STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IKqARCH 2025
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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CONTENTS
Reference and Administrative Information
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Trustees, Report
Independent Auditors, Report to the Trustees
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Cash Flow Statement
Notes to the Financial Statements
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1155364 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED ADDRESS
Staffordshire Women's Aid
PO Box 2387
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3WS
TRUSTEES
Claire Rowcliffe- Chair
Karen Morrey-vice Chair
Linda Horne-Treasurer
Sue Shirt
Trish Rowlands (Resigned 18 August 2025)
Sue Howard
Rizwana Yousaf
Tracey Ann Lorraine Redpath {Join 16 May 2024)
Janis May Lomas (Join 16 May 2024)
AUDITORS
Lawton Bradford Accountants
Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors
7 Marconi Gate
Staffordshire Technology Park
Stafford
ST18 OFZ
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Charlotte Almond
BANKERS
Unity Trust Bank PLC
PO Box 7193
Planetary Road
Willenhall
WVI 9DG

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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
TRUSTEE'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their Annual Report and audited Financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 3151 March
2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to
the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting
by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.
The Trustees named on Page 1 have served throughout the year. The appointment of Trustees is governed by the
Constitution of the Charity. There must be at least 3 charity Trustees. The Board of Trustees is authorised to recruit
and appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies as and when necessary. The charity Trustees shall decide how their meetings
are to be called, and what notice is required.
As from 1st April 2014, Staffordshire Women's Aid (SWA) began operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation,
although the organisation has been a registered charity since 25th November 1976.
INVESTMENT POWERS
The Constitution authorises the Trustees to make and hoSd investments using the general funds of Staffordshire
Women's Aid. The Charity's policy is to invest any surplus funds in low-risk deposit account investments to ensure that
funds invested are in a liquid form to facilitate easy access for meeting variations in funding stream income.
The Trustees continue to review the charity's investment policy on an on-going basis.
For the year ended 31 March 2025, the Charity invested £380,966 {2024-£284,924) in deposit accounts, earning interest
totaling £8,443 as shown in note 5. The return on the investment has achieved our objective of generating fundswithout
undue risk.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
To relieve the distress and increase the safety of women and children who have suffered or are exposed to domestic
and sexual violence and abuse, by the provision of support, advice, temporary accommodation and any other services
or activities which may relieve their circumstances, and where required, we will support men in the same situation.
To relieve any woman or child in necessitous circumstsnces who may be temporarily homeless by making grants of
money or providing or paying for items, services or facilities and by the preservation and protection of their mental and
physical health in such ways as shall relieve their need.
To educate the public in the causes and effects of domestic and sexual violence and the prevention thereof and to
undertake or contribute to research into such matters and l or publish the useful results of such research.
The Trustees have reviewed the Charity Commission's guidance to report on public benefit and the Charity's aims and
objects are consistentwith this guidance. During the year, all the activities described in this report were undertaken for
public benefit.

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OUR VISION
Aworld where Violence Against Women and Girls, and all forms ofdomestic and sexual violence are no longer tolerated.
OUR MISSION
To empower victims to become survivors, to live safely and to thrive.
OUR VALUES
Passion, Empowerment and Trust
OUR SOCIAL AIMS
To increase the safety of victims of domestic and sexual violen￿, including children and young people, whether
current, recent, or historical.
2. To meet the immediate and longer term practical and emotional needs of victims of domestic and sexual
violence.
3. To empower those who have suffered, or are at risk of experiencing, domestic and sexual violenceland abuse
to..
Have chol￿S and understand their rights.
Improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
Build confidence, aspirations, skills, and independence.
4. To ensure thatthose impacted by domestic and sexual violence and abuse are given a voice in our communities.
5. To educate, campaign, and raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence, and the widespread phenomenon
of violence against women and girls, and its impact on individuals and communities.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARITY
The Board of Trustees provides governance and strategic management to Staffordshire Women's Aid. The recruitment
process for Trustees aims to build a Board that has a strong commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of the
organisation, with a range of managerial and governance skills, an appropriate understanding of the legal responsibilities
of Trusteeship and experience in making decisions as part of a Board. Recruitment of Trustees involves openly
advertising for places on the Board linking into our own volunteer project and a range of local volunteer infrastructure
organisations. An application pack is sent out to prospective Trustees, and a successful application will be followed by
an interview with the Chair and another Trustee, or the Chief Executive Offi￿r. A successful candidate following
interviewwill be asked to attend at least 3 board meetings. which represents a probationary and induction period. During
this period, induction and training of new Trustees is carried out in accordance with the organisation's Trustee and
Recruitment Policy. If this process is successful, and it is agreed by the Board, the probationary trustee is invited to
become a full trustee. During the year, the Board appointed 2 new Trustees. The charity seeks to represent strong
women's leadership through an all women Board of Trustees, as well as volunteer and staff team.
The Trustees delegate day to day responsibility for running the organisation to its Chief Executive Officer who provides
leadership and strategic management. and who is supported by a management and administrative team. A range of
free, user-led, specialist support is provided by a team of staff and volunteers, who also train and raise awareness within
communities.

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The charity is committed to ensuring that individuals subjected to any form of violence against women and girls are
involved at every level of the organisation, as such many of our Board members, staff and volunteers have lived
experience of domestic and sexual violence, and include former service
users.
The Trustees would like to acknowledge and thank all the staff and volunteers for their hard work and commitment over
the last 12 months, and for their contribution towards achieving our mission to empower victims to become survivors, to
live safely and to thrive.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year we are proud to have continued our work supporting those living with, fleeing,
or recovering from the impact of domestic and sexual violence in Staffordshire. Forty-nine years on we remain a grass
roots, user-led organisation, plaGing at the heart of our work the experiences of those we support.
The Trustees consider the performance of the Chaity to be in line with its charitable objects, vision, mission, values and
social aims, and to be most satisfactory as outlined below..
24-Hour Helpline
The Helpline provides emotional support and specialist information, advice, and guidance on a range of issues for
victims of domestic and sexual violence and abuse 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, the helpline also co-
ordinates all referrals into our servI￿s. One of the most important functions of the helpline is that, when our refuge is
full, we assist women fleeing domestic violence who contact us to secure alternative refuge provision, this can be
anywhere in the country and takes several hours to arrange In April this year we launched a new online referral form
and booking system via our website to improve accessibility and respond to the increasing demand for our services.
The booking system enables service users to identify and choose the date and time of their first triage appointment,
making it easier for them to self-refer and engage with the service. Over the year we received 558 online referrals for
support, highlighting the importance of this additional referral pathway. We have continued to publicise the Helpline and
referral pathways during the year through our local community ne￿orkS, businesses, publicity material and social media.
