Chgrlty registradon llumber 1160555 (England and Wale5) WOMEN'S AtD IIY LUTON ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
WOMEN'S AID IN LtTfoN LEGALAND ADMtNtSTRATIVE INFORMATION ThJst¢¢8 Ms S Morton Mrs H K Hwidal Ms H Nisbet Ms S Walsh MTS J GondwfrAtkins (Appointed 31 Juty 2024) (Appolnfrd 27 November 2024) (Appointed 27 November 2024) (Appoiated 25 September 2024) Charity registration England and Wale5 1160555 Audltor HW Associate5 LiD]ited Portmill House PoTtinill Lane Hitchin SG5 IDJ BankeT5 Barclays Bank PLC Leicester LE87 2BB Unity Trust Bank pk PO Box 7913 Planelary Road Willenha]I WVI 9DG Soliritors Pictons &)licitors LLP Studio K12 274 Witan CAte West Witan Studios Milton Keynes Buckinghamsbire MK9 IEJ RussellQooke LLP 2 Putney Hill London SW15 6AB
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON CONTENrs Page Tnjstees, report Statement of trustees, responsibilitie5 io Independent auditovs report 11-12 Statement of financial activities 13-l4 Balance sheet 15 Statement of cash flows 16 Notes to the financial statements 17-32
WOMEN'S AtD IN LUTON TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR EM)ED 31 hL4RCH2025 The trustees present their annual rqKJrt and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accoutrtiD8 P)li¢ies set out in note I to the financial statement5 and compty with the charity's Eoverning diKumenL the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by CIMrities: Ststemenl of Reconunended PractiGg applicable to ctwities preparing their accounts in aLKoJdanGe with the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the ixj and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). (effliVe l January 2019). Objtttives and %idivities The object for which the organisation is established is to relieve Ihe distress suffering experienced by wornen ajd their children who have experienced (k)mestiG abuse, as defined ID the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 by. (a) providing refi]g¢ aGrommodation and outreacb support where w0nn and their children who have experienced domestic abuse can enjoy temporary rest and protection from abuse, with a view to their startin<r independent living, and obtaining a perman¢nt l¢gal separation or divorce if they are Marri or have a civil partnership atKI (b) providing support and assistance in obtaining legal advi¢¢, medical care, emotional sUPPOrt and relevant infomation part of a supportive PCeSS for women and their children who have suffered serAOUS injury or impairmenL physical. emotional, econornic or sexual abuse Tbe Charity achieves its objectives by nllmitig a number of refuge5 to house women and their families and provide a drop-in service with faciliti¢s available to all attendees. The Charity is supporteAI by the local coUll who provide an annual grant logether with an income b&%ed on the Dumber of residents. Pul)lic bellefit The TteeS have considered the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission and are satisfied that the Charlty's facilities are made available to all appropriate members of the public. Where the tenants are wwbl¢ to meet their rental payinents direcdy, rent is secured via housit)g benefit to etwe tbat accommodation can be provided without reference to their fUclaI position. There is a national helpline available 24 hours a day and in erneTgency situations local members of staff Gan be called upon at any time. The TteS and statT of th¢ Clwity wntinuing to raise awareness of the Charity's services to extend its usage. Introduction In the 2024125 Women's Aid In Luton (WAL) eDtcred the second year of its three-ye2r strategy, "Bulldlng Better Futsres Together." This strategy sets out the ¢l)arity's Commitment to providing ijnpacthl and highsuality 8ccommodatiOM-based support and interventions for womeD affected by gen(kr-based abuse and ¢xploitsti0 and their childre Over the past year. WAL experienced continued growth and developmenL marked by important staffing changes, new collaborations, and a steadfast dedication lo survivors of dornesti¢ abuse. Rooted in our history as a spe¢ialisL women-led owisation, we continued to PTioritise safe8uardin& empowernienL and education to rnitigate the devastating effects of abuse. Our appro¥h wa5 sbaped by th¢ voices of those we served. with a focus on diversity, incEu5ion, and anti4iscriminatory prarti¢e. Through ongoing staff training and the introduction of new appraisal framework5. we fostered a culknre of continuous learning and imptovemenL enabliDg our tearn to respond to the evolving ne¢ds of women and chilthn. We remain aligned with the principles of the Women's Aid Felkntion of England. reinforcing our dedi¢ation to championing equty and driving systemic change. Throughout the year. we built on QUT achievements, strengthened partherships, and adapted to the changing needs of women and children. Our priorities ittcluded enhancing service user involvemenL expanding access to inclusive refuge provision. and ensuring our services were responsive to the diverse and complex needs within our cornmullity. Together, with the commitment of our staff, part. and supp)rters. we ¢reated a safe and empowerlng etLvirot)ment for all who sought our help.
WOMEN'S AID IN LufoN TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTJNUED) FOR THE YEAR EM)ED 31 A£4RCH 2025 Aehlevements and perfornianee Strat¢gic Priorities and Aehievements for 2024r25 By focusing on five strategic priorities. WAL drove meaoiogful Ghang¢ and delivered significant imFdCt througbout the year. The followlng acbi¢vements are aligned with the charity's core objectives: l. Medium Term FiDaDcial Stralegy SeGuring sustainable funding continued to be a centrdl ChIen84 with the ongoing cost-of-livtng crisis, inflationary pressures. and increased demand for services all impacting financial stability. The charity responded by dev¢loping a robust revenue plan and diversifying incom¢ streams, which helped to rnitigate risks associated with rethictions in public sector funding. The charity successfulty navigated a ¢halleDging relll review prcttss, maintsining financial sLI]ence despite r¢ductions and delays. Occupanw rdtes remained high for most of the year, with a tempoTary decline due to refurbi51unent works, and void management processes were refined to maximise rental inwme. Core Fvndlng and Grants A focused bid witing strat¢8y lcd to increased grant income, supporting both core and i10vatiVe projects. Luton Borough Cowi¢il (iBQ WAL'S primary contractual fimding came from LBC. which supported its generic and complex needs refuge provision and the hiring of a dedicated Cl)ildren and Families Officer. Additionalty, a llew grant was secwed to deliver counsclling interventions ain)ed at women from racialty minoritised backgrounds, afldtrs5ing cultural and lingllistic barriers in accessing support in parthership with the Trauma Healing Collective. B¢dfordshire and Luton Commllnlty FouDdation (B) CJF Grant The charity SU¢¢essl obtained the second iu5tallment of a three-year funding cycle. to sustsin its Helpline S¢Tvires. This fimding Tcmains critical for providing immediate assistance and guidance to individS experiencing domestic abuge. CAF Keystone Grant A iwo-year grant supported th¢ r¢¢ruitmellt of a Business Administration Apprentice and increased fundraising suppoFL enhancing the charity's capacity for operational efficiency and income gewatio Charles PIAter Grant A two-year grant was awarded to support the role of Education, Trainin& and Volunt¢eT Coordinator, dedicated to developlng skills-based programs for beneficiaries and enhaocing the charity'5 volunteer s¢heme. Tbis funding enabled the creation of stnttwed training OPPOTtsmities for beDefi¢iaries. fostering personal growth and skills development. Jane C4rt Trust Conlributed grant fimding towards refiwbishment costs. ensuring safr and welcoming spaces for beneficiaries. Enhancements to Chlldren's Seryices BBC Children in Neod In the final year of a three-year gran( continued funding supported the Senior Children Development Officer, enabling proactive outreach to schools and youth organisations to foster healthy relationships and prevent abuse among young ppIc. This rol¢ also en5urcd the development of a robust outtomes, framework for children and yo¥ people, accessing our rethge provisio Strengthenillg both service quality and long-term impact. 2. Accommodation Strate£v The charity contlnued kn prioritise the quality atKI acce&sibility of its accomm(NJati0 ¢Dsuring safe and welcomin8 environments foF beneficiaries. Refurbislmnent works were completed across sev¢ral refuges. including new play equipmenL upgraded batbrooms. and improved a¢¢essibility for women with disabilities. Pro bono 5UPPOrt from interior designer5 and ¢OTporate partners enhanced living spaces and contTibuted to the ¢krIty'S commitment to providing modern and ¢omfortable accommodation.
