Company reglstration number: 07311689
Charity r¢gistration numbcr: 1138460
Sheffield Women's Aid
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Endd 31 March 2024
Community Accounting Plus
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Str¢ct
Nottingham
NGI 5GL

Sheffield Women's Aid
Contents
Reference and Administrative D¢tails
Trustees, Re￿}rt
2to9
Independent Examiner's Report
io
ststement of Financial Activities
11 to 12
Balance Sheet
13
Statement of Cash Flows
14
Notes to the Financial Statements
15to25

Sheffield Women's Aid
Reference and Administrative Details
Tru5tee5
Nicola Mosley-walia, Chair
Jacqueline Davison, Treasurer
Maureen Storey
Clare Fowler
Nicola Speake
Sarah Sonn¢
Senior MAnAgement Team
Holli¢ Venn, Chftef Ex¢¢utive
Janet Goodinson. Head of Operations
Julie ORourke. Lead Practitioner
Charity Registrfidon Nurnber
1138460
Company Registration Number
07311689
Registered office
Thomas Henry House
1-5 Church Street
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3BU
Independent ExAmRner
John O'Brien, employcc of
Community Accounting Plus
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Street
N'ottingham
NGI 5GL
Banker5
Virgin Money
681 Ch¢st¢rfield Road
Sheffield
S8 ORY
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The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of eompany law, present the annual report together with the
financial stalements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees and officer$
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Trustees:
Nicola Mosley-W31i4 Chair
Jacqucline Davison, Treasurer (appointed 25 May 2023)
Tansy Watrilow. Chair (resigned 7 December 2023)
Sonia Rashid, Tr￿UrcI (rcsigncd 25 May 2023)
Maureen Storey
Michelle Bailey (resigned 25 May 2023)
Clar¢ Fowl¢r
Nicola Sp¢akc (appointed 7 December 2023)
Sarah Sonne {appointeAI 7 DK¢mb¢r 2023)
Laura Patchett (appointed 7 D¢¢¢mb¢r 2023 and resigned 23 July 2024)
Structure? governance and management
Nature ofgoverning document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and reglstered charity. It is operated under the rules of its
memorandum and articles of association dated 12 July 2010 and m05t recently amended 25 January 2024. It has
no share capital and the liability of eacb member in the event of winding-up is limited to £1.
Reeruilmenl and appoinlmenl oftruste
All members of the Board of Trustees are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting and members may
be re-elected or re-appointed. SWA Trustee positions are are r￿rnited through a variety of means. word of
mouth and infornial contacts. advertising externally through the VAS websit¢ and Linkedln, alongside NTCVO
and spccialist sites recommended from G&ting on Board when particular skills arc rcquircd. Infornial interyiews
are conducted by the Chair and other trustees and undergo an induction period delivered by the CEO.
Trustee [C￿lt￿ent is supported by a dedicated policy to ensure a breadth and rang¢ of r￿rul¢M¢nt avenues are
cxplorcd to cnsurc SWA is a divcrsc board in ternis of skill sets and reflecting the communities we serve.
Indudion andirdining oftrusÉe
The CEO is responsible for the induction of new T￿Stee$ and identifying additional training nccds. in
consultstion with the Chair of the Board. The induction pmcess for new 'fruste¢5 involve5 the Chair, or another
Board member appointed by hcr. ¢nsuring that copies of th¢ documentation listed below is made availablc and
explained to the new member:
. The Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Supporting documentation - Aims & Objectives, key Policies & Procedures etc.
Roles & R¢sponsibilitics & D¢l¢gatcd Authorities
• Copies of th¢ most reccnt annual accounts and management acwunts.
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Arrangementsfor setting key managementpersonnel remuneration
SWA use5 local and national benchmarking against similar organisations to ensure its salaries for key managers
are fair and r¢fl¢ct the l¢v¢l of responsibility they hold.
Oryanlyailonal strncture
SWA is managed by a voluntsry Board of Trustees. with paid stsff undertaking the work of thc organisation and
dealing with the day to day administration. The Board rneets at least l O tim¢s each year. Task groups which
report to the Board meet when necessary, and the Board ¢onsid¢rs Quarterly Manag¢ment Accounts. The Board
and staff team together agree the forward strategy for tile organisation. in consultation with servic¢ users, and set
out in our strategic business plan. Progress is monitored against the plan and risk register. and policies and
procedures are reviewed in a regular cycle.
The organisation has been in existence as a charity since the 1970's. and is also now a charitable ¢ompany
limited by guarantee, incorporated on 12 July 2010, and registered as a ¢harity on 18 Octob¢r 2010. The
company was established under a Memorandum of Association which establishes the objects and powers of the
charitable company and is governed under Its Articles of Association.
Membets of the charity guarantee to Contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charity in the
event of winding up. The total numb¢r of such guarante¢s at 31st March 2024 was 6 (2023.. 5). The Tn￿te¢S are
members of the charity but this entitles them only to voting rights. The Trustees have no beneficial interest in
the charity. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity.
Objectives and Activities
Objects and aipKf
To relieve and support women and children who have suffered, or are in danger of suffering vAolenc¢ from
p¢rp¢trators known to them.
To educate and inform the public in all aspects of domestic violence.
