christmas lunch to all refuge residents and their children. This
year, with the generosity of supporters, we provided a magical day to remember. Team members prepared and
cooked Christmas lunch, Trustees attended and supported, and games and music were enjoyed by all.

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Once again, through donations received, we have been able to provide our residents with pamper packs,
toiletries, pyjamas, slippers. diaries, books and clothing throughout the year. At Christmas all residents received
a large gift bag of presents. During Easter everyone had a chocolate egg, and during Diwali and Eid residents
received presents of dress jewellery and toiletry gift sets.
In addition to the above, other activities and events that have taken place across our refuges include:
Henna hand art
Ramadan I break of fast
Childrens, garden making
Mask making
Afternoon tea
Chinese New Year
International Women's Day activities (Inspirational women)
Mother's Day
Shopping vouchers provided to families
Cinema tickets
Toy boxes for all children arriving into safe accommodation
Art packs
Regular food donations, including fresh food
'Buddy Bags, issued to all children on arrival
Mother's Day pamper packs to all women
Crafting Christmas decorations
Sensory sessions (Lights and sounds)
Halloween party and pumpkin decorating and carving
Easter egg hunt
Easter crafts and decoration making
Baby shower
Pamper afternoon
Pamper evening
Domestic abuse group recovery work
Gardening
Stitch and Sew
Bingo
Movie evening and popcorn
Explorative play
Chalk drawings in the garden
Water play
Dinosaur discovery play
Stay and play
Coffee and cake morning
Yoga
Mindfulness
Journalling
Client Voice and Feedback
'Thank you for everything. l am so grateful for you. It has been a pleasure and an honour, you being a part of my
life. You are truly amazing in and out, kind, strong and independent. You have shown me how to be a strong and
confident woman,.
'1 was terrified when l arrived. I had no idea what to expect. From when I first met you. you helped me and
supported me. I have only ever felt judgment from professionals., however, you have shown me that there is still
kindness and hope out there. Thank you, for everything that you have done for me and my children. You have
changed our lives, forever,.

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.1 had nowhere to go and no one to help me. I did not want to come to refuge, and I was so scared. Everyday, he
came lo the house, and every day he lortured me. I had no choice but to come here. If it wasn't for you and the
refuge I can't even begin to think where I would have been and what would have happened to me,.
Financial Position
During 2023-24 donations and grant and contractual funding have decreased,
Service delivery requirements and targets have increased.
We continue to scrutinise expenditure and minimise unnecessary spend.
Investment Polic
Our investment policy is to hold cash reserves in an interest-bearing deposit account at the best available rate
of interest to maximise investment for the organisation. Rales of interest continue to be low and this continues to
impact on reserves.
Reserves Polic
The Board of Directors has examined the requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation
and has eslablished a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets
should equate to closure costs at the preceding financial year to allow close down, with an additional amount to
cover costs to enable the organisation to continue for a period of up to three months in the event of a disruplion
of income.
This equates to £310,487 and this sum forms the designated fund taking into account future pension
contributions. The reserves held at 31 March 2024 were £710,913 made up as follows, restricted reserves
£25,000, unrestricted reserves £18,778 and designated funds £667,135. Trustees regularly scrutinise the amount
of reserves held and take the appropriate action to bring the amount of reserves held into line with the reserves
policy. This could include a review of self-funded projects and fund-raising opportunities including applications to
trusts.
Plans for the Future
A number of targets have been agreed by the Board of Trustees which link into WALL'S 5 strategic objectives.
These targets will be monitored and reviewed over the next 12 months with progress reports being discussed at
Board meetings,
Financial targets include
to maximise and diversify funding streams and boost free reserves-, minimise
unnecessary expenditure and review online donations process to make it easier for donors to donate. We will
source funding for new Projects, including a Project to support victims of stslking and refuge accommodation for
young women aged 16-24.
Accommodation service targets include - to agree without recourse support arrangements with partners and
achieve a quality mark.
Marketinglcampaigning targets include - to run targeted campaigns to increase awareness,. maintain nalional
links, attend regional events and have a strong presence on social media.
External targets include- to expand volunteer opportunities,. expand Board membership.
Miscellaneous targets include
to make and maintain links with key partners in order lo maximise tender
opportunities and develop new partnerships.
Our short term goal is to continue to deliver excellent support tailored to the needs of our service users.

