SAVANA SAVANA INC LTD Company Limfted by Guarnntee Company Registratlon Number 08128653 (Enzland and Wale5) Re815tsved Charlty Number 1148466 Accounts for the Year Ertded 31 March 2024
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarant¢e Registration Number 08128653 A¢eounts for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 CONTENTS PAGE Page Directors, Report Independent Examinerfs Report Is Statement of Flnancial Activities 17 Balance Sheel 18 Notes to the Financial Statements 19
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Account5 for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Directors. Report Full Name: Savana Inc. Ltd Company Re8istrntion number: 08128653 IEn8land and Wales) R¢zi$tered Charity Number: 1148466 Prlnclpal Address: Unit C Metro Business Park Clough Street Hanley Stoke on Trent STI 4AF Dlrectors: Allson Tasker (Interim Chalr, Secretary, Dlrector) Steve Rowley (Deputy Treasurer, Dire¢tor) (Elizabeth) Caroline Brown {Dirertor) Marfa Lane {Dlrector} Sadaf Butt IDlrector- Appolnted 2P September 2023) Katherlne Hantom {Direttor- Appointed September 20231 Vlcki Mackintosh {Dlrector- Appolnted 22 January 2024) Clare Challlnor IDlrector- Appolnted 22 January 2024) Carol Bullock IDlrector- Appointed 24 April 2023, th Reslgned 19 October 2023) Helen Rowley (Chalr, Dlrertor- Resigned 2 October 2023) Jane Krfshnadas {Director- Resigned 25 September 2023) Bankers: The Coperave Bank Town Road Hanley Stoke on Trent Staffordshlre sn 2QQ Barclays Bank PLC Town Road Hanley Stoke on Trert Stafftirdshlre STI 2JQ Closed- f Decembei Z023 Flagstone I" Floor Clarevllle House 26-27 Oxendon Street London SWIY 4EL (Opened 19 January 2024)
Savxna Inc Ltd CompaDy Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Dlrertors, Report (Continuedl Independent Exarniner: James Parr {FCCA) Howsons (Audit & Assurance) timlted PO Box 165 Winton House stoke Road Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 2RW
S#vana Ine Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee RegistratioD Number 08128653 Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Directors, Report The Trustees of Savana Inc. Ltd, who are also Director5 of the charity for the purposes of the Companles Act, are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31" March 2024. Summary of our Purpose and A¢hievements: Savana is approachin8 the 39th annlversary of its founding in 1986 when it became a reBiStered Company Llmlted by Guarantee- Savana Inc. Ltd in 2012. Established under Artitle5 of AcIatIOn, it elerts Directorsnrustees and Officers on an annual basis at the AGM. Savana is a member5, organisation which elects its Board of Directors on an annual basis at the AGM. In the event of a vacancy the Directors have the right to Co-opt 2 directors durin8 the year, providing that it is appropriately recorded in the minutes. Thls rlght was utilised in 2023124. Aims and oblertlves: The aims and objertNes ofthe company are to: Provide Counselllng* su Adbrfce oml Infvrn?atlon to anyone affected by sexual violence at any tlme In their life and to raise awareness of the issues involved and the impact that sexual violence has on people's lives. Provide on IndependentSexuol Vlolence Advisor (ISVAJ Service in North Staffordshire. Savana provides an accredlted ISVA seNice. with 3 qualified ISVA including a 5peclalised Children'5 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor ICHISVAI. Provide trryining ondAwureness Rolslng for volunteers, professionals and other organisations. Our Training Team facilitates a CPD accredlted trainin8 Portfolio through hybrid learning platforms. Compolgnlnq andpublk engagement In North Staffordshire and engaging with community events held throu8hout the year. We provide preventative work in schools throughout North Staffordshire: we engage with Staffordshire and Keele Universities through placements and awareness raisin8; we are a member of an active charlties. forum- we are the lead local voluntary organlsation for Issues of sexual violence and engage actively with relevant local multiagency committees. Our staff are actively involved in a variety of digital campalgns including SAAM (Sexual Abuse Awareness Monthl, Sexual Vlolence Awareness week, Mental Health week, Volunteers Week, and Small Charitie5 week. Our face to face outreach incluiied 2 Rock against Abuse events. and attended all local community events such as Stoke Pride and 6 Towns Carnival. Publlc Benefit is a principal conslderatlon when reviewing our aims and objectlves and when plannin8 our activitie5. A fvll service review is in process to ensure it remains client-led in order to best meet the changing needs of our clients and Influence the communities in which they reside. We have remained mindful of the legacy the Covid-19 pandemic has left and continue to prioritise the safety of those who attend or work within the Service.
