woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Annual Report and Financial Statements 31st March 2025 Charity Registration Number 1143513 Company Registration Number 06886781 (England and Wales)
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Contents Chair and CEO'S Foreword Trustee Report Governance and Administrative Infonnation 16 Independent Auditorfs Report 24 Financial statements Statement of Financial Activities 28 Balan Sheet 29 Statement of Cash Flow 30 Principal Accounting Policies Notes to the Financial Statements 31 33 The Trustees present their statutory report together with the financial statements of Woman's Trust for the year ended 31 March 2025. This report has been prepared in accordance with Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011 and conslitutes a directors, report for the purposes of company legislation. Woman's Trust is constituted as a charity registered for charitable purposes with the Charity Commission (Charity Registration Number 1143513) and a company limited by guarantee {Company Registration Number 06886781).
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Chalr & CEO'S Foreword This year, women and children have continued to faGe worsening abuse and mental health, in the context of social and economic challenges that disproportionately affected them. With 1 in 2 women seeking mental health support due lo domestic abuse IRCP, 20241. 9 out of 10 women continue lo report counselling and mental health support as their priority needs IDAC. 2022} and domeslic-related suicides overtook homicides for another year (NPCC, 2025). Woman's Trust faced increasing demand for our services. whilst costs increased at a faster rate than funding. For the third year now, we were only able to provide direct therapeuli¢ support to just over half of those conlacling us. Without our support, women are left with nowhere to lurn to, as the NHS Mental Health Services reported a million people on waiting lists this year and London's stalulory services including social care and housing were also overwhelmed. Woman's Trust launched its report"Living without Hope" in March 2025 making the case for improving the mental health response for survivors of domestic abuse. It amplified our call for action to prioritise the devastating impact of domestic abuse on women's and girls. We wrote an open letter lo ministers, together with 100 charities, calling for domestic abuse to be made a priority by the new Government, for both the new National Health Service and Violence Against Women and Girls {VAWGI Strategies planned lor launch in 2025. In line wilh our Slrategy, we continued to develop innovative services and partnerships across the whole system. We worked together with our committed and passionate funders. both existing and new. as well as statutory agencies, to provide high-quality trauma-informed services across London lo more women than ever. We built on our partnerships with other specialist 'by and for, women's charities, as a member of Women's Aid Federation of England & Wales and the London VAWG Consortium, to reach those facing multiple disadvantages and diverse groups including young women and girls. and black and minorilised communities. We are privileged to work with passtonate, commltted and expert staff. both our counsellors and front-line colleagues, as well as the wider Woman's Trust team. We recognised the impact these challenging times have had on them and continued to focus on providing a positive supportive environrnent, ensuring training and development, a work-life balance and flexible working. As we enter the fourth year of our slralegy, we continue to centre our work on women's and children's needs and lo amplify their voices. We cannot do this without the continued support of our supporters, funders, partners and colleagues., we thank you. Niki Scordi. Chair Heidi Riedel, Chief Executive Officer
woman's Yrust recovery from domest abuse Trustee Report Our Vision, Mission and Approach Our vision is a world where women and children have the resources to prevent domestic abuse damaging their futures. Our mission is to help women and children affected by domestic abuse to overcome the mental and emotional harm and rebuild their life, by providing women-only, client- led counselling and mental health support services. Woman's Trust's charitable object is to relieve women and children who are being. or have been, affected by domeslic abuse, through the provision of a counselling and support service. Woman's Trust is the leading specialist service provider of pioneering, free and confidential mental health responses for survivors of domestic abuse- We offer specialist 'person-centred' counselling and therapeutic servlces, informed by an understanding of the long-term mental health and emotional impacts of domestic abuse Through a trauma-informed approach, we enable women to make their own choices and decisions, in their own way, in overcoming the risk and damage caused by domestic abuse, and We are expert in understanding the dynamics of domestic abuse and its devastating and often long-lasling effects on women's lives and that of their children. providing accessible intersectional services regardless of race, religion, class, or culture. Woman's Trust is a women-only organisation, rooted in the lived experiences of the women and the communities we serve. We provide a safe environment for women to talk about their experiences openly and without fear of being judged. to process theirthoughts., and to understand, express and leam to manage their feelings and reactions with Ihe help of our specially Irained therapists. We work with women at our dedicated Women's Centre in central London, regional hubs and online, to meet women where they are at. Our services are accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework for the Counsellin Professions 2018 L. We follow the National Quality Standard of Community Services by Women's Aid Federation for England & Wales. We work in a whole system approach to raise awareness and improve understanding of the impact of domestic abuse and VAWG on women's and girls, mental health, aiming lo deliver systems change and improve outcomes for survivors.
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse We engage with voluntary and statutory sector partners, working in partnership to develop frameworks and responses to meet the needs of women and girls. We are parl of the award-winning Angelou Partnership, the London VAWG Consortium, and Whole Housing Approach Partnership, partnering with over 30 specialist charities. We provide awareness raislng workshops and trainlng for professionals and front-line workers, bolh voluntary and statulory partners, on mental health, suicidal idealion and improving responses and mental health outcomes for women and girf- suNivors of DA. We carry out research and share practice-based evidence, based on our almost 30 years of expertise, amplifying women experts by lived experience voices, sharing our best-practice approaches and publishing briefings to influence commissioners and policymakers across local and national government level. Impact at a glance 1289 women referred to our services 833 women offered therapeutic support 605 women received triage advice and signposting support Engagement in our services 503 women received Counselling 127 women attended Workshops 7 young women received counselling. . New Se1¢eS launched 144 received Therapeutic Supporl Groups 41 attended Peer-led Support Groups" 34 young women attended workshops Outcomes of our services Counselling Therapeutic Support Groups 87°/o fell less isolated Self-development workshops 84Vo feeling better equipped to cope 940/0 improved self-esleem 94 /0 improved inter- personal interactions 630/0 reduced suicidal thoughts and ideation 600/0 reduced self-harm 89 /0 reduced feelings of anxiety and stress 860/0 had more control of their future 1000/0 improved confidence 890fi reduced feelings of anxiety and stress 86 % had more control of their future
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Our counselling and support services Domeslic abuse has affected or will affect one in four women in the UK. The psychological and emotional consequences of abuse, if left unaddressed, can last a lifetime for the woman and her children. Our services enable women to recover from domestic abuse and rebuild their lives. We aim lo lackle the emotional and psychological damage caused by abuse, by providing mental health services to women and their children, including specialist person-centred trauma-informed one-lo-one counselling,
therapeutic support groups {both BACP accredited services), educational and self-development workshops, webinar resources for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and help women with small grants from a hardship fund, where possible. A Woman's Service Journey fp 7*frr.¥L_-. Referral Assessment for direct 5UPPOrt or trEage advlce and signposting to a range of alternative service5 Lng.Ter Counsellln8 Self-Development Workshop5 2-houronline and in person sessions designed to help women with the practical and emotional impact of domestlc abuse, to 511PPOrt their recovery Therdpeudc Support Groups Up to 82-hour sesslons. led by a specialist counsellor, empowering women to share experiences and support each other Up to 18 one-to-one person-centred counselling sessions with a professional speclalist counsellor, with domestic abuse expertise Young Women and Glrls Young People 16-25 years 2-hour self- development workshops and 1-2-1 therapeutic SUPPOrt PeeTrLed Support Groups Peer to Peer led and run suppport group5 which enable survivors to to connect with a community of women who share similar lived experiences whllst reducing isolation Psycho-eduratlonal Weblnars Videos of psytho- educational work- shops on a range of Issues. and inforniation available on our website
