West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Trustees’ Annual Report & Financial Statements
Year ended 3ist March 2024
Charity Registration No. 11136677 Company Registration No. 07083844 (England and Wales)
Contents Message From The Chair Introduction From The CEO Trustees, Report Objects & Activities Organisational Tree Strategic Aims Organisational Values Early Intervention & Prevention Services Cope & Recover Consultative Services 14 19 Future Plans 21 Financial Review 22 Structure, Governance & Management Responsibilities Of The Trustees Independent Auditor's Report Statement of Financial Activities 24 26 27 31 Balance Sheet 33 Statement Of Cashflows 34 Notes To The Financial Statements 35 West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre
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Introduction from the CEO Introduction from the CEO
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"to relieve sickness and distress by providing specialist support services and interventions for survivors of all forms of sexual violence, harm, exploitation and abuse, with support extended to their families. Our services include the provision of preventative work, education and training for groups and individuals".
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WMRSASC Organisational Tree Established in 1986. West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre is a registered charity (1136677) providing wmrsasc . specialist support, advocacy and training services. We CuentsY employee 89 members of staff and have 4 volunteers. 2 sessional counsellors. 14 student counsellors and 7 trustees. Chief Executive Officer Head of Operations Ccpe & Recover Head of Operations Earfy Intefvenlion & Prevention Counselling Advocacy Psychosoaal Edueation & Non Criminal Justs'ce Advocacy Adult Team ISVA Team incltsding speth81ist seThices.' Additional Needs Culturally Responsive LGBTQIA+ Assessment & Intervention for Problematic & Hamful Sexual 8ehaviour CYP Team Navigators Training student Placements FISVA Team Pathfinder Clinieal Supervision MISVA Team ChlSVA Team Navigators Branch Plus Contracts Finance Human Resources Business Support Trustees April 2024 Page 5
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Organisational Values Integrity Empowerment We take responsibility for our own actions, supporting others to do the same by developing our own skills and abilities and fostering the same sense of self care and self-worth in our clients and each other. We are ethical and respectFul at all times. inspiring trust from our clients and each other. consistently delivering our commitments by standing our ground and challenging inappropriate behaviour and injustice. Accountability Inclusivity We are accountable in our own decision-making processes for continual improvements in the services we offer. We collaborate with partners and listen to the Vol of our service users to ensure that we offer the best service we can. We welcome, value, and respect all people. providing non-judgemental. accessible spaces and striving to address barriers and challenge sources of oppression. We embra flexibility and authenticity in how we deliver our services so that they can best meet the needs of our individual clients and staff. recognising the range of experiences they bring. Page 7
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Early Intervention & Preventions Services Feedback from clients Feedback From Adults 66 I would just like lo say a huge thank you for giving me this space to come & talk and be a part of something so magical they helped me to realise that my past and who I became because of my trauma is a chapter I can close and move on from. I can be the best version of myself regardless of my past, my life isn't over because of the trauma I suffered. and I saw that there is a light at the end of the tunnel from the second I walked into group• 99 66 These sessions have been an absolute lifeline for me. They have offered a safe, supportive space where I could talk openly, and I would really be listened to and have my feelings validated. 99 66 The sessions have helped me enormously. I will miss the time on the sessions. but I have learnt a lot about myself and how to be kinder to myself and I felt heard and listened to and supported. 99 Page 10
Early Intervention & Preventions Services Feedback from clients k&k Feedback From Children & Young People Group Sessions To talk about what made us feel safe and unsafe. I now feel confident to understand how to identify healthy & unhealthy behaviours. Presentation was fun but informative. Everyone shared their own opinion and understanding what's going on. Lots of information about feeling safe and the capacity to consent. The lessons were useful to help me understand. Leaming about human rights and healthy relationships. Gave me a better understanding of consent. Page 11
