Charity registrjtion number 1160555
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMEIYTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE If4FORMATION
Tru5t¢¢s
Ms S Morton
M5 T Aancham'an
Ms A Waheed
Ms D Nelson
Mrs A Whalley
Mr5 LJop50D
H K Hundal
fvls L Mateescu
Ms H Nisb¢t
Ms S Walsh
Mrs J Gondwe-Atkins
(Appointed 31 May 20231
{Appointed 26 Julv 2023)
(Appointed 31 July 2024)
{Appointed 27 No*ernb¢r 20241
{Appointed 27 Novcmber 20241
(Appointed 27 NDvembeT 2024)
(AppoiDled 25 Septrmb¢r 2024)
Charity Dumber
1160555
Independent examiner
HW Associates Limited
Portmill House
Porrmill Lane
Hiichin
Herts
SG5 IDJ
Bankers
B8rclai's Bank PLC
Lcicestrr
LE87 2BB
Unity TTUSt Bank plc
PO Box7913
Planetary Road
WillenlLall
WVI 9DG
Solicitors
Pictons Soli¢itots LLP
Studio K12
274 Witan Gate West
Witan Studios
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 IEJ
Russell-cookc LLP
2 Puiney Hill
Londo
SW15 6AB

WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
CONTENTS
Page
TnLStees' report
i-io
Independent examin¢fs rq)ort
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Statement of fulancial activilies
12- 13
Balance sheet
14
Statcmcnt of cash flows
15
Notes to the fmancial statemeE
16-32

WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The tNstees present their annual T¢POrt and financial statements for the year ended 31 Ma￿￿ 2024.
The financial statements bave been prepared in accord¥mce with the accountiDgpolicies setout in not¢ I to th¢ finyncial stat¢ments
and cotnply Th'ith the charity'5 governing docum¢nl the ChariticsArt2011 ￿d"AccountingandRep0rtjng by CharAties: Swernenl
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective l January 20191.
Objectives 9Dd activities
The object for which the organi5ation is ¢slablished is to relieve the distrcss and suffering cxpuienced by women and theiT
children who have experienced dotnestic abusc. ￿ defined in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 by.
(a) providing refuge acconunodation and outreach 5UPPOrt where women and 1heir children who have experienced
domestic abuse Ca￿ enjov tetnporaTr rest and protection from abuse. with a YieK' to their stsrting ind¢p¢ndent livin& and
obtaining a pernian¢nt legal separniion or divorce if they ate married or have a civil partnership and
{bl Providing support and as5i5tance in obtainin8 le￿1 advicc. medical care. emotiona] support atLd relevant tnforniation
as part of a supportive process for women and iheir children who have suffered serious injury or impainnenL physical,
emotional. economic or sexual abuse
The Charity achieves its objectives by rllnntng a number of rcfijges to I￿USe women and their families and provide a drop-
in service Thiih facilitics availablc to all attendees. Th¢ Charity is supported by the locaI Council who provid¢ an annual grant
togcilL¢I with an income based on the number of resid¢nls.
Publi¢ benefit
The Trust¢es have considered the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commis%ion and are satisfied that the
Charitys faciliiies are made available to all appropriate membets of the public. Whete the ienants are unable to meet their
rental pa}Tncnts directlv. rent is secured Tria houslng benefit to cnsurc thai accommodalion can be provided without ref¢￿nCe
to their financial position_ There is 8 national hclpline available 24 hours a daN' and in ¢m¢rgcnc)' situations local members of
staff can be called upon at anv time. The Trust¢¢s and sthff of ihc Charitv are contilluing to rdi5e aThar¢n¢ss of the Charity's
5crvices to ¢xlcnd its usage.

WOMEN'S AID IL¥ LUTON
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 K4RCH 2824
llltroduetion
In th¢ 2023124 perio￿ the chaTity succe55fully itTrpleJnen*d its thrtt-v¢ar 5trdtegy. -BuildiHg B¢tt¢T Futur¢s Together." Its
mission is to become a leading organisation that delivers the most impactfijl aftd highest qualitsT accommodation-based support
and it)terveniions for ii'ornen affected by gender-based abuse and exploitaiion. along with their children.
The ¢harity strives lo miligate the d¢v8slating ¢ff¢cts of g¢nder-based ab￿C and exploitation on all women and children throiigh
safeguardin& empoiYellnenL and cducaiion. Its principles align closely with those of the Women'sAid Federdtion of England,
reinforcing its commitsnent to this viÉal ￿uSe.
The f harity'5 new valu￿.
Diversity and inclusion
We celebrdte diversit>. and recognize that acFLieving our vision require5 actively dismantIing systemic racism and
discrimination. We are dedicatrd to championing cquity for all, fostering an organisational culture that challenges
oppression in all its fornis. W¢ promote in¢lusion and strive w ensure that everyone has the righi io access support
that ackno￿.]edge￿ Tespects and values their unique lived experiences.
CollaboratioD
We believe in the poK'cr of collaknration with women survivors. parther oruanisation& specialisl services. and
supporters io drive m¢aningful ¢hang¢. Our commitmenl involves learning from service users and working togtiher
to ensure that every woman secking our support can access the belp she needs.
AdvDcacy
As experts in Ihe field of 8eTrJer-based domestic abus< we aim (o amplify the voices of women and children
expericncing abuse and exploitation. Wc will Icvcrdgc our influence to advocate for their rights and needs.
In]Jovation
W¢ are dedicated to explorino ne* solutions to the persisteni challenges associated w'ith g¢nder-based abuse and
exploithtion. as well as addressing eMe￿Ing issue& Our goal is io CO-erea* intM)N'ative in*rventions ttul enhance
outcomes for th'omen and iheir children.

WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024
Achievemellts and performanee
Strategic Priorities glld Achievements for 2023n4
By concentrating on the clLarity s five 51rdiegi¢ priorities. meaningful change M'zs drivcn. and significant impact ￿'8S created
throughout ihe vear. Her¢ are the charitv's ke}, achievements aligned with its strategic objecti)es=
l. M¢dium Term Finan¢ial Strategy
Securing s￿￿1clent funding remained the princlpal challcngc faciDg the Clwity as ther¢ remained unrcrtainty over the funding
landscape due to the 'cost of IiviDg' crisis mad¢ wotsc b> inllation driving costs and eaiing into the real value of income as well
a5 th¢ surge in demand and increasing people chall¢ng¢s. The huge pressures on publie sector funding posed an additional risk.
The Charity prioritiz¢d ¢nhan¢ing its financial stability by developing a robust revenlle pla￿ which su¢¢¢ssfully sUPPOrted an
incrcase in rental incomc for 2023124. Reviewing the void Tnanagem¢nt processes aDd implementing a more eff¢ctiv¢ approacll
reduced void levels and increased the charity's atmual occupancy rate w 92%. AddLlionally. the charity focused on a bid writing
strntegy ivhich led io a rise in ￿all1 income.
tn the 2023-24 period. the charit) successfully expanded its funding streams thn)ugh div¢rs¢ sourc¢& ¢nhancing its ability to
serve the cotnmunity.
