COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 03886363 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1140227
North Wales Women's Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements
31 March 2026
North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2026
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Year ended 31 March 2026
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the
unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name North Wales Women's Centre Limited Charity registration number 1140227 Company registration number 03886363 Principal office and registered 46-54 Water Street office Rhyl Denbighshire LL18 1SS The trustees S N Farrell S Walls A Ogle (Resigned 23 October 2025) A James Dr S Dubberley A J Hill Ms J Jones (Appointed 23 October 2025) Company secretary Abby Lewis Independent examiner Bruce Roberts FCA
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Structure, governance and management
LEGAL STATUS
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 30th November 1999
and registered as a charity on 4th November 2011. The company was established under a
Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and
is governed under its Articles of Association, as amended by special resolution, 5 December 2010.
The Company Number is 3886363 (registered in England and Wales) and the Charity Number is
1140227. The liability of each member in the event of winding up shall be restricted to £10.
RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Under the requirements of the Articles of Association, the number of Directors shall be not less than
three nor, unless otherwise determined by a general meeting, shall not be subject to any maximum.
Trustees are subject to retirement by rotation according to the terms dictated by the Articles (clause 59
on). If a trustee is willing to be re-appointed, and no alternative has been put forward, the trustee is
deemed to be re-appointed unless the meeting decides not to fill the vacancy or unless a a resolution
to re-appoint the trustee is lost. Proposed new trustees must be recommended by the existing
trustees, or appropriate notice must have been given by a Member qualified to vote at the meeting.
Trustees may be removed subject to the conditions in the Articles.
Recruitment is normally achieved via the media of advertising, word of mouth and local volunteer
bureau or other agencies. Recruitment of new trustees is prompted by the retirement or removal of
existing trustees, or the perceived need to strengthen the board in particular areas of experience.
TRUSTEE INDUCTION AND TRAINING
Upon appointment to the board, each new trustee is provided with information on their responsibilities
as a trustee and director of the Company. Each new trustee is expected to familiarise themselves with
this information and the aims and objectives of the charity, and seek guidance on areas with which
they require additional advice or clarification. Trustees are encouraged to take advantage of training
where available.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees have established a risk examination policy which looks at the major strategic, business
and operational risks which the charity faces and ensure that systems have been established to
mitigate the charity's exposure to the major risks. The trustees undertake to regularly consider the
major risks applicable to the charity and review during the year if deemed necessary. They also
undertake to decide how to respond to the risks in order to mitigate the effect of such risks. Internal
control risks (including the risk of fraud) have been minimised by the rigorous adherence to the
financial control measures in place. The trustees are satisfied with the current procedures in place.
During the year no incident involving Health and Safety has occurred that required reporting to a
statutory agency.
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ORGANISATION
North Wales Women's Centre Ltd is governed by a Committee of trustees, who are appointed under
the terms of the Articles of Association. The trustees who served on the committee are as follows:
S Farrell
S Walls
A Ogle (resigned 23 October 2025)
A James
Dr S Dubberley
A J Hill
J Jones (appointed 23 October 2025)
Our Board of Trustees are a group of dedicated individuals who are committed to our vision. Together
they use their wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills to guide and support us to achieve our
aims. The Board meet at least quarterly to develop and agree strategy and ensure that
organisational policies and processes are complied with. Service delivery is delegated to the
Services Manager and in addition the trustees have delegated the day-to-day management of the
Charity to the Chief Executive Officer, Abby Lewis, who is also Company Secretary. The Trustees
give their time voluntarily.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Trustees have reviewed the requirement to provide public benefit and are satisfied that the
activities of the charity are wholly focussed to provide benefit to the women of the community of Rhyl
and the surrounding area that it aims to serve, thereby complying with the duty in section 4 of the
Charities Act 2006 to have regard to the guidance provided by the Commission. The organisation
continues to evolve in answer to the well evidenced need for a gender specific approach to the
support and skills development of women in our community. Our mission remains:
'to advance the economic and social development of women in our communities'
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Objectives and activities
OBJECTIVES OF NORTH WALES WOMENS CENTRE LIMITED
� To develop the capacity and skills of women of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Rhyl and North Wales, in particular but not exclusively women who have committed criminal offences or are at risk of committing criminal offences in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.
� To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship, or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life
� To promote general charitable purposes for the benefit of the women of North Wales, and to provide relief from financial hardship and social and/or economic disadvantage and to advance the education of women; and in particular, to provide opportunities for women to participate fully in the life of their community in ways which address and alleviate social and economic disadvantage.
The North Wales Women's Centre carries out these objects by providing a safe 'one stop shop' for the
multi service provision of information, support, advocacy, training, and referral on issues relating to
work, health, and wellbeing.
The last 12 months
Strategic report
The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic
report of the charity.
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Achievements and performance
1. Strategy & Planning - Women Centred Services
The NWWC are continuing to see an increase in demand for services and increased complexity of the
women's needs, added to this it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure funding from charitable
trusts and foundations due to the amount of competition faced when applying. Due to these
constraints the NWWC is increasing its partnership work with other voluntary organisations to secure
larger, longer termed contracts, strengthen and influence credibility and embedding lived experience
meaningfully within decision making.
The NWWC is also part of the National Women's Justice Coalition (NWJC), a group of 26 women's
organisations that is a recognised voice on women's justice, supporting policy engagement,
strengthening practice, and elevating the role of women's specialist services. The NWJC is a fierce
advocate for strengthening the case for sustainable investment in women's services.
