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2025-03-31-accounts

Daisy Programme Trustee Annual Report April 2024- March 2025

DAISY PROGRAMME ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025

Daisy Programme & Rowan Project

Trustees’ Annual Report 2024–2025

Registered Charity Number: 1166033

Address: Unit 1, Ventura House, Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6JU Telephone: 01953 880903

Email: help@daisyprogramme.org.uk | rowanproject@daisyprogramme.org.uk

Who we are:

The Daisy Programme is a registered charity supporting adults, children and young people who are living with, or have been affected by, domestic and sexual abuse across the Breckland area and wider Norfolk. Since 2015, we have delivered trauma‑informed services that empower survivors to recover, build resilience and create safer, healthier futures.

Executive Summary

Our Mission

To empower people who have experienced abuse to recover, build resilience and live positive, healthy and productive lives.

Our Purpose

To work collaboratively, especially with those who have lived experience, to raise awareness and understanding of domestic and sexual abuse, and to support survivors to look forward to the future rather than be controlled by the past.

Our Objectives

Our charitable objectives are to relieve the needs of people in Norfolk who have experienced domestic abuse, supporting their emotional, physical and mental health.

We achieve this by:

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Our Values

Public Benefit Statement

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

“Thank you so much I have gone from not leaving my house to being able to go out alone this is a really big thing for me, I have recommended you to others who were in the same situation.” A Daisy Domestic Abuse Client

“I owe you so much. I am still here because of the time, effort, understanding and nonjudgmental support given to me. I am facing some of the hardest things in my life at the moment, and there are times where I have just wanted it all to stop, but with your support I can now see a future.” A Rowan Client

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Activities, Achievements and Performance

Overview

2024–2025 has been a year of exceptional growth and development. We expanded our reach to support adults impacted by domestic and sexual abuse, alongside children and young people who have lived with domestic abuse. Our staff team grew from 13 to 22, and we welcomed four new Trustees, strengthening governance and leadership.

Key developments included: - Expansion of our NIDAS provision to cover King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and North Norfolk. - Growth in therapeutic and trauma recovery services, significantly reducing waiting times for counselling. - Continued delivery and expansion of our Fantastic Families service for children and young people. - Increased community outreach, training and partnership working across Breckland and Norfolk.

Over the past year, we have witnessed a marked shift in the complexity and urgency of the needs presented by the individuals and families we support. The landscape of social care and community support has evolved significantly, with increasing pressures on both the people we serve, and the systems designed to assist them.

One of the most notable trends has been the escalation in mental health challenges. We have seen a significant rise in referrals from organisations working with individuals experiencing mental illness, reflecting a broader societal increase in psychological distress. Many of these referrals involve people facing acute anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions, often exacerbated by prolonged uncertainty and systemic delays.

In parallel, there has been a sharp increase in the number of children with neurodiverse needs, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and other developmental differences. A growing proportion of these children are also under the protection of children’s services, highlighting the vulnerability and complexity of their circumstances. These cases often require multi-agency collaboration and specialist interventions, which are increasingly difficult to coordinate due to resource constraints.

Poverty and financial insecurity have deepened across the communities we serve. More families are experiencing food poverty, with a noticeable rise in reliance on food banks and emergency support services. The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact household stability, leading to increased stress, housing insecurity, and reduced access to essential services.

The family justice system has also faced significant challenges. Long delays in cases coming to court or reaching resolution have placed immense emotional strain on families, particularly those involved in child protection and custody proceedings. These delays contribute to heightened anxiety, prolonged uncertainty, and in some cases, deterioration in mental health and family relationships.

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Compounding these issues, we have experienced the closure or temporary suspension of referral pathways from several partner agencies. This has placed additional pressure on our services, as we have had to absorb more complex cases without the usual support structures in place. The disruption in referral networks has also led to gaps in care and delayed interventions for those in urgent need.

