ei NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS Confi'dential support on Rape and Sexual Abuse Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number: 1156246 Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 Contents Page Reference and Administration information Trustee's Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities 3-10 11 12 Statement of Financial Position 13 Accounting Policies Notes to the Financial Statements 14 15-17 Page 1 CIO No 1156246
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2024 Reference and Administrative Information Reglstered CIO Nurnber 1156246 Reglstered Office 2nd floor Warwick House Cliftonville Northampton NNI 5BE Trustees Claire Gogerty Chair Lynell Lewis Trustee Donna Marie Durrant Trustee/Secretary Karen Howell Trustee {Resigned 21.03.24} Joe Rice Trustee {Resigned 12.06.231 Chief Executive Offlcer Dawn Thomas Bankers The Co-operative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT Independent Examiner Lorraine Scullion MAAT 17 Peregrine Place East Hunsbury Northampton NN4 OSL Page 2 CIO No 1156246
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 TRUSTEES REPORT 2023-2024 The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document 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 IFRS1021 {as amended for accounting periods comrnencing from l January 20161. Ob ectives The aims of Northamptonshire Rape Crisis {NRC) are: To relieve the distress and trauma of women, men and children who have suffered sexual abuse, rape, incest, domestic abuse, and of the families of such persons who need support. To promote community education and research in the subject of rape, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and the effect5 whether physical, medical, psychological or social and to disseminate the vital results provided that no person is identified without prior consent. The charity aims to enable and empower its clients to fulfil the choices they make rather than providing a directive role. WE LISTEN. WE BELIEVE. WE SUPPORT. Vlsion Our vision is a county where everyone can be free from the fear and experience of sexual violence, rape and sexual abuse. Core Values Public Benefit The charity continues to work to identify, develop and deliver seniices to victims of sexual violence. We have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objective5 and in planning our future activities. Our services and facilities are monitored and reviewed by the Board of Trustees to ensure they remain fit for purpose and are provided appropriately to enable the furtherance of the charity's objectives and for the public benefit. Page I I We listen, We believe, We sUPPOrt
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 2023-2024 Im act at a Glance Counselling and emotional support sessions delivered Practical Advo¢a¢y & Support Sessions Number of Survivors supported by our ISVA Amount secured in pensation thfough CICA for SuNivors 4324 3552 130 £75 000 Client Demo ra hic Data Client Age Breakdown Client Gender Breakdown 50 6.5% Male ', 1% Tr•nsyrthr 1 2X NoE).tsinawy O.SX Not given Alle ed Per etrator Data •Kntywn ',9 Unknown 11 Noi Sthied 88 % - Alleged perpetrator known to the victim 5 % - Relationship to the vlctlm Not Stated 7 % - Alle8ed perpetrator unknown to the virtim Alleged perpetrator data shows the continued prevalence of sexual assault committed by known individuals, family and friends. Our data shows that this includes people in positions of power and trust. Page | 2 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 CEO Reflections The transition to the new working landscape has been a period of significant adjustment for NRC. Embracing a hybrid model, which combines in-person and remote work, allows for a flexible approach that can cater to the diverse preferences and the needs of clients, counsellors and members of the staff team. This adaptability not only supports the well-being of all invotved but also ensures that our service delivery remains uninterrupted and accessible, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the workplace and our clients, need5. Our team of counselling volunteers continue to deliver trauma-informed therapy whilst our Independent Sexual Violence Advisors IISVA's} continue to 5UPPOrt clients accessing the criminal justice system ICJS). Delays in the QIS means that clients are with us for longer. Our aim for next year is to increase our public profile and use this profile to challenge mechanisms within the CJS which prevent victims from reporting. If the government is serious about its pledge to halve Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWGI in a decade, it must look beyond the criminal justice system alone and take a whole-society approach that focuses on preventing women and girls from becoming victims in the first place. This includes unpicking the attitudes and inequality that drive this violence, through sustained education and public campaigns geared towards preventing abuse. NRC Reclaim the Night (RTN) march is NRC'S way to encourage partner organisations and members of our community to come together and campaign for safety on our streets. The RTN march is also a way in which we can work to reduce the stigma around talking about sexual violence, so that more victims and survivors feel able to ask for and seek support. Our Associations We are members of the national