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Our longer term goals are to secure sustainable funding in order to ensure that any victim of domestic abuse will
have the support they need when they need it and that no woman wilh or without children will be turned away
from refuge accommodation.
Statement of Trust•és' responsibilities
The trustees (who are also directors of Women's Aid Leicestershire Limited for the purposes of company law)
are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of
resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102)..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will 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 charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Acl 2006. They are also 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 information of which the charitable company's auditor is unaware., and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make Ihemselves aware of any relevant
audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information.
Golng Concern
Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company will continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future112 months after signing this report> and have therefore, used the going concern basis in
preparing the financial statements.
Audltor
Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited are deemed to be re-appointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of
the Companies Act 2006 and with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
This report was approved by the board of Trustee5 on 21 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by
A Lockley
Chair
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## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF WOMEN’S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED** 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of Women’s Aid Leicestershire Limited (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, 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 Republic of Ireland_ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

## In our opinion the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company’s affairs as at 31 March 2024, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to 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 statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

## **Other information** 

The other information comprises the information included in the trustees annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

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## **Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006** 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: 

- the information given in the trustees’ report (incorporating the directors’ report) for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 

- the directors’ report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors’ report. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.; or 

- the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies’ regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemptions in preparing the directors’ report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. 

## **Responsibilities of trustees** 

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 9, 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 internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 

We considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the charity for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: timing of recognition of income, posting of unusual journals along with complex transactions and manipulating the Charity's key performance indicators to meet targets. We discussed these risks with client management, designed audit procedures to test the timing of income, tested a sample of journals to confirm they were appropriate and reviewed areas of judgement for indicators of management bias to address these risks. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.  This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

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## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF WOMEN’S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED (CONTINUED)** 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose.  To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 

Nicola Fox (Senior Statutory Auditor) 

For and on behalf of Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited, Statutory Auditor Eagle House, 28 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AJ 