Core Funding and Grants
Th¢ Charity's primary funding c8me from Luton Borough Council (LBC). which supported it5 generic and comple.x needs
refuge provision, staff training and dcvelopment, the hiring of a dedicatcd Children and Families Otricer. and th¢ pTovision of
household stsrter packs for bet]eficiari¢s tran5Ltioning from ow refuges.
The charity was pleased w secur¢ a three-￿ar extension of the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF) CIF
grant. which is vital for lis H¢lplin¢ services. Addiiionally. funding from the National Lottery -A￿ardS for All. allowed thc
charity to strengthen its helpline by adding a part-time Refetral and Assessment officer. This helpline seryes &% th¢ ba¢kbonc
of the charity's operations. providing essential ]nforn￿10￿. SUPPOTL and guidance tt> individuals sc¢kinu help with domestic
abuse.
FurthemTrore, the charity obiained grants frnm Grfi¢ld WestorL the Rank Foundatio￿ and ihe National Lottery to help offset
core c05t increases due to the rising ¢051 of livin&
Enhancements to Children's Services
The eharits s servi¢es for children w¢r¢ significantly enhanced thTough a grant from BBC Children in Need which funded a
Senior Development Officer lor Children and Yourkg People. Thts role focusei on building COnDections with schools and )'outh
orgdnisations to address the g￿￿ing need for awareness and prevention of Ellth¢althy r¢latlOliship5 atnoDg cbildren.
Tbrough the BLCF Luton Citizen GranL th¢ charity partnered witb 'Wise about Food, CIC io offer h¢alth! cooking N'orkshops
for its b¢neficiari¢s. This funding a150 5upporled the creation of a Food Calendar w aid the charity's fundrnising initiatives.
To furnish the charit)'s newlv leased refuge with essential housebold items. additional support w&% received from the Jane Cart
Almshouse Trust Fund.

WOMEN'S AID IN LtrroN
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Community Outreach and Awaren￿9
Th¢ cELaritv continued to invest in outreach ¢ffort5 to conneclwith the widercommunity and support survivors and profe55ionaIs
in accessing its service5. By participating in numerou5 LO¢￿ fonllll5. networks. and sI￿¢gi¢ partn¢rship meeting5. the charity
raised aii'areness of its offerings. shared expertt"se. and ensuTed its athive role in the multi-agency response to domestic abuse
acrc>ss Luton aDd BedfordshiTe. This collaborative approach has improved the coordination of support and enhanced the safety
and well-b¢in8 of our b¢nefi¢iaries.
Voluntary Support 2nd Donations
The chaTlty is immcnsel). gratcful for the gencrosity of individuals and organisations that supported the charity. throughoul the
year. Many dedicated thcir tiJne and donatcd essential items such as clothin& toiletrie5. and food. Thi5 invaluable support has
made a significant dtfference in the chariry's ability to serve those tn need.
2. A¢¢ornrnodAtion Strxtegy
Ln Nov¢mber 2023, th¢ charity secured the leasc on a neu. HMO property for its beneficiaries providing modern accommodalions
and a spacious living area to replace an outdated refuge previously le￿d from Luton Borough Council. The charity successfully
obtained HMO licenscs for a]1 ils r¢fiJg¢s. While the charity tdenlified potential new properties for purchase to diversify its
accotnmodation offerings. it pau5¢d the5¢ plans duc lo uncertainties sU￿ound1ng interest rate fluctualions. Instea¢1 the charity
cornmissioned a long-t¢rn] financial slre5s trsling exercise to assess mortgage viability and inforn] funwe property portfolio
eypansion.
3. Workforce D¢v¢lopmeDt
During 2023124. the charitv placed a strong emph&5is on [cr￿Ing its re¢NLtmcnt and induction procc&scs for stsff and voluntecrs.
Its Senior Leadership team benefited from One-ol￿one ¢oa¢hing and group Tefl¢¢tive PTadice scssions. whil¢ th¢ CEO participatd
in peer action Icarning sets.
The charit), also welcotned three new volun*crs, who brouglLt valuable support and dii'erse skills aeross various roles.
AdditionallN'. the charitv proi'ided placement opporbjnitics for a Social Media Apprcnlic¢. a Social ￿'Or￿- Studcnl and an itkterr
enrichin8 Its team and enhancing tls ¢apacii)' io serve ih¢ CODununit)'.
4. Service Improvernent
The charity continued to face opcrdtional challenges and increlsed demand for services. ILS improvement program focused on
¢nhan¢inq op¢rational and orgattisational goyemance proccsses. Through upgrading thc ouldata phone svst¢m to a cloud-bas¢d
solution, the cbaritr significantly reduced rr issues and improved its helplin¢ aDd on-¢all serYi¢es.
In March 2024. the charity achieved Cy'ber Essentials Plus accreditation. reinforcing its commitment to IT security.
An eYtrerna] safeguarding audit identified ar￿8 tor improi'ement, which ￿ere addressed through an organisational safeguarding
action plan.
To str¢ngth¢n servic¢ us¢1 involv¢m¢nL a S¢rvic¢ User Involvcm¢nt Working Group w7s ¢stsblishe¢l f¢¢dback surveys were
conducte%L and bi-lieeklv residellt tneetillgs There initiated io ensure ongoing feedback loops with beneficiaries.
S. Service E%paThsion
Throughout 2023124. thc charity enhanccd its holistic service offeTinJo in collabordtion with vaTiOU5 partner agencies. scoping
inl¢rv¢ntions to support h¢alth and ￿'¢I]b¢i￿g initiativcs. Grdnt funding wa5 5ccurcd to install a clinical room. facilitating
partnerships with agencies that provide health interventioni such as sexua] hea]th and Subs&￿¢¢ misuse supporL
The charily also placed tmphlsis on services dedicated to children and young people in its refuge pmvision. Additionall)., the
charity M-as able io a¢¢ess a range of pro bono services to PTomotc beneficiaries independence. including legal and immigration
advice. ESOL classes and ¢ounseling to address the trauma as￿lated ￿'1th domestic abuse.

WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES, REPORT {coNrtNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 h£4RCH 2024
Aebievements and performanc
Th¢ Charitv contirlued to provide advice and suppor( outr¢aclL refug¢ and resettl¢m¢nt supportto Su￿1VorS of domestic abuse.
In 2023124 the charity"s helpline provision successfvlly reached 204 women in the community facing domestic abuse.
AdditÈonally. 331 individuals wcrc supported through the provision of brief support and advice. The &ssistance encompassed
specialized domcstic abuse suppon. legal and immigration guidanr£, and facilitation of refvge acce5S.
The charity continucd its vital paTthcrship iiith Luton Bornugh CounciL opernting five refuges that can accommodate up to 24
i%omen and their children at any given time and the charity is pleased to Teport that a contract eKtensiotL w&8 secured untLI June
2026.
During this peri￿ the ¢hariD provided r¢fug¢ for 58 women and 19 childArn. including four pregnant service users. Notably,
over 700/0 of the charity's bencficiaries idenlified as ia¢ially minorilise(L and the charity maintained a dedicated refuge for
omen from the South Asian ¢otJmiunÉty.