organisation Rape Crisis England and Wales IRCEWI and our work is guided by RCEW National Service Standards, as well as our organisational membership of BACP. Our dedicated small staff team, counselling volunteers and NRC'S board of trustees continue to work tirelessly to enable us to deliver our trauma informed seniices, providing 'best value, for survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse. Return on Investment NRC can demonstrate it5 own value to our local economy in many ways; we are able to evidence that for every £1 we receive from within the county, we are able to bring in an additional £2.59 into the local economy. Our work with clients supports them to remain in employment, supports them to remain in education and enables them to access trauma informed support, when they have limited access to mental health intervention, when they are not in crisis. In the forthcoming financial year as government funding potentially reduces, NRC will need to look closer to home for funding to support survivors throughout the county cope, recover and move on from the trauma they have experienced. It is crucial that we explore alternative funding sources within the county. We will need to engage with local businesses, explore fundraising events and establishing partnerships with private donors. We also need to engage with our community and come together to make Northamptonshire a place where everyone can be free from violence and abuse. We will work and collaborate with partners in the third sector and public sector to achieve our aims. Page | 3 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 Services & Carn ai ns We remain the only free-at-the-point-of-access, trauma-informed, specialist sexual violence service in the county, offering support to suivivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse, regardless of when an incident occurred. We continue to focus on making our services relevant and accessible to all survivors of sexual violence across Northamptonshire. l. Counsellin 2023-2024 Stats: 6 new volunteer counsellors completed their training and joined us. By the end of the year, we had 29 active Volunteer Coun5ellors. Average 70-80 individuals on the waiting list. Individuals wait, on average, 12 weeks between referral and starting counselling. 2. Volunteer Counsellors NRC deliver their critical services through a small stsff team who are supported by a much larger team of dedicated Volunteer Counsellors. Ourvolunteers enable us to reach outto more people and keep our services free. "I really value the work that NRC do, l enjoy the support they give to both their counsellors and the clients. I enjoy that we ore oll working together to support people in their journey to healing" (Volunteer Coun5ellor) 3. Grou Work and Peer Su ort In October 2023, we ran the first of 3 Art Therapy courses at our offices in Wan¥vick House. The course, consisting of 8-weeks of creative activities alongside basic psychoeducation and regulation techniques, was designed to teach coping skills and build emotional wellbeing and resilience. The sessions also provided space for peer support. The sessions were run by Jen Tasker from Go Art Therapy and proved incredibly popular with clients, both before and alongside their counselling sessions. We plan to run more of the courses. 4.su ortln the education of a future Ps cholo This year we recrulted a Tralnee Psychologlst on a 6-month placement Vid Nottingham University as a Client Support Worker (CSW). The CSW role was introduced to stabilise and support clients who access the service, ensuring they're ready to safely enter a counselling space. We identified this as an important role within the trauma recovery process which wasn't being met by our existing seniices. We were delighted to have a CSW on board and have carried some of her work through into our counselling provisions. Due to the success of the role and the impact it had on clients, we are hoping to recruit another CSW in the new academic year. "[Maisie] alwoys gets me to see things in (J different light and has definitely helped me to challenge thoughts and put more strategies in to help me on a day-ttrdoy basis" Page 14 We listen, We believe, We sUPPOrt
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 5. Trainin Our 'Understanding the Impact and Consequences of Sexual Violence, was provided across the year to professionals in several settings. This included training to partners such as the Northamptonshire Police and VOICE (Victim and Witness Support), counselling students and Improving Access to Psychological Therapies IIAPT) staff delivering Talking Therapies. 