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Women access our services directly or through a referral from diverse palhways, including statutory and voluntary partners, such as the NHS and other health agencies, the police. social care and other VAWG and mental health charities. Women can choose to access one or more seNices simultaneously or one after the other, as each woman's journey is tailored to her needs. -1 believe Womon's Trust should be supported because of the am(Jzing work they do. Woman's Trust have been very supportive throughout my time there ondfrom the vervfir5t doy Ifelt comfortoble, supported ond olwoysfelt ot eose. I w(35 provided a s(Jfe Space ond (Jlwoys lookedforwurd to my next session os I had noticed a difference in my confidence and felt I had more control over my life. I wos given informotion of other services I could access which Ifound very useful. l am now able to put things in place to keep me sofe ond look forword to the future. Every session I hod with my counsellor left me feeling positive ond hopefulfor the future. Stoff ore always so friendly and welcoming, t7nd Woman's Trust have impoctedmy life in such a positive way, I cannot thank them enough ond I willforever be gratefulfor them." Woman supported, August 2024 Our reach: referred to and engaged with our services Throughout the year 2024125, Woman's Trust received 1289 referrals (1596 in 2023124) from a variety of sources, with 833 women offered direct therapeutic services (917 in 2023124}. In addition, 605 women were provided with triage support and sign posted to allernative non-specialist services for further support, as unfortunately we were already at capacity and once again, need exceeded resources. Our main rereferrals continue to be 380/0 from our partnerships with London Whole Housing {LWHSP) and Floating Support (PLFSSI programs, a 130/0 increase from 23124 self-referrals directly from women survivors (27 /0) who reach out to us, and referrals from VAWG organisations 115%} through our neMorks and partnerships. REFERRAL SOURCES HousingSupportDA 38% VAWC & voluntary... 15% Other Mental Health INHS,...m 846 Youngwomen services l 1% 0% 10% 2096 30% 40% 50%
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse At Woman's Trust, 530/0 of women and girls who accessed and engaged with counselling, support groups, and workshops came from global majority (including Black, African, Asian, dual-heritage and racialised} groups, compared to 47 % of London's demographic profile (Census, 2021). Our services are offered to girls and women aged 16 years old and above. Women aged 31 to 50 represent 610/0 of those engaged with our services, although demand for services to girls and young women is increasing. AGE RANGE OFALLACCESSING SERVICES Young women and girls from 16 years old to 24 years old, which now represent 10 10 of all clienls.Since the launch of the specialist service to 16 to 25 years old, in partnership with London's Violence Reduction Unit (the Maia & LIFT Partnership} in 2022, we have been delivering one to one therapeutic counselling and awareness and self- development workshops across 6 London boroughs. 25% 14 13% 16- 21- 26- 31- 41- 51- 61- 71+ 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 Services provided Our goal is to offer a variety of seNices tailored lo address the diverse needs of our clients and aid them in overcoming the trauma of domestic abuse. Noof /oof Service Women Women Triage advice support 463 350/0 Counselling incl young women 510 39% Therapeutic Support Groups Ill• 144 111•111Q/o Peer led Support Group 41 Worksho All Serlices FY 2024- 2025 non-uni All Services FY2024-25 Uni ue women a unique woman is counled once iff8SP8Ctive of ths number of8eThices she atlends ue women 1315 833. A total of 833 women and girls were provided at least one of our services and 60 % (510 24125, compared to 496 231241 engaged with individual counselling sessions, with some women accessing multiple services. Of the women accessing our services, 503 women engaged with one-to-one counselling and attended 75 % of all sessions offered {4391 of total 5826 sessions).
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse We continue to offer an increasing amount of face-to-face counselling to women, in addition to online, to improve access and reach women where they are in the way that they want. Woman's Trust has remained a crucial support for many. Our group sessions, including therapeutic support groups had a total of 198 sessions. consisting of 28 provided group blocks, each lasting 8 week, and psycho-educational workshops (comprising 89 sessions), were successfully continued both online and face-to-face. "As G¢n international person living in the UK for the first time, I was going through a chollenging period ond didn't know where to seek help. That's when I wos referred to Woman's Trust, ond they were therefor me, providing much-needed counselling during thot difficult time. Their support wos o lifeline, ond l om truly grotefulfor the help they gove me. The work of Woman s Trust should be supported because they offer crucial emotional and psychological G5515tance to women in need, especiallyfor those who may not know where to turn during tough times. Their impact IS significant ond moke5 a real difference in the lives of mony.- Womon supported, February 2025 Impact: Our Outcomes 1. Counselling service A total of 510 received direct counselling support, with 5826 total counselling sessions delivered in the FY 2024125 of which 75 % (4391 } were attended. Women engaging with counselling services reported an improvement in their mental health and well-being, and reduction in suicidal ideation, as well as more able to make life choices and have better relationships and connections. We ensure the effectiveness and impact of our services on women's lives, through the use of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE) for counselling and entry and exit questionnaires (EQ} for all our services. Women told us that our support helped with their recovery from domestic abuse and improved their mental health- 89 % reduced feeling stress and anxiety
63 % reduced suicidal thoughts and ideation 600/0 reduced self-harm 93 1 improved their self esteem 85 % were more confidenl 86 / had more control of their future
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89 % had better understanding of their rights 910/0 had knowledge of how to access seNices for support 85 % had improved their interpersonal and family relationships 84 % had improved their relationships with their children, of those with children "I was not olone in the worst period of my life ond olso it helped me deol with troumofrom obusive relotionship. It is o sofe 5p(Jce, nurturing Gnd understanding, Gnd judgmentfree. Ifelt l am talking to afriend or a cousin and the energy that I was getting was warm and gentle. My therupist W(35 always looking ofter my interests even if I was horsh to myself, she would gently correct my words and encourage me to tolk kindly to myself. Ifelt connected ond in safe, honds." Woman 5UPPOrted, June 2024 was veryfortunate to stort Womon's Trust counselling session5 (It o criticul time in exiting o long-term toxic relotionship. I hod struggled on (Jnd off to get the 5UPPOrt I needed through priv(Jte insurance (Ind the NHS. But there were always many parameters and long wait times. It wos very h(3rd to get the continued help I desperately needed. I was on the verge of giving up on therapy because itfelt too hard ond complicated to secure. My mental health would have gret7tly suffered during an already vulnerable time in my life. When I wos offered 18 sessions through Womon's Trust. it truly felt like o godsend. And though I'd been lucky enough to hove some theropy before, it's hord tofind o theropist thot fully understonds the dynomics of these types of relotionships. Hoving support to get out of on unhealthy relationship is vitol to the survivol of mony women and largely overlooked becouse often coercive control is so invisible. It tokes G very specific kind of expert15e to empower women to breok thi5 vicious cycle. Mony women in my situotion hGve lost a great det71 of confidence and don't know where to start. Without the work of churities like Woman's Trust, I believe that we would remain Stuck, powerless and hopeless. Another huge reason, in particulor for myself is that the sessions ore offeredforfree andfor o significont length of time. I myself wos not in n position to be oble to pay for expensive therapy sessions, even though my mental health was suffering immensely. 18 sessions is o wonderful spon of time to truly moke progress ondfor the sessions to hove o concrete impact on your life." Woman supported, June 2024 io
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse 2. Therapeutic Support Groups Our specialist and trained counsellors facilitated a total of 28 Therapeutic Support Groups, wilh each group comprising 8 sessions. For support group programmes ending in FY2024125, these gamered a significant attendance of 910 attendances, with 118 unique women benefiting from the service (881 attendances, 107 unique women benefiting in FY2023124). The impact of the Therapeutic Support Groups was overwhelmingly positive, as women reported: 87 1 felt less isolated. 100 % of participants reported an improvement in their confidence. 93 10 experienced a reduction in stress and anxiety levels.