Date: 5 December 2024 

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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
Statement of financial activities {including income and expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
31-Mar-24
Note
Incomlng Resources
Income and endowments from:
Donations and Legacies
Charitable activities:
Licence fee income
Grants and contracts receivable
Investments
Other
33,949
33,949
3a
3b
815,718
119,000
1,279
5.295
815,718
638,619
1,279
5,295
519,619
Total income
975,241
519,619
1,494,860
Expendlture on:
Charitabla actlvltlas
985,981
500,205
1.486,186
Total resources expended
985,981
500,205
1,486,186
Net (expendlture)Ilncome
(10,740)
19,414
8,674
Transfers between funds
(709)
709
Net movement in funds during the year 6
(11,449)
20,123
8,674
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
697,362
4,877
702,239
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
685,913
25,000
710,913
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All of the activities of the charity are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 18 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 March 2023
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
31-Mar-23
Note
Incoming Resources
Income and endowments ffom:
Donations and Legacies
Charitable activities:
Licence fee income
Grants and contracts receivable
Investments
Other
92,273
92,273
3a
3b
953,523
119,000
536
7,906
953,523
674.443
536
7.906
555,443
Total Income
1,173,238
555,443
1,728,681
Expènditure on:
Charltable activities
1,067,249
560,732
1,627,981
Total resources expended
1,067,249
560,732
1,627,981
Net {•xpendlture)Ilncome
105,989
(5,289)
100,700
Transfers be￿een funds
(8,5891
8,589
Net movement in funds during the year 6
97,400
3,300
100,700
Fund balances at 1 April 2022
599,962
1,577
601,539
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
697,362
4,877
702,239
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Note
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
208,118
622,030
192,666
750,148
12
830,148
942,814
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
13
{119,235)
(240,575)
710,913
702,239
Total net assets
710,913
702,239
Capital and reserves
Restricted funds
Designated funds
Unrestricted funds
14
15
15
25,000
667,135
18,778
4,877
682,841
14,521
710,913
702,239
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating lo small
companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Truslees and authorised for issue on 21 November
2024 and are signed on their behalf by..
A Lockley- Chair
Company Number.. 7171654
The notes on pages 18 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
Statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
Funds
2023
Funds
Note
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net cash used in operating activities
(129,397)
249,848
Cash flows from Investing activities:
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
1,279
536
Change In cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 2023
{128,118)
750,148
250,384
499, 764
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2024 10
622,030
750,148
The notes on pages 18 to 29 form part of these financial statements.
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the
preparation of the financial statements are as follows..
Basis of preparing the financlal statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102 (2019), have
been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) (2019)'Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to continue
as a going concern.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
Legal form
The charity is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Its registered office is shown on
page1.
Incoming resources
Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement lo the funds, any
performance conditions atlached to the items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be
received and the amount can be measured reliably. Policies on specific income streams are..
Income from government grants is recognised under the performance model and is not deferred.
Income from other grants is recognised on an accruals basis. Income received in advance for the provision of
specified service is deferred.
Licence fee income is recognised on an accruals basis.
Donations are recognised on a cash received basis.
Bank interest receivable is recognised on an accruals basis.
Resources expendèd
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Grants payable are charged in the year they become payable. Other resources expended are allocated directly
to the particular activity where the cost relates to that activity. However certain overhead and administrative
costs are apportioned to each activity based on an estimate of staff time attributable to each activity-
Costs of charitable activities comprise all costs incurred in the pursuit of the charitable objects of the charity.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of
