Charity registration number." 1178308 STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Annual Report and FiTrèncial StateFrÉn for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
STARS {Sexual Trauma and Recovery SeThices- Dorset Rape Crisis) Contents (continued) Tru5tee5' Report Itolo Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities li Independent Auditors. Report 12to14 Statement of Financi31 Attivitie5 15 Balance Sheet 16 Cash Flow Statement 17 NDtes to the Financial Statements 18to32
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Servlces- Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees. Report The trustees prÈsent the annu31 report logether with the financial staternents of the charity lor the year ended 31 March 2025. Qblectlves and activlties Qbjerts ond oims The objects of the chavity are for the public benefit generally ané in particular. but not exclusively, In the area of Dorsei.. To relieve the trauma, whether psycholo8ic31, emotional, social or phC31 of persons and theii families who have experienced or otherwise suffered as a result of rape, other sexual assault, sexualldomestic abuse. sexual exploitation or sexual hara55ment of any kind by providing support. helporassistance of any killd.. and TD advance the education of the public in the subject of rape, sexualldomestic abuse, sexual exploitation or sÈxual harassmont andlor its psychtslogical, physical. emotional or Social irnpact on women. men and children by such means as the trusteE5 deem fit.. and The relief of need by the promotion Df the physical. emotional, and psychological well-beinE and safety of vict1rn5 of domestic. sexual. and associated abuse. Publicbenefit The actlV1ties undertaken lor ihe public benefit include- Live Chat facility via our website.- consent activities in local schools. colleges and universities- group5 for clients.. training prowder and raising awareness in the public. Direct support is also provided to surwvors throu8h the Ch3rity'5.' Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advisor IISVAI service.. Children and Young People ICYPI ISVA service." short-term coun5elling programme., pie-trial counselling and long-term counselling for adults and children. The trustees ccnfirrn that they have cornplied with the requirernents of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charitycomrnission for England and Wales. Page I
STARS Isexual Trauma and Retovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees, Report (continued) Use oAvolunteers Oui volunteers remain central to our seryice delivery, and we are deliEhted to offer a number ol different volunteering roles including placement counselloi. administration, c(KnrrTrunity events, social media and school workshops. Theii support compliments thÈ work of the paid staff team and It tncreases the diver51ty within our organi5ation with different ages. genders. nationalities and faiths Coming together to Support our beneficiarie5. Du¥in8 2024-2025 there were on average of 5912023.2024 821 active volunteers. The reduction in volunteer numbers reftetts the chanBes in wider sotiety with the ongoing cost of living cri51S and during the year we saw more volunteers having to cease their support to pursue paid ernployment. Another factor was the closure of our telephone support-line_ This dedie tearn of volunteers were offered different role5 to contiThue volunteering with STARS Dorser. however. all chose to retire or take a break from volijnteering. We are grateful lor their dedicated support over many yearsand are delighted that a small grotjp have continued io meet up regularly as friends. having served togetherasSuppDrtline Listeners. New voluntpers rèceive an in-depth induction and those supporting Clnts receivÈ clinical supervision. All volunteÈrs were invited to our Annual Autumn Awayday held in (ktther and joined the staff team and sessional counsellor5 on a day together. looking at o¢Jr achievements arml consideriryg our future need5 in a more challenging funding landscape. Volunteer Coordinator was promoted within the organisaiion to take on the role of Team Leader. The recruitmeni process lor her rèplacement Wa5 challenRing and not successfvl in the fi'rst round. STARS Dorset contirTrues to ofler5 real opportuniiie5 for progression aThJ volunteers are actively encouraeed to take these up. as well as being SUPPQrte(J in doing 50. There are nutnerous examples of Counsellors who started as Support Line Volunteers, and of sessional and PèTrnanent staff who stsrtpd as volunteers wirhin the organisation. Paid roles are always shared internally with volunteers. This iThspir@s volunteers as well a5 addinE to the sense of value they feel. both in teims of how muth they value the opportunity to volunteer with STARS Dorset and the extent to which they feel valued by the oiganisation. Volunteers are invited and included to attend training days, Social e%rnts and monthly evÈnt5 such as the popular Breakfast Clvb and Gather Lunches. This help5 them io feel ful eLdded in the STARS Dorset Team and makes them feel valued and supports retention. The Charitvs CEO takes time to connert with volunteers at both STAR5 tjorset centre5 and value5 their feedback in helpin8 to dÉryElop all areas of seNce delivery. We are so very thankful for our team of amazing volunteers who help support the staff team to deliver our specialist 5UPPQrt. We are grateful to 611 those that have been able to continue to comtnit their time to volunteering with us throughout another challenging year. With the èppointrnent of a new Volunteer Ctrordinator. we look forward to developin8 additional volunteering rdes to increase our support and reach across Dorset. Pa8e 2
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Seryices- Dorset Rape Cri5i51 Trustees, Report {continuedl A¢hlevements and performance OveNiew and how we achieve our aim5 it ha5 been another exciting. but challenging yèai as we continue to e¥dve as arb organisaiion. Throughout the vear we continued with a focu5 on wellbeing which included a numberof different aftemoon activities such as connecting with nature,- rnini-8olf.' afternoon teas.- bird-spotting al a local nature reserve. These activities provide opportunities to get to know team member5 frorTr other areas of the charity as well as mitigating against the impact of the work we do every day. in supporting 5urvivorsof rape and 5eMual assault. There were two stalf away day5 in April 24 and January 25 which provided an opportunity to continue to connect with one another. As a growing staff team. with different workinE patterns and diffÈrent work locations. It 15 challenging to find time when all staff are together. ThÈ April away day helped us to consider the overall work of STARS Dorset and launched ongoing focus throvghout the yeaf. to ensuro there is alignment of the Mission. Vision, Aim5 and Values ol STAR5 t)orset and how thi5 translates into individual team g031s. We have considered and d15CV55ed how expected behaviour5 Need to link toour values and this ha5 helped to align all teams with a clear sense of purpose. in how their particular Servi helps to achievÈ the charitable obiÈctives of STARS Dorset. The Annual Autumn Away Day for staff. volunteers and sessronal covnsellors prowded time for the whole workforce to spend the day together. One artivity included a round-thtrlable distLJ5$40n on Spending prioritie5 and provitjed helpful insights. This annual event is enjoyed by all who attend. and we are thankful to have the resource to enable thi5 Opportunity for investing in the whole workforce. RÈtruitment at the Board level has continued during 2024 and we have been delighted to welcorne new trustees with relevant skills to help lead us into the next phase of our de4elopment. This has Included Trustees from outside of Dorset, which further strengthen5 our diverstty and reath, a5 a charity. Pa8e 3