2. Key Activity Areas
North Wales Women's Centre provides a safe place for women to access information, one to one
support, advocacy and training on issues relating to health, wellbeing, and work. Women can be
referred or self-refer for support. Typical issues dealt with are domestic abuse, homelessness, and
poverty. Women come to access help for their problems, build their self confidence and learn new
skills in an environment that encourages socialising supportiveness dignity and respect.
We remain committed to the key delivery areas below which collectively work to achieve our goal of
'empowering women to live better lives'.
These are:
1. Education, Training, Personal Development and Employment Support including Volunteering - Providing services and activities which empower marginalised women to progress through participation in these areas
2. Health and Wellbeing - Providing information and services which empower women to improve their health and wellbeing and that of their families
3. Safer Communities / Community Justice - Providing a one stop shop for access to information and support for women who are or have been victims or witnesses of crime; Together with providing support for women who are at risk of offending or subject to the Criminal Justice System in order to address issues of offending behaviour and to divert them from custody and / or criminal justice system.
4. Strategic and Community Voice - To be a voice for women in our community and affect change in local, regional, and national issues and services which impact on women and gender inequality.
5. Organisational Sustainability - To develop and maintain the North Wales Women's Centre as a valued and sustainable resource, underpinned by ethical & robust policies and procedures.
3. Team / Staffing
On 31 March 2026, there were 8 staff in post providing 6 Full time equivalent workers.
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Chief Executive Officer -
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Services Manager�Volunteer and Community Coordinator�Information and Support Worker�2 One Wales case workers -
Projects Administrator -
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Volunteer and Community Administrator�57 volunteers registered (various roles)
4. The Women we provide services to
Who do we support?
The 3 centres are based in Rhyl, Bangor, and Llandudno, where women present with problems
associated with areas of urban deprivation including high unemployment and poverty rates, health
inequalities and low educational attainment. The North Wales Women's Centre provides a one stop
shop resource for women and girls from age 16 upwards.
How Many?
During 2025-2026, 556 women accessed services at the Centre. This figure comprises 105 women
who accessed support services for the first time and 131 women whose support was ongoing from the
previous year. The remaining women have accessed community and volunteering services.
Referrals
Word of mouth (self-referral) continues to be the main source of referrals.
Alcohol Mis-Use Services |
4 |
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Checkpoint / Pathfinder |
19 |
Police - Domestic Abuse Officer |
22 |
Citizens Advice Bureau |
2 |
Police Custody Suite |
68 |
Domestic Abuse Specialist |
36 |
Employment Services |
5 |
Employment Services |
5 |
Health |
20 |
Housing |
2 |
Mental Health Services |
19 |
Prison Community Rehabiliation Services |
5 |
Probation Service |
20 |
Self-referral |
110 |
Social Services |
2 |
Beneficiary protected characteristics and demographic information
(We collect protected characteristic information on an anonymous and voluntary basis.)
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Total |
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Age Range: |
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16-18 |
2 |
19-24 |
19 |
25-34 |
56 |
35-44 |
65 |
45-54 |
47 |
55-64 |
32 |
65+ |
15 |
Physical or Sensory Impairment: |
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Language: |
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Welsh |
2 |
English |
231 |
Other |
3 |
Women with Children: |
111 |
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Achievements and performance (continued)
Of a total cohort of 236 women who responded to the question, the breakdown of ethnicity was:
White
| White | |
|---|---|
Welsh/ English/ Scottish/ Northern Irish/British |
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Irish |
226 |
Gypsy or Irish Traveller |
4 |
Other white background |
- |
| Mixed/multiple ethnic groups | |
White and Black Caribbean |
2 |
White and Black African |
- |
White and Asian |
- |
| Asian/Asian British | |
Indian |
- |
Pakistani |
1 |
Bangladeshi |
- |
Any other Asian background |
- |
| Black/African/Caribbean/Black British | |
African |
1 |
| Other ethnic group | |
Other ethnic group |
1 |
Prefer not to say |
1 |
Of the whole cohort of 236 women who accessed support and responded to the question, the
employment status was as follows;
Employment status
Total |
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|---|---|
Employed full time |
39 |
Employed part time |
31 |
Unemployed |
120 |
Retired |
19 |
Student |
8 |
Unable to work (long term sick) |
8 |
Self employed |
8 |
Volunteering |
3 |
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5. Support
NWWC categorises its support into the following support pathways. Women may have more than
one need for support, and this is reflected in the numbers of women who accessed support on each
pathway during the year. The data below reflects the 236 women who accessed support:
Pathway
| Pathway | |
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Number of |
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women |
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receiving |
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support with |
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pathway |
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Alcohol |
28 |
Drugs |
17 |
Accommodation |
38 |
Personal Development (ETE) |
121 |
Offending |
56 |
Attitudes, Thinking & Behaviour (ATB) |
100 |
Health, Wellbeing & Reducing Isolation (including mental health) |
397 |
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse |
107 |
Finance Benefit & Debt |
46 |
Children, Families & Relationships |
80 |
Gambling |
2 |
Sex working |
2 |
To assess the complexity of need we group the numbers of women by the number of needs a woman
states she needs support with. (e.g. support around domestic abuse often requires support around
accommodation and/or finance). We therefore assume that the higher the number of needs, the
more complex the support requirements of the woman. Over the last year the proportion of women in
each category has remained at similar levels to the previous year.
Women with Multiple Needs
2025-2026 |
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Women receiving support on |
1-2 issues |
32 |
Women receiving support on |
3-4 issues |
154 |
Women receiving support on |
5+ issues |
50 |
The data below highlights the growing complexity of need
Key needs: Health
63 women were diagnosed with a chronic illness
189 women identified mental health as a need
122 women diagnosed with a mental health issue
77 women disclosed that they have self-harmed
Accommodation
Of the 38 women identifying housing as a problem:
8 women were homeless
15 women were living in a hostel
10 women were living with a relative or a friend
19 women were living with a parent or guardian.
