Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Charitable Incorporated Organisation Nurnber: 1156246 Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 ORTHAN1vfop15141FIE RAPE CRISIS Contents Page Reference and Administration information Trustee's Annual Report Statement of Financial Activities 4-14 15 Statement of Financial Position 16 Accounting Policies Notes to the Financial Statements 17 18-20 Independent Examiners Report 21 Page | 2 We listen. We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 Reference and Administrative Information Registered CIO Number 1156246 Registered Office 2nd floor Warwick House Cliftonville Northampton NNI 5BE Trustees Claire Gogerty Chalr Lynell Lewis Trustee Donna Marie Durrant Trustee/Secretary Chief Executlve Offjcer Dawn Thomas Bankers The Co-operative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6wr Independent Examiner Lorraine Scullion MAAT 17 Peregrine Place East Hunsbury Northampton NN4 OSL Page | 3 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 TRUSTEES REPORT 2024-2025 The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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 charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing 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 effects 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. Vlslon 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 services to victims of Sexual violence. We have referred to the Charity Commi55ion's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives 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 | 4 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts st For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 2024-2025 Im act at a Glance Coun5elling and emotional 5UPPOrt sessions delivered Number of SurvNors 5UPPOrted by our ISVA Support Sessions attended Psycho.Ed GTIWP Work Se5slon5 3711 4200 86 98 Client Demo ra hic Data Client Age Breakdown Client Gender Breakdown ?50 Female 8.1% Mèle I.IX Tr•n$9ender I SY. Non-binary 0 8% Not given • Known Vnknown Alle ed Per etrator Data Not Stated 87.5 % _ Alleged perpetrator known to the victim 6. 5 % _ Relationship to the victim Not Stated 6 % - Alleged perpetrator unknown to the victim 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 | 5 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 CEO Reflections I would like my report to reflect the joy that quite often resonates throughout the organisation in all its forms. We often witness the conflicting feelings of joy, when a client finally secures a conviction of their perpetrators. There is both joy and sadness when a client has their final session with the counsellor, there is joy of securing funding to continue the work of NRC and there is joy working with a committed and dedicated team of women, within the staff team, our Trustees and counsellors. As an organisation we continue to embrace a hybrid model of working, which combines in-person and remote work, this allows for a flexible approach that can cater to the diverse preferences and the needs of clients, counsellor5 and members of the staff team. This adaptability not only supports the well-being of all involved but also ensures that our service delivery remains uninterrupted and accessible, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the workplace and our clients, needs. Behind the scenes, as an organisation we have worked tirele551y to get clarity on the government pledge to "Halve Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in a decade" and how this pledge will benefit victims/survivors of sexual violence, whether recent of historic. As I write this report the details are beginning to emerge and these details are difficult to digest; there is now a shift in where the intervention will take place, with the emphasis on targeting the most prolific perpetrators of domestic violence with an investment of £53 million pounds, for perpetrator programmes. Over the past few months, we've begun building a directory of potential new funders whose values align with NRC'S work. We've already reached out to several local funders and will continue to invest time and energv into applying to national ones. Thi5 is a hopeful and exciting step forward, one that reflects our ongoing commitment to securing sustainable support for the future of NRC. NRC'S annual Reclaim the Night IRTNI march is NRC'S way to encourage partner organisations and members of our community to come together and campaign for safety on our street5. The RTN march is also a further way in which we can work to reduce the stigma around talkin8 about sexual violence, so that more victims and survivors feel able to ask for and seek support. In 2024 it was a joy to see so many of Northamptonshire's community join us in their hundreds making 2024 our biggest event to date. We will hope to build on this in 2025. bthq¥{cy I,y Page | 6 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 Our Associations We are members of the national organisation Rape