ObJe¢tIv￿, strdtéglds ond oeilviil
Th¢ mgln g¢tivltie$ undertaken In re14tlon to those purposes
To provide access to safe and secure temporary accommodation for those service users that are at risk of
Significant harni, or are at risk of homelessn￿5 due the actions of a perpetrator known to them, and ensure that
they able to access safe and secure permanent accommodation.
The aim of our charity is to support female sutvivors of domestic abuse to make choiccs about their futhrc,
including supporting them through specialist practitioners, to recognise controlling behaviour, understand the
effect this has on them individually, their children, friend5 and family and to prevent repeat victimisation.
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Refuge Service for women and fam111￿ 4ffected by domestic Abuse
SWA are commissioned to provide two safe and secure self-contained refuges, accommodating a total of 37
women and their children at any one time. Single women are accepted into the service and accommodated in
single usclsmaller flats to ensure SWA maximise the accommodation to meet need. SWA are commissioned to
provide support for an average period of 6 months, howcvcr survivors may receive support for a long¢r p¢riod
whilst specialist practitioners support them to move into alternative/pemianent accommodation safely. Onc of
the flats is an emergency crash pad enabling 5urvivor5 to access SWA support out of oifice hours and is usuauy
accessed by the Police or SoGial Care to facilitate a swift response and make survivors safe.
Survivors are assessed by Sheffield City Council'5 housing pathway to be cliBiblc for refetTai into SWA
accommodation and to ensure their primary support need is that they are. or hav¢ b¢en, a victim of domcstic
abuse (Including coercive control) and arc at medium to high risk of harm. SWA do not operate any blanket
exclusions and assess each referral on a case by ￿se basis to ensure we are ablc to mect the needs of survivors.
Children and young people who are aependants of survivors can a150 be accommodated with no limitations on
age or sex.
P¢ts aTe accepted on one site as SWA recognis¢ the barri¢rs for those leaving with pets and the national shortage
of refuge a¢¢ommodation available to survivors with pets.
Multiple and Complex l%eeds
SWA a¢¢ommodate women and families with multipl¢ and Gomplex needs such as (but not limited to) drug and
alcohol use, menlal and physical health needs. language or learning disabAliti¢s. Having multiple and complex
needs are not barriers to accessing our support as SWA work from a trauma-informed slarting point and
recognise the many ways in which survivors ¢ope aTrd recover from domestic abuse,
SWA seek to balance the needs of existing setvice users against new referrals wkth similar needs, to ensure
women and children are not placed at risk. We reserve the right to decline referrals where risk may be
compromised. SWA works An partnership with external agencies to ensure additional support with complex
needs is provided.
Safeguarding Children and Adults
Children and Adults Safeguarding and management of risL is the essential framework of SWA'S work as this is
th¢ corn¢r5tone of how we keep survivors safe. Where there is evid¢nce that indicates that the survivor or her
children may be at risk of harm in the refuge, or others may be at risL SWA will request additional infornlation
and guidance from professionats that may be involved with the family before taking any decisions.
It is cssential that all asscssmcnts consider existing and potential safeguarding i&sues and SWA ensure that our
risk assessments (including the DASH a&8essment) at refe￿al are as thorough as possible. Thc 5afcty of the
family. and oth¢r5 Wlthin the refuge, staff and visitors are our priority. Where risk is identified as escalating and
safeguarding concerns are presenL SWA will always make thc appropriatc carly interventions and ensure that
survivor5 and families are involved in measures to support keeping them safe. SWA h&8 a named safeguarding
Icad at cach rcfugc.
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Safety and Security
Ensuring survivors are safe where they live is a key priority for SWA. To facilitate this our refuges have a range
of security measures and equipment in place to ensure women and families are safe, Each refuge has CCTV,
secure entry and access Systems and are flagg¢d to South Yorkshire Police, FIT¢ and Rescue and Ambulance
scrvices for a rapid r¢sponse. There are concierge Services on both sites to ensure there is a staff presence each
evening and overnight alongside an on-call rota provid¢d by staff. No visitors are allow¢d to site unless they are
arrdnged in advance and of a profcssional nature, unless by agreement
Each flat is self-contained which gTV¢S Brcatcr 5ccurity of tenu￿ to ensure there is privacy for families and these
are chcckcd montbly for health and safety purposes. SWA have robust fire safety systems across each site that
ar¢ tested twice a year alongside week]y fire t¢sts.
To further maintain the safety and security of the T¢fug¢s a PO Box is used for all cotr¢spond¢n¢e and is the
SWA r¢gist¢red address. All su￿1VorS are a5k¢d to adhere to maintaining th¢ confid¢ntial location and address
and SWA only use agreed rontra¢tors and tsxi services to ensure the address is only disclosed on a needs to
know basis.
SpeciAlist support
Each survivor has their own named key worker and children and young people have dedicated practltioners
a¢ross both sites. Following initial nccds assessments, support plans are then fonnulated with survivor5 to Create
a person centred approach assisting survivors to reach their goals and outeomes.
SWA have well trained and experienced practitioners to assist in areas such as securing the right to remain for
survivors with no recourse to public thnds, writing reports to assist in case conferences, family court and
civillcriminal proceedings and delivering trauma-infornled group work. Some of our staff speak community
languages to meet the comrnuni¢ation and cultural needs of our [￿Idents.