6. Partnershi Workin Working with a range of local stakeholders on issues relating to sexual violence and abuse is key to ensuring we reach those who either access our services or can share our prevention messages. As a countywide agency we work with partners across Northamptonshire, and in 2023124 delivered and engaged in the following: Ongoing involvement in the Northampton Women's Forum. Ongoing involvement in '16 Days Against Gender Based Violence, led by West Northants Council. Supported Sexual Violence Awareness Week (February) and No More Week (March) An information stands at WNC'S International Women's Day event Planned information stalls at Northampton College and Rushden Youth Engagement events 7. Survivor Voices Following a matched funding campaign with the Big Give in October 2023, in which we raised £1780, we ran an advocacy and peer support project called Sur4ivor Voices in January and February 2024. Alongside local workshop facilitators Sarah Terry and Nai Black, we ran two art and creative writing workshops, followed by an incredibly powerful exhibition and performance at local venue, V&B's. The project was designed to be both a peer support environment and an opportunity to amplify the voices of survivor/victims and raise public awareness of the impact of sexual violence. Feedback from attendee5 and facilitators show it was a success on both fronts. he session was wonderful. Moving. powerful and inspiring. Ifelt like I was 'held'" 8. Reclaim the Ni ht In 2024, we again organised the Northampton Reclaim the Night march. As in previous years the Barry Road Co-op provided us with space to gather and provided hot drinks and a great atmosphere. With performances from local musicians and poets, the march was a powerful and inspiring event. I4M rn MGHT END The march was led by a group of women drummers and followed two banner/placard making workshops and two drumming workshops. This ensured we got the message out there in many ways. The march was extremely well received by the local community and as always incredibly well supported by local partner organisations including VOICE and Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Senlices {NDAS). Page15 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31, March 2024 The Year Ahead In light of the changing political and economic environment and the continuing growth of referrals into our service, the comingyearwill see the continued implementation of ourmulti-year business plan, further service development and work toward our goal of increased visibility to meet demand, opportunities and challenges as they arise. What Our Clients Sa . •¢¢• confused li.11)ii - Jll6liLL:,,,., triggors future ~ bTpken 4•ln)ii& <_ C'l bllll%L'III)I" 'deprossion ,.y -L'()IllliLII() l=t(D rapecrisis_ depressi0 • . ¥li"()Ii&° use freiill • pr,OifiesSilOiria:ICfft= • Kcept °IiisI_IL'L= ID behind 114¥lLIiii) siilln Ii)ng' future bé'lieve ,a, "dvfcacy IUQ," Page16 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Account5 For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 Financial Review Financial reports are prepared by the Office Manager and reviewed independently by external accountant, Lorraine Scullion, MAAT. The Financial position is reviewed monthly by the Treasurer/Chair and presented to Trustees at each bi- monthly Board Meeting. Principal sources of ongoing funding forthe year have remained consistent with earlier years, with continued substantial support from the Ministry of Justice, Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner (OPFCCI, The Henry Smith Charity and the Lloyd5 Bank Foundation. Cost control remains strong with day-to-day resourcing optimised by a mix of full and part time employees and voluntary counsellors. We continue to adapt to the changing employment landscape, offering a combination of office based and remote working. One positive legacy of Covid-19 15 our ability to now deliver services both online and face-to-face enabling clients with limited access to transport or care givers easier access to our seNices. We remain grateful to all our independent funders, both locally and nationally, who have enabled the charlty to continue to grow and provide essential seniices throughout this period of ongoing economic uncertainty. Our restricted resenies policy is to hold between 6-12 months of expenditure, and this is monitored bi- monthly by the Treasurer with regular updates provided at Board Meetings. The reserves policy is revlewed annually alongside the presentation of the budget for the following year to assess if it remains appropriate for the current economic climate and NRC'S own circumstances. The Year Ahead We anticipate ongoing challenges in the year ahead as we continue to navigate balancing face-to-face with online counselling and support, alongside mana8in8 increased numbers of clients. Our focus remains on our four key areas to ensure our ser¥ices are available to all who need thern, both now and in the future: Accessibility Prevention Sustainability Governance & Infrastructure Governance Northamptonshire Rape Crisis INRC) was first registered as a charity in June 1987. In March 2014, the Trustees as the only voting members, converted NRC to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which aligned with the organisational needs. The Trustees have the discretion to accept as members any person over the age of 16 who supports the objectives of the charity. The Board comprises up to a maximum of eight Trustees as defined under charity law and those serving during the year are listed on page 2. During 23/24, the Board met approximately every two months. Meetings were held both online and in person. Page17 We listen, We believe. We sUPPOrt
