OAVSS
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Service5
Helpline 01892 570538
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year to 31 March 2023
Charity registration number: 1143001
Company registration number: 07660698

Company Information
Trustees
Kristen Paterson
Chair, Resigned November
2023
Appointed Chair November
2023
Deputy Chair
Treasurer
Resigned November 2023
Jan Berry
Kevin Corbett
Alex Conway CTA ACA
Merle Bigden
Jane Campbell
Sharon Copestake (Venerable) Appointed November 2022
Veronica Knight
Jenny Knott
Angela Painter
lill Ruddock
Jackie Sumner
Appointed February 2023
Resigned July 2022
Appointed November 2022
Appointed February 2023
Patrons
Jane Ashton DL
Louise Jameson
Offlce Address
DAVSS Office, The Police Station,
Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TNI 2LU
Postal Address P.O.Box $30, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 9T8
Reglstered
Offlce
Finchley Park, Emmet Hill Lane, Laddingford, Kent ME18 6BG
Bankers
HSBC Bank, 100 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 IAN
Solicitors
Thomson Snell & Passmore, 3 Lonsdale Gardens,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TNI INX
External
Examiners
Bourner Bullock, 114 St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4BE
Emall
Website
www.davss.org.uk

CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR...............................................................................................................
CHARrrY AND GOVERNANCE INFORMATION.... ........
Governance and Strurture..................................................................................................................
Board of Trustees and Management..................................................................................................
Public benefit........................................................................
REPORTOFTHETRUSTEESAND DIRECTORS..................................................................................
For the Year to 31" March 2023....................................................................................................
Our Reason for Being..........................................................................................................................
Our Objert5, Values and Strategy.......................................................................................................
What we do.....................................................................................................................................
Our Services...........................-....-.........-...-.....-.-.-.......-........-.....-.....................-...-..............................
Our People..
Our staff ..
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Our volunteers.............................................................................................................................. 11
Our Funders.................................................................................................................................. 12
Our Partner Agencies.................................................................................................................... 12
Our Achievements............................................................................................................................ 13
Our Impacl.........................-..............................-..........-.................................................................... 14
Quantitative Measures.
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Qualitative Measures- Feedback................................................................................................. 16
Conclusion......................................................................................................................................... 19
Flnance Report,.
Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of Domestlc Abuse Volunteer Support Servl¢es.. 22
Statement of Trustees. Responslbllltles...................................................................................... 24
Statement ot Flnanclal Activitles for the Year Ended 31 March 2023............................................ 25
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023............................................................................................. 26
Notes to the FSnancSal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023......................................... 27

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
We are extremely proud of the huge courage of our
clients over the year, and the commitment and
dedication of our volunteers and staff who have worked
tirelessly to deliver DAVSS holistic wrap around
services for as long as needed, from prevention to crisis
intervention and recovery.
Over 2022-23 DAVSS received 1,099 referrals induding 68 men and involving
1,729 children, as well as supporting 5,292 helpline calls. We also provided
awareness raising / training sessions to agencies, schools, community groups and
the faith community about how to recognise domestic abuse and what to do about
Clients report that DAVSS support empowers them to make decisions and take
action to take control of their lives again, thereby improving life-opportunities for
them and their children who are often traumatised by their experience of abuse.
97010 of cllents report feeling safer after DAVSS support, as well as reporting other
positive outcomes such as improved mental health and wellbeingi feeling more
informed and empowered, obtaining Protective Injunctions, retaining jobs or
getting new ones, starting training courses, living in safer or new accommodation,
taking up volunteering, plus better nursery/school attendance and health &
wellbeing outcomes for their children. Many other family members and friends,
and the community also report benefitting.
Repeat victimisation for DAVSS clients is an extremely low 50/0 for the year
showing the lasting impact of our focus on both crisis intervention and recoveryi
and support for as long as needed.
Over the year our volunteers provided an amazing 32,578 hours equivalent to
over three and a half years of volunteer time
an enormous investment by the
community in tackling domestic abuse in West Kent and a huge return on
investment for our partners and funders.
DAVSS life changing services are a huge team effort and my heartfelt thanks go
to everyone involved in both supporting DAVSS and delivering our much-needed
services. Thank you so much for everything you do.
Krlsten Paterson
Resigned November 2023

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services (DAVSS)
CHARITY AND GOVERNANCE INFORMATION
for the Year to 31 March 2023
Governance and Structure
DAVSS was incorporated on 7th lune 2011 under the Companies Act 2006 as
private company limited by guarantee and registered as a Charity on 21" July
2011. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association which have
been in place since incorporation.
Board of Trustees and Management
DAVSS has a strong and committed Board of Trustees who are also the Directors
of the charity. They are drawn from the local community and represent legal,
financial, IT, community safety, voluntary sector, faith community and charity
expertise, and remain up to date by professional training and/or trustee
development.. One of our Trustees is a volunteer representative and has lived
experience of Domestic Abuse (DA).
Trustees met quarterly over the last year with the following advisors to discuss
strateglc and operational aspects of the Charity:
Henu Cummins DAVSS Chief Executive Officer to August 2023, Claire Wiliams,
DAVSS Chief Executive Officer from September 2023; and the Kent Police Area
Commanders for Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Sevenoaks & Swanley.