Our highly trained, committed team of volunteers gave 2,107 hours of their time to help run the helpline during 2024125,
providing a lifeline for victims of abuse in our community. We are incredibly proud of our Helpline volunteers, they
represent the very core of what we stand for- listening, believing and giving victims a voice. The Trustees acknowledge
and appreciate the hard work which goes into keeping this vital service running, and express their gratitude to all those
who freely volunteer their time to support this Servi￿ and our community.
onded to 1840 calls and 3 362 referrals via our 24-Hour Hel line.
Durin
2024125 we res
Our refvge, Forward House, provides safe accommodation for women and children
who need to flee their homes because of domestic violence. We believe that a refuge
should provide an environment in which women and children are able to access the
choices and facilities which enable them to make the complex journey from Victim to
Survivor. Alongside high quality, appropriate accommodation, this can only be possible
with intense specialist support which is designed to meet the very diverse needs of the
women and children using it. As a result, refuge's not only save lives, they change
lives.
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We also provide a range of safe Dispersed Refuge Accommodation within the community for those fleeing domestic
violence, including male victims. The self-contained nature of our accommodation means it is possible for us to
accommodate victims with a more diverse range of needs, who may otherwise be excluded or unable to access
communal refuges.
Our specialist Refuge Support Practitioners provide practical and emotional support, and work to re-build the confidence
and self-esteem which so many women and children lose because of domestic violence. They provide specialist support
to help women recover from the abuse they have experienced, secure suitable long-term accommodation and build their
skills and resilien￿ for independent living, enabling them, and their children, to thrive. Resettlement work will continue
for about 8 weeks after a woman has left the refuge to ensure they are not left feeling isolated and have settled well into
their new home.
We are pleased to hold a contract with Staffordshire County Council to provide a range of specialist support services
for adults and children who reside at Foward House Refuge or within our Dispersed Refuge Accommodation in line
with the statutory guidance on domestic abuse support within safe accommodation. until 31st March 2026. The
Trustees would like to thank Staffordshire County Council for their on-going support, ensuring we can continue
delivering high quality refuge provision for families fleeing domestic violence across Staffordshire.
We would also like to express our thanks for the support we have received from numerous local community groups in
organising days out and for funding parties, celebrations, meals and other activities, including our Breakfast Club, for
women and children at our refuge. In particular, we would like to thank the Rotary Club of Stafford who funded a project
to develop a 'Birds and Meadows, themed mural for the outdoor play area at the refuge. The mural was designed by
women and children staying at Foward House Refuge through a range of art workshops and created by local artists
Mark Uttley and Helen Wilson. The project enabled families to make connections with each other, reduce feelings of
isolation and create happy, positive memories, which is particularly important for children living in refuge.
"This refuge was better than anything I could have imaginedl I was
incredibly anxious on arrival with my young child however I was
greeted by a very friendly, empathetic woman who showed us to our
flat immediately on arrival and instantly put my mind at ease. There
was new bedding sets, new pan sets, new towels, toiletries and even
food all ready for our arrival! The layout of the refuge is remarkable
with a children's playground and playroom on site! My support worker
was exceptional! I never felt judged or pressured. I have literally
nothing negative to say about this refuge it is clean, friendly, helpful
and a truly remarkable resource for women and children fleeing
domestic violence and needing a safe home to recuperate and
recover."
Service User Feedback- Forward House Refuge
During 2024125 we received 447 referrals for refuge space. Of this, we accommodated 27 women and 48 children
within our range of refuge accommodation, with 30 women and their children successfully completing service and
resettling in long-term accommodation. In addition, we secured refuge for a further 106 families from Staffordshire.

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Women's Homelessness Service
The Women's Homelessness Service is funded by Stafft)rd Borough Council, Cannock Chase District Council and South
Staffordshire District Council.
The aim of the project is to achieve better solutions for women at risk of homelessness, or who are homeless, due to
domestic andlor sexual violence, such as speedier access to refuge, implementing safety measures and securing other
accommodation and support solutions. As well as working intensively with victims of domestic abuse presenting to the
local authorities as homeless, the project also works with the housing team and other homelessness agencies to provide
appropriate support for female rough sleepers living with domesticlsexual abuse. It aims to engage this particularly
vulnerable cohort in specialist support via the partnership since female rough sleepers are significantly less likely to
approach SWA for support through established referral pathways such as the 24-hour help line. In July 2024 we were
pleased to Secu￿ a further 2 years funding to deliver this project.
During 2024125 there have been 89 referrals into this service. All women were offered advice, safety p5anning,
signposting, multi-agency working and support in securing safe accommodation
stollordshire
Survive
Survive Sexual Assault and Abuse Service provides a free, non-judgmental,
and confidential service for adults, both male and female, children over the age
of 4, and close family memberslsignificant others who have been affected by
sexual assault or abuse at any point during their lives across Staffordshire.
Victims can seek support whether they report the crime to the police or not.
Sexuol Assault & Abuse Service
At the end of 2023 we were successful in our bid to retain the Survive Sexual Assault and Abuse Service for a further 3
years. The new service cornmen￿d on 1 st April 2024, covering Stoke-on-Trent as well as Staffordshire. As such, it is
a much larger contract with a significant increase in Servi￿ delivery. As lead provider we are proud to sub-contract,
and work in partnership with 2 other specialist organisations, Savana and Pathway Project, to deliver the Survive Sexual
Assault and Abuse Service across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
During the year we have successfully supported 1,223 men, women, trans adults and children aged between 4 78
years old through the ISVA, CHISVA and Family Support Service.
ISVA and CHISVA Service
Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Children's Independent Sexual Violence Advisors
(CHISVA) provide a diverse range of practical help, advice, and emotional support to victims of sexual violence and
abuse In addition, we have supported a number of families and individuals through the criminal justice system,
including support around pre-court visits, obtaining special measures, support with ABE video recordings, Section 28
cross examination recordings and victim impact statements. We have also supported individuals applying to the
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
The Family Support Service
This service provides practical and emotional support to people who have been impacted by any form of sexual abuse
against a close family member or significant other. It helps to meet the needs of victims and their families, providing
accurate information on criminal justice processes, victims, rights and referring to other agencies as appropriate.

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We have continued to offer support sessions through face-to-face appointments and remote appointments by telephone
or online. This has helped service users determine the type of support they would like and enabled greater accessibility
to our service for those who work, have caring responsibilities or who don't want to come to one of our centres. We
have also provided one-to-one support to children and young people in over 67 schools and colleges across
Staffordshire.
Feedback from service users shows that they have felt believed and supported and have been provided with a safe
space to talk about their trauma and receive the support they deserve.
"The siipport Survive provides is immeasurable, it is life-saving. In the depths of despair, for me. Su￿1ve provided
hope and it had begn a long time since I had experienced anything like hope. That is something that can't be
measured."