the charity such as the cost of board meetings, statutory compliance and costs linked to the strategic
management of the charity.
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Flnancial instruments
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and in hand and short term deposits
with an original maturity date of three months or less.
Debtors and creditors with no slated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded al
transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the stalement of comprehensive income
under administrative expenses.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets
of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities.
Fixed assets
Fixtures, fittings and equipment are written off in the year of purchase because the nature of the organisation
means Ihal they have virtually nil residual value by the end of the year of acquisition. Proceeds on disposal are
broughl into the income and expenditure account in the year of sale.
Operating leases
Rentals applicable to operating leases where Substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain wilh
the lessor are charged against profits on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
P•n8ions
The Company contributes to a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets are held separately from those
of the company in independently administered funds. The contributions are charged to the statement of financial
activities on a payable basis. The contributions paid are shown in note 6.
Jolnt Ventur•
A joint venture was entered into whereby the Company and other parties are undertaking an economic activity
which is subject to joint Control and a separate entity was established. Joint venlures are recognised at cost,
less any amounts written off. The cost was nil during this and the previous financial year.
Fund accounting
The Charity maintains various types of funds as follows:
Restrlcted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by funders
or which have been raised by the organisation for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering
such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted reserve is set out in the
notes to the financial statements.
Designated funds - comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Board for particular purposes.
The aim and use of each designated reserve is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Unrestricted funds - are available for use at the discretion of the Board in furtherance of the general objectives
of the organisation and which have not been designated for other purposes.
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)
2 Donatlons and legacles
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
Donations
Legacies
33,949
33,949 43,155
49,118
33,949
33,949 92,273
3. Charitable actlvitles
3a. Ll¢ence fee Income
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Housing benefit
Personal contributions
739,966
75,752
739,966 881,705
75,752 71,818
815,718
815,718 953,523
3b. Grant Income
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrg8tricted Re8trlcted
Leicestershire County Council - Accommodation
Oadby & Wigston Housing
North West Leiceslershire
Housing
Leicester City Council -safe Homes
Leicester City Council -safe Homes Variation
Harborough County Council - KIDVA
JADA
OPCC- MARAC IDVA
OPCC- HIDVA
OPCC- BAME
OPCC- Screening
OPCC- HIDVA MARAC
MOJ- ADAM
Positive Communities
Circle Fund
Leicestershire County Council - ADAM
Leicestershire County Council - JADA
OPCC - Empowerment Practitioner
OPCC - Empowerment Administrator
Bid Writer
119,000
119,000 119,000
14,738 14,444
14,738
14,738
158,000
41,120
14,738 32,513
158,000 158,000
41,120 41,099
12,853
8,750
22,090 29,204
22,090 29,204
22,090 29,204
14,821 19,642
22,090 29,204
3,237
10,178
5,000
48,527 36,395
12,874 64,369
57,582 19,194
38,859 12,953
30,000
22,090
22,090
22,090
14,821
22,090
48,527
12,874
57,582
38,859
30,000
119,000
519,619 638,619 674,443
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)
4. Other income
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Miscellaneous income
5,295
5,295
7,906
5,295
5,295
7,906
5. Analysis of costs
Charitable actlvltles
Refuges
Outreach
Support costs - Refuges
Support costs - Outreach
950,030
13,192
22,155
950,030 1,019,635
406,413
457,373
22,155
44,731
102,788
101,442
393.221
102,788
985.377
496,009
1.481,386 1,623,181
Governance costs
604
4,196
4,800
4,800
Total
985,981
500,205
1,486,186 1,627,981
Support C08ts
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
Establishment (rent, rates etc.)
Management (management and admin salaries)
Legal and professional
Information technology
Prinling, postage and stationery
Human resources
Communication and marketing
Sundry expenditure
292
5,273
8,825
4,883
2,237
19
97
529
19,251
36,943
27,954
12,757
3,367
124
674
1,718
19,543
42,216
36,779
17,640
5,604
143
771
2,247
10,519
42,090
38,879
42,591
4,856
4,881
217
2,140
22,155
102,788
124,943
146,173