Publlc beneflt
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing DAVSS aims and objectives and in
planning activities and setting policies and priorities for the year ahead. DAVSS
charitable objectives are shown on page 8.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services (DAVSS)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS
For the Year to 31st March 2023
Our Reason for Being
DAVSS was set up in 2011 following a successfully evaluated
pilot project, which demonstrated a real need for a support
service for people experiencing domestic abuse in West Kent.
Referrals and helpline calls to DAVSS, along with client and
agency feedback, continue to demonstrate that this need is
crucial and ongoing.
Police reported 2.4
million OA-related
incidents in England
and Wales in 21122
During the pandemic we saw a sharp increase in DA but now
that the restrictions are lifted the number of cases being
reported has fallen although they remain ISO/o above pre-
pandemic levels. Additionally, according to the latest figures
available, the complexity of cases has continued to be much
greater (38Vo involved violence in 21122 compared with 350/0
in 19120), so victims require multiple interventions and
support for a longer period, something we expect to see
continue for the foreseeable future.
180/0 of all crimes in
England and Wales
were DA-related in
21122 compared
with 15D/o in 19120
In 21122 in Kent
there were 21 DA
crimes per 1,000
people, compared
with an average for
England and Wales
of 15
There is a widespread perception that because of its relative
affluence (albeit with pockets of deprivation), DA is less likely
to occur in West Kent but nothing could be further from the
truth. DA is pervasive and respects no boundaries, be they
ones of gender, socio-economic status, ethnic origin, age or
disability and statistics show this to be the case.
When victims have assets, they often do not meet the criteria
for legal aid or benefits, even when they a￿ prevented from
accessing their assets by their abuser. DAVSS, vital volunteer
support enables victims to secure the resources they need to
take action to make them and their children safe.
38010 of all violent
crimes in Kent in
21122 in Kent were
DA related, the
second highest
incidence in England
and Wales
The DAVSS service model is unique in that it is not time-
limited, is holistic and 15 entirely tailored to the need5 of the
victim which can vary very widely. The low repeat
victimisation rate we achieve along with feedback from our
service users and our high reputation all demonstrate the
effectiveness of our approach.

Our Objects, Values and Strategy
We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe in their intimate relationships. Our vision
is that anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind by an intimate partner
or close relative should have the knowledge and support necessary to protect
themselves from harm and feel empowered to take control of their life again, whatever
the level of risk. This vision drives our aims, our values, and strategy:
Our Objects
Our Values
Provide relief to people
and their dependants
living in West Kent who
have suffered any form
of abuse within an
intimate family
relationship
Safety comes first
We empower our clients and
those we work with
We are client led
Everyone deserves our best -
we listen, act with integrity
and are non-judgemental
Provide training and
education in
understanding DA
By the community for the
community - we enable the
local community to provide
support to those who need it
Introduce and engage in
services to promote
healthy relationshlps
Our Strategy
To provide confidential free, tailored, holistic volunteer support for as long as
needed to anyone in West Kent experiencing DA, empowering them to take
action to make them and their children safe and recover from the abuse they
have experienced.
Prevent abuse by raising awareness of DA in the community and promoting
healthy relationships.
Work proactively in partnership with others to deliver the best possible
servI￿s.
Seek funding to enable us to grow our volunteer base so we can support
more people experiencing DA, and meet existing and new needs.
We will remain independent and differentiated from other providers - a local
Servi￿ provided by local people for local people.

Our Services
DAVSS provides vital support services for anyone (men, women, LGBTQ+, ethnic
minorities, disabled people) experiencing domestic abuse, who often have no-one
else to turn to and are in desperate need of support. We work with clients from
immediate crisis intervention through to recovery, empowering them to make
decisions and take action to make them and their children safe.
Our services are client-centred, volunteer-led, free and confidential, include all
levels of risk and are not time limited. We provide pro bono solicitors, interpreters,
and recovery programmes when needed.
We work very closely with other agencies, the voluntary sector, and community
groups (e.g. Police, Social Services, Health, Education, Housing, Citizens Advice),
as multi-organisation partnership working is Vital to the provision of DAVSS,
holistic wrap-around service and our ability to support our clients effectively.
We also provide public education and raise community awareness about this
serious issue to try to ensure earlier reportingi prevention and reduction wherever
possible, mitigating the harmful consequences to victims and their children.
AIMS
Provide relief to people
experiencing abuse within
an intimate family
relationship
Deliver services which
empower and change
mindsets
Train the community
in DA / healthy
relationships
DIRE￿ CUENT SUPPORT
EDUCATION
ADULT & CHILDREN
RECOVERY SERVICES
Helpline & phone
support (crisis
intervention, risk
assessments, safety
advice, ongoing
support)
Website (signpostingi
information)
Face to face tailored
support (all adults, all
risk levels, open ended
Court preparation and
SUPFlOrt to court
Healthy
relationship
courses for
schools and
colleges
DA training
for agencies,
community
and faith
groups and
local
businesses
Freedom, ACE
Recovery and
Own My Life
programmes
Peer sUPPOrt
groups

Our People
Our clients
The pervasiveness of DA is such that our clients come from all walks of life and
may be of any gender, sexuality, age or ethnic origin. In 22123 we had 1,099
referrals, 68 of whom were men, 117 were from a minority ethnic group, 26
from the LGBTQ+ community and 126 disabled people.
People identifying themselves as disabled are underrepresented in our referral
group compared with those in the West Kent population, as are men and people
from the LGBTQ+ community, and we continue to focus our efforts on reaching
these groups.
