TAUNTON WOMEN'S AID
ANNUAL REPORT & UNAUDITED
FIIYANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
RECISTERED CHARITY 1172323
P O Box 286, Taullto￿ Somerset
Pa8e
Charity Infonnation
Trustees, Report
Independent Fxaminer's R¢port
ststernent of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Taunton Women's Aid
mati
Trustees:
Judith Jackson
Judith Smith
Hilary Corcoran
Annc Kearle
Lu¢y Ni¢holls-Bri¢¢
Victoria Hanna
Geraldine Wadham
Chair
Secretary
Principal Address:
POBox286
Taunlon
Somerset
TA2 6YD
Independent Exgminer".
Sarah Twist FCA DChA
A C. Mole LLP
Stafford House
Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
Somerset
TAI 2PX
Bankers:
Natlonal Westminsler Bank plc
26-27 Fore Street
Taunton
TAI IJQ

Taunton Women'8 Aid
Annual Re
rt for the
r ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees present their Report together wtth the financial statements of the Charlty for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Structllre #nd Govern*nee
The Charity 15 a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) and was registered on 29 March 2017. The Charity's registered
llumber is 1172323. The initial funds of the CIO were received as a transfer of assets and liabililies transfe￿ed from the
forn]er unincorporated charity Taunton Women's Aid (registered number 273441).
A list of Trustees. who served during the period, is given on page l. The Trustees oversee the management of the Charity and
decide its strategic direclion with regaTd to it5 charitable objectives.
Objectlves and Aetiviti¢s
The objects of the CIO are..
To promote the PTOtection of adults and Ghildren who have suffered or are suffering from or have been exposed to domestic
buse by su¢h means as are charitable including the preservation of their mentsl and physical health. the relief of need and
the promotion of education concerning domestic abuse.
These objectives will be mainly achieved thTough the awarding of grants.
The Trustees confirni that they have referred to ihe guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on
public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and obje¢tive$ and in planning future Activities.
Chair's report
The financial year 202412025 has seen TWA continue to 8rant-aid local organisations offering services and support to people
who hav¢ suffered from. or affected by, domeslic abuse. We have given grant5 to two organi5ations in the current ycar,
neither of whi¢h we had previously fvnded. The emphasi5 was once again on the provision of services rather than education,
but Ihis ￿flected the nature of the applicalions received, and TWA will ¢onsidcr any applicalion which falls within the
charity's criteria and provides value for money. Although ihc levcl of applications for the fin&ncial ycar was lower than
might have been hoped for. steps have been laken to encourage more application5 which we hope will be forthwming for
202512026.
The Charity owns a purpose-built refuge building which is Currently le&8ed to Julian House and the rental income from this
provides the bulk of the Charity's income. In August 2024 the Trustees were very pleased to be inviled to visit the Refvge
building and to view the newly refurbishcd outdoor area whi¢h had been funded by a donation from a local building fimi,
facilitated by TWA, and with volunteer help from a local Company. The Trust¢¢s were very impressed by the new area and
indeed by the bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the whole building. As a result of the visit the Trustees offered to
finance some works to complete the patio in the refvrbished area and lo provide a modest but mu¢h needed improvement to
the laundry. Th¢ Trustees also identified that they would lik¢ to forn) stron8er links with the residents and provide some more
dire¢t help
The Trustees continue to meet in person or by Z(M)m 4$ and when required with other business b¢ing conducted by email.
Against this background only three granls wcre madc during the year. I'he first was a gr￿t of £3,800 10 ARK (Acts of
Random Kindness), a community hub which offtrs therapeutic day services through land-based activities at Merriott in
Somerset. The grant was used to provide a¢tivities for residents from the refuge who spent several days at ARK enjoying
various craft and other activities, together wilh the associated transport costs. During our visit to the Refuge we spokc to
some of the residents who had attended these sessions and had ¢learly ￿allY enjoyed the outdoor and craft activities, and
working with the animals.
The second granl arose from the visit to the refuge building in August 2024. During the visit the Trustees spoke to residents
and staff and it became clear how much the rcsidents enjoyed activities away from the Refuge such as going swimming or
going out for coffee. but there were frequently no funds available for this. After some discussion it was suggested that Julian
House, who provide other domestic abuse servicc5 in the area as well as the Refuge, should put in an application for a grant
whirh wuld be used at the Manager's discretion to fund various outings for the residents and others it assists. An application
was subsequently made and a grant of £5,000 agreed. to be used for a wide range of outings on a flexible basis. A fvrther
grant of £1 0.000 was award¢d to Julian House at th¢ end of the fmancial year. This grant is to support residents on the refuge
building with move on costs. and will be paid in tranches during 2025126,