Staff are on site over 5 days a week. evenings and Bank Holidays to be responsive to survivor needs and t2ke
rcferrals more flexibly. All SWA staff work within a trauma informed framework and themsclvcs rcccivc
monthly reflective practire 5e55ions to ensure they are supported in thcir rolcs. which can be challenging.
SWA contract a concierge service as part of the CODtrd¢t requirements to ensure there is cover over cach rcfugc
overnight ensuring safety for all survivors.
Moving on to independent living
Throughout their stay in our refuges, survivors are encouraged to identify thcir aspirdtions and supported to
arhieve their goals, including move on into their own accommodation.
SWA have positive relationships with ex¢¢rnal providers outside of the City Council to widen the opportunities
for move on. SWA will assist with this process along the way, to give survivors the best POS5ibl¢ chance of
su¢eess in the future. Wher¢ siipport is needed after moving on independently, SWA works wilh Shelter to
ensure there is a smooth transition into maintaining their own accommodation, as well as applying for grants to
assist those w¢ support to have a smooth¢r move on experience.
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PUb￿C benef
Annually the charitable aims are reviewed by thc Board of Trustees and this annual report reviews what the
achievemcnts havc bccn for SWA during the reporting period.
The Trnstees have refe￿¢d to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's gencral guidance un public
nefit when reviewing the charity's aim5 and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular. the
Tlustees consider how planned activiti&8 will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.
Approximately 390/D of the organisation's total income is from rent and service charge relating to the tenancies.
This income covers the rental of the buildings, expenditure required to stock and maintain the tenancies and also
overs some of the staff costs a￿oCiat¢d with intensive housing management.
SWA'S main Source of income È5 deriv¢d frotn Sheffield City Council which covers both the rent and service
charge element for the building maintenance and upkcep. alongside a contract to dclivcr a sUPPOrt scrvicc to
survivors. SWA ¢Dgage in a procurement and commissioning process every 3-5 years to secure this work. In
2020 SWA. in partnership with IDAS. secured the Safe Accommodation tender tr) ensure these services
r¢maincd with specialist providers, with the contract awarded for a maximum of 5 years. This provides stability
for SWA and enables us to secure additional external funding to compliment the commissioned support.
SWA were successful in securing additional grants and donations over the reporting period which included
funding from The Clothworkers Foundaiion to rcw¢arpet on¢ of the refuges. Sheffield Town Trust for some
r¢d¢wrntion. JG Grav¢s to support an art project work for the charity's 50th birthday celebrations in 2024, and
HAF fvnding to deliver activities for children over the summer holidays. SWA fundraise throughout the year to
diversify our income, but inevitably some bids are unsuccessful in an increasingly competitiv¢ s￿tor.
Additionally, SWA are successful in securing a range of weekly volunteer hours to bring added value to the
organisation and support the operatlonal activity, in areas such as gardening, arts and Grafts, rys and chats,
picnics, work ready support, walking groups and cooking sessions,
The trustees confirni that they have complied with the requirements of se¢tion 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to
have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Aehlevements and performance
Sheffield Women's Aid's main achievements durin8 this pcriod includc the dcveloptnent of additional dispersed
propcrties. outside of the commission¢d refuge units. through a partnership with the Resonance Investment
Fund. managed by WISH [Women In Safe Flousing]. The Women's Aid movement was built upon securing safe
accommodation for women and thcir childrcn to havc choices available to them to escape domestic abuse. SWA
have an aspiration to grow as a charity and increase our offer of accommodation as this is our ar￿ of expert15e.
The development of more properties in Sheffield contributes to an overnll increase in units for survivors around
the county to acccss safc support. and works towards meeting the overall shortfatl of units identified in the
Wom¢n's Aid AnntMI Audit. During this period 2 addttional houses became available meaning 2 families and I
adult were able to find a place of safety.
We secured funding frotn the Clothworkers Foundation during this period to re-carpet the communal areas and 3
flats in one of our Tcfugcs. This has enabled the refiJg¢ to create a more welcoming environment for survivors to
live in. Service user5 assisted in choosing the carpets and have fed back what a difference it now makes in the
building. The CEO attended a fomial celebration event host¢d by the Clothworkers Foundation for all grantees
to meet each other and celebrate Ih¢ contributions charities make to communities. Sheffield Town T￿st also
donated money towards the r¢-decoraiing of some communal ar¢as and flats. with again survivors chooslng the
olours they wanted to see.
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The above work reflects the feedback recetved from our service user survey during tbis period, Revlewlng the
infomiation provided we created an action plan to demonstrate how we use survivor feedback to shape our
services. The décor and carpeting was spe¢ifi¢ally mentioned and we were fortunate in securing additional
nding to make this possible.
We also undertook our first staff survey during this period, and during th¢ staff team away day shared the areas
of success and areas for development that the leadership t&im have comrnitted to reviewing. The cost of living
risis. and limited increase in income during thi5 period. ha5 poscd challcnges in how we can recruit and r¢tain
stsff and this is something the leadership team and Board continue to consider to enable consistency and
sustainability for the charity.
Lastly. members of our Board of Trustees undertook service user wnsultation sessions with women in each of
our refuges. to ensure they can give us feedback about Issues that affect them. and to cnsurc board members and
service users havc dircct contact with each othw. Findings supported the feedback we received in the annual
surv¢y and gives us a firni foundation for our annual strategy and business operational plan for the following
year.
