Charity registration number: 1170734
SUIT
WORKS.,
Appear
e • Confidence . Success
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
For the year to 31 March 2025

The Suit Works
Contents
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Annual Report
Structure, Governance and Management
Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit
Our Values and How We Operate
Data and Performance
Activities and Achievements
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
Plans for Future Periods
Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Suit Works
Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31 March 2025
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2025
Notes to the Accounts
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The Suit Works
Legal and Administrative Information
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Trustees
Jan Harwood Chair
Alexis Foster
Samantha Headford
Tim Jeffery
Victoria Clarke Brown Appointed I" April 2025
Ben Wright
Resigned 22. October 2024
Sharon Fudge
th
Resigned 29 January 2025
Charity registration number: 1170734
Registered office
Third Floor Suite
Carver House
4 Carver Street
Sheffield
514FS
Accountants
Beyond Profit Ltd
G104 Bolton Arena
Arena Approach
Bolton
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Independent Examiner
It Doesn't Have to Cost the Earth Ltd
47 St. Dunstans C105e
Worcester
WR5 2Ai

The Suit Works
Trustees, Annual Report
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees of the charity Submit their annual report and the statement of accounts for the year
to 31 March 2025.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Suit Works was registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation on 14 December 2016. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is
limited to £5.
The Trustees work with the CEO on the current and future strategies for the charity. They do this at
Board meetings and through regular communication with the CEO. Each Trustee has an area of
expertise and an area they provide Support with.
The Board of Trustees meets together every quarter and covers standard agenda items:
• Trustee updates
Director's Report (performance, progress, risks, opportunity)
Financial Report (income, expenditure, funding sources and streams)
Review and amendments of strategic plans and development
Risk Register
Regular policy reviews
Strategy meetings take place annually. Extraordinary meetings take place as and when required.
Board will review, amend or change Trustee roles as required by mutual agreement.
Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit
The objective of the charity is the relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public in such ways
as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. This includes the provision of
suitable interview wear, interview coaching and preparation.
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity
Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives
and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy for the period.

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Our Values and How We Operate
Supporting Vulnerable People
We provide a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere to help our clients feel comfortable.
We give the individual the same experience they would expect from a paid styling service a5
we believe it can be of benefit to everyone not just those who can afford it.
We are respectful of individuals and their personal tastes, and we aim to style and
accommodate all those who wish to access the service.
Building Confidence in people experiencing unemployment
Educate people about their style so they can be confident in making future styling choices
for interviews and when they start work.
Work with them until we find the right outfit so they can be proud of their personal
presentation helping them to be at ease in their interview.
Encourage people to invest in quality clothing.
Our customers should always leave with an outfit that gives them a good feeling.
Working with clients on basic interview skills. This can include providing mock interview.
Provision of volunteering roles (where available) to build confidence in workplace skills.
Contributing to reducing rates of employment
Collaborative working with other organisations and other charities to ensure that
employability support is provided where needed.
Helping the environment
We are supported by a local company who clean our suits for free, wherever possible they
wet clean which is more environmentally friendly than dry cleaning and they provide u5 Wlth
recycled suit bags.
Clothes are donated saving them ultimately from landfill and reducing the need for more
production and manufacture of clothing.
Clothes that are not fit for purpose are recycled.
Student5 work with us to upcycle fabric that is no longer wearable in its current State.
Clothes that are not suitable for use by The Suit Works are given to other charities to assist
with their fundraising or clients.
Data and Performance
The Suit Works is pleased to report another increase in the number of clients supported during the
financial year 202412025. We supported 303 clients this year through our core service. In addition
we have supported around 30 students at University of Sheffield through our dedicated pop up
support service. This is a 15Yo increase in the number of individuals supported since last year.