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tontlnued
In addition, a donation of £250 made to SARSAS in response to its Christmas appeal.
Ea¢h recipient of a grant is required to provide a report as to how the grant monies are spenL Throughout the year the
Trustees continued to monitor the reports for grnnts awarded in earlier year5 and were generally pleased wiib the standard of
such reports. Conditions Im￿sed on earlier grants were also rnonitored to ensure cornpliance The two giwlts awarded in the
current financial ycar likewise havc requirements for reporting and compliance with conditions. Through these mechanisms
the Charity seeks lo ensure that monies aTe spent in accordance with the Charity's objectives and thal valuc for money is
achieved.
We hope to continue to support existing and new applicants in the wming Ye￿ and hope that through raising awareness we
will be able to attract a higher number of applicants.
Finally, I would Itke to put on re¢ord my thanks to my fellow Trustees for generously giving of their time and expertise the
Charity. There is a wide range of skills amongst the Trus¢¢es and l am always grate￿1 for their commitment, support and
expertise An our work and decision making and the support giv¢n to me as Chair.
FiD*ncial Review
Income for the year amounted to £35,511 (2024: £35,428) Grant funding of £19.050 {2024: £19,250) was agreed within th¢
year. The administration ¢osts of ihc chariry werc £7,621 {2024: £7,906).
A hi¥her level of grnit funding is pIAnned for 2025126 if appropriale applications are received.
A revaluation of Ihe investment propety was in¢orporatcd into the accounts in 2023124. The trustees ￿nSider this valuation
remains appropriate.
Reserves Policy
Need for Reserves
The factors that impact on the need for reserves have becn assessed to include..
unexpected costs on the refuge building
othcr committed or unplanned expenditure
' uncertainty around income from donations and legacies
fiitur¢ n¢eds, opportuniti¢s, ¢ontin8encies or risks the effects of which are unlikely to be mel oul of future income
L*vel of Reserves
The tru$tee$ a¢knowledge Ihat they have a general legal duty to apply charity funds wiihin a r¢asonable time of receiving
them, whilst ensuring the charity is not exposed lo finan¢iaVliquidity risk. The minimum level ofreserves will be equal lo ihe
costs of running the charity for thre¢ monihs. The free reserves as at 31 Mar¢h 2025 totsl £225,165, this is in excess of the
policy requirements. These fund will be uscd for grant filnding as appropriatc applications are received.
IDv¢s¢ment of Funds
Under the Trustee A¢t 2000, trustees ar¢ required to have a written investment policy. They are a150 required to demonstrate
that they review this policy, and the perfomance of any Anv¢stment advisers if ap￿]nted, to ensure that funds are being
managed in the best interest of all connected parties. This Act imposes a duty on those acting as charity trustees when
exercising their powers of investment, to Consider the need for diversifical1o￿ in order to reduce the risk of loss should an
investment fall.
The charity has the power to invest in land and buildings and investment assets. Land and buildings are to be held by the
Official Custodian rather than in the nam¢s of individual trustees.
The level of reserves is lo be reviewed annually. as Part of the budget setting process, and with reference to the business plan.
The poliry is to be review¢d by th¢ trustees should there be a material change in cirrumstances or at least every three yeats.
Risk Policy
The major risks to which the charity is exposed have been rcviewed and systems have been put in place or are being pul in
place to mitigate these risks.