Below is an overview of our 5¢rvice users and the impact we have had with survivors of dome5tir abuse in the
reporting period.
During the 2023-24 year:
86 adult worn¢n were supported in our refuges, of which over half wcre aged between 26 and 40
620/0 of them had children with them, and over half of the ¢liildren were aged 0-5
67 children and young people in total were supported in our refug¢s
Over 700/0 of our adult service users had mental health support needs
In t¢mis of ethnicity, 55 /0 of our adult s¢rvice users were not White British, with 220/0 being Pakistani and 80/
African
36010 stated no r¢ligton, 350/0 were Muslim, and 151/1 o were Christian
230/0 of service users had N'o Recourse lo Publi¢ Funds at the point of referral and beginning support
A further 15 women were also support¢d through the 'crash pad, at one of our refuges. used as emergency
accommodation by the local authority
15 pets were supported in our refjjge site dedicated to being able to accept pets.
Some examples of adult seryice user outcomes during the period:
950/0 of all residents stated they f¢lt Safer as a result of accessing SUPPOTL and at le55 risk of harm from others
93% of thos¢ completing support rcported an improv¢m¢nt in their mental health and wellbeing
97% felt better able to manage their financial situation
86 /0 reported improvements in their support networks
88 /0 of mothers rcportcd an increase in their understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children and
young people.
Thanks
We would like to express our thank5 to the ClothwoTkers Foundation for thcir g¢nerous donation to enable
re-carpeting work in thc refuge. This has provided a more welcoming, trauma-infonned envtronment for
survivor5 to coin¢ into and live within. The refuge building covers a large footprinL and to havc all communal
areas and 3 flats re-¢arpeted was a significant und¢rtaking and would not hav¢ been possible without their
support.
Financial review
The restricted funds in the year included the SCC ¢ontract and grants from Children in Need, for work with
hildr¢n and young people. and from Global Charities.
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Polley oft rdfervef
SWA aim to hold between 3-6 months total eXp￿ditUre as unrestricted reserves in order lo me¢t its liabilities
and unforeseen expenditure. Unrestricted reserves (taking into account only Current assets) at the year-end
represent 5 months, total expenditure.
Quarterly budget reporting is undertaken to understand SWA'S finan¢ial positton to be able to mitigate any risks
where there is a material variance that may affe¢t the Charity's ability to maintain th¢ Gurrent levels of reserves.
Principal rifkn and uncertainlies
Risk managemeni
The Trustees are responsible for identifying. assessing and managing risks, to the organisation, our stsff and
service users. The Risk Register and Business Plan identify the strategic aims, structure, activities. challenges.
resources r¢quired and major risks to which the organisation is exposed. Th¢ Risk Register is approved by the
Board of Trustees annually and reviewed regularly.
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted fitnd4 which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level
that equates to at least 3-6 months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient ￿ndS to cover management
and administration support costs and to respond to emergency applications for grdnts, which may arise from
time to tim¢, Rtsk assessment and management is undertaken and recorded in relation to the spe¢ifi¢ servi¢¢s
delivered and in response to ¢hange5 in legislation and funding available. The Finance Policy and Pro¢edur¢s
outline those authorised to make payments. pla¢e orders and take other actions with financial consequences.
During the year to 31 March 2023, all major risks were r¢vi¢wcd. assessed and managed.
Cosl ofliving crisis
SWA are operating in a period of a cost of living crisis that has an impact for both those we support ond our
Staff. SW A have a static contract to deliver support which means year on year, unless an uplift is aivarded we
receive a r￿] term reduction in our income.
Accessing funding for cost of living support for survivors ¢8n be ¢hall¢nging and pla¢¢s them in fInancial
hardship. This can create arrears as they enter their new accommodation and d¢bt as they attempt to furnish and
equip their new properties if grants cannot be secured.
Re¢ruilmeni ap￿rela¥￿ing si
Being a good and fair employer is important to SWA but is challenging against a backdrop of reduced income
and extemal competition to fill sp¢cialist roles. SWA is a small charity so does not have multipl¢ inrom¢
streams to support back offi¢e Costs and spread central costs. SWA does operate in an environment that is
competitive with respect to recruiting and retaining stsff whiGh pr¢s¢nts risks if SWA cannot keep pace with
exlernal ternis and Gonditions. This will conlinue to pose challenges whilst a static contract is in place and heavy
ompetition for external funding i5 pr¢val¢nt. SWA is committed to considering annually how we can balance
the need to remain financially viable and be an attractive employer.
Plans for future periods
SWA will celebrate our 50th birthday during 2024 and thls is a significant milestone for a small specialist
charity. Celebration events are being planned for late 2024, to showc&%e our history and impact over our 50
years, and one of thes¢ will be timed to coincidc with the Inl¢rnational Day to End Viol¢nce Against Women
and the 16 Days of Artion.
An increase in our dispersed property portfolio will take place during 2024 to increase the safe accommodation
units we are able to offer survivors. All properties are self contained with gardens and 5UPPOrted by a dedicated
key worker. Our aim is to have met the target of10 properties by th¢ end of 2024-25.