In summary, the past year has underscored the growing complexity and interrelated nature of the challenges faced by the people we support. Mental health concerns, neurodiversity, poverty, systemic delays, and service disruptions have converged to create a landscape of need that is more acute and multifaceted than ever before. As we move forward, it is essential that we continue to adapt our approaches, advocate for systemic improvements, and work collaboratively to ensure that no one is left behind.

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Our Reach and Impact

During the year we: - Supported 2,107 people aged 5–98. - Received 139 self ‑ referrals , reflecting increased trust and accessibility. - Delivered 1,200 counselling hours . - Supported 83 people through programmes and structured support groups. - Engaged 850 people through Daisy Ambassadors and community activities.

Key Highlights

No Lengthy Waiting Lists

We continue to offer timely support, with all assessments and support plans completed within two weeks of referral. Our small but dedicated team ensures clients receive regular emotional support, remain safe, and are empowered to rebuild their lives. We are currently working with 380 families across all our services.

Peer Support & Programmes

Our two peer support groups remain vibrant hubs for creative and well-being activities, engaging over 80 individuals. We also delivered:

Family Engagement

We worked with 498 families, offering parenting programmes and inclusive family activities such as drumming workshops, picnics, and seasonal events.

Therapeutic support

We provided specialist counselling to 116 survivors delivering more than 1200 counselling sessions.

Community Outreach

Through outreach sessions and local events, we engaged face-to-face with nearly 850 people, raising awareness and connecting with communities across our service areas.

Specialist Collaboration

We are working with NSFT psychologists to enhance support pathways for survivors of sexual abuse in Breckland who are experiencing severe mental health challenges. Feedback shows our services are making a measurable difference in emotional well-being and psychological health.

New Services

In partnership with the Norfolk Integrated Care Board, we introduced services to support women in accessing preventative health measures such as breast and cervical cancer screening. This work has helped the ICB better understand the barriers women face in maintaining their health and builds on our previous collaboration with trainee midwives to promote trauma-informed, abuse-aware care across Norfolk.

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Children & Young People

Referrals for support remain high, and early intervention continues to be a priority to reduce long-term impact. Our work has significantly strengthened family cohesion and understanding, helping to reduce challenging behaviours and support children and young people (CYP) in achieving their educational milestones. Feedback from schools and Children's Services highlights a notable decline in the need for specialist interventions and a reduced reliance on alternative forms of support.

Many of the CYP we work with have also made considerable progress in their wellbeing— often ceasing self-harming or high-risk behaviours. This has contributed to a reduction in both medical and mental health interventions.

A number of children who initially faced serious concerns about transitioning to high school have gone on to manage the shift successfully, thanks to the support they received. We've also invested in training our team to work effectively with neurodiverse conditions, especially where these intersect with trauma responses. This has helped reduce the frequency and intensity of behaviours often associated with neurodiversity.

Our parenting programmes play a key role in reinforcing this progress by embedding a whole-family approach. These efforts have led to better outcomes not just for the child receiving support, but also for their parents and younger siblings, creating a more stable and nurturing home environment.

Adult Survivor Support

Our work with adults remains central to our mission. Survivors of domestic and sexual abuse have accessed a range of services from crisis intervention and therapeutic support to long-term recovery planning. Through compassionate, non-judgmental care, we continue to help adults reclaim control, confidence, and hope.

Progress Against Our Aims

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Norfolk Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (NIDAS)

NIDAS is a countywide partnership delivered with Leeway Domestic Abuse Service and Safe Partnership, supporting individuals assessed at high or medium risk of harm.

In January 2024, our NIDAS team expanded to 12 posts, including Family IDVAs and Community

Development and Recovery Facilitators. During the year, we have embedded this service within Daisy Programme and filled all the vacant roles to ensure a full service is delivered across King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and North Norfolk.

Referrals received: 1,653

Outcomes reported: - 83% felt safer - 70% reported improved health and wellbeing - 65% ‑ experienced increased confidence and self esteem - 61% improved engagement with their local community

‑ Client feedback highlights the life changing impact of consistent, compassionate IDVA support.