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 3. Workforce Development Investing in staff and volumeers mal a key priority, with a strong emphasis on r[ultmen( illdu¢¢io and ongoing professional development. Key staff and volunteer roles recrurte4 including support offieLrs. appEentiCC5, and CoorditOrS. New appraisal and induction processes were implemented. alongside the ongoi-ng w)vxsion of clinical Supervisio leadership training, and specialist workshops. Staff sickne55 and tsjrnover were managed through robust HR pr¢Jttsses and wellbeing support, ensuring continuity of service delivery. The Senior Lcadership Team benefited from reflective practice sessions and targeted development programme5, strengthening its leadership 4)PToach. 4. Servlee Improvcment The charity continued to enhamce its operational effediveness and governance, responding to increased demand and evolving needs. Service useT involvement was strengthened thiougb regular forLllllS. surveys, and consultation events, ensuriDg that feedback directly infomied service delivery. A wid¢ range of group work programmes were deliverf in¢1]ng life skills. therapy. culttwalty sensitive rounsellin& reative workshops, and health-focused events. IT systems and s&feguarding processes were upgrade4 with Cybcr Esscntiais Plus accreditatiott achieved and GDPR compliance prioritised. External audits and artion plans suppjrted wntinuous irnprovernent in safeguarding and operational governance. The charity significantly strength¢ned its communication5 and fimdrnisiDg fuDrtions this year by launching refreshed brandin& new marketing material4 and initiating the development of a new website. These efforts led to a noticeable increase in social media presen¢e. Fundraising targets were suasS&j ID key ¢ampaign5-including the 'Big Give, and 'Home is Where the Heart Is. appeals-driven in part ty enhaDced coOrats engagement and growing support ftir the charity's mission. 5. Service Expansion Holistic service offerings were fijrther developed in CollaratIon with parner agencies, with a focu5 on h¢alt( wellbeing, and empowennent. New initiatives included the installation of a clinical roon4 creative writing and pottery workshops, accredited security training, and h¢ritag¢ Grnfts projects. Services for children and young people were expand¢(L with dedicated staff and targeted progtamme5 addressing healthy relationships. Pro bono servi¢¢s, including legaj advice, wunselling, and health interventions. promoted beneficiaries, independence and lIbeIng. Communtty outreach and awareness-raising activities were deliver¢d through strategi parthersbips, events, and campaigns. enhancing the ¢barity's profile and ?mp¥L Voluntsry Support and Dowdtioms WAL is deeply grateful for the generosity of indivithjals and organisations who supported the cbarity throughout the year. Volunte¢r5 dedicated their time and skills. and donations of essential items such as clothing, toiletries, and food made a significant differen¢¢ lo those in need. By concentrating on its strategic prioritie5, WAL delivered meaningful change and strengthened its ability to support women and ¢hilthen affected by domestic abuse. The charity MaInS comrnitted to continuous improvemenL partnShIp working, and empowering its beneficiaries &4 it mov¢5 forward into the nex¢ year. Aehievements and ptrfonnanee Helpline Provuion During 2024125, our helpline provided a vital lifeline to individua]s alld families experiencing domestic abuse and related challenges. 5UPPOrting 866 Survivors of domestic abu8¢ and related issue
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE FE4R ENDED 31 MARCH2025 Our reaeh eitended to 8erviee users from a wide range of backgrounds: Nearty half (43/0) of all case5 involved childre highlighting the intergenerational impact of abuse and the iTnportance of family-focused support. The majority of ¢li¢nts were women, with 91YA identifying a5 female, and our service was accessed by people from more tlwi 25 different Janguag¢ backgroun(ts. including EnglisIL Urdw Bengali. and Arabic. We seThed clients across all age groups. with the largest proportion aged 2&40. and nearty half (46°Al of Glients disclosed a disability, most commonty relaled to mental health. The belpline responded to urgent and complex n¢cds: The avcrage length of abu5c experienced by clients wa5 nearly six yeaF& underlining the enduring nature of the hann fa¢¢d by many. Emotional abuse (87%), controlling bebaviour (83 /0). and financial abuse (6VA) were the rnost commonly reported forms of barni. with over half (550/9) of clients reportiDg depression or suicidaI thoughts. Our holistic approach addressed 2 wid¢ spectrum of needs: 86¥0 of cjients ro4uired supportwith housin& and tW(1rdS {6P/o) needed emergency acwmmodation or refuge. OveT 8O•/o needed help to impmve their safety, it)cludin£ support to prepare to leave abusive situations. Two-tbirds1680A) bad mental heajth needs. and 63% access ¢oun5elling through our seTViCe. We also providgd support with fllwices (62%% physical health (42°h), and childrell's needs (16Y.). The datA evideDee8 the crttl¢g1 role our helplinc plays: For many, we were the fjrst point of contact for helpg and our team vmrked tirelessly to en9ll that every client received tsilorel compassionate. and effective support. Our service reached some of the rnost marginalised and vulnerable members of the ¢ommuDity, including those with no (25/0}, those reliant on Universal Credit (43¥.). and those facing tmmigralion challenges (30Yo). Through our helpline. we have made a tangible difference iti the lives of suNivors. helping them to a¢s5 safety, rebuild their wellbeing, and take steps towards a future fre¢ fM abuse. Th¢se stalistias reinforce the oJ)going need for specialisl accessible, and responsive support services. Refuge Provlslo The Charity GontiDued its Vil partnership with LBC, operdtiDg five refuges that accommodate up to 24 women and their childr¢n at ally given time. The rcfuge led from LBC had Éo be closed trmporarity for refiubishment tn March 2025, reducing the operating unils to 20. WAL maintained a dedicated [¢ge for women from the South Asian coinmunity and those with additional vulnerabilities (e.g. severe and enduring mentsl he21th problem4 subs¢anGe use). 48 clients exited the service this year, with an averdge stay ofjust over 6 months. Who We SllpporÉed during 2024r2S WAL provided refuge for 59 women and 13 childrthL including 5 PTegnant service llsers The nmjority of women were aged 2140, with the largest groups in the 21-25 (240A). 26-30 (170/0). 31-35 (220A). and 3fAO (1911/0) age brackets. Residents came from a wide ratjge of background5: 32Yo Pakistant. 240/0 British. Afriw and others including Bangladeshi, Arab, Indian, aDd Roma. Over half (56Yo) identified as musli with 19Yo Christian and 200/0 reporting no religion. 360/0 5pok¢ Englisb as their pyimary languag¢ 31Yo uid and othetrs included Arabi¢, Bengal4 Persian. and Romanian. 27% disclosed a mentsl health disability, 80h a physical disability. and 8010 had long-tern) disabilities. 46Yo r¢ported mey)tsl health need8, and 20Yo had pbysical health needs. 37Yo required an interyreter, reflecting the itntKJrtatK¢ of CesSibl¢ culturally sensitive support.