100 % felt a greater sense of control over their future. 93 % reported improved ability to participate in group discussions. 80 % indicated an enhanced understanding of their rights. "Listening to other group members, perspectives provides u different (Jngle and help5 me better underst(Jnd cert(Jin 51tuotion5. The reassurance andfeeling supported by the group, ond 0150 being understood, is so uplifting. The therapist has o lovely way of helping us explore (In Glternative way of thinking, making mefeel more confident in myself." Womon supported, June 2024 Excellent seThice ond I con't recommend this enough. It s (3 lifeline to some ond this needs to be noted." Woman supported, June 2024 "The lead of the meeting was olwoys very understanding ond creoted o sofe plocefor oll of us to be oble to open up. l om gr(Jteful to have been given the opportunity to attend und open up about my own experience, which is heovy to Ct7rry, and that wa5 only possible thanks to the coring nG¢ture of the sUPPOrt grotjp ond leod." Womon supported. Morch 2025 li
woman's Yrust recoveiy from domestic abuse 3. Self-development workshops Our Self-development Workshops were accessed by 102 women, with 74 workshop sessions attended and a total of 396 attendances. Our workshops included:
Workshops for young women aged 16 to 25 experiencing domestic abuse and additional needs including care leavers, school exclusions and at risk of exploitation and offending, as part of the Maia programme in partnership with Advance and funded by London's violen Reduction Unit, Workshops aimed at supporting women and their children with housing needs in refuges and the community, part of the GLA-funded Floating Support (PLFSS) programme in partnership with the London VAWG Consortium and Refuge, Workshops focused on empowering women with knowledge and awareness of the effects that domestic abuse may be having on them and olhers, and helping to rebuild their self-esteem and confidence in a safe, supportive environment amongst peers, funded by City Women NeOrk and the RBKC Serious Violence Unil, Thrive Futures Theatre workshops- partnership project aimed at providing space for women to express themselves by connecting with other women Ihrough creative activities, and for them lo rediscover and explore skills and talents. Women. including the young women we supported reported overwhelmingly positive outcomes and impact of the workshops.. 94 % of the women experienced an improvement in their self-esteem. 940/0 reported improved interpersonal inleractions. 940/0 felt an increase in Iheir overall confidence. 90°/0 increased willingness to take positive steps towards changing their lives. 840/0 felt better equipped to cope with their experiences of domestic abuse. 84 % felt workshops improved their skillset. The oulcomes and women's feedback demonstrate the effectiveness of our Self- Development Workshops in empowering women, enhancing their well-being, and enabling them to overcome the challenges associated with domestic abuse. Whilst most of the patterns mentioned in the workshop were things I've already had information on, something was mentioned in the workshop that mode me reolise that there were behaviotsrsfrom on even more recent relotionship that were redflogs, even though I did not recognise this relotionship os "toxic" or "(Jbusive" I thought it wus o he(Jlthy behoviour, and I've learnt that it was, instead, a redflag. And that I have so much to leorn and to heGI. Woman 5UPPOrted, October 2024 12
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse "My experience of the workshops hos been overwhelmingly positive. Ifeel much more aware of the impact of domestic abuse on my mental health and my life and can take more step5 to 5elf-core. Ifeel o lot more self-oworeness oround resources ond support ondfeel I will be oble to take 5tep5 tofreedom. Woman supported, June 2024 "To be honest I was amazed by the content, informotion, guidance and general help ond support. [The groupworkerl hos completely chonged the woy I think and given me clarity and confidence moving forward. The way I would describe how much I've learned from the workshop is a series of many lightbulb moments that hove given me o greater understanding of domestic obuse, Childhood experiences und the relution5hips I hove hod in my life ond so therefore hove now a newfound confidence to change these negative things in my life. M(3ny thonks to the [groupworkersJ." Womon supported, Morch 2025 "The parts of the workshop that were the most useful were the reflective exercises, onolysing the topicfor that week and vocally participating because, this is something I ct7n now do in my doy-to-day life, ond it reolly does help me to put thing5 into o visuol perspective and help to b005t my issue5 Wlth self-confidence. Plus, the lesson on domestic violence indirectly gove me the answers to the questions thot I wus desperate to know which has given me peace of mind ond thot Wos exoctly whot I wos hoping to receive out of these workshop5." Womon supported- Morch 2025 13
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Raising awareness in a whole system approach We work in a whole system approach to raise awareness and improve understanding of the impact of domestic abuse and VAWG on women's and girls, mental health, aiming to deliver systems change and improve outcomes for survivors. This year, we stepped up our campaigning and stakeholder engagement work significantly. We mapped Ihe people, organisations and influencers we have, and need to develop relationships with, to deliver systemic change on behalf of the women we support. This includes commissioners and policy makers, lo raise awareness of the impact of domestic abuse on mental health and ensure more women can get the support they need. Engagement during this period was predominantly with contacts within local authorities, the Greater London Authority IGLA), including the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's office and the London Victims, Commissioner. In March, we published of our first major report, "Living without Hope" The report consolidates existing and increasing academic, government and sector research that demonstrates the significant impact of domestic abuse on women's mental health and wellness. Jxt It the current response within agencies at national, regional and local level and the gaps in provision, The report also makes recommendations for change and improvement across the health and VA WG sectors. Ilop? The launch event at the Fishmonger's Hall was well-attended by VAWG, health and mental health professionals. With a keynote message from Baroness Merron, Minisler for Mental Health and Women's Health, there was consensus and support for our calls to improve the current systems and provision for suNivors. The full report is available on our website htt s".Ilwomanslrust.or .uVw -conlenVu loads120251031Livin without-ho e-Full-Re ort-March-2025. df 14
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse The publication also marked the start of a national campaign to raise awareness and secure funding for a significant increase in long-tenn, specialist and trauma- informed therapy for women across the country. Through our media and social media activity we have continued raising awareness of the signs and impact of domestic abuse on mental health and the value of specialist, trauma-informed counselling on survivors, recovery. This included print and broadcast coverage highlighting the real-life impact of domestic abuse on women's psychological wellbeing- as well as a partnership with the Metro newspaper as part of a year-long campaign highlighting the incidents of and work to prevent and address violence against women and girls in the UK. Our support for tens of thousands of women over nearly thirty years of operation has consistently demonstrated that the women who come to us often have multiple, competing demands. Similarly, specialist support to address the mental health trauma caused by abuse remains a crucial part of women, young women and girls, journey to recovery. This is why we continue to work within the vawg sector as part of a wider, whole system approach, in conjunction with peer charities that offer different support, such as housing, legal, within the criminal juslice system or reflective of different ethnic backgrounds, for example. And within these partnerships and collaborations we continue to provide information, training and raise awareness on the impact of DA on mental health and the difference thal trauma-iriformed, specialist therapy makes. The Angelou Partnership, the London VAWG Consortium and as members of the Women's Aid Federation. 15
