Company Registered number CE006482 Charity Registered number 1166712
Survivors of Abuse Company Limited by Guarantee Report and Unaudited Accounts
31 March 2025
Survivors of Abuse Report and accounts Contents
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| Charity information | 1 |
| Trustees' Annual Report (incorporating the director's report) | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Statement of financial position | 8 |
| Statement of cashflows | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 |
Survivors of Abuse Company Information
Trustees
Chris Tuck Andrew Crawford Diane Sealey Pauline Sharp
Accountants
Guryel & Co Suite 57-58 Capital Business Centre 22 Carlton Road South Croydon CR2 0BS
Registered office
14 Queensway West Wickham Kent BR4 9ER
Registered number CE006482
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Survivors of Abuse Registered number: CE006482 Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Structure, Governance and Management
Survivors Of aBuse (SoB) operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a Board of Trustees. At 31 March 2025, the Board comprised: •Chris Tuck – Founder and Chair (until 1 July 2025, now CEO)
•Andrew Crawford – Founding Trustee, now focusing on fundraising and promotion •Diane Sealey – PR, branding, and public engagement •Pauline Sharp – Appointed 18 February 2025 (former participant and volunteer, now CoChair)
During the reporting period, Chris Tuck led on strategic development, service delivery, and financial management. Andrew Crawford, previously overseeing financial oversight, transitioned into a more external-facing role, focusing on income generation and raising the profile of the charity.
In June 2025, Chris Tuck became SoB’s first paid staff member, working officially 1 day per week as CEO, though she voluntarily commits substantially more time. She stepped down as Trustee on 1 July 2025, with all governance changes properly documented and aligned with Charity Commission requirements.
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, a new accountancy partner, Guryel & Co Chartered Accountants, was appointed to complete this year’s accounts.
We remain committed to embedding best practices in safeguarding, finance, fundraising, and service delivery. Governance training for Trustees is scheduled for 23 September 2025, and our Safeguarding Policy was reviewed and rewritten in July 2025 by Chris Tuck and Michelle Denny-Browne, aligning with SoB’s infrastructure strategy and new funding requirements.
Objectives and Activities
SoB’s mission is to support adult victims and survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and neglect. We offer trauma-informed, holistic, and psychoeducational support to enable participants to rebuild their lives with dignity, connection, and hope.
Our flagship intervention, the Breaking the Cycle™ C.L.E.A.N.E.R.™ Living Therapy Programme, is an 8-week group-based psychoeducational journey. It combines trauma theory, therapeutic discussion, nutrition, physical wellbeing, and personal growth practices.
Our support extends beyond the core programme and includes: •Peer support via WhatsApp groups and monthly Zoom check-ins •Survivor-led masterclasses on topics such as boundaries, inner child healing, and visioning
•Walk, Talk & Support Groups in green spaces •Awareness-raising through workshops, events, and speaking engagements •Strategic collaboration with experts and sector partners to drive survivor-led reform We are a local service provider determined to evolve into a national voice for survivors.
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Survivors of Abuse Registered number: CE006482 Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Achievements and Performance
Between April 2024 and March 2025, SoB delivered several impactful services despite limited resources:
Core Programme Delivery
We successfully delivered three cohorts of the Breaking the Cycle C.L.E.A.N.E.R.™ Living Therapy Programme: •January/February 2025
•April/May 2025
•(Planned) September/October 2025 A new co-facilitator was recruited in January 2025, following a previous facilitator’s relocation. The transition was smooth, and feedback from participants has been outstanding. A programme update, incorporating participant input, is planned.
Expanding Holistic Therapies
In partnership with Lisa Malangone, a qualified counsellor and sound therapist, we introduced Sound Bath Therapy to the programme — a highly successful addition that will be trialled as a permanent feature in September/October 2025.
Peer-Led Masterclasses
We delivered five masterclasses in 2024/25:
•Self-Care
•Boundaries
•Inner Child (Parts 1 & 2)
•Vision Board Workshop (October 2024) These sessions continue to deepen survivors’ recovery and personal development.
