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Survivors Together

Registered Charity No: 1141487

Report and Accounts for the year to 31st August 2022

Survivors Together

Charity No 1141487

Legal and Administrative Information

Trustees

Hilary Colston (Chair) Beverley Gordon (Secretary) Brian Dexter (Treasurer)

Director

Yvonne Fletcher

Principal Address Memorial Community Church 389-395 Barking Road Plaistow LONDON E13 8AL Bankers Nat West Bank East Ham (A) Branch 37 High Street North London E6 1HS Independent Examiner Derek Gyateng 145 Henniker Gardens East Ham E6 3HT

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Survivors Together Charity No 1141487 Chair's Report for the year ending 31st August 2022

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st August 2022

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2008.

Structure and Governance

Survivors Together is a small charity. The Trustees are responsible for the govenance of the charity but the day to day management is undertaken by the Director and Development Worker who report to the steering committee.

The charity has two employees, pays for sessional and creche workers but relies heavily on volunteers

Risk

The trustees have given due consideration to the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems, policies and procedures are in place to mitigate expose to major risks.

Objectives

The charities objectives are

(I) the preservation, development and protection of good mental and emotional health among victims of childhood sexual abuse, by the provision of mutual support, education and support groups (II) to advance the education of the public in matters relating to sexual abuse, including danger signs and how abuse can be identified and addressed

The charity provides support to women survivors of sexual abuse - providing a safe space, building friendships and being a place where women can build friendships with each other. Work consists of group meetings and individual sessions. It operates predominantly in London Borough of Newham

Activity and Strategic Review

Survivors Together is a social support group with therapeutic themes in our wok. We encourage healing journeys to enable what is a devastating and profound event or series of events on a life, to enable the ability to move from the position of victim to surviving and then thriving.

We have had a busy year with meetings, events and trips. We spent two days away in Othona, Essex for time away from the busyness of east London. For some this was the only opportunity to escape London life. We went to a concert, the beach, the cinema; as well as learning life coping skills such as Thi Chi, mindfulness and art therapy.

This year we have started a young women's group that meets once a month on a Tuesday. This has been a real success welcoming a dozen new clients between the ages of 16-25.

A more detailed annual report with reports from events, meetings and words from our clients is available from the charity.

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Survivors Together Charity No 1141487 Chair's Report for the year ending 31st August 2022

Financial Review

Our income £66,832 (2021: £51,139) is on target.

Our expenditure £59,662, ( 2021: £78,828) represents a 32% decrease on the previous year. This is expected as the emergency programmes funded in response to Covid, come to an end. Our free reserves position has improved as planned by the trutees. Our restricted fund reserves have reduced significantly due to the timing of the Covid service response as we spent down restricted funds received in the previous year.

The Charity's financial transactions during the year and the financial sitiuation at the end of the year are set out in the following accounts. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory,

Reserves Policy

The charity policy is to aim to hold free reserves equivalent to two months expenditure to give the trustees time to make and implement necessary actions should funding drop or come to an end. Based on the current year that figure is £12,000. The reserves position at the end of the year shows a balance of £38,616 of which £ 9,692 is restricted funds leaving free reserves at £28,9875. The Trustees acknowledge that current free reserves are therefore significantlt above this target but are aware that the funding climate has changed and these reserves will be used in the coming year to deliver services.

Post Year end events

There are no post-year events that affect the charity's financial security, activities nor an understanding of the accounts

Signed:

Hilary Colston Chair of Trustees

Date approved 21/04/2023

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Survivors Together Charity No 1141487 Independent Examiner's Report

To the Trustees.

I report on the accounts of the Fellowship for the year ended 31[st] August 2022, which are set out in the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011, “the 2011 Act”, and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is 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.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation s from you the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

To keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the companies Act 2011; and