ISVA Service User
.1 cannot thank you enough, you got me through one of the worst experiences of my life. Thank you for all your
supporf,
ISVA Service User
"I know I can talk to you, I feel better after. You make me know everything is not my fault.
CHISVA Service User, age 12
"I didn't know what to do or where to tum. You listened to me and helped me find a way fo￿ard.,
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SWA Counselling
Services
We have continued to further develop and deliver our therapeutic Counselling Service this year to victims of domestio
abuse and sexual violence. Counselling is an important part of the recovery process for victims of abuse, enabling
service users to acknowledge their experiences and express their feelings in a safe and supported environment.
We have continued to offer counselling through face-to-face appointments and remote appointments by telephone or
online. Whilst most service users want face-to-face appointments, some prefer the option of remote counselling. The
flexibility of remote counselling reduces travelling and the difficulties of getting to appointments, especially for those in
work or those who have caring responsibilities.
During the year we were pleased to secure continuation funding through the Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Fund for 2
Counsellors, one for adults and one for children, to help meet increasing numbers of referrals. In addition, we also
recruited and trained 5 counselling students on placement with us from Keele University, Staffordshire
University and Buxton & Leek College. Counselling students have proved to be an invaluable addition to our
service providing up to thirty counselling sessions a week to our service users.
This year we embarked on a programme of training to build capacity and skills within our counselling team to
increase our range of therapeutic interventions available to victims of abuse, including EMDR counselling and
range of creative therapies. This will allow us to reach out to a broader range of victims who may find it more
difficult to access traditional foms of counselling, such as those whose first language isn't English or younger
children. Counsellors have also completed the Blue Star Accredited Pre-Trial Therapy Training Programme to
ensure that they have the necessary skills, knowledge, resources and confjdence to deliver pre-trial therapy
and support according to national best practice standards, in line with CPS Pre-Trial Therapy Guidance.
Given the significant growth of our counselling service overthe last 3 years, we identified the need to introduce
a Counselling & Wellbeing Lead to help us respond effectively to increased demand, build capacity and
expertise, and ensure high quality service delivery. Trustees agreed to fund this role out of reserves initially
while we sought longer term funding. In December we were pleased to secure a grant from the Henry Smith
Charity to fund a Counselling and Wellbeing Lead for 3 years.
Due to the continued high demand for counselling, and despite increasing provision, we have continued to hold a waiting
list throughout the year. The waiting time for adults is five months and for children and young people it is three months.
We have introduced a number of measures to manage the waiting list to ensure that seNice users are not left feeling
unsupported. Helpline volunteers provide regular welfare calls offering emotional support and assessing if riskslneeds
have changed. We also offer an online self-help program called Taste of Recovery to those on the waiting list as an
extra support whilst waiting for counselling.
During the year our team of qualified counsellors provided therapeutic counselling to 731 adults and 101 children.
We are extremely grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund, The Henry Smith Charity, the Staffordshire
Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice for funding our Counselling Service and helping us respond to the needs of
victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence in our community.
"I can let go of all the unhealthy coping mechanisms I had as I can see they no longer serve me. Thank you so
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Counsélling Service User
Through our Women's Centre we provide a range of community-based seNices
meeting the needs of women at risk of, living with or recovering from any form of
Violence Against Women and Girls to improve their safety, wellbeing, independence
and resilience. These services are grounded in our view that violence against women
and girls is both the cause and consequence of gender inequality. As an organisation
we believe that by addressing some of the material disadvantages women face, and
by providing opportunities to increase women's equality, we are directly contributing to
the prevention of VAWG and helping to reduce the long-term impact of violence and
abuse.
Women's
Services
STRONGÈR TOGETHER
Women's Drop In Service
During the year we introduced a new"Drop In. service at the Women's Centre for women who have experienced any
form of violence against women, in response to increased calls to our helpline from women who were in need of
immediate support. The service provides short term emotional support, specialist information, advice and guidance,
safety planning, signposting and referrals into other services for longer term support.
"It was so good to speak to someone who listened and understood me, I feel so much better just for talking to
someone." Service User
"I felt so scared and confusgd, I didn't know what l Gould do, but now I know I have options." Service User
Group Work
Over 400 women accessed one of our groups or workshops in 2024125 to aid recovery, improve well-beirlg and build
self-esteem and skills, including..
Own My Life, a 12-week structured group programme to give women the skills to understand abuse, build confidence
and self-esteem, make sense of their lives and move forward with hope and positivity, with the main aim being for
women to feel empowered to regain control of their lives.
Power of Change, an educational programme for women who have experienced violence and abuse. The programme
focusses on assertiveness techniques, establishing boundaries and assessing abusive and healthy relationships as well
as building self-esteem, confidence, and self-determination.
Our Well-Being Group, delivered in partnership with MPFf, has been co-designed with service users and is tailored to
the needs of women who have experienced domestic andlor sexual violence and abuse. It provides guided, self-help
techniques and tools to improve mental health and well-being and is delivered alongside Peer Volunteers.
In addition to the structured group work programmes above, we have also delivered a range of group activities and
workshops at our Women's Centre to help reduce isolation and improve women's confidence, health and well-being,
including..
Coffee Mornings where women can drop in and participate in a range of different activities. This group
encourages peer support, empowerment and self-resilience and helps to develop and shape future service
provision.
Craft & Chatter, Art Workshops, Photography Workshops, Reading Club and Fishing Trips developed
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Knit & Knatter in partnership with Hilderstone Wl
Yoga and Relaxation Sessions
Women's Health Sessions, Financial Drop-lns and Employability Workshops
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Legal Clinic
Our partnership with Staffordshire University and Lewis Rogers Solicitors continues to provide a free, confidential, legal
advice clinic once a month for victims of domestic and sexual violence and abuse.
In 2024125, 33 women accessed the Legal Clinic for a range of issues, including Divorce, Child Contact, Family Law
and Injunctions.
New Start 4U
New Start 4U Stafford & South Staffordghire is 8 partnership project led by Business Enterprise Support, and funded
through The National Lottery Community Fund, that aims to support people living in Stafford and South Staffordshire
who are out-of-work.
We are pleased to have been able to continue our work on this project throughout 2024125 supporting 35 women into
education, training, and employment. This also involves raising self-esteem and aspirations through tailored one-one
support.
FITS for the Future Project
The FITS project aims to improve women's personal independence, financial resilience and digital resources. The
project provides tailored 1-1 support to meet service users identified needs to combat the impact of financial and
economic abuse. In addition, we also deliver structured group work programmes allowing women to build their digital
and financial skills, covering topics such as money management, budgeting skills and online banking. The Trustees
would like to thank The Santander Foundation for their support in funding this project to meet the needs of women in
our community. Unfortunately, the funding for this project has now come to an end, and with no alternative funding
available, we will no longer be able to deliver this service going forward.