Ethnic minority referrals to DAVSS ( I 10/0 of the total) are higher than the
proportion of people from ethnic minority backgrounds residing in West Kent,
which shows some success in reaching these communities. However, more work
is needed to ensure all ethnic groups are bein9 reached and that the
complexities of their experience and their diverse needs are fully understood and
addressed.
Here are Some of our client5. stories from the immediate cri515 through to
recovery (names have been changed and stories anonymised for client safety).
Abdul, a young adult with leaming
difficulties, was referred to DAVSS by the
Police after they were called to attend a DA
incident. He had been suffering severe
emotional and psychological abuse and
bullying at the hands of his brother for
some time, and had sustained a number of
injuries. Following a risk assessment and a
safety plan being out in place with Abdul,
DAVSS secured help from housing and
social services. Abdul was re-housed and
with DAVSS, support managed to live
independently from his family and start
new life.
Stella had been married for 19 years
when her husband became violent after
forming a relationship with a male
neighbour. One of their three children
witnessed the husband buying drugs
which the school reported to social
services, resulting in him being denied
access to any of his children. Violent
acts and threats of arson ensued, as well
as severe harassment by phone. DAVSS
assisted Stella to secure a Non
Molestation order which he breached,
and he prevented her from entering her
home. He was arrested and with
DAVSS, help and support from social
services Stella was rehoused out of the
rea.

Nadine's 14 year marriage was
volatile and had often been abusive
with some violent episodes including
strangulation. The couple finally
separated pemianantly and the
husband began a new relationship.
The divorce was acrimonious and the
husband demanded joint custody of
their two sons which Nadine felt was
unsafe due to the husband's poor
anger management and abuse. He
and his new partner subjected
Nadine to severe harassment and
psychological abuse. With DAVSS.
support she secured a Non
Molestation order. a child protertion
order from social services, and
additional home security from the
Police. Nadine and her children
attended DAVSS recovery
programmes and eventually she was
able to move on with her life with a
new partner.
Susanna had fled from her
abusive partner a year
before and although a Non
Molestation order was in
place he had breached it
several times and it was due
to expire. DAVSS supported
her through the court
process of securing an
extension. When her partner
discovered her whereabouts
and began to harass and
threaten her DAVSS referred
her case to MARAC and
helped her to secure a
change of accommodation.
After attending the Freedom
Programme Susanna felt
sufficiently empowered to
move forward on her own.
Our staff
Our volunteers are supported by 9.7 managers and staff including five trained
Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAS). Managers provide coachingi
mentoring, case supervision and quality assurance, and other staff provide
administrative and other support.
Funding secured during the period of the pandemic enabled us to ensure we could
increase staff numbers and therefore provide our volunteers with the extra
coaching and support they need when dealing with the increased complexity of
referrals and Helpline calls received since COVID.
We are grateful to our funders for enabling us to maintain this level of support.
We are also grateful to have received new funding for a Children's Independent
Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) to enable us to extend our children's recovery
programmes to meet the increased need.
Training is vital in order to increase the resilience of our organisation and upskill
staff and volunteers, thereby creating capacity for further growth, enhancing job
satisfaction, and ensuring service delivery meets national standards and best
practice. Over the last year managers have received leadership training, and we
also offer externally delivered mentoring for senior staff, along with inhouse and
externally delivered training (including refresher training) for all staff and
volunteers.
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Our volunteers
Our services are delivered by our current team of 35 volunteers, which includes
DA and Helpline advisors, volunteers delivering the peer support group. and
others who assist with admin, coordination and fundraising. Our professionally
trained volunteers commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week to supporting the
DAVSS Helpline or 10 hours a week supporting clients, but most volunteers, hours
significantly exceed this.
We are constantly recruiting new volunteers, and our volunteers come from a
range of backgrounds. Some have life experience as survivors of domestic abuse
themselves (survivors are recruited two or more years post abuse). Most of our
volunteers are women but we are fortunate to also have male volunteers, so we
are able to give our clients the option of having a male advisor should they prefer
this. The enormous professionalism, dedication, tenacity, patience and efficiency
of our volunteers ensures that our work is of the highest quality and meets the
often complex needs of our clients.
New volunteer DA and Helpline Advisors have the opportunity to shadow
experienced staff and volunteers, before undergoing 14 days, accredited Quality
Mark DA training, plus 6 days, training on DAVSS policies, processes and
procedures. They are then mentored by a fellow volunteer or qualified member of
staff before 'flying solo, supporting their own clients. Further training and personal
development opportunities have been provided during the year to staff and
volunteers by in-house trainingi Outside speakers and attendances at conferences
and workshops.
Over the year, volunteer numbers have reduced due to the impact of the
increased cost of living on some volunteers, financial circumstances which has
necessitated their leaving volunteering and taking up paid employment, These
volunteers tell us that volunteering with DAVSS has given them the skills and
confidence to obtain paid work.
As can be seen from the quotes below, volunteers themselves say that they find
the work very challenging but satisfying at the same time, and feel that they are
making a real difference to both their clients and to their own personal
development.
Volunteering for DAVSS is very
rewardingi especially working with
clients at crisis and see how the
support we provide changes their
lives for the better. They are back
at being themselves which is great
to witness.
I support clients in court and every
time I find out that my client gets a
Non Molestation order l find it very
rewarding. You get something back for
yourself.
