Charity rcgistration nUmIr.. 1156186 WELWYN HATFIELD WOMEN'S REFUGE AND SUPPORT SERVICES CIO TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Ae£ounts FactsTrTh' Ltd
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Contents Page Trusiee's Report lttdependent F.xaminerfs Rewrt Statement of Financial Actii'itics Comparativc Statement of Financial Actii'ities Statcmeni of Financial Posltion Notes to the l.'illancial Siaiements I14 'l-he following page5 do not form part of the 51alutorY accoun15". Detailed Statement of Financial ActlTrLtie5
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Servi¢¢s CIO Trustee's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 I'lie trustee presents her report and the financial statement5 for the "tar ended 31 March 2025. Objectivts and,Ictivities Al5 ObjcctiVC5 Ch#irmn'$ Report As ChaiT of WHWtL it l5 both a privilege and a reSnsibIlIti. to present this s'ear'5 report-a reflection on another}ear of i'ital. life-5aving ivork caTried out in ihe face of relentless need l.ei us be clear ihe need for reluges like ours has rtever been greaier. Behind cvery door we open is a story of suTh'ii'ai- of a woman M'ho has summoned unim&?inable courage io flLe abuse. often jth nothing but hcr Lhildrcn and the clothes on their backs.-I"he fait that refuues still need to exist in 2025 15 Ix>th a SOring reminder of the scale of domestic abuse, and a powerful ttstarnent to the rol¢ M"e plaN' in confronting it. This s'ear, our refuge provided safe haven, spccialist suppor( and the f]rst steps toM"ard healing for Thomen and children whose lives ere torn apart by viol¢nc¢, feai, and contiol. For theTll, M"¢ ate rnoie than a building -e ale a lifeline. We piou(I to lead frotn tht frotLt- not only" in It5)Se. but in innoi'ation. This Jear. li"¢ launched one of the fiT5t dedicat oldci per50n5 Utijt foT womcn agcd 60 and oi'cr flLcing dome%iic abusL Too oftLn. oldif ii"OJlliTh ari ovcrlook'td in thi natLoJial conCrsalI0n. Ihcir expericnci% hiddcn hy %tigma. shaine. or silence Our new unit recognises that abuse doe5 noi discriminate . aue_ and Ihai older m.omen need- and deseThe- support tailored to their specific needs. This 15 not just a step forw'aid foi our i¢fuge, l)ut we hope. a signal io the m.ider secloi that inclusLOll tnust mean everyotle. I want to expitSS tny (l¢ep¢5t gTatitude to oui inciediblt refuge t¢atn. You aTt the frontlin¢ of saf¢h" change. The 51rength, care, and PTofe55ionalism Mith which you mcct crisis after crisis is cxtraordinar).. You sUprt p[C thmugh their dark'tsi moments u'iih compassion and skill. and Jou do it day aftcr daj, often unseen. biit never untelt. To OUT dedicated ttuslees- thank )'ou foi YOUT l¢adt15hip. your integrih". and )"oui unii"avering COTnmihnent lo this cause. In a landscape that is itLcrea5itLgl? challenging. your oversight and vision ensuTe we remain strong. a¢couniable. and fuluie-Co¢used. But Tnake no mistake we ale operating in a climate "here deTnand outstrLP5 capacity, B"hcrc funding is fiagile, and M'heTe NoThen ale still being tutned awa>, due 10 a laLk i)fspa¢e This Is UrtaL¢epiable A¢ces% 10 safei) should neier depend oth luck. ]x)%i¢ode. OT aNailability. As wc look ahcad, wc must be bold. Il"'c musi continue to fJghL- for nding. for amarcness. and for a tUre Mhere no oman or child has to live in fear. Because iefiioes aTe not optional.'I"he) are e5seniial. And eieTh" da)". thei" save lii'e5. Thank you to every m¢Tnbei of our staff, tvery" trusttt. every Sup)rte[. eveTr ]Ktson "hO has generously donated, and m05t iTnportantly, evet), wottlan who has walked Ihrough our doors and showi us 'hat irue courage looks like. We eNisi icause oflou, and Cor you. In solidariTh' and gratithde. Kat.Iralliello Chair of ihe Board of Trusiees HWR ..CONTINUED Paqe I