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Account5 For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 None of the Trustees have any beneficial interest in the Charity. The governance framework comprises the systems. processes and internal controls in place to give assurance to the Board that the Charity is complying with the constitution and meeting the CharitV5 aims and objectives. The Board is responsible for the business of the Charity subject to compliance with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and the constitution for Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Charitable Incorporated Organisation. ointin Trustees New trustees are recruited by the Board based on relevant skills and experience. The recruitment process includes initial screening of CV'S, face-to-face interviews and attending two board meetings initially as an observer, respecting the confidentiality by completing an observer agreement. Suitable trustee5 are formally appointed at the full committee meeting. In accordance with the requirements of affiliation to Rape Crisis England & Wales, 75% of trustees on the Board shall be women. In addition, the position of Chair and where applicable Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees must be women. All new trustees are provided with a copy of the constitution, the five-year strategy, annual operational plan and last Trustees, Annual Report. Trustees also receive a copy of the Charity Commission guidance for Trustee5. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate internal and external trainin8 events where these will facilitate their understanding of the role. Leadershl Operational day-to-day management of the Charity is delNered under the direction of the CEO who holds significant experience and relevant specialised skills and knowledge for the key operational activities of the Charity. Or anisation The Board meets bi-monthly to discuss and approve all major strategic docisions and to review operational progress. An independent clerk minutes the meetings and the CEO attends all Board meetings to ensure a good exchange of information and communication betrrteen the operation and the board. During the year there a also strategic development days to ensure the strategic direction remains current and relevant. Partnershi NRC is based in premises provided by the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. This facilitate5 close working relationships with two other victim focused agencies located within the building: The Sunflower Centre and Voice forvictims. NRC'S role as a key partner and provider of essential support services 15 clear and, together with vol for Victims and The Sunflower Centre, the local high level domestic abuse agency, we have developed close working relationships with both agencies that benefit our shared client base. NRC also works with Serenity, Northamptonshire's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARCI and is part of the collaboration: Northamptonshire against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse (NADASA). Multi-agency work Page18 We listen. We believe, We sUPPOrt
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 with both statutory and voluntary agencies continues on a daily basis to enhance the service available to our mutual service users across the county. We continue to work alongside local schools, colleges and Northampton University, as well as reaching out to community and youth groups, to provide training, resources and signposting. Risk Assessment and Risk Mana ement The Board has a fundamental role to play in overseeing the management of risk for NRC. To enable this, the Trustee5 have a risk management strategy which comprises: Bi-monthly review of the risks the charity may face. The establishment of systems and procedure5 to mitigate those risks identified in the plan. The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. The Board of Trustees regularly review the policies and procedures of the organisation in respect of good governance, mitigation of risk and public benefits and is confident that those in place are robust and reflect good practice. These procedures are reviewed annually to ensure they still meet the needs of the charity. Bud etar Control and Re ortin Financial monitoring and update reports are produced monthly and presented to the Board every two months. Em lo The company employs 10 full and part time staff together with an average of 28 volunteer counsellors. Goin Concern The Board are of the opinion that Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Charitable Incorporation Organisation has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Looking to the year ahead, we will explore new funding streams, ensuring the sustainability of the organisation via the ongoing diversification of our funding options. The Board continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Page19 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 Trustees, Res onsibilit in Relation to the Financial Statements The charity Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Policies). The law applicable to charities in England and Wale5 requires the charity Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applicable resources, of the charity for the period in preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business The Trustees are responslble for keeping proper accounting records and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charlty and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset5 of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees confirm that to the best of the knowledge there is no information relevant to the Independent Examination of which the Examiner is unaware. The Trustees also confirm that they have taken necessary steps to ensure that they themselves are aware of all relevant financial information and that thls information has been communicated to the Examiner. The Trustee's Report wa5 approved by the Board on 28 November 2024, and signed on their behalf. Claire Gogerty Chair Page 110 We listen, We believe. We support