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Setvtces. Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees. Report (continued) Key Achievements 2024 Saw the 5th anriversary of STARS Dorset and gave opportunity to share our achievements in the first live vear5 of the new tharity. This included celebraiion event5 for stakeholders. partner5, ex-staff, and volunteers and 3 celebration h05ted by the Trustees at a wonderful venue. where we were able to reflect on the progress since our launch in May 2019 It also provided a good opportunity to celebrate our successes. particularly in navigating Covid, a dovbling of referrals and progress made with digital transformation as we etnbrace CRM platforms to drive efficienry as well as lookinR forward to new opportunities in the next S year5. We were delighted to secure additional funding from both local authoritie5 Dorset, which enabled the expansion of our Engagement Team with the rE(ruitment of two Consent Engagement workers lor both Dorset Council area and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area. and a student project worker. This has helped us to progre55 Wlth one of our long-rerm aspiration5 of developing Erearer awareness and engagÈment, as part of our wider prevention straregy and charitable aim as a tharity. Through this project. we hove been able to build stronger relationship5 Wlth commissioners in b)th local authoritie5, and w@ ltsok forward in continuing to deliver sèrvites for them. supporting victims and working c105ely as a multiagency partner with both community safety partnership tearns. A particular highlight has been the lead role we have taken in the devebpment of a Harmful Sexual 8ehaviour pathway for schools and education sertings in the BCP area. Working as a part of a small project team alongside Dorset Police. the Community Safety Team and The ShorÈs. we have buitt on the previous rÈsÈarch carfied out to develop 3 framÈwork to 5UPPOrt frontline teams to i¥)th identify problematic and harrnful behaviour5 in children, as well as a pathway for ongoing support and interventH)ns. Over the summer months we were able to have stands ai two shows in tbrset - Gillingham & Shaftesbury in August, and the Dorset County Show in September. Again, this helped to prornote the work of STARS Dorset to a much wider audience. These were fvnded projerts and provided useful insights on how we can engage with the publit. Another key achievement of the year has been ihe registering of wr wholly owned trading subsidiary, Interstellar Dorset Ltd with Companies House and the appointmetbt of Directors to its Board. This will help us to income generate through a range of traded activities and service5 to help provide unrestricted funding for STARS Dorset and become less reliant on grants. We look forward to its development and creating 5UStainable financial lundinÈ strearns to enable us to have greater flexibility and agility in the delivery of our services, to meet changifig need5. Through a small piece of funding awarded by Oorset Council. we were able to pilot oijr WISE project to young peoplÈ living in the Dorset Council area who were noi reporting to the police. WISE stand5 lor Wellbeing Intervention5 Supporting Empowerment and deliver$ 6 fo(used. 1-2-1 se$5ion5 to help young people In the journey of recovery. The pilot Wa5 successfully run between February and March with positive outcomes lor those who engaged with the project. We hope to Secure additional fundinB to embed ihis a5 an additional frontline service lor our Children, Young People & Families service to enhance our offer alongside the ISVA service and Counselling serwce. Page 4
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees. Report {contiTrued) Challenge5 The ¢hanging funding landscape continues to be a challenge for u5. and we are thankful to h3ve tWD commissioned setViCÈS Providing some financial siability aTbd Sustainality. Our on-gThn8 grant awarded frorD the National Lotiery has enabled us to 5UStain our specialist counselling service. supporting those who have experienced 5eKual 355ault from a partner in an intirnate relationship. This 15 now established a5 a frontline service lor rnany of ovf Ilient5. WÈ weTe thankful to have our Rape Support Fund 8rant awarded by the Min15try of Justice extended lor a further 12rnonths vntil 31st March 2026. However, we remain conterned by this short-terrn extension as it inhibits our ab41ity to make longÈr-terTh financial plans with Such a short timeframe. Another Ihallenge we have had to navigate has been the political charge of govemment and future financial impact to U5 With the increased National In5vrance cDntribulion5 corning into force in April 2026. This is of concern and will have a significant impact for fLtture budget forecastin& Despite being commissionÈd by NHS England there ha5 not yet beÈn an uplift in ihe contract to mitigate against these rises for thi5 particular contratt. It 15 Still a challenge to attract corporate sponsorship and publii donations due to the 5tigrna and taboo of our sertof, a5 well as thÈ victirn-blaming society that sadly still exists. The appointment of a new fundraising assistant. io work alongside our Chief Exe(uti¥e. is starting to increase donations and poiential funding streams. During the year. a local counselling service supporting families closed. in 5Plte of being a paid-foT serwce. This could see a potential intaSe in referrals to STARS Dorset to man<e. Careful monrtorin8 of this will be needed to ensure our services are not overwhelmed as it is Itkely othersirnilar charilses could also close In the months ahead. Sadly, during the year, the difficult decision was taken w c105e our tephOne support-line, as an active listening service. This was a carefully considered decision a5 we were very mindful that the charity begaTr in the late 19805, a5 a telephone support service. review of activity, ovef a three-year period, identified a significant reduction of ¢a115, year on year. We believe this could be due to the National Helpline launchiTrg which pro¥eS 2417 support- a Service we are not able to provide. We afe grateful to those that committed a lifetime of lUnteering on our support-line. It has now betome an Information Line providing recorded. si8npostin8 infcthiation to callers, including the 2417 national telephone helpline for victims of sexual assauli. Fundraising actlvltles During the reporting year, the charity did not employ the services of a wofessional fundraiser or a commercial participator to tarry out fundraising artivitie5. Recruitment for a staft member to be employed as a fund-raising assistant was successfvl. Page S