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We hope to secure further funding for work with children and young people to maintain the support across both
refuges. aq we reach the end of 6 years of Children In Need ￿nding. Providing dedicated practitioners for
children and young people is a priority for Sheffield Women's Aid to ensure children and young people receive
a saf¢, trauma-infornied service in a setting where they ftel safe, to mai¢b the specialist service provided to
women.
Lastly. Sheffield Women's Aid will be undertaking a further accreditation process with Women's Aid Federation
England, to maintain our ¢xi5ting accreditation and demonstra* that we work to a recogni5ed quality standard.
Statement of Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the dircctors of Sheffield Women's Aid for the purposes of company law) are
ponsible for preparing the trustees, report and thc financial statemcllts in accordance with applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 {United Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practicc). including
rRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicablc in the UK and Republic of Ireland" The report 2nd
accounts have been prepared in ac¢ordanc¢ with the provisions in the Compani¢s Art 2006 relating to small
companies.
C￿￿panY law requires the trustees to prepare finan¢ial statcments for each financial year. Under company law
the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and appIl￿tiOn of resourtts.
in¢ludTng its income and expenditure. of the charitable ¢omp8ny for that period. In pr¢paring Ihese financial
statem¢Dts, the trustees are required to.,
select suitsbl¢ accounting policies and apply th¢m consistently"
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
nmke judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards, ¢omprising FRS 102 have been followed, subject lo any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalements. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will conlinue in business.
The trnstees are reS￿nSIble for keeping proper accounting re¢ords that can disclose with rwonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
omply with ihe Companie5 Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitablc
company and hence for taking r￿sonable steps for the prcvcntion and detection of fizud and other i￿egUlar1ties.
The trustee5 ar¢ Te5ponsible for the maintenance and integrity of thc COTporate and financial inforniation
included un thc charitable company'5 website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of
financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small companies pr(bvÈsion statement
This report has b¢en prcparcd in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Ath 2006.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of th¢ charity on 29 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
la Mosley-
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Sheffield Women's Aid ('the
Company,)
Jndependent examiner's report to the trustees of Sheffleld Women's Aid ('Ihe Company
I report to the charity tsvstees on my examinalion of the a¢¢ounts of the company for the year ended 31 March
2024.
Responsibilities 8Dd b*sÈs of report
As thc charity's tNste¢s of the Company (and also its dir¢rtors for the purposes of company law) you are
reswynsible for the prepardtion of the accounts in accordance with the rcquirements of the Companies Act 2006
('the 2006 Act.).
Having 5at15fi¢d myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts 18 carried out under sethion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('thc 2011 Act.). In carrying out My
examination I have followd th¢ Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the
2011 AGt.
Independent ex4min¢r's statement
Since th¢ Cornpany's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examin¢T must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 201 l Act. I confimi that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member
and Fellow of the Association of Charity Indepcndent Examiners. which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in ¢onne¢tion with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting re¢ords were not kept in respect ofthe Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requiremcnts of section 396 of the 2006 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and faiv view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination. or
4. the aceounts have not been prwared in accordance with the methods and principlcs of the Ststement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by chariti&s [applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the FinancÈal Rcporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102)].
I have no conccrns and have Come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this r¢port in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
John O'Brien MSC. FCCA. FCIE, employe¢ of Community Awounting Plus
F¢llow of the Association ol Charity Independent Examiners
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains
and Losses)
Unrestricted
fund5
Restricted
fullds
Total
2024
Tot41
2023
Note
Income 2nd Endowments from:
Donations and lega¢i¢s
Charitsble activities
Investment income
19,755
884,071
157
19,755
952,553
157
32.149
962,703
165
68,482
Total incomc
903,983
68,482
972 465
995,017
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
{807,930)
{40,766}
(848,696)
(841,154)
Total expenditure
(807,930)
40,766
(848,696)
(841,154)
Net income
96,053
27,716
123,769
153,863
Net movement in funds
96.053
27.716
123,769
153.863
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
326.726
146.417
473,143
319.280
Total funds carried forward
20
422.779
174.133
596.912
473,143
All of the charity's activitie5 derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 20.
The notes on page5 15 to 25 fom] an iDt¢grdl part of these fLnancial statements.
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(Including Income and Expenditure Account aiid Stateinent of Total Recognised Gains
and Losses)
These are the figure5 for the previous accounting period and are included for comparAtive purposes
Unrestrictrd
Res¢ricted
Total
funds
fund5
2023
Note
Income and FandoiYm¢nts from:
Donations and legacies
Charitsble activitlC5
Investment income
32.149
767,257
165
32,149
962,703
165
195,446
Total income
799.571
195,446
995.017
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
(722,785)
(118,369}
(841,154)
Total expenditure
(722.785)
(118,369)
(841.154)
Net income
76,786
77,077
153.863
Net movement in fund5
76,786
77.077
153,863
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
249.940
69,340
319,280
Total funds Ca￿Led fOn¥￿d
20
326,726
146,417
473,143
The notes on pages 15 to 25 forni an integral part of these financial statanents.