Crisis England and Wales {RCEW) 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 NRCS board of trustees continue to work tirelessly to enable us to deliver our trauma informed services, providing 'best value, for survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse. Return on Investment NRC can demonstrate its 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 £3.15 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 year ahead, we will remain focused on diversifying our funding streams by exploring available opportunities both within and beyond the county. We will also continue to strengthen our efforts in individual giving and community fundraising. As part of this commitment, we will endeavour to exhaust all viable funding avenues an undertaking that requires significant time and dedicated resource. 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 sectorto achieve our aims. Services & Cam ai ns We remain the only free-at-the-point-of-access, trauma-informed, specialist sexual violence service in the county, offering support to survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse, regardless of when an incident occurred. We continue to focus on making our seniices relevant and accessible to all survivors of sexual violence across Northamptonshire. l. Counsellin 2024-2025 Stats: 6 new volunteer counsellors completed their training and joined us. By the end of the year, we had 27 active Volunteer Counsellors. 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 staff team who are supported by a much larger team of dedicated Volunteer Counsellors. Our Volunteers enable us to reach out to 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 are all working together to support people in their journey to healing (Volunteer Coun5ellor) 3. Grou Work and Peer Su ort In 2023, we ran the first ArtTherapy course at our offices in Warwick House. Since its launch, we have delivered this course six times, offering both daytime and evening sessions to ensure it is as accessible as possible to a wide range of survivors. We are currently exploring way5 to expand acce55ibility further, including the potential to deliver the course through an online platform. The Art Therapy course complements our Page | 7 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts st For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 counselling services by providing a unique space to explore emotional wellbeing through regulation techniques, psychoeducation, and the development of resilience skills. The sessions were run by Jen Tasker from Go Art Therapy and proved incredibly popular with clients, both before and alongside their counsellin8 session5. The group is now an integral and established part of our service delivery. 4.En in with New Local MPS and Government VAWG Tar ets During the 2024-2025 financial year, we proactively engaged with both newly elected Members of Parliament for Northamptonshire Mike Reader (Northampton South) and Lucy Rigby (Northampton North)-as well as the new Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCCI for Northamptonshire. Following the election of a Labour government in July 2024, a national target was set to halve cases of violence against women and girls IVAWGI by the end of the parliamentary term in 2029. In response, we have participated in meetings and interviews with local representatives to explore how organisations such as the Northamptonshire Rape Crisis INRCI can contribute to achieving this goal. Our focus has been both on supporting the implementation of effective local strategies and on ensuring government accountability through the sharing of frontline insights and expertise. On Sunday 8 December, our CEO Dawn Thomas attended an invitation only and exclusive roundtable event with Mike Reader and Cabinet Minister, Anneliese Dodds, to "highlight equality-based issues in the constituency, and a chance for both of them to hear about the work and priorities of organisations like yours" 5. Tralnln 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 {IAPT} staff delivering Talking Therapies. 6. Partnershl Workln 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 {Februaryl and No More Week (March) An information stands at WNC'S International Women's Day event Planned information sta115 at Northampton College and Rushden Youth Engagement events 7. Reclaim the Ni ht In 2024, we again organised the Northampton Reclaim the Night march. As in previous year5 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. *EQAllI nE laGltr EMD VIENcE AGAIAT WQhlEN 2024's march was the most well attended to date and carne in the immediate wake of the murder of local woman Harshita Brella. This added focus and poignancy to an already impactful event. Page18 We listen. We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 In the lead up, we ran two banner making workshops and engaged with the University of Northampton {UON} and other local groups. Local MP, Mike Reader, attended and engaged meaningfully with the march. 