Early Intervention & Preventions Services Feedback from clients Feedback From Children & Young People 1.1 Sessions Playing and listening to music. I liked talking about my day, how I feel and being able to talk about stuff that has upset me in the past. Talking whilst playing with sand made it easier. Getting things off your chest. Having someone to talk to about things. It was useful to talk about the key messages I wrote down as well as knowing myself more. My worker understood what I was on about. It felt happy and safe. All of it, it was quite fun. Easy to talk to with my worker. Page 12
Early Intervention & Preventions Services Feedback from clients kk&k Feedback From Schools 66 The sessions were incredibly valuable to everyone in the class. They have been engaged and interested and have asked questions about the topics all week. It has given all the children a better understanding of consent and what to do when things go wrong. Corne back next year! (Class Teacher, Herefordshire school) 99 66 Great relationship building with students. (SEN Teacher) 99 66 Liked the infomial and relaxed delivery. Both approachable and humorous about difficult subjects. (Teacher- Pupil Referral School) 99 Pagè 13
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Cope & Recover Qualitative Feedback 66 l just want to thank you all for your continued support and help through this very lengthy case. It has been one of the toughest cases I have worked on and with all the delays due to COVID and then the barristers, strike it has been very stressful at times. Police Feedback: 66 66 99 All your hard work helping to keep the victims on board over the last five years has been so appreciated and illustrates what an amazing organisation and job you all do. 99 My case went to court last month after nearly 8 years, I just wanted to let you know I couldn't have got through this without her support. [..... .] was with me every step of the way. There is no other service out there like the ISVA service. My ISVA was reliable, consistent and didn't fob me off like others do. I felt supported and believed throughout my investigation. 66 66 99 99 I will always be grateful for my counselling; it has been life changing. Through this provision of a safe space and highly skilled counsellor, I have slowly and at my own Pa unravelled and explored my life and some of the negats've, abusive events I have lived through. I have eXperIend a seismic shift in how I feel and think about myself. I have moved away from lifelong self-hatred and disgust that has permeated my very bones to a feeling of understanding, things falling into place and some sense of peace, compassion. and self-acceptance. 99 Page 18
engaging, that they were valued as a learner and their confidence on the subject matter
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ISVAAccredited Training Qualitative Feedback 66 I think the training was delivered well. the content matched what we had asked you to cover, and I think Emma did a great job. 99 66 This really stood out as being exceptional in terms of training I have been on, as it has been just so infomative. 99 66 One of the best training courses I have ever attended, and I would recommend it to be mandatory for all new starters in our organisation. 99 66 I had an amazing experience during the training from start to end. The areas of working with victim I survivors of SV covered thoroughly within the time. The trainer managed time efficiently and facilitated the group discussions being indusive to every member. I liked the use of videos and case studies and discussions to leam other professionals, valuable expenence in this field. 99 Page 20
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West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre’s Worker Handbook (inclusive of
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27th June 2024
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| Current Financial Year | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | TOTAL | TOTAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | ~~r~~ | 2024 | 2024 | ~~r~~ | 2024 | ~~r~~ | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| INCOME FROM: | |||||||||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 87,144 | - | - | 87,144 | 11,459 | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 563,597 | - | 2,706,343 | 3,269,940 | 3,313,769 | |||
| Investments | 5 | 22,894 | - | - | 22,894 | 5,723 | |||
| TOTAL INCOME | 673,635 | - | 2,706,343 | 3,379,978 | 3,330,951 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE ON: | |||||||||
| Charitable activities | 6 | 666,143 | - | 2,821,255 | 3,487,398 | 3,423,276 | |||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 666,143 | - | 2,821,255 | 3,487,398 | 3,423,276 | ||||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 7,492 | - | (114,912) | (107,420) | (92,325) | ||||
| Transfer between funds 10, 15 & 16 | 124,230 | (125,760) | 1,530 | - | - | ||||
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | 131,722 | (125,760) | (113,382) | (107,420) | (92,325) | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 945,250 | 646,259 | 129,582 | 1,721,091 | 1,813,416 | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | |||||||||
| FORWARD | 1,076,972 | 520,499 | 16,200 | 1,613,671 | 1,721,091 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
under the Companies Act 2006.
