COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07483469 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER. 1140962 Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements 31 March 2025 WALTER HUNTER & CO LIMITED Chartered accountants & statutory auditor 24 Bridge Street Newport South Wales NP20 4SF
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmited by Guarantee Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 Page Trustees, annual report (incorporating the directols report) Independent auditovs report to the members 17 Statement of financial activities {including income and expenditure account) 23 Statement of financial position 24 Statement of cash flows 26 Notes to the financial statements 26
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) Year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors ft)r the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Referenco and admini5tTative details Reglstered chartty name Welsh Women's Aid Charfty reglstratlon nurnber 1140962 Company reglstratlon number 07483469 Principal offi¢9 and reglstgrod Pendragon House office Caxton Place Cardiff CF23 8XE The trustees J McCarthy- Chair H Kell- Deputy Chairl Treasurer R Christma5 N Danson V M Friis K Palmer M Pooley T Sadler-McGralh S Sarjeant K-L Doyle (stepped down January 20251 Auditor Jonathan Rhodes Bsc BFP FCA Waker Hunter & Co Limited Chartered accountants & slatulory auditor 24 Bridge Street Newport South Walgs NP20 4SF Bankers Unity Trust Bank PIC Nine Brindleyplace Birmingham B12HB
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) Year ended 31 March 2025 Structure. govemance and management Govorning document Welsh Women's Aid is governed by a Memorandum and Arti¢le5 of Association and was incorporated in January 2011. Welsh Women's Aid was registered as a charity in March 2011. As a registered charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee, Welsh WL¥nen's Aid is required to feport annually lo both the Charity Commission and Companies House. In the event of the organi5alion winding up, tis members are required lo conlTibute an amount not exceeding £1. Welsh Women's Aid's cuirent goveming documènt was updated in December 2013. Recruitment and Appolntment of Trustees The Directors of the company are also the charity trustees. All Trustees are recruited in line with Welsh Women's Aid Trustee Recruilmenl and Selection Poliw and procedural framework. The Board is able to decide how many vacancies there are subject to the maximum of twelve persons and minimum of three persons. Al up lo four Tnjstees should be recruited from Welsh Women's ATd membership of specialist serviw. All Trustees are appointed lor the skills and experience that they bring and their ability lo assist Welsh Women's Aid in meeting ils charitable objects. C8ndidales for 811 Trustee positions are interviewed. references are sought, and the recruilmenl panel recommendations are agreed by the Board. Trustees are confirmed al the AGM. All ternis of offiee are for a period of 3 years. Trustees who serwe a thre&year term are eligible frJT appointment for one additional term. Trust&s have the power to Cowopl additional board members, who musl retire at the next AGM but may stsnd for re-election as a Trustee. When considering cMpting members, the Board has regard lo the requirement for any specialist skills and knowledge, such as fvndraisingffunding. HR, understanding of domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women, children and young people. Board of Trustees Inductlon and tralnlng All newTruslees are provided wrth Welsh Women's Aid's Memorandum and Articles, Governan Policy which sets out their roles and responsibilities, a copy of The Essential Trustee, provided by the Charity Commission, and are invf(ed lo isiscuss any queries with the Chair. New members of the Board undergo a comprehensive induction programme to brief them on the work of Welsh Women's Aid, the history of the women's aid movement, their legal obligations as Trustees, the Board's decision making processes, the functioning and structure of services. the business plan and recent financial performance. During induction, new Trustees meet key employees and other Trustees. The Board is encouraged to participato in internal and external training events which will furth&r thoir skills and knowledge in undertaking their roles. A skills audit is undertaken every two years to ensure that the Board has the right mix of skills and experience and the infoimalion lo delemiine whethe¥ they need lo recruit appropriately skilled extemal members.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Reportl f¢ontlnuad) Year ended 31 March 2025 structurg. governance and management (conllnued) Going Concern Assessment A review oflhe organisation is undertaken annually in line wlh ISA IUKI 57010 assess the going ¢oncem slalus of the organisation. The assessment is undertaken as part of the budget setting process for the following year in the light of the forecast financial statements for the current year. The assessment considers key forecasts for income generation, expenditure, planned ath'vit¢es, risk register, cashflow. organisational performance, external factors and contingencies required lo secure the future business operations of the organisalion. Further consideration has been given to the impact of the increase in ernar for VAASv seNices, pressures on the $tOr and chang8$ to legislation or government policy. Trustees considerlhat, having reviewed the management assessment, that Welsh Women's Aid can be consRl8red a going concern for the foreseeable future and that suitable risk mitigations and contingencies are in place. The Board of Trustees meets quarterty and is supported by Sub-Groups, which were reviewed and the lernis of reference updated during the year. The Sub-Groups are Audit, HR and Engagement which assists the decision making process by exploring risks and options in detail and s¢rutinising the quarterty ieports priorto full Board meetings and, where appropriate, making recommendations to the Board. Thg Audit Sub-Group maintains oversight of the risk management process, finance and fundraising. Sutr Groups do not have decision making powers". they are a recommending body only. Intemal controls are made more robust by the existence of procedures for the authoris81ion of all transactions. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance wth the Heah and Safely ofslaff, Trustees. volunteers, clienls and visitors to the organisalion. These controls and procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they ntinUe lo meet the need5 of the charity. A key element in the management of financial risk is the settin9 of a resorves policy and its regular review by the Board. All significant new initiatives, major commitrnents and investm$nl proje¢ls are subject lo formal 8pproval by the Board. During 2024125 no critical strategic risks were idenlified. We continue to work with services, key stakeholders and funders lo address the increase in demand for access to specialist serve$ which continues to rise. Oryanlsational StrUUre and Managom9nt The responsibility for the day lo day management and delivery of services to meet the charity's objects is delegated lo the Chief Executive OffIr ICEOI and Senior Management Team ISMTI. The SMT shares the re5ponsibilrtyfor reporting lo the Board wf(h the CEO, in relation to the Management and implementation of the organisation's strategy. its priorrties, progress reports on ils 0ratIonal plan, ils financial position and risk management pr0dureS. Each member of the SMT is responsible for elements ofthe Strategic Delwery Plan. Welsh Women's AKI staff remuneration is based on the evaluation of Sppoinled roles. Application of cost of living pay increases are subject lo funding and approval by trustees.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmlted by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) f¢oniin4r¢d) Year ended 31 March 2025 Objectlvgs and actlvltles Publlc Beneflt The trustees confim that they have referred lo the guidance contained in the Charity Commkssion's general guidancg on public benefit when reviewng the Charilses aims and objectives and in planning future activities The Welsh Women's Aid charitable objects are for the benefft of the community.. To promote the relief of distress and sufferin9 experienced by, in particular but not exclusivety, any women or hef children from drffering social groups who have or are experiencing domestic abuse and all othèr forms of'vi)lence against women.. including the wider social and OnoMiC impads. Welsh Women's Aid is a national violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) membership organisalion, with over 45 years of experience in Campaigning, shaping and influencing policy to be priorilised by government. Welsh Women's Aid represents and supports a federation of local independent ¢harilies delivering specialist wolence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence services in Wales, as part of a UK network of provision. Welsh Women's Aid works lo aehieve improvements in national policy and practice for the benefrt of members of the women's aid movement and others working in this area, and most importantly, their primary setvice users.. women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. sexual violence and other form8 of violence against women. Our 5 Year Strategy 2024-29 Achieving Lasting Change, sets out our vision, mission, values and planned actwities in MO detail. Our Vision.. A wortd in which women and children lThie free Irom domestic abuse, sexual Molenc& and all forms of violence against women. and by doing so achieve independence, freedom and liberation from oppression. Ourvalues: We are feminist and value diversity of lived experiences - we amplify diverse voices, recognise that drfferent identities and life experiences impact on individuals. experiences of abuse, as well as access lo support, safety and justice. We advocate ending mal8 violence against women and girfs- we recognise and challenge the multiple oppressions of sexism, racism, classism, homophobi8. ageism, transphobia that sland in the way of achieving social justice. We promote integrity.. we are accountable, and place sumvors, voices and their lived experiences al the Cent of our work. We encourage respect, transparency and learning from experience, we challenge misuse of power and promote social responsibility in all we do. We ¢ollaborale'. We work with survNoTS, Specialist services. other organisalions, individuals and communities, lo capacity-build serwces and lo eviden and deliver what works in preventing all fomis of violence against wi)men and gids. We empower We advocate a r[ghbaSed approach so that all women and children can achieve their full potential, and we promote services led by and forwomenlmino¥ilised groups as being vital to meeting needs and lo achieving social, economic and political liberation from patriarchy. racism. and other oppressions.