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees, Report Icontinuedl Measuring 5vcce5S The Board were pleased to see how the implementation ol integrated systerns has driven greater efficiencie5 throughout the year. The management team are now looking at how to creatÈ sirnilar efficiencies with a new telephony platform and more lully integrated print seryKe5. Grant lundtng awarded in the year towards an IT upErade will also help ensure each team has the riÈht tech lor the role they have. Our npwly appointed Engagement Team delivereil some exciting projects in borh local area5 which ha5 led to continuation fundin8 in the BCP area. The Board were pleased rhat STARS Dorset betame a lead partner in the development of a Harmful Sexual Behaviour project for all schools in the BCP Lotal Authority area. Th15 work will continue to develop in the Trew financial year and has losted a growing number of partnership opportunities with education providÈrs across all age ranges within the BCP area. The Board were also tjelighted that STARS Dorset secured additional fvrTrding frorn Dorset Council to continue its work in rural communities. The funding enabled the purchase of a STARS Dorsèt Van which has been "wrapped" with our bright STARS Dorset logo and provides a stron8 visual at community engagement events. The Board are delighted to See the increasing numbers of sessional cwn5ellors and volunteer5 attend and be fully involved our Annual Autumn Away Day which wa5 held at Kingtton Mauward College in October 2024. This has now established as an irnportant day of bTinginK our whole workfDrte ieam tO8ether building a sense of connettion and shared wsion and purpose. The financial landscape remains extremely challenging for the voluntary sectvr and the Board is pleased to see that our strong financial controls and a prudent approach ensured the forecasted deficit budget was mitigated. The Charity also received its firsr Le8acy gift at the end of the fina131 year. The Board are givine careful consideration of how to treate a lasting STARS Dorset legacy for future clievFts. livinE in Dorset, who will need our spÈcialist support with this unexpected donation. Financlal review The Charity has received income ol £1.510.199 12024.. £1.138.8501 fw the period from l April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The Charity expenditure of £1.428.197 12024_. £1.167.430) whith 6ives a svrplus for the year of £82,00212024.. deficit of £28,580). At 31 March 2025 the Charity has total funds of £602,72912024.. £520.7271. of ihi5 £9).020 are restricted funds12024.. £93,6771 that are due to be Snt in the next financial yeai. The Charity ended the financial year in a strong position. Page 6
STARS {Sexual Traurna and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees. Report (continued) Poliry on reserves The Board of Trustees at STARS t)or5et 15 committed to maintaininE financial stability and ensuring the SU5tainability of our charitable adivities. To this end, our reseNes poliry mandates that we maintain sufficient unrestricted funds to coveT the charity's liabtlities and committed costs. This includes all employee-re13ted Iiabilitie515uch as salarie5 and redundatbcy payouts). Dther contrartual obligafions lintluding leases and service contracts), and any additional cornrnitted expendituies. The caltulation ol our reserve5 will encompa55 these fin3nci31 obligation5 to ensure that STAR5-Dorset can continue to 0rate Èffectively and fulfill our mission even in the face of financial uncertainties. The Board will ieview and adjust this policy annually to ensure it remains adequate and reflective of our operational needs and financialcommitments. The charity has free reserve5 of E490.478 a5 at 31 March 202512024.. £416,410). The Trustees consider thi5 level of reserves to be sufficient ID deliver charitable objectives for the nert twelve months. Free reserve5 are calculatÈd by deducting fixed a55ets from the unfestricted funds held al the yearend. Plans for flrtyre period5 Whilst the future funding 13ndscape iontinues to be challenginL With a number of grants and trust DrEani5ations stopping their funding QPPOrtunities or changing their priDrities. we are confident that our careful financial controls and straregie5 will see us ihiough an untertain fundin8 year ahead. We are confident that Intersiellar Dorset will PTovide additional funding streams for u5 once it begins trading from October 2025. We are encouraged to see that additionhl funding has been secured thrwgh the WQTk of our dedicated Fundraising Assistant who 15 now established in role. On-going investment in new technology will help to drivÈ efficiencFes aswe have èlready seen the benÈfit ol an integrated app for staff expenses linking directly io our finance software. The management teatn are now reviewinE new. dynarnic CRMS so that we have one platform for clients'.vdunteers'. training and events, data. We hove also identified a new role to help build capacity in our ISVA service wth a Client Caseworker. This will reduce the additional administrative burden as the caseworker will provide support for adTnin and advocacy tasks. Additional funding was awarded. by the OPCC for Dorset at the end of March 2024. for a pilot to run for 12 rnonths. It is important for us to find creative ways to engage wrth clients who ha¥e received support ftom u5. Currentlv WÉ are exploring how this tan be best achieved with Steering Rroups. Anot area of support Identified is that lor dedicated family support. 50 thar siblings. parents and caTer5 can h3¥e xcess to specialist support enabling them to provide trauma-informed care and support at home. advice rh) how to prepare their child for Counselling, and what to expect from a police investigation. Page 7
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees, Report (continued) Reference and Administratt¥e Details Charity Registration Number= 1178308 Principal Olfice.. StanlÈy House 3 Fleets Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3AJ Auditor.. TC Group 10 Bridge Street Christchurch 8H23 IEF Trustees and officers The trustees and officers serving during the year and Since the year endwere as fDIIows.' Trustees= Drj Farquharson (appointed l August 20241 A Hancox Dr P A Arabaci Hi115 V AJ C Heeley(sI8ned 18 Aug11 20251 G Vagg (appointed 30 April 20241 J Cordner A Mantzouratou Iresi£ned 24 May20241 A Ghiloni Iresigned 14 January 20251 D Wells (appointed 18 Au8USt 20251 Page 8
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Ser¥ices- Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees. Report (continued) Strurturej go¥emance and management Iloitsre of governing do¢umentondorgonis¢7tionolttryrture The charity is controlled by it5 constitution and constitutes a Charitablelncorporated Organisation. The governance of STARS-Dorset is overseen by 3 committed Board of Trustees. The charity operates under the Constitution last amended on 22nd April 2025 which outlines the IraTr)ework for decision-rnaking and governance of the organisation. Throughout ihe year. Ihe Board have actively 5UPPOrted rhe implemÈntation ol the charity'5 mission. which includes relieving travrna and advancing pulAic education on issues related to sexual abuse and trauma. The Board en5Lrres the effertive managetnent of the chèrity's operat#)n$ rneeting regvlarly and working closely with thÈ CEO and senior management tearn. This year. the Ttustees met as 3 full 8tsard every two mtrnth5 and in vaflOU5 SUtkcornrnittÈes, which a150 met a5 Standard every two months. but with additional mÈeting5 Called as needed. These meetings Èave the Board times to discuss key govemance, fin3ncial. and strategic matters. The People Sub-committee lead5 on the cwcial role