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| Prior Financial Year | Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME FROM: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 11,459 | - | - | 11,459 |
| Charitable activities | 4 | 638,618 | - | 2,675,151 | 3,313,769 |
| Investments | 5 | 5,723 | - | - | 5,723 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 655,800 | - | 2,675,151 | 3,330,951 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON: | |||||
| Charitable activities | 6 | 355,362 | 3,067,914 | 3,423,276 | |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 355,362 | - | 3,067,914 | 3,423,276 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 300,438 | - | (392,763) | (92,325) | |
| Transfer between funds 10, 15 & 16 | (56,914) | 246,259 | (189,345) | - | |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | 243,524 | 246,259 | (582,108) | (92,325) | |
| Total funds brought forward | 701,726 | 400,000 | 711,690 | 1,813,416 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | |||||
| FORWARD | 945,250 | 646,259 | 129,582 | 1,721,091 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure
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| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS | £ £ |
£ | £ | |
| Debtors Investments Cash at bank and in hand |
11 12 |
72,434 104,570 1,735,596 |
189,931 103,268 1,693,366 |
|
| 1,912,600 | 1,986,565 | |||
| CREDITORS :amounts falling due | ||||
| within one year | 13 | (298,929) | (265,474) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT |
1,613,671 | 1,721,091 | ||
| LIABILITIES | 1,613,671 | 1,721,091 | ||
| FUNDS Unrestricted Designated |
15 | 1,076,972 520,499 |
945,250 646,259 |
|
| Restricted | 16 | 16,200 | 129,582 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,613,671 | 1,721,091 |
[TOTAL FUNDS]
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on
Trustee
Company Registration No. 07083844
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| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| CASH OUTFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 19 | 20,638 | (288,081) |
| CASHFLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Payment to acquire tangible fixed assets | - | - | |
| Bank interest received | 21,592 | 5,416 | |
| NET CASH INFLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 21,592 | 5,416 | |
| NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 42,230 | (282,665) |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE START OF PERIOD | 1,693,366 | 1,976,031 | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF PERIOD | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF PERIOD | 1,735,596 | 1,693,366 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CONSISTS OF: | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 1,735,596 | 1,693,366 |
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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparing Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charitable company's articles of association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Standard applicable to charities preparing accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
The financial statements have been prepared under historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Going Concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of Guarantee is limited to £10 per member
Charitable Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general
Designated funds comprise of unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for specific purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors
funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Income Recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (Sofa) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company
recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant are recognised at the time
Grant income is accounted for under the performance model and is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably.
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- ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Resources Expended
amounts that it has received in advance as payment for the services it has to provide.
heading.
Any capital expenditure less than £1,000 is not considered for capitalisation.
Governance Costs
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements
Cash and Cash Equivalents
investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Financial Instruments
Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
Basic financial assets
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the
Other financial assets
exceeding 90 days.
Basic financial liabilities
classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
discharged or cancelled.
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Employee Benefits
received.
Pension costs and other post retirement benefits
are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Leases
expense on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
estimates.
periods.
these financial statements.
end is disclosed in note 13 of these financial statements.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL | Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 87,144 | - | 87,144 | 11,459 | - | 11,459 |
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4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL | Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income for charitable activities | 563,597 | 2,706,343 | 3,269,940 | 638,618 | 2,675,151 | 3,313,769 |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Included within income relating to provision of core services are the | ||
| following grants: | ||
| Edward Cadbury Trust | 4,000 | - |
| Evesons Charitable Trust | 40,000 | - |
| Herefordshire Community Fund | - | 2,399 |
| Herefordshire Community Safety Partnership | 4,700 | - |
| Kildare Trust | 25,000 | - |
| Masonic Charitable Fund | - | 2,000 |
| PCC Counselling | 292,501 | 239,783 |
| Rape Support Funds | 137,209 | 411,627 |
| RASASF | 146,321 | - |
| PCC Safer Streets 5 | 63,842 | - |
| Tesco | 1,000 | - |
| William Cadbury Trust | 20,000 | - |
| 734,573 | 655,809 |
5. INVESTMENTS
| Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL | Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Bank interest receivable | 22,894 | - | 22,894 | 5,723 | - | 5,723 |
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6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Total | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Staff costs | 9 | 2,551,585 | 2,431,352 | ||
| Capacity workers | 550,209 | 542,671 | |||
| Counsellors | 655 | 2,682 | |||
| Supervision | 30,625 | 30,214 | |||
| Training | 41,317 | 46,412 | |||
| Volunteer and staff travel | 56,322 | 67,907 | |||
| Premises | 87,230 | 97,526 | |||
| Outreach work | 11,927 | 9,806 | |||
| Stationery and books | 12,883 | 12,981 | |||
| Office expenses and consumables | Office expenses and consumables | 19,248 | 11,064 | ||
| Telephone | 31,120 | 34,175 | |||
| ICT | 56,516 | 91,309 | |||
| Advertising | 382 | 2,736 | |||
| Insurance | 15,435 | 10,055 | |||
| Professional fees | 737 | 14,196 | |||
| Other costs | 11,155 | 9,480 | |||
| Sundries | 3,452 | 2,860 | |||
| 3,480,798 | 3,417,426 | ||||
| Governance costs | 7 | 6,600 | 5,850 | ||
| 3,487,398 | 3,423,276 | ||||
| Analysed by fund | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 666,143 | 355,362 | |||
| Restricted funds | 2,821,255 | 3,067,914 | |||
| 3,487,398 | 3,423,276 | ||||
| 7. | GOVERNANCE COSTS | GOVERNANCE COSTS | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Audit fees | Governance of charitable activities | 6,600 | 5,850 |
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TRUSTEES (including related party transactions)
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charitable company during the year, nor were any expenses reimbursed (2023: £Nil).