Additionallv. th¢ charity Support￿ 10 worn¢n with complex need& including mentsl health and substance tnisuse challen8¢
in our sp¢¢ialized refug¢.
The charity's dedi¢ai¢d t¢am of support otTi¢ers offered one-on-olle emotional support and advo¢acy. addressing issucs r¢lated
to domesti¢ abuse and providin8 practical housing assistance to those at risk of homelessness.
Each beneficiary received a cfrproduce( person<entered support and safetv plan, which is regularlv rel'iewed to ensure it
meets their evolving needs. The averdge slay in the charity's refuges was five month4 allo￿l￿g the provisxon ofcompreh¢nsive
support.

WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES, REPORT (coiYfiNuED)
FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 MARCH 2Q24
Summary of support provided
Financial Support:
750/fj of the charitv's service users Teceived diverse financial assistance. including help &ccessing benefiE income SUPPDrL debt
manag¢menL and deslitution aid.
Immigration Support:
340/0 accessed immigration a5SiStance, including support for miwt victims of domestic abuse and help in regularizing their
imrnigration sLatU5.
Criminal and Civil Justice
320/0 utilized civil justice supporL receiving guidance on injunctions. family la￿. and nayigating the criminal justice system.
Housing Support
93 /0 accessed housing support. whi¢h iD¢Luded emergency ￿¢0￿Modation, home security improvements, and i¢nancy
maint¢nance assistance.
WorK TrAIni￿g and Educ¥tional
480/0 benefited from educational support. iThcluding job seaT¢h &s5i5taTLce. training opportiinLti¢8 atKI volunte¢riDg.
Physical He*lth
570/y received help with physicat health. including support to regist¢r w'ith a GP and access necessary treaunents.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing
60Vo accessed emotional health suppori including counselins life skills trdininv and group ￿'01k programmes.
S¢rviee User Findings
The ¢harity's s¢rvice user survey revealed thai its refuge provision is highly valued by its ben¢fi¢iartes. An impressive 97ts/0 of
respondents indicated they would reconll￿end the charity's refuge5 to others in ne£￿ whilc 980/0 fated the charity's staff as
extremely or very frieJLdly and supportive. reflecting a high Icvel of satisfaction and gratitude among those the charitir scrves.
It is importantto acknowledge andthanks to all the dedicated staff. trustees and volunteers M'hose unwavering support has enabled
the charity to deliver high-quality refuge, outredch. and domestic abuse Se￿iCeS to women and children. The charity is immensely
proud ot its achicvements and remains cornmitted to continuously monitoring and elaluating its services. Bv activcly seeking
feedback trom it5 beneficiaries. sI￿ttl.. trustees, and volunteers. the charity aims to enlLance its service delivery and ensure it meets
thc ¢volving ne¢ds of thos¢ it Serves.
Investment Policy
The Trustecs have considered the most appropriate policy for investing fimds and haTre agreed that 5pecialised interest-bearing
bank accounts meettheir requirements with a Vie￿ to achieiiog the bea available rate of interest to m&Kimize investment in¢orne.
The Trust¢es Consider the return on investsnents io be appropria* in the current economic climate.

WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR EJVDED 31 MARCH 2024
Financial review
The Trustees have prepared the ￿COUnts in accordance with the Swement of Recommended Practice ISORPI foT Chariti¢s.
"hich supplcmetsts th¢ traditional income and expenditure account with a Ststement of Financial Activities (SOFAI. which
records r¢souJc¢s r¢¢eived and spent.
A detailed review of the fmancial posilior) is shown in the Statrment of Financial Activities. The following is a summary of
th¢ ke). points relating to our f￿￿K(al perfomiance for 2023124:_
Income increas¢d by 30.180/0 10 £999,173 (2023: £767.i32). Growth came fTom a 15.40/u in donations and le8acies
in¢orn¢ to £i24.008 (2023: £454.0841 with increase of 50.8WTr in ¢harilabl¢ activiiies incom¢ to £472.503 (2023= £3 [3.1541.
As a ¢ons¢quence of this inC￿a5¢ in incom¢. allied to a I1.4￿/0 in¢reas¢ in total ¢xp¢nditur¢ to £964,625 (2023.. £865.250),
the net movement in funds incre￿ed from a defKil 0197.718 to sury)lus of £34.548. The totsi fund balance at the 3 1st March
2024 was £1:203,208 (2023.. £1.168.660) ¢omprising of =
Unr¢stri¢t¢d fimds Igenernl)
Unrestricted funds (designated)
Restricted Funds
Representing N¢1 Asset5
1.081.132
112.000
1.203.208
The closing bank balance at 3 1st Matth 2024 was £411.14912023.' £306.6271.
A de¢ailed review of th¢ fuwi¢ia] position is sho￿￿ in th¢ Stat¢m¢nt of Fi￿ancial Activities.
Reserves Policy
The Trustee5 have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not commilled or invested in tangible fL¥ed assets (the
fr¢¢ reserves) held by ihc Charitv should b¢ three months ofthe ￿0￿c¢S expended. which equates to approximatclv £145,000.
Al this level. the irustees feel that they would be able lo ¢ontinu¢ the current activities of the Charity in the event of a significant
drop in fi]ndin
It would provid¢ a lim¢ fram¢ in w'hich it would be necessary ts) consider how ihe funding w'ould be replaced
or activities changed.
The T￿￿¢S have allocat¢d funds io severdl designated fi]nds for specific purposc5' in particular to a fijnd to provide for
redundan¢v pa)Thents in the event of closute and a fund 5houkl it be Th¢cessary to ifflproNe or r¢lo¢ate pr¢mises. The clwities
reserves are curren¢lv £148,000 which is abov¢ the pr¢feffed level. The trustees CODtinue to endeavor to InC￿a5¢ th¢ reserv¢s
during th¢ next financial y¢2r.

WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 K4RCH 2024
Plans for future periods
The charity is commitsed to advancing its 'Building Better Futures Together" strdtegy. aligning with its five 5tr&te8i¢ priorities
throughoui 2024125 and beyond.
Mediutn-Tertn Financial Stratc
The charit! recognizes the impotLqnce of developing a long-tcnn r¢venue plaDniDg approach. The focu5 will be Oll divetsifying
thc charity's property portfolio io increase property-related income. alongsidt implementing a robust fi￿d[aiSing strntegy.
Accommodation Strate
To enhance the availability and qualitv of safe accommodation for iiomen and children fleeing domestic abuse. the charity aims
to incre&se the number of refuge units. The ch￿lty will a]so improve ekisting properties to create psychologically inforned
environmenrs and explor¢ options for ¢xpandin8 Lts central bub and service delivery. capacity.
Workforce Develo
mcnt..
Th¢ Charity remains dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of its staff arn4 leadership l¢aTD. This will be achieved by
improving access to career development opportunities through a newly developed skil]s ftam¢work. Additionally, the ehariry
aims to achieve Investor In People and Disability ConfLdent Employer accrcditation statELS.