59% of our clients went on to succeed at interview following support from our service. Whilst this
is slightly lower than last yearfs rate of 63¥0, it is important to recognise that success in
employability is not defined by interview outcomes alone. Many clients regain renewed confidence,
take up volunteering opportunities, or continue their journey through further training and
employability programmes. These are valuable steps forward that contribute to long term
outcomes. We continue to work closely with our referral partners across the employability sector,
acknowledging that supporting individuals into work is a shared re5pon5ibility.
We have continued to undertake outreach work. We have engaged with an additional 70 people
through visits to various community organisations, including Sheffield United Community
Foundation, Street League, DWP and the Kings Trust. At The Kings Trust, we deliver a dedicated
module on presentation skills, which is always followed by a group session at The Suit Works-
helping participants build confidence and prepare for employment.
Whilst not all of these individuals received our core service of smart wear provision, these
partnerships have enabled us to connect with people who may benefit from our support in the
future as well as benefitted from us providing them with interview preparation support.
In addition to working with employability groups, we have also increased our involvement in
community events. This growing presence has helped expand our reach and has led to an increase
in referrals. As more people become aware of our services, we anticipate an increase in the number
of people that we support.
Gender
Two-thirds of the people we support are male {66%). This is fairly consistent with previous years.
The trend may reflect the nature of the community groups and referral partners we currently work
with, as well as our origins as a male-only service. While we are proud to support all individuals
regardless of gender, we recognise the value of ensuring broader representation and access. Over
the coming year, we will continue to Strengthen connections With organisations that support
individuals of other genders to help redress this imbalance where appropriate and ensure that our
service remains inclusive and accessible to all.
The highest percentage of clients we saw were aged 21-30 and under (35¥.}, followed by 20 and
under {29Yo). This can be attributed to the number of organisations we work with who support
younger people into work. With an increase on focused employability programmes, we predict a
continued increase in the number of people we see.
We saw an increase in the number of referrals for people aged 41-60. Targeted outreach at the
DWP over 50,5 recruitment days have played a significant part in this.
Location of clients
Whilst the majority of our clients live in Sheffield, we continue to receive referrals from outside of
the area. Notable areas include Rotherham, Doncaster, Wakefield and Hull. This is due to the lack of
provision in these areas.

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Of clients that stated their permanent address, two of our top three postcodes IS5 and S21 were
also featured in data from the Office of National Statistics as the most socio-economic deprived
areas in Sheffield. This is important because these areas have lower income levels but also people
living in these areas are more likely to be facing inequalities. S6 continues to see a high number of
referrals, with Hillsborough DWP being the most active Job Centre on our referral list.
Where our referrals come from
Of the 348 total referrals received this year, Sheffield City Council {SCC) remains our top referrer,
accounting for 26Yo of all referrals. The Growth Company contributed 22Yo, and 15¥0 of referra15
were from the Department for Work and Pensions {DWP). Notably, we have seen an increase in
referrals from the DWP this year. We attribute this to our increased outreach activities in
partnership with local job centres and employability teams. We continue to build and strengthen
our relationships with a broader range of referrers, and we anticipate that this strategic outreach
will result in a further increase in referrals over the next financial year.
Activities and Achievements
During the financial year 2024-2025, alongside a rise in referrals, The Suit Works again achieved
several significant milestones in our ongoing mission to support unemployed individuals into paid
employment.
l. Staff
We were delighted to reach the key milestone of recruiting a Charity Administrator. This has
allowed us to streamline our first contact and referral process, ensure the service is equipped to
manage an increase in referrals, improve out collection of monitoring data and add a valuable new
member to our team. As a result, existing staff have been able to spend more time on their specific
roles.
2. Partnership Working
We continue to strengthen our relationships with local referral agencies, enabling us to broaden
our reach and offer our services to more individuals in need. These agencies often provide
complementary support such as job training, housing assistance, and interview coaching. By
partnering with them, we are able to offer more holistic support.
Our m05t significant new referral partner this year has been the University of Sheff ield. We have
supported students in need of formalwear for job interviews, assessment centres, new roles, and
graduation. Additionally, we launched a pop-up support shop in the Students, Union Swap Shop,
offering single items and guidance on how to aC￿sS our full referral process.

