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
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Directors, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
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Statement of Flnancial Activities
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Balance Sheel
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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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 Co￿pera￿ve 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
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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 A￿cIatIOn,
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.

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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 Se￿iCe, 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

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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

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CompAn)' Limited by Guaran1¢¢
Registration Numb¢r 08128653
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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.

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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
8￿atest 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.

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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 fO￿ard 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 Su￿￿Or5 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 awa￿ne$S of the Impatt and consequences of sexual
abuse to asslst in services becoming more accessible to those affected. We attended local
community events, e.8. Etruriè Canal Festival, durin8 the summer of 2023, held two open days for
both profe55ional and the general public to attend, advocating the service and continue workin8 and
training with the police. Language Line has provided an essential communication link forthose
who's first language is not En81ish, and we currently have 3 counsellors who have additional
language ski115 from Énglish. The website remains fully inclusNe and we intend to renew this contact
early June 2024.
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Coffee and craft sessions have gone from strength to strength, with a regular number of attendees.
Ir) August, we held a first art exhibitM)n at the Potteries Centre, Hanley tc* raise awareness around
the effects of sexual violence and Savana's profile. It was a 8￿3t success with public interaction and
interest and we are looking forward to repeating the event in the future. We are grateful to the
Potteries centre for providin8 a vacant shop free for our use.
Our Training Team have once again delivered training to the Specially Trained Offlcers ISTOI for
Staffordshire Police, Keele Medical Students, the Ministry of Justice, Keele Universities CLOCK
students as well as other professlonal bodles. These courses are a key method by which we can
influence other professionals, championing trauma informed practi5e whilst enhanclng thelr
knowledge around sexual violence and abuse. This helps them to reco8nise victimisation, support
survivors and signpost them to the most approprlate service thus ensuring the best outcome for
survivors. We have facilitated I volunteerlplacement courses.
The Digital Content and Marketing team remain instrumental in awa￿ne$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 acC￿dIted 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.

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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
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(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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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￿ ASS￿S.
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.
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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.
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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 tranSfer￿d 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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