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Governance and Administrative Information Governance, Structure and Management Trustees Administrative Information lat date of approval of financial slalements, excepl where noted) Niki Scordi Chair Debbie Hartley Laura Mccarthy Chair- Ethics, Practice & Safeguarding Committee Charity Registration number 1143513 Linda McHugh Maya Rodnguez Niwla Peers Chair- Finance. Operations & People Committee Treasurer Chair- Fundraising & Communications Committee Appointed 2 February 2025 Deborah Freeman Appointed 16 May 2024 Elizabeth Muir Appointed 21 July 2025 Florence Acquah Appointed 21 July 2025 Jazz Rehal Appointed 2 February 2025 Rebecca Williams Appointed 2 February 2025 Shivangi Mehdi Appointed 19 May 2025 Vyara Stoycheva Appointed 22 July 2024 Althea Cribb Company Registration Number 06886781 (England & Wales) Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association 24 April 2009 Anthonia Ifeanyi-okoro Resigned 29 April 2025 Helen Smith Resigned 4 November 2024 Joanne Baker Resigned 16 May 2024 Resigned 9 April 2025 Nadia Mahmud Registered office West End House 37 Chapel Street London NW1 5DP Heidi Riedel Chief Executive Officer Bankers Auditors CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4AT REJones&Co 132, Bumt Ash Road Lee London SE12 8PU 16
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Organisational Structure Woman's Trust's ultimate decision-making body is its Trustees, working collectively as a Board. The Trustees are the Directors of the company. Day-lo-day management of Woman's Trust is delegated to an employed Chief Executive Officer, who in tum is responsible for delegaling work to staff and volunteers. Woman's Trust maintains a small core staff, recruited for specific skills and experience. All our staff are women, dedicated to the ethos of Woman's Trust and delemined to provide women in London with the service they so desperately need. Woman's Trust Counsellors are a mixture of fully-qualified employed counsellors and volunteer counsellors, some of whom are still undertaking their training. Trustee Recruitment, Induction and Training The Board conducts a periodic skills audit. Board vacancies are advertised according to identified gaps. Candidates are interviewed by the Chair and at least one other Board member and once shortlisted, invited to observe at least one Board meeting before appointment by the Board. On appointment, each Trustee is given information about Woman's Trust services, and an induction to the work of the service and key organisalional aspecls. including meeting with members of staff who introduce the work to them. The charity provides opportunities for Trustees to attend inlemal specialised domestic abuse training and external training, including governance and charity finance. Risk Management The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed in-line with the risk management policy. The Trustees and Chief Executive Officer undertake regular risk assessments, including an annual risk analysis which forms part of the charity's strategic planning process and the individual risk assessments of proposed new projects or developments. Quarterly Board meetings receive feports from the three Committees on any additional risks and, where major risks are identified, the Trustees will take the appropriate action to ensure thal these are mitigated. Major risks and mitigation responses are identified below. Risk Identified Mitigation response Trust and foundation income opportunities have reduced since our turnover We have increased investment in fundraising to focus on statutory, corporate and individual giving funding streams so we can plan longer-term; 17
woman's Yrust recovery from domestbc abuse increased to over £1m per year. • We closely monitorthe bidding process limetables, so bids to renew funds or obtain new funding are made well in advance; We build our annual budget based on secured funding and the identified funding gap which becomes our fundraising target for the year; and We mainlain conlingency plans to make any necessary service changes, in addition to increasing unreslricted reserves and fundraising for core costs. Competition for funding has increased as other funding sources such as statutory have decreased. The loss of key staff, who would be difficult to replace. or replace quickly. Increasing difficulty recruiting staff and the high cost of living in London + We have introduced longer notice periods for key positions and ensure there are related roles that are able to provide cover during absences and vacancies. • We adapted the staffing levels, increasing hours for more experienced staff, and reshaping responsibilities to make best use of the staff and volunteers we have available. • We have documented systems, job descriptions 8nd responsibilities, meetings and plans to ensure staff and volunteers can access the knowledge they would need to undertake new tasks. • We have reviewed salary scales and increased pay levels where possible to be more competilive in the market. We have reduced our dependence on volunteer counsellors by recruiting more directly employed counsellors. • We continue to use some volunteer placement counsellors who may become a pool of potential employed counsellors, to ensure we respond to changes in demand and need. Insufficient qualrfied counsellors to deliver a safe service Financial Activities Overview Woman's Trust received £1,060,767 in total income in the year to March 2025. Unrestricted income of £363,798 made up to a third of Woman's Trust total income. Of that sum, unrestricted donations and gifts were £157,417. Restricted income totalled £696.969. In the year to March 2025, expenditure was £1,068,762 decreased by 1.5 /0 compared to the previous year. Service provision costs increased by over £10,000. The labour market tightened further in the year, and it was neSSary to use specialist agencies and some sessional slaff during the year, increasing staffing expenditure. The cash position at the end of the year was £476,580, similar to last year1£479,431). Restricted funds carried forward were £27,436, reflecting the fact that project funding 18
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse is rarely aligned with financial years. The unrestricted funds stood at £501,506 at the end of the year, and this similarly includes designated funds of £80,000 sel aside to cover core and project. This leaves reserves funds of £421,506 an increase of£43,304 over last year. Reserves Policy The Trustees review the Reserves Policy annually and the calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of the organisation's planning and budgeting. It takes account of the risks associated with each stream of income and expenditure being different from that budgeted, the organisation's commitments and the planned activity level. The reserves policy requires free reserves (i.e., unrestricted funds excluding designated and Assets) to be maintained at a level which ensures that the organisation's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty such as.. • a funding gap, possibly whilst waiting for the result of an application,. • funding short term deficits in a cash budget, when paid in arrears., • covering unforeseen day-to-day operational costs, such as paying temporary staff in the absence of permanent staff- • covering unforeseen emergency cosls. The Trustees believe that it is prudent for the financial reserve to be at least three months, running costs to meet the above obligations. Our medium-term objective is to move to a 6 months, reserve policy. We increased our reseNes excluding designated funds in 2024125 to £421,506 {202312024'. £378,202) in line with our increased core costs, and plan to maintain this level in 2025126. Going concern The inveslment we made in partnership working produced several new strands of multi-year statutory funding. In addition, we have secured several other multi-year funding grants and donations from trusts and foundations, corporate funders and donations. Our current position is sufficiently secure, supported by reserves, to give assurance that Woman's Trust remains a going conrn for the following reasons.. budget and cash flow forecasts prepared show that Woman's Trust has sufficient funds to meet its obligations for the next nine months and we have a fundraising plan, and fundraising resource. in place to raise funding beyond that time; and + management information systems enable timely decision making. 19