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporatlng the Director's Report) (conllnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 Obloctlves and actlvlllos I11¥ We transform.. We are commrtted lo challenging inequalities and discrimination, to combining high- qualty services with activism for social change, and building a movement that ends violence against women and girls and liberates women and girls from muFiiple and intersecting oppressions to benefit everyCe. Our Strategic Ambitions Preventing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence from happening in the first place. Tackling the loot causes of VAWDASV requires working with individuals, families, comrnunities, and organisations to foster a Culture of equality and r8specL: Primary Prevention aims to stop violence before il occurs. Changing attitudes and behaviour andlor buikling the knowledge and skills of individuals. Challenging and refomiing slruclures. practIS, and social norms present within relationships, communities, organisations I instrfculions and society more broadty- Secondary Prevention largels early signs of perpelralion or expwiencing VAWDASV. Changing attitudes and behaviours of indwiduals. Increasing the skills of individuals and groups. Tertary Prevention includes protection and support following the occurrence of VAWDASV. Needs-based, strenglhs-based trauma informèd support. Responding and preventing reoccurrence. escalation and hamiful consequences. 2. Influencing Change Driving innovation and influencing systems change lo end all forms of vi)lence against women. d¢)mestic abuse and sexual violence. 3. Enabling our membeiship to deliver a sustsinable, effective and intersectional response lo VAWDASV. To support our members we will focus oui attention on being a trusted, enabling and go-to organisalion. 4. Leading collaboration- Preventing VAWDASV and ensuring that wclims and survNors of abuse receive timely and appropriate services lo aid recovery requires significant coordination and collaboration. No one can do this alone. We will use our national position to better align existing action, drive new partnerships and create a clear call to a¢l¢on where there are gap5 to ensure the fight to end VAWDASV is achieved. ENSURING OUR WORK DELIVERS OUR AIMS All staff and Trustees are active in reviewing progress and achievements on a monlhw and quarter basis, as well as reviewing delivery against strategic ambitions on an annual basis. A robust review process helps Welsh Women's Aid lo ensure aims, ambitions and activities remain focused on charity objeets, in accordance with charty commission guidance. The Iwstees sel a list of key perf0rn)an indicators against which progress is assessed al a strategic level against the Welsh Women's Aid Strateg objectives allowing scrutiny and corrective action to be taken where neeessary.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dire¢torfs Reportl (tInued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlthiements and pèrfomiance REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES AND HOW WE DELIVER PUBLIC 8ENEFIT Progress and achievements in 2024125 The impact of the cosl.of-living crisis continued to brte in 2024125 inflicting severe economic pressure on surwvors alld specialist seNices alike, restricting access to help and support for vtiM$ and survwors of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual vNJlence. The sector has had lo adapt to the conditions and find new ways lo provide life-saving servicgs whilst experiencing Increas costs and recruitment and retention issues. As with many organisalions our operations continued to be delivered online wi(h staff working from home as part of a hybrid working arrangement. We continued lo focus resources on engagement with goveinment and stslutory services, promotion of specialist services to survivols and the wider public, produced resources fr>r our members, the wider VAWDASV Sector and bystanders and raised awareness ofthe impact on people subject lo gender-based violence and the need for increased funding for the sector in in Wales. We continued to use our influence in Wales, UK and inlernalionally by engaging with local government, Welsh Government. Weslminsler and the European structures lo talk about the importance of addressing violence against women and our approach thiough the Change that Lasls model. Our standing as a leading light on violence against women has increased and we have further developed Change that Lasls which provides a holistic approach to responding, supporting and preventing domestic abuse, sexual violence and all fomis of violence against women, including response lo perpetrat$ of abuse and specffic resources for children and young people. We have supported our membership wth capacity building support, our roll out of National Quality Service Standards. briefings and other bespoke support and ajvocacy. Fundraising Durin9 2024125, Welsh Women's Aid received donations tolalling £59,469. Funds were raised from a wide range of supporters including first time donations, payroll givin9 and community fundraising. The cost of liMn9 crisis has reduced peoples. disposable income and ability lo engage in fundraising activities resulting in a 8°A decrease in dorbalions compared to the previous year. Awareness raising and Campaigning successfulty increased our visibility in order to keep gender-based violence in the public discourse. We successfully secured funding lo continue estIng seNice delivery, roll oul our Change that Lasts approach and access lo funding for our Membership. Although funding fgr training delivery had seen a significant ieduclion in the previous financial year, the position slabilised in 2024125 and the Training Department achieved an overall surplus in the year. Data protection.. In 2024125 we maintained the high standards of data protection and compliance with the GDPR legislation achieved in the previous year. To that end all staff have reiVed up-l04ale GDPR refresher training.
Welsh Women's Ald Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Dlrectorfs Reportl fronlittuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 Achievomonts and porfoman¢e (¢ontlnuodJ Ambition 1 Preventing violence against women. domestlc abuse and sexual vlolence from happening in the first pla¢8. Awareness raisln and communications Includin modia social mgdia and cam n$. Welsh Women's Aid delivered a number of events, campaigns and media inleTactions throughout the year signposting to support through the Live Fear Free Helpline and specialist services. Our Pride campaign combined social media conlenl, website content, press ongagement, events and in-per$on engagement highlighting the experiences of those from the LGBTQ+ community and the additional barriers that they may experience when reaching out for support. Attendance at Pride Cymru was a very successful engagement opportunty. and we were able lo speak to hundreds of people about the work of Welsh Women's Aid, the Live Fear Free Helpline, and specialist services. 16 Days ofAclivism Against Gender-based Violence highlwhled toplcs including the SL* of the Sector report. how to lake action on violence against women and girls and cenlring Surviv( voices, social media posts regarding adu sexual exploitation were produced and shared, including a video discussing what aduk sexual exploilalion is, anil how survivors can access support. We also highlighted our work with S4C on social media and ensured that signposting took place ovor ChTlStmas. As part of the Sexual Violence Awareness Week, WWA published a blog post examining the Gisele Pelicot case, highlighting the pervasive issues of shame and viclim-blaming often faced by survivors of sexual violence. We conducted a focused campaign on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation ICSAEI. disseminating key stslistics and infomialion while signp05ting audiences lo available support services. We emphasised the need for responsible and trauma-infomied journalism in reporting on sexual violen, challenging hamiful myths and stereotypes. A key aspect of our communications strategy included amplifying the voices and expettences of women involved in selling and exchanging sex. This group often experiencos high levels of sexual violence but rernains marginalised in mainstream discourse. As part of this focus. we rè-shared our"Lel's Talk ALwJul Adult Sexual Explostalion video across our social media platforms, which explains adult sexual exploi(alion and provides guidance on how lo seek support. An event for children and young people with over 110 members of the public explored the prevalence of VAWDASV in Wales for through the lens of children's rwJhts wrth, CAFCASS Cymru, children's services and three specialist services. Social media activity across various platfomis throughout 2024125 prodijced 719 posts, 225,000 views and 1127 new followers.