WOMENIS AID IN LiTfoN TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 h£4RCH202S Nature of Abllse and VuJner8bllltlt$ 900/0 experienced emotional and controlling abuse, 61Yo physical and financial abuse, and 39YD sexual abu with some also experi¢nring forced marriage, rape. or stalking. The averag¢ leDgth of abuse for rUt cases was 55 months (over 4.5 years). 320/0 of clients faced more than ooe vu]nerability, and 70QA had financial needs, with 3YA retying on Universal Cr¢dit and 20Vo reporting no income. SPA reported depression or suicidal thouthts. 430A had experienccd attempted strangulation or sufforation, and 20 % had self-hamieil Children: I/0 had children-rclated needs, with supp)rt provided for parcnt1 specialist childr¢n's 5ervÉce5, and issues around child contsct Legal Fin4ncial Sppport: 3Wh needed help with Crimi OT ¢iviI jitiCe issue4 70Yowith fmattces, and 35% with irnmigration status. Sotlal Networks: 32Ytt needed help rebuilding social networks, and 16% had accessibility requirements. Outcomes Safety Wellbeing 600/0 of Glients experienced a Signifi improvement in both their Perceived safety and the risk posed to th¢rn. viith a fiher 16-20Yo reporting some irnpn)vement. Housfing and R¢lo¢ation 74Yo of clients moved to a new address, with 4/0 ien)ailling in the same local authority and 34Yo moving to a dAfferent one. 371/10 achieved a positive awoD)modation oul¢om¢, AlUding re5ettlemenl social hous1 or crisis accomtnodation. Service User FIDdiDgs WAL'S setvice user survey c0Ju¢tcd in Febnwy 2025 revealed that its refuge provision is highly valued by its beneficiaries. 95¥0 of respondents said thcy would recon]mend the charity's refuges lo others in nee¢ demonstrating strong trust d satisfaction. 92Yo rated the as "extremely frieDdty- or kny supportive." refleding the d¢di¢ation and compassion of the 71 /0 of service users felt'completly safe" during their stsy and the remaining 2W/D reported fteling'much safer-. During 2024125 WAL provided a safe. empowering environment for women and familie5 facing multiple disadvantages and cornplex trauma. The data evidences significant improvetnettts in wellbeing, safety, and self-efficacy for tnost residents, alongside vitsl prtical support with housing, finance% legal issues. and rebuilding lives. The diversity of residents and the breadth of needs addressed highlight the importance of accessible, holistic, and CUltulY Comit TefvEe provisio It is important to arknowledge and thanks to all the dedicated staff. trustecs and voluELteers whose unwaveriug support I enabled the charity to deliver high-quality refuge, Outreac and dornestic abuse services to women and childn. The charity is immensely proud of its acbievements and remains committed to continuousty monitorin¢y and evaluating its services. By activety seeking feedback from its b¢neficiaries. slaff. trustees. and volunteers, the chaTity aims to enhance its seNice delivery and ensure it meets the evolving needs of those it serves.
WOMEN'S AID IN LtrroN TRUSTEES, REPORT (COINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 Investment Poli The TnL8tees have considered the m05t appropriate policy for investing fijttds and have agreed that specialised int¢rest-bearing bat]k aGwunts meet their requirements with a view to aChIg lh¢ best available rate of interest to m&ximi7£ investment income. The TTU5tees consider the relAJrn on inveslments to be appropriate in the Current economic clInte. Flnantial revlew The TteeS have prepared the accounts in ¥xordance with the Stalement of Recommended PTacti¢e (SORP) for Cliarities, which supplements the traditional income and expenditwe accoutst with a Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA), Mthich record5 resour r¢Rivcd and 5peTht. A detail¢d review of the financial position is shown in th¢ Staternent of Financial Athivities. The following is a summary of the key points relating to our financial perforniance for 2024125:_ Income increased by 8.340/0 to £1,082,476 (2024: £999.l73). Growth came from a 10.35% increas¢ ID donatioas and lega¢ie5 income to £578,252 (2024: £524.008) with incffase of 5.9PA in charitable activities income to £500,706 (2024: £472.503). As a consequenr¢ of this increase in inrom4 allied to a 4.IOA inCre ill totsl expenditure to £1,004.139 (2024." £964,625), the net movement in funds inoreascd from a sutplu5 of £34,548 to sutplus of £78,337. The total fund balan¢e at the 3 1st March 2025 was £1,281,545 (2024: £1,203,208) compTiSing of . Unrestricted fvnds (general) Unrestricted funds (designated) Restricted Funds R¢pre5enting Net Assets 1,129,645 l15.000 1,281.545 The closing bauk balance at 3 1st March 2025 was £431.161 (2024: £411,149). A detailed review of the fmanci81 POSFtt"on is Show in the Ststtment of Financial Activities. Reserves Policy The Trnstees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted fill)ds not committed or invested in tangible flxed assets (the free reSee$) held by the Charity should be appr0xintefy three months of the resources expend4 which equates to approximat¢ly £202.000. At this level. the trustees feel that they would be able to continue the current activities of the Charity in the event of a sigttifjcant drop in funding. It would provide a tirne frame in which it would b¢ necessary to consider how the funding would be replaced or activities chaDged. The Trustees have allocated funds to s¢v¢ral designated fi]nds ftir specific purposes" in particular to a fijnd to provide for redundancy payments in tbe event of closure and a fund should it b¢ nec¢s5ary to improve or relocate premises. The charities free reseS, defmed as unrestricted funds less designated funds and tangible fixed assets, arnount to £208,000 (2024: £148,000) which is above considered sufficienlty close to the Preferred level. The trustees continue lo endeavor to inrrea5e the reserves during the next fllwiGial year.