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Fundraising Overview Woman's Trust complies with the Fundraising Code of Practice and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. Woman's Trust does not use any professional fundraiser or commercial participator to raise funds on our behalf. No complaints have been received about our fundraising activities. Most of our fundraising activity is applications to charitable trusts and foundations, and to statutory funders such as the NHS, Local Authorities and central government. We plan to increase our income from donations by community fundraising and building relationships wilh corporate and individual donors. Donations received as a result of active fundraising are dedicated to the purpose for which they were raised for. We want to thank our funders and donors for their continued support, including: The Blue Thread Society of the Holy Child JesL+S Bruno Schroeder Trust Souter Charitable Trusl Charles Hayw8rd Found8tion Str2nd Parshes Trust Charles S French Tara Getty Foundation The Childwick Trust Wakefield & Telley Trust The Worship Company of Cutlers City Bridge Foundation Dr. Edwards Bishop King's Fulham Charity Wesl Hackney Parochial Trust Weslminsler Amalgamated Charity Weslminsler Almshouses Foundation Dudley & Geoffrey Cox Trust East End Community Foundation The Fishmongers Company Garfield Weston Foundation Weslminsler Community Priorities Prcoramme Hammersmilh & Fulham Council Zurich Community Trust Greater London Authority Hammersmilh United Charity The Henry Smith Charity Hyde Park Place Estate Charity London Councils London Violence Reduction Unil Kusuma Trust MOPAC London Freemasons, Charity Merchant Taylors, Foundation Pathways Housing NHS North-west London ICB RBKC Community Safety 20
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Future Plans and Strategy 2022 to 2027 We have concluded the third year of our 5-year strategy and have delivered in-line with our stralegic aims of.. Offering high quality and effective counselling and mental health services to women and children survivors of domestic abuse Sustaining existing funds and growing our income to expand our offer to meet the increasing number and needs of women and their children Raising awareness about Woman's Trust work and influencing the debate about domestic abuse and mental health in London and nationally Ensure that we have the staff with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time Our medium-term goals for the next two years remain: • To continue to deliver high quality trauma-informed mental health services and play a significant role in the London-wide provision and improvement of specialist services offered to women affected by domestic abuse" • To ensure we increase capacity of services lo respond to the unmet demand for counselling and therapeutic support- • Recognising that domestic abuse is part of a larger picture which includes the impact on children and mothers, young women and girls, and the criminal justice system response, use our expertise lo support integrated approaches to these; • To produce reports, based on evidence and research, on key findings such as.. suicide and self-harm, mental health, the criminal justice system and mental health, and young people and mental health and our interventions to influence commissioning and delivery, as well as policy makers and govemment at London and National level and improve mental health and social justice outcomes., + To continue to build partnerships with voluntary, statutory and organisations to influence on key strategies and action plans on the Mental Health of Women and Girls Survivors of DA. • To ensure the organisation is on a robust and sustainable footing, by continuing our fundraising effectiveness and maintaining our reserves in-line with our reserves policy. 21
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Public Benefit Statement Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit in reviewing the aims and objectives of the charity, in planning future activities and. in particular, how planned activities will contribute to those aims and objectives. Woman's Trust's chantable objects are lo relieve women and children who are or have been affecled by domestic abuse. by providing counselling and support servIs. Woman's Trust's services have Ihe following benefits.. • Improving the mental health of women affected by domestic violen. reducing the likelihood Ihal they will suffer from depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, suicidal ideation. or any of th8 other mental health conditions associated with domestic abuse. • Empowering women affected by domestic violence lo function better and to make better choices. enabling them to live fuller lives through, for example, better relationships with other family members and people outside the home. improved ability to work, lo control their own finances and to take an active role in society., • Contributing towards the safety and emotional health of children whose families are affected by domestic Violen., • Enabling women in abusive relationships to build their knowledge of support seNices. social neorkS and personal strength so that they can mitigate risk. plan for a safer future. and understand what seNi¢es are available to them. These benefits relate directly or indirectly lo several charitable purposes including the advancement of health Iprimarily mental health), the advancement of human rights and citizenship, the relief of povety and of those in need. In extreme cases. this can extend to saving lives as women are empowered lo overcome the danger and damage caused by domestic violence. Woman's Trust's services are sex-based and offered to women and children who are or have been affected by domestic abuse bul are not otherwise restricted in principle. In practice. there are certain restrictions.. • where our funding is restricted to particular local authority or other geographical areas, beneficiaries must come from those areas. This restriction varies Irom time lo lime as funders change., • counselling is available only in certain languages., • the needs of people with childcare (or other caring) responsibilities cannot always be met. Woman's Trust seeks to overcome these restrictions where funding is available. All services are currently free to users and there is no exclusion due to simple inability to pay. All private benefits - to our staff, suppliers and volunteers- contribute directly lo achieving Woman's Trust's aims. For these reasons, the Trustees are confident that Woman's Trust meets the public benefit requirements for charities. 22
woman's Yrust recoveTy from domestic abuse Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Company Law requires the Trustees prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view oflhe state of affairs of the charilable company and of the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Observe the methods and principles in Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Uniled Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102),. Make judgemenls and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subjecl to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and • Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Signed on behalf of the Trustees.. Niki Scordi, Chair Approved by the Trustees on 26 January 2026 23
woman's Yrust recovery fiom domestic abuse Independent Audltors, Report to the Trustees of Woman's Trust Forthe year ended 31 March 2025 Opinlon We have audited the financial statements ol Woman's Trust Ithe'Gharitable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Statement of Financial Aotivities, Balance Sheet, Slalemenl of Cash Flows, and Notes to the Financial Slatemenls. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framewod< that has been applied in their prep8r8tion is United Kingdom Accounting Standards. comprising Charities SORP - FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Stand8r(5 applicable in the UK and Republic ol Irel8nd' and applicable law (United Kingdom Generally Acceptèd Accounting Pracbcel. In our opinion the financial st8temenls'. give a true and fair view of the slate of the charity's affairs as at 30 September 2024 and of rts results lor the yÈar then ended., • have been properly prepared in accordan wilh United Kingdtsm Generalty Accepted Accounting Pracli¢e.' and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Gh8rilies Ad 2011. Bas1$ for opinlon We oonducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. OLJr responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for the aLJdil of the financial statements section of our report. We a independent ol the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial slatemenls in thè UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit eviden we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Concluslons relatlng to going cortrcem In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the Trustse's use of the going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial slatgrngnts is appropriate. Based on the wort we have perfomied. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to 8vent5 or conditions that, individu8lly or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charity's ability lo eonlinue as a going concem for a period of al least iwelve months from when the financial stalemenls are authorised for issue. Our reskK)nsibilities and the responsibilities of the Truste8 With respect to going concern a described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Informatlon The Trustees are Tespwsible for the other information. The other infomiation comprises the inform81ion induded in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomation and, except to the extent otheiwise explicitly stated in our rètx)rt, we do not express any fom of assurance conclusion ther80n. Our responsibility is to a the other inforniation and. in doing so, consider whether the other information is rnaterially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledgg obtsined in the audil or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.11 we identify such material inconsist8ncies or apparent material misstatements, we a reqUId to determine whether there is 8 material misstatement in the financial statements or a rraterial misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclud8 that there is a material rnisstalemenl of this other inlomiation, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 24