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Aecounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Dlrectors, Report (Contlnued) Who we are and what we do: Management and Governance Savana delivers Its services through a mixed provision of salaried employees, contracted counsellors, placement counsellors and volunteers. This combination provides security of suppty while maintalning Savana's long history of supporting the local communities and providing volunteering opportunities. At the end of March 2024. Savana wascomposed of 20 employees. 17 zero-hour contrarted tounsellors, and a further 14 volunteers and students on placements, of which 8 are volunteer directors / trustees who serve on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has responsibilty for the strateEiC direction of the organisation, including future planning, governance and quality assurance. The Board meets quarterly for formal Board Meetings with additional meetinES spaced through the year for less fonnal discussion, wider engagement and support and appreciation of staff and other volunteers. At September 2023,5 AGM Dlrector Dr Jane Krlshnadas. a lonE-Standlng supporter of Savana stood down. The remaining 6 Oirertors were re-elected and 2 new Directors were proposed and elected. We a grateful to Orjane Krishnadas for her years of seNice to Savana; she will continue to work with Savana through our collaborative vmrking with the CLOCK law students at Keele Univer5ity- Since the AGM, the elerted Chair, Helen Rowley, has stood down, and Alison Tasker has taken up thls posltlon In the Snterlm. We have also seen the resignation of Carol Bullock in January and we thank them both for their sUPPOrt during their time in post. We continue to seek applicant5 With the skills and experience needed to join the Board of Directors, including the role of Treasurer which remains vacant and is being covered in the interim by the deputy Treasurer. To this end 2 new members were co-opted to the Board in January 2024. Durlng thÈ past year the organlsatlonal structure of Savana has changed with the re-introduction of a Chief Executive Officer ICEO}, Sophia Baker. in April 2023. The CEO, supported by the existing Senior Management Team ISMTI, has been responsible for the day to day running of Savana and the executlon of our strategy and pollcies as declded by the Board. At the end of March 2024 Savana's three operational teams- Services {Counselling, ISVA and Childrenlyoung Person Practitioners), Training and Marketing, and Finance were led by Senior Managers, overseen by the CEO. Volunteers and placement opportunities remain a central part of our counselling SeiCe, wlth new recruits undertaking the Savana trainin& then going on to provide counsellinB sessions under supervision, thus replenishing the pool of available counsellors. New counsellors are supported by the SeNices team and can draw on the experience of their colleagues and long servin8 counsellors who fatilitate paid tounselling work and through regular line management communication to the Senior Management team and CEO has been improved. The welfare of our team is of paramount importance. Therefore, all staff, counsellors and directors are offered external supervision with appropriately qualified clinical supervisors in recognition of the signlficant emotional burden our work generates. The Board is clear that the combined internal training and external supeNision packages that Savana provides, is critical to and essentlal 5UPPOrt for, the chariVs ongoing work
Savana In¢ Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Reglstration Number 08128653 Aeeounts for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 Dlrectors, Report (Continued) Strateglc Plan and Goals Savana's work Is bullt on four pillars, Emotional support provided via an accredited counselling service, Practical support, delivered by an accredited ISVA team, Prevention work dellvered via the Children and Young Per50n'5 Project and a Trainlng team delivering accredited courses to professionals, businesses and individuals. Cumulatively this work drives us in our vision of "A world free from sexual violence.. The accredited counselling and ISVA service provide direct SUPPOrt to anyone affected by sexual violence. At the start of Aprll 2024. Savana's room capacity has remained at 8 rooms for face to face and telephone counselling and I for telephone counselling and a5 a quiet zone for one-to-one virtual meetlngs and training. We continued to maintain a maximum waiting time of 4-6 weeks for counsellin8 clients and no walting tlme for ISVA support, with a priority of reducing thls further where possible, for the well-bein8 of our clients. The majority of Covid restriction have been lifted. however due to the availability of free lateral flow testing kits a number of protocols have remained in place when there is a positive covld test, providing a level of protection for both clients and staff. With the full support of the Board, the CEO has implemented a new organisational structure. bringinB Marketin8 under her direct responsibility. The Senior Services, Training and Flnance Managers report to the CEO, and together they are responsible for operational running of the Service. As part of the restructure, and with the a5SlStance of an independent HR advisor. there has been a supported job evaluation and bench marking exercise resulting in the introdurtlon of a pay structure, providlng staff with fair pay, trainin8 and job progresslon prospects. Savana is a150 supporting 3 funded apprenticeships. A Level 7 Apprenticeship in Senior Leadershlp, and a Level 3 in digital marketing are developing the skills of existin8 Staff. The recruitment of a Business Admlnlstratlon Apprentlce Is further supportin8 the delivery of servlces to clients. In July 2024. the Team Day was a time of leamin8. di5CUSsion and team buildin& including reviewing the Buslness Strategy and how it impacts everyone's role within Savana. At the end of year, we were part way through a brand review, due to be completed early 2024125 with a relaunch scheduled for Quarter 2. Work has also started with the Cranfield Trust to updated the Busine55 Strategy. Savana's Trainin8 Portfolio, which has remained at 30 Continuln8 Professional Development ICPDI accredited packages during 2023124 continues to be updated and modified to reflect changes in legislation ar¢d the most up to date learning. The Training team has continued to SLrpport the local Police, NHS Medical Students and educational Snstltutions, provlding bespoke trainin8 and awareness sesslons enabling professional bodies to improve their sUPPOrt and en8a8ement with Survivors of sexual abuse. Planned Investment into the expansion of Savana's tralnlng provision through the provision of an e-learnin8 platform got under way with the launch of 2 self-8uided, CPD accredlted e-learnlng courses. (Responding to discbsure and Trauma infonned practice). The development and enhancement of the trainlng provision ser¥es two purposes: an opportunity to generate unrestricted funding, whilst ensuring that prevention. awareness and outreach provision femains an essential aspert of our work. We have ensLtred that our premises at Unit C Busine55 Park, Clough Street, Hanley remain fit for Pufposes, and followin8 feedback from cllents and staff, and once funding is secured, we will