During the year company secretarial services were provided by Kendall Wadley LLP of which Elizabeth Needham a Trustee is a partner. These amounted to £13 (2023:payroll and company secretarial services £7,354). Year end creditor due to Kendall Wadley of £Nil (2023: £Nil)
Dianne Whitfield who was a trustee of the charity until January 2023, is a trustee of Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW). During the year, income totalling £Nil (2023: £15,067) was invoiced to RCEW for the provision of Live Chat services, and £Nil (2023: £20,838) was invoiced by RCEW relating to the provision of
paid to (2023: £Nil).
STAFF COSTS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 2,144,606 | 2,064,198 |
| Social security costs | 193,365 | 182,766 |
| Pension costs | 213,614 | 184,388 |
| 2,551,585 | 2,431,352 | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Number | Number | |
| The average number of employees during the year was as follows: | ||
| Chief Executive | 1 | 1 |
| Staff managers | 2 | 3 |
| Operational and administrative staff | 91 | 87 |
| 94 | 91 |
No employee received total emoluments of more than £60,000 in the year (2023: Nil).
The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees.
During the year the total paid to key management was £168,121 (2023: £181,781).
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10. TRANSFERS
Transfers relate to the release of funds on completed projects as agreed with the fund providers.
11. DEBTORS
| DEBTORS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Trade debtors | 36,055 | 76,000 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 36,379 | 113,931 |
| 72,434 | 189,931 |
12. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Cash equivalents on deposit | 104,570 | 103,268 |
13. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | |
| Trade creditors | 45,713 | 47,888 | |
| Social security and other taxes | 45,006 | 40,901 | |
| Deferred contract income | 2 | 120,651 | 73,554 |
| Deferred income | 29,855 | 32,880 | |
| Accruals | 54,566 | 62,901 | |
| Other creditors | 3,138 | 7,350 | |
| 298,929 | 265,474 |
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14. PENSIONS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Defined contribution pension plans
The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for its employees. The amount recognised as an expense in the period was £213,614 (2023: £184,388).
The pension liability and expense are allocated to unrestricted or restricted based upon the employee that the contribution is for.
The outstanding pension contributions at the year end amounted to £523 (2023: £Nil).
15. DESIGNATED FUNDS
The income funds of the charity include the following designated fund which has been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for the specific purpose described below:
| Balance at | Movement | Balance at | Movement | Balance at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2022 | in funds | 1 April 2023 | in funds | 31 March 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Winding up provision | 300,000 | 20,983 | 320,983 | (20,983) | 300,000 |
| Legal and professional advice | 100,000 | - | 100,000 | - | 100,000 |
| PCC Contracts | - | 47,375 | 47,375 | - | 47,375 |
| Purple Leaf Staffing | - | - | - | 31,951 | 31,951 |
| Counselling service | - | 177,901 | 177,901 | (136,728) | 41,173 |
| 400,000 | 246,259 | 646,259 | (125,760) | 520,499 |
WMRSASC recognises the complexities of working within the sexual violence field and as such ensures that there are sufficient funds available to ensure that no clients are left without support should there be a need to close the organisation. WMRSASC has a clear exit strategy should additional funding not be forthcoming which includes staff redundancy, commitments to any debtors and ethical endings within the therapeutic relationships.