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (¢onrfn¢rtd) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achievements and perfomianee f¢onllnuedJ Medla En emen Welsh Women's Aid contributed lo muliiplg stories in¢luding.' engaging with ITV on the housing crisi5, interview with BBC Wales on our Live Fear Free Helpline 20th anniversary, ITV Wales on the big challenges facing policing ahead of the PCC elections and stronger protection for harassment and stslking survivors and the VAWG policing report. We also contributed lo a BBC Radio Wales story on public sexual harassment and stalking. Sutvivors took part in ITV Interviews into the impact of perpelralors using pets or animals as a form of abuse. We worked with S4cnTV Wales on Pobl Y Cwm project which depicted coercive control and domestic abuse. We had joint projects with SC4 on social media during period the story was on TV. We also contributed lo UK media sloiies including Crimewalch. 88C Radio 4 Woman's Hour and LBC. We have also supported Sludenl Journalist requests, where capacity has allowed, wi(h the aim of ensuring that future joumalisls work in a trauma-informed way and lake an interest in VAVVDASV. Ambition 2 Influencing Change - Driving innovation and influencing systems change to end all forni$ of violgncg against women, domestic abus• and soxual violence. Developlng and promotlng expertlse and exp8rt toolklts and resources: Resources provided during the year included anti-iacism strategies and policies, NRPF materia15 and a toolkit for the LFF Helpline and Members. The RESPECT manifesto and resources were shared with members through our newsletter and key leads. Furtherrrre, we disseminated details of the Project dldll£blEa Conference on Domestic Violence, Religion, and Migration, the Violence Prevention Unit's "Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention Toolkrt, the Horne Offiees Flexible Fund, Lunchtime Launch.. Experiences of Justice in Wales Ilmmigration and Asylum Juslicel training opportunity to our members. We provrded resources lo our Members to improve the Family Court experience for survivors which is a particular area of concem. Development and dellvery of tralnlng". Despite the challenges faced by the training team following the reslrucluring process in 2023124 we continued lo deliver a variety of scheduled training events. Learners part1Pated in various courses. including STAR 163 staff Irainedl, Understanding Children and Young People Experiences of VAVVDASV, Understandin9 experiences and effects of VAWDASV on deaf survivors lo public sector praclilioners, Understanding Domestic Abuse and Cogr¢ivg Control, and Advocaling for Survivois in the Family Court. Learners continue lo provide positive feedback, notably saying that the training exceeded their expeclalions. They noted a consideiable increase in confidence lo apply the knowledge in practice post- training. We also compiled t0 STAR refresher webinars, which have now been uploaded to Mwdle where all STAR resources are available. The VAVVDASV National Training Framework is funded by Welsh Government and We15h Women's Aid delivers thè Ask and Act and Strategic Leadership conlracls. In 2024125 we secured 1 conlraclfordelivery olthe Police Domestic Abuse Matters Training Programme to an English Police Force. The contract was delivered in partnership with Women's Aid England.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conUnu6dJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and performance (contirtuedj The Home Office has provided funding for Children Affected by Domestic Abuse in Wales. The funding was secured in 2023124 and enables 14 of our Member SeNices lo deliver inlervenlions for children and Young People across Wales lo the end of March 2026. As part of this project Welsh Women's Aid delivers the Change that Lasts Ask Me for Children and Young People which is a community prevention and activism session. During 2024125 643 chIldn and young people benefrtted from the Ask Me Scheme. Ambition 3 Enabling our membership to d8lFver a sustalnable. affvctivè and Intarsectional response to VAWDASV. Throughout the year we provided support to our Specialist Service Members. We provided useful updates across several key themes such as housing, No Recourse to Public Funds, supporting children and young people and adult sexual exploitation. We also sent out fortnighlly newsletters across the year and provided engament with our key leads to provide bespoke support to our Members. We collated data from our Membership lo infomi our annual sector statistics report which feeds into our awareness-raising. poIY and funding work. We delivered Practice Development Session focused on Refugee and Asylum Awareness, Project Titanium, No Recourse lo Public Funds and Housing, Supporting children and young people from BME grtsups, Responding to Tech Abuse, Own my Life Intervention, Economic Abuse, How Trauma Effects Brain Development. lo name a few themes. We produced an activism pack which has lemplales to increase engagement wlh political represenlalives. We completed a survey with members of the Surwivor Neb#ork and the Ask Me Community to find out their views on pl8nn8d emt)owefmenl and engagement events to ensuring that aclivrties fil the needs and expectations of largel audiences. We provide support to our Membership to access additional funding. Support includes.. Continuing provision of a fortnighlly funding OPPOTtunities updale report. Responding lo specrfic queries around funderslfunding. Sharing information around offers of gifts in kind. Hosting the quartedy fundraising network. Bespoke advice on specific project funding.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report Ilncorporating the Dlrectorfs Report) (CO11•) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achievements and pèrfomiance {conllnu8dJ National Quality SeNlces Standards for Domestlc Abuse". Welsh Womgn's Aid provides the NQSS for Wales including site visits, assessment panels mid-point reviews and evidènce submission. Our Members have access lo a dedicated website which includes useful policy lemplales, induction information and capacty building resources. During 2024125 we review the process lo streamline and improve the experience for our Members including realigning the renewal dates and mid-point assessments. 3 Members who successfully achieve NQSS receive confirmation and certificate via email afterlhe panel and they are recognised at the AGM. Llve Fear Frw Hglpllng: We15h Women's Aid delivers the LFF Helpline funded by We15h Government. The Helpline had 27975 contacts in the year with a strike rale in excess of 93V. (target rate 900AI. We continued quarterty safeguarding and data protection meetings to ensure consistent and robust practices. Helpline Advocates deal with Safeguarding referrals, referrals to MARAC and crisis calls where immediate intervention by the emergency service5 are required. The Helpline has tIVe partnership arrangements with several organisalions lo inprove access lo support and advice including South Wales Police, Vvales Ambulance Service. Citizen'5 Advice, and multiple public secl¢x services across Wales. Ambition 4 Leading collaborntion Preventing VAWDASV and ensuring that vittlms and survlvors of abuse recelve timely and appropriate seThices to ald recovery requires signlflcant coordination and collaboration. No one can do this alone. We wlll use our national posltlon to better align existlng actlon, drive new partnerships and create a clear call to action where there are gaps to ensure the right to end VAWDASV is achlgvod. National strategi¢ leadershlp and collaboration nationally, regionally, and locally, and representing network of speciallst $er¥lces vlews to Govemment and other stakeholders- WWA continues lo provide strategic engagement al a Wales and UK level, lo provide representation for specialist seNices and sutvivors. To deliver our represenlalive role, we coordinate and lead regional provider foruins and members meetings to keep service providers infomied and facilitate their engagement in strategic board5 al a regional and national level. We provide secretarial for the All-wales Operational Group on Sexually Exploited Women. Thi5 IS chaired by the National VAWOASV Adviser. Relevant policy and news updates were shared. A read out was produced and shared with a number of key partners including MPS, the APPG on commercial sexual explortalion and regional VAWDASV boards. 10
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 31 March 2025 A¢hlovements and perfomiance (cortlnuedj A has represented specialist seNice and suMvoi$' views at a range ofVAWDASVIVAWG strateg oversight groups and meetings, including.- Domestic Abuse Commissioner UK monthly call UK VAVVG Sector calls UK VAWG Communications calls Home Office VAWG Stakeholder group Home Office Domestic Abuse strategy meeting CPS extemal reference group Police DA Stakeholder Group Rape Review Steering Group Mini51erial Advi50ry Forum on Aging VAWDASV Blueprint meetings & associated task and finish groups Regional vAvIASv Collaborative Boards DA Commissioner Advisory Board Single Unified Safeguarding Review CPS and NPCC Joint Justice Plan meetings Domestic Abuse Intervention Steering Group DAPO Sector Refefence group Signtficanl resources are dedicated to Conlribuling lo the Wales VAWDASV Blueprint Workslreams which are cwrdinated by Welsh Government. Welsh Women's Aid provides specialist representation and expertise al all of the workstreams and at the national programme board level. Community Engaggmenvoryanisatlonal Support WWA has continued lo collaborate with local and national community oroups to influence public aclivtties ielaled to the prevention and response to gendei-based violence in society. Examples include the National Eisteddfod, Ask Me sessions across Wales, engagementwilh Mother's Union and Women's Institute. Ask Me sessions were delivered 10 63 new communty mèmbers in 2024125. The Ask Me Community rnicrosite has a bank of resources ready to be uploaded for the Ask Me community. This includes resources on aclivism. anli-racism, children and young people, feminism, intersectional. soclor-relaled. and self-care. Ask Me for Children and Young People, programme was delivered lo 643 children and young people across Wales, themes included Bystander, Online Safety and, Respectful Relationships, We held Consultation sessions with children and young people on peer-tt>peer abuse.