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continued
Going Concern
The trustees have considered their risk d8sessment over the viability of the charity for tILe following 12 months. They do not
consAder that there will be any redu¢tii)n in income or on activities 8s the cb2rity does not deliver SLTVILLS, employ staff or
occupy any preJllises. There are SU￿lL1L￿I casb reserves to tueet the ongoing administration costs of the Charity and any
unforeseen costs to the fabric of the refi￿e building not covered by the teTms of the lease. Grallt fimding is cxpected to
continue over the next 12 months, predominantly ciivcrcd by revenue.
espons1blllt1￿ of the Truytees
The trustees are responsible for preparing the TTh￿ee¥' Rcport and the fjnancial statements All accordance with applicable
accordance with applicabl¢ law and United Kingdom AcLouniing Standards including Financial Reporting Sl8ndard 102: The
rinan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irela[￿ (United Kingdom Generalty Accepted
Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the iT￿Stees to prepare fill￿cIal statements for each fwancial
period wknch give a irne and fair view of the state of affairs of the c1￿￿ty and of tbe income and expenditure of tbe churily
for that perlod. Ill preparing tbcsc fuMLcial statemell￿ the trustCL'S are required to.,
' select suitable a¢couDting policies and then apply them coTh8iStentlyg
• observe the methods and principles in the Charliies SORP:
' make judgments and 8ccoimting estimalcs that are ttasonable and prudent;
state whcthcr applicable accounting standards have been followed. subjcci io any ll￿terial departurLS disclosed aud
explained in thL. finanL'ial state￿entS and
' prcp2re the fllwicial statemellts on the going concern basis unlL'45S it is illappropriate to prL'8urne that the charity will
continuL' in business.
The trustL'C8 8re responsi￿le for maintaining proper accoU￿ltig recor¢L8 which d￿￿￿03C with reasoTtublc accuracy at any time
the fllMnLial po8ltion of the cbarkty and enable them to ensure that thL. financial statements cornply with the Charities ALI
2011, Ihe Lhyrity (Accounts and Reports) RL'gulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. 'IThLy are also responsiblc
for safegu#rding the ass¢ts of Ibe cbarity and hence for tsknng reasonablL' steps for the prevention and dcteclion of fraud and
other irr¢gularilies.
The trustees are rL'sp(llLsible for ttLe n￿]ntenanCc and inte￿Ity of the Chartty alld financial inforniati()n included m the
¢haritys websilc. l.Lgi518tion iu the Ullited Kingdom governing the preparation 8nd di8senLination of fllwicial stalements
ay dityer from l¢gislatlOll in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the Trustees and sigr￿d on their behalf.
Judith Jackson - Chair
Date....

Taunton Women's Aid
Inde
ndent Examiner's Re
ort to the Trustees of Taunton Women's Ald
I report to the trustees on my examination of th¢ accounts. of Taunton Women's Aid (the Charity) for th¢ y¢ar cnded 31
March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 12.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity ttustees of the Charity you are responsible for the prq)arntion of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011('the Act,).
l ryort in respect of my examination of the Charity's a¢￿Unts carried out undff section 145 of the 2011 Act And in carrying
out my ex8rnination I have followed all the applicable DiTection8 given by the Charity Commitpsion under section 145(5)Ib)
of the2011 Act.
Independent exajnlner's Jtatement
I have completed my examination. I confm that no malerial matters have Come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
(l ) accountAng re¢ords were not kept in Tespecl of the Tru81 &s required by section 130 of the A¢t,' or
(2) the accounts th) not accord with those recor&%; or
(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fornj and contcnt of a¢¢ounts set out in the
Charities (Accounts and Report8) Regulations 2008 otheT than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair
view, which is not a matter con8idered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matter¥ in connection with the examination to which attenlion should be
drawn in this rqx)rt in ordcr to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts lo bc reached.
Sarah Twisi FCA DChA
A C Mole LLP
Chartered Accountants
Stafford House
Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
Somerset
TAI 2PX
..2026

