REGISTERED CHAtUTY NUMBER: 1150798 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 FOR FAMIL Y HELP DARLINGTON CIO CPT Chartered Certified Accountants Evolve Business Centre Cygnet Way Houghton Le Spring Tyne and Wear DH4 5QY ILY HELP DARLIN CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 PAge Report of the Trustees I to 10 Independent Examiner's Report li Sts¢emen¢ of Finaneial Aetivities 12 Balance Sheet 13 Notes to the Financial StAtements 14 to 29 Detailed Statement of Finanei21 Activities 30 to 32 "For every woman and child who has found hope and strength through Family Help" FAMILYHELP DARLIN TON CIO REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 The ttustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 315t March 2025. The trnstees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irel8md (FRS 102) {effective l January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The objects of lh¢ CIO are to relieve the needs of victims and survivors of domestic abuse.. (a) by provision of refuge ac¢ommodation for women and their children. and (b) by provision of emotiona] and prnctical supporL advice. guidance and such other assistance as the Trustees see fit. This is subject to a provision that any use of funds must also meet the requirements of Charity law in S¢otlarEd and Northern Ireland. SIg￿lficallt 2etivltles Family Help Darlington CIO- Who we ar&.. Since1976, Family Help Darlington CIO (Family Help) has provided safe. temporary accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. As a grass-roots charity. Family Help. which has remained independent throughout its near 50-year history, is home to one of the longest standing refuges in th¢ UK. Family Help's purpose-built r¢fuge a¢¢ommodates around 50 women and 80 children fiom all over the UK every year. The fornier registered charity of 'Family Help, was wound up in 2013 with all activities transferred to the present charitable incorporated organisation Family Help Darlington CIO although the charity continues to use "Family Help" ls a working name. Service Overview In line with its charitable objectives, Family Help Darlington CIO provid¢s- a) refuge accommodation for women and women with children, fleeing domestic abuse b) a holistic package of practical and emotional support c) move-on support to service-users who have moved out of refuge and into new tenancies within Darlington d) advocacy. options, inforniation and signposting to those affected by domestic abuse e) a confidential helpline to any person affected directly or indirectly by domestic abuse The primary beneficiaries of the charity are the service users of (a), (c) and {e), although there is also a benefit lo the wider society if domestic abuse is addressed. The Trustees confirm they have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in planning the work of the charity. Page I FAMI ELP DARLIN io REPORT OF TH RUSTEES for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Message from our CEO- A Legacy of courag4 a future of ho pe... Fifty years ago, a sma]I group of wurngeous people in Darlington imagined a safer future brwomen and children. In a condemned terrace house, with little more than deterniination and th¢ kindness of strangers. Family Help was bom. Today, in 2025, that spirit of hope and resilience remains at the heart of everything we do. From those humble beginnings. we have grown into one of the UK'S longesl-standing domestic abuse re￿g¢s, offering not just a place of safety but a place to rebuild and thriv¢. Every year. we welcome around 50 women and 80 children into our PUTpose-built refuge. Each story reminds us why w¢ exist." to provide san￿ary, to offer practical and emotional support and to empower survivors to create a life free fr)m abuse. This last year, we have expanded our Se￿iceS, strengthened ¢ommunity outreach and launched new programmes all led by the needs and voice of survivors themselves. Yet the demand for ourservices continues Behind every statistic is t woman, a child, a future waiting to bereclaimed. As we prepare lo mark this incredible milestone, we honour our founders, vision and the strength of every woman we have supportcd. We look ahead with fierce hope, knowing Ihere is still work to do - and knowing that together. we can build a future where safety, dignity a￿d freedom are rights, notprivileges Thank you for being part of this journey. Carole- CEO Page 2 Dedication Celebrating 50 years of courage, compassion and change 1976 - 2026. Throughout this year, we will be honouring the incredible journey of Family Help Darlington CIO. What began in 1976 ivith a condemned house, a small group of visionaries and an urgent call to a¢tion. has grown into a lifeline for thousands of women and children across the UK. We dedicate this mileston¢ to.. The founders whose courage and compassion built a sanctuary from nothing. The survivors whos¢ strength and resilience inspire us every day. The staff gnd volunteers past and present, whose tireless ￿mMItMent has shaped ihe heart of Family Help. Our community whose steadfast support has enabled us to grow. adapt and continue serving those in need. As we edge ever closer to our fiftieth year, our mission remains as urgent as ever.. To Provide sgfetyi SllPPOrt And hope- today? tomorrow and for generatlOll5 to eome. Thank you to everyone who has walked alongside us on this journey. Here's to the next 50 years of ehanging lives. Page 3 Message frotll the Chair of Trnstees... This year marks the start of a profound milestone for Family Help Darlington CIO - 50 year5 of Standing beside women and ¢hildr¢n when they have need it the most. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, l am deeply proud to reflect on the journey that brought us here. From the passionate founding group who opened a small, basic refi]ge in Darlington to the thriving, purpose-built service we deliver today. our story is one of courage. resilience and community spirlt. Throughout this half-century, our commitment to safeguarding and empowering survivor5 of domestic abuse ha5 never wavered. Yel we have evolved - adapting to new challenges, broadening our services and strengthening our team to meet the ever- changing needs of those we support. In the last year alone, we have launched new peer support groups, expanded our educational progrdmmes into local schools and deepened our trduma-informed, person-centred approach. Our dedicated staff and volunteers have been the bedrock of our success. Their ¢ompassion, ¢xpertise and unNvaverin8 belief in the strength of survivors h&ve enabled Family Help to not only survive but to thrive. As a Board, our role is to ensure that the charity remains sustainable, accountable and impaciful. Over the past year, we have strengthened our governance, enhanced our fundraising efforts and focused on strategic growth to ensure Family Help can meet ihe rising demand for our services. With increasing need and limited refuge spaces nationally, our work has never been more critical. Looking ahead. our focus rematns clear.. to expand our capacity to offer sanctuary and support lo more women and Children to ensure the highest standards of care and advocacy to work towards a future where domestie abuse no longer holds power over any life On behalf of the Board of Trustees. I would like to thank our incredible staff, our founders and supporters, our community partners and most importantly, the survivors who have entrusted us with their journey. We honour our past, embrace our present and are deterniined to shape a safer, stronger future. Thank you for being part of our remarkable story Emily- Chair of Tru$tees Page 4 Our Journey: 1976- 2026 A btgiiiniiig ol'change - fainili. I lelp ]% l()Lindcd b). a sii)Jll LJI'OUP ol'dLILI'iniiiid voliinieer.% in Dcll'liiioion. Fii-%t rLriigj￿ Qpblis iii a LoiidLlllI)Ld tei'rn Building Society Darlington Credit Union Darlington Inner Wheel Darlington Rotary Club Darlington Round Table Darlington Women's Club Decerna S Degnan and friends M Dodd N Dooley J Drummond S Dugdale Vat Dugdale M Egglestone J Fattell S Gravells Green Dragon Hartlepool BC - Multiply Programme HC One Paul Heaton P Hetherington Hewitt's Solicitors Li)uise Howitt B Hunt HutTrvorth Methodist chU￿h C 11¢5 M Jame50n GLas G L£ighto EA Lyai Don & Brenda Marshall Mr J Marshall A Mason K Mclaughlin Andrew Meadowcroft D Meaney J Mitchell S Murton Ann Muxlow Ann Muxlow's friends Nathans Wasfr Save NE Keep Fit Dorlington Dylis Nord Mr & Mrs Ofosu One Stop S Parsons I Pearc¢ Pears Family Charitsble Trust J Pickering S Powell Prov of Durham MK Benevolence Fund Ramsdens P Raybould Red Balloons Richmond & Huddswell PCC JV Riley V Sachdeva Mr5 LFM Scriven C Sculihorpe Carol Sobkowiak Nancy Spencer W Stephens H Storey Jane Taylor-Garthwaite Technimar Tees Cottage Pumping Station E Thomas S Till Toby Carvery Trefoil Guild L Vickers M Ward L Whaley Whilehouse Funerdl Car¢ Sue Williams C WOOd￿ck C Wright Youth Offending Team Page 9 Y HELP DARLINGT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for th¢Year Ended 31st March 2025 OWEcfIvES AND ACTIVITIES Many thanks to the wider community for their support and generosity by providing clothing, food, cleaning products, toiletries, household items for the families staying in refuge and moving on lo more pemianent accommodation. Public benefit The Ch￿Ity's aims and achievements are set out within this report. The activities Set out in this rew)rt have been undertaken to further the charity's charitable purposes for the public benefit. The trustees have complied with the duty under Section 4 of the Chartties Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission and th¢ trustees have paid due regard to this guidance in deciding what activities the charity Should undertak¢ Page 10 FAMILY HELP DARLIN REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Finaneial position Restricted Funds: Virgin Medi￿02- to support and celebrate community spirit. belonging and togethemess. - Peer Group Support- funded from local councillors for leaflets, rK)sters and craft materials. Lloyds Bank Foundation- Core costs over 36 months - starting from July 2023. Client Grants - to hold external grants specifically for clienls. Community Engagement Worker represents grant income from The National Lottery Community Fund to enable the chartty to employ a community engagement worker to assist families in the local community. - Women's Aid Grants to clients - specific grants awarded lo specific clients via the Flee Fund and Cost of Living Grants. Darlington Borough Council - funding the continuation of the children and young person SUPEK)rt workers. Cummins Global Giving - Bernard Sunley Foundation- core Costs over 24 months from April 2023. Teeswork Ben¢volent Foundation - core costs Nationwide Building Society. D£￿]gnated Funds: - Facility Improvement Fund- for the improvement of cutT¢nt facilities and potential new