Service Im
rovement:
The charity's commitment to improving the quality and effectiveness of its scrvices remains strong and i%ill enhance its
governance arrangetnenls by implcm¢niing an organisational ￿SlI1¢￿¢¢ fraMe￿ork to better evidence its irnpact through improved
dats collection and analysis. By seeking r¢-accreditation with Women's Aid EnglaTL(L thc charity will further demonstrate its
dedicatton to qua]itv and the importancc of servicc ￿tr feedback in shaping its developments. promoting equity, diversity. and
Service Develo
men¢:
The charity remains focused on expanding amd diversifyino its ser¥ic¢s to address the emerging and wim¢t needs of ils
beneficiarics. This w'ill involve conducting needs assessments to identify. gaps in provision. completing a comprehensive asset
and stakcholder mapping exer¢is¢, and exploring opportunities for capacity. building and joint projects. The ch￿Ily'S refreshed
marketing assels and communicaiion STriegy Mryll facilitate eDgagcm¢nt w'ith a Thide range of s(ak-¢hold¢rs.
S¢ru¢ture. govern&ince 2nd management
The CILarity was established on 18 February 2015 and is gov¢med by" its constitution adopted in December 2012. The Charity
and Luton Women's Aid (Charitv Number.. 2682651 entered into a deed of transfer on 31 Dec¢n]ber 2022. Thi5 includ¢d work
related to transfetTing the churity's assets and liabilities to the chari￿ with a ￿le￿. th the Charity operating solel>' Ihroug
Womcn's Aid in Lu¢on by 2025. Women's Aid in Luton is regi5tcrcd as a CILarity with the Charity Commission.

WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTtNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024
The trustees who were appointed after th¢ y¢ar Ii¢re:
Ms SioblLan Morton
s TaheraAanchawan
Ms Perpertua Chagonda
Nfr5 Anosh¢ Wahc¢d
Ms Dionne Nelson
Mrs Anne Whalley
Ms Laura Jopson
Mrs Carina Cyril Ezim'hou
Mrs Harshinder HundaL
(resigned 27 November 2024
(appoinled 31 May 2023)
(appoinbl 26 July 2023)
(appoinicd 26 July 2023. resigned 31 January 2024)
(appointed 31 July 20241
Th¢ twstees w'ho were appointed aftcr the ye8r end and seTved to the date ofapproval:
Mrs Jessica Aikins
Ms Lord Mateescu
rwls Helen Nisbct
Ms Sarnantha Walsh
(appointed 25 September 2024)
(appointed 27 November 2024)
lappoinled 27 November 2024)
(appointrd 27 NoveJnber20241
Appointment of Trustees
Applications for the post of INst¢e att consideted at the AGM. Trustees co-opted durintr the year have their appointment rdtified
at the AGM.
Th¢ Trustees continue to review their composition and effeciivenes& There is a continuing need for Trustees who r¢fl¢¢l
different culturcs and exp¢riences. The TrusLee5 are xtively secking candid￿eS ￿h0 ￿.111 meet these requiTcmcnts and were
successful in recruiting two ncM' TTU5tees this Year.
The tll￿ces ￿h0 scEved during the )'ear and up to the dat¢ of signaDJr¢ orth¢ f￿ancial Statemen￿ are shown on the L¢gal
Administrative Inforntstion pag¢.

WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024
Rtsk Management
The Tn￿teeS are responsibl¢ for the management of business risks faced bv the Charity.
The systcms of internal control are designed to provide reasonable. Imrt not absolute a55urdnc¢ against material misstatement of
loss. They in¢lude:
A business plan and an annual budget approved by the Trustrc5.
Regular considerdtion by the Trustees or rinoJJcial results. variance from budgeW non- fmancial
perfornancc indicators and benchmarkn.ng reviews.
Delegation of authoritv and segTegation of duties.
Ideniificaiion and management of risks.
The Trnstees hllvc in place a forn)al risk management process to &4sess business risks and implemeni risk- management
strat¢gic5. This involved identify'ing the types of risks the Charity faces, prioriiising them in t¢rn￿ of poientiai impact and
likelihood of occuTTeTh¢¢. and Identif￿n8 mcans of mitigating the risks. Business risks art idcntificd. assessed and controls
established throughout the year. A forn)al review of the Charity'5 business risk management process is undertaken on a periodic
basis.
A¢l¢ntion has been focused on non-financial risks and in particular. operational issues relating io the use of the Charitys
refuges.
As the m&jority' of th¢ Charitys funds are derivcd from public bodies. and a5 such are 5ubjcct to changes in local and national
government policv, this pr¢5enls the most sigttifjcani fllwicial rtsk lactor. The Trustee5 have a¢cordingl)' allocated contingency
funds by setting up a reserves polics and the policv is revi¢w¢d on a regular b&8is b). the Trust¢e5.
Organisation
The Board of Trustees administer the Charity and me¢t regularly duting the ycar. The Trustees are unpaid volunteers.
A Chief Executive oificeT is appointed b}. the Board to manage the dav404a!' opernlion of the Charitv.
Trustee indu¢tion and trainlog
New Tn15tees undergo ori¢ntatioTh to brief them (m their legal obligations under Charity Law. the conlenl of the COn￿ltUt[0n,
derision mak.ing proces% and the recent fmaucial perfomiance of the Charity. During their visit the). will be introduced to
memb¢rs of staff on duty and given d¢tails of th¢ sthifing strncture and operational dclivery. They will then be invited to the
next Board m¢elin8 ivhere introductions are deali at th¢ beginning of the meeiin&
The trusl¢es' i¢port was approved by the BoaTd of Tnjstees.
T Aanchawarj
Ms T A￿l¢h&Wall
Chrdir of truslees
Ms L Mares¢u
Treasurer
13 January ?025
13 Januao. 2025
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WOMEN'S AID IL¥ LIITON
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRI'STEES OF WOMEI¥'S AID IN LI￿oN
I report to the trustees on my examination of the fmancial statements of W¢)men's Aid tn Lulon (the charityl for the year ended
31 frfarch 2024.
Responsibillties and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the prcpardtion of tbe fmancial statements in accordance with the
requfftrements of the Charities Act 2011 (thc 201 I Art).
I report in respect of my exam(nation of thc charffity's f￿anciat statements carried out uThd¢r s¢¢tioTh 145 of th¢ 2011 Act. In
carrying out my examination I hav¢ lolloived all the applicabl¢ Dirgction5 given by the CILarity Cotnmission under Section
145{5)(bl of th¢ 2011 ACL
Ind¢peDdent examiuer's statement
Since the charitv's gross income exceeded £250.000 }our ¢xamin¢r must b¢ a memb¢r of a bod> lislcd ID Section 145 of the 2011
Act. I conf￿rn that I atn qualiti¢d to undertake the examination beca￿¢ l a member of JnsiituTr of Chartered AccouThteJ]Is in
England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to th¢ fact the charitsi ha5 prepa￿d fJnancia] statemenls in accordance withAc¢ounling and Reporting
by Chariti¢s pr¢paring their ￿coUnt$ in ac¢ordanc¢ with thc Fi￿a￿CIal Reporting StsThdard applicable kn the UK and Republi¢ of
Ireland (FRS 102) in pr¢feretLC¢ TO the Accounting and Reporting by Chajilies: Sthtement of Recommended Practice issued on I
April 2005 which is referred to in the t￿￿￿1 regulations but h&s been Withdra￿￿.
l understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to providc a true and fair vieTh in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice effKtive foT reponing periods beginning or after l January 2015.