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 Services (NDASI. 7. Volunteers Week 2024 To celebrate Volunteerfs Week 2024, we ran a day of CPD activities to say thank you to our Volunteer Counsellors. This included sessions on 'Psychologically Informed Approaches to Understanding and Working with Trauma, lead by our placement psychologist, and an intro to Art Therapy with Jen from 'Go Art TherapW. The Year Ahead In light of the changing political and economic environment and the continuing growth of referrals into our service, the coming year will see the continued implementation of our multi-year business plan, further service development and work toward our goal of increased visibility to meet demand, opportunities and challenges as they arise. We have been heartened by the local and national commitments to reducing VAWG and the engagement shown from our local MPS with NRC as a service for survivors. We will continue to work closely with them to help, and to hold them to account as they tackle their target of halving VAWG by 2034. Page | 9 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 What Our Clients Sa "Tkarik you for Kelpin9 fina myself agdin. for kelping me be kinde¥ to rTryself. For nderStandIng listenirLg to me kelpirn9 rfte feel strong enoLtgK to face the world!" 'HetalirL9 15 like trdinin9 tx muscle. Sometimes you need tx rest day, bwt eventally you 9et stronger" '1 Yedlly Kad giverL and was sinking furtKeY into rny depression tken spoke to YOU tand everytkin9 ckdnged for tke better. You Yeally are lifesavers" "TKank YO for teaching me Kow to gtain black control of my life, find y peace live my 'fe witk Positivity" ndtiunal -ouireacl)rtJ +4111k. future . siron% ,< - ianfvs•d h.Iiip)' trigfvs JiisIILL? iiLkx)EIK undaiion hip 'd•pr•ssion d•Pr•ssio IP¥,jVieThti-o,iA. J,- • Xf¢Pt rt) behiftd jbélieve- I".I"'r"' .w"onh u¥Jh future bè.lieve l()i)l¢i y =. Page 110 We listen, We believe, We 5UPPOrt
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 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 for the year have remained consistent with earlier years, with continued Substantial support from the Ministry of Justice, Office of the Police. Fire & Crime Commissioner {OPFCCI, SARC, The Horner Foundation and The Lloyds Bank Foundation. Cost control remains Strong with day-to-day re50urcing 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 is 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 services. We remain grateful to all our independent funders, both locally and nationally, who have enabled the charity to continue to grow and provide essential service5 throughout this period of ongoing economic uncertainty. Our restricted reserves 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 reviewed annually alongside the presentation of the budget for the following year to assess if it remains appropriate for the current economic climate and NRUS own circumstances. The Year Ahead We anticipate ongoing challenges in the year ahead as we navigate the changing landscape and priorities of our funders and the requirement to meet the needs of a growing cohort of clients seekin8 support. Our focus remains on our four key areas to ensure our services are available to all who need them, both now and in the future: Accessibility Prevention Sustai nability Governance & Infrastructure Governance Northamptonshire Rape Crisis (NRC) 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 maxirnum of eightTru5tees as defined under charity law and those serving during the year are listed on page 2. During 24/25, the Board met approximately everytwo months. Meetings were held both online and in person. None of the Trustees have any beneficial interest in the Charity. Page | 11 We listen, We believe, We sUPPOrt
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 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 Charity's 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 trustees 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 Trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate internal and external training events where these will facilitate their understanding of the role. Leadershi Operational day-to-day management of the Charity is delivered under the direction of the CEO who holds significant experience and relevant specialised skills and knowledge for the key operational activities of the Charity. anisation The Board meets bi-monthly to discuss and approve all major strategic decisions 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 between the operation and the board, During the year there are 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 facilitates close working relationships with two other victim focused agencies located within the building: The Sunflower Centre and Voice for Victims. N Rc's role as a key partner and provider of essential support services is clear and, together with Voice 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 ISARCI and is part of the collaboration: Northamptonshire