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report {Incorporating the Dlre¢torfs Reportl feonllnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achlevements and perfomianc& {willouo acllltat lans Ne be thgs In ic es servl es an SuNivors sil on the NQSS Panel. Consullalions with the network happened in the development next S-year strategy and forthose who couldnl allend in person a survey went out lo gain a greater understanding. SuNivors attendod Ihg Plenary Debate on the Public Health Approach lo Gender Based Abuse, committed lo developing further preventative measures throughout the next year wrth the findings. Began research on Coefcive control via Cyber. Completed a 3rd sector interview and 6 SurvNors completed interviews. Engaged WTth the Deaf Communty Officer lo update the Dpsabilty Toolki( and &ld a series of interviews on the survivor part of the website. Shared the Meaningful Engagement and Role template with member service, supported their newly appointed Survivor Engagement Officer and have agreed ongoing support including shadowing opportunities during consultations and recruitment interviews. Peer Support Swansea continues lo grow with 6 new attendees in this quarter. Four Federations Update The four federations (Welsh Women's AKI, Scottish Women's Aid. Women's Aid Federation Northem Ireland and Vvomen's Aid Faderalign England) CEOS mel throughout 2024125. The Women's Aid Publ Policy Conference was held on the day after the general election was called. Al the event the CEOS of all 4 lederalions as well as the cTrdiTectors of Imkaan held a panel session exploiing the needs of the women's sector 01 this critical time. Routes to support IRIS}, the UK wide database of DVA service provisK)n administered by WAFE in ollaboralion wf(h all Feds is currently reviewing the scope of seNces captured. Across the UK specialist setvices use a bespoke database called Oasis, developed specrfically for member services, within this database is the ability to draw aggregate data from across 8 country or region. We are currently working wrth the developer lo facilitate this, with a planned next slep of drawing together shared data from across the UK lo evidence need and demand for specialist support, this wi enhance our shared voice. In addition lo CEO meetings there are also regular scheduled meetings behveen membership teams. public affaifs teams, and helpline teams. Intersectionality and Inclusion: Welsh Women's Aid ha8 continued its intern81 Inlersaclional Action Group throughout 2024125, aiming to address intersectional barriers in the VAWDASV sector. particulady those that impact individuals facing multiple disadvante$, The group continues lo scrulinise internal procedures and pOl]eS, and work lo maintain a collaborative Glossary of Temis. Specific inlerseclional and equality work in 2024125 included Sexualty Exploited Women. Deaf Community engagemenl and deaf-inclusivo materials, LGBT. Pride celebrations, preparation for Disability Wales A¢credilalion and delivery of cultural competence sessions lo slaff. Signlive service has been implemented at the Live Fear Helpline and Language Line is used for other language needs. 12
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limlted by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Dlrector's Report) feontlnu Year ended 31 March 2025 Financial review In 2024125 the organisation had an in-year surplus of £39,428. Reslrieled fvnds decreased by £7,464. As al 31 March 2025 the charity reported relained funds of £915,183 Representèd by. £568.709 of unrestricted funds and £346,474 of restricted funds. Due to the reduction in a key proioGt funding in 2025126, redundancy costs incurred amounted lo £11,550. The reporte(I surplus in year is due to a better than expected income generation for Training activities. The majorty of the organisation's income is grant funded and we recognise the need to build a suitabie level of reserves to meet the needs of the chaTtty- We have a Reserves Policy which assesses the level of unrestred resetves required to meet costs of closure. foreseeable eXpIlOnal expenditure and temporary reductions in funding. The cUrn1 level of uniestricled reserves arg adequate lo meèt the Reserves Policy. The Welsh Government is the principal funder providing 39Yo of the charity's income for continuing operations. The remaining income is from a variety of sources including donations, member subscriptions, foundations and other public secto¥ bodies. We'd like to lake this opportunity lo thank our funders, members, donors and organisational supporters for the contributions they rnake lo the important work we do wslh particular recognilion to the survivors, community members and allies without whom our objective of eradicating violence against women in all its form5. would not be possible. Twslees set the 2025126 Budget in June 2025 which reflected an in year deficit of £38,078 on the understanding that milig81ing action would be taken throughout the year to bring the closing position as close lo breakeven as possible. These actions include redesign of business support functions to lake advantage of technobgy lo streamline systems, remove duplication and align synergies in operational delivery across WWA Departments. This will enable the staff establishment lo be reduced as vacancies occur. 13
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report {Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conunuod) Year ended 31 March 2025 Plans for future perfods 25126 2024r25 was the first year of our S Year Strategy- Achieving Lasting Change. We will continue with our work to promote the social and curtural change needed to end violence against women, th)meslic abuse and sexual violence. that unltes us with our funders. supporters, and the communitEs we serve. Our national federation has a shared vision. value-base and approach, and investment into a federated structure provides the combined impact of individual charities wi(h the benefit of collective impact. resilience and strength as a movement. Together, we provide a strong, welkdeveloped and cohesive programme of local, regional and natKJnal work that benefits su)vivors and creates a safer, healthier. more equal and violence•free future for everyone. Our Strategy and delivery align with the Well4)eing of Future Generations framework in Wales by adopting a long-term approach that focuses on prevention, PTiori115ing Collaboration and integration, and cenlring the involvement of survivors, members, services and stakeholders. In 2025126 ourwork will continue to focus on our strategic priorities.. 1. Preventing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violencefrom happening in the first place. Tackling the loot causes of VAWDASV requires working with individuals, families. communrties, and organisations lo foster a culture of equalty and respect.: 2. Influencing Change - Driving innovation and influencing systems change to end all toms of violence against women. domestic abuse and sexual violence. 3. Enabling our membership to deliver a sustainable, effective and interseclh?nal response lo VAVVDASV. To support our members we wll focus our attention on being a trusted, enabling and go-to organisalion. 4. Leading collaboration- Preventing VAVVDASV and ensuring that wctims and survNors of abuse receive timely and appropriate services lo aid recovery requires significant coordination and collaboration. No one can do this alone. We will use our national position to better align existing action, drive new partnerships and create a clear call to action where there are gaps lo ensure the right to end VAWDASV is achieved. Our priorities for 2025126 will be to ensure.. That violence againslwom8n, domestic abuse and sexual violence remains a top priority forgovernment during economie downturn, firture surges in demand and any impact of cost of living increases or geopolitical impact. Inlernalty, we will also work lo ensure our overall efFiciency and effectiveness is improved considering the use of automation and Al funclionalrty- Externally, we look for opportun(ties for innovation, support our Members lo develop sustainable service delivery lo suMvor8 and strengthen our internal and extemal communicalions. 14
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {conllRuwlJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Plans for fvlure periods (¢onllRu•dJ This will indude, for example, providing member services wrth bespoke support and making sure that 5urvNors gel the help and support they need, through providing training, guidance and toolkits, that support professionals to provide effective and appropriate responses lo survivors., and using our influence and nelworks to ensure survivors voices are heard and remain at the centre of any existing or developing InteeIK1ns. We wll c¢)ntinue to support implementation of the vleft¢e Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Act including the Welsh Government VAWDASV Strategy and Blueprint for Change. Wewll continue to campaign for a strong and effectwe VAWG Strategy for England and Wales following the Domestic Abuse Act 2020 and wth our sister federations in the UK maintain pressure on the criminal justice system to better respond to allegations and prosecution of crim8s related to violence against W(en and girls. We will continue to monTtor the risks related lo leaving the EU and to ensure negative impacts are mitigated and prioritised by govemmenl and Commissioners. Wve wll continue to advocate lo ensure Wales's strategy. legislation and international convention fequiremenls are delivered. We will be ensuring that the dThferse interests and experiènces of our membèr se¥vices and of survivors remain at the cenlre of any approach to improve practi and prevent violence and abuse to ensure that no woman is left behind. 15