WOlklEN'S AID IN LUTON TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AURCH 2025 PIans for future periods Women's Aid in Luton xs committed to advancing its 'Building Better Futures Together, strategy, guided by its Theory of Change and fe strat¢gi¢ priorities. Our vision is for all women cxposed to gendd-ba5ed violence and exploitation, and their children, to be safe and have ac¢ess to appropriate inlervcntion, supporL and thice in order to live free from fear and ham. Our futhre diredion i5 shaFd by thr¢¢ ¢ore priorities: Prevent: Increase awareness and early intervention to stop domestic abuse before it stsr Protect.. Ensure wornen and children are safe and out of inllnediale daDger. Prosper: Empower survivoTS to thrive and live free from abuse and ftar. Strategic Priorities and KeyActions for 2025126 l. MediuJn-Term Fin2ncl*l Strategy Revcnue Planning.. Develop aDd iMpleDt a multi-year reveDue plan to strengthen financiaj sustsinability and SUp)rt strategic growth. . Finance Systems: Enhance financial managemcnt by optimisinwexploring new systems and streamlining endwOf- month processes. ensuring accuracy. efficiew, and alignment with organisational needs. Unrestricted InGom¢: Proactively InCre unrestrA¢ted revenue grdnts through targeted fimdraising initi&tives and diversification of income streams, enabling gre¢r fl¢xibility in 5eTvice delivery. 2. Accommoda0 Strategy Refurbishment Projects: Secure capitsl grants to upgrade WAL'S refv. ¢ ellvironments, prioritising both comfort and safety for residents. Impkment energy efficiency measures across our ruge5 to reduce carbon emis5jons, supporting WAL'S commitment to achieving net zero by 2040. 3. WorkloTce Development Sk-ills & Competencies Framework: Leverage pro bono expertise to design and deliver an accredited Senior tLadership Team (SLT) Iraijjing psogramme. supporting Continuo professional development and sector-leaditig prdclice, . oTlSatIonal Restrn¢ture: Engage spe¢ia]ist Gonsultancy to review and reall statrmg structures with the charity's growth and evolvino operational needs. Tbe new structure is scheduled for implementation in 2026127. ensuring the organisation is equipped lo meet future challenges and opportinitie& Seryice Improvemtnt Fundraising & CommiJni¢ation." Contlnue to strengthen engagement ty expanding our Funthaising and Communications Strategy and develop our new website. including enhancing on]itie refe81 capabiliti¢5 and chatbot fimctionality. Accreditation: Maintsin and build on our Women's Aid Federation and HelpliDe aLrreditations. en$uTing compliance with evolving best pra¢ti¢¢ StallddS. Volunteer Progrdm: Grow our voluttleer base tbrough the implementation of a comprehensive strategy and ftamewDrK focusing on irnproved recrnilm¢DL trainin& and ongoing support. Oukome Monitoring: Enhance our outcome monitoring and dala anatysis systems to provide deeper insights and mor¢ robust evidence of the impact of our setvices. S. Servlce Development Collaboration: Strengthen partnership Working across Luton to deliver more integrated and impact] seriices. Luton 2040 Pledge: Align our inthatives and service delivery with the requirements of the Luton 2040 vision, contributing to a healthier, fairer. and more sustainable community. Service Improvements: Undertake regu]ar exkrnal audits alld comprehthsive process reviews to ensure quality. compliance. and continuous improv¢D)¢nL
WOMENIS AID IN LUTON TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR E2VDED 31 MARCH2025 Strnets governance and mAnageJnent The Charity was formalty established on 18 February 2015 and operates under its con5titutiOD, originally adopt in December 2012. On 31 DecembeT 2022, the Charity and Luton Women's Aid (Charity Number: 268265) executed a Deed of Trdnsfer. During the financial year 2024125, the transfer of all assets attd liabilities was finally cornpleted. Consequently, Lutoll Wornen's Aid was removed from the Central Register of Charities on 23 April 2025. and the merger with Women's Aid Lutoll was [1allY regi51ered on 22 May 2025. The trustees who served during the year were: Ms Siobhan Morton Ms TaheraAanchawwi Ms Perpertua Chagonda Mrs Anoshe Waheed Ms Dionne Nelson Mrs Ann¢ Whalley Ms Laura Jopsen Mrs Harshin&r Hundal Mrs Jessica Atkins Ms Helen Nisbet Ms Sanntha Walth (resigned 27 November 2024) (resigned 6 November 2025) (resigned 8 November 2024) (r¢signed 14 May 2024) {5]gned 24 March 2025) (apFK)itited 31 Juty 2024) (app)inted 25 September 2024) (appoint¢d 27 November 2024) (appointed 27 November 2024) One tntee r¢signed allcr the year en(L Fvts Lora Mafrcs (resig1 21 Juty 2025) AppointmCDt of Trustees Applications for the post of trustee are consithred at th¢ AGM. Trustees ¢04)p*d during the year have their appointment atified at theAGh£ The Trustees Continue to review their composition and effectiveness. The is a continuing ne&1 for Trustees who reflect different cultures and experiences. The Tnthes are a¢tively seeking candidales who will nKet these requirements and were successful in Tecruiting two new Trustees this year. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signathre of the fllwicial statements are shown on the Legal andAdministrative Infomation page.
WOMEII'S AID IP4 LlfrnN loss. They inclryk.. . Regul cc4K8idcration by the Truste<s of financial rffjUI variance fiDm budA non. finatt¢jal perfornwKe indicators and benChID8 r¢vi¢ws. . D¢legation ofauthority and sernion of duties. . Id¢ntifiLlon and manag¢m¢nt ofiisk& strategies. This involved [dLfyi08 the types of risks the Clwity prioritising thom in t¢rms of Wrntial imp2Lt and likelihood of OCCU aDd idartifying meaos of llLitigatll)g the risk& Busin¢ss rAsks ar¢ lldtified. assessed and ¢ontrols establish throughout the year. A fornMI review of the Charitys businw risk mallag¢ment prow is undertkn on 8 pttiodic basis. Attention b&% been fo¢used 4)n n0JbfinaIal iisks and in parti1•r. opuional issu¢s TeliDg to the vse of the Charity's refuges. As the majorlty ofthe Charitys f(mds are tsived from pthlic bodi4 AtMI gs su¢b ore subject to changes in14Jcal and national government policy. this p¢ts the most SAlficant fjnancid risk fa¢tor. The TnJstK8 have ae¢ording]y allo¢d contingency fllads ty settitigup ar¢s¢rves po]i¢y andth¢ )lICY is T¢viewed on aresular b&8ts by the Th3. Th¢Board of Trustees 8thnini5t¢r the Ch&tty SMI meet regu]arly durin8 th¢y¢&r. The Trustees are wid volunleers. A Cief Bxecutlve Offic¢r is appointcd by th¢ Board to nMrAg¢ the day.tOryday opttation of the Cknity. Truste¢ Jndu¢tlo• and tral•ing New Tntstea ulldw orieDlation to brief than on th¢ir legal obligations under Chajity Law, the ctqttent of the constitution, decision making proces4 and the recent fmallci performance of the Charity. During dAT visit they will b¢ introdu¢ed to m¢rnbus of staff on duty and given details of the staffiDg structh and operational delivery. They will then be invited to the next Board M¢ot1Dgcre intYoductioJs are dealtwith atlbe bcyDning ofibe Jne Ms H Nisbet Cbalr of trustees 21 jary 2(r26 21 JVary 2026
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON STATEME[ OFTRUSTEES, RESPONStBILIT]ES FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 AURCH2025 Th¢ trustees responsible for preparing the Tntstees, Report and the fmancial sta*tnents in accordance with applicable law and United KingdoD) Accoujiihng Standard5 (United KiDgdoD] Generally Acttpted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to cbaritie5 ID England and Wales Tequires the tn to prepare financial statements for eath financial year which give a trne and fair view of the State of affairs of the charty and of the incoining resources and application of resouw£s of tbe Gharity for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them coosistentty. - observe the methods and principles in the Ch2rities SORP" - Inake judgements and estimates that are rOnable and prudent . state whether applicable am)unting standard8 have been followe¢ subject to any material deparths disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and . PT¢pare the financial stst¢m¢nts on the goiDg concern basis UDless it is inappropriate to prestllD¢ that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial positioTh of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial Statements comply with the Charities 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trl deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of th¢ Gharity and hence for tsknng reasollabk stcps for the prevention and detcrtion of fraud and otheT irregularities. 10-