I have completed m! examination. I confirni that Tro matters have come to rnv attention in connection ￿1th the ¢xamination
vino me cause to believe that in any mat¢rial resp¢¢t'.
accounting ￿'CordS were not kept in respect of the clwtiy as required bv sec¢ion 130 of the 2011 Ac¢ or
the financial statements do not accord M'ith those re¢ords: or
the fin2ncial sthternents do not complv ivith the applicable rcquirements concerning the fonn and content of accounts seL
out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requircment that thc accounts giyc a true and
fair viem. which is not a matter considered as part of an independcnt ckiminatio
I have no ¢onc¢rns and have Come a¢r0s5 no other matteTS in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn
in this report in o
der to enable a proper understanding of the fuwiciai statements to be Teached.
Mark Hjertzell B
CA
HW Assoei2tes Limited
Dated: 15 January 2025
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
BALANCE SHEET
ASA T 31 MARCH2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed 855ets
Tangible assets
12
932.141
942.644
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
8,269
411.l49
18.726
306.627
419.418
325,353
Creditors: amoMDts falling due witbin one
year
15
1109,5931
(50.379)
Net current a55ets
309.825
274.974
T•tsl assets less current liabili¢1
1.241.966
1.217.618
Creditors: amouots falling due after more
than on¢ y¢ir
16
138,7581
{48.958)
Net ¥ssets
1,203,208
1.168,660
The funds of the ch*rity
Restricted income funds
Unrestrictcd funds - g¢n¢ral
Unrestricted funds - revaluation
Unrestricted fimds - Designated funds
19
21
21
20
10.076
541.465
539.667
112.000
81,506
435,487
539.667
112,000
1.203.208
1.168.660
The fLnarAciai staterneThts w'cre approved bj the trustees on 13 January 2025
T Aanchawan
Ms T Aancham'an
Chair of trustee5
Ms L Matcescu
Treasurer
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WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operatittg aetivities
Cash generated frotT]l(absorbed by) operations
114.722
(68,389)
Investing Activities
Purchase of tangible fixed 85sets
(11.827)
Ne¢ cash used in investing aetbvities
{11.827)
FinaueiDg activities
Repaymeni of bank loaDS
110,200)
(10,507)
Net eash used in fInanoing attivities
(10.200)
(10.507)
Net increasel(de¢reai¢) in ea$b and easb equivalents
104.522
{90,723)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginnitig of year
306.627
397,350
C2sh grkd easb equivalents at end of year
411.149
306,627
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WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Ac¢ouDtillg policies
Charity information
Women's Aid In Luton is a charitablc incorporated organisation that provides suppotL inforn]ation and t¢mpoxary
acco]nmodation for Thomen with or withoul children ￿fferIng domestic abuse.
1.1 Actounting eonvention
The financial statements have becn prepared in accordance with the charity's goicrning documenL the Charities Art 2011.
FRS 102 '"The Financial R¢porting Standard applicable in the UK and Rcpublic of Ireland". I-FRS 102,1 and itkc Charities
SORP"Accounting and Reporting bv Charities". Stat¢m¢nt ofR¢comtn¢nded Practice applicable to charlties preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Fin￿claI Reporting Siarnlard appIl￿ble in the UK and Republic of IreLaThd {FRS 1021"
(effective l January 2019). The clwity is a Publi¢ Benefit Enlity as defmed by FRS 102.
The financial siaÉ¢ments have departed from tbe Charitics (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent
required to provide a true and fair view. This deparnJr¢ has involved folloThtno the Stat¢m¢ni of Re¢ommended Practice
for charities applying FRS 102 r&dLer than the version of the Stht¢m¢nl of Recommended Prnciice which is r¢fetTed to in
the Regulations but which ILas sin¢¢ been withdrawTL
The financial statements are prepated in sterlirA& which is the funcLional currency of the Charity. Monetary a￿oUnts irj the5¢
fllLancia] statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have bccn prepated undei the histori￿ cost convention. [m￿lfIed 10 include the revaluation of
freehold Properties and to include investment properties and certaiD financial instruments at fair vaiue]. The principaI
accounting policies adopted arc sct out below.
ia Going eoncero
At the time of approving th¢ financial ststements. the trustee5 havc a ￿aSonable e.Ypectation that thc charity has adequa
resources to continuc in operational exillcnce lor the foresethle future. Thus the truste¢s ¢ontinue to adopt the going
concern basis of accounting ift preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestti￿ed fijnds are availabl¢ for use at th¢ diseretion of the trustees in lunherance of their charitable objectives.
Designated funds compris¢ funds which have been set asid¢ at the dis¢retion of the trustccs for specific purposes. The
purpL)s¢s and uses of the designated fimds are set oul An the notes to the financial 5tsteTnents.
Restricted fi￿d$ are subject to 5pccific Conditions bv donors or grantors as to how they rna￿. be used. Th¢ purposes and
uses of the restrict¢d fijnds ar¢ set out in the notes to the f￿anC[al sthiem¢Thts.
Endowment fun(ts are subject to specific conditions by donoTS that thc capital must be mainlained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recogniscd whcn the charity is legally entiiled io li aft¢r any perfonnance conditions have been met, the amounts
Can be mea5urcd reliabl￿. and il is probable that income will be received.
Cash don&tions ar¢ recognised on receipL Other donations rccognised once the charitv ha5 been notified of the donatio
unl¢ss pertorniance conditions require def¢rrnl of ihe amouni. Income tax recoYeTable in relation to donations received
under GiftAid or deeds of covertant is recO￿lSed at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognis¢d on r¢ceipt or otherwise if the charitv has been notifled of an impcnding distributioL the amount is
known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known. Ihe legacy is treated as a contingent &55¢L
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WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (C0Tr4TINUED)
FOR THE FEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting polieies
(Contillued)
1.5 E%pertditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a Icgal or construciivc obligation to transfer economic benefjt lo a third party. it IS
probable that a transfer of economic beneflts will be required in settlem¢nL and the atnount of the obligation can be
mwured reliably.
Expendiwre is cla&sifi¢d by ￿tly11y. The costs of each activiry are tnade up of the loul of dir¢¢t Costs and shared ¢osts.
including support Costs involved in lu￿erta￿lftg activitv. DiTeci costs attributable w a single aciffivit! are allocated
directly to that activity. Shared costs which contributc to morc than one activity and support costs which att not attributable
to a single aclivity are aprM)rtioned bcti%ccTh those activities on a basis consisteni with the use of resourccs. Central staff
costs are atlocated on the b&sis of timc spenL and dcpicciatioll Clwges are allocaied on the portion of the &sset'5 use.
1.6 Tangible r￿ed assets
Tangible fixed assets ar¢ initially m&￿llred at cost and subsequeotIy tnea5ured at cost or valualior4 net of depreciation and
any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognis¢d so ¥ to write otTthe or valualion of a&seis less their residual values over their useful lives
on thc following bases-.