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limlted by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (In¢orporating the Directorfs Report) (conlinu¢dJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees. responsibilities statement The Iruslees, who are also diredors for the purposes of company are responsible for preparing the Iruslees. report and the financial statements in accordance wth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi1. Company law requires the charity trustees lo prepare financial slatemenls for each year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and application of resources, includiNJ the ineome and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Iru$t8e$ are required to.- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenuy., observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP., make judgments and a¢counling estimates that are reasonable and prudent-, prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charty will continue in business. The liustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are suffieient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose wi(h reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position ol the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial slatemenls compty wi(h the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguardin9 the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detectKJn of fraud and other irregularities. Audltor Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms Ihal.. so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audrt infomialion of which the charty's auditor is unaware; and they have taken all steps that they ought lo have taken a5 a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and lo establish that the ¢harty's audi(or is aware of Ihal infomialh)n. The auditor is deemed to have been Te-appointed in accordance with section 487 01 the Companies Act 2006. The Iru$lees' annual report was approved on 27 November 2025 and signed on beham of the k)oard of IFuslees by-. JJ,. J Mccarthy - Chair H Kell - Treasurer 16
Welsh Women's Aid Company LÉmlted by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Welsh Women's Ald Year ended 31 March 2025 Opinion We have audited the financial slalemenls of Welsh Women's Aid Ilhe 'charity'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the slalement of financial actwilies (including income and expendiluie accounll, slalemenl of financial position, statement of cash flows and the Telated notes, includin9 a summary of significant accounting pdicies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and Uni(ed Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland Iuniled Kingdom General ACpted Accounting Practs'ce). In our cyinion the financial slalernents.. give a Irue and fair view of the stale of the eharity's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resourc&5 and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for Ihe year then ended., have been propedy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice., have been prepared in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion Wg conducted our audit in accordance wfth International Standards on Audiling IUKI {ISAs IUKII and applicable 18w. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the audrtorfs re5ponsibiltties for the audrf( of the financial slalemenls section of our report. Vve are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our aud(( of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accoTdance wrttri these requirements. We believe that the audrt evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion. Concluslons relatlng to going concern In audtting the financial slalements. we have concluded that the Iruslees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparslion of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identrfied any material uncertainties relating lo events or conditions that, individually or collectively. may cast signrficanl doubl on the charity's ability lo continue as a goin9 coneern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial stal&menl$ are aulhorised lor issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concem arg described ifi the relevant sections of this report. 17
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmited by Guarantee Independent Audltor's Report to the Members of Welsh Women's Aid (eondnemd) Year ended 31 March 2025 Other Infomiation The other information comprises the infomalion included in the annual repc41, other than the finanThal slalemenls and our audilorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other infomialion. Our opinion on tho financi81 statements does not cover the other infomialion and, except lo the extent othewse explicitly staled in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection wrth our audit dlhe financial statements, our responsibilty is lo read the other informatic and, in doing so, consider whether the other infoimalion is materially inconsistent with the financial slalemenls or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appeals to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whèther there is a material rnisstslement in the financial slalements or a material misststement of the other infom)ation. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that there 18 a materiat misstslement of this other infomiation, we are required lo report that fact. We have nothing lo report in this regard. Opinions on other matters prescribèd by the Companlgs Act 2006 In our cpinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the trustees, report for the financial year forwhich the financial slalemenls are prepared is consistent with the financial statements., and the trustees. report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are requirod to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and ils environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misslatemenls in the trustees, report. We have nothing lo report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies A 2006 requires us lo report lo you rf, in our opinion.. adequate accountins records have not been kept, or relum8 adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us., or the financial statements are not in agreement wth the accounting records and retums,. or rtain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specffied by law are not made,. or we have nol received all the information and explanations we require for our audrt., or the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies, exemptions from the requirement lo prepare a strategic report. 18
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditorfs Report to the Members of Welsh Women's Aid {¢oftllnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Responsibilities of trustees As explained rnore fulty in the truste@s' responsibilities slalemenl, the tTuslees {who are also the directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsibleforlhe preparation of the financAal statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the Iru5tees determine is ne$Sary to enable the preparation of financBI slalements that are free from material misstalemenl, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability lo continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going concern basis of accounting unkss the trustees ei(her intend to liquid*e the chanty or lo cease operations, or have no realistic alternative bul lo do so. 19
Welsh Women's Ald Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Welsh Women's Aid [ntInu) Year ended 31 March 2025 Auditorfs responslbilitios for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial slalements as a whole are free from material misstalemenl, whether due lo fraud or error, and to issue an audilorfs report that nclude5 our opinK)n. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audtt conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always delect ? material misslalemenl when il exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or eiror and afe considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected lo influence the economic decisions ol users taken on the basis of these financial stalernenls. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respect irregulaiilies, including fiaud. The extent lo which our procedures S capable of detecting irtegularitie5, including traud is detailed below= By enouiring with senior management and those charged with govemance all area of risk identified were considered and any potential litigation or claim, if any, were noted Ensuring by enquiry Ihatthere wgre no issues of non-cornpliance with laws and regulations relating to lax and compliance By obtaining an understsnding of the company's policies and procedures on compliance with laws and regulations, and with best accounting ptIce Noting issues discussed with Directors and the Senior Management Team as this relates to risks faced by the company Reviewing information received from the company's solicitors, rf any and discussing their contents with the Directors Reviewing disclosures in the financial statements and testing to supporting documentation to assess Complian with applicable laws and regulations ALKliting the risk of management overrides of Controls including lesling journal entries and otheT adjustments for approprialene5s and èvaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business Thr(gh these procedures, we did not become awa of *ual or Suspected non-compliance. 20
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Welsh Women's Ald (continu•d) Year ended 31 March 2025 As part of an audit in accordance wlh ISAS (UK), we exercis9 professional Sudgmenl and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also.. Identify and assess the risks of material misstalemenl of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perfom audit procedure5 responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not delecling a material misslalemenl resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve ¢ollusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresenlalions. or the override of internal contrgl. Obtain an understanding of intemal control relevant to the audit in OTdarto design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circurnslances, but not for the purFY)se of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control. Evaluate the appropriateness of aceounling policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the trustees. Conclude on the appropriateness of the tw$lees' use of the going concein basis of accounting and, based on the audi( evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or condrtions that may c851 significant doubt on the charty's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are fequired lo draw attention in our auditor's report lo the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, lo modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up lo the dale of our auditor's report. However, future events or COrrtIonS may cause the charty to cease lo continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial slalemenls, including the discb5ures, andwhelherlhe financial statements representthe unde¥lying transa¢lions and events in a manner that achieves fair prgsenlation. 21