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Trustee's Report (eonlinued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Aims Objeetii'es- tontinued The chaTity's charitable objects are". l. The reliefof emotional disiress and sufferin? and ihe preserv)ii(pn and proie¢tion of the menthl. and phl'sical healih ofm'omen and children in Welffirn Hatficld ,hO haNL sufferLd or arL cxposed 10 domLSllC I"iolincc and ab$L in particular bi the provision of iemporarj accommodation. adi'icc. information, practical and emotional support, droTrin 5cssion5, a ielephone helpline_ sCIaliSt children s services and bj such other Ineans as the trustees ina}, deterinine. 2. lo educate the public in the cause5 and effects of domestic Yiolence and abuse and the pra"enlion thereof Publi¢ Btttefjt Thc charity proi'idcs crisis aLcommodaiion. adTriLe. informaiion and trauma-InforniLd and rcsponsivc support for m.omen and childrLn flecing or rccovcring from domestic I'iolence including high risk of doEnesiic homicide or serious hatm_ Momen and children atriTre from all areas of Lngland, Wales and sotn¢times Scotland. The irusiees confimi thai ihey have complied M"iih ihe requirennis ofse¢iion 17 ofthe Chatiiies A¢t 2011 io haNe due regard to ihe Chariiy Commission's guidancc on public bencfjt. Achievemtnts &nd Performante lain Achievement5 A lear ofGrowlh, Support & C.ommuniti' It's been a busN' and emotional year ai the refuee_ Ivith manTr' complex &qses cominq through our doors. Our dedicated team has w'orked tirelessly to support vulnerable famili¢5 frorn all M'alks of life. each M'ith iheir Story" and unique needs. ile ve Melcottled those 1th no recourse to public fund5, faniilie5 fleeirtg honour-based abuse. and oihers eslapirtg ph)"si¥al. emotional. or sexual i"iolence. Each familN' recciN'es a rS0jIlSCd support plan. ensuring ihcir Indi.1al necds arc mei 1th care and dignity. Staft have also complctcd S[Ja]iSt training in trauma lin both adults and children). and ii"e'i'e dei'eloped our own in-house prootanune to proi ide ongoing eniotional support. We 1¢ proud of the cotnpa5510nate. clitnt-led appToach our team take5. 1I"otking al each person s pace, alM'aTr."5 keeping their wellbeing front and centre. Building Connections Thai Martcr Strollller local partnerships hai'e been a huge part of our success. Our famili" lead has built a qreat relationship m.ith the local primaTh' school. Tri".hich has visited the Tefugc lo b¢tteT undeT51and h074" Wt M"otk. This has helped alion ihe sUPIKIrt children Teceis'e at school M"Ith "hat tho experience heTe, creating a more ¢onsisieni and supw)rtive environmethi. Raising Aw'renes$ and Support In June. we hosted our first ever garden fete in support of breas1 cancer research_ a cause close to our hearts. It Thas a fantastic event that Taised £550 and welcomed gue5t5 including the Mas'or and the MP foi Ilaifield. The da!" helped raik our profile locall5' and celebrated just how faT we'i'¢ conie. Support That Fce15 Likc Ilornt Thanks io ihe amv.lng supwft from Morgan Sindall. %Ye Ie made huge imp]Di¢ments w the house and garden. Thew donated lime. maierials, and even presented us with a Eenerous cheque to help ioniinue ihe transformaiion. The garden now featur¢5 a t1¢. palio. sen50TI' planlin?. and plent%" of Seating. creaiinu a aCefUl Space foT re51den15 to Telax and connecl. OUT neM'IJ refurbished living room has also become a ¢w¢ hub of ihe house, a Mami, wel¢omithg plaie he families come togeiher for movie