Beyond direct referrals, the University also supported us through clothing drives through collecting
donations from their large workforce. We were also invited to attend their internal job and
volunteering fairs, further expanding our visibility and engagement.
3. Community Engagement and Events
We have significantly increased our community presence. We regularly attend job fairs hosted by
the DWP, Sheffield United, and Sheffield City Council, with this year seeing an increase in additional
outreach activities that we have attended.
We hosted our second annual Suit Works Open Day-a fantastic opportunity for referrer5,
supporters, and partners to visit our HQ learn more about our sessions, and meet former clients.
This helps our partners speak more confidently about our services to those they refer.
We also attended our first Sheffield City Council Moor Market Event, which allowed us to engage
directly with the wider public, including those who may not otherwise have heard of our work-
broadening our reach even further.
4. Corporate Partnerships
This year, we were proud to secure our first Gold Corporate Sponsor; Quickline. Achieving this
milestone aligned with our strategic goals for the financial year and directly enabled us to recruit a
new team member.
This partnership has also opened the door to conversations with other potential corporate
sponsors, setting the stage for further collaboration and support.
We would like to thank the people of Sheff ield for their support and clothing donations, and we
would in particular like to thank:
South Yorkshire Community Foundation
Henry Boot
Sheffield City Council
First Degree Ltd
Quickline
Financial Review
The charity had a net outflow of £18,986 (2023/2024: £12,324). This meant the charity finished the
year with total cash funds of £23,726 (2023/2024- £42,712) of which £23,726 are unrestricted.
During the 2024-25 financial year, we had anticipated receiving a grant of £20,000 which,
regrettably, did not materialise. While this presented a challenge, it also prompted a timely and
constructive review of our fundraising strategy.

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In response, we have refined our approach to income generation, placing a greater emphasis on
diversifying funding streams and proactively increasing our fundraising activities. This includes
strengthening partnerships, expanding our corporate sponsorship base, and enhancing community
fundraising efforts. These measures are aimed at safeguarding the organisation's financial
resilience and ensuring we are well-positioned to meet any future shortfalls in income without
compromising Service delivery. The shortfall faced in this financial year has already significantly
reduced in the new financial year of 202512026.
The Suit Works considers that its funding for the short and mid-term future will be made up of a
diverse blend of restricted and unrestricted income from:
larger grants restricted to particular needs, and/or particular outcomes or smaller
unrestricted grants;
statutory funding;
corporate support, both in-kind and financial. This would ideally cover our core
costs;
individual giving, through one-off donations and through long-term regular giving
commitments;
legacies;
community fundraising;
on-line trading.
Diversifying the income streams in this way will make the charity more robust and resilient
to future funding challenges as well as increasing the visibility of TSW to prospective supporters
that would not ordinarily see us.
Reserves Policy
The Suit Works Reserves Policy is to maintain sufficient level of reserves to enable normal operating
activities to continue over a period of up to three months should a shortfall in income occur and to
take account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from time to time.
The Trustees consider that for the current level of operation of the Charity the level of reserves
required is three months, core operational costs, which is approximately £19,500. As at the end of
this financial year the Charity had £23,726 of unrestricted cash funds.
Plans for Future Periods
The Board continue to acknowledge that moving into 202512026 changes in the external economy,
municipal funding and the priorities of funding agencies; mean that operational and financial
strategies should be regularly evaluated by the Board as the financial year progresses.

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The Suit Works continues to grow and adapt to the needs of our clients and that of the financial
landscape around us. We want to ensure we continue to engage with services and individuals to
ensure everyone is reaching us. In addition, our future aspirations include:
To continue to build partnerships with organisations within the employability sector to
ensure we are maximising the potential of clients by providing complete wrap around
support.
To review how we procure stock to maintain the level needed to meet the requirements of
all clients.
To work more closely with existing peer organisations nationally, to ensure we share best
practice and continue to meet the needs of clients nationally.
To continually assess the need forThe Suit Works to have a presence in other areas of the
country, whilst ensuring our current location is sustainable. To explore small, strategic pilots
that test scalable approaches without overstretching the current model.
Trustees, Responsibilities
The charity Trustees are responsible for preparing a Trustees, annual report and accounts. The
accounts have been prepared as receipts and payments as allowed under section 133 of the
Charities Act 2011.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Constitution. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection
of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial
information included on the charity's website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of statement of accounts.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report.
Signed on behalf of the charitvs Trustees:
Name:
Position:
Jan Harwood
Chair
Date:
Name: Jan Harwood Position: Chair Date:

Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees of The Suit Works ('the Charity)
We report to the Trustees on our examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31
March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {" the Act").
We report in respect of my examination of the Charitvs accounts carried out under section 145 of
the 2011 Act and in carrying out our examination we have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have come to our
attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe that in any material
respect:
l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the
Act; or
2. The accounts do not accord with those records.
We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination
to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Teresa Fennell, ACMA
For and for behalf of
It Doesn't Have to Cost the Earth Ltd
47 St Dunstans Close, Worcester, WR5 2AJ
Date: 18th De￿mber 2025