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Our Funders
The support of our fvnders has been critical to our continuing success, and we are
indebted to their understanding of the challenges of domestic abuse, and their
generosity in supporting the provision of our services. Our funders have
recognised the impact of the current financial situation and where possible some
of them have provided additional funding available to help address this.
Our funders include public sector agencies and organisations, independent
foundations, trusts, community groups, the faith community and our many
individual donors. We could not deliver our services without their incredible
support.
The highly positive client outcomes achieved, and most importantly the positive
response of our service users, together with feedback from referring agencies,
demonstrates the life-changing impact of this funding. Funders have said,.
Amazing work DAVSS. Your work
and all that you have managed to
achieve and delivery over the last
year is a credit to you and your
colleague5,
It is always a
privilege to support
DAVSS
Our Partner Agencies
DAVSS continues to work closely with a wide range of organisations in the area
and could not deliver our tailored holistic wrap-around services Wlthout their
support. This includes the police, solicitors, housing, the Courts, Witness Care
Service, social services, health, schools, and others. In particular, we work closely
with the three Community Safety Partnerships and the three local authorities in
West Kent who have consistently supported DAVSS with funding, along with Kent
Police. We also work with partner agencies regarding the new abuse law and
obligations to support victims of abuse wherever they reside and including those
experiencing controlling and coercive behaviour, and the new partnership
structures.
We continue to work with voluntary organisations (from debt advice through to
equine therapy), community groups and the faith community.
Many of our partners have reluctantly extended their waiting lists or have
reduced some services due to financial pressures. Our volunteers and staff have
stepped up to these challenges and ensured that DAVSS services have continued
to be delivered seamlessly.
We are very grateful to all our partners, and to the business community, ft)r their
support over the year.
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Our Achievements
In 22123 we received
1,099 referrals. 9 %
more than pre COVID
levels
We are proud of the huge courage of our clients, and the
dedication and commitment of our volunteers and staff
who work tirelessly to provide highest quality customised
wrap-around services for as long as needed by the client,
from immediate crisis intervention through to recovery.
Average hours per
volunteer was 795,
19D/o, more than pre
pandemic
We have continued our learning from COVID and have
ensured our services meet the needs of the new post-
COVID environment; including the challenges caused by
a more constant perpetrator presence as the hybrid
/working from home model has been more widely
adopted, and the impact of the financial environment over
the year and the increased cost of living.
Our volunteer
Advisors provided
1,662 legal option
sessions
We continue to support clients to obtain legal protection
for them and their children. This includes delivering legal
options sessions, assisting in the preparation of court
papers, liaising closely with the courts, and acting as a
McKenzie Friend where required, and DAVSS pro bono
support by partner solicitors and a barrister.
Clients
welcome this support and say they could not have
accessed vital legal protection without our volunteers and
staff, as the trauma they have suffered can severely
reduce their capacity to cope with what they perceive as
an intimidating and daunting court process.
Helpline calls
SUPPOrted totalled
5,290 360h more
than pre-
pandemic
99 civil and 8
criminal court
proceedings
Following COVID we have reinstated our face-to-face
trauma led recovery programmes for adults and children.
Clients tell us these help them and their children recover
from the abuse they have experienced, better recognise
the nature of abusive relationships and empower them to
move on and lead independent lives again. Our Peer
Support Groups have also received extremely positive
feedback and clients tell us they are a key part of
recovery.
220 people
attended our
recovery
programme5.
DAY course
participants
totalled 641
We resumed our training and awareness raising activities
about DA with schools, agency front line staff, community
groups, professional groups, businesses and the faith
community on which we have consistently received very
positive feedback.
1,729 children
were involved
in the referra15
supported in
the year
DAVSS, services has been recognised over 23-23 by the
following awards: Tunbridge Wells Love Where You Live
Awards 2022 Volunteer of the Year and DAVSS was a
finalist for the Charity of the Year. and the Kent Charity
Awards 2022 - Best use of Volunteers
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Our Impact
We assess our impact using a combination of quantitative and qualitative
measures. Quantitative measures include client surveys, the number of protective
legal orders obtained, repeat victimisation rates and value for money. Qualitative
measures are primarily in the form of the feedback we receive from clients, partner
agencies, funders and others in the field of DA. but we also, on case closure,
compile case studies which serve to document the outcomes of individual cases.
Quantitative Measures
Pre-and-post support Wellbeing Surveys show the impact of DAVSS support
with clients reporting the following percentage improvements in different aspects
of their life:
Health and Well Being Outcomes
Better economic situation
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IDJ
The overall aim of our Freedom Programme for adults is to improve the self-
confidence of our clients which can be badly affected by the trauma of abuse and
to equip them with the ability to recognise the difference between healthy and
abusive relationships. Our post programme evaluations consistently show that
clients feel they have made a significant improvement in all the areas addressed
as a result of their attendance on this programme.
The Own My Own Life Programme, designed for those clients who have succeeded
in moving on after experiencing an abusive ￿latIOnshIp, aims to improve their
feelings of physical safety for both themselves and their children and to help them
achieve a better quality of life by picking up the threads of their former life
including securing employment where appropriate.
41 children participated in the Child￿n'S recovery programmes (ACE and
Freedom), all of whom reported a greater level of understanding and ability to
recognise abusive behaviour and what to do about it, than before attending the
course. Most importantly, all indicated that they understood they were in no way
to blame for the abuse and had improved wellbeing outcomes.