rtighis, chats, and shared momcllt% that rcbuild that sensc of home Small Details, Big Impact Man!. families aiiii'¢ with littl¢ or nothing. That's ivhy" wt rnake 5ur¢ each iKdroom 15 read!. I]lh fr¢5h ldding. toiletsie5, and age-appropriate toys for the childrcn. Wc al%(> pri)vidc esscntials likc tood. nappie& and school unifornjs. so childrtn cali fctl confLdcni ¥md comfortable as settle into a new school. It's the small. thoughtful touches thai help familie5 feel safe. seen. and cared for during an itLcredibls' difflcult iiine. Activiti¢$ & C.¢l¢bration$ We ve pack.ed the year m.ith a wide variety. of actii'ities. includiThg rnindfi]Iness session& s'oga. beauTh. ther., cake making and decorating, arts and crafts, and Tnorc. all led by talented local profes510nals and receii'ed "1th gieat enihu5iasm. We v¢ also LelebTattd rnany 5Cial occasions I0¢th¢[.. lrtiernaiional Women s Dai, Pancake Da. Fasier: Diiali, E. Hallow"een. and man!" binhda)s. all filled wilh music. laughier, lovelN' gilts. and delicious food. Christmas w'as a true highlight, with staff and resident5 teaming up to c(M)k a festive dinner and share in the jov. I'he childTen's party the next da}, was full of smi1¢s, I1th Santa stopping bN' to hand out pr¢stnt5. For Galeniine s Da!.. we host¢d a chamiing aft¢rnoort t¢& iyiih iautiful china ond iea¢ups kindlj 10on¢d b). a lo¢al business. making il a trulN' special experience. A Trip to Remember Thanks to generous ndillg from thc Happi. Holidavs ch8rin'. ii"e cnjoi'cd a fanLlStic da!" at thc bcach. For rnaTh!' of the childrcn, it was thcir first timc seeing the sea and building 5andca511e5. an iitlforgettable experience for all. GIoiiou5 sunshitle. Sandi toe5. and ice cieam made it a peTfect suininei outing. ..CONTTNUF.D Page 2
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Trustee's Report (eonlinued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 lain Achiei'ements- tontinued ()Idcr Rcsidcnls, Stronger Bonds Over at OUT older peT50ll5' house, w'e've seen loi'ely friendships dv'elop. "1th residents benefitting frorn tailoTed 5UPPOrt in a quieteT setting. The) I'e also joined in iviih aLiiviiies ai ihe main house. sinking a gr¢ai balance beiii.een ¢ommuniti ¢onrte¢tion and ¢¢ful lii'ing. Client5 voice5 'Il iihoui ihe supporifvFpi ihe slaffin refuge l ihink Jikouldhavegone back" Mary agc 58 'rimes miry, hLwe been ioiigh. btti i.oii huve Slo( wilh mi'girls tsthllullihe iv(n ihmiigh. kn.& itsiighi tis io be siroltg. posiiive al10 love afrklirpisi L7guin. Ihankjou all so ftNuch' Jo>. 32 and daughiers 7 and 10 A ¢housaiAd TvoTds canno¢ exp5$ ihe ivarm gr¢71Rludv OUT hearts.- hy been herefvr us Lryyfj. slep, Yalda 39 Seeinga swile andrecei>iryg a hugivhen larTnvdniade crj,. bui iho. iierv ihefirsi 147pw' learsfora long lime Daniella age 22 hty childi'en h£e hadmore ciiddles since being hgre Ihanfivm ivherp ihe)". iiere babies, I sleep kno)i'irp£ ihejiare safe hÉ3PPi? Diane 45 w'ith children 6 and 8 Going inlo refuge. adwilling I hadfailed. Il ipas rock bollom. ifl hadknoii'n evenihing I w0N1dfindhe.frleTrd¥. a I0e1. room. someihere lo sil und Éalk ii'ilh LiiheR".. help li.iih Fllv ikOTries debis. lii"ouldh(n'e nin thi'tilTtt loisooner Jenn! age 54 Afy a¢h'ice lo awone Hholfars le<1g. are nol alonv. Ive are herg. N'e have a bondlike (Trihvr. i1& a 5pecialplace. JY)u deserve Éo slondHp lull andfindyour voice w'iih us MaTgaTtt age 67 J didn Y know Sanla K'ouldcome here. bui he did. andlgol so mam- Pokemon." Harrv age 7 e bclicNe that no call for help should c'cr go unansm'ered. EvcTh'oThc 'hO reachcs oui dcseThes io bc met 'ith kindness. cmpath}'. and someone who truly listells