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Independent Auditors, Report to the Trustees of Woman's Trust For the year endeil 31 March 2025 Oplnion on othèr mattèrs prascribod by th• Companles Act 2006 In our opinion, b8sed on the work undertaken in the Course of the audit.. the information given in the Trustees. Report for the finala1 year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements., and . the Trustees, Report has been prepared in accordance with 8pplicable 18g81 requiiements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in th8 course (>f the audrt, we have not identified material misstatements in Ihe Trustees, Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matlefs where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion= ' adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequale for our audit have not been received from branches not vi&ted by us". or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and relums.. or ' certain disdosures of Trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made.. or • we have not reiVed all the inlomiation and explanations we require for our audit., or • the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance wilh the small Compani85 regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees. report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic report. Responsibilitiès of Truste85 As explained mole fully in the Statement of Tiustees. Responsibilities, the Truslees are responsib for the preparation ol the financial statements and lor being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such intemal control as the Trustees detemine is necessary to enable the prepardtion of financial ststements that are fe from material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable. matters related to going concern and tjsing the going Goncern basis ol accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the ¢h8rty or to cease operations, (>r have no realistic alternative but lo do so. Auditor's re$pc•nsibilitie$ for the audit of the financial stat8ments Our objectives are to obtain re8sonable assurance 8bout whether the financial statements as a whole are free trom material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error, and to Issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, bul Is not a guarantee Ihat an audit conducted in ccordanc8 Wlth ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably bè expected to Influence Ihe economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial slalemenl5. 25
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Independent Auditors. Report to the Trustges of Woman's Trust For the year ended 31 March 2025 Irregularities, including fraud, are instances ol non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line wth our responsibilities, outlined above, to detecl material Misstatements in respect of irregularities, includirvJ fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, includiry fraud is detailed below.. Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities, including fraud The objectives ol our audit are to identify and assess the risks tsf material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud or error., to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud or erfor., and to respond appropriately to those risks. Based on our understanding of the charitable sector generally, and through discussion with the Trustees and other management las required by auditing standafdsl, we identified that the princlpal risks ol non-compliance with laws and regulations lated to health and safety, ants'_bribery and employment law. We considered Ihe extent ¢0 which non-complian might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impacl on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006. taxation and pension legislation. We communicated idenlified18ws and regulations throughout our tearn and rernained alert lo any indications of non-compliance throughout the audil. We ev8lvated rnanagement's incentives 8nd opportunities lor fraudulent manipulation of the ftrnancial slalements (including the risk of overrid8 of controls), 8nd delerrnined Ih8t th8 princip81 risks were rel8t8d to posting inappropriate joum81 entries lo increase revenue or redLJGe expenditure arid managernent bias in accounting e5timales and judgemental areas ol the financial statements. Audit pro¢edLJres perfomed by the engagement team included.. Discussions with Trustees and asse55menl of known or su5pe¢ted in$lancEs of non-compliance with laws and regulations Iinduding heaKh and safety) and fraud.. and 4 Assessment of identified fraud risk factots", and Identifying and assessing the design effectNenes5 of controls that man89emenl has in place ttr prevent and delecl fraud., and Ch8llen9ing 8SSUrnPtion5 8nd judgements made by management in Ils significant accounting estimates", and Pertorming analytiC81 prrKedures to id&nlify any unusual or unexpect8d relationships, including related party transactions, that may indicate risks of material misstalemenl due to fraud.. and + Confirrn8tion of related parties wrth managem8nl, and r8vi8w ol transaction5 throughtsul the period to identify any previously und110e Iransaotions wlh related parties outside the normal ¢ourse of bu%ness', and * Reading minutes of meetin9s ol those charged with govern8nce', and Review of internal conlrols 8nd physic81 inspection of tsngible 8ssets su5ceplible to fi8ud or iiregLJlarity." and Review of significant and unusual transactions and evaluatiori ol thè underlying financial rationale supporting the transactions., and Identifying and lesling journal enlTie5, in particular any rnanual enlTies made at thè year end for financial statemellt preparati(>n. Because of the inherent limTtations ol an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more thal compliance with a law or regulation is rernoved from the events and transactions reflected in the financial stalernents. as we will be less likely to becorne aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, 8s fraud involves inlenttonal concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or rnisrepr8sent8tion. 26
woman's Yrust recovery from domestic abuse Independent Auditors, Report to the Trustees ol Woman's Trust For the year ended 31 March 2025 As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS IUKI, we exercise professional jLJdgement and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also= Identify and assess the iisks Of m*erial rni5sl8tement of the fin8n¢ig1 ststements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perfom audit procedures responsiv8 to thos8 risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misslatetnent resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulling from error. as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, inteniional omisgons. misrepresentalions, or the override ol internal control. Obtain an understanding ol internal control relevant to the audit in order lo design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose ol expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charty's intemal control. Evaluate the appropriateness ol accounting poIIci85 used and the reastsnableness ol accounting estimates and related disclosuS made by the Trustees. . Conclude on the appropriateness ol the Trustees, us6 of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that May cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's port to the related disclosures in the financial statements or. if such disclosuS are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the 8udil eviden obtained up to the d8te of our auditorfs report. However. fvture events or conditions may cause thé ch8rity to cease to Continue as a going concem. Evaluate the overall presentation, strucluTe and content of the financial slalements, induding the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underfying transactions and events in a rnanner that achieves fair prestsnt81ion. We Gomrnuni¢ale with those oharged with governance regarding, arnong other matters, the planned scope and liming of the audit and Significant audit findings, including any signifi¢8nl deficieniies in intemal control that we identify during our audit. Usè of our rèport This report is rnade solely to the oharitable company8 Trustees. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011. Our audit work ttas bèen undertaken so that we might state to the charity's Trustees those matters we a required to slate to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and lis Trustees as a body, for our audit wot1(, for this report, or for the opinions we have lomied. DARREN SMART (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of R.E. JONES & CO Chart8red Accountants and Statuttsry Auditors 132 8LJrnt Ash Road Lee, London SE12 8PU Date......... . (Af¥ 202& 27