Savana Inc Ltd CompAn)' Limited by Guaran1¢¢ Registration Numb¢r 08128653 Accounts for the Yv4r Ended 31 Mareb 2024 Dlrectors, Report Icontlnued) progress the expansion of soundproofing to the remainder of the counselling rooms. With the a55i5tance of Tesco employees. both Chlldren's Rooms have been decorated with bright and bold colours and with funds from Children in Need. we have installed additional equipment for our older young people (monitor5 for the play Stations and beanbag chairs). In addition to thls a new front door wa5 purchased and Installed, maklng the venue more accesslble to wheelchairs. Further enha ncements, including the replacement of flooring throughout the building and new desks have further enhanced both the client and staff experience. Fundin8 Streams remained stable during 2023124. with the continuation of fundin8 from the Mlnlstry of Justice IMOJI and National Lottery Community fund and tO8ether with Staffordshire Women's Aid we successfully bld for the Staffordshire Sexual Violence Contract, funded by the Pollce Crime Commisstoners Office IPCC} 2024~ 2027. Thi5 replaced funding from Stoke on Trent City Council which ended on 31 March 2024. Additional in-year funding from the Mlnlstry of Justice enabled us to expand our ISVA provislon by 3 staff members. This funding has been incorporated into the new PCC Funding from l April 2024. We a150 welcomed a new Counselling Co-ordinator (maternity covefl. Funding from Children in Need expired durin8 the year. Followin8 a Reserves pollcy review, the Board actioned the reduction from a historical 9 month level to a more realistic level of 4-6 months. Use of funds covered new appointments of a CEO & uplift to Busine55 Administration Apprentice basic salary, IT Investment & capital expenditure. Brand & bench markin8 Reviews Ifair payi real living wage & pay Scale implementationl- Although Reserves are now lower, together with existing funding Streams and ongoing funding applications and fundraisin8, Savana ha5 confidence that we can sustain the current level of core services whilst researching and developit)8 new services going forward. We are working with external consultants. The Cranfielé Trust to update our Business Strategy and Heaward Solutions to enhance our financlal sustainability. We have also completed a full IT audit, which has led to a change In provider for telecommunication and ITsupport. We have renewed our contrart with Recite, to ensure our website remalns fully inclusive for those where English is not a first language and for those with disabilities. A telephone based translation service is regularly utilised and together with Signing provision enhances our ability to provide an inclusive Service for all survivors of sexual abuse, Funding from the Natlonal Lottery Community Fund has enabled us to recrult an Equallty, Diverslty and Inclusion Outreach Officer, who starts in June 2024, who will be initially engaging with Migrant and Asylum based communitie5, the LGBTQ+ community and the south Asian communities, over the next 12months. We have seen our ISVA team increase by 150%. includlng a Chlldren's ISVA and a ISVA starting in July 2024. Our SeNlces provision is continually reviewed to ensure it remains tlient-led and fit for purpose. The counsellin8 pay structure has been revlewed. and the implementation from zero-hour to permanent contracts is ongoing. Our Children and Young Person practitioner team has Increased by 100% and we are now able to provided support and prevention work in 6 schools. The LINK project providin8 1.1 counsellin8 for survivors of sexual abuse, and mentoring and groupwork for those at rlsk of sexual abuse or showing signs of Harmful Sexualised Behaviour IHSBI is belng rebranded to SWITCH (Start Wlth I, Then Change Happens) and following the suspension of L)ur young person website TalktoSAL. due to technical issues we have taken the opportunity to reflect and rebuild the site to work alongside our school provision, with a new name SOS (Switch Online Supportl. The branding will also link to the overall Service brand review.
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Account5 for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Directors, Report (Continued) We are looking forward to another exciting year, with the launch of the new Savana brand and rebranded childrenlyoung person provision, working with Cranfield Trust to complete a new business strategy, ènd introduction of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Officer so that Savana 15 servicing the communities of Stoke on Trent and sts environs to the best of its ability. Financial Strategy Our financial strate8y has alwèys been to raise sufficient fund5 to cover our service provision, pay staff a falr but competitive remuneration, and maintain our reserves. Over the past 12 months, and following the recruitment of the CEO, all Buslness and Flnance strategies have been reviewed and èt the end of this financial year and 8olng into the current year we are workin8 With the Cranfield Trust to produce a new business Strategy. This will infonn and update the current Finance and Income Generation strategy. The Reserve policy has been further reduced from 9 months to 4 -6 month, bringin8 in line with the Charity sector normal level. As part of the existlng Finance and Income Generatlng strategy, we have worked with St james Place PIC to minimise risk to unrestricted reserves held in financial institutions and signlflcantly increase interest income. Through the BNI we have also been working with Heaward Solutions, to focus our funding and fundraising artivities in order to best manage tlme and resource whilst meeting funding requirements for current and future service provision and become more independentty sustalnable. We appreciate that Wlolence agalnst Women and Girls" is currently high on the Government agenda. and sexual violence has continued to be a commlssioning priorlty for the immediate future and we are thankful for the opportunityi in partnership with Stafford5hire Women's Ald, to bid and successfully secure fundlng from the Police Crime Commissioners until 2027. However. with the current economic climate, cost of living crisis, and potentlal General election at some point in 2024, we are mindful that existing funding from the Ministry of Justice may not be avallable beyond March 2025 and l* tendered there Is greèter competition for Commissioned services. Funding remains our 8atest risk but we are confident that Savana will remain a sustainable service going forward. Impact, Achlevements and Perforn)ance Savana's maln objective is to provide counsellin& training arTrd practlcal support services to anyone affected by any forni of Sexual Abuse within Staffordshlre and to ihis end we have been providing emotion and practical support to 1,455 Survivors in the past 12 months. This includes 891 referrals from new clients and returning clients, continuing their journey of exploring, understanding and coping with the impart of their abuse and a further 594 who have esther completed their support wlth us or remaln with us while they require on80in8 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor support. The demographics of our service users has remalned steady. with 79.9% of service users Identify as women and girls and 16.7.% men. We saw a 13% increase in the number of survivors referring into the seNlce from non-binary and transgender communities. Continued additional funding from the Police Crime Commissioners and Ministry of Justice has enabled u5 to 5UStain our increased counselling session capacity and waitin8 list time to no longer than 4 to 6 weeks. We renewed our tontract wlth Stattord5hlre Women's Aid to provide a Fast-Trèck service for adult survivors referred from the Sexual Abuse Referral Centre ISARCI and we continue to provlde the same service for Children and Young People through our contract with West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre IWMRSASCI and referrals from the Paediatric Sexual Abuse Referral Centre IPSARCI.