Walk, Talk & Support Groups
Funded by a £4,931 grant from Groundwork London (WCGL Year 1), these sessions ran from May–October 2024, supporting 25 unique participants with nature-based wellbeing. We have secured £2,931 for Year 2, with delivery planned for May–October 2025.
Fundraising Campaigns and Corporate Engagement
In June 2025, we launched the #DoIt4Survivors £75,000 campaign, encompassing: •Tandem skydives (Sept 2025)
•A Murder Mystery fundraiser (24 Oct 2025)
•The #WorkItOut wellbeing campaign (planned for Oct 2025)
We created a 2.5-minute charity video (filmed in April 2025) to promote our mission — gifted by Chris Tuck at a value of £1,500.
Our corporate sponsorship strategy launched in Summer 2025, with tiered supporter packages from Bronze to Diamond. Chris has been actively building partnerships through weekly BNI networking and public speaking engagements, including BNI Green Club and Modern Woman London (April 2025). Our first corporate sponsor, Mike Taylor, joined through this network.
Organisational Development
•Two new Trustees were appointed: Pauline Sharp and Michelle Denny-Browne
•Chris Tuck transitioned from Trustee to CEO (July 2025)
•Strategic planning initiated with fundraising consultant Michelle Kabia (Sept 2025) •Bid writing has become a core focus; see Financial Review for detail
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Survivors of Abuse Registered number: CE006482 Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Financial Review
Income for the year ending 31 March 2025: £42,979 Key sources included:
•£14,978.28 – Foresters Financial (April 2024)
•£4,931 – Groundwork London WCGL (Year 1)
•£20,000 – National Lottery Community Fund (received 14/6/24 and used to deliver 2 courses in 2024 and 2 courses in 2025)
•£4,000+ – Individual donations, events, and supporter contributions
We applied for a further £10,000 from the Lottery but were unsuccessful due to insufficient focus on long-term impact. We took this learning onboard and successfully secured £20,000 over two years (June 2024) to fund the 2025 delivery programme and masterclasses.
We also secured a £1,000 minimum from Co-op Local Causes, plus a share of £3,000 based on community votes.
We are currently awaiting decisions on:
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•£30,000 Garfield Weston bid (25 July 2025)
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•£30,000 over 3 years from Postcode Society Trust (3 Sept 2025)
•5-year Reaching Communities Lottery bid submitted 2 July 2025
We have appointed Black Grape Marketing Ltd to develop our Train the Trainer Manual for £800 (completion due Autumn 2025). This investment is critical for scaling delivery with new facilitators.
Reserves Policy
SoB has committed to maintaining a minimum reserve threshold of £4,000 to protect continuity and manage financial risk. While our income fluctuates based on grant cycles, we do not intend to fall below this threshold.
Plans for Future Periods
SoB is entering a pivotal period in its evolution — shifting from a local service to a scalable national provider.
Our strategic focus for 2025/26 includes:
•Delivering three core programme cohorts
•Rolling out Walk & Talk groups (Year 2, WCGL)
•Completing and publishing the Train the Trainer Manual
•Expanding peer-led masterclasses and developing new facilitator pathways •Advancing our #DoIt4Survivors Campaign and corporate fundraising programme
•Finalising a Strategic Business Plan with Michelle Kabia
•Pursuing multi-year, unrestricted funding
•Strengthening governance via trustee training and leadership development
Despite the sector’s challenges, particularly in the sexual abuse and violence field, we believe SoB is uniquely positioned to survive and thrive. Our size, agility, and survivor-led ethos make us a responsive and impactful organisation ready to scale.
Our nomination as a finalist in the Enterprise Vision Awards 2025 (Not-for-Profit category) reflects growing recognition of our work.
The next 12–24 months will be transformative. We are grateful for our community’s trust, the dedication of our team, and the increasing interest from supporters and funders. Together, we are breaking the cycle — one survivor at a time.
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Survivors of Abuse Registered number: CE006482 Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 8 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.
Chris Tuck Director
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Survivors of Abuse
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Survivors of Abuse for the year ended 31 March 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Survivors of Abuse (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilites and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I confirm that I am eligible to act as an independent examiner of the charity and that I am independent of the charity, as required by the Charities Act 2011.
Scope of the examination
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
It also inlcuded consideration of unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters.