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The remainder were living in their own home or did not state where.
Children
Whilst the majority of women with children stated that they lived with them at home:
16 women stated that their children were with family or friends
7 women stated that their children were in foster care
3 women disclosed that their children have been removed
96 women were lone parents
Outcomes achieved as a result of support
The impact of the services we deliver is monitored through collection of a variety of evidence.
Outcomes related to each pathway, are evidenced by information gathered through supporting
documentation, through case notes or the use of the 'distance travelled' tools and case studies. Of
the 236 women who accessed support services, many achieved one or more outcomes as the below
table demonstrates:
Outcomes Achieved - (there may be multiple outcomes for each woman)
| omes Achieved - (there may be multiple outcomes for each woman) | |
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Whole |
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cohort 236 |
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Accommodation (e.g. moved from unsafe to safe accommodation; homeless to |
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accommodated). |
61 |
Alcohol (e.g. management; reduced frequency; cessation) |
38 |
Drugs (e.g. management; reduced frequency; cessation) |
8 |
Attitudes, thinking and behaviour (e.g., reduction in offending behaviour; improved |
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anger management) |
373 |
Children, families, and relationships (e.g., improved parenting skills; children |
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removed from child protection register; improv |
58 |
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse service outcomes (e.g., women and children |
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are safe; increased levels of self-esteem; empowered |
164 |
Finance, benefit and debt (e.g., debt reduction; increased income and taking |
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control of finances) |
150 |
Well-being & Mental Health |
2,066 |
Personal development: education, training, and employment (e.g., gaining a |
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qualification; increase in confidence) |
241 |
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6. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES 2025-2026
I. Personal Development Workshops and Health and Wellbeing Interventions
Women can access a wide variety of specialist workshops and interventions once their need has been
assessed by a worker. The type of intervention is therefore related to the need identified. The
workshops and courses are delivered by skilled facilitators, and the positive impact can be
transformational for women.
During the year 291 women attended these courses listed below:
Confidence Building (6 x 2.5-hour sessions) 65 women completed
Managing Emotions (6 x 2hr sessions) 63 women completed
Managing Anxiety (6 x 2 hr sessions) 48
Understanding Relationships (6 x 2hr sessions) 44 completed
Own My Life (16 x 2 hr sessions) 34 Completed
Pathways (Offending behaviours - service user led) 37 completed
Course and workshop feedback : A sample of some of the feedback listed below demonstrates the hugely positive impact of these sessions on the lives of those who have taken part.
Responses to "what have you gained and found helpful from the course":
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If it wasn't for you and the help you have given, I would've gone over the blue bridge. -
She gave me ideas to put into practice and also listened. It has benefited me greatly with my -
mental health. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Just being able to get out of the house and meet new people. -
I loved the tutor; she was amazing and listened to our feelings and showed us how to use tools to -
manage. I found the course very helpful It gave me the chance to talk about my difficulties. I have learned a new skill and become a stronger person. Thank you.
� The tutor was so good at creating a calm, non-judgemental, fair environment, whilst giving general tools and personalised advice. The course was so daunting at first. It has helped identify more needs, but I have also shown some improvement, and it has given me tools to use and feel less guilty about looking after myself.
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It has helped me a lot. That I'm just as important as everyone else. -
It's like a light bulb being turned on. To understand myself and not punish myself. -
I feel that even through my trauma I can get back to who I used to be. -
To accept that I don't have to be perfect - accept who I am, and you can start again - small steps. -
The course has surpassed my hopes and blown away my doubts! I learnt that I am worthy of so -
much more than I have been allowing myself. That it is ok to focus on one thing at a time. This has freed me from taking on too much and feeling overwhelmed and guilty for not being able to line up to the unrealistic expectations I made for myself.
� That how I have been in relationships is due to childhood experiences and that I have the power to change negative traits and have positive relationships
II. Person Centred Counselling Service
Counselling remains a valued service delivered by student counselling volunteers. Over the last year,
8 volunteer counsellors have delivered more than 433 hours to 98 women. All students are BACP
accredited and are supervised by an accredited Counselling Supervisor.
The Counselling Service has been developed in partnership with Universities and Colleges. The
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organisation provides placements to students who join us for an academic year of volunteering.
Supervision is provided to the counsellors, and they are allocated clients by the BACP accredited
Supervisor. A small number of volunteers elect to continue to volunteer beyond their placement if
capacity allows. Women benefit greatly from this service and whilst it isn't appropriate for all women it
can be crucial to many to address key barriers preventing them from moving forward.
Below is a sample of the feedback from women:
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Thank you so, so much for all the help. I found the over the phone counselling so beneficial as I -
was able to open up much more than I think I would have done had it have been face-to-face. -
Thank you to you all. I feel privileged to have been helped in this way. I have even found a job! -
Erin is a very genuine person, she will never know what a difference she has made to my life, she -
has excellent listening skills and didn't judge me. I will miss her. -
It was good to talk to someone independently from family and friends. I'm in a totally different -
space now. -
Massively. It has saved me. It helped to have someone to talk to. It helped me to understand my -
thoughts, my feelings, my fears and anxiety and the massive changes in my life.
III. Information and Support Service
The Information and Support service supports women through provision of:
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Drop in advice clinic - held 9.30am - 2.30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday -
one to one sessional support -
personal development action plans -
support to access appropriate activities and interventions both in house and externally as -
appropriate
The service acts as the triage for women's initial contact with the centre as well as providing the
support intervention. Women seeking support around domestic abuse will also access this service.