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Iyo 5traigbi lin¢
IIYA straighi line i 25•/o reducing balance
The gain or Ios5 arising on the disposal of an asset Is determincd as thc differe￿¢ bet￿eeTh the sale proceeds and the
carrying valu¢ of the assel and is recognised in the slalem¢nt of flllancial activities.
1.7 Impairrnent of r]xed sssets
Ai ea¢h reporting end date. the charity rcvics5"5 thc carrying amounts of its tanoible assets to detenninc Nihethcr theTC i5
any indication thai those assets have suffered aj) impaimieni loss. If anv such indication exists. the r¢cov¢rabl¢ atnount of
the asset is estimat¢d in order to d¢t¢miin¢ the extrnl of the impa]rn￿￿t loss lif anvl.
1.8 CA3h and cash equival￿ts
Cash cash equivalents in¢lud¢ cash in hand. deposits held at call with banLs. other short-terni liquid investments w'ith
original rnaturtties of thrce months OT les& and bank overdrafts. Bank ov¢rdrnfts ar¢ shown V¥ithin botrowings in cuttent
liabilitk¢S.
1.9 FinanciAI instruments
The charity h&$ elected to apply the provisions of Section I I 'Basic Financial Instn]ments' and SKtion 12 '0ther Financia]
tnstrumcnts Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial irjstrnments.
Financial instruments arc r¢¢osnised in the ¢hktity's balance sheet when the chaTitv bccoTnes party to the contr2Ctllal
provisions of the instrument.
Financial and liabilities are offset. with the net amounls prLsenled in the financial statemen￿, Thhen there is a legally
enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intcntion to settle on a net basis or to realise the assel
and settle the liabilitv simulianeouslv.
BasicfinllneI￿1 asséts
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balanees. are iniiiall} measured al transaction price
includin8 transaction costs and subsequenil). carried at amortiscd cost using the effective inter¢sl method unless the
arrangement constitutes a f]nancing transactio￿ where the transaction is meawred at the present value of the future receipts
discounted at a marka rate of intere￿. Financial assds classified as receivable within onc ycar ar¢ not amortised.
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WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YE4R ENDEIJ 31 MARCH2024
Accounting policies
(Continued
Bll5icfinanclal Ilttbllltles
Basic f￿￿￿¢la1 liabili¢ies, includin8 creditors and bank loans are initiallv recognised at transaction price ur)less the
arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the d¢bt Instn￿ent is measured at the prcsent value of the future
pavments discounted ￿ a market ra￿ of interest. Financia] liabilities classified as pav&ble within one yearare not amortised.
Debt instruments are 5ubsequcntly carried at amortised cosL using the effective interest rate rnethod.
Trade ¢r¢ditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services ihat have been acquired in the ordinary cours¢ of op¢rations
from suppliers. Amounts paydble are cl&gsified &s current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If noi they
are presCJ]ted as non-current liabilities. Trdde creditors arc recognised initially at transaction prt¢e and subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective tnt¢r¢st Jnethod.
DerecogAliloA ofrinonciullia￿li.rie5
Financial liabilities are derecognis¢d when the charity's Contractual obligations ¢xpire or are dischaJEed or cancelle(L
1.10 Employee benefrt$
The CO￿ of any wius¢d holidaj entitlement is rccogni5cd in the period in which the employcc's services are receii'ed.
Tennination benefits are recognised immediaiel) as an eX￿nSe wh¢n the charity is demonstsably committ¢d to trrminate
the emplo￿ll¢nt of an emplovee or to provide tern]iDation bencfits.
1.1 l Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contributlDn retiremeni benefit schemes are charged an expen5¢ as th¢y fall due.
Critical accounting e5tirnates #nd judgements
In the application of the chatity's accounting policic5. tb¢ tru5t¢es are required to make judgemenE estiJELates and
assumptions about thc caTTving arnount of assets 8thd liabilities that are not readilv apparent frofft other sources. The
estimates and associated assumplions are based on historical ¢xpcri¢nce and other factors that are consid¢r¢d to b¢ rel¢vanL
Actual rcsulis may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and uftderlying assumptions are r¢vi¢Thed on an ongoing basts. Rcvisions to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period in which the esiimaie is revised where the r¢vLSLon affe￿ on]y that pETioQ or in th¢ period of the
revision and fuwre periods where the revision affects both current and funwe p¢riods.
IL¢ome from donatioll5 leglcies
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Totsl Unrestricted
d$
2023
Restricted
funds
1023
To¢41
2024
2023
Donations and ￿ftS
Grants
8.381
25.000
8.38l
i15,627
9.058
9.058
445.026
490.627
44i,026
33,381
490.627
524.008
9.058
445.026
454.084
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WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 Tr£4RCH 2024
Income from Charitable aetiviti
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Unrestrltted
funds
2023
Housing ben¢fJt
S¢rvic¢s provided undeT contract
472.503
313,154
Otber incom¢
Unrestricted Unrestricted
fullds
fund5
2024
2023
OtlLei income
2,662
294
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WOMEN'SAID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2Q24
Exp¢Dditure on eharitable adivities
Total
2024
Tolal
2023
Direct Costs
Staff costs
Depreciaiion and impairment
Renl and rates
Water
Light and b¢at
Repairs and mait)tenance
Insurance
Other refuge costs
TelepE]on¢
Mortwage interest
Other staff costs
Computers and cquipment
Staff travel expenses
Client expenses
Other otTIce costs
Outreach work
LA>cals projects
456,062
10,503
79.844
4,242
li,491
61,210
1,311
77.740
1?.662
5,005
44.211
34.959
3.14)
20.631
20,)48
10.140
810
434,890
,183
62.607
4,263
28.371
53.579
1.008
54.411
li.617
3.546
l5.875
42.474
2,948
3.264
31,769
21,338
6,849
858.514
783.992
Share of support governattee costs (see note 7)
Support
Govemance
97.951
8,160
76.098
5.160
964,625
86i,250
Analysis by fulld
Unr¢stricted funds- gencrdl
Restricted funds
402,568
i62.057
332.524
532.726
964,625
865.250
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (coiYfiNUED)
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support CDsts allocated to activities
2024
2023
Legal and professional
Accounlancy fee5
Premises
[￿uranCe
Gov¢man¢¢ costs
39.902
3.797
40.369
I3.883
24,740
6,516
31,874
12.968
5.160
106.111
81.258
Analysed behYeeA=
Total
106.111
81258
et moYemeDÉ in funds
2024
2023
Th¢ net movement in fuThds is stated after Ch￿in¥](Creditlng7.
Depre¢iation of oivned tangible r￿ed assets
10,503
1,183
Trusttts
None of the trustees (or any per50n5 COnn¢ct￿ with thern) received an) remunerntion or beneftÉs from the charity durirlg
the vear.