WOMEN'SAIDIN LUTON INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON OpinioD We have audited the financial statements of Wonien's Aid In Luton (the 'clwity') for the Ye endcd 31 March 2025 which omprise the stafrment of fmancial actkvities, the balance sheeL the statement of Gasb flows and notes to the firtancial statements. including significant ac£ounting policies. The financiaj reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom A0tIng Stsndards, iwluding FiDancial Reportino Standard 102 The Financiul Reporting Standd applicable in ihe DK andRepublic oflreland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted AcLounting Pra¢tice). In our Opinio the financial sratements: give a trne and fair view of the stats of the Gharity's affairs as at 31 Ma 2025 and of its incoming resouw¢s and application of resources, for the year then ended" have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom G¢n¢rally Ac¢eptedA¢counting PrdCtic¢' and have been prepared in accordanre with th¢ C1witi¢s A¢t 2011. Basts for oplllloD We Gondurt¢d our audit in accordance with Internation81 Standards ou Auditing (UK) (ISAS IUK)) and applt¢able law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's respopLribilities for the audi"l of ihe financial stalemeFJts section of our report. We are in(kpendent of the charity m accordancc with the ethi1 requIrenrtts that are relevant to our audit of the fmancial stalements in the UL including the FRC'S Ethical Stsndar¢ 2nd we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilitie5 in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate kn provide a basis for our opinion. ConLlusion% relatimg to going ¢ollctrn In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the trusteeg use of the going concern basis of a¢¢ouuting in the preparation of the financial st8trments is appropri81e. Based on the work we have perfonnel we have not identified any rnat¢rial utJcertaintie5 latI]Ig to Events or ronditions thal. individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for 2 period of at least twelve months from when the fiDanGtal statements are authoTised for issue. Our responsibilities and the Tesp3nsibilitiC5 of the tnjstees with re5p¢th to going corKern are desGribcd in tbe relevant sectlOll5 of thi5 report. Other infoTJJAation The other inforntIon comprises the inforn)atton included in the annual report other than the fmancial statements and o auditovs report thereon. Th¢ trustees are responsible for the other iorniation contained within tbe annual report. Our opinion on the fmancial statements does not cover the otheT infonratico and we do not express any forni of assurance conclllsion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the oth¢T iDforniation a1, ill doing so, consider whether the other inforniation is materially in¢onsi$t¢nt with the fllMicia15tatements or our knowledge obtained in the c(JurK of the audit, or otherwise appears to be material]). rni5Staled. If we Klentify such malcrial inGonsist¢ncies or apparenl malerial misstst¢rnents, we are required to deterniine whether this gives rise tr) a material mi5Statement in the financial statements thenelves. [[ based on the work we have perforrne(L we conclude that there is a material misstatemeat of this other infornjati0 we ate required to [Ort that facL We bave nothing to report in this regard. Matters on which we are Tequired to report by eieeptlon We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Clwities (Accounts and Reports) R¢gulalKons 2008 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion: the inforntstion given in the financial stalements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees, repor¢ or suffiGi¢Dt a¢wuntiDg records have not been kept. or the financial ststements are not in agreement with the accoujjting records; or we have not received all the info)Thation and explanations w¢ fequiTe for our audiL 11
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT(CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF WO1N,5 AID IN LUTON Responsibllhies of trustees As explained more fulty in the statement of trustee< responsibilvties, the ineeS are responsible for tbe preparation of the fmancial 5tatement5 and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees deternline is necessary ts enable the preparation ol financial statements arc free from material misstatemenl whether due to fraud or ¢rror. In PTeparing th¢ fanlJI slatement5, the trustces are responsible for assessing the charity'5 ability to continue as a going concern. disclosing. &$ applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going conceTD basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cee operations, or have no realisiic alfrrnative but io do so. Allditor's responsfibilltles for ttAt alldft of the flnanei41 statennts We have en appointd as auditor under 5ethion 144 of the ajaritics Art 2011 and rew)rt in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereundcr. Our objectives are lo obtain Teasonable assurance about 3vhether the financial statements as a whole are free from matsrial misststemenL wh¢ther du¢ to fraud or eryor: and to issue an auditotr5 report that includ¢5 our opinion. Reasonable SuranCe is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material rnisstatement when it exists. Mi55tatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if. individually or in the agate, they Gould reasonabty be expected to influence the economic decisions of users tsken on the basis of these financial statements. The extent to which our procedures are capabk of detecting irregularities. including fra is detailed below. A further description of our r¢spon8ibilities is availabl¢ on the Financial Reportitjg Councit's website at: btLps'./lwww.frc.org.ukl auditorsresponsibilities. This description forn)s part of our auditovs repott OthermwtteTS Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity. h&8 prepared financial statements in 2ccordance with "Accounting and Reporting by ChaTities: Statement of Recomrnended Practice app1]ble to charities PTepoTing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable ID the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). (&8 amended) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charitic5: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on l AprÈl 2005 vthich is refeed to in the extant regulations but has now b¢¢n withdrawn. This has been done in order for the fjnallcial ateMentS to provide a true and fair view in accordance with cuTrent Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charity's trustees. as a body. in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (AGGounts and Reports) Regulations 2a08. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's tsustees those inatters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law. we do not accept or assume Tesponsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's tnteeS as a body, for our audit worK for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Mark Hiertzen BA FCA {Senior Stathtory AudAtor) For and on behalf of HW Associates Limit¢ Ststutory Auditor Chartered Accountants Pornnill House Portmill Lane Hitchin Herts SG5 IDJ 2 January 2026 HW Associa*s Limited is eligible for appotntrnent as auditor of the charity by vtrtue of its eligibility for appointsnent &s auditor of a company Nnder section 1212 of the Companies Art 2(Xi6. 12-