To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities(2008);

have not been met; or

to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

D Gyateng

Dated.......22/04/2023

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	Survivors Together	Survivors Together	Survivors Together	Charity No	1141487	CC17a
	Annualaccountsforthe period
	From	01/09/2021	To	31/08/2022
Section A	Statement of financial activities
Note Incoming resources (Note 3) Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income S01 Investment income S03 S04 Other incoming resources S05 S06 Resources expended (Notes 4-8) Costs of Generating Funds Costs of generating voluntary income S07 Charitable activities S10 Governance costs S11 Other resources expended *Total funds carried forward* *Net movement in funds* *Net incoming/(outgoing)* *resources before transfers* Total funds brought forward Gains and losses on investment assets Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use Other recognised gains/(losses) *Net incoming/(outgoing) resources* *before other recognised gains/(losses)* Gross transfers between funds *Total resources expended* *Total incoming resources* Incoming resources from charitable activities		Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £

		2,221	-	-	2,221	6,294
		-	-	-	-	-
		27,000	37,611	-	64,611	44,845
		-	-	-	-	-
		29,221	37,611	-	66,832	51,139

		-	-	-	-	-
		-	-	-	-	6,583
		10,625	48,647	-	59,272	71,872
		390	-	-	390	373
		-	-	-	-	-
		11,015	48,647	-	59,662	78,828
		18,206	11,036 -	-	7,170	27,689 -
		-	-	-	-	-
		18,206	11,036 -	-	7,170	27,689 -

		-	-	-	-	-
		-	-	-	-	-
		18,206	11,036 -	-	7,170	27,689 -
		11,015	20,431	-	31,446	59,135
		29,221	9,395	-	38,616	31,446

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	Survivors Together	Survivors Together	Survivors Together		Charity No	1141487	CC17a
	Annual			accountsforthe period
	From	01/09/2021		To	31/08/2022
Section B
Note Fixed assets Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year(Note 8) *Net current assets/ (liabilities)* Restricted income funds (Note 9) Endowment funds(Note 9) Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds *Total funds* *Total assets less current* *liabilities* Creditors: amounts falling due after one year *Net assets* Tangible assets (Note 6) Investments Debtors (Note 7) Cash at bank and in hand *Total current assets* *Total fixed assets* Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees			Unrestricted funds £ F01	Restricted income funds £ F02	Endowment funds £ F03	Total this year Total last year £ £ F04 F05
			215	-	-	215	649
			-	-	-	-	-
			215	-	-	215	649

			8,555	-	-	8,555	6,684
			20,451	20,275	-	40,726	43,570
			29,006	20,275	-	49,281	50,254

			-	10,880	-	10,880	19,457

			29,006	9,395	-	38,401	30,797

			29,221	9,395	-	38,616	31,446

			-	-	-	-	-

			29,221	9,395	-	38,616	31,446

			29,221			29,221	11,015
				9,395		9,395	20,431
					-	-	-

			29,221	9,395	-	38,616	31,446
						-
			Signature		Date of approval Print Name
			HilaryColston		Hilary Colston		21/04/2023
			BJ Dexter		Brian Dexter		21/04/2023

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	Survivors Together	Survivors Together	Survivors Together	Charity No
	Annual accounts for theperiod
	From	01/09/2021	To	31/08/2022
Section C	Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:

• Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);

• and with the Charities Act.

Note 2 Accounting policies

INCOMING RESOURCES

Recognition of incoming These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: resources • the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

• the trustees consider that receipt of funds is probable; and

• the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Incoming resources with Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the related expenditure incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Tax reclaims on Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SoFA at the same time as the gift to which donations and gifts they relate. Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount Gifts in kind actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable. Donated services and These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) facilities where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material . The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received. The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ Volunteer help annual report. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable.

EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Governance costs Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters and the cost of E&PL insurances Grants with performance Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output conditions to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output. Grants payable without These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no performance conditions conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity. Support Costs Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

ASSETS

ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets for	These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £250. They are
use by charity	valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt.

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Charity No Survivors Together	1141487
From 01/09/2020 to 31/08/2021 Annual accounts for theperiod
Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 3 Analysis of incoming resources

Analysis	Analysis	This year Last year £ £	This year Last year £ £
General Cash Gifts and one-off Donations		871	3,997
Cash Donation re Othona weekend		-	-
Giftsin Kind		-	-
HMRCNI Rebate		1,350	2,297
GiftAidrecoverable		-	-
Total		2,221	6,294