of maintaining faw and competitive pay pr3rtices within the tharity. This Sub-committee conduct5 regular pay reviews and salary nchMarkIng exertise5, the finding5 and recornmendations of which are presented to the full Board lof ratificaiion. This is true for all levels of ernployee. Since April 2025, the sub-comrnittee structure has been paused to enable a rewew of current Board engagement and wofking prartices. This will be kept Under review. Recruitment t¥ndoppointment oltrustees Vacancies are advertised locally, regionally and nationally usine different netwoths and recruitment plarforms to ensure a wide reach to attract the right skills and experience the Board have identified. Durillg the reportiTrg period. the Board of Trustee5 saw two new appoiTrtmÈnts and one retirement and since the year end one new appointmetbt and one retlTement= Victoria Heeley retired from the Board in August 2025 after 7 years of dedicated service acting as Ch3ir and Trustee. The eoard extends its gvatitude for her si8nificant conriibution to the chèrity. Allegra Ghiloni and Anna Mantzouratou both retired from the board during the year. They both brought valuable skills and experience to support ihe continued grovrth and govwnance of sfARS Dorset and the Board are 8rateful for their contribution. During the reporting period. IheTe have been two new trustee appointments. Graham Vagg and Dr Jackie Farquhar50n in April and August 2024 respettivety. Ros Wells was appointed as a Trustee in Augusi 2025. New Trustee appointments and any retirernents during the year have been aligned with the Constitution, ensuring that the Board contintses io have the necessary skills, knowledge. and experience to guide the charitv effettively. Page 9
STARS15exual Trauma and Recovery Seryices. Dorset Rape Crisis) Trustees. Report {continuedl Indurtion ond troining oltrustees All Tru5tee5 Fnust attend the STARS t)or5el in-house induction and are provided with all essential documents iniluding those which brief them on their legal obligations under tharitylaw. Mojorri5k5 47ndmonogementolth05eiisk5 Risk management remains a core responsibility ol the Board. and Trustees gUlarlY revsewed and updated the charity's risk register The 8oard have considered major risks and 5vsten (K procedures have been estab115hed ro manage those risks. Key risks ideniified and managed duriThB the period iThclude". Financial impact of the National Insurance rise for Employer5 L055 of volunteer5 due to ongoiftE c05t of living challenges Strong Clinical Leadership Oevelopment of a Clinic61 Team has ensured strong clinical govemance for day-to-day service (Jelivery and a new Head of Adult Counselling was recruited and appointed in March 2025. to bring further skill and experience to our clinical seNices. Funding sustainability In light of ongoing economic challenges, Trustees have focused on divff5ifying the charity's inctsme 5tream5. The newly appointed Fundraising Assistant has embedded well into the tearn and culture of the charity and has securÈd Èddètional grant funding in the new finantial year for both pfojert work and core tosts. Thi5 has reduced the burden lor our C£0 enabling her to locu5 on the debtlLyrnent of our iradin8 subsidiary, Interstellar Dorset The annual report was approved by ihe trustees of the charity on and signed on its behalf by.. A Hancox Trustee Page 10
STARS {Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services - Dorset Rape CTiSiS} Statement of Tstee$. Respon5ikn'lities The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financial Siaternents in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 Iunrted Kingdom Genvalty kcepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities qUIreS the trustee5 to prepare finanoal statements for e3th financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incomiFTrg resources 3nd application ol resources of the chatity for that period. In preparing tsefinan0al statements. the trustees are required to-. seletl 5Ultablè èccountin8 policies and then apply them consistentty- observe the method5 and principles in the Charities SORP.. make judgements and estimates thar are reasonable and p¥udent- State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subjett lo any material dep3rtures disclosed and explained in the financial staternènt5.' and prepare the financial statements Dn the goinR concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presumÈ that the charity will continue in bu5ine5S. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper 3c¢ounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tirne the financial position of the chaiity and Ènable thern to ertsure that the financial staternents cornply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charities (Account5 and Reportsl Regulations 2(K)8. and the pro¥Asions ol the COll5titution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding ihe assets of the charity and hence for taking reason3ble steps for the prevention and del10 of fraud and other irreEularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's webslte. Le8151ation governing the preparation and di55emination of financial stalements may differ from legislation in other jurisdiclions. Approved by the tlU5tees of ihe charity on........ .- signed on its Ihalf by.. A Hancox Trustee Pa8e 11
STARS {Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape CFiSisI Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services - Dorset Rape Crisis) Opinlon We have audited the financial statement5 of STARS Isexual Trauma Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) (the 'charity'l for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Staiement of Financial Aciivities, Balance Sheet. Cash Flow Siaternent, and Notes to the Financial Statements. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been apPld in their preparation is United Kingdotn Accountin8 Standards, corTrpri5inR Charities SORP FRS 102 '7he Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and applicable law {United Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice). In our opinion the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of rhe chariV5 affairs a5 at 31 hllarch 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of rÈsouices. including its income and exndItUre. for the year then ended,. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted AccountinE Piactice.. and have been prepared in accordance with the ieqviretnents Df the CharitiesAct 2011. Basls for opinlon We conducted our audit in accordance wilh Intemational Siandards on luditing IUKI IISAS IVKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are furtheT described in the auditor responsibilitie5 for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to ovr audit of the financ11 staternents in the UK, Including the FRC'S Ethical standard, and we havÈ fulfilled tsur other ethical iesronsiknlities in accordancè with these requirements. We believe that the audil evidence we have obtained i5suificient and appropriate to provide a basi5 for our opinion. ConclLtslon5 relatln£ to going ¢oncern In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the trustees use of the going Concem basis of atcounting in the preparation of the financial staternents is appropiiate. Based tsn the work we have perforrned. we have not identifièd any material uncertainties relating to events or condition5 that, indryidually or collectively. may cast significant doubt onthe (harity'5 ability to continue as going concern for a period of at least 1Ve months from when the orienal financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees wirh respect lo going concern are described in the relevant section5 of this report. Other information The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other infOmats" comprises the info¥mation Included in the annal report. other than the financial statemenis aTrd our audito¢5 report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other Informati( and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly 5tate(J in our report, we do not express any form of assurance ConduOn thereon. Page 12