re￿ge build. Unrestricted funds represent resources available for the general work of the charity. Desi8nat¢d funds represent amounts set aside by the tNstees for various long terni commith)ents or to allow gifts to be applied in accordance with a donofs preferences but they are not subject to any extemal restriction. General Fund receives residents, r￿ts (in most cases met by housing benefit). contract incom¢ from the Supporting Pwple progrdmme. and miscellaneous donations. The general fund meets staff salaries and the running costs of the refuge and helpline (other than those met by restricted funds). The Restricted Fixed Assets Fund holds the value of restricted quipment thus keeping them separnle from the operational funds above. When fixed assets acquired funded from restricted income the cost of the acquisition is transferred to this fund and deprcciation is then charged to this fund. The General Fundraising Fund holds the income from fundraising events organised p.rimarily by Family Help stsff, Trustees and volunteers. Fundraising expenses are charged as expenditure from this fund. At the end of each year most or all of the fund is transferred to the general fund. Movemenl in funds- transfers between funds: During the year transfers were made between the general. designated and restricted funds. These related to the management and admin annual allowances and closure of unneGessary designated fimds. R&serves Policy and Risk Assessment Family Help's policy is to hold sufficient free reserves to cover wre ¢xpenditur¢ (defined as unrestricted expenditure) for minimum of three months and a maximum of six months. This is to allow Family Help to continue some level of operation in the event of a sudden deterioration or fluctuation in its finance5. At 3 1st March 2025. our free reserves wer¢ £251.819 (2024: £234.882) and equate to approx 7 months of unrestii¢ted ￿nds. The general reserves of the Gharity stand at £151.819 {2024= £134,882). The totsl expenditure of the charity this year was £414,883 (2024.. £404,200). So the general reserve of £151,819 represents 19 weeks running costs (2024.. £134,882- 17 weeks). Page 11 FAMILY HELP DAR TONCIO REPORT OF THE TRUSTE for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Risk Management The Trusfres have a duty to ideniify and review the risks to which the charity is exp)sed and to ensure appropriate controls are in plac¢ to provide reasonable rea5sufdnce against fraud and error. Risks are assessed both from a financial and reputational EK)int of view. The Trustees maintsin a risk register and review it bi-annually. along with the measures taken to mitigate and manage these risks. They are satisfied that Systems are in place to minimise exposure to risks. Family Help seeks to ensure that all of our s¢rvi¢es are safe and those at risk from harn) are protected. We have a strong commitment to protecting aJ)d promoting health, wellbeing and safety for all beneficiaries of our wo￿. We recently reviewed and updated our safeguarding policies and procedures, we will continue to do so periodically and when law or practice changes come in or following an incident where necessary. All Ttew staff undertake the relevant training provided by Darlington Borough Councils Safeguarding Partnership. Four Trustees have undertaken NCVO Tn￿lee Safeguarding trdining. All new trustees will also Complete this training. We hav¢ had no significant safeguarding concerns related to our service provision andlor wider charitable activities which required reporting to regulators. Any concerns identified regarding th¢ safety or wellbeing of any client andlor their family members were reported to the relevant authorities. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is conttDlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust and consti¢utes an unincorporated charity. The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation {fornied under the Charitie5 Act 2011) and is governed by its constitution ￿ ineorpordted 13 FebNary 2013. The chatity is a foundation CIO where ihe only members of the CIO are the charity Trustees. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees In accordance with our constitution. new Trustees are appointed by the Board for a three-year tem) and may be reappointed for a further two- three-year tem)s. When recruiting new Trustees, the Board actively considers the need for divetsity alongside a rdnge of relevant skills and experience, and our strategic direction. On induction, new Trustee5 are provided wilh background documentation and guidance from the existing Board and staff as well as Charity Commission guidance on the responsibilities of Trustee5. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1150798 PrincipAI address PO Box 248 Darlington County Durham DLI IWQ Page 12 FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON CIO REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Trust Family Help Darlington CIO had 7 Charity Trustees &$ at 31 st March 2025. l Trustee w&8 appointed and I stepped down during the year. There were no new trnstees aptK)inted beiween 31st March 2025 and the dat¢ of approval of this report. The CIO has been given dispensation by the Charity Comtnission under regulation 40(4) of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 from publishing the names of the Trustees in the annual re]y)rt. Three councillors from Darlington Borough Council are eligible to attend Tn￿¢¢c meetings on a non-voting basis. Independent Examiner CPT Chartered Certified Accountants Evolve Business Centre Cygnet Way Houghton Le Spring Tyne and Wear DH4 5QY BAnkers National Westminster Bank pl¢ 25 High Row DARLtNGTON DL3 7QP The Co-operdtive Bank plc l Balloon Street MANCHESTER M4 4BE CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings 14111 West Malling KENr ME19 4JQ Advisers Croner Group Lid Croner Hous¢ Wheatfield Way Hinckley LEIO IYG Landlords Home Group Ltd Page 13 FAMILY HEL INGTON CIO REPORT OF THE TR TE for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL CONTROIS The tharity trustees of the CIO acknowledge their responsibility to maintain proper accounting records, to prepare Annual Accounts which show a trne and fair view of the activities of the charity and to take appropriate me&sures to protect the assets of the charity from major loss. We believe we have suitable arrangements for financial administration within the organisation. Approved by order of the board of trnstees on ...... . and signed on its behalf by.. Trustee Page 14 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TR FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON CIO STEES Independent examiner's report to the trnSt￿ of Family Help Darlington CIO I report to the charity tThstees on my examination of the accounts of Family Help Darlington CIO (the Trust) for the year ended 31 st March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Tnjst you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Aet,). I report in respect of my examination of the Tn￿t'S accounts carrted out under Section 145 of the Act and in carying out my exatnination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement Stnce your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I can confirn) that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a metnber of the Ass(Kiation of Chartered Certified Accountants. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust ￿ required by Section 130 of the Acl. or the accounts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable reqUireM￿ts concerning the fom) and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a trne and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerng and have come across no other matters in connection with th¢ examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the aeeounts to be rea¢hed. Brian Thompson cvr Chartered Certified A¢¢ounknts Evolve Business Centre Cygnet Way Houghton Le Spring Tyne and Wear DH4 5QY Date.. ...... Page15 FA ELP DARLINGT ST ATEMENr INANCIAL ACTIVITIE for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 Total fimds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted fund5 Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 26,607 26.607 25,807 Charitable activities Charitable activities 281,370 97.934 379,304 382,473 Othertrading activities Investment income 5,987 3,214 5,987 3,214 6,443 1.793 Tot#l 317,178 97,934 415,112 416,516 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 2,533 2,533 2,628 Charitable activities Charitabl¢ activities 297,709 114,641 412,350 401,572 Total 300242 114,641 414,883 404,200 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 16,936 (16.707) 229 12,316 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tota] funds brought forward 234,882 115.039 349,921 337,605 TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD 251,818 98.332 350,150 349.921 The notes form part of these financial statements Page16 FAMILY HELP DARLIN NCIO BALANCE SHEET 31st March 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestrided fimds Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 13 2,563 79.157 81.720 102,310 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 6,439 267,440 6,439 286.614 9,836 273,228 19.174 273.879 19.174 293,053 283,064 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 15 (24.623) (24,623) (35.453) NET CURRENT ASSETS 249.256 19,174 268,430 247,611 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 251,819 98.331 350.150 349,921 NET ASSETS 251,819 98,331 350,150 349,921 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Reslricled funds 16 251,819 98,331 234.882 115,039 TOTAL FUNDS 350,150 349.921 The firtancia] statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed on its behalf by: Trustee Trustee The notes forn] part of these fmancial statements Page17 FAMI LINGTON CIO NOTES T THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the fin8nci21 ststements The financial statements of the charity, which 15 a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to ¢harities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of Ireland, and th¢ Charities Act 2011. The finan¢ial statements have been pr¢par¢d under the historical cost convention. The fmancial statements are prepared on a going eon¢¢rn basis under the historical cost convention. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial 5talem¢nts are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. riinallcial reporting standard 11)2- reduced disclosure exemptions The charity has takcn advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as petThitted by FRS 102'The Financial Reporting Standard app1t￿ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland,: the requirements of Se¢tion 7 Statement of Cash Flows. Signifjcant judgements and estimAtes In the application of the charity's accounting policies the trustees are required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carying amounts of certain assets and liabilities. The estimates and ￿sOCIated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considcred to be relevant. The items in the financial statements where these judgetnents and estimates have been made include'.- Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so a5 to writ off the cost of an asset over its useful life, further details are in the depreciation accounting policy. Income All income is recogni5ed in the Ststement of Finan¢ial Activilies once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amounl can be measured reliably. The majority of a resident's rent is met by Housing Benefit and the ineligible shortfall is met by th¢ resident persona]ly. Amounts of Housing B¢nefit which remain due at year end, and overpayments due to be repaid, 8 r¢wgni5ed as debtors and creditors respectively. However. the rental amounts paid direcily by residents are rewgnised at the date of receipt.. in view of the variable nature of such rent5 which depend on the residents, circumstances from week to week, the tnlstees do not consider that it would be prudent to recognise these amounts prior to receipt. In the case of income under Darlington Borough Council Grdnt, funds are nornially received on a four weekly cycle Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure &$ soon as there 15 a legal or Const￿ctiVe obligation committing the charity to that ¢xp¢nditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that a8￿¢gate all Cost related to the category. Where costs carwtot be directly attributed to particular headings ihey have been allocated to activities on a basis consisfrnt with the use of resource5. All expendlture is stated inclusive of input VAT. Pag¢18 continued... FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON CIO TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATEMEwrs - for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 ontin AccouNfiNG POLICIES- continued Expenditure G]￿ts offered subject lo conditions which have not been met at the year end dale are noted as a wmmitment but not accrued &8 expenditure. TAngible fixed assets General iangible fixed assets- Depreciation is charged at 250/0 per annum- &sset is written off in 4 years Playground and the new bin storage/smoking shelter (within fix1ures and fittings) Depreciation is charged at IOO/o per annum - asset is written off in 10 years Purchases of fixed assets under £IOOO. computer equipment and all items of children's play equipment are written off in ￿11 in the year of purchase. Taxation The charity is exempt from t&x on its charitable activities. Fund Accounting Unrestricted fvnds can be used in aceordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trnstees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purp)ses within the objects of the ¢harity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fijnds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Ststement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. FinAnci21 instruments Basic financial instruments are recognised at amortised cost with Chang￿ recognised in profit or loss. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2025 2024 Gifts Donations Gift aid 25,050 1.557 24,894 912 26.607 25.807 Income from donations and leg￿1¢5 was £26,607 (2024: £25,807) of which £26.607 ￿ unrestricted {2024: £25,807) and £nil restricted (2024: £Nil). Page19 continued... FAMILY HELP RLINGTON CI NOTES TO THE FINAN IAL STATEMENT for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 ontinued OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Fundraising events Other generated fjjnds Social lotteries 5,557 430 5.680 352 411 5.987 6,443 Income from othertrading activities was unrestiicted during both the current and previous y¢ar. INVESTMENT INCOME 2025 2024 Deposit account interest 3,214 1.793 Investment income was unrestricted during knth the Current and previou5 year. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfIviTIES 2025 Charitable aGtivities 2024 Total activities Housing benefit Residents, rent Supp)rting People payments Grants M8magement charge Other ch￿itable services 163,624 12,305 82.775 97,934 11,336 11.330 151,556 12,577 81,963 118,513 10.624 7,240 379.304 382.473 Income from ch￿]table activities was £379.304 (2024.. £382.473} of which £281,370 (2024: £263,960) w&$ unrestricted and £97.934 (2024: £118,513) wa5 restricted. Grants received, included in the aE()ve, are as follows: 2025 2024 BBC Children in Need Lloyds Bank Foundation Cunlmins & Global Giving Lottery Grdnt- Community Engagement Worker Women's Aid Neighbourly Foundation DBC Children's workers Nationwide Bernard Sunley Foundation 3.481 16,666 51.284 15,810 5.550 500 12,042 3,125 10,000 25,000 2,100 32,854 12.5 10,000 Carried forward 82.454 118,458 Page 20 continued... FAMJLY HELP DARLINGTON CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES- continued 2025 2024 Brought fonvard Client Grants - Round Table Teesworks Benevolent Fund 82,454 480 15,000 118.458 55 97,934 118,513 RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and leEaties 2025 2024 Event expenses 2.533 2.628 CHAIUTABLE AcrtVlTIES COSTS Grdnt funding of activities (see note 8) Support costs (see note 9) Direct Costs Totsls Charitable activities 235.722 2,100 174.528 412,350 GRANfs PAYABLE 2025 2024 Charitable a¢tiviti¢s 2,100 6,105 SUPPORT COSTS Information technology Management Finance Charitable activities 