Bank Interest		-	-
Total		-	-

Grant from BigLottery [R]		-	-
BigLotteryCovid Response[R]		-	-
MOPAC - Covid Response[R]		-	-
Othona[R]		2,611	-
LotteryYoungwomensproject[R]		-	-
Contributions to Othona weekend		2,000	1,207
CityBridge Trust[R]		25,000	25,000
Postcode Lottery		-	18,638
Postcode Society [U]		25,000	-
National lotteryAwards for all[R]		10,000	-
	Total	64,611	44,845

Note 4 Analysis of resources expended

		This year Last year £ £	This year Last year £ £
		-	6,583
		-	-
Total		-	6,583

Staff Costs		48,510	39,194
MeetingRoom Hire		2,160	4,490
MeetingCosts and Speakers		2,399	3,958
Events and other client support		2,252	3,716
Publicityand advertising		242	400
Volunteer and Staff Travel		688	1,135
Phone/Stationery/Postage		589	1,194
Office and IT costs		437	683
Training		536	2,405
Supervision		448	700
Publications		576	900
Consultancy		-	12,448
Depreciation		434	649

	Total	59,272	71,872

Insurance		390	373
Independent Exam		-	-
	Total	390	373

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Survivors Together Charity No 1141487 Annual accounts for the period From 01/09/2020 to 31/08/2021

Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 5 Paid employees

During the year there were three (2018 three) employees of the organisation. None of the Trustees received any remuneration from the charity

Number of Employees Charitable Activities Employment Costs Wages and Salaries NIC Employer Pension costs	2022 2021 3 3 2022 2021 £ £ 46,533 36,466 1,350 2,216 627 512
	48,510 39,194

Note 6 Tangible fixed assets

6.1 Cost or valuation

Plant, machinery and motor vehicles £	Fixtures, fittings and equipment £	Land and Buildings £	Total £
-	2,662	-	2,662
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
-	2,662	-	2,662

SL or RB	Straight Line 50%

£	£	£	£
-	2,013		2,013
-	434		434
-	-		-
-	-		-
-	-		-
-	-		-
-	2,447		2,447

-	649	-	649
-	215		215

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Charity No Survivors Together	1141487
From 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022 Annual accounts for theperiod
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Debtors andprepayments	Debtors andprepayments	Debtors andprepayments	Debtors andprepayments
Amounts falling due within one		Amounts falling due after more
This year £	Last year £	This year £	Last year £
8,111	6,250	-	-
61	61	-	-
383	373	-	-
8,555	6,684	-	-

Note 8 Creditors and accruals

8.1 Analysis of creditors

8.1 Analysis of creditors Note 8	Creditors and accruals	Creditors and accruals
Loans and overdrafts Trade creditors Other creditors Defered Income Accruals Total	Amounts falling due within one		Amounts falling due after more
	This year £	Last year £	This year £	Last year £
	-	-	-	-
	100	2,733	-	-
	2,661	2,165		-
		-
	8,119	14,559	-	-
	10,880	19,457	-	-

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Charity No Survivors Together	1141487
From 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022 Annual accounts for theperiod
Section C Notes to the accounts(cont)

Note 9 Endowment and restricted income funds

9.1 Funds held

The charity holds the following Restricted Funds.

9.1 Funds held The charity holds the following Restricted Funds.	9.1 Funds held The charity holds the following Restricted Funds.	9.1 Funds held The charity holds the following Restricted Funds.
Fund Name Type PE, EE or R Purpose and Restrictions
The National Lottery-Young Women	Restricted	Young womens worker and project delivery
Postcode lottery	Restricted	Organisation Development
Othona Weekend	Restricted	Funds eraised to cover weekend away in othona
City Bridge Trust	Restricted	Programme Delivery

It has no permanent nor expendable endowment funds

9.2 Movements of major funds

9.2 Movements of major funds
Fund names	Fund balances brought forward £	Incoming resources £	Outgoing resources £	Fund balances carried forward £
TheNational Lottery	-	10,000	10,000	-
CityBridgeTrust	9,551	25,000	25,156	9,395
PostcodeLottery	10,880	-	10,880	-
Othonaweekend	-	2,611	2,611	-
Total Restricted Funds	20,431	37,611	48,647	9,395

Note 10 Related Party Transactions and Transactions with Trustees

The Chair provides supervision services to the Director

The Chair is also Secretary of Memorial Community Church who provide office space and meeting rooms to the charity at their standard rates

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