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Sheffield Women's Aid
(RegAStration number: 07311689)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fix¢d assets
Tangible ass¢ts
23,488
12.688
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
io
68,623
632.776
98.667
439.478
701,399
538.145
Creditors: Amounts falling due Ivithin one ye#r
12
(127,975)
(77,690)
Net current assets
573,424
460.455
Net assets
596,912
473,143
Funds of the chA Tity:
Restrieted income funds
Restricted funds
20
174.133
146.417
Unrestricted incom¢ funds
Unrestricted funds
422,779
326,726
Total funds
20
596,912
473,143
For the financial year ending 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to ¢x¢mption from audit under section 477
of the Comwiies A¢t 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities:
The members have not required the ¢harty to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordan¢¢ with section 476" and
The directors acknowl¢d8¢ their responsibilities for complying with the requiremen¢5 Of the Act with respect
to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordanc¢ with th¢ special provisions relating to companies
subject ¢0 the small compaJ)ies regime within Part I S of th¢ Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements on pages I l 10 25 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 29
October 2024 and signed on their behalf by".
Jacqueline Davison
Trustee
The notes on pages 15 to 25 form an integral part of these finan¢ial statements.
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Sheffield Women's Aid
Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Cash flows from operating Actlvities
Net ¢a$h income
123,769
153,863
Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items
D¢prc¢iation
Investment income
3,172
{157)
126,784
4.229
(165)
157,927
Working ¢apital adjustments
D¢creasel(increase) in debtors
Increas&(de¢rease) in creditors
{Decreaseyincrease in deferred inrom¢
10
12
12
30,044
118,612
(68 J27)
(32,944)
{22,934)
68,327
Net cash flows from operdting activities
Cash floiys from investlng *ctivities
Interest receivable and slmilar income
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash flows from investing a¢livities
Net increase in and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at l April
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March
Reconclll*tion of net cash flow to movement in Det funds
Increase in c&sh
207.113
170,376
157
(13,972)
165
{13,815
165
193,298
170,541
439,478
268.937
632.776
439,478
193,298
170,541
Net funds at l April 2023
439,478
268,937
Net funds at 31 March 2024
632,776
439,478
All of th¢ cash flows are derived from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The notes on pages 15 to 25 forn) an integrnl part of th¢sG financial statements.
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Sheffield Women's Aid
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
l Accounting policies
Summary of significant Accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The prfftnclpal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statemenis are set out below.
These policies have been consistently applied to aIl the years presented, unless otherwise slated.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance wlth the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019)
(Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
{FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of prepAr*tion
SheffIeld Women's Aid meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are
initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant a¢¢ounttng
policy notes.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The trLiStees assess whether the use of going concern is appropiiatc i.e. wh¢th¢r th¢ff are any material
uncertainties related to ¢vents or ¢onditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to
continue as a goiiig concern. The trustees make this assessinent in respect of a period of one year from the dale
of approval of the financial statements.
Xneome 2nd endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or ar¢ of a general
nature is recogntsed when ihe charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that th¢ income will be
received and the amount can be m￿Sured with sufficient reliability.
Donalions and legacies
Donations are re¢ogniscd when the Charity has been notifted in writing of both the amout)t and settlement date.
In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of perforn)ance by the charity before the
harily is entitled to the funds, the Income is deferred and not recognised until either those Conditions are fully
met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within th¢ control of the ¢harity and it is probable that these
conditions will be fuifJll¢d in the reporting period.
Gronts recelvable
Grants are recognlsed wben the charity has an entitlement to ihe funds and any conditions Linked to the grants
have b¢en met. Where perforniance conditions are attached to the grant are yet to be met. the income is
¢ognised as a liability and inGlud¢d on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Deftrred income
Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to incoming resource5 in the
period for whlch, it has been received. Such incorne is only deferred when:
The donor specifies that th¢ grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods. or
- The donor has IM￿Sed condltions which must be met before the charity has unconditional ¢rAtitlement.
Inv￿LMent income
T)ividends arc rccognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has bc¢n received of the dividend
due.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once thcre is a Icgal or constructive obligation trj that expenditure. it is probable
settlement is requircd and the amount can be me3sured reliably. All costs are allorated to the applicable
expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs lo that category. Where wsts cannot be dirKtly attributcd to
particular heading5 ihey have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff
costs allocated on th¢ b&%is of time spenL and depreciation Charges allocated on the portion of the asset's Use.
Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable aclivilie5
Charitable ¢xpenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to 5u¢h activities and those costs of an
indirect nalure necessary to support them.
Governance costs
These include the costs attrlbutable to the ¢harity'S compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements,
including audit. strategic management and trnstees meetings and reimbursed expcns¢s.
Governmcnt gr*nts
Government grants are rccognised based on the aCC￿al model and are measured at ihe fair vaIuc of the asset
received or receivable. Grants are cla55ificd &$ relating either to rev¢nue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue
arc rccognised in income over the period in which the related costs arc recognised. Grants relating to assets arc
recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred. it is
recognised as deferred incomc.
Taxation
Thc charity is considered to ptss the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Financc Act 2010 and
therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK ¢orporation tax purposes. Accordingly. the
charity is potentially ¢x¢mpt from taxation tn r¢spert of income or capital gains rec¢iv¢d within categories
ov¢red by Chaptsr 3 Part I l of the Corporation Tax A¢¢ 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Charg¢able
Gains Act 1992. to the extent that such inwme OT sains are applied exGlusiv¢ly to charitable pUr￿Ses.
Tanglble fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially r¢wrded at cost, Icss any subsequent accumulated
depreciation and sub5¢quent accumulated impairnient losses.