“I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the NIDAS team. I was in desperate need of guidance support and a voice to talk matters through. You through and through ensured my wellbeing was priority, I really dread to think where I'd be if it were not for the support. Today I have a fresh home and can look forward to a new life as I begin to build on the confidence given and the knowledge that the support got me to where I am.”

“My Idva, was absolutely out of this world, she helped me so much and I have gained a lot more confidence in how to deal with situations. She is the best. I’m not the easiest person to deal with as I shut down n put my head in the sand, but she has helped me overcome these things, I can’t thank her enough 😊 , all you guys absolutely rock and do amazing, so thank you.”

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“If it wasn't for the extremely helpful advice and support, I got, I wouldn't be alive today and that isn't an over statement or a joke. At the beginning of this traumatic situation it was really the end of decades of abuse for me and you gave me the courage to face the process of what help I actually needed and where to get it, as well as guiding me through the processing of the actual events that occurred and coming to terms with what had actually happened to me. But most of all, you believed me and reassured me that my behaviours when they occurred were because I was a victim of abuse and not as an abuser as I had been accused. You made me feel safe, which is something I hadn't realised for a long time. My Idva did this in such a gentle but empowering way, how totally miraculous, above and beyond professional. I cannot thank your service enough for your time and care, it really is appreciated. I am moving on to a new home soon, my case comes up shortly and it's going to be a guilty plea, the OIC is applying for a Court Order also to keep me covered after sentencing. My life has been transformed.”

The Rowan Project – Sexual Abuse Recovery

The Rowan Project forms part of our Trauma Recovery Service, providing specialist support to survivors of sexual abuse.

Following client feedback, referral processes were simplified to reduce re‑traumatisation. Support includes one‑to‑one casework, counselling, peer support, and creative and mindful activities.

During the year, we received additional Ministry of Justice funding for this vital work through our partnership with Sue Lambert Trust, Brave Futures and One to One Project. This has enabled us to provide another day of counselling and increase our Client Caseworker resources to improve pre and post counselling support.

“My counsellor was amazing, she has helped me feel confident to speak about things. I now need help to deal with everything that has happened and to pack it away so hopefully I can move on. I wish there was a way to give back to the Rowan Project and would love to know about the groups etc you do. I am not ready yet but would like to in the future. You have made a huge difference to me and have been so supportive and a light in a very dark place. I owe you so much.”

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Client testimonies demonstrate significant improvements in wellbeing, confidence and hope for the future.

for the future.
I feel better able to cope with aspects of everyday life 87.6%
My health and wellbeing has improved 83.8%
I feel safer 84.8%
If I am feeling unwell, I am more able to recognise the signs & I feel more
empowered to seek help and/or help myself		 89.9%

“You supported me to open boxes I’ve needed to open for over 25 years, and this was a huge thing for me. Your help made me feel supported, listened to and safe.”

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Daisy Domestic Abuse Recovery

A key part of our trauma recovery service, we ‑ supported 198 standard risk survivors through ‑ longer term recovery services. Clients are supported by dedicated trauma‑trained caseworkers, ensuring continuity, trust and holistic support planning.

Many clients also accessed counselling alongside psycho‑educational courses, supporting sustained recovery. With funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we increased the number of counselling slots by 60% to ensure that waiting lists were kept to no more than a minimal period, so that no client needed to wait many months for counselling.

During the year, we also introduced some shorter, less intensive programmes for those clients who found it difficult to commit to our longer courses or found the more in-depth investment difficult. Many clients found these were an important gateway to their longer-term recovery.

“I found my counselling sessions really helpful and completely changed my mind set from when I started to when I finished. Daisy Programme was way more than I could’ve expected, always understanding and compassionate and the wealth of knowledge helped me rationalise a lot of the doubt I had in my head. I will be forever grateful to the Daisy Programme for helping me through one of the toughest years.”

Every client receives a co-created personal support plan and a named personal client caseworker to work with them as part of their recovery journey.