Matters to report
I have no matters to report in respect of which section 145(3) of the Charities Act 2011 requires me to report to you if, in my opinion:
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accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I have no matters to report in respect of which section 145(4) of the Charities Act 2011 requires me to report to you if, in my opinion:
- any matter has come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me reasonable cause to believe that the trustees have committed a serious breach of the requirements of charity legislation; or
-any other matter which I believe should be reported to the Charity Commission.
Seval Guryel (FCA)
Guryel & Co Chartered Accountants Suite 57-58 Capital Business Centre 22 Carlton Road South Croydon CR2 0BS
16 December 2025
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Survivors of Abuse
Statement of Financial Activities (including income & expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes £ Unrestricted funds Income & endowments 5 42,979 Costs of raising donations & legacies 6 (1,976) Expenditure on charitable activities 7,8 (17,625) 23378 Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Net (expenditure)/income and net movement in funds |
2025 £ Total funds 42,979 (1,976) (17,625) 23,378 7,839 31,217 |
2024 £ Total funds 6,909 - (10,002) (3,093) 10,932 7,839 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Survivors of Abuse Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2025
| Notes | 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| £ | £ | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 31,217 | 7,839 | |||
| Net current assets | 31,217 | 7,839 | |||
| Net assets | 31,217 | 7,839 | |||
| Funds of the charity | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 31,217 | 7,839 | |||
| Total charity funds | 11 | 31,217 | 7,839 |
The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
Chris Tuck Director
Approved by the board on 8 September 2025
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Survivors of Abuse Statement of Cash Flows as at 31 March 2025
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Net (expenditure)/income Cash generated from operations Net cash (used in)/from operating activities Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
23,378 23,378 |
2025 £ 23,378 23,378 7,839 31,217 |
2024 £ (3,093) (3,093) (3,093) (3,093) 10,932 7,839 |
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Survivors of Abuse Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 General Information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company liimited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 14 Queensway, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9ER, UK.
2 Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their acocunts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue operating.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustess for particular future project or commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
- income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
-legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established.
-income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.
-income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
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Survivors of Abuse Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is classified under heading of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
-expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fund raising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
-expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefits of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
-other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity become a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
4 Limited by guarantee
The trustees do not hold shares in the company and agree to pay a set amount of money towards company debts in the case of winding up.
There will be no profits distributed to the trustees as they will be reinvested in the charity.
5 Donations and legacies
| £ Donations Donations Type 1 42979 6 Cost of raising donations & legacies £ -Subscriptions 700 577 7 35 657 1976 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds |
Total Funds 2025 £ 42979 Total Funds 2025 £ 700 577 7 35 657 1976 |
£ 6909 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds |
Total Funds 2024 £ 6909 Total Funds 2024 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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Survivors of Abuse Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
7 Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
| Total Funds 2025 £ £ Activity type 10 17625 17625 8 Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type £ Activity type 10 17625 2 Employees Average number of persons employed by the company Activities untertaken directly Unrestricted funds |
£ 10002 Total Funds 2025 £ 17625 2025 Number 0 Unrestricted funds |
Total Funds 2024 £ 10002 Total Funds 2024 £ 10002 2024 Number 0 |
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10 Trustee remuneration & expenses
During the year ending 31st March 2025 no remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.
11 Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
| £ General funds 7,839 Analysis of net assets between funds Current Assets Current Assets Analysis of change in net debt Cash at bank and in hand At 1 Apr 2024 |
Income £ 42,979 £ 7,839 At 1 Apr 2024 |
Expenditure £ 19,601 £ 31,217 £ 7,839 Cash Flows £ 23,378 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds |
£ 31,217 Total Funds 2024 £ 31,217 Total Funds 2023 £ 7,839 £ 31,217 At 31 Mar 2025 At 31 Mar 2025 |
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12 Analysis of net assets between funds
13 Analysis of change in net debt
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Survivors of Abuse
Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2025
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Profit before tax |
2025 £ 42,979 42,979 |
2024 £ 6,909 6,909 |
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Survivors of Abuse
Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2025
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts
| Sales Donations & legacies Administrative expenses |
2025 £ 42,979 - |
2024 £ 6,909 - |
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