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Sheffield Women's Aid
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Depr¢ciation gnd amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tsngibl¢ fix¢d assets so as to WTite off the cost or valuation. less any estimated
residual value. over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class
O￿l¢C furniture & equipment
Fixtures & fittings (Refug¢)
Depreciation method #nd rate
25 % reducing balance
250/0 reducing balance
TNd¢ debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services perfotThed in the ordinary
course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently MeaSu￿d at amortised cost
using the effeclive interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impaimi¢nt of trade
debtors is ¢stabli5h¢d when there is objective evidence that the ¢harity will not be able to collect all amounts due
according to the original tems of th¢ re¢¢ivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and caIl deposits. and other short-terni highly liquid
investments that arc readily convertible to a known amount of c&8h and are subject to an insignificant risk of
change in value.
Trade cr¢ditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acqufftred in the ordinary course of
business from suppliers. Accounts payable ar¢ classified as current IAabiliti¢s if the charity does not have an
unconditional right. at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve
months after the rewrting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months
fter the reporting dat¢, they are presented as non-current liabilities,
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at arnortised cost
using the effective int¢r¢st method.
Fund stru¢tur¢
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that ar¢ available for u5¢ al the trustees, discretion in furtherance of
the objectives of the eharity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aslde for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted income funds are those grants for use in a particular area or for spe¢ifi¢ putpos¢s, thc use of which is
restrirttd to that area or purpose.
Pensions and other post retirement obligations
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed
contrtbutions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructtve obligation to pay further
ntributions ¢v¢n if th¢ ￿nd does not hold sutricient assets to pay all employees the benefits fflating to
employee service in ihe current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they a
due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for setvice, the excess As recognised as a prepayment.
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Iyotes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
2 Income from donations and legRcies
Ullrestrlcted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations and legacies.
Donations from companics. trusts and slmilar
proceeds
Donations froin individuals
Grants. including capital grants-
Government grants
19,134
621
19,134
621
9,313
22,836
19.755
19,755
32.149
3 Income from ch¥rit*ble A¢tlvAties
Unrestrieted
funds
Gener41
Restricted
funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Grants & donations
Service agreements
Housing benefit
Residents contributions
Services
Sundry in¢ome
68.482
68.482
404,665
447.339
31,182
885
195.446
419.419
297.964
17,820
30,454
1.600
404,665
447,339
31.182
885
884,071
68,482
952,553
962,703
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
nds
General
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Interest re¢eivable and similar income;
Inte￿5t [C￿1Vable on bank deposits
157
157
165
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Sheffield Women's Aid
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
5 Expenditure on charltable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Houstng costs
Bank ch￿geS
Depreciation
Activities & trips
Insurance
Legal & professional
Equipment, repairs & IT
Office administration
Printing & stationery
Publications & subscriptions
Recruitment
Siaff travel
Training & conferences
Sundry paymetils
Telephone & postage
Welfare costs
Wages, NI & pension
Volunteer expenses
349,812
552
3.172
3,623
14,506
12.320
7,743
1762
4,506
725
135
349,947
552
3.172
4,710
14.506
12,320
7,743
9,434
4,506
725
277.333
4,229
16,792
9,230
9.979
29.172
7,709
6.026
20,791
464
2.180
1,606
1,087
6,672
1,976
1.661
654
23.025
394
380,499
186
55
2.162
1.716
654
23,025
394
413,130
13,779
3.169
438,600
95
32.631
807,930
40,766
848,696
841,154
In addition to the expenditure analysed above, there are also governance costs of £2,190 (2023 - £1,980) which
relate directly to charitable activities. See not¢ 8 for further details.
6 Net incomingloutgoing reSou￿t$
Net incoming resources for the year include:
2024
2023
Depreciation of fixed &ssets
3,172
4,229
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
7 Stxff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
2024
2023
Staff costs during the yexr were:
Wagcs and saIarie5
Social security costs
Pension costs
364,255
26,481
22,394
384,843
29.720
24.037
413,130
438,600
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during
the year Wds as follows..
2024
2023
Average number of employees
16
17
15 (2023 - 17) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.
Contributions to th¢ employee pension sch¢mes for the year totalled £22.394 {2023 - £24.037).
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
The total employe¢ benefits of the key management pcrsonncl of the charity were £139,231 (2023 - £139,640).
8 AnalysLs of governance and support Costs
Support costs have not been separately allocated and disclosed as the Trustees belteve they are immal¢rial to the
fjnancial statements.
Governance eosts
Unrestricted
runds
General
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Independent examiner f¢es
Examination of th¢ financial statements
2,190
2.190
1.980
2,190
2,190
1,980
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Sheffield Women's Aid
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
9 TAngible fixed Assets
Fixtures & flttlngs
Office furniture &
equipment
Total
Cost
At l April 2023
Additions
42,867
13.972
35,897
78.764
13,972
At 31 March 2024
56,839
35,897
91736
Depr￿12t1On
At l April 2023
Charge for the year
34,173
2.173
31,903
999
66,076
3,172
At 31 March 2024
36,346
32,902
69.248
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
20,493
2,995
23.488
At 31 March 2023
8,694
3,994
12.688
10 Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors
25,314
1.829
41,480
49,712
2,994
45,961
68,623
98.667
A I Cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
C&8h on hand
Cash al bank
1,196
631.580
880
438,598
439.478
632,776
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Deferred income
5,794
122,181
9,363
68,327
127,975
77,690
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Sheffield Women's Aid
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
13 Obliggtions under leas&8 and hire purchase contr2cts
Opergting lease eommitments
Total ￿tUre minimum lease payments under non-can¢ellable operating Icases are as follows:
2024
2023
LRnd and buildings
Within one year
Between one and five years
160.000
480,000
160,000
640,000
640,000
800,000
Other
Within one year
Between one and fjve years
5,450
6,358
8,300
11,808
11,808
20,108
14 Charity status
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have shar¢ capltal. Each of th¢
trusi¢es is liable to wntribute an amount not exceedlng £1 towards th¢ assets of the ¢harity in th¢ event of
liquidation.
