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
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Tnjstees, report
Statement of trustees, responsibilitie5
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Independent auditovs report
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Statement of financial activities
13-l4
Balance sheet
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Statement of cash flows
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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). (eff￿liVe 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 w0n￿n 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 P￿CeSS 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 coU￿ll who provide an annual grant
logether with an income b&%ed on the Dumber of residents.
Pul)lic bellefit
The T￿￿teeS 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 fU￿claI 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 T￿￿teS 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.

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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 Ch￿Ien84 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 i1￿0vatiVe 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¢¢ess￿l￿ 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 individ￿S 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
stn￿ttwed 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 p￿pIc.
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 ¢k￿rIty'S
commitment to providing modern and ¢omfortable accommodation.

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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 Coordi￿tOrS.
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 su￿asS&j ID key ¢ampaign5-including the 'Big Give, and 'Home is
Where the Heart Is. appeals-driven in part ty enhaDced co￿Orats engagement and growing support ftir the charity's
mission.
5. Service Expansion
Holistic service offerings were fijrther developed in Colla￿ratIon 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 partn￿ShIp 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

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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¢ f￿M 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 le￿d 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.

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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 rU￿t 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 ji￿tiCe 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 fi￿her
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¢, A￿lUding re5ettlemenl social hous1￿ or crisis accomtnodation.
Service User FIDdiDgs
WAL'S setvice user survey c0J￿u¢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 pr￿tical 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 CUltu￿lY Comi￿t 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 child￿n. 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.

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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 aChI￿￿g 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 clIn￿te.
Flnantial revlew
The T￿￿teeS 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 inCr￿e 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 reSe￿e$) held by the Charity should be appr0xin￿tefy 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 rese￿S, 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.

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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 f￿e 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 iMpleD￿t 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 InCr￿e unrestrA¢ted revenue grdnts through targeted fimdraising initi&tives and
diversification of income streams, enabling gre￿¢r fl¢xibility in 5eTvice delivery.
2. Accommoda￿0￿ 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,
. oT￿lSatIonal 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 refe￿81 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¢¢ Stalld￿dS.
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