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641 young people aged 14-15 attended Domestic Abuse Awareness sessions for
Young People (DAY), the primary aims of which are to improve understanding and
recognition of abuse and equip them with the means to deal with abusive
behaviours should they encounter any.
During the year we were able to secure 169 Protection Orders and 20 Punitive
Measures, thus helping our clients and their dependents keep safe.
Protection Orders Obtained
Punrtive me3sure5
Restrainingorders
Child arrangement orders
Occupatlon orders
Prohibited steps orders
Non-rnole5tation order5
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Further evidence of our effectiveness is provided by the low rate of repeat
vlctlmlsatlon we are able to achieve. This stands at 5010 for 2022-23.
Additionally, our volunteer model ensures that we can offer excellent value for
money. In the 12 months from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 our volunteers
provided a total of 32,578 hours on casework, the helpline, project work,
administration and fundraising, which, calculated at the Kent average earnings
rate, equates to a cash equivalent of £550.000, an extraordinary retum on
investment. This represents a massive return on partners. support, funding, and
a huge investment in our community and by the community.
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Qualitative Measures - Feedback
From clients
DAVSS has been my lifeline
ever Since I first contacted
them, I now have more
confidence to manage my
Sltuation. The support I have
received has been lifechanging
This time six months ago I wasn't even
getting out of bed, I wasn't getting the
kids to school on time, I wasn't seeing
anyone. My mindset is so different now.
I'm so proud of myself. The only way
can describe it is that I feel empowered.
I don't know what I would do without
you guys. You've given me my
empowerment back. I love you all so
much. You're an angel.
Thank you, you've been wonderful. It should
be mandatory for victims of domestic abuse.
Freedom was great and it should be taught in
schools. Its been really good support and
really appreciated. I don't really want to be
closed off. It's been a great help.
DAVSS has been arnazing, helping
me sort out my economic,
housing problem, guiding me
through charities that can help
me arrange my life in the right
direction. My advisor is such an
amazing and supportive person,
who makes me feel warm and
safe. She has been next to me
through the darkest moments in
my life and helped me stand on
my feet. I will always be grateful
for everything DAVSS has helped
me and how it has empowered
me.
Thank you for all your helpi before working
with you I was trying to navigate the court
system on my own, your help and advice with
the statements made all the difference, before
I was feeling really anxious but I was able to
go into court feeling confident and was so
happy when the judge found all my allegations
as fact.
I think you guys have been amazing and
really helpful. The teachers tell me that
the kids are really settled now and don't
go into school crying. I couldn't have
done it without you.
You are really helpful and
supportive. You are there to
help people. Anyone who is in
this situation should contart you
straight away. You are a big
help to someone who has no
one in this country. You are the
inspiration for rne, without you
wouldn't have come this far.
won't find a friend like you,
you've helped me all along the
way.
I would not be alive without DAVSS. I felt
believed and began to see he was the culprit.
I was not a whore I tramp but a decent
human being and a good Mum. l am so
grateful for the help and support me and the
children have received from DAVSS
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The course was eye-opening - very
instructive - life changing. It has
helped my self-belief and
confidence. I fully recommend it to
everybody. It's helped my mental
health. Thank you for everything.
I would definitely recommend the
face to face course. Listening to
others and talking over our
"shared" experiences I have leamt
a lot about abusive behaviours.
The course has clarified my
suspicions and built my confidence.
I NEEDED this course
Brilliant course. I have found the
confidence to apply to court for child
arrangement order and feel that l am
more in control of my life now.
This course has helped pull me out of a very
dark place and enable me to move forwards
on my own understanding what the abuse
was, how it happened and that it wa5 never
my fault.
From partner agencles
A victim said she had no idea how to
get 5UPPOrt but DAVSS validates her
experiences of emotional abuse and
She appreciated the backing and
reassurance from professionals. She
felt very supported. She lost her
confidence but DAVSS helped her to
see her own worth (Social Services).
DAVSS occupies a crucial role in
West Kent supporting and
advocating for vulnerable vittims
of domestic abuse. Their trained
advisers are always ready to
help,. it really is life-changing
support (Kent Police).
We have a fantastic working
relationship with DAVSS, they
are our go to on specialist
domestic abuse and
safeguarding matters. We
know they always have the
client's best interests at heart
and they act with integrity and
the utmost professionalism
(Housing).
Fantastic work, great job on
getting that Order. It's great
to hear such a positive
outcome from a MARAC
referral, very well done. The
Non- Molestation Order
certainly seems to have had a
positive outcome. Really good
work and helps us from a
police perspective (Kent
Police)
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We are looking forward to DAVSS
delivering another DAY session to our
students. We have hod positive
feedback from the students and from
parents since your year 8 visit. The
work you guys are doing is life
changing.
Thank you for running this
group, we think it will be really
beneficial for the children and
it's good to know what the
group involves in case we need
it again for other children
From other
oryanisations
We are so grateful to be
able to onward refer our
clients to DAVSS and
joint work them which is
essential for sustainable
move on for our clients.
We love that like us
DAVSS work hard to
Secure the best Possible
results for their clients.
The fact that it is long
term is life changing.
(Charity)
Thank you again for inviting me to meet DAVSS
volunteers and staff. I thought the charity was
amazing. I loved how in depth the charity goes
and how quickly you contatt your clients. I was
taken aback and thoroughly enjoyed learning mo
(SARC).