“I don't know where I would have been without your support. A different person walked out of the Daisy Programme than walked in. You have supported me and been my rock these past months. Thank God you were there. Forever grateful x”

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Peer Support and Wellbeing Activities

Peer support remains central to our work, reducing isolation and fostering connection. Alongside core support groups, we delivered: - Mind and body programmes - Yoga and mindful movement - Drumming workshops - Creative writing and art activities - Mindful walking and crafts

‑ These activities were largely volunteer led by people with lived experience of abuse who are positive role models that demonstrate change is possible. We remain deeply grateful for their commitment and skill.

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Fantastic Families – Children and Young People

“I would like to say xxx was one of the best humans I have met. She truly has given me the strength I didn’t know I had to overcome things I never thought I would. She showed me that there are people out there that will believe you and who are willing to support and help you as much as possible! Thank you for giving me the support and allowing me to take the next step in my life.”

Our Fantastic Families service supported 98 children and young people , delivering 594 interventions, facilitating three parenting courses and provided six family drumming sessions . Our work has led to better family cohesion and understanding, reducing challenging behaviours and enabling CYP to achieve their educational milestones. Feedback from schools and Children’s Services is that this has resulted in a reduction in the need for specialist support and less reliance on alternative interventions. Additionally, many of the CYP who we support cease self-harming and dangerous behaviours resulting in a decrease in medical and mental health interventions.

The most significant change for the children and young people we support is recognising that their behaviour is rooted in trauma rather than “acting out.” Understanding the impact of domestic abuse helps them develop healthier coping strategies, including emotional regulation, assertive communication, positive self-belief, and calming techniques. Weekly one-to-one support with a trusted adult further reinforces their sense of safety and worth, helping them understand that they are not to blame for adult behaviour.

As a result, children show improved emotional expression, greater confidence in education, and stronger relationships with family and peers. Those maintaining contact with an abusive parent are better equipped to process these interactions and build resilience. Our evaluations reflect this progress: 97% feel more heard and understood, 96% feel better able to manage difficult emotions, 90% recognise the link between their experiences and behaviour, and 88% report improved feelings about their behaviour. Parents report increased optimism, happier children, and a better understanding of the emotional roots of behaviour.

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Our highly skilled, trauma-informed team places the voice of the child at the centre of all support. Children actively shape their own plans, working at their own pace on what matters most to them. This personalised, holistic approach builds lasting trust and impact, ensuring children are supported as individuals and never defined by their trauma.

We firmly believe that with the right support, every child has the potential to move forward and thrive. The earlier we intervene, the more likely they are to achieve lasting, life-changing progress.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work with my daughter. She was emotional and was lost and a very angry little girl, who didn't understand what was going on in her head. Without your help I don't know where she would be. She has become a kind caring and sympathetic little girl who is better at handling situations and is always helping me around the house. I'm so proud of how much progress she has made and a massive thanks to Daisy Programme.”

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Daisy in the Community

Our community outreach expanded significantly, including: ‑ 45 regular monthly drop in sessions across Breckland, supported advice and information for 120 local residents, more than 20 awareness and training sessions reaching over 200 people, attendance at 33 community events and 31 partnership meetings.

Over the year, we reached nearly 850 people.

These initiatives provide accessible steps into support and strengthen local responses to abuse.

“Daisy Programme was brilliant and it’s so reassuring to know there is someone at the end of a phone who ‘just gets it’, without judgement. The service is professional but personable too and has encouraged me to make decisions, sign posted me to other agencies and advised me giving with personal insight. Thank you for all your support, an invaluable service that is much needed in the midst of the crisis fog.”

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Thank you to our amazing supporters, donors, and funders. We couldn't keep our vital work going without your generosity and encouragement. Your belief means so much for all our volunteers, staff and trustees, and most importantly the survivors and children we support .