Many women now contact us through the website to ask for help whilst those who can attend the
drop-in clinic can do so without an appointment.
One Wales - Early Intervention, Prevention and reducing Reoffending
The One Wales Service works to reach women in and or at risk of entering the Criminal Justice
System. The purpose of the service is to intervene as early as possible to prevent a cycle of offending.
Early intervention changes lives and below is a summary of Martha's (not her real name) experience:
Martha was referred to the NWWC (North Wales Women's Centre) by the Custody officer in St Asaph,
her offence was racial abuse.
Martha attended the Women's Centre in Llandudno, she disclosed that she had a dependency on
Alcohol and this was impacting on her Mental Health, this had also led to her offending behaviour. She
was struggling with Bereavement and isolation Anxiety due to being on Bail. It was agreed that we
would work on her Substance use, Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing.
Martha agreed to attend the Pathways personal development course as the course would address the
needs that she felt she needed support with. Martha would also have 1-1 support. Martha attended the
group and soon became a valued participant and really engaged well with the sessions, in particular
the work we did around Alcohol use and relapse prevention.
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Martha has attended every session of the course, and she enjoys being around the other women. She
has spoken with the Treatment service as she would like to try using Antabuse. Martha really started
to understand the impact her alcohol use was having on her behaviour and her decision making, we
looked at the impact alcohol use can have on her Mental Health and her emotional wellbeing as this
can heighten her emotional state. Martha recognised that this is her usual pattern of behaviour, feeling
lonely, start drinking and then become very emotional and irrational behaviour, she is still grieving the
loss of her son and then recently her husband we discussed the option of receiving counselling at the
NWWC. Martha agreed that this it would be helpful, she has since joined a local community group and
now attends coffee mornings with them.
Martha was informed that No Further Action will be taken regards the offence, as she has taken part in
Restorative Justice, she feels she can now move forward with her life and was happy to do the
Restorative Justice as she does feel guilty and ashamed about her actions and would wish never to
behave like that again, she has reduced her alcohol intake a lot and wishes to continue with her
recovery. Martha recognises the impact her alcohol use can have on her behaviour and would never
want to be involved with the Police again, she feels she has received the best support from NWWC,
and it has helped her recognise her alcohol use and the effect this can have not just on her but others
too.
Co-location of Probation and Brunch Clubs
Brunch clubs continue to be delivered on a weekly basis, with support from Probation Service. The
Brunch Clubs provide food and a welcoming space for women to chat informally with each other and
their probation officers. The Pathways Personal Development Course is also delivered at this time.
Women are also able to carry out their Unpaid Work hours at the centre, with many of the women
continuing to volunteer at the Centre once their hours have been completed.
North Wales Women's Centre Community Services
The community centre delivers a full programme each week of activities and groups including, Arts
and Crafts, Creative Writing, Yoga, Box fit, Planting & Garden Project, Computer Drop-In, Latin Dance
classes, Salt Dough, Reading Together, Cooking on a budget, British Sign Language, Reiki and
Massage Sessions. We also work closely with Adult Learning Wales to provide courses such as,
Sewing skills, Exploration Drawing and Materials and Processes.
We hold a free legal clinic every month and provide short courses on subjects such as, starting your
own business, becoming a sociologist and criminology.
We hold seasonal events where we invite guest speakers, local choirs, theatre groups and other local
organisations to provide a varied and fun filled day of celebration.
We have an onsite Café, with hot drinks, snacks and homemade cakes available, on Tuesdays and
Thursdays we provide a selection of jacket potatoes and toasties on a 'pay what you can if you can'
basis, with a suggested donation of £1.
We have onsite washing and drying facilities available to women who are homeless or living in
temporary accommodation, we have recently been awarded a grant to upgrade our toilet facilities in
the next financial year to include a shower room.
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New Volunteering Opportunities
New roles for volunteers were introduced, to support the many new activities. Volunteers were
involved in the development, introduction, and delivery of the wide range of new activities. Volunteers
receive an in-depth induction and access to various different training courses, including food hygiene,
first aid and gender responsive trauma informed training.
57 volunteers were active at the end of the March.
Cost of Living response
Warm space / warm food
To support women in our local communities with the rise in the cost of living and the emotional and
financial pressure that this can have upon individuals and families, our Rhyl Centre registered as a
'Warm Space' for the community to access. We provide a hot food every day of the week. With the
support of the Soroptimists, who will batch cook nutritious meals that we freeze, we are able to
distribute the meals to women who are living in temporary accommodation with no suitable cooking
facilities.
Free food
We also distribute food and other items received from Aldi Prestatyn Food Surplus on a Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. This food is available for women to help themselves, at a maximum of 5
items each and is providing a lifeline.
General Services Evaluation
Listening to the feedback from women using our services has always been important to us to help
measure how we are doing and if we could be doing things differently or better. The results are
summarised below:
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94% of women said their confidence and self esteem had grown as a result of the services -
accessed at the centre. -
91% of women said that accessing services had reduced their isolation -
72% said they felt more confident to contact other organisations without our support in the future. -
93% of women said they felt more confident in their ability to change things for the better -
89% of women said they felt much safer since they started receiving support.
Below are a few of the comments given to us by women.