Finally, the client case studies compiled during the year (a selection of which are
included in an earlier section) show that as a result of DAVSS volunteer support
clients experience many positive outcomes including living in safer or new
accommodation, improved well-being and mentallphysical health, retaining jobs
or getting new ones, starting training courses, taking up volunteering, and
reporting health improvements plus improved wellbeing for their children. Many
other family members and friends also benefit from the changes made to
survivors, lives.
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Conclusion
Over the next year, we plan to seek new accommodation arrangements as we
have out-grown our current office space. We also plan to improve efficiency by
implementing a new IT database. Recruiting new volunteers will continue
throughout the year as a key priority, and we will recruit case workers to provide
interim support while new volunteer recruitment and training is underway.
Once again, our heartfelt thanks go to our courageous clients. Also, to DAVSS
volunteers and staff - their professionalism, dedication and commitment, has been
more important than ever and without them we could not have met the challenges
of the post COVID environment, nor provided our much-needed support services.
We have put a cash value on the hours spent by our volunteers and the investment
by our funders in tackling domestic abuse, but our clients tell us that their
improved well-being and the improved life chances of their children resulting from
the support of our volunteers, are way beyond any financial value.
We would also like to thank the many partner organisations, our funders, and the
community, who have supported DAVSS over the year - we could not deliver our
vital services without you.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on
behalf by..
1811212023
and signed on its
xt here
Jan Berry
Alexander Conway
Chair
Treasurer
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Finance Report
The Financial Statements show the financial results for DAVSS. 2023 was another
strong year for income generation, with total income of £473,480 (2022:
£436,908). The stable income level was again due to continued support from all
of DAVSS main supporters along with funding from the National Lotteryi which
provided additional funding of £123,619 in the year ended 31 March 2023.
Of the total income receivable for the year £224,787 was unrestricted and
£248,693 was for specific projects (March 2022 £217,953 and £218,955
respectively). This balanced split of types of funding has allowed DAVSS to meet
its objectives for the financial year and leaves it in a positive position to continue
its work going forward.
During the period, total expenditure increased by £83,262 from £340,786 in
2021122 to £424,048 this financial year. Total expenditure was split £205,329 to
unrestricted activities (2022: £125,861) and £2 18,7 19 to specific projects (2022.,
£214,925). The main reason, as in the prior year, for increased expenditure 15 a
result of increased staff costs in the year. By increasing the number of staff and
thus associated staff costs DAVSS has been able to ensure increased 5UPPOrt to
its volunteers and provide additional assistance to more complex and time-
consuming cases that have arisen out of Covid-19.
For the 2022123 financial yearthe charity is able to report a net surplus of £49,432
in the year {2022'. £96,122 surplus). The majority of this surplus has arisen from
unrestricted funds £29,974 with restricted funds contributing £19,458 of the
surplus.
Total reserves have therefore increased from £409,484 to £458,916 of which
£35,047 is for restricted purposes and £95,000 is a designated reserve leaving
£328,869 free reserves to meet day-to-day expenditure.
The designated reseNes comprise £95,000 to fund any future relocation of the
offices and costs associated with hiring suitable office space and to meet on-going
Statutory obligations to DAVSS employed staff.
Reserves Policy
The current reserves policy is to keep approximately six months running costs in
general/free reserve. Consequently, with average monthly expenditure at
£35,337, the free reserves of £328,869 at the end of March 2023 are above the
target level (9 months cover), providing the charity with an adequate buffer to
meet and deliver its services were any unexpected events were to occur.
Free reserves comprise the total reserves available to the charity, less those
reserves whose uses are restricted or else designated for specific purposes. The
Trustees actively review the policy for maintaining free reserves, taking into
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consideration the major risks faced by the charity, their likely impact on income
and planned expenditure, and an assessment of the ways to mitigate such risks.
Going concern
The charity's financial position and performance has been outlined in the financial
review above. The Trustees have assessed projected future income, expenditure,
and cash flows over a 3-year period to March 2026. Consideration has been given
to the stability, predictability and diversity of various income streams in making
this assessment, The Trustees believe that the Charity's financial resources and
contingency planning is sufficient to ensure the ability of the Charity to continue
as a going concern for the foreseeable future and therefore the financial
statements have been prepared on this basis.
Investment Policy
The Trustees have continued to adopt a conservative investment policy that seeks
to maximize the benefits of its cash flow and is not seeking to build up any long-
term reserve. Any cash surplus to immediate requirements is kept on a charity
cash deposit with Scottish Widows & Skipton. The Scottish Widows & Skipton
accounts are currently at capacity in respect of the £85,000 Financial Services
Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The trustees will actively exploring further
opportunities to maximise returns on funds that are not required for immediate
purposes and keep the investment policy under consistent review.