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limlted by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Welsh Women's Aid Ironllnuodj Year ended 31 March 2025 We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and liming of the audit and signifi'cant audit findings. including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we entIfy during our audit. Uso of our report This report Is made solgly lo the charity's member5, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might State to the charity's members those matters we are required to slate to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charty and the charity's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formgd. Jonathan Rhodes Bsc BFP FCA (Senior Slalutory Audilorl For and on behalf of Waller Hunter & Co Limited Chartered accounlanls & statutory audrtor 24 Bridge Street Newport Sothh Wales NP20 4SF 27 November 2025 22
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financlal Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 Restrrted funds Total funds Total funds 2024 Unreslricled funds Notè Income and endovfflients Donation5 and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income 75,015 88,920 60,199 5,041 75.015 3.052,497 60,199 5.041 101,204 3, 158,472 89,443 2.963.577 Total income 229.175 2,963,577 3,192.752 3,349,119 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total expendlture 9.10 182,283 2,971,041 2,971,041 3,153,324 3,153,324 3,604,818 3,604,818 182,283 Net incomellexpenditurel and net movement in lunds 46,892 (7,464} 39,428 {255,6991 Reconciliatlon of funds Total funds brought forward Total fund$ carried lorward 521.817 353,938 875.755 1,131,454 568.709 346,474 915.183 875,755 The slalemenl of financial aclivrf(ies includes 811 gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expendtture derive from continuing activities. The notes on pa99¥ 26 to 44 forni part of th•8• finaneial statèrn•nts. 23
W8lsh Women's Aid Company Limltsd by Guarantee Stat•ment of Flnanclal PoBltlon 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Not• Flx•d #M•t• Tangible fixed asgets 17 337,564 344,919 Current ass•ts Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 18 720,211 482,709 1.202,920 650.118 620.073 1,270,191 Credltor8: amounts lalllng du• wlthln one year Net currnnt assots 19 625,291 739,355 530,836 875.755 577,629 915,183 915,183 T4)tsl a18•ts1ou current Ilabllltl•s N•t ats•ts 875,755 Fund8 Of thg Gharlty Restricted funds Unrestricted fvnds 346,474 568,709 915,183 353,938 521,817 875,755 Total ¢harfty fvnds 22 These )Inancial statements have been prepared in accordan wtth the provislons applicable to o)mpanies subject to the small companies, reglme. These financial slalements were approved by the board of trustees and aulhorised for issue on 27 November 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by.. J Mccarthy - Chair Truslee H Kell- Deputy ChaiTI Treasurer Trusloe Tho note¥ on Pas 26 to 44 fomi part of th•s• finanrial 5tstom•nts. 24
Welsh Women's Ald Company Llmited by Guarantea Statement of Cash Flows Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Cash flows from operatlng actfvltles Nel incomellexpendrture} 39,428 1255,699) Adjuslmenls for.. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Other interest receNable and similar income Interest payable and similar charges Accrued income 15,914 5.0411 214 121.837) 28,350 134,8201 Changes in.. Trade and other debtors Trade and other creditors {70.093} 118,079 {92.228) 1104,668) 1133.6431 1248,674} Cash generated from operations Interest paid Interest received {2141 5.041 184> Net cash used in operating actNsties 1128.816) 1248,7581 Cash flows from investing a¢tivitios Purchase of tangible assets Nel cash used in investing aclThiiti$s 18.$481 18.548) 11.386} Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equlvalents at beginnlng of year Cash and cash oqulvalents at end of year 1137,3641 1250,124} 620,073 870,197 482.709 620,073 Tho notes on page8 26 to 44 lorm part of tha$• flnanclal slatements. 25
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 General Infonnatlon The charity is a public benerrt entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in EngLand and Wales and a registered eharity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Pendragon House, Caxton Place, Cardiff, CF23 8XE. Statement of compliance These financial Slalemenls have been piepared in MplIanCe wtth 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 IFRS 1021 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211 and the Companies Acl 2006. Accountlng policies Basls of preparation The financial ststemenls have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The finanGial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The financi slalemenls are prepared in sterfing, which is the funclK)nal currency of the entity rounded lo the nearest pound. Going concam A review of the organisalion is undertaken annually in line wilh ISA IUK) 570 to assess the going concern status of the organisalion. The assessment is undertaken as part of the budget setting process for the following year in the light of the forecast financial slalemenls for the current year. The assessment considers key forecasts fo¥ income generation, expenditure, planned activities. risk register. cashflow. Organisalional performance, external factors and contingencies required lo secure the future business (peFations of the organisation. Trustees consider that, having reviewed the management assessment, that Welsh Women's Aid can be considered a going concern for the foreseeable future and that suitable risk miligalions and nlingencies are in place. Judgemonts and key sources of estimatlon uncertainty The preparation of the financial ststements requires managemènt lo make judgements, 8s1irnates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These eslimales and judgements are continually reviewed and ale based on experience and other factors. including expectations of future events that are believed lo be reasonable undef the circumstances. 26
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Statements feonllrtuedj Y8ar ended 31 March 2025 Accountlng policies (conllnu Fund accountlng The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund which represents funds which are expendable at the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the objects of the charty. Such funds may be held in order to finance both working capf(al and capital investment. Restricted fund5 have been provided lo the Charity for particular purposes, and it is the policy of the board of Iruslees to carefulty monitor the application of those funds in accordance with the restrictions placed upon them. Any prowsed transfer betsveen funds would be considered on the particular rCumstances. Incoming resources All incoming rgsources are included in the statement of financial aclimties when entitlement has passed lo the charity,. rt is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow lo the charty and the arnount can be reliably measured. The following specsfic policies are applied lo particular categories of income- income from donations or grants is recognised when there 18 evidence of entitlement to the gift. reeeipl is probable and its amount can be measured reliabty. legacy income Is recognised when receipt is pr¢)bable and enlf(lement is established. income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost lo the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received rf the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted seTvice. This is classrfied as unrestricted funds unless there is a ¢ontra¢lual requirement for il to be spent on a particular purpose and retumed if unspent, in which case il may be regarded as reslricled. 27
Welsh Women's Ald Company Llmlted by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnu•dJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies (contthuedj R8sourc8s expondod Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VATwhich cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financi8] activitS lo which il relates". expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities. events, non- charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditur8 on Charrtable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking aclivrties th81 further ils charitable aims for the benefit of rts beneficiaries, including those support costs and Costs relating to the goveinance of the charity apportioned lo charitable actThiities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All cost5 are allocated lo expendtture categories refiecling the use of the resourco. Dire¢l Costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated direcliy lo that activity. Shared costs ale apportioned beeen the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consislenl basis. Tanglble assets All fixed assets are initially recorded al cost. Depreclatlon Depreciation is cakulaled so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less rts residu81 value. over the useful economic lrfe of that asset as follows.. Freehold Property Equipment 2°h p.a. Straight Line basis 250/0 p.a. Straight Line basis Impairment of fixgd assets A review for indicators of impaimenl is carried out al each reporting dale, with the recoverable amount being eslimaled where such indicators exist. lthere the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impaimients are also reviewed for possible reversal al each reporting dale. 28
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (¢onknuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Accountlng policies fconthued) Flnancial instrum8nts A financial asset or a financial liabiljty is recognised onty when the entity becomes a paty lo the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are inilialty recognised at the amount receNable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement conslilutes a financing Iransaclion, where rt is recojnised al the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rae of interest foi a simiiar debt instrument. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured 81 the cash orotherconsideration expected lo be paid or recgived and not discounted. Defined contriblon plans Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset lo the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refvnd. Llmlted by guaranteè The chaiily is incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 and is limited by gu8r8nlee, each member having undertaken lo contribute such amounts not exceeding one pound as may be required in the event of the company being wound up whilst he or she is still a member or within one year thereafter. There are 20 members ofthe company (2024.. 20 members}. Donatlons and legacles Unrestricted Funds Roslricled Total Funds Funds 2025 Donations Legacies Memberships 59,469 59,469 15,546 15,546 75,015 75.015 UnreStrted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations Legacies Memberships 76,207 10,000 14,997 76,207 10,000 14.997 101,204 101,204 29