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16. RESTRICTED FUNDS
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising of the following unexpended balances of contracts, donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
| Balance at | Incoming | Resources | Balance at | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **1 April 2023 ** | Resources | Expended | Transfers | 31 March 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Counselling | 40,189 | 356,501 | (395,190) | - | 1,500 |
| ISVA/CSE | 89,393 | 1,996,770 | (2,072,993) | 1,530 | 14,700 |
| Rape Support Funds | - | 137,209 | (137,209) | - | - |
| RASASF | - | 146,321 | (146,321) | - | - |
| Safer Streets 5 | - | 63,842 | (63,842) | - | - |
| Other | - | 5,700 | (5,700) | - | - |
| 129,582 | 2,706,343 | (2,821,255) | 1,530 | 16,200 |
| Balance at | Incoming | Resources | Balance at | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2022 | Resources | Expended | Transfers | 1 April 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Counselling | 234,343 | 255,534 | (492,409) | 42,721 | 40,189 |
| IICSA | 208,759 | 111,189 | (217,761) | (102,187) | - |
| ISVA/CSE | 145,258 | 1,894,402 | (1,906,129) | (44,138) | 89,393 |
| Rape Support Funds | - | 411,627 | (411,627) | - | - |
| Safer Streets | 58,739 | - | - | (58,739) | - |
| Training | 59,591 | 2,399 | (34,988) | (27,002) | - |
| Other | 5,000 | - | (5,000) | - | - |
| Restricted Fund Balances | 711,690 | 2,675,151 | (3,067,914) | (189,345) | 129,582 |
| Counselling: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove District Council | Eveson Charitable Trust | The Big Give |
| Edward Cadbury Trust | Herefordshire County Council | William Cadbury Fund |
| Rowland Trust | PCC Sexual Violence Fund | Worcs County Council |
IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) - contract with Home Office for the provision of support to individual participants within the Truth project and Investigations.
ISVA/CSE Ministry of Justice
PCC CSE Funding
PCC ISVA Funding
Rape Support Funds (Herefordshire and Worcestershire) - grants directed through the Ministry of Justice to provide specialist support to female and/or male victims who have experienced rape or sexual abuse at any point in their life. Received to July 2023.
RASASF (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund) from August 2023 - grant directed through the Ministry of Justice to provide specialist support to female and/or male victims of sexual abuse.
Safer Streets 5 - grant for the delivery of training for community ambassadors and for school pupils to act as mentors to enable them to recognise and challenge inappropriate sexual activity.
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16. RESTRICTED FUNDS (CONT’D)
Training - mainly a grant from Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW) to support costs of rolling out additional ISVA training modules. Income also includes course fees from attendees.
Other - Tesco Grant CYP resources and Herefordshire Community Safety Partnership Train the Teacher project grant. Prior Year related to sound proofing.
17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are | ||||
| represented by: | ||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 1,076,972 | 520,499 | 16,200 | 1,613,671 |
| Fund balances at 1 April 2023 are | ||||
| represented by: | ||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 945,250 | 646,259 | 129,582 | 1,721,091 |
18. OPERATING LEASES
At the reporting end date the charitable company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Within 1 year | 47,013 | 47,176 |
| Between 2 and 5 years | 15,777 | 61,526 |
| More than 5 years | - | - |
| 62,790 | 108,702 | |
| Rent paid under operating leases in the year | 51,324 | 50,675 |
All operating lease payments are treated as an expense.
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19. CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Net expenditure for the year | (107,420) | (92,325) |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities | (22,894) | (5,723) |
| Movements in working capital | ||
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | 117,497 | (40,810) |
| (Decrease)/increase in creditors | 33,455 | (149,223) |
| 20,638 | (288,081) |
20. ANALYSIS IN CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
The charitable company had no debt during the year.
21. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charity is controlled by the Trustees.
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West Mercia
PO BOX 240, WORCESTER, WR] 2LF
WORCESTERSHIRE OFFICE : 01905 611655
HEREFORDSHIRE OFFICE 01432 266551
EMAIL: OFFICE@WMRSASC.ORG.UK WEBSITE: WWW.WMRSASC.ORG.UK
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CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1136677 COMPANY NO. 07083844
WEST MERCIA RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE IS A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
IN ENGLAND AND WALES. REGISTERED OFFICE 1S KENDALL WADLEY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS,
71 GRAHAM ROAD, MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR14 2JUS. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT PART OF
ANY WMRSASC PREMISES.
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