� The support and guidance I have received has been amazing, I am truly thankful. It's changed my life for the better
� I don't think I would have been in a better place without the support I have had. I am a totally changed person. And I couldn't have done this on my own, without the support I have been getting though all this. Thank you, for all you help and support � During the time of working with yourselves my confidence has grown. It took a lot for me to realise I needed to speak to someone and get support, but your service has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you, x
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Financial review
A brief synopsis of our income and expenditure shows that headline income (2026 £258,161 - 2025
£322,830) decreased as explained in the report but, despite careful control and other factors,
expenditure (2026 £307,627 - 2025 £289,177) rose in the year. We are ever grateful to the following
organisations for their support in helping us sustain our services for another financial year:
Funders April 2025- March 2026
1. Lloyds Bank Foundation : funding towards Management costs and Capacity Building consultancy through their Enhance programme.
2. Nelson Trust : One Wales collaboration.
3. Ministry of Justice : funding towards Core Costs
4. Steve Morgan Foundation : Volunteer and Community Coordinator Position for 3 years.
5. BCUHB - Winter Wellbeing : information and support services.
6. Welsh Government VAWDASV : Building repairs.
Thank you : We would also like to thank the many un-named people who have given us donations throughout the year and the support of the wide range of agencies, organisations and individuals that work with us to change lives. Our sincere thanks for your support.
A full breakdown of our income and expenditure is illustrated in the annual accounts report.
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The charity manager oversees the day to day financial affairs of the charity, assisted by members of
her team. Appropriate segregation of duties and authorisation processes exist in the recording, posting
and payment of purchase invoices and the handling of cash. Appropriate financial reports are
available for the trustees if required. Appropriate control measures have been adapted and reviewed
and incorporated as appropriate into the current measures.
Draft financial statements are prepared as part of the process and after independent examination the
final annual accounts are produced and approved by the board.
Investment powers, powers and restrictions
Pursuant to the governing document, the company shall have the power, in furtherance of the object
of the charity but not otherwise, to raise funds. In doing so, the Company must not undertake any
substantial permanent trading activity and must comply with any relevant statutory regulations. The
charity may deposit or invest funds and arrange for the investments or other property of the Company
to be held in the name of a nominee. At present the Company has no investments.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
Reserves policy
It is the aim of the North Wales Women's Centre that unrestricted funds which have not been
designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least between three and
six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level should ensure that, in the
event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity's current activities whilst
consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The level of reserves should
therefore be maintained at this level or more throughout the year. If North Wales Women's Centre
were to lose its funding, the Trustees would implement a strategic closure plan, and the reserves
would be used to manage the closure plan if alternative funds could not be found.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
Trustees responsibilities
We are responsible for ensuring that the company operates within its objectives and meets the
financial and legal requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing
the trustee's report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing those
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: -
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; and -
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its activities.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with laws and regulations
applicable to its activities and for establishing arrangements to prevent any non-compliance with laws
and regulations and to detect any that occur. This includes the maintenance and integrity of the
corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website.
The trustees are also responsible for determining whether, in respect of the year, the charity meets the
conditions for exemption from an audit of the accounts set out in the Companies Act 2006
(Commencement No6, Savings and Commencement Nos.3 and 5) (Amendment) Order 2008 (SI
2008.674).
Under the Charities Act 2006 (Charitable Companies Audit and Group Accounts Provisions) Order
2008 (SI 2008.527), in respect of the year, the availability of the exemption from an audit of the
accounts causes the charity to require an Independent Examination and the trustees are responsible
for appointing an Independent Examiner to make a report to them as trustees of the charity.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
A resolution to appoint Bruce Roberts FCA of Bruce Roberts & Co Limited as Independent Examiner
for the ensuing year will be proposed at the annual general meeting. Bruce Roberts has expressed his
willingness to act in this capacity.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
This report has been prepared in accordance with FRS102 "The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland", the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees' annual report and the strategic report were approved on 25 June 2026 and signed on
behalf of the board of trustees by:
S Walls
Trustee
Abby Lewis
Charity Secretary
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Year ended 31 March 2026
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of North Wales Women's Centre
Limited ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not subject to audit under company law
(part 16 of the 2006 Act) and are eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; -
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and -
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
This report is made to the charity's members, as a body. My work has been undertaken so that I might
state to the charity's members those matters I am required to state to them in a report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone
other than the charity and the charity's members as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the
opinions I have formed.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination
because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW),
which is one of the listed bodies.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of North Wales Women's Centre Limited (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
In connection with my completed examination, no material matters have come to my attention which
gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or -
the accounts do not accord with such records: or
� the accounts do not comply with the relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
� the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102)
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Bruce Roberts FCA
Independent Examiner
Bruce Roberts & Co Limited
10 Edison Court
Ellice Way
Wrexham Technology Park
Wrexham
LL13 7YT
25 June 2026
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account)
Year ended 31 March 2026
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Endowment |
||||
funds |
funds |
funds |
Total funds | Total funds |
||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
|
| Income and endowments | ||||||