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Future Plans

Positivity for the future from our Thursday Craft and Support Group

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Governance and Financial Review

Trustees

Trustees approving Report

Trustees during the reporting period

Senior Staff

Bank

Barclays Bank (Leicester)

Recruitment and appointment of Trustees

The trustees are recruited through advertising on the Daisy Programme website and a variety of other websites and social media platforms. Prospective trustees are interviewed by at least two members of the Trustee Board and then invited to attend a trustee meeting to introduce themselves and their reasons for wanting to be a trustee to the current board members. A vote of the existing trustees is then taken to confirm appointment.

Trustees follow a comprehensive induction process, lasting up to three months following appointment.

During the year several of our longstanding trustees left for personal reasons. We now have a new, committed and energetic board in place with a range of skills and experience to ensure Daisy Programme continues its vital work. We will seek further trustees to meet additional identified skills gaps.

Statement of the Charity's Policy on Reserves

The Charity’s Financial Regulations include a policy on maintaining reserves at a suitable level to meet any financial commitments on dissolution of the CIO. The trustees confirm that this objective was met throughout the year. The trustees have undertaken a review of the

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current financial situation of the charity and calculate those reserves of a minimum of £108,000 should be held going forward. This amount is based on three months of core work expenditure of £66,000, plus £12,000 for any contractual winding up costs and £30,000 for any unexpected expenditure costs or investment into service opportunities. This figure is reviewed on an annual basis and represents a 32% increase from the previous year. Our unrestricted funds of £127,505 met that target.

Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit

The trustees declare that the charity had no funds which were materially in deficit at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities.

State of the Charity’s Finances

Our income has increased by 43% from the income received in the previous financial year. The major changes have been a full year of funding for our extended NIDAS contract to cover King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and North Norfolk.

The additional funding secured has given us a strong financial base for this year and next year. However, most of our current funding will end in 2026 and we face a cliff edge at that time. The trustees have identified this as a priority for the coming year to address the longer-term governance, financial and promotional issues that we face. Most of our expenditure is on staff salaries and we are fortunate that our overhead costs with regards to premises are relatively low.

The accounts are showing a total carry forward figure of £253,917. Details of how this is made up are given below in the notes to the financial statements. Expenditure in this year increased by 64%. This was largely due to the full year of staffing costs for NIDAS staff.

Overall, the trustees consider that Daisy Programme is a viable financial organisation and believe that the charity finances are in a healthy state going forward and that the charity will be able to meet all its ongoing financial commitments. Whilst it is not anticipated that there are likely to be significant changes to our income streams in the coming year, we are mindful that many of these are due to end of 2026-2027. Additionally, we have been advised that our sexual abuse service funding from Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk for 2025-2026 will be reduced by 50%. Government grants represent 12% of our total funding which is a continued reduction from the previous year due to an increase in funding from partnerships with Leeway and Sue Lambert Trust.

Unrestricted Funds

We received an additional £10,000 of unrestricted income this year, mainly due to the increase in our second year of funding from Trusthouse Charitable Foundation. Our unrestricted fund carry forward has increased by 38% in the year, to £127,505, which is above the amount set by the trustees of £108,000. We hope to increase this amount through some planned fundraising activities in the coming year.

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Designated Funds

We do not have any designated funds.

Particulars of Any Outstanding Guarantee Given by the Charity

The trustees declare that the charity has given no guarantee where potential liability is outstanding at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities.

Particulars of Any Outstanding Debt

The trustees declare that the charity has no outstanding debts which are secured by an express charge on any of the assets of the charity at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved this report and authorised that it be signed on their behalf.

Lynda Turner Chair of Trustees Date:

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DAISY PROGRAMME INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

Independent Examiner

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Members of the Daisy Programme

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 22 to 30.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Adam James MAAT Eric Southwick & Co Accountants Date: 23/01/2026 51 The Avenue Seaham Co. Durham, SR7 8NS

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
4
5
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
7
Total
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of Funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Charitable activities
Other trading activities

Net income/(expenditure)
Note		 2025
£
6,998
62,300
4,451
73,749
480
37,921
38,401
35,348
-
35,348
92,157
127,505
Unrestricted
funds		 2025
£
-

639,786

-
639,786
-
615,714
615,714
24,072
-
24,072
102,340
126,412
Restricted
funds		 Total
funds
2025
£
6,998
702,086
4,451
713,535
480
653,635
654,115
59,420
-
59,420
194,497
253,917		 Total
funds
2024
£
5,002
485,453
7,267
497,722
-
398,046
398,046
99,676
-
99,676
94,821
194,497

The notes on pages 25 to 37 form part of these accounts.