Rlsk Management statement
The Trustees actively ￿VIeW both the strategic and operational risks which the
charity faces. These cover both short and long term risks and in particular concern
financial sustainability and reputation. The Trustees confirm that they are satisfied
that strategies, systems and controls considered appropriate for a charity of its
size are, as far as possible, in place to mitigate any significant risk. Although
DAVSS continues to have good success rates in securing project funding, this is
within the context of an ever-challenging funding environment. The Trustees are
aware that careful management and planning is ￿qUI￿d to mitigate against this,
which includes on-going review of budgeting and costing procedures and ensuring
adequate monitoring and reporting procedures. The Trustees have in place the
necessary policies and procedures on a wide range of issues for a service of this
type including a user's charter, protection from abuse, equality and diversity,
health and safety, vulnerable adults, child protection and safeguarding, lone
workingi compliance with fire regulation tests, diversity and financial controls
policy and procedures.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Domestic
Abuse Volunteer Support Services
report to the trustees (who are also Directors for the purpose of company law)
on my examination of the financial statements of Domestic Abuse Volunteer
Support Services ('the charitable company,) for the year ended 31 March 2023
which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and
related notes,
This report Is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with
section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I
might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them
in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I
do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the
charity's trustees a5 a body, for my work, for thi5 report, or for the opinions 1
have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of
the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006 ('the 2006 Art.).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company
are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Att and are eligible for
independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable
company's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act
2011 ('the 2011 Art,) and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the
applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(S)(b) of
the 2011 Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters
that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The
planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an
independent examination can provide. Consequently l express no opinion as to
whether the financial statements present a 'true and fair, view and my report is
limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the charitable company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner
must be a member of a body listed in Section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that
am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ICAEW,
which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come
to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe
that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as
required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of
section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial
statements give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination; or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the
methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for
accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable
a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Russell Joseph ACA
Bourner Bullock
Chartered Accountants
114 St Martin's Lane
Covent Garden
London
WC2N 4BE
18.12.2023
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statement of Trustees. Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors for the purpose of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year. Under that law the trustees must prepare the financial statements
in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
(United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law
the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied
that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including
the income and expenditu￿, of the charitable company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlyi
b) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
c) make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and
prudent;
d) state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed,
subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements; and
e) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue to
operate.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are
sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose
with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable
company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companies Art 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets
of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March
2023
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total
Recognised Gains and Losses)
Unrestricted Restricted Designated
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
Total
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Note
Income from
Donations and legacies
Charitoble activities..
221,588
125,074
346,662
316,209
The National Lottery Fund
Other trading activities..
Fundraising
Investment income
123,619
123,619
119,265
1.763
1,763
1,349
85
1,436
1,436
Total Income
224,787
248.693
473,480 436,908
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
144
90
234
198
205,185
205,329
218,629
218.719
423,814
340,588
424,048 340,786
Total expendlture
Net
19,458
29,974
49,432
96,122
Incomel{expenditure)
and net movement In
funds for the year
Reconciliation of:
Total funds brought
forward
309,411
5,073
95,000
409,484
313,362
Transfers between funds
Total funds carried
12
328.869
35.047
95.000 458,916 409,484
forward
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
Charity registration number: 1143001
Company registration number: 07660698
Total
2023
Total
2022
Note
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
2,822
4,233
Current assets
Debtors
io
19,525
456,487
476.012
2,621
433,164
435,785
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one
year
li
19,918
30,534
Net current assets
456,094
405,251
Net a55ets/(Ilabllltles)
458 916
409 484
Funds of the Charlty
Unrestricted income funds
12
328,869
35,047
95,000
309,411
5,073
95,000
Restricted income funds
12
Designated funds
12
Total funds
458 916
409 484
For the financial year ending 31 March 2023 the company wa5 entitled to exemption
under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year
ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of
the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies. regime.
Approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on
behalf by..
1811212023
and signed on their
Jan
erry
Alexander Conway
Chair
TreasU￿r
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial
statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all
the year5 presented, unless otherwise stated.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. 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 (2nd Edition, effective January 2019)
(Charities SORP {FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Domestlc Abuse Volunteer Support Services meets the deflnitlon of a publlc benefit
entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost
or transaction value unless othe￿ise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Golno concern
The financial statements have been prepa￿ on a going concern basls.
The trustees assess whether the use of golng concern Is approprlate I,e. whether
there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast
significant doubt on the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern. The
trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of
approval of the financial statements.
Donatlons
Voluntary income Including donations, gifts and grants that provide core funding or
are recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that
the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient
reliability.
Government grants
Grants that do not impose specified future performance-related conditions on the
recipient are recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or
receivable.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there 15 a legal or constructive obligation to that
expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured
reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate
similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to
particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of
resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support
costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery
of its artivities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be
allocated dirertly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to
support them.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost
categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating
property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other
costs by their usage.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the Charity's compliance with constitutional
and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees,
meetlngs and reimbursed expenses.
Flnanclal Instruments
The Charity only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the
recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and
creditors.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the
end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objettive
evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance
Sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and
there is an intention to settle on a net basi5 or to realise the asset and settle the
liability simultaneously.
The Charlty does not have anythlng other than basic financlal instruments.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are
depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as
follows.,
Offlce equlpment
250/0 Stralght Ilne basls
Debtors
Debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, le55 provision for
impairment. A provision for the impairment of debtors is established when there is
objertive evidence that the Charity will not be able to collect all amounts due
according to the original terms of the receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise case on hand and call deposits, and other
5hort-terni highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount
of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value,
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Credltors
Creditors are classified as current liabilities if the Charity does not have an
unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the
creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date, otherwise they are
presented as non-current liabilities. Creditors are recognised initially at the
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the
trustees, discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the Charity. Restrirted income
funds are funds available only towards a restricted purpose as instructed by the
donor of the funds. The designated fund is held to provide for the upcoming
termination of the premises lease and the costs of relocating.
Judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical
experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The trustees consider that there are no significant areas of judgements or estimates.
Employee numbers
The number of employees durlng the year was 12 (2022: 12). No employees
received more than £60,000 from the charity in the year.
During the year, volunteers provided support for victims of domestic abuse, as well
as taking helpline calls, assisting with both admin and fvndings and leading the peer
support group.
Income from donatlons
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Grants (Community Safety
Partnership/ Local
Authorities/ Health)
59,423
52,668
112,091
120,454
Independent trust grants
131.226
72.406
203,632
131,773
Private donations
30,939
30,939
63,982
221 588
125 074
346 662
316 209
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Investment Income
All of the investment income totalling £1,436 (2022: £85) arises from money held in
interest bearing deposit accounts.
Expenditure on Charitable ActSvltles
Unrestricted
funds 2023
Restricted
funds 2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
2022
Direct costs {see note
6.1)
Support costs (see note
6.2}
157,970
163,010
320,980
261,443
44,815
55,619
100,434
76,936
Governance costs (see
note 6.3)
Total
2,400
2,400
2,210
205,185
218,629
423,814
340,588
6.1 Analysls of dlrect costs
Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds 2023
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
2022
staff salaries
Employers, national insurance
Employers, pension costs
144,471
10,841
149,080
11,187
293,551
22,028
240,019
16,515
Total
157.970 163,010
320.980 261,443
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Analysis of support costs
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
staff salaries
Employers, national insurance
Employers, pension costs
Other staff costs
Staff entertainment/gifts
Volunteers, expenses
staff expenses
Training & development
Meetings & room hire
Recruitment
Day programme
Recovery programme
Clinical Supervision
PPS & telephone
IT technical support
Computer software
Insurance
Subscriptions
Bank fees
Advertising fees
Foreign exchange differences
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
Consulting fees
Depreciatlon
7,604
570
140
7,846
589
144
15,450
1,159
284
12,631
869
259
433
979
147
9,255
13,930
437
2,819
211
1,029
3,543
236
3,961
1,163
6,456
2,401
10,484
3.222
2,779
1,059
607
3,028
7,008
2,192
9,999
2,637
14,445
3,222
4,373
1,395
1,317
3,406
8,620
303
11,940
972
3,743
loo
155
1,594
336
710
378
1,612
297
6,532
972
3,254
loo
9,902
1,588
10,800
953
251
31
120
5,408
489
155
6,093
2,775
8,868
9,562
215
131
1,411
4,440
1,411
4,440
1,411
Total
100 434 76 936
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
6.3 Analysis of governance costs
Total
2023
Total
2022
Trustees, expenses
Independent examination fee
I,oio
1,200
2,400
Total
2,400
2,210
7 Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration
from the Charity during the current year or the previous year.
No benefits from the Charity were received during the year to 31 March 2023 (2022..
£i,oio to cover travel expenses).
8 Staff costs
Analysis of staff costs and remuneratlon Includlng key management personnel:
2023
2022
Salaries
Employers, national insuran
costs
Employers, pension costs
309,001
23,187
252,650
17,384
5,685
5,168
Total
337 873
275 202
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
9 Fixed assets
Office equipment
Cost or valuation
At l April 2022
Additions
At 31 March 2023
5,644
5,644
Depreclatlon
At l April 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2023
(1,411)
(1,411)
(2,822)
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2023
10 Debtors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2023
2023
Total
Total
2023 2022
Trade debtors
120
120
Prepayments & accrued income
14,880
14,880
4,52S
4,645
19,405 2,621
19,525 2,621
11 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Trade creditors
1,013
3,269
894
1,013
3,269
1,176
14,310
150
2,297
12,603
1,004
14,630
Accruals & deferred income
NEST creditor
282
HMRC creditor
11,025
150
3,285
Other creditors
16,351
3,567 19,918 30,534
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
12 Funds
Balance Incoming Resources Transfers
Balance
at resources expended between
at
funds 31 March
2023
2022
Unrestrlcted funds
General unrestricted
funds (as restated)
309,411
224,787 (205,329)
328,869
Designated funds
95,000
95,000
Total unrestrlcted
funds
404,411
224,787 (205,329)
423,869
Restricted funds
5,073
248,693
(218,719)
35,047
Total funds
409,484
473,480 (424,048)
458,916
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
Unrestricted funds: These funds are provided by donors for support of the
Charity, without restrirtion on how funds should be deployed.
Deslgnated funds: These funds have been reserved for the upcoming tem)inatlon
of the premises lease, and will cover the costs of relocation and setting up a new
premises. It is estimated that the relocation will take place within the next 12
months.
Restrlcted funds:
A total of £123,619 (2022: £119,265) was received from the National Lottery fund
in relation to the Transforming Live5 project. During the year ended 3 1 March 2023
this wa5 Spent in full, with material expenditure as follows: £89,422 being spent on
salaries (including employers, national insurance and pension costs), £8,390 on staff
training, £4,692 on volunteer expenses and £3,102 on room hire.
13
Related party transactions
There have been no transactions Wlth persons or entitie5 that are closely connected
to the charity or its trustees (2022- £nil).
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
13 Operating leases
Total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:
2023
434
1,701
2022
Not later than one year
Later than one year and not later than five years
Later than five years
The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense
during the year was £408 (2022 £nil).
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