Grants and Donations |
5 | 2,971 |
231,606 |
– |
234,577 |
302,222 |
Charitable activities |
6 | 11,074 |
– |
– |
11,074 |
13,095 |
Investment income |
7 | 2,010 |
– |
– |
2,010 |
2,513 |
Other income |
8 | 10,500 |
– |
– |
10,500 |
5,000 |
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
||
| Total income | 26,555 |
231,606 |
– |
258,161 |
322,830 |
|
============================ |
================================ |
============== |
================================ |
================================ |
||
| Expenditure | ||||||
Expenditure on |
||||||
charitable activities |
9 | 25,288 |
282,339 |
– |
307,627 |
289,178 |
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
||
| Total expenditure | 25,288 |
282,339 |
– |
307,627 |
289,178 |
|
============================ |
================================ |
============== |
================================ |
================================ |
||
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
||
| Net (expenditure)/income | ||||||
| and net movement in funds | 1,267 |
50,733 |
– |
49,466 |
33,652 |
|
============================ |
================================ |
============== |
================================ |
================================ |
||
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||||
Total funds brought forward |
93,213 |
67,000 |
200,000 |
360,213 |
326,561 |
|
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
||
| Total funds carried forward | 94,480 |
16,267 |
200,000 |
310,747 |
360,213 |
|
============================ |
================================ |
================================ |
================================ |
================================ |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 24 to 33 form part of these financial statements.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2026
| 2026 | 2025 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ |
£ |
|
| Fixed assets | ||||
Tangible fixed assets |
13 | 200,000 |
200,000 |
|
| Current assets | ||||
Debtors |
14 | 16,373 |
5,873 |
|
Cash at bank and in hand |
97,032 |
161,339 |
||
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|||
113,405 |
167,212 |
|||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 15 | 2,658 |
6,999 |
|
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|||
| Net current assets | 110,747 |
160,213 |
||
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 310,747 |
360,213 |
||
================================ |
================================ |
|||
| Funds of the charity | ||||
Endowment funds |
200,000 |
200,000 |
||
Restricted funds |
16,267 |
67,000 |
||
Unrestricted funds |
94,480 |
93,213 |
||
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|||
| Total charity funds | 17 | 310,747================================ |
360,213================================ |
For the year ended 31 March 2026, the trustees are satisfied that the charity is entitled to exemption
from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies, and that the
members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its Financial Statements for the year in
question in accordance with section 476. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:
(i) ensuring that the charity keeps adequate accounting records which comply with section 386 of the
Act, and
(ii) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as
at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year in accordance with the
requirements of sections 394 and 395, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act
relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charity.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
The statement of financial position continues on the following page.
The notes on pages 24 to 33 form part of these financial statements.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Position (continued)
31 March 2026
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 25
June 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
S Walls
Trustee
The notes on pages 24 to 33 form part of these financial statements.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2026
1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the
registered office is 46-54 Water Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 1SS.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities
SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy note.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
The trustees are of the view that the charity has secured funding for the next 12 months, which
forms a crucial part in the trustees planning for the future. The charity is confident that this will be
achieved due to the continued support of its partners and the new and innovative ways of
working it put into practice, and the active way to charity continues to source further support from
the sector. On that basis the assessment of the trustees is that the charity remains a going
concern.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management on occasion to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions that could affect the amounts reported. These estimates
and judgements are reviewed as appropriate and applied as required, and are based on
experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the
general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
3. Accounting policies (continued)
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is
entitled to the income, it is probable it will be received and the amount can be estimated with
reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of
income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants and donations and is included in full in the
Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional
on the delivery of a specific performance by the Charity, are recognised when the charity
becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Investment income is included when receivable.
Incoming resources from grants, when related to performance and specific deliverables, are
accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes
any VAT , which cannot be recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it
relates.
Costs of raising funds comprise the costs of associated with attracting voluntary income and the
costs of trading for fundraising purposes including the charity's provision of services.
Expenditure on charitable activities 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 such activities and those costs of and indirect nature necessary to support them,
including those support costs associated with the constitutional and. statutory requirements of
the charity and include independent examination fee and costs linked to the strategic
management of the charity, together with back office costs, finance and personnel.
Other expenditure represents those items not falling under any other heading.
All costs are allocated between the categories of the SoFA on a basis designed to reflect the use
of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, and others are
apportioned on an appropriate basis as identified within the relevant notes to the accounts.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
3. Accounting policies (continued)
Tangible assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Freehold Buildings and Renovation Costs are not depreciated as the Trustees expect the
residual value to be no less than cost
Small items of equipment and resources are not capitalised but shown as amounts expended in
the year, and rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss account
on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual
value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Plant and machinery
- 25% reducing balance
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Pension scheme
The charity operates an autoenrollment compliant defined contribution pension scheme. The
assets are held separately from those of the company. The annual contributions payable are
charged to the income and expenditure account.