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WOMEN'SAID]N LiTroi¥ ASAT31MARCH2025 Tawl)le ass&s 13 1.639 931141 CDrreDt ass¢ts tkbtors Cash at bank aud in hand 14 109.796 431,161 411.149 540957 419.418 Credltrjn: amonnts die wilhin oAe yr 16 (l33J57) (109JY3) Net ¢urr•llt assets 407.600 309,825 Total asyts lesl ellrrent Ilablll¢l¢s l J29239 1241966 Credltors: falliBg dn¢ more on¢ y 17 (47,694) (38,758) Th¢t assets 1281,545 1203,208 The tsnds of the clthrity R&8tricted income fund5 Unr¢stri¢ted funds- 88] 20 36,gXI 1,129,645 115.0(I) 10,076 1,081.132 112,lY)O 21 1281,545 12CF3208 The stakm¢nts w¢re apwed by th¢tsvsttts on 21 Janu¥ry 2026 Il N,,LA Ms T A8n¢hav48n ChalT oftrustee8 Ms H Nisbet 15-
WOMENIS AID IN LUTON STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 hL4RCH2025 2025 2024 Notes Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles Cash generated from operations 25 16,470 114,722 P4et Cash generated from iDvestlDg actfv5tles Financing Activities Repayment of bank loans 3,542 (10.200) Net tash generated fronV(used Ill) financitig ¥c¢iYitie5 3,542 110,200) Net increase Ill cash and cash equivalents 20.012 104,522 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 411.149 306.627 Cash And casb equivalents at eDd of year 431,161 411,149 16-
WOMEN'S All) tN LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATENTs FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 MARCH2025 Accounting polieies Charity inforniatlon Women's Aid In Luton is a charitable inwrpordt¢d oJganisation that provides supporL Infornli0rt and temporary acGommodation for women with or Wit1llt children sufftring domestic abllse. 1.1 Basls of preparalioty The financial statements have been prepad in accordance with the charitys governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Kreland" (-FRS 102,) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by ChaTities: Statement of Recommended Prdctice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" {eff¢div¢ l January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defmed by FRS 102. The f]nan¢ial stst¢m¢nts have departed from the Clwities (Accoujts and RcpoTts) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. Th?s departure has Involved following the Statsnient of Recommended PraGti¢e for charities apptying FRS 102 Tather than the veTSRon of the Statement of Recomrrtettded Practice wbich is reftrred to in the Regulations but which h&8 sillce been thdV. The fmancial slal¢tn¢nts are prepared in 5teTlin& wbith is the fimCtK1n of the charity. Monetary amounts in these fLnancial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The fmancial ststements hav¢ been prepared under the historical cost Conventio [modified to include the revaluah.on of freeljold properties and lo include invesknent properties and Gertain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below. 1.2 Golng eoneern At th¢ time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a re&8onable expectation that the charity has adgquatc resources to continue in operational existen foT tbe foreseeable fikn. Thus the trustees contit)ue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statrments. 13 Cbarlt&ble tsnds Unrestricted funds are avaiIable for use at the discretion ofthc trustees in fillthe of their charitable Objtives. DesIgned fimds comprise funds which have been sel aside at the discretion of the tnL8tees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted fund5 are SUbjt to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out ID the note& kn the financial statements. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any perfonnance conditions have been meL the amounts can be measured reliabfy. and it 15 probable that incorne will be reGeivcd. Cash donations are recognised Dn receipt Other thnalioDs arc reix)gnised once the cliaTity l]as been notifi of the donation, llnless perforniance conditions require defeal of the amouttt. Income lax rwoverdble in relation to donations receiv¢d under GiftAid or deeds of G0vfflftt is reColSed at the time of the donatlon. Legacies are Tecognised on receipt or otherwise if the clwity bas been notified of an impending distrsbution. the amount is know and receipt is expected. If the amount is not kwwn. the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. 17-
WOMEN'S AID lly LtrTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {COriNuED) FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 fvIARCH2025 AontIng polki¢s (Cotttitsu) 1.5 Expendithre Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or cotru1v¢ obligation to transfer ewnomic benefit to a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in setdement. and the amount of the obligation c8n be measured reliabfy. Expenditure is classified by athivity. The wsts of each activity ate made up of the totsl of direct costs and shared costs, including support Costs ipvolved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs a1tributable to a single activity are a]lo¢atcd directty to that activity. Shated costs Hrhich contribute to more than one activity and support u)sts which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activitics a basis wn5i5tcnt with the use of resources. Central staff ¢osts are allated on the basis of time spenL and depreciation cbarges are allcKated on the p)rfion of the asset's use. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially me&8ured at Gost and subsequentty measured at C05t or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. DeWlatioll is recognised so to writs off the cosi or ValU10n of assets less their residu values over their usefvl lives on the following bases.. Freeholdlond and buildings Fixmres and fJttin85 1% straight line IO% straight line Th¢ gain or loss arising on the disposal of an &sset is deternuned as the differeJ)ce between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the 8ss¢ and is ncognised in thp statement of fmancial 1vitieS. 1.7 Impairnient of fixed assets At each reporting end date. the charity Teviews the ca]ng atnounts of its tangible &ssets to deterniille whether there AS any indication that those &ts have suffered an impairnent105s. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to detennine the extent of the impairnient loss (rfany). 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivellts include c&8h iti h8n<L deposits held at call with bath. other short-tenn liquid investments with original maturitics of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within iK)trowings in current liabilities. 1.9 Flnand21 Instruments The charity has elected kn apply the provisions of Section 11 'B&8ic Financial InstrLuneDts' and Section 12 '0ther Financial Instnunents 1&8ues' of FRS 102 to all of its finanrial instrumen Ftnancial inslrurn¢nts arc rcwgnised in the charitys balance sheet when the charAty becomes paty to the contractuaj provisions of the iDstrument. Financtal %sets wjd liabilities are offseL with the nel amounts presented in the finan¢ial statements, when there 18 a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is aD intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneousty. BatflancIal assets Basic financiaI assets, which include debtors and cash and b3Dk balanc4 are initialty measured at traD5action price including transactÉon ¢osts and are subswucntly caTried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the attangement constitutes a financing transactio where the transaction is measured at the present value of th¢ future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets clwified a5 receivable within one year are not amortised. 18-