Woman's Trust Statement of Financial Activities lincorporatlng the Income Expendlture Account) For the year ended 31 March 2025 Note 19 2024 Tolal Fund5 Notss Unrestrlcted Restrf¢ted Fund5 Funds To Funds Income and Endowfflents frorn.. Oonaih)ns & leg8¢ies 157,417 26.729 184,146 137,912 . Grants ar project furyjing Inveslmenl income 198.358 670.240 868,598 B98,106 Total Incorne 969 1 Ofoj 767 Expendltuie .. Raising funds Fundr8r6ing c051s Chariiable expenditure .Provision of coun5ellin9 arHI suw)Drt se*S 96.99B 98.998 126,423 210696 759 069 Total ExpendIre Net In¢omo and movèment in funth 54.104 162.0991 17,9PSI 140,998) Reconcfjllatlon of funds.. Fund balanGes al 1 April 2024 577 937 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 536 938 The st¥bmtni of financial aclivilY&s nrludes all 9ain5 and bsses recogni5ed in the year. All inGorne and eXllUre derived from conlinuiTVJ activities. 28
Woman's Trust Balante Sheet As at 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 202S 2024 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible assets 11 10,711 20,686 Current Assets Debtors Cash in hand and al bank 12 90,990 476,580 73,455 479.431 567,570 552,885 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 13 149,3391 136,6341 Net Current Ass¢ts 518,231 516,252 Net Assets 528,942 536,938 Funds Restricted funds Unrectricted funds Designated funds General reserves 14 15 27,436 89,536 80,000 421,506 40,000 407,402 Total Funds 528,942 536.938 The directors acknowledge their responsibilities lor complying with the requirements of the Companies Acl 2006 with respect to a¢¢ounling records and Ihtr preparation of financial slalements. These financial statemenls have been prepared in a¢¢ordance with the provisions 8pplicable to companies subje¢l lo the small COTnpanies' regiflle. The notes on pages 33 10 42 lom part ol the financial slalemenls. Approved by the Trustees on 26.01.2026. and signed on their behalf by.. Chair - Niki Scordi Company R8gl$tratlon Number.. 06886781 (England and Wales) 29
Woman's Trust Statement of Cash Flows For thè year ended 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Net Cash Inflowlloutflowl from Operatlng Activities 110,8731 142,3831 Investment income Purchase of tangible fixed assets 8,023 8,454 113,8031 Net Cash Inflowlloutflowl provided by investing activities (bank int & fixed assets) 8,023 15,349 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year 12,8501 147,732} Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 2024 479,431 527,163 Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2025 476 580 479 431 Notes to the statements of cash flows for the year to 31 March 2025 A Reconciliations of net movement In funds to net cash provlded by {used In) operating activlties 2025 2024 Net movement in funds 17,9951 140,9991 Adjustments for.. Depreciation Investment income Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors Increaselldecreasel in creditors 9,975 18,0231 (17,5361 12.705 11,839 {8.4541 771 15,5401 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities 10,873 42,383 B Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2025 2024 Total cash and cash equivalents." cash at bank and in hand 476,580 479,431 30
Woman's Trust Accounting Policie5 For the year ended 31 Marth 2025 ACCOUnn9 Politièg AntIng convention The fiDanclal statements have been prepard urr the histon¢¥l ¢o$i ¢onvtrnlion and In accordance wlh the Financlal Stgnllard appIable in ihe UK and Republic of IreL3nd IFRS 1021. The company is 3 publie benefit enlityforthe purpDse¥ of FRS 102 and a registered chaniy established AS a companylimiied by gu8r?nlee and Ihprelore has also prepared 115financial slaiemenls in a¢¢Ordan wlh the Sialemenl ol Recommended Praciice applicable to charities preparing their a¢¢ount$ in 8¢¢¢rdancewilh the Finanual RepDrtin9 s18rard appli¢$ble in Ihp UK Republic of Ireland IThe FRS 1D2 Charitie5 SOFIPI, the CompaniesAci 2006 and ChanliesAci 2011. The financial staiements ale ppred in Stsding. whi¢h 1$ Ihefurftional ¢urrency of Ihtr charity Amounts presenied sre rOurbdÈd to the ngaresl pDund Golng Con¢em The Iru51ees have a35es3ed whether ihe use ol g(Mno concem Is appropnaie and have ton$iJered ws¥iblp evEnls or condilions Ihat mi9ht cast signifi¢ani dwbl on ability ol the charitable company 10 coniinue a5 a going concern. The irustees have made Ihis a55e5smeDt lor 3 period 0121 lea510Treyear Irom ihe daièof the approval ofthefinanJ $lalemenls In particular, Ihelruslees have COnSiderÈd the charli$t company'$fLa5lS and projections aDd have taken accouni ol pressures on income Aftei maki eDquiTies. the trusiees have coneiutted thai theie is s re8Èonabl expe¢tsiion thai lh8 Charlble company has adequate resources t¢ ¢tsniinup In operaiional exisience lor the foreseeable future. The chantèble company LhèreforÈ continues io $d¢pl thè goi concern bÈsls In prepA<iw ils finala1 ststernents. Crltlcal accountlng estlmatès And Arèas ofludgfjmfjnt Prepafstion ¢llh$ a¢¢ounLs requireslTrueesIQrnake 5ignificaniiudgemen15 and esurnates. The Items In ihe accounts where ihesejud9emènts snd esiimatss haye b¢on m•de are Ifi •$lim#iing the us8fLrf ecofjrynic life of JiblÈ fixed 8$SSt$ Incom Income IS reCoorSed in the period in whifjh the charity Is entle lo recwpt and the anUnt can be measured Wih reasonable certainly and li is probable that the Income11 be received. Gi$ni$ from government and Other agencies have been Indded as income from chariisble sctivities where IhÈse amount a coniraci lor services. bul as donations whérf the money Is given In response lo an appeal 01 ¥Wlh greater freedom of use. lor xample monies forcore lunding.
naied servi¢es wnprise lime dofjJled lo IhE Ghariiy by variouscowslor5. and the value ot ISe setyices IS estimated base orylhe nL¥nber ol ses51oDS atiended. D¢naied rooms comprise room5 donated lolhe chanty by various providers, and Ihe value IS estimated based on trt nLmber of hours the rooms are reserwed to provide ¢oun$elliny 8etvi¢es. R•sourt•s Expèndtr Expendrture 15 Included In the statemeni of financial Scbvilies when irtutred 8f¥J irtludes ¥ny IDbLrfJWe val whch cannol be verpd. Chgntsble expenditu tompnse$ ¢xptrndilure Dn the chariV5 primary thanlable purposes i.e. prowding coun5elling a other seFwces fLwworneD wh) have been sutsect to dome#iC Violence TanyIbleFlxAS5el5 and Depreclèllon Tangib fixed assets are staled ai cost less depreciation DepCiall0n Is proYKled * rate$ ¢8l¢ulod lo wrile off the Cost 55 e$timgted iesidu81 value of t¥¢h asset as follLW5'. Furnilure 8 Equipme 25%$tr8ighllirÈ Asseis sle deprÈci8ted for 3 whole year in the year ol a¢qu1511ion aTrd not ai all In the year of disposal iiems costino less ihan £500 are not treaied a5 flxed asseis bul instead aChar9ed as expenses In tytarIn whi¢h Ihey are puased. Flnanclal Instruments Cash¥ndeth$h ¢pviv8lfnts Cash and cash equivalenis IncludÈ cash ai bnk$ ana In hano ano short lerffl depoyls %Mlh a maluriiy thie (* three monihs less. 31
Woman's Trust Accounting Polbcie5 For the vear ended 31 March 2025 A¢covntlng Polldes1¢ontlnuedl Debtors and0therCeIv3bleS Debiors are recognised ai theii seiiiemeni 8mDuni. less Eny prow&On lor nDfrrecoveiètslily. PiepaymeNs are vAlue5 at the amowl prepaid. They have beefi discounted lo the present value of Ihefuture cash receipi 4there such discounting Is material. Cr•thi¢r$ andwov11jfts ¢rÈdiiors and provisions ¥¢ rs¢ognis¥d whon Ih$r Is an Oblig¥tioTh ai lh$ bsian¢ $he$i a$ a r$t of a pasi eveni. It is probable ih£t a tiansfer of economlc benefil w411 be required In seiiiemeni. and Ihe aM0t of Ihe settlement can be eslimaled reliably. Creditor5 and provisions are recognised al the amourt the chanly anlicipales 1 will pay lo settle the debt. They h¥ve beendiscounle¢ lothe present value of Ihgfulure cash paymenlswheie swh dI5wuntsllg Is Maal. Fund Aecounlng The unre5tncted general fund5 comprise the monies which may be used lowaros meeiing ihe charitable oLy-eclives ol lh& chanty r which m3y be applied al Ihp dixretion of the TTU51Ees Within unreslricled funds, rertain funds havE been desionaied by the Trusiees for specific purposes. tletails ol Ihese ère given In noie 15 10 the financial stements. Re51ricied I5 cornpr15e monle5 raised for. ortheir use restThcted 10, a specific purpose, orconiribthiorts su"ecl lo donor Impo¥ed reslriclions. Opr8n9 ¢$ Rentals ap1¢able lo operating lease5 where sub51antially all itte benefils and risk50f ownership remain wilh Ihe les$ty are 2h3r9ed 10t staiemeni of financial seiivit*S as IThCuffed. Penslon Costs Conlribulw)ns lo emplgyees. p8r¥onal pengon plans 10 5tskehdder h8rnes are recognised in stslemenl ¢r rinartCi4 Activilies when yable. 32