and care5. Looking Ahead Lookillg ahead, our goal is io extend our reach Eqond the refuge, offering sUprt. guidance. and practical help to those in the wider communitv Thho may not live Ivith u5 but 51ill need our 5UPPOrt. We undtvitand that iefuge islj't a one-SiZ¢-fils-all 501ulion. EY¢t%' day, ¢ heal from people asking foT ie50UlCeS like domesiic abuse awaTen¢ss courses OT community dTOTrlrt sessions. and lie Te Iisi¢nithg. Our vision 1% to onc dai, host regular communit% droTrins. providc group support for those still finding their M'ay. visit schools to raisc amarcness, and become a tTUSted and visible part of the local communits. Above all, .¢ are Committ to offering ca. compassion. and suptM)M to eTr¢o'one. ii"hethei they 51ay 1th u5 foi a night: a j'ear, 01 aTe simply a voice o Ihe other end ol'ihe phone. 0r Sllpporters We are incredibly grateful for the genemus SUPPOrt of the following organisatiOll5 and indii'iduals". MoTgan Sindall Tesco H)Ilield 'lesco Head Office. IVeliiTr'n Dunelm. St Alban5 BTanch Happi Holidays * Asda HatfiLld Sebb}'s Corner Pot Stop, K¢b"Orth Annie-Ma)'s Virttage Tea Hire Hatfield l.ood Bank mols0S Foundation Hertfordshire C.ommuniiy Foundaiion IHCFI * Lloyd% Bank Children in Need ICIN) Ilatfield and Welwyn Rotary Club Varioiis l.ocal Churches Women's Institute The VineJ'aTd Food Bank Il'elw Haifield l.oiie * Crane and Staplcs 50liciiors . Andrew Lem'in MP . T¢M'inbuTr' Fatm + Simmons Bakcry Lush Flexible Funding ..CONTTNUF.D Page 3
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Trustee's Report (eonlinued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Main Achiei'ements- tontinued We'T¢ 50 proud of everything that's been achieTr'cd over the past !"eai. bi" our residents. our tcaTn: and our 5UPPOrtets. The sense of familj.: trust, and communiiy coniinues to grow stronger ever> day. athd we Can'i Mail io see "hai ihe rtexl year brirtgs. Fithn¢i#l Review Fin#n¢ial Po$ition The charity madc a surpllls for thc year of £57.0261£28.712- 20241. IneomL increascd £85_400 mainl) due to an incrcase in housing bcncfits from thc local council. "I"he PTincipal SOUTce of fundin? continues io be loom rental chiefl!" Ihrouoh housing benefit. OrheT majoi sources of funding aTe donations and we aT¢ particularly thankful to the Lloyds Bank Foundaiion foi its gift of £27:iOO and t ochildien in Need for theii gift of £39,000. Thatlk you to all sponsors and di)nors Exptnditur¢ i]]cieased by £56,402 tnainly due an increase in utilitits and staff c05t5. Reserves are £298.1 li {2024_ £241.0891. The charit)" s w)Ii¢!" Is IO Tnainiain resen.es of ai leasi six monihs running Costs. This is io ensure ihai ihe Injslees haTrc timc to takc action it income tall% iK"IoM" eXLlI10n_ 10 COi'Lr unforLscen c4)sts or an uneXcled nced for ndS In thc unlikely ei'cnt that the organisaiion would have to ¥lose_ this buffer M'ould ensure thai the charity. can rneet its contractual liabilities such as redundancs, pay, amount5 due to reditois and cotnmittnents under l¢a5e5. Structure. Goi'ernance and Managtmcllt GovtrNiDg DocuThcDt WHWR is a charitable incorporated organisation. 115 governing documenl is a constituiioii. The chaTity is tnanag¢d by a [K)d of ten trustees. Trustees are selected i'la an inteTh"iew' and vetting pmcess aftei submitting a CV. letter of application and references. RefeTen¢es are iaken up and ath Enhartced DBS Che¢k Carried oui_ Trus*es are elecieil to Officei tM)sts by oiher Trusiees. HWR operates as an indepertdertt ru£ but V401ks ¢loseli Mith and In collalx)rntiort iyith ¢it¢a 30 dittering oryanisaiiorts w'hi¢h include MARAC for safcguarding. WHBC for housing. cmergcnci. scTrices for refLrrais and safcguarding. mcntal health practiiioncrs, hcalth and social I'isitors, Hcrts Safeguarding teams and child piolection. Reference &nd Administratii'e Details Trustee EXEMFF- chair C'hArity Number 1156186 lttdependent F.xaminer B Turner FCA CTA ACG Page 4