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCtAL STATEMENrs (coKrINUED) FOR THE FL4R ENDED 31 hL4RCH2025 Aeeoynting policies (Contlnued) BrfLf1cfv¢C1aI liabilities Basic fiTW)cial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initialty recognised at transaction price unless the arrdngement conStiteS a financing transartion. where th¢ d¢bt iDstrwnent is n]e&sured at the pre5¢llt Val of the future payments discount¢d at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities Classified as payable wlthin one year are not amortised. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been awuir¢d in the ordinary course of operations from suppli¢rs. Amounts payable are classifjed a5 CUTrent liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If noL they are presented as non-current liabilities. TIadc creditors are Te¢ognised initially at traLsactiOD price and subsequently measured at amortised c05t Using the effe¢tAV¢ int¢rest metho Derecognitiijn oljlndnclol Ilabilitiaf Financial Imbilities are d¢recfjgnised when the clwity's contractual (l)ligations expire or are discl)aTged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee beneffts The ¢0st of any unused holiday entitlement IS Tecognised in the period in whicb the employee's services are received. Tennination benefits are recolS¢d immediately as att expense when the charity is demonstrdbly cott)mitted to terniinate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.11 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contritArtion retirement benefit schemes are cknged as an expense as they fall due. Critical Jcfountfing estlmates and Judgements Ill the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgenients, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabiliti¢s t1 are not readily appatent from othw $ours. The estimate5 and associated assumptions are based on hislorical experience aDd other factors that are considered to be relevanL Actsal results may differ from these estimates. The estimas and underlying assumptiotL8 are reviewed OD an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimth are recogn15ed ID the period in which the estimate is revised wher¢ the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods wheTe the revision affects both current and fulure periods. XncoDJe from donations and kgacie5 Unrestricted Restrlcted fllnds funds 2025 2025 Total Unreglrleted Restricted nds fubds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Donations and gifts Grants 20,419 44.467 20,419 557.833 8J81 25.000 8381 515,627 513J66 490,627 64.886 513J66 578252 33J81 4.627 524.008 19-
WOMEN'S IN LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMElYfS (coNfiNUED) FOR THE YL4R EIVDED 31 AL4RCH 2025 Income frojn charitable gctivities Unrestrleted funds 2025 Unrestrleted funds 2024 Housing benefit Services provided under ntract 500,706 472,503 Otber Income Unrestrieted Unrestricted funds fun 2025 2024 Other inGome 3,518 2,662 -20-
WOMEN'S AtD IN LufoN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (COKflNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 Expendlture on th2ri*able activities Charltsble tendIture 2025 Charltable expenditure 2024 Direct eosts Slaff costs Depreciation and irnpainnent Rent and rates Watsr Light beat Repairs and maintenance 487,366 10,503 79,003 4.847 15,207 81,402 20,628 77237 7,750 456,062 10,503 79,844 4242 15,491 61,210 1,311 77,740 12,662 5,005 44,211 34,959 3,145 20,631 20,548 10.140 810 Other refye Costs Telephone Mortgage interest Other staff costs Computsrs and equipment Staff travel expense5 Client expenses Other office ¢osts Outreach work Local projects 66,077 24.889 5,091 7,219 21.032 128 909,219 858.514 Sbare of support governanee tosts (see note 7) Support Governance 87,120 5,000 97.951 8.160 1.001.339 964,625 Analysts by thnd Unrestrkcted funds- geueTai Restricted fijnds 513,801 487.538 402,568 562,057 1,001,339 964.625 21
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS (coNfiNuED) FOR THE FE4R ENDED 31 htcH2O25 Support costs allocated to aetivities 2025 2024 Legal and professional Accountancy Premises Insurance Gov¢nian w5ts 18,053 3,919 41,593 13.781 14,774 39,902 40J69 13,883 8.160 92.120 106,111 Anajysed bettv¢tn: Charitable expenditure 92,120 106,111 Net movement In thnds 2025 21)24 The net movement in ndS is stated after chargiDgl(crediting): Fees payable for th¢ audil of the charity's fjnancial statem Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 14,774 10.503 10,503 Trustees None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remwieration or benefits from the cbarity during the yw. During the yeat ended 31 March 2025. no trustee expenses have been iDcurred (2024: £NtL) 10 Employees The average rnonthty number of employees during the year was: 2025 Number 2024 Number 19 18 Employment tosts 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 442,330 36,624 8,412 417,394 30,637 8,031 487,366 456,062
WOMEN'SAID IN LirroN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 h£4RCH2025 10 Employees (Conthilled) The number of employees whose annual remuneJation was more than £60.000 is as follows: 2025 Nun)JJer 2024 Number 11 Other expendithre Unrestrieted Unregtrleted fund5 fuDd5 202S 2024 Financing costs 1800 12 Taxation The charity 15 exempt from taxation on its activities because ail its income is applied for cl)2ritable purposes. 13 Tajjgible fixed assets Freehold land FIXeS and and buildings ring5 Total Cost or valuation At l April 2024 932.000 11,827 943,827 At 31 Mar¢h 2025 932.000 11,827 943.827 Depretiafion and impairment At l April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year 9,320 9,320 2J65 1,183 11,685 10.503 At 31 Mar¢h 2025 18.640 3.548 22.188 Carrying 2rn011nt At 31 March 2025 913,360 8279 921,639 At 31 MaTch 2024 922.680 9,461 932,141 Land and buildings with a carying amount of £435,460 were revaIued at 31 March 2023 by Kirby Diamond. independent vkluers not Connected with the charity on the basis of market value. The valuation conforms to International Valuation Standards and w&8 based on T¢t market transactio OD ann's lengib terms for similar properties. At 31 March 2025. had the revalued &ssets been ¢arried at historic Cost less a¢¢umulated depreciation and accumulat impainnent losses. their carrying amount would have been approxinmtely £383,624 (2024- £387.978).
WOMEN'S AXD LUTON NOTES TO THE FtNANCJAL STATEMEIYTS (CONfINUED) FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 h£4RCH2025 14 DebtOTS 2t72S 2024 AmouDts falling due within onc year: Trade debtors Other debtors Pr¢paym¢nts and accrued income 59,625 20,322 29.849 8.269 109,796 8.269 15 Loalls and overdrafts 2025 2024 Bank loans 53,550 50,008 Payable within one y&ir Payable af one year 5.856 47,694 Il250 38,758 16 Crediton: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Nvt¢5 Bank loans Other taxation and soGiai seGurity Deferred income Trade crcditor5 Other cr¢diloTS Accruals 15 5,856 8,393 11250 8,578 35.566 35J92 2,881 15,926 18 86.862 7.831 24,415 133.357 109,593 7 Creditors: amollnts falling due after mott th*n one year 2025 2024 Notès Bank loans 15 47,694 38,758 18 Deferred income 2025 2024 Otb¢r deferred income 35,566 -24-
WOMEN'S AID IN LvfoN NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS {ColNuED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AW(CH2025 18 Deferred incolne (CoullDDtd) 2025 2024 Deferred income is included within: Current liabilitie5 35,566 Movements in thc year- Deferred income at l April 2024 Released from previous periods ResouTce5 deferred in the year 35,566 (35,566) 35.566 Deferred income at 31 March 2025 35.566 19 Rettrernent beneflt schemes 2025 2024 Defmed eontribution schemes Charge to profft or loss in respect of defined contribution schem 8.412 8,031 The charity operate5 a defmed contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The &%sets of the scheme aTe held separakly from those ofth¢ charity in an independentty administered fi(L -25-
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmEs (CO1N[rED) FOR THE YE4R EIVDED 31 MARCH2025 20 Restrlcted funds The restricted fimds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of don*ions and graDts held on trL]st subjed to specific conditions by donoTS as to how they may be Us. l April 2024 Incoming resources Resourees expended Transfers At 31 Mar¢h 2025 LLALL Community Investment Fund LBC Grant Charles Plater SLA LBC Trnllma Healing LBC DHSC Thrive BLCF Laptops BBC Children ID Need LBC Household Support Fund Jane Cart Trust Garfield Weston RANK Fowidation Big Give VERU 2K Awards For All Thr Oak Trust {5 users) 185 73,966 303,746 40.443 3,000 4.000 (67,894) (293,995) (6,080) (3,000) 6.257 10.418 34J63 667 4.000 1179 (2,442) (17,500) 263 17,500 (40) (32,427) 14.228 65,711 (33,199) (11,007) (5,000) (20,048) (5.272) (6.581) 85 3,221 5,000 (20,048) 456 (6,581) 5.728 (26) 19.999 250 26 (15.520) 4,479 250 10,076 513J66 (487.538) 996 36,900 -26-