Savanyd Ine Ltd Comp4ny Limited by Guarantee R¢gi5tr#tion Number 08128653 Ae¢ouDts for the Y¢ar Ended 31 Mxr¢h 2024 Directors, Report (Continued) The historical backlog of court hearing5 due to the Covid pandemic remains, and has been further compounded by court staff shortages, resulting in frequent postponements. The impact being increased caseloads for our ISVA team, as service users required support for a longer period of time and new referrals continue. To manage thls the Police Crime Commissioner5 IPCCI and Ministry of Justice Rape Support Fund IMOJI provided in year funding to increase ISVA capacity including a dedicated Children's Independent Sexual Violence advisor. expanding Savana's ISVA team from 2 to 5 over the past 12 months and reduclng caseload levels to o more sustainable level, and ensurlng service users are provided with the accredited support they need. Monitoring the impact of Savana's services is essential in infomiing the service and ensurlng that we continue to meet our client< needs. Using monitorin8 evaluations e.8. Clinical Outcome5 in Routine Evaluations ICOREI fomi and RiskslNeeds Assessments. Savana's services can evidence that in the period l April 2023 to 31 March 2024, where comparison data wa5 available1459 closed cases). 83.8% of clients showed improved health & wellbeing, 87.1% felt more informed and empowered to act. 80.8% felt safer and 84.3% felt better able to cope and built resilience to move fOard with dally life following the support they had receNed at Savana. Feedback also provides additional insight. both infoming on the service user's experience, and counsellorllSVA performance, for example"1 have appreciated the flexibility of the support from Savana and have felt that it is genuinely tailored to the needs of the individual client," the support I have received has been lrfe changing". Overthe past 12 months we have expanded our Children and Youn8 Person ICYPPI provislon in 5choo15. As part of National Lottery Community Fundin8, we have been able to support a second practitioner. CYPP have been working with 6 schools to identify those most in need of additional support, whether they are SuOr5 of sexual abuse. at risk of sexual abuse or are showing signs of harmful sexualised behavlour. Provision is delivered through l..1 counselllng and mentoring and group workshops. This targeted support and in addition to compulsory PH5E and RSE sessions provided within the national curriculum. Its aim is to infomi, educate and ensure that young people have the skllls and knowledge to make safer Ilfe cholces for themselves and others. PositNe feedback from both students and staff informs the team on future provision. with other schools seeking the service. Schools have reported a decline in negative behaviour & an increase In students feeling more able to make positlve choices. We made the decislon to suspend our Talktosal webslte. the digital platfomi with chat facility for young people, in December, and have taken the time to reflect on its purpose from when it was launched to the current climate. It will be relaunching in 202d, wlth a new look and name and will be integrated wlth the exlsting CYPP provision. Savana's second objective Is to raise public awane$S of the Impatt and consequences of sexual abuse to asslst in services becoming more accessible to those affected. We attended local community events, e.8. Etruriè Canal Festival, durin8 the summer of 2023, held two open days for both profe55ional and the general public to attend, advocating the service and continue workin8 and training with the police. Language Line has provided an essential communication link forthose who's first language is not En81ish, and we currently have 3 counsellors who have additional language ski115 from Énglish. The website remains fully inclusNe and we intend to renew this contact early June 2024. io
Savan4 Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registrdtion Number 08128653 Accounts for the YeaT Ended 31 Mareh 2024 Directors, Report (Continued) Coffee and craft sessions have gone from strength to strength, with a regular number of attendees. Ir) August, we held a first art exhibitM)n at the Potteries Centre, Hanley tc* raise awareness around the effects of sexual violence and Savana's profile. It was a 83t success with public interaction and interest and we are looking forward to repeating the event in the future. We are grateful to the Potteries centre for providin8 a vacant shop free for our use. Our Training Team have once again delivered training to the Specially Trained Offlcers ISTOI for Staffordshire Police, Keele Medical Students, the Ministry of Justice, Keele Universities CLOCK students as well as other professlonal bodles. These courses are a key method by which we can influence other professionals, championing trauma informed practi5e whilst enhanclng thelr knowledge around sexual violence and abuse. This helps them to reco8nise victimisation, support survivors and signpost them to the most approprlate service thus ensuring the best outcome for survivors. We have facilitated I volunteerlplacement courses. The Digital Content and Marketing team remain instrumental in awane$S raising through all digitsl platforms. providing self- care tIPs. regular updates and topical infomiation and partlclpatlng in mpaigns including Sexual Violence Awareness weeK Sexual Assault Awarene55 Month and Chlldren's Mental Health Week. Within the year, the counselling service has been reaccredited by the British Association for counselllng and Psychotherapy IBACP) and the ISVA seNice by Lime Culture. We have complete(1 Sta8e l of our re-accreditstion with Rape Crisis England and Wale5, With Sta8e 2 due for completion in July 2024. with support from our new IT provider. we have completed our Cyber Essentials Plus ¢ertlflcatlon ensurlng that the Serv1 remains secure and complles with GDPR and data protection requirement5. SupportiDg