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number: 1156246 Page 11 st I report on the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on the attached pages 12 to 17 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (21 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under sertion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and section 411)Ic) of the Charities Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515}Ibl of the 2011 Act. State whether particular matters have tome to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures of the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion 1$ given as to whether the accounts Psent a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: l. Which give5 me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act: and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Lorraine Scullion MAAT 9th December 2024
NOR THAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS (NRC) (Charitable Incorporated Oryanisation) Page 12 STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unrestrictec Restricted 2024 2024 Total Jnrestrictec Restricted 2024 2023 2023 Notes In¢ome from.. Donations Charitable Activities Investments Other Income Total Income 20.862 40,000 16,297 20.862 328,278 368,278 16,297 1,870 1,870 330, 148 407,307 16,255 43,585 3,652 389, 894 77, 159 63,492 389, 894 Expenditure on.. Raising Funds Charitable Actlvltles Employment costs Recruitment Volunteer expenses Volunteer Support Costs Training Travel DBS Checks St8tionery/posÈage Telephones Rent/Rates Group Work Sundries PubJicity/Marketing Cost of generating funds bid writing etc. Furniture & Equipment Equipment IT including new website Publications/Subscriptions Sessional Work Cleaning Insurance Professional Fees Independent Examinations Tnistee Expenses Total Expenditure Net inGome/expendrfure Transfer between funds Total fvnds brought forward 226,357 Total funds carried forward 292, 157 All income and expenditure derwed from Gontinuing aCtIv.eS The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year 10.761 238.255 249, 018 5,761 5, 76q 5,147 5,147 10.610 10,610 8.780 8,780 3,862 3,862 276 276 2,368 2,368 3.820 3,820 8.440 235,342 2, 732 1,469 8,293 10,654 3,454 766 1,438 4,538 6,444 6,444 598 32,568 598 1,212 32,568 9,967 2,871 20,886 2.316 76,018 1,156 6.345 2,871 20,886 2.316 76,018 1, 156 6.345 4,747 73,538 1,640 28,370 1,072 3,080 480 600 680 680 11,359 65,800 428.158 439,517 (98,010) (32,210) 9.652 53,840 332, 180 57,714 156, 005 382, 362 57,995 350, 152 172,517 226,357 98,29t 156,005
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS (NRCJ (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Page 13 BALANCE SHEETAS A T31 MARCH 2024 CIO Number.. 1156246 Notes Unrestricte Restn"cted 2024 2024 Total Jnrestricte( Restricted 2024 2023 2023 ASSETS.. Current Assets Sundry Debtors Cash at Bank and-in-hand 18.804 18,804 53.950 346, 107 226,357 72, 754 364,911 226,357 51,507 116,311 167,818 292, 157 292.157 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year (14. 759) (14, 759) (Yl,813) (14.759) (14. 759) (11,813) Net Current Assets 292,157 57,995 350. 152 226,357 156,005 NET ASSETS 292.157 57,995 350.152 226,357 156,005 FUNDS Notes 31.03.24 31.03.23 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 292, 157 292,157 57,995 350,152 226,357 156,005 382,362 57,995 57.995 292,157 Approved by the trustees at a mmIttee meeting held on 28th November 2024 and signed on their behalf Claire Goge
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS (NRC) (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Page 14 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparation The financial statements h8ve been prepared under the historical cost convention. and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice Charities (SORP) (FRS 102), Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued January 2019. appliGable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011. Ultimate Controlling Party NRC is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation controlled and managed by the Management Committee/fnistees individually named in the Annual Report. Income Income is brought into account on a receiv8ble basis. Intangible Income Intangible incon7e. in the form of donated faGilities 8nd voluntary help etc.. is not included in the finanGial statements since it is not considered pr8Gticable to quantify such income. Expenditure Expenditure is stated inclusive of value added tax, and is bmught Into account in the year in whiGh it is due. Costs are allocated to fvnctional headings on the bases of direct Gosts plus overheads on a fair and reasonable estimated ba&'s. Pensions The CIO operates a NESTpension scheme. Reseryes The current reserve policy is to maintain a minimum of 6 months average running costs. Risk The trustees do not believe the CIO is subject to any substantial risk beyond the liabilities disclosed in its Annual Report and Accounts. The organisation has public. employer liabilty insurance to protect the CIO in c8se of a claim.