Taunton Women's Aid
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arch 2
Unrestricted Unrestri¢led Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.25
31.03.24
INCOME
Donations
tnvestment income
300
35.211
300
35,211
484
34,944
35,511
35.511
35,428
EXPENDITURE ON:.
Charitable activities
26,671
26.671
27,156
26.671
26,671
27,156
NET TNCOME
FOR THL. YEA
8,840
8.840
8,272
CONCILIATION OF FUTrtDS
Total fvnds brou8ht forward
216,325
600,000
816,325
808,053
Total funds carried forward
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225,165
600,1100
825.165
816,325
The notes on pages 8 -12 forn) part of these fmancial statements

Taunt(Jn Women?s Aid
ce
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
tnvestment propety
600,000
600,000
600,000
600,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prepa>Thents
Cash in halld and at baolt
1,223
244,327
1,233
232,582
io
245,550
233,815
CREDtroRS: Arnounts Falllng Due
Wlthln One Y¢ar
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20,385
17.490
NET CURRENT A&SETS
225.165
216,325
NET ASSETS
825,165
816,325
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARrrY
General
Designated
225,165
600,(K)O
216,325
600,000
825,165
816,325
These fmancial stat¢m¢nts WLYC approved by the Tn￿eeS on 11 i()Lf and signed i)n their bethalf by:
Judith Jacksoll - Chair
The notes oll pages 8- 12 fornipart of these financial statements

Taunton Women,
cial Stat
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Accounting Polieies
Charity ststU8
Taunton Women's Aid is a Charitable Incorporaied Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commissioners No.
1172323 and is constithted by its governing document dated 29 March 2017.
Basls of preparation
The financial statements have b¢¢n prepared under the histori¢al cost convention as modified by the revaluatiovb of
investment Property m¢asured at fair value through the 51alement of finan¢ial activities. The financial statements have
also been prepared in accordance with A¢¢ounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Re¢omm¢nded Practice
applirable to charities preparing their accounts in a¢¢ordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019) - (Charittes SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial
Reporting Siandard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Taunton Women's Aid meets the definition of a public benefft entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider thot there no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a goin8 ¢on¢ern.
Income recognltlon
All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities Mthen the charity is legally eniitled to the in¢ome and the
amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy, In￿rne is only deferred when the donor has specified rcstrictions in
the expenditur¢ of the rcsources.
Expendi¢ure reeognltlon
Expenditure is re¢ognised on the accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the
expenditure heading for whi¢h it was incurred.
Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and
services for its beneflciaries. It includes both costg that can be allocated directly to such activitje5 and those costs of Èn
indirect nature ne¢cs5ary to support them including governance costs.
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objects ofthe Charity. In the case
of an unconditional grant offer this is a¢crucd once the recipient has been notified of thc grant award. Grani awards that
are subject to the recipient fulfilling p¢rforniance conditions ar¢ only &ccrued when the r¢¢ipi¢nt has b¢¢n nolified of the
grant and any remaining unfulfilled conditions attaching to that grant are outside of the control of the charity.
Funds structure
Unrestricted general funds., These are fund5 which can be used in accordance with the charity's objc¢tives at th¢
discretion of the Trustees.
Unrestricted designated funds: These are funds which have been set aside by the Trustees for specific purposes.
Investment property
Investment property is sthted at the trustees, estimate of market value a5 set on in note 8.
Cash eash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalenls represents cash in hand and in instant access bank accounts,
FlnAncial instrnments
The charity only has financial assets and liabilities that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic fman¢ial instruments
are recognised at transa¢tion price and subsequently measured at amortised ¢ost.