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Balance Sheet

As at 31[st] March 2025

Note 2025 2024
£ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 11 9,883 12,020
Total fixed assets 9,883 12,020
Current assets
Debtors 12 37,242 525
Cash at bank and in hand 210,262 186,698
Total current assets 247,504 187,223
Current Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year 13 3,470 4,746
Net current assets 244,034 182,477
Total assets less current liabilities 253,917 194,497
Charity funds
Restricted funds 14 126,412 102,340
Unrestricted funds 14 127,505 92,157
Total charity funds 253,917 194,497

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees, authorised for issue, and are signed on their behalf by:

Lynda Turner Chair of Trustees

Date:

The notes on pages 25 to 37 form part of these accounts.

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Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31st March 2025
Note 2025 2024
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities 17 23,680 142,443
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets 11 (116) (2,628)
Net cash used in investing activities (116)
 (2,628)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year 23,564 139,815
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 186,698 46,883
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 18 210,262 186,698

The notes on pages 25 to 37 form part of these accounts.

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Notes to the financial statements

i) donations and legacies are received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. 

  - ii) Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified.  The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.

  - iii) Income from investments is included when receivable.

  - iv) Income from charitable activities, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are accounted for when the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

3 Income from donations and legacies

Donations
Donations

 2025
£
6,998
2024
£
5,002
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds		 Total
funds
2025
2025
£
£
-

6,998

Total
funds
2024
2024
£
£
-
5,002
Restricted
funds
Restricted
funds

4 Income from charitable activities

Grant income
Grant income
Income from training courses
Total

 2025
£
62,300

2024
£
50,200
1,200
51,400
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds		 Total
funds
2025
2025
£
£
639,786
702,086
Total
funds
2024
2024
£
£
434,053
484,253
-
1,200
434,053
485,453
Restricted
funds
Restricted
funds

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

5 Income from other trading activities

Fundraising events
Our Breckland Lottery
Total
Fundraising events
Our Breckland Lottery
Total

 2025
£
3,877
574
4,451
2024
£
6,515
752
7,267
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds		 Total
funds
2025
2025
£
£
-
3,877
-
574
-
4,451
Total
funds
2024
2024
£
£
-
6,515

-
752
-
7,267
Restricted
funds
Restricted
funds

6 Expenditure on raising funds Costs of raising voluntary income

Raising funds
Raising funds

 £
£
480
480
2024
£
£
-
-
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2024

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

7 Analysis of expenditure by activities

Charitable activites
Charitable activites		 £
579,122
£
343,607
Activities
undertaken
directly
2025
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024		 £
74,513
£
54,439
Support
costs
2025
Support
costs
2024		 £
653,635
Total
funds
2025
2024
£
398,046
Total
funds

Analysis of direct costs

Staff costs
Sessional staff
Staff training
Staff expenses
Counselling costs
Volunteer expenses
Telephone
Light, heat & water
Advertising & marketing
Miscellaneous expenses
Equipment
Client grants
Venue costs
Group facilitation
Total		 Total
funds
Total
funds
2025
2024
£
£
534,811
312,893
6,768
5,020
7,428
4,766
15,912
11,179
-
2,525
343
191
3,600
2,207
1,231
-
173
468
53
201
2,961
2,520
2,750
-
352
-
2,740
1,637
579,122
343,607