Woman's Trust Notes to the Frnantial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 2 Donatrons and Legacies Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 The donatlons and legacles are made up as follows: Genèr¥1 donations Donated servlces Legacies Total 82,417 82,417 26.729 75,000 122.262 15.650 26,729 75,000 157417 137912 Dongled service5 compris9'. Donations of covnsellors, time and spaces l(>r services. Time and spaces donated by volunteer counsellors and other partners during thg year were 6,72912024..£15.5601 3 Charitable Activlties Charilablp activitiès are made up of Unrestricted and Restrlcted grants and projectfunding as follow5.' 2025 2024 Sl8tutory- NHS North Vvesl London ICB Statutory- RBKC- Children and FBmilies Bruno Schroder Trust Childwick Trust Dudley & Geoffrey Cox Trust Thè Hènry Smith Charity Kasuma Trust New Philanthropy Capital Peter Slebbings Memorial Charity Souter Charitable The Society of the Holy Child Jesus CIO Hardship lundslFather O'mahony Memorial Trust & Grocers Charityl Other lunders 27,908 27,908 30,000 70,000 so,000 10,000 6,250 70,000 8.000 70,000 10.000 1 S.650 10,000 5,000 10,000 5,000 10,000 7,OOC> 14.500 9,200 Unr•strict8d funds 198,358 268,OS8 Other funders include the following. and we would lik8 to thank them- Marsh Christian Trusl. Worshipful Company of Basket Maker5 and The Everest Trust. 33
Woman'5 Trust Notes to the Flnancial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 3 Charitable Activities {continuedl 2025 2024 Sialulory- Greater London Authority (Advance charity) Sialulory- Greater London Authority (Refuge) Slalulory- L8 Hammersmilh and Fulham Fast Track Slalulory- RBKC Community Safety Team- Serious Violence Slalulory- London CoLJncils - Ascent (Women & Girls Network) Statutory- London Violence Reduclion Unil Slalulory- Tower Hamlets Local Community Fund Slalulory- Weslminsler CC Community Priorilies Programme Slatulory- London CRS NHS Cadogan Charty Central Hackney Parochial Charities Charles S French Charles Hayward Foundation City Bridge Foundation Clolhworkers East End Community Foundation Dr Edwards & Bishop King's Fulham Charity The Fishmongers Company Garfield Weston Govia Thameslink Hammersmilh United Charity Hyde Park Place Eslale Charity London Freemasons. Charity Merchant Taylors, Foundation Pathways Housing Strand Parishes Trust Tara Gelly Foundation The Vintners, Foundation Wakefield and Telley Trust Wesl Hackney Parochial Charities Weslminsler Amalgamated Charity Weslminsler Almshouses Foundation The Worshipful Company of Cullers Zurich Community 'Olher funders 120,960 125.488 14,500 5,000 42.605 43,406 112,000 106,247 4,986 5,000 41,769 24,059 11,246 30.643 6,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 s,000 25,000 48,935 25,000 38.650 9,500 10,000 7,650 21,000 40,000 9,933 7,650 20,000 14.700 6,000 10,000 5,000 10,000 6,SOO 7,640 5,000 10,500 5,000 7,000 12,000 10,755 8,000 10,000 25,000 36,000 10,509 10.755 10,000 7,000 15,000 49,000 21,703 Restricted funds 670,240 630,048 Total 868 598 8g8106 34
Woman's Trust Notes to the Flnanclal Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 4 Investrnent In¢omo Unrestricted Unrestrided 2025 2024 Bank interest received 5 Raising funds Unrestricted Unrestrlcted 2025 2024 Staff costs Inole 91 Other costs 96,728 2,270 122,003 4,420 98,998 126,423 35
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Woman's Trust Notes to the Flnantial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 7 Governance Costs Unrestrlcted 2025 Unrestrlctèd 2024 Accountancy Staff c05ts Inole 91 4,800 10,406 4,800 10,000 Total 8 Net M¢v¢m¢nt in Funds This is stated after charging.. 202S 2024 Staff costs Inole 91 Audit fees (including VATI Depreciation Operating lease rentals and busines$ rates 890,484 4.800 11.839 15,464 890,484 4,800 11,839 15,464 9 Staff Costs 2025 2024 Staff costs during the year were as follows.. Wages and $81aries Social security costs Employer's pension contributions 743.093 48,080 21,010 737.322 42,326 20,433 812,183 800,082 Self 8mploygd staff Other staff related c08ts Ilraining, supervision, and Iravell Staff recruitment 4Q.150 5.082 13.547 67,333 3,779 19,290 870 962 2025 2024 Staff costs by function wérè as follows.. Fundraisin9 MarketinglCommslSocia1 Media Provision of counsellino and support services Administration Governance 96,728 31,196 554,999 177,633 10,406 870,962 122,003 25,125 551,538 181.818 10,000 890,484 37
Woman's Trust Notes to the Finantial Statements For the year endèd 31 Marth 2025 9 Staff Costs (continued) There was one employee with benefits (including employerfs pension contribution and national insLJrancel between £60,001 and £70.000 per annum during the year {2024'. 11. Key Management Personnel.. Salary No. of Employee 2025 2024 £60,001 - £70,000 The key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the charity on a day lo day basis comprise the Trustees, Chief Executive. Head of Fundraising, Head of Therapeutic Services, Head of Peoples & Operations and Finance Manager. The lolal remuneration including employer's pension and national insurance of the key management personnel for the year was £236,90112024'. £242,012). No Trustee received any remuneration in respect of their services as as Iruslee during the year {2024.' none). No expenses were reimbursed lo Trustees during the year12024'. nonel. 10 Taxation Woman's Trust is a registered charity and therefore is not liable lo income lax or corporation lax on income derived from ils charitable activities, as il falls within the various exemptions available lo registered charities. 11 Tangible Fixed Assets Furniture & Equlpment Cost Al 1 April 2024 Additions Al 31 March 2025 61,304 61.304 D•preciation Al 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2(125 40,618 9,975 50.593 Net Book Value Al 31 March 2024 20,686 10,711 At 31 March 2025 12 Debtors 2025 2024 Debtors and prepayments Accrued income 2,299 88,691 1,755 71,699 90,990 73,454
Woman's Trnst Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 13 Credltors: amounts falllng due withln one year 2025 2024 Creditors and accruals Tax and social security Other creditors 11,495 13,$40 24,304 10,921 12,347 13,366 Totsl 49,339 36,634 At 1 April 2024 At31 March 2025 14 Restricted Funds Income Expenditure Total funds 89,536 670,240 732,340 27,436 39
Woman'5Tru5t Notes to the Financlal Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 Pur oses of Reslricled Funds The reslricled resources comprise donations and giants from individuals or organisalions lo be expended lor the continuation of counselling projects and support groups. 15 General funds The general funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been sel aside out of unreslricled funds by the Trustees for specific purposes.. At 1 April Income 2024 Expendilura A131 March 2025 Designated Funds.. Provision of counselling services and advocacy 10,000 50,000 10,000 SO.0 Operational costs 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 80,000 40,000 80,000 General Funds 407.402 350,527 336,423 421,506 Total General Funds 447,402 430,527 376,423 501,506 All designated funds will be spent within 12 months. Unrestricted General funds split Designated funds £80,000 General reseeS £421,506
Woman'sTrust Notes to the Flnancial Statement5 For the year ended 31 March 2025 16 Analysis of netassets between funds General Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Fixed assets Current assets Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 10,711 527,439 10,711 567.570 40,131 136.6441 112,695} 149,3391 501,506 27,436 528,942 17 Lease commitments Al 31 March 2025 Woman's Trust had lolal commilrnenls under operating leases on land and buildings as follows.. We are on a lenancy al will with one month notice and no commitment for the year. 18 Related Party Transactions There were no related paty transactions in the financial year12024'.nonel 41
Woman's Trust Notès to the Financial Statèments For the year ended 31 Marth 2025 19 Prior Year Statement of Financial Activities 2024 Total Funds Notes Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds Incom? and endowments from: Donations Charitable activities Inveslrnenl income 137,912 268,058 8,454 137,912 898,106 8.454 630,048 Total income 414,424 630,048 1,044.472 Expenditure on: Raising Funds Charitable Expenditure 126,423 287,497 126,423 959,047 671,550 Total Expenditure 413,920 671,550 1,085,470 Net IncomellExpenditurel 141.5021 {40.998> Transfers between funds Net IncomellExpenditure) for the Year 504 141,5021 140,9981 Total Funds as at 1st April 446,898 131,039 649,193 Total Funds as at 31st March 15 447,402 89,536 536,938 There are no recognised gains and losses other than Ihose passing through the slalement of financial activities account. All incoming resources and resources expended derived from continuing aclivilies. 42