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Ststements (contlnuod) Year ended 31 March 2025 Chariiablo activities Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 Services as part of direct charitable adivilies Training income Apprenticeship scheme Awards for All- Survivor Engagement CAF Sector Resilience Project Cheshire DA Mallers training Citizens Advice- Ask Me Esmee Fairbaim Foundation Funding Essex Police DA Matters Home Office Chiltlren Affected by DomesticAbuse Ministry of Justice ISVA IDVA Moondance PCC NW VAWDASV Screwfix Grant Sexual violen Helpline South Wales PCC Bystander Interventions South Wales PCC Change that Lasts Projecl South Wales PCC DA Matters South Wales PCC Support South Wales PCC Support and Female Offending Blueprint ITRNI The Sam & Bella Sebba Chartiable Foundation VAWDASV Blueprint CYP -SSE Waledoo Foundation Ask Me Welsh Government - Nation81 Tiaining Framework Welsh GovernmentAsk & Act Training Welsh Government Grant - Capital Funding Vvelsh Government Grant- Core Funéing We15h Government Grant- Live Fear Free Helpline 6,448 38,393 6,448 38.393 16,370 16,370 19,206 19,500 19.206 19,500 44.079 92,426 1,027,534 119,320 44,079 92,426 1,027,534 119,320 19,000 19,000 2,444 47,136 281,877 47.136 281.877 26,620 41.439 26,620 41,439 18,101 19,068 45,000 4,326 640,229 525,g81 16,101 19,068 45,000 4.326 640.229 525.981 88.920 2,983.577 3.052,497 30
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Charltable actlvities (eonUnu8 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Services as part of direct charitable activitie$ Training income Apprenticeship scheme Awards forAII - Suryivor Engagement CAF Sector Resilience Project Cheshife DA Matters training Cf(vzens Advice-Ask Me Esmee Fairbairn Foundation Funding Essex Pol¢ DA Mallers Home Office Children Affected by Domestic Abuse Ministry of Justice ISVA IDVA Moondance PCC NWVAvill)ASV Screwfix Grant Sexual Violence Helpline South Wales PCC Bystsnder Interventions South Wales PCC Chan9e that Lasts Project Souih Wales PCC DA Matters South Wales PCC Support South Walgs PCC Support and Female Offending Blueprint {TRNI The Sam & Bella Sebba Charitable Foundation VAWDASV Blueprint CYP-SSE Waterloo Foundation Ask Me Welsh Govornmenl- National Training Framework Welsh Government Ask & Act Training Vvalsh Government Grant- Capital Funding Welsh Government Grant- Core Funding Welsh Government Grant- Live Fear Free Helpline 9,910 26.459 9,910 47,459 4,999 21,000 4,999 179,335 29,682 179,335 29.682 38,376 38,376 1,016,912 45,334 30,204 1.016.912 45,334 30,204 16.677 5.758 314,257 33,768 26,620 16,677 5,758 314,257 33,768 26,620 68,000 18,561 20,000 32,190 18,882 45,000 88,000 18,561 20,000 32.190 18,882 45.000 640.231 516,317 640,231 516.317 74,745 3,083.727 3,158,472 Other trading activities Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Total Funds Funds 2025 Fundraising events Rwm Hire Secondmenl of staff 597 500 59,102 597 500 59,102 60.199 60,199 Unrestri¢led Funds Restricted Total Funds Fund5 2024 Fundraising events Room Hire Secondmenl of staff 240 89.203 240 89.203 89.443 89,443 31
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnan¢lal Statements fcontsnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 Investment income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Bank interest recervable 5,041 5,041 Exp8nditure on charitable activities by fund tyP Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Total Funds Funds 2025 CO Services Training - Extemal Awards forAII- Survivor Engagement CAF- Sector Resilience Project Cheshire DA Matters training Citizens Advice Bureaux- Ask Me Esmee Fairbaim Foundation Essex poli DA Matters Home Office Children Affected by Domestic Abuse MOJ ISVA IDVA Moondance Foundation PCC NW VAWDASV Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Helpline Screwfix Grant South Wales PCC Bystander Inlervenlions South Wales PCC Change that lasls project South Wales PCC DA Matters South Wales PCC Support and Female Offending Blueprint SWPCC Training delivery The Sam & 8ella Sebba Foundation VAWDASV Blueprint CYP SSE Waledoo Foundation Welsh Government Ask & Act TTaining We15h Government Lnie Fear Free Helpline Welsh Government National Training framework Support costs 107,910 582,450 690.360 15,739 15.739 16,648 19,500 16.648 19.500 44,079 92,426 1,017,963 115.031 44.079 92,426 1,017,963 115,031 19,000 19.000 2.444 41,126 256,506 2.444 41.126 256,506 25,320 25,320 33,522 33.S22 14,447 39,459 454.448 16,588 208,424 14,447 39.459 454.448 16,588 238,718 3,153,324 30,294 182,283 2,971,041 32
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (conlinued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Expendlture on charltable actlvltles by fund feonllrtue Unrestricted Funds Restricted Tol81 Funds Funds 2024 Core Service5 Training - External Awards forAII- SuNivor Engagement CAF - Sector Resilience Project Cheshire DA Matters training Citizens Advice Bureaux-Ask Me Esmee Fairbairn Foundation Essex Police DA Mallers Home Office Children Affected by DomesticAbuse OJ ISVA IDVA Moondance Foundation PCC NW VAWDASV Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Helpline Screwfix Grant South Wales PCC Bystander Interventions South Wales PCC Change that lasts prqecl South Wales PCC DA Matters South Wales PCC Support and Female Offending Blueprint SWPCC Training delivery The Sam & Bella Sebba Foundation VAVIDASV 81ueprint CYP SSE Waterloo Foundation Welsh Government- Ask & Act Training Welsh Government- Live Fear Free Helpline Welsh Government- National Training framework Support costs 251,666 207,563 568,998 820,664 207,563 168,256 25,682 168,256 25,682 38,376 38.376 1.006,153 45,334 29,500 1,006,153 45,334 29,500 15.590 15,590 5,628 288,815 30,454 5,628 288,815 30,454 88,620 21,000 6.168 20,000 27.109 38,687 451,340 16,740 219,870 88,620 21,000 6,168 20,000 27,109 38,687 451,340 16,740 253,139 3,604,818 33,469 531,074 3,073,744 33
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements {conUftt Year ènded 31 March 2025 10. Expenditurg on charitable activitles by activty typo Actwilies undertaken Grant funding directly of activities Support Total funds costs 2025 Total fund 2024 Core SeThice8 Training - External Awards forAII- Survivor Engagement CAF- Sector Resilience Project Cheshire DA Matters training Ciliz8ns Advice Bureaux-Ask Me Esmee Fairbairn Foundation Essex POle DA Matters Home Office Children Affected by DomeslicAbuse MOJ ISVAIDVA hAoondance Foundation PCC NWVAWDASV Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Helpline SCreIX Grant South Wales PCC Bystander Inlervènlions South Wales PCC Change that lasls proiecl South Wales PCC DA Matters South Wales PCC Support and Female Offending Blueprint SWPCC Training delivery The Sam & Bella Sebba Ftsundalion VAVVDASV Blueprint CYP SSE Walerlw FoundalDn Welsh GoveTnmenl - Ask & Ael Training Welsh Governm&nt- Live Fear Free Helpline Welsh Government- National Training framework 690.110 250 92,393 6,851 782.753 6,851 920,393 217,534 15.739 631 16.370 179,335 29,682 16,648 19,500 44.079 92,426 2,558 19,206 19,500 44,079 92.426 38,376 99,726 11 5,031 918,237 9,571 4,289 1,027.534 119,320 1,016,912 45,334 30.204 19,000 19.000 16.678 41.126 6,010 47.136 5,758 182,1%0 74,446 25,871 282,377 314,257 33,768 25,320 1,300 26,620 94,620 21,000 8,578 20,000 32,190 33,522 7,915 41,437 14,447 1,654 16,101 39,459 5,541 45.000 45,000 454,448 71,654 526,102 516.317 16.588 2,480 19,068 18,882 1,921,673 992,933 238.718 3,153.324 3,604,818 34
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Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmlted by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements InnUed) Year ended 31 March 2025 12. Analysls of grants 2025 2024 Grants to inslltutions Grants lo mèmber organisalions- Change that Lasts Grants lo member organi5alions- Home Office Children Affected by Dorneslic Abuse Grants to member organisations- Development work 74.446 108,876 918,237 250 897,605 992,933 992.933 1,006,281 Total grants 1,006,281 13. Net incomellexpenditurel Nel incomellexpendrture) 1$ staled after ¢hargingllcreditingl'. 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Audit fees (including VAT) Operating leases 15.914 5.528 8,222 28,350 5,215 27,415 14. Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Employer contributions lo pension plans 1.559.476 148,128 87,991 1,795,595 1.842,332 171.348 99,009 2,112,689 During the year redundancy costs of £15,019 were incurred. The average head count of employees during the year was 56 {2024.. 691. The average number of full-lime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Administrative staff serVe delivery 14 33 16 43 47 59 The number of employees whose remuneration for the year fell within the following bands, were.. 2025 2024 No. No. £70,000 10 £79,999 36
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (coniirtuwlj Year ended 31 March 2025 14. Staff Gosts (¢ontlnuedJ Key Management Personnel The key management personnel of the Charty are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Charity, direclty or indireclty, including any Trustee of the Charity. In addition lo the Trustees. key management personnel includes 1 of the Principal Officers. Aggregate remuneration and benefrts paid to key management personnel during the year amovnled lo £83,091 12024.. £83.1741. 15. Trustee remuneratlon and expenses No remuneration or other benefits from employment wtth the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees {2024." nil). During the year there were expenses of £nil reimbursed lo trustees {2024'. £125 lo one trustee). 16. Transfers between funds Nel transfers detailed in note 22 relale lo deficits made on certain projects during the year. 17. Tangib19 fixed a$s9ts Freehold Propety Equipment Total Cost Al 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2025 439,672 119,573 8,548 13,246) 124,875 559,245 8,548 {3,246 $64.547 439,672 Depreciation Al 1 April 2024 Charge for the year Oisposals At 31 March 2025 105.229 8,793 109,097 7,121 13,2461 112,972 214.326 15.914 13,2461 226,994 114,022 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 325,650 334,443 11,904 337.554 At 31 March 2024 10.476 344,919 18. Dobtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 336,976 383,235 328,865 321,253 720.211 650,118 37