STARS Isexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Independent Auditor's Report to the Member5 of STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Ser¥ices- Dorset Rape Crisis) (continued) In connection with our audit ol the financial statements. our respor$i"1lty 15 to read the other tnformation and, in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially in¢onsi5tent with thÈ financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we Identify such material inconsistencies or apparent materi31 misstarements. we are required to deterrnine whether there is a material mi55taternent in the financial statement5 or a rnateri31 mi5Statement of the other information. If. based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of thi5 Other information. we are requirèd to rewn that fact. We have nothing to report In this gard. Matters on whlch we are required to port by ejtception In thè light of our knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifiÈd Tnaterial tnis5tatemenls in the Trustees. RepDrt. We have nothing tD report in respert of the following matters whLYe the Charrtie5 (Accounts and Reportl Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion.. adequatÈ accounting records have not been kept. 01 returns adequatefor our audit have not been received from branches not VlSlted by us.. or the financial statement5 are not in agreement with the accounting records and return5,' or certain d15closures of trusiees rernuneTation spetified by law are not made.. or we have not receNed all the information and Èxplanations we require lor our audit. Respon5ibilitiÈs of trustees A5 explained more fully in thè Statement of Trustees. Responsibilrties (set out on paEe 111. the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for bel tIsfied that they givÈ a true and lair view, and lor such internal control as the trustees determine rs necessary to enablÈ the preparatioTh of financial statement5 that are free from material misstatement. whetheT due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for asse55ing the thaiity'5 ability to continue a5 a going concern. disclosin& as applicable. rnatters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of atcounting unle55 the tru51ees either intend to liquidatè the charity or to cease oper3tlOll5, or have no realistic alternative but to do $0. Auditor Responsibilitle5 for the audit olthe finanual stslements Our objectives are to obi3in reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or erTor. and to is5 an audilor's report that include5 our opinion. Reasonable assurance is 3 high level of assurance. but Is not a guaranree that an audit condurted in accordance with ISAS IUXI will always detect a motenal misstatement when r( exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if. individually of ifj tk aggregate, Ihey could reasonably be experted to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial Statements. This risk increases rhe more that compliance with a law or regulation 15 removed trom the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less likely to becomeawareol instanies ol non-cornpliance. The risk 15 also 8reater regarding irre8ularities occurrinE due to fraud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional concealment. forgery, collusion, omission or Mlsrepresenlan. The extent to which our procedure5 are capable ol deteciin8 irregularities. including fraud is detailed below.. Page 13
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Ser¥ice5- Dorset Rape Crisis) Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) I(tinued} We obtained an understandin8 ol the legal and regulatory fTrmeworks applitable to the charity and the sector in which they operate. We determined that the following laws anLI regulations were most sigrificant.' the Charities Act 2011. and the Charity SORP. We obtained an undersranding of how the charity are cornplying with those legal and regulatory frameworks by rnaking inquires to the managervent. We corroborated our inquiTie5through our review of board minutes. We a$5e55ed the Susceptibility of the charity's h"nancial statements to material misstatement. including how fraud Might Dccur. Audit procedures performed by the Audit engagement team included.. Identifying and a55es5inR the design effertiveness of contro15 management has in place to prevent alld detect fraud.. Understanding how those charged with govÈrtbance considered and addre$5ed the potential for override of torTrtrDls or other inappropriate influence ovei the financial reportir woce55." Challenging assumption5 and judgements made by rnanagement in its 5ignifi¢ant accounting estimate5.' Identifying ènd testing journal entries. in particular any journal entries posted with unusual account combiTration5.' and Asse$5ing the extent of compliance with the relèvant law and regulations A further desciiption of OUT responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.org.uk/3uditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor'5 report. Use ol our report Thi5 report 15 made solely to the chartty trustees, as a body. in accordance with section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and Tegulations made under Section 154 of thar Act. Our avdit work has been undertaken so that WÈ might state to the trustees those matters we are requirÈd to state to trustees In an auditor5, report and lor no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and its trustees as a body. lo¥ our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. odd B5c FCA FCCA15enior Statutory Auditorl For and on behalf of TC fjroup. Statutory Auditor 10 Bridge Street Christchurch BH23 IEF Ozte.. 23 January 2026 Page 14
STARS {Sexual Trauma and Recovery SeNices- Dorset Rape Crisis) Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Unrestrl¢ted fuwtd5 ReStrted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 £ IAS restated) Note Income and Endowments from.. Donations and leg)cie5 Charitable adivitie5 141.931 657.016 22,362 6.635 190 537.920 144.14S 679,851 801,161 22.362 6,635 190 492,332 629,345 12,578 4.595 Other trading activities Investment income Other Income Total income 828.134 682,065 1.510.199 1,138,850 Expenditure on= Raising fund5 Charitable activities 12921 11,167,138) 1755.4291 1672,7681 11.428,1971 Total expenditure 17S5,4291 1672.7681 11.428,1971 11.167,4301 Net income/lexpendilurel Gr055 transfers ktween funds 72.705 9.297 82,(K)2 128,5801 12,954 112,9YI Net movement in funds 8S.659 13.657] 82,1)02 128,5801 Reconcillatlon of funds Total funds brought forwar 427.OSO 93.677 520.727 549,307 Total funds carried fotward 20 512.709 90,020 602,729 520,727 All of the charity's activitie5 derive from continuinB operations during theai¥)ve Iwo period5. The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 20. The notes on pages 18 to 32 lorm an integral part of these ffinancial statements. Page 15