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Trustee's Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Exemptions from Distlosllre Thc chariti. is cxcmpt from proliding the chariTh' 5 principal address and thc namcs of thc trustces duc io the sensitiC natllre of thc charity. where disclosllrc of addre55¢5 could put Use15 of the charity. in personal danuer. Thc trustcc's rcJx)rt a5 approved b!. the board of trustces and signed on its half bv.. EXEMPT TTUSt¢e 8 December 2025 Paqe 5
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Servi¢¢s CIO Independent Examiner'5 Report to the Trustees of Wel'n Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 I repon io ihe Irusiees on my examinaiiott of ihe accounts ocwelwyth Hatfield Women's Refuge and SupN)rt Servi¢¢s CIO Iihe Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As thc charity tn]stecs of thc ChariTh' are reswnsible for the Pr£palOn of the ac£ounts in aceordaThcc 1th the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act".). l Teport Iti Tespect of my examinaiiotl of the Charity'5 accounts catried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carTr'ing oul MN. examination. I have folloivtd the applicable Directio]]5 giTren b). the Charity Commi55ion under s170 14£1iXbl of the Act. lrtdependent F.xamintr'$ Statement Since the Charity s gross Income ex¢e¢ded £250,(KK) lour examiner musi be ¥ member ora ix)dy listed ith seLiion 145 of the 2011 Aci I confimi that I am qualificd to undcrtakc the exnillatiOn bccausc l a mcmFL"r of the Chancrcd Goiernancc Instimte_ Mhich is one of the listcd bodies. I have ¢ompl¢ied mv examination. I confimi thai tho material matiets have come io my alttl10n itt cothn¢¢iion wilh ihe examination giving me cause io believe tljat in any maicrial respcct.. 1. 8ccollnting records were noi kept in respect of thc Charity as required M" se£tion 130 of the Act. or 2. the accounts do noi accord with those records" 01 3. the accounis do noi ¥ompl! iyith the appli¢able requiremenis Concerning the fomi and Cotsienis of #¢¢ounts sei ovi in ihe Chariiies IA¢counis and RcpK)rtsl Regulations 2(K)8 othLr than ani. requiremini thai ihc accounts ?i%i a'truc and fair iieH' M"hich is Thot a mattcr considered a% part of an independent examination. I have no ¢on¢ems and hab'e Come across no other maiters In conthe¢iiort with the eiaminatioij to Vihi¢h aiteniion should be drawn itt this rew)ri in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to bc rvdehcd. B Tutnei FCA CTA ACG 8 Dcccmbcr 2025 Paqe 6
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Statement of Finaneial Actii'ities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2024 I nrtstritted Restricted Total funds funds funds Totsl funds INC'OME JIND ENDOII'MENTS FRO1. Donations and Icgacies Chaiitabl¢ activities 17.Ed4 20.877 38,521 459.374 5.279 46.000 389,976 69,398 367,433 4.341 Investmcnts 412.899 90_275 503,174 417.774 LXPLSDI'I'URL ON: Chariiable aciiviiies 1372.4791 173,6691 1446.148) 1389,0621 NET INC.OME 40.420 16.606 57.026 28.712 NET [OVEmENT IN FIINDS 40.420 16,606 57.026 28.712 RECONCILI,ITION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 226.68f 14.404 241,089 212.377 "I"OI'AL TrIINDS CARRILD TrORW'ARD 14 267.105 31.010 298.115 241,089 'l-he notes on page5 10 10 14 form part of these financial statements. Paqe 7