and ¢nabling our programmes: The number of paid coun5ellors has remained at 16. We remain an organisation supported bv placement counsellors who along with our paid ¢ounsellors provided 3,384 face to face and telephone counselling sessions over the course of this year. Counsellors are supported by the Service5 Team, Designated Safe Guarding Leads, Senior Management Team as well as monthly Supervision. All staff, counsellors. placements and volunteers have access to the Employee Assist Programme through BUPA. Our acCdIted 15VA servlte has supported 453 cllents over the past year, with 220 new referrdls. The Servi continues to provide practical and emotional support to victims of sexual vlolence, helping them cope with everyday life and supporting them through the Criminal Justice system. The ISVA case load remains significantly high as cases remain open longer than normal. Citation continues to support Savana with Human Resource and Health and Safety provision ensuring that all areas of health and safety. including policies, procedures and handbooks main fit for purpose, and providing advice and support regafdin8 HR matters. Savana is committed to being a responsible and fair employer and supporter of our volunteers.
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Accounts for the Yevdr Ended 31 Mvarch 2024 Directors. Report {Contlnued) Artivity Number of people seen by Savana | 5000 40 1 3000 Trainir6 ISVA 2000 iooo Counselling 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Flnanclal Review Savana's income ha5 been generated from successful funding applications and for this report year only there has been an a8reed use of unrestricted reserves in order to reduce the level from 9 to 4-6 months. £729.354 fvnds were generated this year12023: £714.5241 and we are, as ever. extremelv grateful to those who enable us to continue our important work. The prfntlpal restrlcted funding received in this financial year was from Rape Support Fund IMOJI: Stoke-on-Trent City Councll- PCC- the National Lottery and Children in Need, wlth overall restrirted fundinB received this year amounting to £694,93612023: £653,513). Unrestricted funding received during the perlod totalled £34,418 {2023: £31,995), of which £9,940 was generated from our training activities12023-. £12.475) and £5,604 12023: £3721 other income including gifts in klnd. Donations received during the year were £5,88112023.. £15,080). including the Rock A8alnst Abuse event held in August 2023. Investment income of £4,86812023: £1,089) was received. However. we are reporting a deficit of £182,004 for the year ending 31 March 2024. As last financial yearfs Directorfs report highlighted, there was an excess amount above our Reserves poliry in unrestricted fund5 and that this fin3ncial year would see a mana8ed exercise to resolve this. This was achleved by redu¢lng in year funding applications and utilising unrestricted reserve5 to support unfunded roles such as the new CEO, the Installation of new IT and telecommunicètions and cover the remaining funding shortfall. Our lon8-5tanding funding relatSonshlp wlth Stoke City Council ended on 315t March 2024. This source of income was transferred back to the PCC and we were successful in securing this new stream for the next 3 years. in partnership with Staffordshire Women's Aid. In year and unbud8eted spend included additional fundln8 from the MOJ to provlde EMRD tralnlnE. play therapy trainlng and enhanced group seNices for Clients. With the assistance of St James Place flnancial services. we have re-invested remalnlng unrestricted reserves. to reduce risk and increase interest retum. Once agaln. we have been fully supported by all our Funders. and remaln thankful that they have been flexible in their approach to how our funding is allocated. This includes the agreement by the National Lottery to roll over the majority of project funds for 2023124 into the next financial year 12
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Aecounts for the Year Ended 31 March 21124 Dlrectors, Report (Continued) (EDI Outreach officer) and reallocation of funds from the MOI to support the rebuilding and relaunch of our Children and Young Person digltal platform with chatline facility. Over the next 12 months, there will be a revlew of the Finance and Income Generating Strategy, in conjunctlon with the Business Strategy, 3 continuing relationship with Heaward Solutions for funding application support and mentoring and implementing a structured plan for expanding fundin8 streams, includin8 a minlmum of 4 significant grant applications being made per quarter. It is anticipated that through the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Outreach officer, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, future fundraisin8 Opportunities will arlse. The Board 15 exceedingly mindful that funding remains the greatest risk for any charity but even with the current political, economic and societsl climate, funding streams from Government and the private sector, charitable trusts and foundations and the general public donations remaining uncertain and extremely competitive. Savana, in its own right and in partnership with others. will be able to meet its objectlves in providing vltal emotlon and practlcal support to survivors of sexual abuse, preventlon work and awareness raising for the foreseeable future. Spend/lncome in £ I,000,oTrJ 900,000 800.¢JOO 700,000 600,000 500,000 400.000 300,000 200,000 100,ocKI year end March 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 income 540,549 564,965 | 587,931 610,031 623,705 663,7521714,524 729,354, ', 494,681 553,815 | 566.719 599.636 615,487 601,625,, 672,817 911,358 expenditure I Prlnclple Ri5k5 and Uncertalntle5 These are comprehensNely set out In our rlsk reglster. whlch Is reviewed at each quarterty Board meeting, ond is included in our contingency planning. The Board reco8nises that alongside risk5 come opportunities and we are committed to managing the former without prejudicing our abilty to benefit appropriately from the latter when they arise. We are alwrnys conscious that the biggest rlsk to our contlnued functioning is a lack of fundlng, due to the chan8lng landscape of fundlng streams and revised Tender procedures for commissioned services. We continue to priorltlse achlevlng sufficlent fundin8 for our actNitie 13