In 2024125, 94 women were supported through the FITS project.
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Smallwood Grants
Staffordshire Women's Aid is an approved Community Grant Partner for the Smallwood Trust. This means we are able
to provide grants of up to £1,000 to help women overcome financial adversity and improve their well-being. Through
this project we have been able to assist 52 women accessing our servi￿$ to improve their financial stability and relieve
hardship during the year by providing small grants worth £39,922.
The Trustees would like to thank the Smallwood Trust for their continued support in helping women overcome financial
adversity. This support is even more important at the moment given the cost-of-living crisis affecting so many of the
women we work with.
Women's Foodbank
Sadly, we continued to see a significant need for the Food Bank from women accessing our services over the last year.
Our Food Bank provides food, toiletries, personal hygiene products, clothes, and baby equipment.
Through our Food Bank we were also able to distribute Festive Hampers, Christmas gifts and Easter Eggs to families
we support. It is thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community groups and individuals, and in particular our
partnership with local charity Rehome and Repurpose, that we have been able to continue to provide this invaluable
service over the last year.
During 2024125 we have supported 467 women and families through our Food Bank.
HMP Drake Hall
We are pleased to have been able to continue our partnership supporting Drake Hall Charity Shop, which is run by the
women, for the women in Drake Hall Prison. We are able to supply the charity shop with our surplus donations, with any
funds raised through the shop donated to SWA. This way ofworking alongside HMP Drake Hall has enabled us to raise
awareness of our work within the prison and become more visible to those women who are vulnerable and impacted by
violence against women.
Volunteer Project
Staffordshire Women's Aid was established by a group of committed volunteers, and volunteers are still at the heart
of what we do. Without their support, we would not be able to offer many of the services that we currently do. Our Board
of Trustees also give their time on a voluntary basis to help provide governan￿ and oversight to our charity.
During the year we were pleased to secure a grant from the Charles Hayward Foundation towards the costs of a
Volunteer Co-ordinator. This role has built capacity into our volunteer project, enabling us to better respond to increased
demand for our Servi￿S, and played a key part in strengthening and developing our recruitment, induction and training
prO￿sS for volunteers.
Throughout the yearwe recruited and trained 15 new volunteers to help run the helpline, legal clinic, group programmes
and activities, resettlement support and the Food Bank. Vve are incredibly grateful to all our volunteers for the skills
experience, time and dedication they each bring to their roles supporting victims and survivors of domestic and sexual
violence.
During 2024125 our highly trained and committed team of 25 volunteers gave 4,109 hours of their time, equating to an
in-kind financial value of £72,195.

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Research, Training and Awareness Raising
Alongside the provision of front-line services, we aim to create positive change in our communities through training,
research, awareness raising and preventative education. Over the year we are pleased to have delivered the following..
5 x CPD Accredited Domestic Violence Training Days to 38 delegates.
5 x CPD Accredited Sexual Violence Training Days to 42 delegates.
2 x CPD Accredited Working with Victims & Survivors of Domestic and Sexual violen￿ Training Days to 16
delegates.
3 x Sexual Violence Awareness Webinars to 55 professionals and community members.
2 x violen￿ Against Women & Girls Webinars to 38 professionals and community members.
In collaboration with the University of Stsffordshire delivered training to 15 Policing Students.
In association with Pubwatch, delivered a training session on Ask Angela and responding to disclosures to 30
delegates from the local night time economy.
In partnership with Dr Tirion Harvard, Professor of Gender Abuse and Policy, London Southbank University,
we are proud to have contributed to the 'Hopeful Justice Collective,. a community-based research project
consulting with local communities on their experiences of the criminal justice system to understand if and how
it could be developed and transformed.
Ran a public awareness raising campaign during Sexual Violence Awareness Week in February, this included
a social media campaign raising awareness of sexual abuse and the support provided by SuNive as well as
attending events at Keele University and Stafford College.
Held a candlelit vigil to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls in
Market Square, Stafford.
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THE IMPACT WE HAVE MADE ON LIVES
We have been able to measure the difference our work makes during the year using various outcome measurement
tools, which compliments our approach to service delivery, which is victim Gentred, strengths based and outcome
focused. It enables support practitioners, alongside their service users, to measure changes throughout their support
journey. This not only empowers service users to identify individual progress, it also enables us to track how far we are
progressing towards overall service outcomes.

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During 2024125..
97 % of service users ac￿SsIng the Survive servio had improved emotional health and wellbeing with 82 %
feeling better able to navigate the criminal justice system.
98 % of counselling clients said they had improved coping strategies and 970/0 said they felt better able to
manage their mental health.
In our children's servI￿s, 94 % of children and young people said they felt safer and 97 % had improved
relationships with family and friends.
In the family support service 98U/o felt they had improved social interactions and 970￿ saw an improvement in
their emotional wellbeing
92 % of those accessing Refuge felt safer, with 94 % reporting increased emotional well-being and confiden￿.
89 % of women ac￿SSing group programmes reported improved social life and community connections, as
well as increased self-esteem and empowerment.
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS IN THE YEAR
Following a period of significant organisational growth and change, the Board of Trustees have committed to an
ambitious 5 Year Strategic Business Plan for the period 2025 - 2030. Our strategic objectives and plans are both
agile and flexible, to enable us to respond effectively and quickly to emerging risks and opportunities, and to move
fO￿ard as a strong and resilient charity that strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of our work.
To inform the development of our new strategic objectives the Board conducted a thorough analysis of the political,
economic, social, technological, legal and environmental landscape in which we operate, at both a macro and micro
level. We also carefully analysed our own monitoring data over the last 3 years to better understand who is accessing
our services, the increase in demand for our services and the changing needs of service users. Finally, we consulted
with staff, volunteers and service users around the development of our strategy and objectives, including 3 externally
facilitated consultation workshops to ensure our strategic objectives have been closely informed by those who use and
deliver our servI￿s.
The following strategic objectives have been identified as our areas of focus over the next 5 years."
Further develop our range of Therapeutic Services
Increase our provision of Specialist Women's Support Services
Increase our range of Safe Accommodation
Develop Children's and Young People's Support Services
Continue to develop capacity and infrastructure, investing in our board, staff, and volunteers to ensure
excellence in governance, practi￿ and service delivery to ensure we can respond to future growth
opportunities
Linked to this Business Plan we have also developed a robust Fundraising Strategy and Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion Strategy.