The Suit Works
Statement of Receipts and Payments
For the year ended 31 March 2025
31 Marth 2025
31 March 2024
Unyestrkted Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
funds
funds
Total funds
Total funds
Receipts:
Grants, Dorotions and Other
Local Authority Contract
Tottsl
26.180
32.5(K)
58.680
26.180
32,5(Kl
58.680
48.129
26.029
74,158
4,672
52,801
26,029
78.830
4,672
Paymènts:
Charitable Expenditure
Totul
72,994
72.994
4,672
4.672
61,834
61,834
4,672
4,672
66,5Q6
66,506
77,666
Net recelptsllpaymentsl
114,3141
14.6ni
118,9861
12.324
12,324
Coshlunds ot31 Morth 2024
Transfers between funds
Coshfunds ut31 Morch 2025
38.040
4.672
41712
25.716
4.672
30,388
23.726
23,726
4,672
42,712
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The Suit Works
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As at 31 March 2025
31 March 2025
Restricted
income
funds
31 March 2024
Restricted
income
funds
Unrestritted
funds
UnrestrKted
funds
Total
Total
Cash Funds
Cash at bank
23.726
23.726
23.726
23.726
38,040
38.040
4.672
4,672
42,712
42.712
Liabilities
Independent Examination Fee
Pension contributions
Social Security costs
440
128
223
791
133
133
284
857
128
290
858
857
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on.................................................... and signed on their behalf..
Jan Harwood
Chair of Trustees
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The Suit Works
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025
11 Receipts and Payment accounts
Receipt5 and payment5 accounts are statements that sumtnarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during
the financial year. In this conteKt"cash" includes cash equNalents. for example. bank accounts where cash can be readily
withdrawn to pay for debt5 a5 they becorne due.
These accounts present both the current and prioryear figures as receipts and payments.
21 Grants, Donation5 and Other Income
2025
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total funds
Total funds
Donations
Grants
Other Income
The Boutique Works Sale5
26.058
26.058
2,504
2,504
48,672
618
1,007
52.801
4,672
42
42
618
I,W7
48,129
80
26.180
26.180
4,672
31 Charfiable Expendlture
2025
Unrestricted RestrKted
funds
lund5
2024
Unrestsided Restricted
fund5
funds
Total fund5
Total funds
Accountancy and Payroll Fees
Clothin& Suits and Shoes
General Expenses
Client EX￿nseS
Independent Examiner Fee
Insurance
Legal and Professional
Office Costs
Rent, Rates and Utilities
3.925
42
3.925
42
3,gJ9
1,030
43
1.030
43
505
372
505
440
1.881
1,050
2.160
24,4(
37.672
121
440
330
175
I,oii
27,6110
31,377
38
1.881
1,050
2.160
24,406
42.344
121
330
175
i.oii
27,6(KJ
26,705
38
4.672
4.672
Staff Travel and Expenses
Subscriptions
Telephone
Volunteer Expenses
60
274
55
472
55
472
274
86
72,994
86
77.294
26
61.834
26
4.672
4,672
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For the year ended 31 March 2025
4)Funds
Tranrfers
between
funds
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at I Incoming
April 2024
Resources
Resources
Expended
Restricted Funds..
Moving On Up
Total Restricted Funds
4,672
4.672
14,6721
14.6721
Unrestricted funds
Total Funds
38,040
42,712
58,680
58,680
172,9941
(77,6661
23,726
23,726
Transfers
between
funds
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at I Incoming
April 2023
Resources
Resources
Expended
Prioryeurcompurutive
Restricted Funds..
Moving On Up
Total Restricted Funds
4,672
4.672
4.672
4.672
14.6721
14.6721
4,672
4.672
Unrestricted funds
Total Funds
25,716
30,388
74,158
78,830
161.8341
(66,5061
38,(140
42,712
5) Related party transactions and Trustees, expenses and remuneration
The Trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash
or kind {2024: £nill.
No Trustees, or person related or connected by business to them has received any payments or other benefits
from the charity during the year.
Trustee indemnity insurance is covered in the Charity insurance policy.
6) Guarantees and Securities
At the year end, there were no potential liabilities for which the charity had provided guarantees nor did the
charity have any debts that had been secured by a charge on assets.
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