114.914 7,755 2,439 Page 21 continued... ILY HELP DARLI ON CIO NOTES T THE FINANCIAL TATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 t March 2025 SUPPORT COSTS- continued Human resources Govemanee costs Totsls Charitable activities 39.333 10.087 174,528 Support costs. included in the above, are as follows.. Management 2025 Charitable tivities 2024 Total activities Trustees, expenses Wages Social security Pensions Telephone Postage and stationery Sundries Other premises costs Advertising and promotional Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets 299 70,096 6,535 1.635 5,107 3,599 1,716 435 427 27,730 73.372 6,987 1,733 4.883 2,455 439 384 653 24.008 114,914 117,579 Finance 2025 Charitsbl¢ activities 2024 Total activities Wage5 Socia] security Pension5 Bank charges 7,105 353 120 177 7.291 379 125 136 7,755 7,931 Inforniation teehnolo&v 2025 Charitable activities 2024 Total activities Computer and software expenses 2,439 964 Page 22 continued... FAMILY HELP DARLIN S TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- for the Year Ended 3 1st March 2025 ntin SUPPORT COSTS- continued Humall resourees 2025 Charitable activities 2024 Total activiti¢s Wages Social security Pensions Sundries Staff DBS checks Staff trnining 32,510 3,231 788 2.351 200 253 31,370 3.074 754 29 190 39,333 35,417 Governance costs 2025 Charitable activities 2024 Total activities Independent examination Subscriptions and licences Legal and professional fees 3,120 4,594 2,373 3,120 3,797 2.359 10,087 9,276 io. TRUSTEES, REMUIYERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 3 1st March 2025 nor for the year ended 3 1st March 2024. Truste&8' Èxpens£ 2025 2024 Trustees, expenses 299 Th￿C were 2 trustees, expen5e5 paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 and 2 for the year ended 31 March 2023. ontinued... FAMILY HELP LINGTON CIO S TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATEME for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 - continued ii. STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 Wages and S￿arleS Social security costs Other pension costs 220,622 14,149 4.934 212.592 13,040 4.693 239,705 230.325 The average monthly number of employees during the year was &% follows: 2025 2024 All staff No employee5 received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 12. COMPA114TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrtVlTIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMEIYTS FROM Donations and I¢wd¢ies 25,807 25.807 Charitable activities Charitable activities 263,960 118,513 381473 Other trading activities Investment income 6,443 1,793 6.443 1.793 Total 298,003 118.513 416.516 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 2.628 2,628 Charitable activities Charitable activitie5 295,051 106.521 401,572 Total 297,679 106,521 404,200 NET INCOME Transfers between funds 324 1,458 11.992 (1.458) 12,316 Net movement in fund5 1,782 10.534 12.316 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 233.100 104,505 337,605 TOTAL FiINDS CARRIED FORWARD 234,882 115.039 349.921 Page 24 continued... FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings COST At 1st April 2024 Additions 173,545 3,417 At 31st Mar¢h 2025 176,962 DEPRECIATION At 1st April 2024 Charge for year 71.235 24.007 At 3 1st March 2025 95,242 NET BOOK VALUE At 3 1st March 2025 81.720 At 3 1st March 2024 10?.310 14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 3,405 3.034 5,390 6.439 9.836 15. CREDITORS: AMOUIYTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income 975 23,648 I.805 24,623 35,453 Page 25 continued... IL Y HELP DARLIN ES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in fimds Transfers between fund5 At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 Unrestricted funds General Fund U[￿eStricted Fixed Assets General Fundraising Fund Facility Improvement Fund 134,882 14.768 (855) 3,024 (394) 3,418 (3.024) 149,256 2,563 i 00,000 100,000 234,882 16.937 251,819 Restricted funds Restricted Fixed Assets Community EngagemenÉ Worker Cummins & Global Giving Teesworks Benevolent Fund Virgin Media102 Peer Group Support Cost of Living Support DBC Children'5 workers 102,311 11,508 701 (23,154) (11,508) (701) 8,357 (440) (79) 480 10,337 79,157 8,357 440 79 480 10,337 115,039 (16,708) 98.331 TOTAL FUNDS 349,921 229 350,150 Page 26 conlinued.-. FAMILY HELP DARLINGT NCIO TE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Net movement in ￿nds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrirted funds General Fund Unrestrtcted Fixed Assets Generdl Fundraising Fund 311,622 (i) 5.557 (296,854) (854) (2.533) 14,768 (855) 3,024 317.178 (300.241) 16,937 RL%tricted funds Restricted Fixed Asgets Community Engagement Worker Women's Aid Grants Cummins & Global Giving Teesworks Benevolent Fund Virgin Media102 Peer Group Support Cost of Living Support DBC Children's workers Nationwide Bernard Sunley Foundation Lloyds Foundation (23,154) (11,508) (2,100) (701) (6.643) (440) (79) (23,154) (11,508) 2,100 (701) 8,357 (440) (79) 480 10,337 15.000 480 32,854 (22,517) (12,500) (10,000) {25.000) 10,000 25.000 97,934 (114,642) (16,708) TOTAL Fuf4DS 415.112 (414.883) 229 Page 27 ¢ontinued... FAMILY HELP DARLIN cio TE THE FINANCIAL ST ATEMENT for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 ntinued 16. MOVEMENf IN FUNDS- continued Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds Transfers between nds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds Genera] Fund General Fundraising Fund Monthly Draw Facility Improvement Fund 132,934 166 (3.139) 3,052 411 5.087 (3.218) (411) 134,882 100.000 100,000 233.100 324 1.458 234,882 Restricted funds Restricted Fixed Assets Community Engagement Worker Cummins & Global Giving BBC Childr¢n in Need Virgin Media102 Women's Aid Bursary Darlington Building Society CDCF Peer Group Support TV Equipment Playground Replacement DBC Children's workers 63,707 10,951 3,397 5,826 779 317 1,390 80 595 17.463 (27.730) 3,473 46,175 (6.451) (339) (317) (1.691) (i) (595) 66,334 (2,916) (48,871) 625 102,311 11,508 701 440 301 79 (17.463) 532 (532) 104,505 11,992 (1,458) 115,039 TOTAL FUNDS 337,605 12,316 349,921 Page 28 continued... FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON CIO OTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 st March 2025 16. MOVEMEKf IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in fimds Unrestrieted funds General Fund Genera] Fundraising Fund Monthly Draw 291,912 5,680 411 (295,051) (2.628) (3,139) 3.052 411 298.003 (297.679) 324 Restrictcd funds Restricted Fixed Assets Comtnunity Engagement Worker Women's Aid Grants Darlington Borough Council & County Durham- Covid Funding Cummins & Global Giving BBC Children in Need Virgin Media102 Women's Aid Bursary Darlington Building Society CDCF Peer Group Support Cost of Living Support TV Equipment DBC Children's workers Nationwide Bernard Sunley Foundation Lloyds Foundation (27,730) (12,337) (5,550) (27,730) 3,473 15,810 5,550 500 51.284 3.481 {500) (5,109) (9.932) (339) (317) (1,691) (i) (55) {595) (12,574) (3,125) (10,000) (16,666) 46.175 (6,451) (339) (317) (1,691) (i) 55 {595) {532) 12,042 3,125 10,000 16,666 118,513 {106,52l) 11,992 TOTAL FUNDS 416,516 (404.200) 1?,316 Page 29 continued... FAMILY HELP D LINGTON CIO NOTE HE FINANCIAL STATE ENTS- continued for th¢ Year Ended 3 1st March 2025 16. MOVEMEIYT IN FUNDS- continued A ￿Trellt year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in fjJnd5 Transfers between nds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds G¢nera] Fund Unrestiicted Fixed Assets General Fundraising Fund Monthly Draw Facility Improvement Fund 132,934 11,629 (855) 6.076 411 4,693 3,418 (6.242) (411) 149.256 2,563 166 loo,000 100,000 233.100 17,261 1.458 251,819 Restricted funds Restricted Fixed Assets Community Engagement Worker Cummins & Global Giving BBC Children in Need Teesworks Benevolent Fund Virgin Media102 Women's Aid Bursary Darlington Building So¢iety CDCF Peer Group Support Cost of Living Support TV Equipment Playground Replacement DBC Childrerk's WOt*ers 63,707 10,951 3,397 5,826 (50,884) (8.035) 45,474 (6,451) 8,357 (779) (317) (1,691) (80) 480 (595) 66.334 (2,916) (48,871) 625 79,157 8,357 779 317 1,390 80 301 480 595 17.463 (17,463) 532 9,805 10,337 104.505 (4,716) (1,458) 98.331 TOTAL FUNDS 337,605 12.545 350.150 Page JO ntinued... FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON CIO S TO THE FINANCIAL TATEMENT for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 - continued 16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in fimds, included in the above are &$ follows.. Incoming resources Resour¢es expended Movement in funds Unro8trieted funds General Fund Unrestricted Fixed Assets General Fundraising Fund Monthly Draw 603.534 (i) 11,237 411 (591,905) (854) (5,161) 11,629 {855) 6,076 411 615,181 (597,920) 17,261 R&%trieted funds Reslricted Fixed Assets Community Engagement Worker Women's Aid Grdnts Darlington Borough Council & County Durham - Covid Funding Cummins & Global Giving BBC Childr¢n in Need Teesworks Benevolent Fund Virgin Media102 Women's Aid Bursary Darlington Building Society CDCF Peer Group Support Cost of Living Support TV Equipment DBC Children's workers Nationwide Bemard Sunley Foundation Lloyds Foundation {50,884) (23,845) (7,650) (50,884) (8,035) 15,810 7,650 500 51,284 3.481 15,000 (500) (5.810) (9.932) (6,643) (779) (317) (1,691) (80) (i5) (595) (35.091) (15.625) (20,000) (41,666) 45.474 (6,451) 8,357 (779) (317) (1,691) (80) 480 (595) 9,805 535 44,896 15,625 20,000 41.666 216,447 {221,163) {4,716} TOTAL FUNDS 831.628 (819,083) 12,545 Unrestricted funds represent resour¢¢s available for the general work of the charity. Designated funds represent amounts set aside by the trustees for vartous long t¢mi commitments or to allow gifts to be applied in accordance with a donorfs preferences but they are not subject to any externa] restriction. General Fund receives residents, rents (in most cases met by housing benefit), eontract income from the Supporting People progrdmme. and miscellaneous donations. The general fund meets staff salaries and the running cost5 of the refuge and helpline (other than those met by restricted funds). The Facility Improvement Funds hold amounts designated by the trustees for identified future expenditure. This funds assist in long temj budgeting for certain items of expenditure to avoid sudden charges to the general fund in a year when significant extra ¢osls arise. Page31 eontinued... FAMILY HELP DA NCIO NOTE HE FINANCIAL STATEMENT for th¢ Year Ended 31st March 2025 - continued 16. MOVEMEKf IN FUNDS- contittued The Unrestricted Fixed Assets Fund holds the va]ue of unrestricted equipment thus keeping them separate from the operalional funds above. When fixed assets are acquired funded from unrestricted ineome the cost of the acquisilion is transferred to this fi￿d and depreciation is then