Given the sharp increase in the number of service users presenting with complex and multiple needs over the last 3
years, and the growth of our new Women's Centre, we identified the need to introduce a Women's Community se￿ices
Manager during the year. This role will help us respond effectively to increased demand, build capacity and expertise
within the Women's Centre, and ensure high quality seNice delivery. Trustees agreed to fund this role out of reserves
initially for a period of 12 months while we seek longer term funding to sustain the role, since we do not anticipate any
reduction in demand for women's community based services.

STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
TRUSTEE'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
As a Charity, we believe that we have a duty to demonstrate that our organisation and its work is endorsed by extemal
quality standards so thatour service users, staff and stakeholders can feel confident in our approach. We also recognise
that there is always more to learn, therefore we take a pro-active approach towards the continuous improvement of our
services.
In March 2025 we were delighted to be awarded the Lime Culture Quality Standards for Independent Sexual Violence
Adviser Services and Children's Independent Sexual ViolenGe Adviser Services. We are incredibly proud to have
achieved reaccreditation in recognition of our work supporting victims and survivors of sexual violencelabuse i
staffordshire. All of the team worked really hard, and their outstanding commitment, knowledge and professionalism
was highlighted by the accreditation team.
CULTURE
QUALITY
STANDARDS
INDEPENDENTLY
ACCAEDITED
for IndependeDISexval
V1derttA￿Ser Ser¥Kes
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Future Challenges and Developments
The Board of Trustees are pleased to report that continuing steady growth ensures the charity remains in a strong and
stable financial position, enabling us to continue responding to the increasing demand for our services and the changing
needs of our beneficiaries.
At the end of February, we were informed that our sub-contracted partner Savana had made the difficult decision to
close as a Charity due to no longer being financially viable. They served notice to terminate their sub-contract
agreement with SWA to deliver the Survive service in Stoke-on-Trent from 30th April. As a result, we have decided to
deliver the Survive contract directly in Stoke-on-Trent, as well as Staffordshire, from 1st May 2025.
This represents a significant strategic 2nd operational expansion for SWA. Our priority 15 to ensure continuity of
service provision, both for those already accessing support via Savana, and for future survivors requiring support in
the Stoke-on-Trent area. As such, we will spend the beginning of 2025126 mobilising the Survive service in Stoke-on-
Trent.
There continues to be many delays and cancellations throughout the criminal justice system. The impact of this has
been profound on service users, meaning they have often wanted to withdraw from the process, have experienced
poor and deteriorating mental health, re-traumatisation and a reduction in daily coping mechanisms. We have worked
closely with Criminal justice agencies to minimise the negative impact on victims and have worked hard with service
users to maintain their engagement in the process. Our sexual violence service, Staffordshire Survive, has been most
impacted by this on-going situation. To date. ISVAS have supported some service users for over 4 years through the
criminal justice system to reach court and provide post-trial support.
We continue to receive funding through the Ministry of Justice for a part time counselling post for victims of domestic
abuse. This service has been overwhelmed with referrals having received 270 referrals in the last Iwelve months. The
number of referrals for this service has more than doubled since the previous year. As we currently have very limited
funding for this service the waiting list for Domestic Abuse Counselling is currently 4-5 months, which we expect to
increase.
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TRUSTEE'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Although theré is a commissioned Domestic Abuse Community servi￿ in Stafft)rdshire, delivered by a national
charity, they do not provide any form of ¢ounselling. Counselling is an integral part of the recovery process for victims
of abuse, enabling them to become survivors. The lack of Domestic Abuse Counselling available locally is a huge
gap, and we are working hard with stakeholders to try and address this.
There are 2 key funding streams from the Ministry of Justice that end 31st March 2026, and despite the Governmenys
commitment to halve violence against women and girls in a decade, there is some uncertainty whether these funding
streams will continue.
This will affect many domestic and sexual violence organisations across the country. We are liaising closely with local
commissioners around the impact of losing these funding streams and drawing up plans to mitigate the impact on Se￿ICe
users. We are also campaigning and lobbying at a national level with other specialist organisations in the VAWG sector.
Our grant with the National Lottery Community Fund comes to an end in September 2025. This funding has been
instrumental over the last 5 years in enabling us to deliver counselling to adult and child survivors of sexual violence.
We will continue to identify ways in which to build capacity into our counselling service to meet the ever-increasing need,
as we recognise this is an invaluable Servi￿ to aid the recovery of victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence.
In 2026, we are pleased to be celebrating our 50th Birthday, with a number of events being planned to recognise the
amazing contribution we have made to local communities in Staffordshire over the last 5 decades. It is the charity's
aim to continue to thrive and work alongside our local communities, adapting our responses in a changing financial and
social Glimate to meet the needs of our beneficiaries, always led by our Vision, Mission, Social Aims and Values.
Related Parties
Staffordshire Women's Aid is a fully affiliated member of the Women's Aid Federation of England.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total incoming reSoUr￿S for the year ended 31 March 2025 were £2,028,237 showing an upturn of 24.94 % against the
previous year of £1,623,254. The upturn was due to new contracts with Staffordshire County Council to deliver Refuge
based specialist support services to adults and children and the Staffordshire Commissioner to deliver the Survive
Sexual Assault & Abuse Service across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Total resources expended in the year amounted to £2,051,777 compared to £1,576,067 in the previous year, an increase
of 30.10/0. The increase in expenditure relates to the new contracts highlighted above and the introduction of the
Women's Community Services Manager.
As a consequence of this there was a deficit of resources in the year of £23,540, which has resulted in total funds and
net assets carried fotward at 31st March 2025 of £678.238, of which £19,929 is restricted.
We would like to express our appreciation to all of our funders and supporters who enable us to continue our important
work across Stafft)rdshire. They enable the charity to achieve its objectives in ways which change the lives of those we
support.
In addition, we would like to acknowledge the numerous donations made by individuals and community groups, either
financial or in the form of food, clothing and other such items which help us support women and children.
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TRUSTEE'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We would also like to acknowledge the time and care taken by individuals and community groups to make a difference
to the women and children we support through, for example, wrapping and delivering Christmas gifts and preparing
welcome bags for the Refuge residents, making one off donations and helping us run the Breakfast Club and the Pantry.
It is difficult to quantify the importance of such community support, but we know it means a great deal to the women and
children we exist to support.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Trustees use a Risk Register, and its monitoring covers a range of key issues, including financial,
organisational, operational and legal risks, and aims to ensure thatthe organisation takes and monitors actions to reduce
identified risks as far as possible. The organisation also has a Business Continuity Policy which aims to ensure that in
an unusual event that might impact upon our ability to deliverour services and run the organisation, we have contingency
plans in place_
RESERVES POLICY
It is the aim of Staffordshire Women's Aid to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to beiween three and
six months unrestricted expenditure, which was be￿een £455,598 and £911,195 in the year 2024-2025. The
organisation and its Trustees are pleased to announce that we have succeeded in achieving this with the measures
implemented in last yearfs accounts.