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Gu¥rante¢ Registration Number 08128653 Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Directors, Report Icontlnued) Going Concern At the date of approving these accounts. the Directors consider that the company is a going concern li.e. vlable for at last twelve months from the date of approval} because It holds sufficient reserves to cover core overhead costs for at least 4- 6 months. Statement of Dirertors. Responsibilities Company Law requires the director5 to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the company at the year end and statement of financial activities for the period. In preparing those financial statements the directors are requlred to: Select suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them consistentlyi Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explalned in the financial statements.. and Prepare the financial statements on the going tontern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The dlrertors are responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records whlch disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the flnanclal position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and with the Financial Reportin8 Standard 102 Sertion IA. They are also responsible for Safeguarding a55et5 of the company and hence taking reasonable steps forthe preventlon and detection of fraud and other irre8ularities. Slgned on behalf of the companv: Ali50n Tasker (Director) Date
Savgna Ine Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Iyumber 08128653 Aeeounts for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO TRUSTEES FOR SAVANA INC LTD I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pa8es 17-28. Res ectlve Res nslbllities of Dlrertors and Examlner The trustees Iwho are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. Company law requires the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satlsfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the company and of the profit or10s5 of the company for that perlod. The trustees consider that an audit is not required under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and that an independent examination is needed. The charitys gross income exceeded £250,c and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audlt under company law and is eli8ible for independent examinatK)n. it is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act,. To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charty Commission under section 14515){bl of the 2011 Act: and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Inde endent Examlners Re ort My examination was carried out in accordance wtth the general Direction5 8iven by the Charity Commission. An exarnination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and compèri50n of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation5 from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent Examlnefs SLtternent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attentlon: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements: the accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; to prepare accounts which accord with the accountlng records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Art 2006 and with the methods and prlnclples of the Statement of Recommended Practice Actountlng and Reporting by Charities have not been met,. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. 15
SavaDa Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Regi5trntion Number 08128653 A¢¢ounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO TRUSTEES OF SAVANA INC LTD (CONTINUED Name.. Professional Qualification.. Address: James Parr FCCA Howsons (Audit & Assurance) Limited PO Box 165 Winton House Stoke Road Stoke on Trent Staffordshlre ST4 2RW Date: ?6 £gplM& 202 16
Savana Inc Lld Company Limited bi. Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Aeeounts for the Year Ended 31 Mydrch 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES' Unrestrlrted Designated Restrfrted Funds Funds Fund5 Total Funds 2023 Note Incomin Resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment income Totol Incomlng $oUrCeS 5,881 23,669 4.868 34.418 5,881 15,080 718,605 698.355 4,868 1,089 729,354 714,524 694,936 694.936 Resources Ex nded Charitable activities Governance costs Total resources expended 220.176 689,742 1,440 691,182 909,918 671.437 1,440 1.380 911,358 672,817 220,176 Net incominq/outqoing re50ur¢es before tronsfer (185,758) 3.754 1182,0041 41.707 Gross transfers between funds econciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Totol Funds carriedfonvard 675,558 489.800 36,548 40,302 712,106 670.399 530,102 712,106 Yhe statement of financial actNitie5 intorporate5 the income and expendlture accounts and the resultsforthe year derNe from contlnuln8 actlvrtle5 3nd there are no galns or losses other than Ihose shown ab¢ve. 17
Savan* Inc Ltd Company Limiled by Guarantee Registralion Number 08128653 Atcounts for tbe Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 BALANCE SHEET Note 31.03.24 31.03.24 31.03.Z3 31.03.23 FIXED ASSErs: Tangible Assets 9,076 758 CURRE ASSS. Debtois Cash at Bank 73,606 503,424 577.030 25.998 737,023 763,021 CURRENT LIABILITIES: Creditors Falling Due Within l year 56,004 56,004 51,673 51.673 NET CURREMf ASSErs: 521,026 711,348 TOTAL ASSETS 530,102 712,106 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Income Funds Designated Income Funds Restrlrted Income Funds 489,8(Ki 675,558 40,302 530,102 36.548 712,106 For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 ofthe CompaniesAct 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Art 21J)6. The directors acknowledge thèir responsibility for tomplying 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. These accounts were approved by the Board of Directors on 2£ September 2024 and signed on its behalf by, Allson Tasker Director