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

7 Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

8 Independent Examiner’s renumeration
Staff costs
Staff training
Staff expenses
Rent & rates
Computer expenses
Telephone
Printing, postage & stationery
Governance costs
Insurance
Repairs & renewals
Light, heat & water
Cleaning
Miscellaneous expenses
Total
Fees payable to the Independent Examiner for the examination of
the annual accounts		 Total
funds
2025
£
52,033
72
1,210
11,324
187
821
1,138
1,134
2,152
94
2,037
1,272
1,039
74,513
£
935
2025		 Total
funds
2024
£
33,127
304
819
10,785
419
781
706
1,529
1,587
102
3,219

1,024
37
54,439
2024
£
1,020

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

9 Staff costs

No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the period (2024:202). Employee costs during the period were as follows:

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs		 2025
2024
£
£
534,855
320,708
42,182
20,623
9,807
4,689
586,844
346,020

The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Charitable activites
Governance and administration
of the Charity		 2025
No.
21
1
22		 2025
FTE
16
1
17		 No.
FTE
13
10
1
1
14
11
2024
2024

10 Trustees’ renumeration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or benefits (2024 – £NIL). During the year, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £36).

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

11 Fixed Assets

Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the period
At 31 March 2025
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024		 Furniture
£
4,926
116
5,042
1,738
487
2,225
2,817
3,188		 Office
equipment
Total
£
£
16,139
21,065
-
116
16,139
21,181
7,307
9,045
1,766
2,253
9,073
11,298
7,066
9,883
8,832
12,020

Furniture is depreciated at 15% per annum on a reducing balance basis and office equipment is depreciated at 20% per annum on a reducing balance basis. Items below £100 are not capitalised.

12 Debtors

Trade debtors
Prepayments		 2025
2024
£
£
36,479
-
763
525
37,242
525

13 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

reditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Other creditors and accruals 3,470 4,746

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

14 Statement of funds

Statement of funds – current year

Restricted funds
Children In Need
Leeway - NIDAS
Sexual Abuse Counselling
Sue Lambert - Rape & Sexual
Abuse Fund
St Martin's in the Fields
Women's Aid
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Total of funds
National Lottery Community
Fund
Breckland District Council -
Daisy Ambassadors
Breckland District Council -
Sponsorship Fund
NCF - Community Voices Project
Norfolk Community Foundation -
Surviving Winter Fund
Police & Crime Commissioner
Norfolk - Rowan Project		 Balance at
1 April
2024
£
31,960
1,498
22,910
12,201
31,504
-
-
2,267
-
-
-
-
102,340
92,157
194,497		 Income
£
35,479
-
30,000
359,202
93,169
9,862
1,550
88,491
201
19,082
500
2,250
639,786
73,749
713,535
 £
(30,907)
-
(23,817)
(353,099)
(93,784)
(1,670)
(1,550)
(88,854)
(201)
(19,082)
(500)
(2,250)
(615,714)
(38,401)
(654,115)
Expenditure		 Transfers
Balance at
31 March
2025
£
£
-
36,532
-
1,498
-
29,093
-
18,304
-
30,889
-
8,192
-
-
-
1,904
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
126,412
-
127,505
-
253,917

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

14 Statement of funds (continued)

Breckland District Council – Daisy Ambassadors – funding received to raise awareness of domestic abuse and to provide support in the community.

Breckland District Council – Sponsorship Fund – funds received to sponsor teams and events in the community.

Children In Need – funds received to support our children and young people service.

Leeway – NIDAS - funding to provide a domestic abuse service for those assessed as being high or medium risk of harm.

National Lottery Community Fund – funding to create our Trauma Recovery Service.

Norfolk Community Foundation – Surviving Winter – funds received to provide activities in a warm, friendly environment to vulnerable clients.

Police & Crime Commissioner Norfolk – Rowan Project – funding received to provide counselling to victims of sexual abuse in Breckland.