against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse INADASA}. Multi-agency work 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 Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises: Page | 12 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts 5t For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Bi-monthly review of the risks the charity may face. The establishment of systems and procedures 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 ref lect good practice. These procedures are reviewed annually to ensure they still meet the needs of the charity. Bud eta Control and Re ortin Financial monitoring and update reports are produced monthly and presented to the Board every two months. The company employs 8 full and part time staff together with an average of 26 volunteer coun5ellors. Goln 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. Trustees, Res onslbillt In Relation to the Financlal 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 Policie5). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales 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 resource5 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 responsible for keeping proper accounting records and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset5 of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page | 13 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts st For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 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 this information has been communicated to the Examiner. th The Trustee's Report was approved by the Board on 18 September 2025, and signed on their behalf. Claire Gogertv Chair Page114 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Cris15 Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31, March 2025 STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Total Unrestricted Reslri¢ted Notes 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 Income fmm.. Donalions 13,396 56,327 11.T27 13,396 3g8,644 11.727 20,862 40,000 16,297 Charilable Activities 342,317 328,278 Investments Other Income 1,870 330. 148 Total Income 342317 423 767 77,159 Expendlture on.. R8ising Funds Charltable Actlvtties Employment costs Recruitment 51,278 220,161 2,506 2, 705 11,826 13.686 2,995 492 271.439 2,506 2,705 11,826 13,686 2,995 492 10, 761 238,255 S,T61 5,147 10,610 8,780 3,882 276 Volunlearexpenses Volunteer Support Costs Training Travel D8S Checks Stalionerylposlage Telephones RenVRales 2.321 3.306 3,300 10,194 12,564 2.321 3.306 2,368 3,820 3,300 10, 194 12,950 Group Work Sundri8S 6,444 386 598 PUbl11y1afke1ln9 Cost of generating funds bid wnling etc. Fumiture & Equipmenl 16.265 16.285 32,568 1.831 1,851 2,871 Equipment IT including new w8b: Publicalion8L8ubscriplions Sessional WOH 16.849 16,849 20,886 2,316 76,018 1,156 6,345 67,970 67.970 904 Cleaning Insurance 8,104 8,104 Prof8ssional Fees Independent EXaminatnS Trustee Expens8S Total Expenditure Nel incom6/expendilu Ttsnsferbetween funds 688 680 51.664 398.687 450 351 428 158 29.786 (56,370) (26,584) 65,800 (98,010) Total funds brought fonvard Total funds carried lOard 292.157 57.995 3x1, 152 226 357 156,005 321.943 323 568 292 157 57,995 All Income and expondituTr d&rivgd from continuing activitS The sÈ8tement offinancial aclivities includes allgas and losses recognised dunng the year Page115 We listen, We believe. We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts st For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 BALANCE SHEET AS Af31 MARCH 2025 CIO Number,. 1156246 Notes Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Total Unresiri¢ted Restrfcted 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 ASSETS.. Current Assets Sundry Deblors 262 21.938 22.200 18,804 Cash at Bank 8n&ln*and 321681 310.754 292.157 321.943 11,011 292 157 72.754 Creditors Amounts felling due thln one year (9,386) (9.386) (14, 759) (9,386) (9.386) {14, 759) Net Current Assets 321.943 1,625 323.568 292 157 57,995 NET ASSETS 321.943 1.625 323 568 292 157 57.995 FUNDS Notes 31.03.25 31.03.24 Unrestricted Funds 321,943 321.943 292.157 R8Stncted Funds 57.995 321943 1,625 323 $68 350 152 Approved by the trtte8S at a commitlee meeting 17ekl on IW September 2025 and signed on their behalf Claire GO Page116 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts st For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepad under the histOriGal cost Gonv&ntion. and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice Charities (SORP) (FRS 102), Accounting and Reporting by Chan"ties issued January 2079, applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Chan"ties Act 2011. Ultimate Controlllng Party NRC is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation controlled and managed by the Management Commitlee/fNstees individually named in Ihe Annual Report. Income Income is brought into account on a receivable basis. Intangible Incomo Intangible income, in the fom of donated faGilities and voluntary