STARS1Sexual Trauma and Retovery Services - Dorset Rape Crisis) (Registration number: 1178308) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Note Unrestricted Restriaed Fixed a55ets Tangible assets Investments 14 22.230 22.230 10,640 15 22.231 22.231 10,640 Current assets Debtor5 16 141.186 501.061 141.186 S91.081 Cash at bank and in hand 140,747 466.767 90.020 642.247 90.020 732,267 607,514 Creditor5.' Amount5 fallin{ due within one year 17 IISl.7691 1151,7691 197,4271 Net current 3ssets 490.478 .020 580.498 510,087 Total a55ets less Current 512.709 9J,020 602,729 520,727 Net asset5 512.709 90.020 602.729 520,727 Funds of the charity: Restrirted In¢ome funds Restricted fund5 90.020 93,677 Unrestrirted income fvnds Unrestricted fund5 512.709 427.050 T(trtal funds 20 602,729 520,727 tial statements OTr pa8e5 15 to 32 were approved by the trustee5. and authorised for issue on and signed on their behalf by.. A Hancox Trustee The notes on paEe5 18 to 32 form an illtegral part of these financial Statements. Page 16
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 £ IAS restated Cash flow5 from operating acthfitie5 Net C3sh inrome/lexpenditurel 82.CK12 128,5801 Adjustments to ¢ash flows from non-ca5h items Depreciation Investment income 6.164 16,6351 8,913 14,5951 81,531 124,2621 Working capiial adjustments Increase debtors 16 14391 46,788 124,2431 20,320 Increase in creditors 17 Net cash flow5 from operating activities 127.880 128,1851 Cash flows from Investing actniities Interest receivable atTrd similar income Purchase ol tangible fixed assets Acquisition ol investmenrs in subsidiary undertaking5 6,635 110.2LK>I 4,595 15821 14 15 Net cash flows from investing activities 13,5661 4,013 Net increaselldecreasel in cash and cash equivalents 124,314 124,1?21 Cash and cash equivalents at l April 466,767 490,939 Cash and cash equivalents ar 31 March 591,081 466,767 Cash flows for purchase of tangible fixed assets and movement in creditors have been amended ftir arnounts totalling £7,554 for 355ets purchased but not yet paid. All of the cash flows are derived from continuing operations durinE the above Imfo period5. The Thotes on pages 18 to 32 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 17
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 l Legal form STARS is a charitable iniorporated organisation ICIOI for ihe public knefit and registered wth the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The principal addTess is noted on the company inlormation page in these account5. 2 A¢¢ounting policie5 Statement of compliance The financial statements have bÈÈn prepared in accoidance with the second edition of the Charitie5 Statement ol Recornrnended Practice Issued in October 2019. the Financial Reporting Staftdard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. Basi5 of preparation STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery servi Dorset Rape Crisisl mts the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been wepared under the historical cost convention with items recogn15ed at cost or transaction valve unless othetwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these accounis. Going conrn The trustees Consider that there are no material uncertainties aF)ul the chartty'5 ability to continue as a going concern. Reclassification of comparatlve arnounts A recla55ilication has been pertormed to reall(tste CDntractual income frorn being shown in donations and legacies within the Statement of Finantial Artivities to charitsble activities. The value of contraitual income reallocated is £629,345 and this does not impact the SUTpIu5 or charity funds brouKhi forward. Key sources of estimation nrtaInty The preparation of the financial statements requires management lo ake judgements, estimates and assurnptlQll5 that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors. including e¥pec13tlOn5 01 future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstènce5. No 518nificant judgements have had to be made in preparing these finanaal statements. Income and endowments Voluntary Incorne including donation5. gift5, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a 8eneral nature is recognised when the thariiy has entitlement 10 the income. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured wilh sufficient reliability. Page 18
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services. Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 Icontinuedl 2 Accountlng policies Itoirtinuedl Donotlons #ndlegocies Oonations and legacie5 are recoenised on a (eIvable basis when receipt is probable and the amount ian be reliably measured. Where services are donated. these ale recognised in the financial statements as income at the cost value the charity would have incurred if the services were paid fN. Gront undrontrort income Grant5 ènd contract incomè are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any £onditiDns linked to thè grants or contratt have been rnel. Where performance tondition5 are attached to the grant or contract and are yet to bè met. the incorne is recognised as a pilIty and included on the balance sheet a5 deferred income to be released. Investment income Dividends are recognised once the dividend ha5 been declared and notificatn has been received of the dividend due. Expenditure Liabilitie5 are recognised a5 expenditure ès 500n 3$ there is a lÈRal or construthve obligation cornmitting the charity to that expÈnditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefrts will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendituie is attovnted lor on an accruals basis and has been classified under headinE5 that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where c05t5 cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to %tMties on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Governance tosts These Include the <ost5 attributablè io the charrty's compliance with ¢on5titutional and 5t3tutory requirement5, including audit. strategic management and trustees meeiiTrgs and reiwbursed expefi5es. Taxation The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in ParaRraph I Sctredule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitèble company for UK corp)ration ta¥ purposes. Accordingly. the charity is potentially exernpt from taxation in resped of income or capital gains ieceiwed within c3te8ories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Art 2010 or SeclKJn 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the exrent that such income or gains are applied exCIl¥elYto charitable purposes. Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costing ÉI,¢YJO or more are initially recorded at COSL less èny subsequent accumulated depreciation and subseqvent accumulated impairment losses. Page 19