We will continue to work towards the same success in 2025-26 by implementing the following as part of our Finance
and Fundraising Strategy-
Continue to invest in our Fundraising Function so that we can maximise potential income.
In recognition of the risk of depending upon statutory funding, we will use our skills in diverse ways to attract funding
from a wider range of sources.
Seek new ways of using our expertise and knowledge to develop new services to meet seNice user needs.
Make every effort to maximise assets and streamline outgoing costs.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (New United Kingdom Generally AC￿pted
Accounting practi￿).
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements ft)r each financial
year which give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs of ttie chanty and of the incnming r￿urCeS and applp2tson of resour
oflhe chanty forthat peTr)d.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
a. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
b. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102).
c. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
d. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements.
e. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonat)le accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
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and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
APPROVAL:
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on
6 November 2025
And signed on behalf by
Claire Rowcliffe (Chair)
Linda Horne (Treasurer)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Staffordshire Women's (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which
comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the
financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting frameworf( that has been applied in
their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reports'ng Standard 102 The
Finanaal Reporting Standard appI￿able in the UK and Republic of I￿land (United ￿'ngdorn General￿ Accepted Ac£ounting
Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 March 2025, and of its incoming resour￿ and
applicats'on of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordan￿ with United Kingdom GeneralW Accepted Accounting Pr￿ti￿., and
have been prepared in ac£ordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordan￿ with Intemational Standards on Audibng (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further describEKI in the auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
section of our reFxIrt. We are independent of the charity in accordan￿ with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit
ofthe financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have ￿lfilled our other ethical responsibilities
in accordan￿ with these requirements. We believe that the audit eviden￿ we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concem basis of a￿OUntr.ng in the
preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identffied any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions tha(
indwidually or collectwely, may cast significant doubt on the charity's abilty to conts'nue as a going concem for a peri(KJ ofat least
elve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and ttie responsibiltties of the trustees with reSp￿t to going concem are described in the relevant seth.ons
of this reporL
Other infomiation
The other infomation compnses the information induded in the trustee's annual report, other than the financial statements and
our auditovs report thewn. The trustees are reswnsible forthe other information contained wthin the annual report. Our opinion
on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, ex￿pt to the extent otherwise expliGltly Stated in our report,
we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Our resp)nsibilty is to read the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially
inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be
materially misststed. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to
determine whether this gwes rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we
have performed, we conclude that there ts a material misstatement of this other infomiation, we are required to repart that fact
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation towhich the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulal'ons
2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:
the infomation grven in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees, report,. or
the charity has not kept adequate accounts'ng records., or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums; or
we have not rEretved all the infonnats'on and explanakn'ons we require for our audit.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fulty in the trustees, responsibilities statement set OLrt on page 16 the trustees are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as
the trustees determine is ne￿&fjary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are fr& from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or emr.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going
con￿rn, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going Cx)n￿M and using the going cOn￿M basis of attounting unless the
trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemative but to do so.
Auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordan￿ with regulations made
under section 154 of that Act.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurano about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatemen( whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assuran￿ is
a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conduGted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will a￿ayS detect a
material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material rf, individually or
In the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to Influen￿ the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-complian￿ with laws and regulations. We design prccedures in line with our
responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which
our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below..
As part of the planning process..
We enquire of management the systems and controls the charity has in pla￿, areas of the accounts most
susceptible to the risk of irregularities and fraud, and any InStan￿S of or suspected fraud_
We obtain an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the charitable company.
We Gonsider the incentives and opportunities that exist in the charity, including the extent of management bias,
which presents potential for irregularities and fraud to occur, and tailor our risk assessment accordingly.
Using our knowledge of the charitable incorporated organisation, together with discussions held with the charity
at the planning stage, we form a conclusion on the risk of misstatement due to irregularities including fraud and
tailor our audit procedures accordingly.
The key procedures we undertake to detect irregularities including fraud during the audit include..
Identifying and testing journal entries and the overall accounting record, in particular those that were significant
and unusual.
Reviewing the accounts disclosures and determining whether accounting policies have been appropriately
applied.
Reviewing and Ghallenging assumptions and judgefflents used by management, including any significant
accounting estimates.
Assessing the extent of Complian￿ with relevant laws and regulations.
Testing key income lines, including cut-off, for evidence of management bias.
Assessing the validity of the classification of income, expenditure, assets and liabilities be￿een Restricted and
Unrestricted Funds.
Obtaining third party confirmation of material bank balances.
Documenting and verifying all significant related paty balances and transactions.
Reviewing documentation such as the charity board minutes, correspondence with solicitors, for evidence of
irregularities including fraud.
Becau* of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a
material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that
Complian￿ with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will
be less likely to become aware of Instan￿ of non-complian￿. The risk is aLso greater regarding irregularities occurring due to
fraLKI rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Use of our report
This report is made solety to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordan￿ wth Part 4 of the Charities {Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trUSt￿S those matters we are
required to state to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not 2￿pt
or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the chanty's trustees as a body, for our audrt Wotk, for this report,
or for the opinions we have formed.
Adele Lawton (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Lawton Bradford Accountants Limited
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Registered Auditors
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total Funds Total Funds
2025
2024
Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other Income
Income from investment
Income from charitsble activities
88, 784
750
8,443
1,758,885
88,784
750
8,443
1,930.260
82,043
5,505
1,535,706
171,375
Total income and endownments
1,856,862
171,375
2,028,237
1,623,254
Expenditure on:
Cost of generating funds
Expenditure on charitable activiti S
1,922
1,820,468
1,922
2,049,855
7,786
1,568,281
229,387
Total resources expended
1,822,3go
229,387
2,051,777
1,576,067
Net incomel(expenditure}
Transfer between funds
34,472
1,667
(58,012)
{ 1,667)
(23,540)
47, 187
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Net movement in funds
36,139
159,679)
{23,5401
47,187
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
622,170
79,608
701,778
654,591
Total funds carried fonNard
658,309
19,929
678,238
701,778
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the deficit for the above year.
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charity Number". 1155364
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7,847
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
14
202,963
637,393
840,356
152,821
686,857
839,678
Creditors amounts falling due within one year
15
169,965
Net current assets
670,391
693, 114
Totsl assets less current liabilities
678,238
701,778
Net assets
16
678,238
701,778
Charity funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds
658,309
622,170
17
658,3CB
622,170
Restricted funds
Charity restricted f unds
17
19,929
79,608
Total funds
678,238
701,778
6 November 2025
The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board on .
Signed on its behalf of the Board of Trustees
Claire Rowcliffe {Chairl
The notes on pages 23 to 35 form part of these financial statements.