During th¢ year ended 31 Marth 2024. no trustee &xpenses have been incwred (2023: £NtL)
10 Employets
The aiernge monthl> number of employees duTing the Near V¢as:
2024
Numb¢r
2023
Yumber
18
17
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security ¢osts
(hher pension Costs
417,394
30,637
8.031
397.321
29.861
7.708
456,062
434.890
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
io
Employees
(Cootinued)
The number of emplo)rcs ivhose annual remunerdtion Mas more than £60.000 is as
folloM-5-
2024
Numb¢r
2023
Number
Taxatio
The charity is exempt Irom taxation on its a¢tivitie5 bccause all ils income is 4)pli¢d for charitabl¢ purposes.
12 Tangible r￿ed assets
Frnohold land Flxlur6s and
and buildings
fittings
Totsl
Cost
At l April 2023
932.000
11.827
943,827
At 31 March 2024
932,000
11,827
943.827
Depreciation and impairm¢Mt
At l April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
1.183
1.183
1,183
10.503
9.320
At 31 March 2024
9.320
2.366
11.686
Carrying amount
At 3 l March 2024
922.680
9.461
932.141
At 31 Mar¢h 2023
932.000
10.644
942.644
13 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due TYithKtt one year:
Trade debtors
PrepaYm¢rtts and accrued income
6,404
12.322
8,269
8.269
18.726
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14 L•ans #nd overdrafts
2024
2023
Bank loans
50.008
60,208
Payable ivithin onc year
Payable afier on¢ )'ear
11.250
38.758
11.250
48.958
The secured bank loan is secured on provided housing property which has carying net book value of £461.340. The tern)s
ofthe security provide forthe lend¢r to claim title to the property in the ¢vent ora default on principal aDd int¢rest payments.
IS Creditors: •mounts falling due within Dne year
2024
2023
Notes
Bank loans
Other t&xation and social securitv
Deferrcd income
Trade creditor5
Other creditors
Accruals
14
11.250
8.578
35.566
35.392
2.881
15.926
11,250
7,748
17
1,744
2.402
27.235
109.593
iO.379
16 Creditors: amonllts falling due after rnore than olle year
2024
2023
Notes
Bank loans
14
38.758
48,958
17 Deferred intome
2024
2023
Other d¢ferred incom¢
35.566
Deferred income is included in th¢ financial stai¢ments a5 folloThs:
2024
2023
Deferred incolne is included within..
Current liabilities
35.566
Movements in the y&2r'.
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WOMEIY'SAID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
17
Deferred income
{Continued}
Deferred income at l April 2023
Resources deferred in the )ear
35.566
Deferred income at 31 March 2024
35,566
DefeFTed income Comprises of:
Grant- BBC Children in N¢¢d
Donation- Luton Women's Aid 50th amniversary
32.427
3.139
3).566
18 Retirement benefit schernes
2024
2023
Defined tontribution s¢hem¢s
Charge lo profit or10ss in rcspect of defmed contribuiion schemes
8.031
7,708
The charity operdte5 a defined Contribution pension scheme lor ail qualifying ¢Jnployees. Thc assets of the schcme are held
5¢pardtely fro￿ those of the charity in an independently adminisiered fund.
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19 Restricted fund$
The restricted fund5 of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donation5 grdnt5 held on tn￿ subject to
specifLC ¢onditions by donors a5 to they may be used.
At l April 2023
IDcoming
resources
Resources
txpettd¢d
Transfers
At 31 March
2024
LLALL Community tnvesiment
Fund
BLCF
MHCLG Complex Needs
Luton Citizens Fund
Winter P￿SureS Progrdmm¢
Funding
LBC DHSC
LBC Public Hcalth & HRS
Shortfall Grant
BLCF Laptops
National Lottery.
Household Support Fund
Emergency Fund
Mrs Jane Cart's Trust
RANK Foundation
LBC Children Work-cr
VERU 2K
Am'ards For All
Paradigm Housing
Three Oak Trust
Thre¢ Oak- Trust15 us¢tsl
BBC Children in Need
5.751
(9.949)
42.150
61.850
9.9)3
120.997
167.4161
(4)
(163.147)
(4.000
18)
61
239
(61)
(4.060)
2.179
149
775
147.750
(147.8991
{815)
(71.0781
(9.772)
(3.750)
(S,￿0)
{5.272J
(46.2041
(26)
(40)
71.078
24.(1(Kl
14,228
3.750
5.000
I i.IKiO
35.(M)O
5.728
11.204
126)
19.999
19.999
1.170
36
25
(105)
(1.1701
{361
(251
(32,3221
250
250
(32.427)
81,506
490.627
{562.057)
10,076
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WOMEPJ'S AID IN LUTO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 .1£4RCH 2024
19 Restricted funds
(Continued)
Previous year:
At l Apri12022
Ineoming
resources
Resourees
expended
Trollsfers
At31 March
2023
(i)
BLCF LLALL Communits.
IDvesÉm¢nt FuDd 2022123
BLCF L¢ts Create Jubilee Fund
MHCLG Complex Needs
BLCF ComtThunity Recovery Fund
(Luton)
Winter Preassures PrO￿amme
Funding
LBC DHSC
LBC Public Health & HRS
Shortfall Grant
BLCF Luton Rising Grdnts Fund
Police and Crime Commissionels
Grant
LBC Household Support Fund
Jane Cart Trust
Violence and Exploitation
Rcduction Unit Grant IVERU)
LBC Childrcn Worker
Violence #nd Exploitation
Reduction Unit Grant (VERL'I
Three Oak Trust
Paradiw Housing
Three Oak Trust15 users)
BBC Childr¢n in Need grJJLt for
ehildren and young people living
in refuges
67,400
5.000
180.997
{69,115)
15.000)
(165.0071
5,751
2A160
42.150
15.(KM)
124.949)
19,949)
97.742
(97.681)
113.761)
61
6,239
20.1YJO
20,115
67.750
9.479
187.716)
(8.7041
149
775
397
(396)
(i)
24.000
12.IKK>
24,000
(12.0(K)I
1.430
11.4301
(li.0461
26,250
11.204
1.490
(1.4901
(1.352)
1.388
36
1.170
25
,170
564
(5391
13.236
15.198
128.5391
(105)
169.206
445.026
531726
81,506
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WOMEIY'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCLIL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 fvL4RCH 2024
19
Restrieted fund$
(Continued)
LLALL Community lllvestment Fund
To employ two part-time staff members to provide speci￿15rd ref¢Trdl and a￿esSMent services through the Helplin¢ and
email.
BLCF
To provide support and guidance io BAME women to facilitate infomied decision-making. This enables the Charity lo
¢mploy a BAME Support o￿l¢cr and seck expert advice to asscss culwrnl sensitivitie5 and d¢v¢lop an EDI action plan.
MHCLG- Complex Needs
For the refug¢ dedicatcd to s¢rYino the nceds of single women facing complex Theeds.
Luton Citizens Fund
Funding towards healthv c￿kIng Workshops and the creation of a food calendar to support chariws fundrdising efforts.
Winter Pressures Programme Funding
To allow to employ a senior social worker to 5UPPOrt adulis M'ith mentsl bealth prObIell￿ funding the dcliverj of pla).
therapy sessions and h¢alth and wellbeing inteTY¢ntions.