4. Limited by guarantee
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The liability of each member in
the event of winding up shall be restricted to £10.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
5. Grants and donations
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Total Funds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Funds |
Funds |
2026 | |||
£ |
£ |
£ | |||
| Donations | |||||
Donations including Crisis Fund |
2,971 |
– |
2,971 |
||
| Grants | |||||
Moondance Foundation/BurboBank |
– |
– |
– |
||
Steve Morgan Foundation Grant |
– |
29,928 |
29,928 |
||
Nelson Trust - One Wales |
– |
70,000 |
70,000 |
||
DCC Grants |
– |
– |
– |
||
Ministry of Justice |
– |
95,900 |
95,900 |
||
Gwynt Y Mor |
– |
– |
– |
||
Lloyds Bank Foundation |
– |
25,000 |
25,000 |
||
Welsh Government VAWDASV Funding |
– |
6,028 |
6,028 |
||
Postcode Community Trust |
– |
– |
– |
||
Other grant making bodies |
– |
4,750 |
4,750 |
||
----------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|||
2,971 |
231,606 |
234,577 |
|||
======================= |
================================ |
================================ |
|||
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Total Funds |
|||
Funds |
Funds |
2025 |
|||
£ |
£ |
£ |
|||
| Donations | |||||
Donations including Crisis Fund |
3,627 |
– |
3,627 |
||
| Grants | |||||
Moondance Foundation/BurboBank |
– |
3,907 |
3,907 |
||
Steve Morgan Foundation Grant |
– |
29,928 |
29,928 |
||
Nelson Trust - One Wales |
– |
70,000 |
70,000 |
||
DCC Grants |
– |
13,723 |
13,723 |
||
Ministry of Justice |
– |
94,390 |
94,390 |
||
Gwynt Y Mor |
– |
23,038 |
23,038 |
||
Lloyds Bank Foundation |
– |
25,000 |
25,000 |
||
Welsh Government VAWDASV Funding |
– |
– |
– |
||
Postcode Community Trust |
– |
25,000 |
25,000 |
||
Other grant making bodies |
– |
13,609 |
13,609 |
||
----------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|||
3,627 |
298,595 |
302,222 |
|||
======================= |
================================ |
================================ |
|||
| 6. | Charitable activities | ||||
Unrestricted |
Total Funds | Unrestricted |
Total Funds |
||
Funds |
2026 | Funds |
2025 |
||
£ |
£ | £ |
£ |
||
Therapies, workshops and room hire |
10,499 |
10,499 |
10,610 |
10,610 |
|
Coffee shop and catering |
575 |
575 |
2,485 |
2,485 |
|
---------------------------- |
---------------------------- |
---------------------------- |
---------------------------- |
||
11,074 |
11,074 |
13,095 |
13,095 |
||
============================ |
============================ |
============================ |
============================ |
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
7. Investment income
Unrestricted |
Total Funds | Unrestricted |
Total Funds |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Funds |
2026 | Funds |
2025 |
|||
£ |
£ | £ |
£ |
|||
Bank |
interest |
2,010 |
2,010 |
2,513 |
2,513 |
|
======================= |
======================= |
======================= |
======================= |
|||
| 8. | Other | income | ||||
Unrestricted |
Total Funds | Unrestricted |
Total Funds |
|||
Funds |
2026 | Funds |
2025 |
|||
£ |
£ | £ |
£ |
|||
Other |
income |
10,500 |
10,500 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
============================ |
============================ |
======================= |
======================= |
9. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
The charity identifies its costs and then apportions them appropriately across the funds available
to it on the basis of allocated time, actual costs and usage.
The total amounts spent by each fund type is below:
The total amounts spent by each fund type is below: |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Total Funds | |
Funds |
Funds |
2026 | |
£ |
£ |
£ | |
Staff costs |
1,112 |
194,168 |
195,280 |
Other Support |
12,409 |
4,423 |
16,832 |
Catering Resources and Events |
2,073 |
613 |
2,686 |
Building and Equipment Maintenance |
8,058 |
31,765 |
39,823 |
Administration, Management and Governance Costs |
1,636 |
51,370 |
53,006 |
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|
25,288 |
282,339 |
307,627 |
|
============================ |
================================ |
================================ |
|
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Total Funds |
|
Funds |
Funds |
2025 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Staff costs |
– |
186,529 |
186,529 |
Other Support |
10,830 |
19,121 |
29,951 |
Catering Resources and Events |
– |
2,402 |
2,402 |
Building and Equipment Maintenance |
1 |
18,763 |
18,764 |
Administration, Management and Governance Costs |
3,590 |
47,942 |
51,532 |
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|
14,421 |
274,757 |
289,178 |
|
============================ |
================================ |
================================ |
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
9. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type (continued)
-
Lloyds Bank Foundation - funding towards Management costs and Capacity Building consultancy through their Enhance programme. -
Nelson Trust - One Wales collaboration -
Ministry Of Justice - funding towards Core Costs -
Steve Morgan Foundation - Volunteer and Community Coordinator Position for 3 years -
BCUHB- Winter Wellbeing information and support services -
Welsh Government VAWDASV - building repairs
10. Independent examination fees
| 2026 | 2025 |
|
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ |
|
Fees payable to the independent examiner for: |
||
Independent examination of the financial statements |
4,440 |
4,320 |
======================= |
======================= |
11. Staff costs
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
| 2026 | 2025 |
|
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ |
|
Wages and salaries |
174,403 |
170,946 |
Social security costs |
19,595 |
13,497 |
Employer contributions to pension plans |
3,772 |
4,060 |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|
197,770 |
188,503 |
|
================================ |
================================ |
The average head count of employees during the year was 8 (2025: 8). The average number of
full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:
| 2026 | 2025 |
|
|---|---|---|
| No. | No. |
|
Project manager |
1 |
1 |
Project Support |
5 |
5 |
-------------- |
-------------- |
|
6 |
6 |
|
============== |
============== |
The centre benefits greatly from the involvement and enthusiastic support of its many volunteers,
details of which are given in our annual report. In accordance with FRS102 and the Charities
SORP (FRS 102), the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the
accounts.
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2025: Nil).
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
12. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were
received by the trustees.
13. Tangible fixed assets
Freehold |
Plant and |
||
|---|---|---|---|
property |
machinery |
Total | |
£ |
£ |
£ | |
| Cost | |||
| At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | 200,000 |
6,479 |
206,479 |
================================ |
======================= |
================================ |
|
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 | – |
6,479 |
6,479 |
================================ |
======================= |
================================ |
|
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 31 March 2026 | 200,000 |
– |
200,000 |
================================ |
======================= |
================================ |
|
At 31 March 2025 |
200,000 |
– |
200,000 |
================================ |
======================= |
================================ |
|
| Debtors | |||
| 2026 | 2025 |
||
| £ | £ |
||
Trade debtors |
5,873 |
5,873 |
|
Prepayments and accrued income |
10,500 |
– |
|
---------------------------- |
----------------------- |
||
16,373 |
5,873 |
||
============================ |
======================= |
||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |||
| 2026 | 2025 |
||
| £ | £ |
||
Trade creditors |
2,044 |
6,591 |
|
Other creditors |
614 |
408 |
|
----------------------- |
----------------------- |
||
2,658 |
6,999 |
||
======================= |
======================= |
14. Debtors
15. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16. Pensions and other post retirement benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined
contribution plans was £3,772 (2025: £4,060).