Savana Ine Lld Company Limited by Guaranlee Registration Number 08128653 Accounts for the Year End¢d 31 Mareh 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Account[ Poll¢les Basis of the prepardtion of the accounts The financial 5tatemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section IA. The Companies Act and SORP IFRS 1021. The charitls functional and presentational currency is the pound Sterling. Therefore, these financial statements are presented in pounds sterling. The chanty is è public benefit entity. Incomlng Resources All material incomin8 resources have been included on a receivable basis- i.e. they are Included if the date receivable falls within the period covered by these accounts. However, grant income is deferred if certaln condltlons of the 8rant a not met. Resources Expended Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the compèny to the expenditure. All resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis. Resources expended have been analysed using natural classification. Purposes of Unrestrlrted Funds The general fund represents free fund5 of the company which are not designated for any particular purpose. There are no designated funds carried forward from period accounting period and no additions during this reportin8 period (April 23 - March 241 Tangible Fixed Assets Oepreciation is calculated to write down the cost of valuatlon, less estimated residual value, of all tangible fixed assets with a cost exceeding £500 over their expected useful Ilves on a strai8ht-line basis. The rates appllcable are: Fixtures & Fittings Offlce Equlpment S Years 3 Years Pension Costs The charity operates a stakeholder pension scheme for employees. The as5et5 of the scheme are held separately from those of the company. The annual contributions payable are charged to the statement of financial activities. 19
SavaDa Inc Ltd Company Limil¢d by Guarantee Registration Numbtr 08128653 AccouDts for th¢ Year Ended 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Operating Lease Azreements Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risk5 of ownership remain wtth the lessor are charged to the statement of financial activities on straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Stock Not applicable. Trade Debtors Trade debtors are amount5 due from customers for merchandlse sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. Trade debtors are recogni5ed 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 impalment of trade debtors Is establlshed when there is objectlve evldence that the company will not be able to collect all amount5 due according to the original terms of the receivables. Trade Cffedltors Trade creditors are obligation5 to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an uncondltlonal right, at the end of the reportlng perlod, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, thev are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost Using the effectwe interest method. Flnanclal Instruments Financial Instruments Classification Baslc flnancial assets, including trade and other debtor5, cash and bank balances, are initially retognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transattion. where the transactlon is measured at the present value of the future receipts discoljnted at a market rate of interest. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortlsed cost using the effectfve interest method. 8asic financial Ilobilities, includlng trade and other trade creditors, bank and other loans, are Initially reco8nised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipt5 discounted at a market rate of interest. 20
Savana IDC Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee RegistratlOD Number 08128653 A¢tounts for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Financial Instruments Reco nition and Measurement At the end of each reporting period finantlal assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset 15 impaired the impairment loss Is the difference between the carryin8 amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. The impairment Ioss is recognised in profrt and loss. Im alrment of Flnanclal Assets If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the Impairment was recognised the impairment is VerSe. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been reco8nised in the profit or loss. Financial assets are dereco8nised when al the contractual rights to the cash Ilows from the asset expire or are settled, or bl substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party orcl control of the asset has been tranSferd to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell the a55et to an unrelated third paity wlthout imposing additional restrictions. Deferred Incorne For the year ended 31 March 2024 grant income is being deferred if Brant conditions have not been met. Voluntary Income Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 Donations S,881 5,881 15,080 21
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Aeeounts for the YeAr Ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Artivities for Generating Fund5 Unrestrlcted Ilestricted Funds Funds Total Funds Grants Rape Support Fund Staffs WomensAid /PCCTender Lloyds Foundation Community Investment Fund Garfield Weston WMRSASC-Child SWA- Adult SSOTP-SOTCouncll Big Lottery Fund Grant Children in Need 225,915 225,915 1,850 224.405 25.C(Kl 1350 3,005 5,120 3,fA5 4,730 173,( 89,767 173,C(Q 89,767 173.CiX) 82,958 24,130 93 138,072 685.508 12,475 Aviva Grant PCC Funding I,121 694,936 190,121 703,(61 8,125 Training Income Gifts in Kind Other Income 1,788 3.816 3.816 718,6C6 372 698.355 694,936 22