LutOD Borough Coun¢il - DHSC
To allow charity to llpskill exis1i118 Staff mejnbers ornew ones. Thisenables the charity to ¢rnploy a Social tThedia apprentice
and upsLill existing member5 of the lcam.
Luton Borough Council- Publie Health & HRS shortfall grant
Grnil lo fund housing-telaied support seryices for 4 refuges and purchase laptops for¢lients. This technology will empower
clients to further their educatio￿ such as by enmlling in ESOL classes or other course5.
BLCF laptops
To provide laptops for clients to support their educaiional pursuits. such as ESOL cias5e5 and other courses.
National Lottery Fund
To support cost of living.
LBC Household Support Fund
To prO￿lde funding for essential il¢ms to support women items as a part of Thomc stofier pacv for women livin8 the refuge
Emergency Fund
To provide financial 5UPPOrt for un¢xpected emcrgency cosrs
Jane CgrtTrust
To fijnd refurbishment cosrs of HO￿Se E and Hous¢ A.
RAIYlk Foundatio
To help with th¢ cost4)f-liYing crisis such bv ¢oversng core costs and rising ¢xp¢tJses like fuel and other ¢onsumables.
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 fvL4RCH 2024
19 Restricted funds
(Continued)
Violence and Exploitalion Reduction Unit Grallt (VERU
To rcduce the stigma associated with dom¢stic abuse and implement a progrdm dcsigned to increase the self4onfid¢nce of
survivots.
Awards for All
To contribute to the overall iirll-being and prosperity of the community.
Paradigm Housing
To organise course5 for outrwh and resettlemeni clients.
Three O*k Trust
To fund the acquisition of Smart Tvs TV bwket& alld printers for use in refug¢5.
Three Oak Trust (S users)
To purchase appropriatc sport clothing and footw¢ar for SouthAsian ¢li¢nts and enable th¢m to attcnd sport activili¢s.
BBC Cbildren (n Lyeed - Grant for Children *lld youllg people living IA refuges
To provide fijnding for a three-year projectto employ a seniorchildren'5 and familics development officer who will d¢v¢lop
and implctnent programs designed to supy)rt children and voung peopl¢ impacted bN. dom¢stic abuse.
20
Unrestrieted funds - Desigmated funds
These are unrestridcd funds which are material to the charity's aciiviiies.
At l April 2023 At 31 March
2024
Repairs and dilapidation reserve
Equipment r¢s¢rv¢
Contrncmal commilmenl ￿serve
Key staff
Legal funds reserve
67,000
8.000
l2,000
10.000
15,000
67.000
8.000
12,(K)O
10.(M)o
15,(H)O
112,000
112,000
Previous year:
At l April 2022 At 31 Mar¢h
2023
D¢51gnated funds
112.OlX)
112,000
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTtNUEDJ
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21
Unrestrirted funds
The unre5triclcd funds of the chartty comprt5e thc unex￿nded balan¢es of donations and 8rdnts which are not subjcct to
specific conditions by donors and 8fdntot5 as to hom. they may bc uscd These include designated fvnds ivhich have been
set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trust¢es for specifjc purEM)ses.
At l April 2023
IDeoming
resourtes
Resources
exptmded
Transfers
At 31 Marcb
2024
Repairs and dilapidations
Equipment Teserve
Contractual commitm¢nt reserve
K¢y staff
Legal funds reserve
General funds
67,000
8,000
12.000
10,000
15,000
323,487
67.000
8.0
12,000
10,000
15.1)00
429.465
508,546
(402.5681
435.487
539.667
508.546
1402.568)
541,465
539,667
Rei'aluation r¢seri'e
Previous year:
At l April 2022
Imtoming
resourees
R¢sources
pended
Transfers
At 31 Marc
2023
Repairs and dilapidations ￿Serve
Equipmeni reseryc
Contractual ¢ommitmenl res¢rv¢
K¢y staff
Legal fund5 rcserve
G¢neral funds
67.000
8,000
iiooo
20.000
5.000
333.505
67.000
8.000
12.000
10.000
li,000
323.487
(io.000)
10.000
322.506
1332.524)
445.505
322J06
332.i24
435,487
539,667
Revaluation r¢serve
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WOMEN'S AID IN LLTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21 Unrestricled funds
(Contlnued)
Repxirs 2nd Dilapidations Reserve
A reserve to provide maintenance and updating of the properties occupied by the Charity.
Equipment Reserve
Areserveto ensure that there is 5uifi¢i¢nt moneyto replace equipment and household fumishingswhen it becomes obsolete
or beyond econoft)ie repair.
Contraethal Commitment Reserve
A reserve to ensure that the Charity is able to cover contracted payments to statr as redundancy provision alld other
commiun¢nts that may arise.
Key Staff CDsts Reserve
A res¢rYe to cover th¢ Corts of filling kcy leadersbip rolts in the Charity.
Legal Funds Reserve
A reserve to cover the costs wociated with Icase renewals and governance matters.
22 Ang41ysis of Det #sstts behveell fuDd$
Lnrestricted Unrestricted
funds
fund$
general
Desigll4ted
funds
2024
Restricted
fuDd$
Endowment
fullds
Total
2024
2024
2024
2024
At 31 M#Tth 2024:
Tangible assets
Curr¢nt assetsl{liabiliti¢sl
Long terni liabililies
932.141
187.749
(38.758)
932,141
309,825
(38.758)
112.¢X)O
10.076
,081.132
112.000
10.076
1.203,208
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
22 Analysis of llet assets between funds
(Colltinued)
U•restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
gener%1
Designated
fund5
2023
Restricted
funds
Endowment
fund5
Totsl
21)23
2023
2023
2023
At31 March 2023:
Tangible assets
Current assctsllliabililies)
Long Étrm liabilÈties
942,644
81.468
(48.9581
942,644
274.974
{48.9581
I l2,000
81,506
975.154
112.000
81.5(YJ
1.168,660
23 Operating least tommitmenl$
Lessee
At the reporting end date th¢ charity had outstanding commitrients for futute minimum lease payments under non-
cancellable operating leases. which fall due a5 follows..
2024
2023
Within onc year
18.400
24 Related pvdrty
Women's Aid in Luton IWAILI, a clwitable ineorporated Organisatio￿ is related to Lulon Wom¢n 5 Aid (LWAI by virtue
of haYin8 the same Board of TTU5tces.
25 Analysis of th8nges in net funds
At 1 Aprfl 2923
Cash flwr4At 31 March 2024
Cash at bank and in hand
306.627
104.522
411,149
Loans falling duc within one year
Loans falling due after more than one )car
(11.2501
148,9581
(11.2501
(38,758)
10,200
246.419
114,722
361,141
31

WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
OTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmE￿s {CONTINL'ED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
26 Casb geoerated from operations
2024
2023
Surplus for thc year
34,548
{97,719)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fjxcd assets
10.503
1.183
ovemcnts in working capital:
Decrease in debtors
Incr¢ase in creditOTS
In¢rtrdse in deferred in¢omc
10.457
23,648
35,566
9.220
18,927
Cash gentrated frornl(absorbed by) operations
114.722
(68,389)
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