Governance costs
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Audit fees
604
4,196
4,800
4,800
604
4,196
4,800
4,800
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)
6. Net movement in funds is stated after charging
2024
2023
Operating lease costs -property
311,870 308,343
Auditor's remuneration:
In their capacity as auditors
Other financial services
4,800
3,527
4,800
3,300
8,327
8,100
7. Staff costs and number
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
2024
2023
Salaries
Temporary Staff
Social Security costs
Pension costs
592,539 702,963
4,754
10,575
43,656
55,712
12,276
13,566
653,225 782,816
No employee (2023.. none> received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in the year. The remuneration for key
management personnel, who are considered to be the Chief Executive and the two Domestic Violence
Service Managers tolals £106,284.
The average number of employees during the year was as follows..
2024
No
2023
No
Administrative staff
Advisory staff
32
38
33
39
The trustees received no remuneration for their services (2023 £nil).
Travel and subsistence expenses were reimbursed to no trustees (2023.. £nil).
8. Taxation
The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)
9. Reconciliatlon of net Incomel{expenditure) to net cash flow from operatlng income
2024
2023
Net income for the reporting perlod
Adjustments for:
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease in fixed assets
(Increase)IDecrease in debtors
Increasel(Decrease) in creditors
8,674
100,700
{1,279)
(5361
(15,452) 142,517
(121,340}
7,167
Net cash used In operatlng activltles
{129,397) 249,848
10. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash and cash equivalents
622,030 750,148
11. Debtor8
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
40,497
167,621
48,688
143,978
208,118
192,666
12. Cash at bank and In hand
2024
2023
Bank
Cash
620,821
1,209
747,960
2,188
622,030
750.148
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WOMEN'S AID LEICESTERSHIRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)
13. Creditors: {amounts falling due within one year)
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Other taxes and social security
Pension
Accruals and deferred income
60,545
63,845
79
8,409
9,694
2,088
2,546
48,109 164,411
119,235 240,575
Deferred income relates to non-government grant service contracts for salaried posts to be performed in
the next financial year.
Balance as at 31 March 2023
Amount released to incoming resources
Amount deferred in year
139,600
{139,600)
20,298
Balance as at 31 March 2024
20,298
14. Rostrlcted reserves
Openlng
balance
Transfer of Closlng
Reserves balanco
Income Expendlture
Oadby & Wigston Housing
Leicester City Council - DA Accommodation
Leicester City Council - DA Accommodation
Variation
North West Leicestershire Housing
OPCC- MARAC IDVA
OPCC- HIDVA
OPCC- BAME
OPCC - Screening IDVA
OPCC- HIDVA MARAC
Leicestershire County Council - Adam
Leicestershire County Council - JADA
OPCC - Empowerment Practilioner
OPCC - Empowerment Administrator
Circle Fund
Bid Writer
14,738
158,000
(14,746)
(158,303)
303
41,120
14,738
22,090
22,090
22,090
14,821
22,090
48,527
12,874
57,582
38,859
{41,226)
(14,918)
(22,094)
{22,091)
{22,091)
{14,824}
{22,090}
(48,612}
(14,035)
(57,5851
(38,859)
(3,731)
(5,000)
106
180
85
1,161
3,716
15
30,000
25,000
4,877
519,619
(500,205)
709
25,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)
Restricted reserves (comparative)
Opening
Transfer of Closlng
balance
Income Expendlture
Reserves balance
Oadby & Wigston Housing
Leicester City Council- DA Accommodation
Leicester City Council- DA Accommodation
Variation
Harborough District- KIDVA
JADA Plus
North West Leicestershire Housing
OPCC- MARAC IDVA
OPCC- HIDVA
OPCC- BAME
OPCC - Screening IDVA
OPCC- HIDVA MARAC
MOJ- ADAM
Leicestershire County Council - Adam
Leicestershire County Council - JADA
Positive Communities
OPCC - Empowerment Practitioner
OPCC - Empowerment Administrator
Circle Fund
14,444
158,000
(14,444)
(158,000)
41,099
12,853
8,750
32,513
29,204
29,204
29,204
19,642
29,204
3,237
36,395
64,369
10,178
19,194
12,953
5,000
{41,099)
(12,853)
(8,750)
(32,513)
(29,204)
(34,273)
129,204)
{21,949)
(29,204)
{4,450)
(36,395)
(63,208)
110,178)
{19,1g4>
(12,953)
{2,861)
5,069
2,307
1,213
1,161
1.577
3,716
1,577
555,443
(560,732)
8,589
4,877
Oadby and Wlgston Houslng To provide advice and outreach support to domestic violence victims in the
Oadby & Wigston
Lelce8ter Clty Councll- DA Accommodatlon- Sub contracted to deliver the safe home project in the city
Lelcester C5ty Council- DA Accommodatlon Variatlon- Funding for counselling and a resettlement
support.
Harborough Dlstrict KIDVA- To support children and young people in Harborough whose parents have been
identified as high-risk victims of domestic abuse.
JADA Plus - Family service in Leicestershire for children and their non-abusing parent.
NWL Housing To provide advice and outreach support to domestic violence victims in Northwest
Leicestershire.