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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 San￿ntha 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 tn￿tee r¢signed allcr the year en(L
Fvts Lora Mafrcs
(resig￿1 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 benCh￿ID8 r¢vi¢ws.
. D¢legation ofauthority and sernion of duties.
. Id¢ntifiL*lon and manag¢m¢nt ofiisk&
strategies. This involved [d￿Lfyi08 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¢ lld￿tified. 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 n0Jbfina￿Ial iisks and in parti￿1•r. opu*ional issu¢s Tel*iDg 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 SA￿lficant 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 Th￿￿3.
Th¢Board of Trustees 8thnini5t¢r the Ch&tty SMI meet regu]arly durin8 th¢y¢&r. The Trustees are wid volunleers.
A C*ief 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 d￿AT 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¢ot1Dg￿cre intYoductioJs are dealtwith atlbe bcyDning ofibe Jne
Ms H Nisbet
Cbalr of trustees
21 j￿￿ary 2(r26
21 J￿Vary 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 r￿Onable 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.
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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 A￿0￿￿tIng Stsndards, iwluding FiDancial Reportino Standard 102 The
Financiul Reporting Stand￿d 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 ethi￿1 requIren￿rtts 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 inforn￿tIon 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 i￿orniation 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 a￿1, ill doing so, consider whether the other inforniation is
materially in¢onsi$t¢nt with the fllMicia15tatements or our knowledge obtained in the c(JurK of the audit, or otherwise appears
to be material]). rni5Staled. If we Klentify such malcrial inGonsist¢ncies or apparenl malerial misstst¢rnents, we are required to
deterniine whether this gives rise tr) a material mi5Statement in the financial statements then￿elves. [[ based on the work we
have perforrne(L we conclude that there is a material misstatemeat of this other infornjati0￿ we ate required to [￿Ort that facL
We bave nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are Tequired to report by eieeptlon
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Clwities (Accounts and Reports)
R¢gulalKons 2008 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion:
the inforntstion given in the financial stalements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees, repor¢ or
suffiGi¢Dt a¢wuntiDg records have not been kept. or
the financial ststements are not in agreement with the accoujjting records; or
we have not received all the info)Thation and explanations w¢ fequiTe for our audiL
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT(CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF WO1*￿N,5 AID IN LUTON
Responsibllhies of trustees
As explained more fulty in the statement of trustee< responsibilvties, the in￿eeS are responsible for tbe preparation of the
fmancial 5tatement5 and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees
deternline is necessary ts enable the preparation ol financial statements arc free from material misstatemenl whether due to
fraud or ¢rror. In PTeparing th¢ f￿an￿lJI slatement5, the trustces are responsible for assessing the charity'5 ability to continue as
a going concern. disclosing. &$ applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going conceTD basis of accounting
unless the trustees either intend to ce￿e operations, or have no realisiic alfrrnative but io do so.
Allditor's responsfibilltles for ttAt alldft of the flnanei41 staten*nts
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 a￿gate, 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 refe￿ed 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 tn￿teeS 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.
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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
y￿r
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- 8￿8]
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
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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
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WOMEN'S All) tN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATE￿NTs
FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 MARCH2025
Accounting polieies
Charity inforniatlon
Women's Aid In Luton is a charitable inwrpordt¢d oJganisation that provides supporL Inforn￿li0rt and temporary
acGommodation for women with or Wit1￿llt children sufftring domestic abllse.
1.1 Basls of preparalioty
The financial statements have been prepa￿d 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 ￿thd￿V￿.
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 fillth￿￿e of their charitable Obj￿tives.
DesIgn￿ed 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 SUbj￿t 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 defe￿al of the amouttt. Income lax rwoverdble in relation to donations
receiv¢d under GiftAid or deeds of G0vffl￿ftt is reCo￿lSed 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.
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WOMEN'S AID lly LtrTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CO￿riNuED)
FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 fvIARCH2025
A￿o￿ntIng polki¢s
(Cotttitsu￿)
1.5 Expendithre
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or co￿tru￿1v¢ 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 all￿ated 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.
DeW￿latioll is recognised so ￿ to writs off the cosi or ValU￿10n 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 equiv￿ellts 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.
Ba￿tfl￿ancIal 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.
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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 conSti￿teS 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 reco￿lS¢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 $our￿s. 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 estima*s 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
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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
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WOMEN'S AtD IN LufoN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (COKflNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
Expendlture on th2ri*able activities
Charltsble
t￿endIture
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
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS (coNfiNuED)
FOR THE FE4R ENDED 31 h￿tcH2O25
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 FIX￿￿eS and
and buildings
r￿ing5
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
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WOMEN'S AID IN LvfoN
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS {Co￿lNuED)
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
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmE￿s (CO￿1N[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
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WOMEN'S AJD IN L￿ON
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 Tn￿t
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
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WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON
NOTES TO THE F￿ANCIAL STATEMENTS (Co1￿1NuED}
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 re￿se 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 ￿1￿8 Gore c4)sts and rising expenses like fuel and other consumables.
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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 Self￿onfidenCe
of SUTViVOtS.
Awards forAll
To contribute to the overnll Well-bei￿ry and prosperity of the community.
Three Oak Trnst (S u$eTS)
To purchase appropriate sport clothing and footww for South Asian clietts and enable them to attelld sport activities.
21
Unr¢stricted funds- Desiguatsd funds
These are unrestri¢ted fiyjds which malerial to the charitys activities.
At l Aprll 2024
TraDsfers At 31 MArth
2025
Repairs and dilapidation r¢s¢rve
Equipment reserve
Contractual commitment and key staff reserve
Legal funds reSe￿e
67.000
8,000
22.000
15.000
5,000
4.000
(7.000)
1.000
72,000
12,000
15,0(KJ
16.000
112,CQO
3.000
115,000
Pr¢viou$ 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
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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 u￿estricted 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
t￿ended
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
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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 h0￿chold 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 reSC￿e 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:
(In￿eas¢)/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
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