help etc.. is not included in the financial statements since it is not considered practicable to quantify such income. Eypenditure Expenditure is stated inclusiv8 of value added tax, and is brought into account in th8 year An which it Is due. Costs ere 811ocated to functional he8dings on the bases of direct costs plus overheads on a fair and reasonable estimated basis. Pensions The CIO operates a NEST pension scheme. Reserves The current reserve policy is to maintain a minimum of 6 months average running costs. Risk The Inistees do not believe the CIO is subjeGt to any substantial iisk beyond the liabilities disclosed in its Annual Report and Accounts. The organisation has public, emph)yer liability insurance to protect the CIO in case of a claim. Page | 17 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 NOTES TO THEACCOUNrs Total Total Unrestrlcled Restrfcted 2025 2024 Donations GilanderFoundation 400 400 300 Just Giving Co-op Community Fund Icha&l Guest Cl)8ritable Trust 2.280 2,280 5,716 1.621 1.621 3.069 The Big Gwe Pelerbomugh Dlocese 8arr8tts Found8fion 1,634 1.000 3,000 Arts N8lwork 1,200 other 8,095 8.095 943 13.396 13,396 20,862 Charitabl¢ Aetivities Gr8nts.' WNC 7.840 7.84Q Mlnlslry of JusU¢e NHS- SARC 265,046 265,046 31,327 250,027 15,000 31,327 NNC 2.016 2,016 Lloyds TS8 F¢und8llon Alorthants PolK& & Crim8 CoMmissAeT 25,000 25,000 54,901 54,901 54,901 Homer FoUndatn 12.514 12,514 The Henry Smith Charlty Other Income 23,350 5&327 342.317 398.644 368.278 Total Total Unresti?cted Restri¢ted 2025 2024 Employment Costs Gross S81aries 50.574 192.640 243.214 224,639 EmployerNI Employer Pension 18.465 18,465 15,780 704 8.597 51.278 220.161 271,439 249,016 No employee e8med in excess of £60,000 dung the year. The average numberolemployees during the yparwas." 7 (2024.'7) During the year, the trustees received no remuneralm, The lo¢al expenses le1mbuOd to ¢hg trustees arnounts to nil (2024.'ni- Page | 18 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Total Total Unrnstrlcted Restrlcted 2025 2024 Debtors Sundry PTe*aid 262 262 314 21.938 21.938 18,490 262 21.938 22,200 18,804 Cash at Bank CIO Cuftvnt No 2 Account 95.100 95,100 57.180 CCIA A¢¢ount 21&6S4 275.654 288.927 Cash in Hand 370.754 310.754 346, 107 Total Totsl Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Creditors amounts falling due within oneyear Olher Creditors (8,586) (8,586) (73,959) Deferred Income Aru81$ 800 800 800 9,386 9.386 14, 759 Unrestrlcled Funds Openlng Balance Closlng Balance Movefftent Movement 01.04.24 Out Transfers 31.03.25 General Reserve 292 157 321,943 292. 157 81,450 51.664 321943 Deslgnated fund There are no designated funds alpsent Page | 19 We listen, We believe, We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Restrlcted Funds Opening 8alance Closing Balance Movement Movement 01.04.24 In Out Transfers 31.03.25 Ministry of Justrc6 Alorthants Police & Cnin8 Comm 265.046 (265.046) (98, 717) (7.480) 43,816 54,901 WNC 7,480 NADASA 1.625 1,625 NNC 2.016 (2.016) 25.068 Homer FoUndatn 12,554 12.514 57,995 341,957 398.32T 1.625 Ministry olJustice grant Is to prov• counselling $es$ions Northant8 PolK& 8 Crime CommisSler- Tow8rds 8n additional ISVA1cent 4s58ssor forservKes relating to Oomeslic and Sexual vnce Greggs Foundalion- Sexual Violence Group Woth and'PowerProgrnm' lor Women NADASA - Funds held lor NADASA Henry Smith Ch8rtty- Towards CEO salary costs Homer Foundation- Towards cosls relating to underslandlng healtty relationshps and identifying sexu81 harassment. Ultlmate Controlling Party The Chantyis controlled by lh• bogrf ol Twstses WI are listed in the Trustees. Annual Report Page120 We listen, We believe. We support
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" March 2025 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees ofr NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RAPE CRISIS Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number: 1156246 I report on the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on the attached pages 15 to 20 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 thi5 year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
Examlne the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and section 4{Illc) of the Charitles Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charlty Commission (under section 14515){b) of the 2011 Act. State whether particular matters have come 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 is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair viev/' 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 qUIreMents. To keep accounting record5 in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Att: and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply wlth the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, with the methods and principle5 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 orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Lorraine Scullion MAAT 2. October 2025 Page121 We listen, We believe. We 5UPPOrt