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conttnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 19. Creditors- amounts falling du8 within one ygar 2025 2024 Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Scla1 securrty and other taxes 319.272 276.930 29,089 625,291 370,828 326,643 41.884 739,355 20. Deferred Income 2025 2024 At 1 April 2024 Amount released lo income Amount deferred in year Al 31 March 2025 143,630 261,333 1143,6301 1261,3331 115.753 143,629 115,753 143,629 2025 2024 Children Affected by Domesti¢Abuse Disabilities Trust Esmee Fairbaim National Lollery communty fund- Survivor Engagement Professional fees Support Screwfix restricted grant South Wales PCC Change that lasts project Training The Big Give The Sam and Bella Chari(able trust Waterloo Foundation Welsh Government L Trie Fear Free Helpline 8.394 3,650 16,623 27,545 3,630 1.875 1,331 47.090 5.600 12,430 89,545 5.600 2,775 1.439 16,101 7,896 7,858 115.753 143,629 21. Pensions and other post retiremgnt beneflts Defined contribution plans The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £87,991 12024.. £99,009). 38
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (lI1U0) Year ended 31 March 2025 22. Analysls of charltable funds Unrestrict•d funds At 31 Mareh 2025 1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Unrestricled Designated 521.817 229.175 {182,283} {40,000) 40,000 528.709 40.000 521.817 229,175 {182,283} 568.709 The Trustees have designated £40.000 (2024.. £nill of n$t11¢ted reserves for Training Dgvelopment activrhes required lo achieve the charity's objectives for the year ended 31 March 2026. At 1 April 2023 At 31 Maich 2024 Income Expenditure Tran$f8r$ Unreslricled Designated 759,551 108,000 265,392 1448,0741 (83.000) 1531,0741 52,948 {25,0001 27,948 521.817 759,551 265,392 521.817 The reported deficit in year is dtje lo a significant drop in forecast training Income which has now been mitigated by a restructure of the Training Department and the planned expenditure on development activities delivered during the year funded from Designated Resetves. Deslgnated fund There were no designated funds for future use as al 31 March 2024. Oflhe designated reserves brought forward £83,000 reserves were expended for devefopment activities iequired lo achieve the charity's objectives in 2023124, made up of.. 2024 Apprenticeship Scheme Development Training Course Development atemty Cover Strategic Rwiew 40.000 20.000 8,000 39
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmited by Guarantee Notes to the Financlal Statements (conllnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 22. Anatysh of charKable funds (conllnu8dJ Restrlcted funds Al 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfèrs Apprenticeship scheme Awards forAII- SurvDior Engagement CAF- Sector Resilience Project Capital Equipment l.T. Cheshire DA Matters training Crtizens Advice Bureaux- Ask Me Essex Police DA Matters Hone Office Children Affect1 by DcrfneslicAbuse MOJ ISVA IDVA Moondan¢e Foundation Naional Violence Against Women cent of Excellence PCC NW VAWDASV Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Helpline Screwfrx Grant South Wales PCC Bystander Interventions South Wales PCC Change tha lasts project South Wales PCC DA Matters South Wales PCC Support and Female Offending Blueprint SWPCC Training delivery The Sam & Bella Sebba Foundation VAWDASV Blueprint CYP SSE Waterloo Foundation Welsh Government- Ask & Acl Training Welsh Government- Capital grant Welsh Government- Core Seryices Welsh GoveTnment- Live Fear Free Helpline Welsh Government- National Training Framework 16,370 116,3701 9,512 12,378) {19.206} (19,5001 192,4261 7,134 19,206 19,500 92,426 1.027,534 {1,027,5341 119,320 1119,320} 334,443 18,7931 {19.0001 325.650 19,000 12,4441 47,136 147,1361 281,877 (282,377) (5001 26,620 126,6201 9,983 41,439 141,4371 9.985 16,101 45.000 4.326 640.229 116,101) {45,000) 4.326 (640,229) 525,981 1526,1021 11211 19.068 119,068} 2,963,577 12,971,041) 353.938 346,474 40
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements f¢•nlhFusdJ Year ended 31 March 2025 22. Analysls of charitsble funds (¢afttinu8d) At 1 April 2023 Al 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Apprenticeship scheme Awards for All- Survivor Engagement CAF - Sector Resilience Project Capital Equipment l.T. Cheshire DA Matters training Citizens Advice Bureaux- Ask Me Core Services Essex Police DA Matters Home Offe Children Affected by Domestic Abuse MOJ ISVA IDVA Moondance Foundation National Violenc8Againsl Women Centre of Excollen¢e Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Helpline Sam & Bella Sebba Foundation SCreIX Grant South Wales PCC Bystsnder Interventions South Wales PCC Change that lasts project South Wales PCC DA Matters South Wales PCC Support and Female Offending Blueprint SWPCC Training delivery VAVVDASV Blueprint CYP SSE Waterloo Foundation Welsh Government- Capital granl Welsh GovernmentAsk & Act Training Welsh Government LNe Fear Free Helpline Welsh Government National Trainin9 Framework 4,999 {4,999) 179,335 1179,3351 28,667 (19,155) 9,512 29.682 129,6821 640,231 1640,231) 1,016,912 11.016,912} 45,334 145,334} 30,204 130.204} 343,236 (8,793) 334.443 16,677 18,561 {16,6771 18,5T8) 9,983 5,758 15.758} 314,257 33.768 (314,2571 {33.7681 94,620 21,000 20,000 32,190 194,6201 121,000) 120,000) 132,190} 45,000 {45,0001 516,317 1516,317} 18.882 118,8821 3,083,727 13,073,744} 371,903 127,948} 353,938 41
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 22. Analysis of charitabla funds (n(lnOj Apprenticeship scheme contributi¢ from Welsh Government for the development costs of the VAWDASV Apprenticeship Seheme. Awards forAI- S1V0r Engagement contribution to staff costs CAF - Sector Resilienee Project to support survivor engagem&nl costs and capacty building for emr5 Capital Equipment l.T.- funding lo purchase new computer equipment Cheshire DA Mallers training Police frontline offr training for domestic abuse response Citizens Advice Bureaux- Ask Me training for frontline advisers on domestic abuse response Essex Police DA Matters training Poli frontline oificor training for domestic abuse response Home Office Children Affected by Domestic Abuse- funding for inlervenlions across Wales for children and young people delivered by Welsh Women's Aid membgrs. MOJ ISVA IDVA - Continuous professional development training for qualified IDVAS and ISVAS in Wales Moondance Foundation- contrul10n lo the cost of developing the VAWDASV Apprenticeship scheme National Wiolence Against Women cent of Excellence - Capital reserve related lo the purchase of Pendragon House. PCC NW VAVVDASV- Training foi specialist service in North Wales. Rape Crisis Sexual Violence Helpline Helpline partnership delwery of the Home Office Sexual ViolenGe Scrwfix Grant- Premises repairs and refurbishment for Pendragon House South Wales PCC Bystander Interventions- Training for young people in colleges in South Wales South Wales PCC Change that lasls project- delivery and role out of the Change that Lasts model in Sothh Wales South Wales PCC DA Mer$ Police frontline officer training for domestic abuse response South Wales PCC Support and Fema16 Offending Blueprint - Training for professional across Wales supporting women involved in the criminal justice system SWPCC Training delivery- Enhanced police training on domestic abuse The Sam & Bella Sebba Foundation - Provision of engagement with the Deaf communty in Wales to improve services provided by specialist VAVVDASV services and public setvices vAvDASv Blueprint CYP- Research into VAWDASV ServeS for chiklren and young people in Wale5 Waterk)o Foundation- Delivery of Change that Lasts Ask Me Scheme in North Wales 42
Welsh Women's Aid Company Llmlted by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ondnuedJ Year ended 31 March 202S 22. Analysis of charitablo funds (conllnuodj Welsh Government- Ask & Act Training for professionals in publie serveS to impiove the response to survivors of VAWDASV Welsh Government- Capital grant refurbishment of Pendragon House Welsh Government- Core Services providing support lo Welsh Womgn's Aid membership, advice and consukaiDn relating lo policy and legislation. service development and research, representing the voice of specialist services, execulwe and organisational management Welsh Government - Live Fear Free Helpline national 2417 helpline for survivors of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual vide including women, men and children. Support for professionals working wrth SUNNors and advico to Concerned members of the public Welsh Government - National Training Framework prowsion of resources for strategic leaders in relation lo VAWDASV 23. Analysls of net assets b8tWggn funds Unrestricted Funds Re51ricled Total Funds Funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Nel Current assets 4,770 563,939 332,784 13,690 337,554 577,629 915.183 Net assets 568,709 346.474 Unrestrieted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2023 Tangible fixed assets Net Current a8sels 964 520,853 343.955 9,983 344,919 530.836 Net assets 521.817 353,938 875,755 24. Analysls of changgs in net debt At Al 1 Apr 2024 Cash flows 31 Mar 2025 Cash al bank and in hand 620,073 1137,364) 482.709
Welsh Women's Aid Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (ntInU Year ended 31 March 2025 25. Operating lease commltments The total future minirnum lease payments under non-C8ncellable oper*ing leases are a5 follows.. 2025 2024 Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years Later than 5 years 13,291 6,087 2,135 13,291 8.222 26. Llmltation of audltors liability By way of a members. resolutn dated 27th November 2024, the company has agreed to enter into a limited liability agreement with its auditors wheieby their exposure ID legal claims is limited to £50,000 per claim. 27. Related parti8$ There were no rolaled party transactions incurred duiing the year.