Savana In¢ Ltd Compan), Limited by Guarant¢¢ Registralion Nujnber 08128653 A¢counts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Continued) Charftable Artlvhles Unrestrlcted Designated Re5trlrted Funds Funds Funds Total Funds Salaries linc Paid Counsellingl & Nl Employers Pension Supervision & Welfare Rent, Rates & Servio Charges Insurance Office Running Costs: inc Telephone. Postage & Stationery Repairs & renewals inc Fumiture & Fixtures Conselling Costs inc Group• Chlldrens equipment Computer Expe nses Volunteer Expenses Staff Travel Expenses Staff & Volunteers Tralnln8 DBS thecks Recruitment Settlement/Redundan¢y Costs Promotional and Fundraising Costs Trainlng Department Costs Professional fees and subscriptions Bank and Admlnlstratlon tharees DepreclatSon Staffordshlre WomensAld Write Off/Shop 147.865 1.438 l.L%7 12.655 97 514,039 13.181 13.496 19.670 3.631 661,904 511.gm 14.619 11.033 14,563 17,198 32.325 29,324 3,728 2,622 8.230 17.480 25,710 21.981 5,207 2.223 7,430 8,867 178 4.769 10,503 16,434 1115 1437 19.345 474 10,681 21,203 2,115 3.360 23,837 5,253 14,871 2,532 1,298 6,229 526 25 923 4,492 26 11.647 428 18,937 679 1.538 2.232 13,879 10,987 428 21.569 859 1,820 49.388 2,632 21,375 220 4,523 282 49,388 669 909,918 671.437 220.176 689,742 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Total Fund5 Funds Funds Independent Examlners Fees AGM Costs 1,440 1,440 1,380 1,440 1.440
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Regi$¢ration Number (J8128653 Accounts for Ihe Year Ended 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Tangible Fixed Assets Propertv Office Equipment Flxtures & Fittln8S Total Cost at April 2023 Additions Ar 31 Marth 2024 16,195 5.088 21,283 12,212 712 12,924 28,407 10,138 38,545 4,338 4,338 De reciation At l April 2023 Charge for the year Accumulated depreciation at 31 March 2024 15,437 1,077 16,514 12.212 59 12,271 27.649 1,820 29,469 Net Book Value at 31 March 2023 758 758 Net Book Value at 31 March 2024 4.769 653 3,654 9,076 Debtors Trade Debtors Prepayments AccruÈd Income 51,232 22.374 9.025 16,973 73,606 25,998 Creditors Falling Due Within I year 2024 2023 Trade Creditors Accruals Taxes and Soclal Securitv Deferred Income Charge Card Pension 13,507 16,664 13,423 8,155 568 7.925 17,378 9,264 13,449 1,069 2,588 51,673 3687 56,CM)4 24
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Aeeounts for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Contlnued) Movement In Funds Openlng Incomlng Resources Transfers C105ing Balance Resources Expended Balance Unrestricted Funds General Fund Designated Fund 675,558 34.418 {220.1761 675.558 34,418 {220,1761 489,8(M) Restrirted Funds Rape Support Fund Screwfix FoundatSon SWA- Adult WMRSASC-Child SSOTP SOTCouncil Big Lottery Fund Grant Children in Need PCC Fundin8- ISVA PCCfundin8-1SVA No2 PCC Funding- ISVA No3 PCC Funding- CHISVA PCC Funding- Coun5elling PCC Mental Health Project PCCISWA Funding 225.915 (225,915) 11761 14,730) {3,6451 1176,084) {,992) {11,4621 {33.6021 (23,5951 (3.9501 (42,4331 165.3001 17,4481 11.8501 {691, 1821 176 3,645 3,084 173,CrfXI 21,225 89,767 5.554 l.CQ7 20,CKK) 32.595 23,595 3.950 36.931 5,502 27,750 20.302 36,548 694,936 40.302 25
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) 10. Staff costs Staff costs were as follows.. Gross wages, salaries, benefits in kind Employels National Insuran costs Pension costs 619,493 479,263 42,411 32,641 14,619 11.033 676,523 522,937 No employee5 received emoluments of more than £60.(M)O. The average number of employees during the year was 3112023- 281 2024 Fundraisi ng Governance Other 32 26 28 11. Pen51on Scheme The charity operates a stakeholder penslon scheme for employees. Cost for the period Balance outstandlng at yearend 14.619 3.687 11.033 12. Dirertorf Remuneration, Beneffts and Expenses Various directors received no remuneration for expenses during the year {2023: ENILI. 13. Related Party Transactions Neither the trustees nor anyone connected to them have received remuneration during the year. 14. Annual Commltrnents under Operatln8 Leases The total future minlmum lease payments 15 as follows.. 2023 Not laterthan one year Later than one year and not laterthan five years Later than five years 25,C 64,673 25,OC(I 89,673 89.673 114,673 The amount of non-cancellable operatin8 lease payments recognlsed as an expense durin8 the year was £25,OLKI12023 - £22,864) 26
Savana Ine Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 08128653 Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinued) 15. Deferred Income 2024 2023 Income from training NatSonal Lottery Community Fund 5,907 7.542 13A49 7,475 ,155 i& AudlVAc¢ountancy Independent Examiners Fee 1.380 17. An?Iysi5 of Balance Sheet by Fund Unre$trfrted Desl8nated Restrirted Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 31.03.23 FIXED ASSErs: Tanglble Assets 8.510 566 9.076 758 CURRENT ASSErs: Debtors Cash at Bank 9.022 475,603 484.625 64.584 27,821 92.405 73,606 503.424 577,030 25.998 737,023 763.021 CURRENT UABILITIES: Credltors Falling Due Wlthln Iyear 3.335 3.335 52,669 52,669 56,CM)4 51,673 51.673 NEf CURRENT ASSETS: 481.290 39,736 521.026 711.348 TOTAL ASSETS 489,800 40.302 530.102 712.106 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Income Funds Restricted Income Funds 489.8C 40.302 675.558 36.548 712. 106 489.800 27
Savana Inc Ltd Company Limited by Guaranlee Registration Number 08128653 Aeeounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Going Concern At the date of approving these accounts. the Dirertors consider that the company is a going concem {i.e. viable for at last twelve months from the date of approval) because it holds sufficient reseNes to cover core ovethead costs for at least 12 months. 28