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Comparatii'e Statement of Financial ActiTr ities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2024 Unrestritted Restrieted Totsl funds fuDds funds Notes INC'OME JIND ENDOII'MENTS FRO1. Donations and Icgacies Chaiitabl¢ activities 46.000 46.000 292,848 4.341 74.585 367,433 4.341 Investmcnts 343_189 74,585 417.774 LXPLSDI'I'URL ON: Chariiable aciiviiies 1297,6681 191.394) 1389,0621 NET INC.OME 45.521 116.8091 28.712 NET [OVEmENT IN FIINDS 45,521 {16,8091 28.712 RECONC.ILI,ITION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 181.164 31,213 212.377 "I"OI'AL TrIINDS CARRILD TrORW'ARD 14 226.685 14,404 241,089 'l-he notes on page5 10 10 14 form part of these financial statements. Paqe 8
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 202) 2024 I nrtstritted Restricted Total funds funds fuDds Totsl funds CURRENT IISSETS Dcbiors 28.993 28,993 282,851 10.949 Cash ai bank and ]]] hand 251,841 31,010 238,706 280.834 31.010 311.844 249.65) C.reditor$: Amount$ Falling Due Il'itbitt One Itar 12 {13.7291 {13,729) 18,5661 NET CI:RRENT ASSETS ILI,IBILITIES) 267,10) 31,010 298,115 241,089 "I'OTAL ASSL TS LLSS C[IRRLIYT LIABILITIES 267,105 31,010 298,115 241,089 NET ASSETS 267.105 31,010 298,115 241.089 FLSDS OF THE CH.4RITY Re5tiict¢d Fund5 31,010 267.105 14,404 226.685 Unresiricicd Funds -I-OTAL TrIINDS 14 298.115 241.089 Thc financial statcments were approvcd by the board of trllstecs on 28 (kiober 2025 and M'crc signcd on its haIr by thc Chair. IXEMPT Trustcc 25 November 2025 The noies on pages 10 10 14 forni part of these finathLial sthiemenis. Paqe 9
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Notes to the Financial Stalements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 l. General Infomation WelwTr']] Ilatfitld Women'5 Refuge and Supwrt SetViC¢5 CIO 15 a charitsble incoq)orat¢d oiganisation tegi5teT¢d M'ith the Charity. Commi5SlOti, Tegisteted charity number 1156186. The principal address is 2. Actounting Politits 2.1. Basis of Prepar*tioD of Finantial Ststements The financial siaiemen¢s have been prepared in accordance with ihe Charilies SORP IFRS 1021"A¢counting and Re]x)ning bi. Chariiies." Siaiemen¢ of Recommended Practice applicablc to eharities prcparing ihcir accollThts in ae£ordance M ith the FiJncial Reporting Standard applicable in thc IJK and Republic of ITeland11.RS 1021 leffeciive l JanuaTh" 20191" Financial Reponinv Standard 102 1.he l-"itLancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of land" and the Charities Act 2011. The charity is a Publi¢ Bertefil Fniits. as defined bv FRS 102. 2.2. Incoming Resourcts Thest ate included in the S¢atem¢nt of Financial ActiTritie5 ISOFA) when". Ihe ¢harit> be¢i)mes erttiil¢d io the r¢soui¢es: it is more likeli. than not that the m]stees will receiTr'e the resources: the rnonctary valu¢ can be mta5ured i1.ith 5uificieni reliabilili.. ThtTt ha5 been no offsetting of a55¢t5 and liabilitits. or income and Cl5¢5. unle55 reqUId or pemiitied bl, the FRS 102 SORP or FR.S 102. Grants and donations arc onl!. Included in the SOFA "heTh the gcnerdl ineome reeognition ciileTia aTe met i) 10 to.5 12 1.'RS 102 S(IIiP). In thc c&%c of performance rLlatLd qrants. Income musi only be reLO?niscd to the cxieni that the chaTits. has pioi'ided the specified uoods or 5ervice5 85 etliiilemeni io ihe ant only occurs when tht tKrfotmanc¢ related condLtior15 ale met li.16 FRS 102 SORP). The charity has r¢Leived government grartts ith ihe retK)tling period. Gill Aid receivable Is included In income Mhert ihere Is a lalid de¢larntion from ihe donor. Anv Ciift Aid aniount rccovcrcd