15 Fecs payable to independent examiner
During the period, the fees payable (¢x¢luding VAT) to the charlty's independent examiner are analysed as
follows:
2024
2023
Indep¢ndent examination
1,825
1,650
1.825
1,650
16 Commitments
Contingent liability
The ¢harity's trustees have written off £15,535 of pot¢ntial rent creditors in 2017118. They hav¢ done this
because in their ¢xperienc¢ amounts over two years are rarely pursued further by the housing benefit ag¢n¢y
despite the charity's best efforts to resolv¢ these outstanding amounts. If the housing benefit agency change their
policy. the ¢harity could face an obligation to pay back this amount. This is not considered probable and has
therefore not been provided for in the a¢￿￿nts.
The totsl amount contra¢ted for but not provided in the finan¢ial st&tements wa5 £Nil (2023 - £Nil).
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
17 Tax*tion
The charity is a registered charity and 15 therefore exempt from twtion.
18 Trustees remuneratlon and expenses
No trustees. nor any persons wnnected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the
year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
19 Related party tr*nsactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
20 Funds
Balance at
31 March
2024
B4l¥nce at I
April 2023
Incoming
resource5
Resourr
expended
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
General
General Fund
260,332
903,983
(807,930)
(10,000)
346,385
Designaled
Building rcpair5
66.394
10.000
76,394
To¢al unrestrieted funds
326.726
903,983
(807.930)
422,779
Restricted funds
Children in Need
Ministries for Housing,
Communities & Local Govt.
Global Charities
John Lewis
8,623
33,482
(23,365)
18,740
108.319
(2.097)
(9,148)
(6,156)
106.222
25.852
23,319
35.000
29,475
Total restrirted funds
146,417
68.482
40.766)
174, L33
Total funds
473,143
972,465
848,696)
596.912
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance 4t I
April 2022
Incoming
resourees
Resources
expended
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
GeneMI
General Fund
192,719
799,571
(721,958)
(10,000)
260,332
DesIgn￿ed
Building repairs
57,221
827
10,000
66,394
Total unr￿trICted thnd$
249.940
799.571
(722,785
326,726
Restricted
Children in Need
Ministries for Housing,
Communities & Local Govt.
Violence Redu¢tion Unit
(Back Office)
John iKwis
Violence Reduction Unit
(Children)
Violence Reduction Unit
(Adira)
1,301
31,861
(24,539)
8.623
38,539
137.739
(67,959)
108.319
15,998
(15,998)
{25)
29,500
29,475
6,482
(6,482)
3,366
{i,366
Total restricted funds
69,340
195,446
(118,369)
146,417
Total thnds
319,280
995,017
(841,154)
473,143
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
C11ildren in Need: This is to fjJnd two play-leadcrs, sessional play workers and a¢tivities'
Violence Reduction Unit, South Yorkshire Police: Funding a pilot of a new role for iwo parenting support
Move More (VAS grant): This grant was to pay for a¢tivity sessions with residents.
Ministries for Housing. Communities & Local Governm¢nt.' To adapt to the Covid lockdown, providing laptops,
smart phones and VPN'S for staff to work remotcly.
NHS Clinical Commissioning Group.. This was part of the Winter Pressures fi￿d for impmvlng mental health
and wellbeing.
John Lewis Foundation: This funding is to provide employability education and training for resid¢nts, this fitnd
will start An the next financial year.
Support to Women and families.. Sheffield City Council (SCC) o)mmission SWA to deliver 5UPPOrt to women
and families in the refuge, and award a multiple year contract to enable the delivery of this support following a
t¢nder process. This includes providing emotional and prd¢tical support to 37 domestic abuse survivors and their
children to enable them to live safely and move onto independent accommodation, within a trauma infomled
environment.
The Designated fund is funding put aside for the upkeep of the building. The trat)sfer from General funds
towards a sinking fund to cover major repairs and insurance for Refuge l as its liability under the le&8e variation
with the landlord.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
21 AnAlysis of net As$cts between funds
Unrestricted
2024
Total funds
GenerAI
Designated
Restricted
Tangible fixed assets
Current &ss¢ts
Current liabilities
23,488
450.S72
(127,975)
23.488
701.399
127,975)
76,394
174,133
Total net assets
346,385
76,394
174,133
596,912
Unrestrirted
2023
Total funds
General
Designated
Re5trleted
Tangible fixa 8ss¢ts
Current assets
CutTent liabilities
12,688
325,334
(77,690)
12,688
538,145
(77.690
66.394
146,417
Total net assets
260,332
66,394
l46,417
473,143
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