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Notes to the Financial Ststements for the ear ended 31 M4r¢h 2025
Critical accounting judgements and estimgtion uncertainty
tn the application of the Charity's a¢¢ounting policles described aknve. trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions arc reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accountlng estimates are
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period. or in the period of the
revision and firture periods.
The key sou￿e5 of eslimation uncertainty that have a si8nifi¢ant effect on the amounts re¢ognised in the financia]
statements ar¢ described below:.
limalion offair valtse ofinvestntenlproperties
As described in note 8, the fair value of investment properties is based on the Trustees valuation on an open market
basis.
Investment Income- unre8trirted
Year Ended Year Ended
1.03.24
Rent received
Bank inleresl
32,000
3,211
32,000
2.944
35,211
34,944
Expendlture on eh4ritable 4ctlvltles - unrestrieled
Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.2
31.0.3.24
Gran1$ awarded to institutions
Support costs (see note 4)
19,050
7,621
19.250
7,906
26.671
27,156
This Comprises granls made lo institutions as follows..
2025
No, of
Grants
2024
No. of
Grant5
Total
Value
Tolal
Value
Category
Social welfare
19,050
19250

Taunton Women's Aid
$ to the FinAn¢ial Stalements
rthe
ear ended 31 M rch 2025
AnalysiB of gov¢rnanee and support eost$- UDrestri¢led
Year Ended Year Ended
31.
31.03.25 ￿￿24
Rent and rates
Insurance
Professional fees
Stationery, postage and advertising
Course fees and subscriptions
Bank charges and loan interest
Independent ExamAner'5 fee
822
4,402
792
4,310
630
554
462
140
360
1,435
360
1,200
7,621
7,906
et income for the period
Year Ended Year Ended
.03.25
31.03.24
Net income for the period is slated atler charging:
Independent Examiner's fee
.435
1,200
1,435
1,200
Trustees Remuneratlon and Expenses
The charity considers its k¢y management personnel io comprise the Trustees.
No remun¢ration, either directly or indirectly, paid or is payable from the charity's fiinds to any of the
Trustees or persons known to be connected to them {2024: None).
No reimbursement of exp¢ns¢s has been made or is due to be made to any of the Trust¢es in res￿rt of the
year (2024: None).
Related party tr2n$a¢tioDs
There were no related party transactions during the year {2024: None).
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Investment property
Fair valu¢ at l April 2024
600,000
At 31 March 2025
600.000
The trustees have reviewed the investment propety valuation at 31* March 2025 and consider that
valuation at fair value of £61KI,000 remains appropriate.
Debtors
2024
Prepaymenls and accrued income
1,223
1,233
1,223
1,233
10
Cash And Bank
2025
2024
Cash in hand
Nat West Taunton, Current Account
Nat West Taunton, Reserve Account
10,000
234,319
10.000
222.573
244.327
232,582
Creditors
2024
Accrual ftir grants payable
Other accruals
19,000
1385
16,250
1,240
20,385
17.490

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Summary of Net Assets by Fund
Unrestricted Unrestri¢ted
General
Designated
Fund
Fund
Unrestricted Unrestrictsd
General
Designated
Fund
und
2025
2024
Total
Fixed assets
Current assets
Currenl liabiltties
600,000
600,000
245.550
(20.385)
600,000 600.000
233,815
(17,490)
245,550
(20.385}
233.815
(17,490)
225,165
600,000 825,165
216,325
600.000
816.325
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Movement ID funds
03
01.04.24 L LpÉn4i￿ ILL5
come
Unrestricted Funds
General
Designated
216,325
600,000
35,511
(26,671 }
225,165
600,000
816,235
35,511
(26,671 }
825,165
Desi nated Fund5
The designated ￿nd represents the fair value of the investment property. As these funds are invesied in a long-terni
asset, they Are not available to meet the ongoing cxpcnses of the ¢harily.
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Movement In funds (2024 comparative)
LQL23 Ex
enditure 31.0
Unrestricted Funds
General
Designated
208,053
600.000
35,428
(27,156)
216,325
600,OIKI
808,053
35,428
(27,156)
816.325
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OperAting Le*8e
The Charity is due the following future minimum lease receipis under non-¢anc¢llable operating leases for which
it is a lessor, for each of the following period..
2024
Payment5 receivable..
Within one year
16,000
32.000
16,000
32,000
As a lessor the Charity an operating lease on their investment propety. This is a five-year lease due to ¢xpire
in April 2028 with a break rlause in April 2025. The break Clause was not exercised in April 2025. The Charity
may terminate the leasc at any time giving not less than 6 months written notice.
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