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
17. Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At | |||||
At |
31 March | 20 | |||
1 April 2025 |
Income |
Expenditure |
26 | ||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
||
Unrestricted income fund |
93,213 |
26,555 |
(25,288) |
94,480 |
|
============================ |
============================ |
============================ |
============================ |
||
At |
|||||
At |
31 March |
20 |
|||
1 April 2024 |
Income |
Expenditure |
25 |
||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
||
Unrestricted income fund |
83,399 |
24,235 |
(14,421) |
93,213 |
|
============================ |
============================ |
============================ |
============================ |
||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| At | |||||
At |
31 March | 20 | |||
1 April 2025 |
Income |
Expenditure |
26 | ||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
||
Lloyds Bank Foundation |
25,000 |
25,000 |
(33,733) |
16,267 |
|
Womens's Pathfinder |
42,000 |
– |
(42,000) |
– |
|
Steve Morgan Foundation |
– |
29,928 |
(29,928) |
– |
|
Ministry of Justice |
– |
95,900 |
(95,900) |
– |
|
Gwynt Y Mor |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Postcode Community Trust |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
DVSC /BCUHB grants inc Winter |
|||||
Wellbeing |
– |
4,750 |
(4,750) |
– |
|
DCC Voluntary Organisations Grant |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Moondance |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
DCC Social Isolation Grant |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Nelson Fund |
– |
70,000 |
(70,000) |
– |
|
Morrisons Foundation |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Neighbourly |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Denbighshire Leisure Community |
|||||
Grant |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Welsh Government VAWDASV |
– |
6,028 |
(6,028) |
– |
|
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
---------------------------- |
||
67,000 |
231,606 |
(282,339) |
16,267 |
||
============================ |
================================ |
================================ |
============================ |
||
At |
|||||
At |
31 March |
20 |
|||
1 April 2024 |
Income |
Expenditure |
25 |
||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
||
Lloyds Bank Foundation |
– |
25,000 |
– |
25,000 |
|
Womens's Pathfinder |
43,162 |
– |
(1,162) |
42,000 |
|
Steve Morgan Foundation |
– |
29,928 |
(29,928) |
– |
|
Ministry of Justice |
– |
94,390 |
(94,390) |
– |
|
Gwynt Y Mor |
– |
23,038 |
(23,038) |
– |
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
17. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)
Postcode Community Trust |
– |
25,000 |
(25,000) |
– |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DVSC /BCUHB grants inc Winter |
|||||
Wellbeing |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
DCC Voluntary Organisations Grant |
– |
11,723 |
(11,723) |
– |
|
Moondance |
– |
3,907 |
(3,907) |
– |
|
DCC Social Isolation Grant |
– |
4,148 |
(4,148) |
– |
|
Nelson Fund |
– |
70,000 |
(70,000) |
– |
|
Morrisons Foundation |
– |
9,386 |
(9,386) |
– |
|
Neighbourly |
– |
500 |
(500) |
– |
|
Denbighshire Leisure Community |
|||||
Grant |
– |
1,575 |
(1,575) |
– |
|
Welsh Government VAWDASV |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
---------------------------- |
||
43,162 |
298,595 |
(274,757) |
67,000 |
||
============================ |
================================ |
================================ |
============================ |
||
| Endowment funds | |||||
| At | |||||
At |
31 March | 20 | |||
1 April 2025 |
Income |
Expenditure |
26 | ||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
||
Restricted Endowment Fund |
200,000 |
– |
– |
200,000 |
|
================================ |
============== |
============== |
================================ |
||
At |
|||||
At |
31 March |
20 |
|||
1 April 2024 |
Income |
Expenditure |
25 |
||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
||
Restricted Endowment Fund |
200,000 |
– |
– |
200,000 |
|
================================ |
============== |
============== |
================================ |
Welsh Assembly Building Fund
A grant of £300,000 was received in 2009 from the then Welsh Assembly in order to purchase the Women's Centre premises. If the building is subsequently disposed of or ceases to be used for the approved purpose for which it was obtained, the grantee shall if the Welsh Assembly then so demands repay to the Senedd the full market value of the asset as at the date of disposal or cessation of approved use, or such a lesser sum as the Assembly in its absolute discretion may deem to be a fair proportion of of the market value.
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North Wales Women's Centre Limited
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2026
18. Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Endowment |
Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Funds |
Funds |
Funds |
2026 | |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ | |
Tangible fixed assets |
– |
– |
200,000 |
200,000 |
Current assets |
94,480 |
18,925 |
– |
113,405 |
Creditors less than 1 year |
– |
(2,658) |
– |
(2,658) |
---------------------------- |
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|
| Net assets | 94,480 |
16,267 |
200,000 |
310,747 |
============================ |
============================ |
================================ |
================================ |
|
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Endowment |
Total Funds |
|
Funds |
Funds |
Funds |
2025 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Tangible fixed assets |
– |
– |
200,000 |
200,000 |
Current assets |
93,213 |
73,999 |
– |
167,212 |
Creditors less than 1 year |
– |
(6,999) |
– |
(6,999) |
---------------------------- |
---------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
-------------------------------- |
|
| Net assets | 93,213 |
67,000 |
200,000 |
360,213 |
============================ |
============================ |
================================ |
================================ |
19. Related parties
No transactions with related parties were undertaken such as are required to be disclosed.
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