charged to this fund. The Genera] Fundraising Fund holds the income from fundraising events organised primarily by Family Help staff, Trustees and volunteers. Fundraising expenses are charged as expenditure from this fund. At the end of each year most or all of the fjjnd is transferred to the g¢nerdl fund. Restricted funds represent resources provided by grants and donations received for specific purFKsses. The R¢stricted Fixed Asset Fund holds the value of restricted equipment and furnishing thus keeping them separate from operational funds above. When fixed assets are acquired funded from restricted fund5 the cost of the acquisition is transfe￿ed from the relevant restricted fvnd Éo this fund and depreciation is then Cha￿ed to this fund. Darlington Borough Council fimding enables the charity to Continue to employ 2 children and young person's support workers to assist families with the emotional effects of domestic abus¢ and to support women and children i achieving their goals and aspirations. The Cornmunity Engagement Worker has been funded through The National Lottery. Virgin Media102- to support and celebrate wmmunity spiriL belonging and togetherness. Peer Group Support- fvnding for leaflets. tK)51ers and craft materials. Client Grants - funding from centra] government, filtered thr()ugh another Charity to reach those impacted by the cost of living crisis, given out in grants to residents. Women's Aid grants have been made to caTiOUS residents through various funding stream5. The following four donors have all given generously to Family Help for help with their genera] nmning and core osts associated with the serviee= - Teesworks Benevolent Foundation - Nationwide Building Society - Bernard Sunley Foundation Lloyds Foundation Tr8n5fers between funds During th¢ year severnl transfers were made between the general, designated and restri¢t¢d funds these related to the management and admin annual allow8nces and closure of unne¢¢5sary designated funds. Page 32 continued... FAMILYHELP DARLIN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no transactions with th¢ Trustees or associated parties during the year. Names are not given to protect the staff and trustees due to the natsre of the charity's activities. 18. PENSIOIYS The charity pays into a defined contribution pension scheme for staff, under the automatic enrolment rules of the Pensions Act 2008. The amount of employers contributions recogjised in the SOFA for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £4,934 (2024.. £4,693). The pension contributions have been allocated to the fvnds that the staff expenses are related to, £Nil of contributions are allocated to ￿StrICted funds for the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024.. £193). No contributions were outstanding as at 31 March 2025 nor as at 31 March 2024. The assets and liabilities of the scheme are held s¢parately from the charity. Page 33 FAMILY H LP RLINGTON CIO DET AILED STATEMENT OF FINAN L ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 2024 INCOME AND ENDOwmE￿s Donations and legacies Gifts Donations Gift aid 25.050 1,557 24,894 912 26,607 25,807 Other trading activities Fundraising events Other generated funds Social lotteries 5.557 430 5.680 352 411 5,987 6,443 Investment income Deposit account interest 3,214 1,793 Charitable activities Housing benefit Residents, rent Supporting People payments Grdnts Manag¢m¢nt charge Other Charitable services 163,624 12J05 82.775 97.934 IlJ36 11 J30 151,556 12,577 81.963 118.513 10,624 7240 379,304 382.473 Total incoming r￿OUrceS 415,112 416,516 EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Event expenses 2,533 2,628 Charitable activitios Wages Social security Pensions Rates and water Insurdnce Light and heat Sundries Carried forward 107.635 3,578 2.293 4,695 3,998 28,479 848 151,526 103,835 3,052 2,179 4.244 4.020 31,994 750 150.074 This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statements Page34 FAMILY HELP DARLINGTON CIO DETAILED TATEMENT OF FINAN IAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Charitsble #ctivitios Brought forward Rent Repairs and renewals Other housing costs Other sthff costs Activities and social inclusion Grants to individuals 151.526 150.074 51.737 14,525 6,689 897 378 6,105 17,540 8,454 588 821 2,100 237,822 230,405 Support costs Management Trustees, expenses Wages Social security Pensions Telephone Postage and stationery Sundries Other premises costs Advertising and promotional Depreciation oftsngible and heritage &8sets 299 70,096 6,535 1,635 5,107 3.599 1.716 435 427 27,730 73.372 6,987 1,733 4.883 2.455 439 384 653 24,008 114.914 117.579 Finance Wages Social security Pensions Bank charges 7,105 353 120 177 7,291 379 125 136 7,755 7,931 Inforn)gtion technology Computer and 50ftware expense5 2,439 964 Human resources Wages Social security Pensions Sundries Staff DBS checks Staff training 32.510 3.231 788 2,351 200 253 31.370 3.074 754 29 190 39,333 35.417 This page does not forni part of the statutory fInancial Statements Page35 FAMILY H LINGTON CIO DETAILED STATEMENT OF FIN CIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 t March 2025 2025 2024 Humgn resources Governance costs Independent examination Subscriptions and licences Legal and professional fees 3,120 4,594 2.373 3.120 3.797 2,359 10,087 9276 Total resouwes expended 414,883 404,200 Net income 229 12,316 This page does not forni part of the ststutory financial statements Page36