on a donarion i5 considered io be pan of that gift and is tieated as an addition lo the same fund as the inilial donation unless the donor or th¢ iems of the appeal have specified othen4.ise 2.3. Resources Expended liabililies are recognised %here Il is more likelTr ihart not thai ihert is a legal or cothsiniciive obligaiiott commilling ihe Charity io pay ou¢ sOUrceS and thc amount of thc obligation can bc measllred M ith reasonable ccnainTh. SUPPOrt costs hai'e been allocated between goTr'ernance cosrs and other support governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountabilit5, of the charity and it5 COttLpliance M Ith reuulation and go(kd praclisE. Wherc thc charity. gii'cs a grani w.ith eondiiions for its pasrneni bcing a SelrIC Ic%'el of sC'ice OT Outpiit to be provided, Such urants are onl!. recognised in Ihe Sol.A once ihe r¢cipietLt of the grant has PToTrided the 5cifIed 5eTr"ice or oulput. Where ¢heTe are no ¢ondilions ai¢aihing io ihe 4iani ihai ertables ihe donoi charil)" 10 realisticall). avoid the c0mitment. a liabiliry tor the 11 ndIng obligation mllsi be recognised. 2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash cqlliNalents are basic financial asscis and include cash in hand and dcposiis held at call with banks. othcr short-term ljighlv liquid inN'estTnents that mature Ln no mor¢ than three month5 frorn the dale of acquisition and are readil!" conN'ertiblt to a knowij arnount of casli iTrith insignifi¥art¢ risk of ¥hang¢ irt 4]Ue, and bartk oveTdr4fts. ljheome from Donaiion$ and I.tg4¢ie$ Page 10
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 [Inrestritted Restritted Total fund5 funds funds t)onaiions and gifts Gift aid 10.000 iO.(K)O 2.884 2,884 25,637 Granis 4.760 20.877 Othcr 17,&M 20.877 38,521 2024 I'nre5tricted Restricted -lotal funds funds fund$ Donations and gifts Gift aid 15,881 3,103 12,300 14.716 3,103 12.300 14.716 Cirants Other 46.(K)O 46,000 4. Incomt from Charitablt.IctiTr'itits I'.nre$tri¢ted funds R¢$tri¢ttd funds Total funds crisis accommodation 389.976 69.398 459,374 2024 I".Dre5tricted fund5 Restricted fullds -lotal ruNds crisis accommodation 292.848 74.585 367,433 Investment Incorne 202S 2024 I'Drtstricttd Ilnrc5tricttd funds funds Bank interest receivable 5.279 4,341 Page 11
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 6. Analysis of Fipenditure 2025 Actii'itits dtrtakt dir¢¢tlTr Support costs (see note 71 Total crisis accommodation 380.860 65.288 446.148 2024 undtri4ke direttl .Support eosts (sec notc 71 Total crisis accommodation 323.775 389.062 7. Support Costs 2025 accommodatio Premises exFenscs GeneTal administration 32.689 32.599 6),288 2024 atcommodation Premises expenses Gcncral administration 33,019 32.268 65.287 8. Independent Ex*miller's RemllntrAtio 2112.5 2024 Independent eKamiJution of ihc financial statcmcnts Other a55uianLe seTric¢5 735 Tax advisorv scrviccs Othei financial 5¢rvice5 9(X) 73) Page 12
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 9. St41ff Co$t$ Staff cost5 W¢[¢ as follows". 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social seciirity. costs Oiher nSiOn cosis 186,156 16,914 6.871 138,328 11,023 4,970 209.941 1 $4,321 No emploNees received employee benefits (excluding employer pertsion ¢ostsi for the reporting period of mort than £60,000. 10. Average Number of F.mployees Aveiage numbei of employees during the year was". 1212024." 9) I l. Debtors 2024 Due within one ve&r Trade debtors 28,915 78 10,949 Other dcbtors 28.993 10.949 12 C.reditors: Amounts Falling Dut Wiihill One le*r 2112.5 21124 Tradc creditors 4,153 Other cieditot5 181 Taxation at)d social securiry Acciua15 and d¢f¢tred incotn¢ 5,031 4.501 4.631 3,754 13,729 8,566 13. Pension Cornmitments I'he charity operate5 a defined cotltribution pension scheme.