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 2 Accounting policies Icontinuedl Depreciation and amortisation Depreciaiion Is provided on tangible fixed a55et5 50 as to write off the cost or valuation. less any estimated residual value, ovÈr their expected useful economit life as follows." Asset cla55 Fixtures and fittifig5 Cornputer equipment Motor Vehicles Oepreciation method and rate S year straight line 3 *ar straight line 3 Rar Straight ltne Debtor5 Basic financial a5set5, whi¢h include trade and other retÈivèbles. are initialty measured at transaction price including transaction costs Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash eouivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of tash and are subjett to an insignificant risk ol change in value. Trade creditors Creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acqtrired in the ordinary course of business frorn suppliers Aciounts payable are cla5sifted Js current liabilitie5 if the does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the rekX)rtiTrg period. to defer settlement of the creditor for ar least twelve month5 after the reporting date. If there Is an unconditional ¥ight to defer settlement for at least twelve rnonths after the reporting date. thÈy are presented as non-current liatrM"Ir(ies. Creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at arnortised cost Using the effertive interest method. Fund structure UnTestricted income fund5 are general fund5 that are available for use at trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area for spetific wrposes. the use of which is restricieil to that area of purpose. Page 20
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Cri5i5l Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl 2 Attounting poli¢les Icontinuedl Pension5 and other p05t retire1 obli%ations The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under whiih liKÈd contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no leRal or (on5tructive obligation to pay further tontributions even if the fund does nol hold sufh"cient assets to pav all employees the benefits relèting to employee service in thè iurrent and piiof periods. ContributlOnS to defined contribution plans are ieco8lli5ed in the Statement of Financial Activities Whe they are due. If contribution payment5 exceed the contribution due for servi. the exce55 is recognised as a prepaytnent. Frnantial instruments Investments InVestrnen In subsidiaries and 3sscKiares are measured at cost less impaiment. 3 Income from donations and le8•cie5 Total 2025 Total 2024 £ (As restated) Donations and legacies., Donations from iThdividua15 Legacies Grant5, including capital grants,. Grant5 from other charities 3.041 l(M),( 3,42S 576,810 488,907 679.851 492,332 rant5 received, included in the above. are 35 follows.. 2025 2024 Ministry of Justice National Lottery Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Dorser Council- VCSE Dorset Community Foundation Talbot Villiage Trust Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Foundation Valentine Charitable Trust 271.907 92,388 85.220 73,405 38,890 15,OQKI 262,089 91,474 80,220 40.124 iO,(KKJ S76,810 488,907 Page 21
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl 4 In¢ome from tharitable arttwties Total 2025 Total 2024 £ IAS re5tatedl 629,345 Contract income 801.161 5 Income from other trading arti¥ities Total 2024 Total 2024 Events income.. Fundrè15ing events income Training incorT7e 12.912 9.450 5,264 7,314 22,362 12,S78 6 Investment Income Total 2025 Total 2024 Interest receivable and similar income.. Interest receivable on hank deposits 6.635 4.595 7 Expendlture on fain¥1ndS al Costs of 8eneratln8 donatFons and legacies Total 2025 Total 2024 Fundraising 292 Page 22
STARS1Sexual Trauma and Recovery seice5- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Itontinuedl 8 Expendtture on rharitable arti¥ities Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Note Chariiable activitv Staff costs 386,745 1,027.296 236 13,920 348,789 808,776 183 li Allocated SUPPDrt costs Govprnance rosts 9,390 1.428.197 1,167,138 9 Analysis of go¥ernance and sUPPOrt f05ts Support tosts allo¢ated to other expendrture Governance costs Total 2025 Total 2024 Finante costs Charitable activity 13.920 236 14,156 9,573 Governance costs Totsl 202S rotal 2024 Audit fees Audit of the financial statements Legal fees 8,574 5.346 7.920 1,470 13,920 9.390 10 Trustees remuneration and expenses No trustee5, nor any persons conne(fed with them. have received any rernuneration from the charity during the year. During the year ended 31 March 2025. there were no trustees expensespaid to trustees12024.. £nill. Page 23
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery SeNices- Dorset Rape Crisls) Notes to the Financial statements for the Year Ended 31 March 20251CDntinuedl 11 Staff ¢osts The aggreg3te payroll costs were as follow5.. 202S 2024 Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries Social securiiy costs Pension c05t5 928,942 73,919 24,435 734,775 55,344 18,657 1.027,296 808.776 The monthly average number of persons (including senior management I leadership team) ernployed by the charity during the year expressÈd as full time equivalenrs was a5 follows". Z025 No 2024 Head count 41 36 The nurnber of employees whose emoluments fell within the following bands was-. 1025 2024 £60,(XJI- £70,(M)J £70.001- E80.(KIJ The total employee benefit5 01 the key mana£ement personnel of the charity We £140,219 12024 £128,379). Page 24
STARS15exual Trauma and Recovery Ser¥ices- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statement5 for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued} 12 Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. 13 comparati for the statement of financial artivities Unrestrirted funds Restricted fvN15 Total Z024 £ (As reslatedl Note Income and Endowments from.. Donations and legacies Charitable activiiies 18,425 J5.735 473,907 23.610 492.332 629,345 12,578 4,595 Other trading activiries Investment income 12.578 4.595 Total income 641,333 497,517 1.138.850 Expenditure on.. Raising fund5 Charitable activities 12211 1670,7691 1711 1496.3691 12921 11.16?.1381 Total expenditure 1670.9911 1496,4401 11,167.4301 Net lexpenditurellincome 129.6571 1,077 128,5801 Net rnovement in funds 129.6571 1.077 128,5801 Aetonciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 456.707 92,6 549,307 Total funds carried fon¥èrd 20 427,050 93.677 520,727 Page 25
STARS (Sexual Travma and Retovery Services - Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 {continuedl 14 Tangible fixed assets Furnrture and equipment Computer equipment Motor ¥ehides Total Cost At l April 2024 Additions $0,541 45.975 7,554 96,516 17,754 10.2(K) At 31 March 2025 50.541 10,2(0 53,529 114,270 DepreclatioTr At l April 2024 Charge fDr the year 40.502 5.564 45,374 600 85,876 6.164 At 31 March 2025 46,066 4S,974 92,040 Net book value At 31 March 202S 4.475 10,21X) 7.555 22,230 At 31 March 2024 JO.039 601 10,640 IS Fixed asset In¥estments 2025 Shares in group undertakings and participatin8 interests Shares in Kroup undertakings and partidpatiwtg interests Subsidiary undertaklngs Totzl Cost Additions At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 The Charity set up a trading subsidiary in Interstellar Dorsa Ltd11639)4011 registered on 28th March 2025 and in which it holds a 100% share. There was no attivity during this h"n*)cial year in the trading subsidiary other than registration of the company. Page 26