NORTHAMPTONSHJRE RAPE CRISIS (NRC) (Charltable Incorporated Oryanisation) Page 15 NOTES TO THEACCOUNTS Total UnrestricteoRestricted 2024 Total 2023 Donations Gllander Foundation Just Giving Co-op Community Fund Michael Guest Charitable Trust The Big Give Frances & Augustus Newman Foundation B8rr8tts Foundation Arts Network Jumble888 Ltd Other 300 5.716 3,069 5,000 1,634 250 310 2.413 5.716 3,069 5,000 1,634 705 10,000 3,000 1,200 3,000 1,200 943 20.862 943 20,862 2,577 16,255 Charitable Activities Grants.. WNC Ministry of JustlC8 NHS- SARC The Brook Tnist Lloyds TSB Foundation Northants PoliG6 & Crime Commiswoner Horner Foundation Rape Crlsis England & Wales The Henry Smith Charity Other Income 13,890 219,986 15,OOQ 10,000 27, 250 87,464 q2,554 250,027 250, 027 15,000 15,000 25,000 25,090 54,901 54,901 23,350 23,35Q 46,000 1.335 493,479 40.000 328.278 368.278 Total UnrestrlcteoRestricted 2024 Total 2023 Employment Costs Gross Salan'es Employer Nl Employer Pension 10,249 214,390 224,639 15,780 15,780 512 8,085 8,597 10.761 238,255 249.016 219,666 15,880 8,236 243, 782 No employee earned in &xcess of £60.000 during the year. The average number of employees during the year was." 7 (2023.'7) During the year, Ihe trustees received no remuneration, The total expenses reimbursed to the trustees amounts to nil (2023.'nil)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS (NRC) (Charltable Incorporated Organisation) Page 16 NOTES TO THEACCOUNTS Total UnrestricteoRestricted 2024 Total 2023 Debtors Sundry Pre-paid 314 18.490 18.804 314 18.490 18,804 32,563 18.944 51.507 Cash at Bank CIO Current No 2 Account CCLA Account Cash in Hand 57,180 288,927 57,180 288,927 45,038 297, 630 346, 107 346,707 342, 668 Total Resth'Gted 2024 Total 2023 UnrestrlGted Creditors amounts falllng due wlthln one year Other Creditors Deferred income Accruals (13,959) (13,959) (10,593) (800) (800) (1.220) (14.759) (14.759) (11,813) Unrestricted Funds Opening Balance 01.04.23 Closing Balance Transfers 31.03.24 Movement Movement In Out General Reserve 226.357 226.357 77.159 (11,359) 77, 159 (11,359) 292,157 292, 157 Designated fund There are no designated funds at present
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS (NRC) (Charltable Incorporated Oryanlsatlon) Page 17 NOTES TO THE ACCOUhtTS Restricted Funds Opening Balance 01.04.23 Closing Balance Transfers 31.03.24 Movement Movement In Out Ministy of Justice Northants Police & Crime Comm Greggs Foundation NADASA Bmok Trust Henry Smith Charfty Horner Foundation 95.940 45.030 2,481 250,027 (345,967) 54,901 (56, 115) (2,481) (245) 43,816 1,870 1,625 23,350 (23,350) 12,554 156.OQ5 12.554 57,995 330.148 (428,158) Ministry of Justic& grant Is to pmvide counselling sessions Northants Police & Crime Commissioner- Towards an additlonal ISVA/client assessor for services relating to Domestic and Sexual Violence Greggs Foundation - Sexual Violence Group Work and 'Power Program, for Women NADASA - Funds held for NADASA Henry Smith Charity- Towards CEO salary costs Horner Foundation - Towards costs relating to understanding healthy relationships and identrfiying sexual harassment. ultimate Contmlling Party The Charity is conirolled by the board of Trustees who are listed in tha Trustees, Annual Report