OPCC Empowerment PractStlon•r - Delivery of an Empowerment Programme to survivors of domestic abuse
OPCC Admlnlstrator- to provide administrative support
OPCC HIDVA - Funding for hospital based IDVA.
OPCC MARAC - Funding for an IDVA to attend daily MARAC
OPCC Screening IDVA - Funding for administrative support.
Bid Writer- Funding for a Bid Writer
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (contlnued)
OPCC BAME - Funding received for a BAME specialist IDVA
OPCC HIDVA MARAC - Funding received for high-risk clients presenting at UHL
MOJ ADAM Project- Funding received to support male victims
Positive Communities - Is a project involving twelve voluntary organisations, working at grassroot level to
support some of the most vulnerable people in our community, including those affected by domestic abuse
Circle Fund - To provide financial support through grants to victims of economic abuse and to help survivors
move forward and promote recovery and resilience.
LCC - ADAM Project- Funding received to support male victims in Leicestershire
LCC- JADA - Family service in Leicestershire for children and their non-abusing parent.
The transfer from unrestricted to restricted funds are to finance deficits in restricted funds.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)
15. Unrestricted and designated reserves
Opening
balance
Closing
balance
Incomé
Expenditure
Transfers
Unrestrlcted reserves
14,521
975,241
(974,010)
3,026
18,778
Designated funds
Transferred from unrestricted
fund in line with reserves policy
Working in Partnerships
Staffing and Benefits Review
Including Pensions
Property Procurement &
Refurbishment
Project Development
Refuge Children's Worker
304,222
5,000
6,265 310,487
5,000
42,000
42,000
262,500
20,000
49,119
262,500
(10,000) 10,000
37,148
(11,971)
682,841
{11,971)
(3,735) 667,135
697,362
975,241
(985,981)
(709) 685,913
Unrestrlcted and designated reserves (Comparative)
Openlng
balance
Closing
balance
Incom•
Expenditure
Transfers
Unrestrlcted reserves
16,220 1,173,238
{1,067,249)
(107,688)
14,521
Designated funds
Transferred from unrestricted
fund in line with reserves policy
Working in Partnerships
Stsffing and Benefits Review
Including Pensions
Property Procurement &
Refurbishment
Project Development
Refuge Children's Worker
299,242
5,000
4,980 304,222
5,000
42,000
42,000
237,500
25,000 262,500
20,000
20,000
49,119
49,119
583,742
99.099 682,841
599.962 1,173.238
(1,067,249)
{8.589) 697,362
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 {contlnued)
Development of specialist projects working in partnerships To allow us to build partnerships with
specialist providers.
Costs Associated with Volunteers - Volunteers contribute to the work of the organisation. this will ensure
that all volunteers are effectively trained and supervised to develop their skills, which will allow them to
return to further education or employment.
Staff & Benefits Review including Penslons- Pay review to take place in line with new service delivery
model.
Project Development - Addressing gaps in services and meeting local need.
Property Procurement & Rèfurbishment - To procure and refurbish accommodation.
Refuge Chlldren's Worker- To fund a children's worker for refuge.
16. Analysls of net assets ￿tween funds
2024
Total
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted
Current assets
Current liabilities
805,148
{119,235)
25,000
830,148
{119,235)
685,913
25,000
710,913
Analysls of net assets between funds (Comparatlve)
2023
Total
Unre8trlcted
Restrlcted
Current assets
Current liabilities
973,937
(240,575)
4,877
942,814
(240,5751
697,362
4,877
702,239
17. The Ilablllty of the guarantors
The company does not have a share capital and is limited by guarantee. In the event of the charity being
wound up, the maximum amount which each member is liable to contribute is ten pounds. There were 6
members at 31 March 2024 (2023.. 7).
18. Capital commitments
The charity had no capital commitments at 31 March 2024 or 2023.
19. Contingent liabilities
The charity had no contingent liabilities at 31 March 2024 or 2023.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)
20. Related Parties
During the year the charity had no related party transactions.
21. Jolnt Venture
On the 22 October 2015 United Against Violence and Abuse Limited (UAVA) was registered as a Private
Company Limited by Guarantee incorporated under the Companies Act 2006. This Company consists of
FREEVA whose distribution proportion is 30 %, Living Without Abuse 300/D and WALL 40 % .
Each member
has 3 directors appointed to the UAVA board. Each member has one vote. Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd
received £673,381 from UAVA to deliver services last year. The carrying amount of the investment is nil.
UAVA was dissolved on the 11 April 2023.
22. Post Balance Sheet Event
Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd have purchased a property that is funded through reserves and a loan.
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