Sue Lambert – Rape & Sexual Abuse Funding – Partnership to provide counselling and support to victims of rape & sexual abuse

St Martin’s in the Fields – grant for client

Women’s Aid – grants for clients

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

14 Statement of funds (continued)Statement of funds – prior year

At
Restricted funds
Charles Hayward Foundation
Children In Need
Leeway - NIDAS
National Lottery Community
Fund
Sue Lambert - Rape & Sexual
Abuse Fund
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Breckland District Council -
Daisy Ambassadors
Breckland District Council -
Sponsorship Fund
Norfolk Community Foundation -
Surviving Winter Fund
Norfolk Community Foundation -
Domestic Abuse Counselling
Support
Norfolk Community Foundtaion -
Victory Homes
Police & Crime Commissioner
Norfolk - Rowan Project		 Balance at
1 April 2023
£
20,402
1,498
7,000
-
6,649
-
73
-
1,623
2,701
-
39,946
54,875
94,821		 Income
£
35,479
-
-
30,000
168,123
84,281
2,000
5,000
-
96,449
12,721
434,053
63,669
497,722		 Transfers
Balance at
31 March
2024
£
£
£
(23,921)
-
31,960
-
-
1,498
(7,000)
-
-
(7,090)
-
22,910
(162,571)
-
12,201
(52,777)
-
31,504
(1,392)
(681)
(0)
(5,000)
-
-
(1,623)
-
-
(96,883)
-
2,267
(12,721)
-
-
(370,978)
(681)
102,340
(27,068)
681
92,157
(398,046)
-
194,497
Expenditure

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

15 Summary of funds

Summary of funds – current year

Balance at Balance at
1 April 31 March
2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted funds 102,340 639,786 (615,714) - 126,412
General funds 92,157 73,749 (38,401) - 127,505
194,497 713,535 (654,115) - 253,917
Summary of funds – prior year
Balance at Balance at
1 April 31 March
2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted funds 39,946 434,053 (370,978)
 (681) 102,340
General funds 54,875 63,669 (27,068) 681
 92,157
94,821 497,722 (398,046) - 194,497

Summary of funds – prior year

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds – current period

Analysis of net assets between funds – prior period
£
Fixed assets
4,780
Current assets
122,725
Creditors due within one year
-
127,505
2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
Fixed assets
5,887
Current assets
86,270
Creditors due within one year
-
92,157
2024
Unrestricted		 Total
funds
2025
2025
£
£
5,103
9,883
124,779
247,504
(3,470)
(3,470)
126,412
253,917
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
2024
£
£
6,133
12,020
100,953
187,223
(4,746)
(4,746)
102,340
194,497
Restricted

Analysis of net assets between funds – prior period

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

17 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

18 Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Adjustments for:
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net income/expenditure for the period (as per
Statement of Financial Activities)
Depreciation charges
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Cash at bank and in hand		 2025
£
59,420
2,253
(36,717)
(1,276)
23,680
2025
£
210,262		 2024
£
99,676
2,279

38,800
1,688
142,443
2024
£
186,698

19 Analysis of changes in net debt

Cash at bank and in hand At 1 April
2024
£
186,698
186,698		 Cash flows
£
£
23,564
210,262
23,564

210,262
At 31 March
2025

20 Pension Commitments

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £9,807 (2024 - £4,689). Contributions totalling £Nil (2024 - £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.

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DAISY PROGRAMME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

21 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities by fund type

Income from:
Donations and legacies
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total
Net movement in funds
Charitable activities
Other trading activities

Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds		 2024
£
5,002
51,400
7,267
63,669
27,068
27,068
36,601
681
37,282
Unrestricted
funds		 2024
£
-
434,053
-
434,053
370,978
370,978
63,075
(681)
62,394
Restricted
funds		 Total
funds
2024
£
5,002
485,453
7,267
497,722
398,046
398,046
99,676
-
99,676

22 Related Parties

The charity does not have any transactions with related parties that require disclosure.

23 Controlling Parties

The charity is controlled by the Trustees.

24 Other Information

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation which is registered in England and Wales with its registered office and its principal place of operation Unit 1, Ventura House, Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6JU.

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