WOMEN'S AJD IN LON NOTES TO TKE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 h£4RCH2025 20 Restrlcted funds (Conthiued) Prevfious year: At l Aprll 2023 Ineomlng resources Resollrcos eipended ]hnsfers At 31 Mirch 2024 LLALL Comrnunity Investment Fund BLCF N(HCLG Complex Needs Luton Citizens Fund Winter Preassur¢s Programme Funding LBC DHSC LBC PubliG Health & HRS Shortfall Grant BLCF Laptops National Lottery Flousehold Support Fund Em¢rgency Fund Mrs Jane Carfs Trust RANK Foundation LBC Childr¢n WoTker VERU 2K Awards For All Paradigm Housing Three Oak Tnt Three Oak (5 users) BBC Children in Need 5.751 (9.949) 41150 61.850 9.953 I20,997 4.000 (67.416) (4) (163,147) (4.000) 185 61 6239 (61) (4,060) 2.179 149 775 147,750 (147.899) (815) (71.078) (9.772) (3.750) (5.000) (5,272) (46.204) (26) (40) 71.078 24.000 14,228 3,750 5,000 11,000 35,000 5.728 11,204 (26) 19.999 19.999 1,170 36 (1.170) (36) (25) (32,322) 250 250 (32.427) (105) 81.506 490.627 (562.057) 10,076 -27-
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON NOTES TO THE FANCIAL STATEMENTS (Co11NuED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH21125 20 Restrlct¢d tstyds (Contlllued) LLALL Community luv¢stm¢Dt FuDd To employ two part-time stsff members to provide specialised referral and assessment services througb the Helpline and email. LBC Grant To support a gener21 rese specialising in services for sffingle women wÉth complex needs. The grant enables the hiring of a Children and FaTnily Offit*r for targeted youth int¢Tventions-both on-site and in the community-and cover5 broader refiEgee support expenditures. Charles P]at¢r A tWO-y¢ar grdnt has been reLxived to fund the part-time Education and Training Coordlnator positioo as well as staff expenses sucb as training and travel ¢osts. SLA To deliver weekty I:1 specialist support sessions for survivors. LBC Trauma Healing To continue delivering weekty I:15pecialist support Sessions for survivors. LBC- DHSC To allow charity to upskill existing staff member5 or new one5. Thi5 ¢nabl¢s th¢ ¢harity to ernploy a social rnedia apprentice and upskill existing members of the t&n. Thrfve Funding to spend on refurbis]]m¢nt works in the refvges and electrical work the head office. BLCF laptops To provide laptops lor clients to support their educalional pursuits su¢h as ESOL ctssses and other courses. BBC Children in Need- Grant for Children and young people livillg in refuges To provide funding for a three-year project to employ a senior children's and families development officer wbo will develop and implement programs designed to support chi]dren and young people impacted by domestic abuse. LBC Hollsehold Sllpport FDnd To PTovid¢ funding for c55¢ntial it¢m5 to 5UPPOrt wom¢n itwns a part of 'horn¢ stsrt¢T pack, for women living the refuge. J2nt Cart Trust To fund r¢furbi5hment costs of House E and new House A. Garfield Weston Funding has been secured to 5UPPOrt and cover irnprovemeDts within the houses. RANK Foundation To help with the Gost-of-living ¢ri5i5 su¢b by 18 Gore c4)sts and rising expenses like fuel and other consumables. -28-
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTOP4 NOTES TO THE FINANCtALsfATEMENTS (CONfRNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 h£4RCH21125 20 Restrlcted funds (Conthiued) Blg Gfve To support the refurbishment of bathrooms at the refuge. iolencc and Exploitation Reduction UnTt Gr211t (VERU) To reduce the stigma associated with domestic abuse and implement a pro design¢d 10 incrca5e the SelfonfidenCe of SUTViVOtS. Awards forAll To contribute to the overnll Well-beiry and prosperity of the community. Three Oak Trnst (S u$eTS) To purchase appropriate sport clothing and footww for South Asian clietts and enable them to attelld sport activities. 21 Unr¢stricted funds- Desiguatsd funds These are unrestri¢ted fiyjds which malerial to the charitys activities. At l Aprll 2024 TraDsfers At 31 MArth 2025 Repairs and dilapidation r¢s¢rve Equipment reserve Contractual commitment and key staff reserve Legal funds reSee 67.000 8,000 22.000 15.000 5,000 4.000 (7.000) 1.000 72,000 12,000 15,0(KJ 16.000 112,CQO 3.000 115,000 Pr¢viou$ yur= At l Aprll 21]23 Transfers At 31 M4reb 2024 Repairs and dilapidation reserve Equipment reserve Contractual commitment reseNe Key staff Lega] fi]nds reserve 67.000 8.000 12,000 io,oDo 15,000 67.000 8,000 12.000 ID,000 15,000 112,000 112.000 -29-
WOMEN'S ATD IN LtrroN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs (coNrINuED) FOR THE YEAR EJVDED 31 .11.4RCH 2025 22 Ullrestrleted funds The unrestricted funds ofthe Gbarity comprise the unexpended balances of (bnalions and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grdntors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been sct aside out of uestricted funds by the tNstce5 for specific purpose& At l Aprll 2024 Ineoming resources Resources exp¢)Jdcd Trgnsfers At 31 NlaTC 2025 Repairs and dilapidations Equipment reserve Contractual commitment and key stsff reserve Legal fuDds rcserye General fimds 67,000 8,000 5,000 4,000 72.000 12,000 22.000 15.000 429.465 (7.000) 1.000 (6.996) 15,000 16,000 474,978 569.110 (516,60]) 541,465 539,667 569.110 (516.601) (3.996) 589,978 539,667 Revaluation reserve Previollg year: Al l April 2023 Intoming resollrces Resources tended Transfers Al 31 MArcb 2024 RepaiTS and dilapidations Equipment reserve Contractual commilmenl reserve Key staff L¢gal fund5 reserv General funds 67,0Tr) 8.000 12,000 10.000 15.000 323,487 67,000 8,000 12.000 10.000 15,000 429.465 508.546 (402,568) 435.487 539.667 508.546 (401568) 541,465 539,667 Revaluation r¢s¢rye -30-
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YE4R EM)ED 31 AL4RCH2025 22 Unrestrieted hnds (Continued) Repairs 4nd Dllapldation5 Reserve A reserve to provide D]ntenance aThJ updating of the properties oc£upied by the Charity. Equlpmtnt Regerve A reserve to ensure that there is sufficient money to replace quipmenl and h0chold furnishings when it becomes obsoletc or beyond economic repair. Contr4clual Commltment and Key Staff Reserye A reserve to ensure that the ChaTity is able to cover contracted paymettts to staff as redundancy provision and other commitrnents that may arise. A reserve to cover the costs of filling key lealership roles in the ChaTtty. iwI Fullds Reserve A reSCe to cover the costs (lated with lease renewals and governance rnatter5. 23 Axatysis of JAet assets between fun URrcstrirted Unrestricted Dds fllnd$ general Designated funds 2025 Rertrleted Endown)ent Dds Total 2025 2025 2025 20Z5 At 31 Mareh 2025: Tangible assets Current assetsl(liabilities) Long tem liabilities 921,639 255.700 (47,694) 921,639 407.600 (47,694) 115,000 36.9CK) 1.129.645 115.000 36,900 1.281,545 31
WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONfiNUED) FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 hURCH 2025 23 An41ysi8 of net assets belween fvnds (Conllnued) UnrestrAdtd Unrrstrithd funds fwids general Deslgnated fonds 2024 Restrict Endowment nds fonds Totsl 2024 2024 2024 2024 At 31 March 2024: Tangible assets Current &ssetsl(liabilitie3) Long terni liabilities 932,141 187,749 (38,758) 932.141 309,825 (38,758) 112,000 10,076 1,081.132 112.000 10,076 1203,208 24 Related party Women's Aid in Luton (WAIL), a chasitablc incorpordtcd organisatioo is relat to Luton Women's Aid {LWA) by virtue of having the sarne Board ofTDJstees. 25 Cash generated from operations 2025 2024 Surplus for the year 78.336 34,548 Adjustments for: DeptrGxation and impaArn]ent of tangible fjxed assets 10.503 10,503 Movements workiDg eapital: (Ineas¢)/decrta$e in debtors Increase in ¢redilors (D¢¢reaseyincrease in deferred income (101.527) 64,724 (35.566) 10,457 23,648 35.566 Cash generated fTOJn op¢ration$ 16,470 114,722 26 Analysi5 of ¢hongts In Met fllnds At 1 April 2024 Cash flowsAt 31 March 2025 Cash at bank and in h2nd 411.149 20.012 4Jl.161 Loans falling due within one year Loans falling due after n)ore than one year (11250) (38,758) 5.394 (8,936) (5,856) (47.694} 361,141 16.470 377.611 -32-