-Ihe assets of the scheme are held separaiely from those of the charity in an independently admini51¢ied fund. During the year ihe charge i() the statemeni of finan¢ial aciivilies irt tesrrti ofdefined ¢oniribution schemes was £6,87112024.. £4,970). At the 5tatem¢nt of financial p0511ion date contributions of £NIL ii'ere due to the fund and are included in creditor5. 14. l¥lovcment ID FuDd5 As at 31 March 2025 2024 Intome Expenditu Unrestritted funds Gen¢ial". Gcneral unrcstricted fund 226.685 412.899 1372,479} 267.105 Restricted fuDd5 Various 14.41M 90.275 173,669} 31,010 -I'otal funds 241_089 503.174 1446.148} 298.115 Page 13
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 ..Is ai l .4pril 2011 As at 31 Mareh 2024 ltttome F.xpenditu lJnrestritted funds Gen¢ial". Gcneral unrcslricted fund 181.164 343.189 1297,668} 226,685 Restricted fund5 Various 31.213 74.585 191,394} 14.41J4 -I'otal funds 2l2_377 417.774 1389.062} 241.089 15. Tran5action5 Jvlth Trustets None of the ItU51t¢5 ieceivtd any retnuneration 01 other iKnefLts frorn an etnplo!"ment IlIh the chatity" or a ielated entity duiing the CUTtetLt OT PTeVIOU5 year. No trustee expenses ha.£ been InCu¢d. 16. Rtlattd Party Disclosu5 I'here have been no related party transactions in the reFoning that require disc105ure. Page 14
Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services CIO Detailed Ststement of Financial ActiTrilies For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Total fund5 Total funds INCOME AND EIDOW'MENTS FROII: DoDatioD5 aDd legacies Donations and gifts Ciift aid 10.000 li,881 3,103 12,300 14.716 2.884 GTants 25.637 Fundraising Income 46.000 Charitable AcliYitie5: crisis acComOdatio Incotn¢ frotn charitsble actib'itits 136.903 Housing OutT¢ach 322,471 272.233 20,(K)O 615 SupJx)rt scrviccs 459,374 367,433 Investments Bat]k interest rcceivable 5.279 4,341 5.279 4,341 503.174 417,774 F.XPF.NDITIIRF. ON: Charitable Attivities: Crisis accommodatio Purchases 19.886} 139,000) 15.000) 171,427} {91} 12.500} 17.940} 15,396) 17.075} 16,667} (326} 18.8931 132,1091 15,(K)01 155,7631 Children in need David Kiddel fi]nd Properly relad expenses Driving les50n5 fund HCF 300 degree response Grassroots grani HCF Governmeni Household Suppx)rt Grani Other services provided l.otiery Power io change Seeking dollations. grants and legacies Ouireachlreseiilemeni ¢osis 12,5001 (8,6531 15,3061 (5,4221 114,1041 12161 12.0871 1138.3281 {11,0231 14,9701 Wages and salaries F.mploNers Nl LmploN'eTS pen5ions- defined contribution schemes F.mploN'ees' redundanth. cosis -l-ravel and sub5isience expellses Recruiiment costs 1176.506} (16.914) 16.871} 19.650) {1.491} 1329) 1927} (7.020) 15,3691 12,5631 12991 Premises costs Cotnputtl softivait, IT consumable5 and tnaintenance Insurance (4,9781 15.6931 (i,1501 110.0001 ..CONTINUED SUp)rt and admini5ttation costs Consumablc itcms Page 15
Welm'yn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Servi¢¢s CIO Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (eonlinued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Subscriptions RepaiTS and maintertance Cleat]it]g Se¢uriti, costs 1475} (16.()95} (15.994} 17181 114,2781 13,1501 12.5661 (10,7661 17351 Training scminars and M'orkshops Telecommunications {7,3841 16.817) 1900} (3:i15} 1190} 160} 113,733} Indepcndent examincrfs fees Professional fee5 ()thcr scrviccs 19001 1601 117.2411 Bank charg¢5 Other officc cosis 1446.148} 1389.0621 1446.148} 1389,0621 NET INCOlE 57.026 28.712 Page 16