STARS {Sexual Trauma and Recovery SeNice5- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Staternents for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 16 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments ènd accrued income Other debtors 109.289 25,022 6.875 111,138 22.734 6,875 141,186 140.747 Oebtors includes £6,87512024.. £6.8751 reIvable after more than oneyear. 202S 2024 Other debtors 6.875 6,875 17 Creditors- amounts falling due wtthin one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other t3X2tion and sotjal security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 49.998 17,905 4,796 79,070 27,267 16,032 3,924 50,204 151,769 97,427 Income is deferred where incorne is received in advance relaring to 5eThice ddivery in future periods. Included in accrua15 and deferied income is £63,3SO12024.. £37,742) relating ¢0 contracts due to comTnence from 1st April 2026. IÈ Obligations under leases and hire pur¢hase contracts Operatlnt lease commitments Total future minimum lease payrnents under non-cancellable operating3$e$ are asfollows.. Page 27
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Servi¢es- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 Icontinuedl 18 Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts Icontinuedl 202S 2024 Land and buildings Within one Veèr 8etween one and five years 25.625 50,376 25.625 25,625 76,(A)I Other Within one year Between one and five years 1,435 2,182 1,550 3,618 3.617 5,J68 The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payrnents recognised as an expense during the year wès £51,92612024- £46,655). 19 Pension and otherschemes Delined ContrIblort pension scheme The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pensiw tost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £24.43512024- £18.6571. Page 28
STARS (Sexual Traurna and Recovery Ser¥ices- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 20 Funds Balance at 31 March 2025 Balano at I April 2024 Incoming resovr¢e5 Resources expendèd Transfer5 Unrestricted fvnds Generol General Funds 427.050 828,134 1755,4291 12.954 512,709 RÈstricted funds PCC CSA funding Ministry of Justice PCC Complex Trauma Dorset Council VCSE Pathway National Lottery Domestic Abuse Fund 45,220 271.907 35.C¥X) 145,2201 1271.9071 148.3031 13.303 69,812 169.8121 4.198 3.610 2.754 92.388 111.290 193.4151 (78.0171 3,171 36,883 BCP Consent Fund Percy Bilton Safer Streets Project Serious Violence Dutv TVT Group5 12,7541 32,855 78.405 IS.L) 132.8551 118.2391 115.(MYJI 110.2001 49,966 93.677 682.(5 1672,7681 112.9541 90,020 Total funds 520.727 1.510.199 11.428.197) 602.729 PaRe 29
STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery SeNces- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontinuedl 20 Funds IcontSnuedl Balance at I April 2023 Incorning resour¢es Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2024 Unrestrl¢ted funds Genertsl General Funds 456.707 641,333 I670.9) 427,050 Restrirted fund5 PCC CSA funding 8BC Children in Need- CYP15VA Ministry ol Justice PCC Complex Trauma Dorset Council VCSE Pathway National Lottery Domestic Abuse Fund 45.220 145,2201 19,2741 1262.0891 144,9371 110,4361 9.274 262.089 3S.(XII 40,124 23,240 40,124 13,303 69,812 17.208 91.474 23.610 1104.4841 120.OQ)I 4.198 3.610 2,754 BCP Consent Fund Percy Bilton 2.754 92.6j 497,517 1496,4401 93,677 Total funds 549.307 1.138,850 11.167,4301 520,727 Page 30
STARS Isexual Trauma and Recovery Ser¥ice5- Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Finantial Statement5 for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 (continued) 20 Funds Icontinuedl The restricted funds represent amounts given to the Trust with restrKtions as to their use. All the fund5 were Èxpended during the year in accordance with those restrictions. PCC- CSA funding- funds support for adult victims of child Sexual abuse. PCC Complex Trauma funds trauma focused counselling for those tlients who have experienced comple¥ trauma. Ministry of Justice the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund provides funding to run our tent¥e5 in Dorset. providing specialist supporr lo survivor5. including funding for male clients of sewal abuse. Percy Bilton- funding ro provide furnishiTrg for a training room_ DorsÈt Council VCSE Pathway- lunding to deliver sUPPOrt and personaltsed programmes to children and young people across t)oiset. National Lottery Domestic Abuse Fund funding to Provide specialist counselling to wrtims of Domestic Abuse to support them in their recovery from the trauma they have e¥perieKed and enable them to focus on their future dreams and aspirations no longer hinderèd by the abuse. BCP Consent Fund - Engagement Contract fundtng is to recruitment ol an Ajcohol and Consent worker to work in BCP originally from now until 311312S. however this was extended into the 2025126 financial year. Safer Streets Project - funding is to recruit an employee to work wth the engagement team to prornote alcohol and tonseTht safety within schools and younger tornmunities of the Dorset area. Serious Violence Duty- We received funding from D(Kset Council for (rtjr Engagement activitie5 and a pilot to suppori children refeTred to us. Funding of £IO,O(K) was received to enable us to have stands at the Gillingham Show in Augus¢ 2024 and the Dorser County Show in Septernber 2024. These were new projects fo¢u5ed on awareness raising and to engage the general public in ttsnversatton discussion on the issues ol sexual violence in society. A sÈtond amount of £11.405 wa5 received to fotU5 On supwrting children who had been victims of sexual violence. This wa5 Used to run a pilot for our new initiative called our WISE Project providing focused interventlOn5 lor 6 weeks to children and young people who are have t)ot reported to the police but benefit from our specialist support. The final amount of £57,(KKI was used to fund new inifiatives and invest in infrastrutture to sustain the work of our Engagement Team ensurin8 thry have the ctjrrect technology to drive eflicientie5 and able data capture at engagement events. It also en3bd us to purchase a van which is used across Dorset to raise awareness and support rural cornmuniiies. 50 creating a lasting legacy with the funding provided. TW Groups - funding 15 for fouT cohorts of ihe 12-week p5ycho-educatK)n progrdmme to groups of client5 at the Poole centre. For comparative inftsrmation onlv.. BBC Children in Need - CYP ISVA - this project will help children and )Ung people who are victims of rape, sexual abuse and exploilation. With targeted support it will help the chikjrert and yovnE people ro cope better, irnprove farnily relationships and rnaintain social engagemeni. Page 31
STARS Isexual Trauma and Recovery Service5 - Dorset Rape Crisis) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 Icontlnued) 20 Funds l¢ontinuedl Transfer between funds A trèn51er from the Serious Vitslernce Duty fund and the genèral fund has occurred to recognise the fulfilment of the resrriction through the purchase of a van rects8nised a5 a fixed asset. A transfer wa5 made from the Percy Brlton fund to Tecognise expenditure incLJrred on furnishings that had been originally allocated to the gÈneral fund but which 5atisfieLI the restrirtion on this fund_ 21 Analysis of net funds Financin8 (ash OW5 At 31 March 2025 At l April 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 466.767 124,314 591,081 Net debt 466,767 124,314 Flnancing ¢ash flows 591,081 At 31 Marth 2024 At l Awil 2023 Cash at bank and in hand 4),939 124.1721 466.767 Net debt 4,939 124,1721 466,767 22 Related party transartions Dunng the year ended 31 March 2025, the partner of the CEO of the charity cornpleied building work5 totalling £45012024.. £1,6cKII. Page 32