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
CASH FLOW STATEMENT5
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Cash flow f rom operating activities
Net income / (expenditure)
Depreciation Charge
Interest from investments
Ilncrease}/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash inflowl(ouffiow) from operating activities
(23,540)
6,395
(8,443)
(50,142)
23,401
{52,329)
47, 187
6,361
(5,505)
(68,316)
5.720
(14,553)
Cash flow from investing activities
Interest received
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash {ouffiowyinflow on investing activities
8,443
5,578)
2,865
5,505
(6,451)
(946)
Net decrease in cash
Cash at bank at beEinningof year
Cash at bank at end of year
686,857
637,393
702,356
686,857
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I Statutory Information
Staffordshire Women's Aid adopted a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Structure on 16 January 2014. The
address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page l of these financial statements. The
nature of the charitqs operations and principal activities is to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Accounting Policies
Accounting convention
The charity constitutes a public benefit as defsned by SORP FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with the Accounting and reportingfor Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
republic of Ireland (Charities SORP FRS1021 {effective l January 2019}, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally
Accepted Practice- The financial statements have been prepared under the historical costs convention and give a
true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to
include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional
currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.
These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities where the charity is legally entitled to
the income and any conditions for receipt are met and the amount can be measured with reasonable accuracy.
Donated facilities and goods are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is
probable, it can be measured reliably, and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on
the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay
in the open market for such facilities and goods. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material
uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of fur)ds held and the expected level of income and
expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and
expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern
Expenses recognition
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs
related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make
payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation
can be measured reliably. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to a particular headin& they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
The Charity became Smallwood Trust grant partner for distribution of grants to the service users.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
Assets under the value of one hundred pounds are treated as repairs and written off in the year of purchase.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of Fixed Assets, less their estimated
residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bas1S:
Furniture and Equipment, 20Yo per annum straight line and Office Equipment. 33% per annum straight line.
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting Policies continued
Taxation
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to
pass the tests set out in paragraph I Schedule 6 Finance Att 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a
charftable entity for tax purposes
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives
of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or
which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds
are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the
financial statements.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to
set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Accrued income
Accrued income represents revenue eamed but not invoiced on 31 March 2025. When it is invoiced, it is credited
to the accrued income account.
Deferred Income
Deferred income represents revenue collected but not earned as of 31 March 2025. This primarily comprises
restricted fund income. When earned it is credited to the Income and expenditure account.
Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at
transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
Operating Lease commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the income and expenditure account on a straight-line basis
over the period of the lease.
Financial instruments
The charity only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial
assets and liabilities like trade debtors, other debtors, trade creditors and other creditors.
Trustee and related party transactions
No member5 of management received any remuneration during the year in their capacity as trustee.
No Trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction
entered into by the charity during the year.
Going concern accounting poliry
At the time of approving the financial statements the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting Policies continued
Government grants
Income from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after
any performance Conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can
be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met, then these amounts are deferred.
Grant making
The Charity became Smallwood Trust grant partnerfor distribution of grants to the seNice users. The grants
distributed as per the grant agreement with Smallwood Trust. The income and expenditure are recorded as
restricted in the financial statements.
Total grants paid to individuals forthe year ended 31 March 2025 were £39.922131 March 2024: £24,592).
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and
are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances.
Accounting estimates and assumptions are made concerning the future and, by their nature, will rarely equal the
related actual outcome. The key assumptions and other sources of estimation uncertainty that have a risk of
causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial
year are depreciation, accruals, and deferred income.
3 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Donations
88,784
88,784
88,784
88,784
82,043
82,043
Included in donations was £26,751 donated goods at fair value (2024 £30,159)
4 Other Income
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Women's Aid - Advocacy
fund
750
750
750
750
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5 Income from investments
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Deposit account interest
8,443
8,443
8,443
8,443
5,505
5,505
6 Income from charitsble activities
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Charitable grants and donations
Central and local government grants
and service level agreements
Training income
Rent
Resident contribution to services
Total income
22,500
171,375
193,875
241,369
1,410,594
8.184
307,922
9,685
1,758,885
1,410,594
8,184
307,922
9,685
1,930,260
987,793
19,200
279,221
8,123
1,535,706
171,375
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6 Income from charitable activities continued
Analysis of charitable grants and donations received, included in the above, are as follows:
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
2025
2024
Business Enterprise Support (BES)
Cadbury Charitable Grant
Charles Hayward Foundation
The Henry Smith Charity
Staffordshire & Stoke-On-Trent-Together
Active
Santander Foundation
SARC Surge Fund
Smallwood Trust (Grant for Women)
Smallwood Trust (Grant management feel
Smallwood Trust {Employability}
The National Lottery Community Fund
Argos
Carver Wolverhampton
Queen Elizabeth Grant
Enterprise RAC Uk
The Clothworker Foundation
The Community Foundation for
St3ffordshire
Deamon Solutions Limited
Staffordsh ire County Council Councillor
20,013
20,013
5,000
23,000
25,500
5,669
5,000
23,000
25,500
3,968
45,000
5,100
36,000
6,000
12,500
86,856
2,000
1,520
1,000
2.000
20,000
24,000
24,000
6,000
10,000
78,862
6,000
10,000
78,862
9,817
1,339
2,600
1,500
22,500
1,500
193,875
171,375
241,369
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6 Income from charitable attivities continued
Analys is of centra l and l oca I government gra nts a nd servi ce l evel agreements received, i ncl uded i n the
above, are as follows:
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total Fund5
2025
Total Funds
2024
Stafford Borough Counci I ISLAI
Stsffordshire County Council Isafe
Accomodationl
Stafford Borough Council (Domestic
Abuse)
South Staffordshi re Di strict Counci I
{Domestic Abuse)
Cannock Chase District Council (Women's
Homeless Proj ect
Stafford Borough Counci I (Seri ous
Vi ol ence fund)
MOJ Community B35ed SV Counsellor
MOJ Community Based DV Counsellor
Mi nistry of Justi ce IMOJI RASASF
MOJ ISVA
NHS Mentsl Health Project
Ca nnock Chase Counci I ISLA}
Cannock Chase District Counci I (Servi ce
cha rge rei mbursedl
G4S counselling {Fast Track and Drake
Hall)
MOJ Core grantAdditional Funding
OPFCC Icounsel l i ngl
OPFCC (Survive)
OPFCC INHS Prevention Project)
15,000
15,000
15,000
348,370
348,370
295,675
13,925
13,925
14,227
2,951
2,951
14,227
10,330
10,330
10,670
2,510
2,510
43,186
23,736
49,388
28,579
22,500
23,736
74,363
23,736
74,363
30,500
30,500
5,000
5,000
5,000
1,204
8,115
8.115
41,250
7,040
41,701
299,723
36.930
875,794
875,794
OPFCC IISVA EOII
37,757
987,793
1410,594
1,410 594
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 20Z5
7 Expenditure on raising funds
U nrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Support costs
1,922
1.922
1,922
1,922
7,786
7,786
8 Expenditure on charitable artivities
Unrestrirted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Women's community services
Survive Sexual Abuse service
Refuge and Dispersed 3ccomo<
Smallwood Trust Grant
Contribution to new Women
Centre moving and
refurbishment Costs
Governan￿ costs
403,262
874,472
505,619
189,465 592,727
874,472
505,619
39,922
526,407
537,166
408,￿1
24,592
39,922
37,115
1,820,468
37, 115
229,387 2,049,855
32,115
1,568,281
Al grants paid under the grant agreement with Smallw¢)od Trust, were paid to individuals. Women's Community Services
costs include £26,751 donated goods at fair value.
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charitable activites, included in the above, are as follows..
Designated
Fund
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted Totsl Funds Total Funds
Fund5
2025
2024
Rent and rates
Telephone, printing and
stationery
Softwarelicences
Websites, subscriptions and
publicity
Equipment and repairs
New Women Centre moving
and refurbishment Costs
Lighting and heating
Insurance
Contrarted Out services
Salaries
Women's subsistence
Smallwood Trust grants
Off ice Costs
Training
Depreciation
Recruitment and staff welfare
Volunteer expenses
Redundancy pay
Trustee xpenses
Consultancy
Auditors remuneration
Professional fees
Staff costs
221,409
4,661
226,070
208,650
11,659
17,036
11,659
17,036
12,232
5,224
7, 787
18,026
626
8,413
18,026
7,637
33,553
106,974
5, 143
5,738
104,936
923, 179
31,568
24,592
11,914
22,846
6,361
14,724
7,975
2,022
897
1,903
3,210
86
5,686
395,700
1,201,061
29,929
39,922
13,566
14,927
6,395
16,453
6,643
5,686
395, 7(X)
1,023,323
29,929
177,738
39,922
13,566
14,927
6,395
12,986
3,670
3,467
2,973
88
2,020
3,594
1,080
31,501
2,049,855
2,020
3,594
31,501
1,820,468
27,(K)2
1,568,281
229, 387
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9 Trustee expenses
No remuneration or benefits were paid to Trustees forthe yearended 31 March 2025 orforthe year
ended 31 March 2024. During the yearthe charity Spend £88 on refreshments and meals for all the
trustees.
2025
2024
Trustee expenses
88
897
10 Feesfor audit of the accounts
2025
2024
Auditors fee
3,594
3,360
11 Operating lease commitments
The following operab.ng lease payTnents are comm itted to be paid.
2025
2024
Within one year
Within two to five years
113,647
113.647
152,729
152,729
Operating lease costs duringthe year were £39,082 (2024: £37,134}.
Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension
1,103,459
98,LK)7
23,533
1,224,999
856,303
74,595
17,445
948,343
The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas as follows:
2025
2024
Fundraising
Govemance
Charitable activities
42
35
38
No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,C
Total key management personal remuneration and benefils for the finanGial year totalled £53,815.
The charity has two defined contribution pension schemes, a'money purchase, pension scheme, to which
the charity does not contribute, and an auto-enrolment scheme, starting from l October 2015for all
eligible employee5, to which the charity does contribute. The pension cost to the charity of the auto-
enrolment pension for 2025was £23,53312024: £17,4451-
Included i n other creditors are pension liabiSitie5 of £188 relating to employee contributions and £5,625
relating to auto-enrol ment scheme contributions.
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Tangible fixed assets
Furniture and
equipmet
office
equipment
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At IApril 2024
Charge foryear
At 31 March 2025
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2025
Total
14,751
12,893
5,578
18,471
27,644
5,578
33,222
14,751
11,431
7,549
4,389
11,938
18,980
6,395
25,375
13,437
3,320
1,314
6.533
7,847
14 Debtors and prepayments
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
Accrued Income
165,345
2,524
10,433
24,661
202,963
110,732
1,694
4,986
35,409
152,821
15 Creditors and accruals
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accrua15
Taxation and social security
Deferred income
72,914
7,200
7,111
45,074
37,666
169,965
74,932
5,157
7,868
20,077
38,530
146.564
Deferred income refletts grants received in advan￿ for costs and services to be delivered
in the next financial year.
Deferred Income
Deferred income at IApril 2024
Resources deferred in the year
Amount released from previous year
Deferred income as at 31 March 2025
2025
38,530
37,666
{38,530)
37,666
2024
50,410
38,530
(50,410
38,530
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
7,847
820,427
1169,965)
658,309
7.847
19,929 840,356
1169,965)
678.238
19.929
17 Movement in funds
Transfer
Outgoing Between
Resources
Funds
Incoming
Resources
At 01.04.24
At 31.03.25
Unrestrirted Funds
General funds
622,170
1.856,862
I1,822,3￿)
1,667
658,309
622, 170
1,856,862
{1,822,390)
1,667
658,309
Restricted Funds
The National Lottery
Community Fund
Santander Foundation
Santander Foundation-
additional funding
Staffordshire
Commisioner of Police.
Business Enterprise
Support IBES)
Smallwood Trust (Grant
forwomen)
The Henry Smith Charity
Charles Hayward
78,862
{78,862}
(41,0761
41,076
io,ooJ
(lo,C￿)}
9,439
(9,4391
1.667
20,013
{20,013) {1.667}
17,426
24,￿0
25,5(MJ
23,IXJO
{39.922)
(12,8251
{ 17,250)
{229,3871
2,051,777) 11,667)
12.675
5,750
79,608
701,778
171,375
2,028,237
19.929
678,238
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STAFFORDSHIRE WOMEN'S AID
NOTE5TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18. Restrirted Funds
The National Lottery Community Fund
The funding received provides a Cout7selling Service for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Santander Foundation
The Santander Foundation wants to support UK charities in providing people with the digital confidence, knowledge.
and skills to enable then to make better, more informed decisions about money and have access to financial
services.
Charles Hayward Foundation
The fund is to paid wages of a volunteer coordinator and expenses of volunteer.
Business Enterprise Support {BES)
Partnership with British Enterprise SeNices (Building Better Opportunities) to support women to access trainin&
education and/or employment.
Smallwood Trust (Delivery of a women's grants programme)
The funding received is for the management and distribution of grants to women in need of financial support due to
domestic and sexual violence.
The Henry Smith Charity
The funding received provides the Counselling Team Leader/Clinical Lead and its associated costs, at a project providing
counselling forwomen with experience of domestic and sexual Violen￿ in Staffordshire.
19. Related party transactions
There are no related party transactions during the year (2024: E nill.
20. Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate controlling party of the charity is the Board of Trustees.
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