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Breaking the cycle of abuse, rebuilding livessupporting Cumbria since 1997

31st March 2025

Registered Charity No: 1187765

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Chairperson’s Report

02.

Our team

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Our vision, mission & values

04.

Our history

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Our strategic aims

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Our highlights

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Community fundraising

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Statistics

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The difference we have made

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Feedback

23.

Acknowledgements

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As we transition into our 28th year of operating, with pride I share reflections of last year’s charity highlights.

Another successful, but challenging year at the Freedom Project. The demand for our services continues to grow across all of our service offerings giving us the constant challenge of seeking additional funding in an increasingly challenging economic environment. We have seen the routes into our service grow with a particular increase from public health services demonstrating the gap in National Health Service provision and the importance of our activities in the holistic cycle of support to victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

We have stayed true to our strategy, delivering the majority of the intent of year two with a particular focus on raising awareness, growing our impact and a focus on breaking the cycle of abuse.

We have revised our service delivery model to provide an improved service offering for our clients as they come towards the end of their counselling journey. In collaboration with Morgan Sindall’s All Together Cumbria we have provided additional off ramps to better support transition from our service. We have introduced new wraparound care, delivered by our support workers, which starts on initial contact with the charity providing emotional and practical needs beyond counselling alone. We have increased the number of counsellors and extended the range of counselling techniques as a result. In addition, we have introduced the provision of McKenzie Friend support for those needing support through the judicial system.

This year, above all previous years, we have been recognised by the community for what we do. We were honoured to be chosen as Brightside Events Charity of the Year for their community festival and nominated for Charity of the Year at Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster Awards. We were extremely proud to receive the High Sheriff’s Award which recognises our valuable service and meaningful contribution to the local community. In addition our charity manager was recognised as a finalist in the Enterprise Vision Awards.

We have closed the gaps in our trustee skill base through addition recruitment and have built a very strong, highly committed team of trustees with strengths in the core elements of running a charity aligned to the Charity Commission best practice. Funding permitting, our focus next year will be on extending our reach across Cumbria and into communities we consider hard to reach, not previously using our services. In addition, in collaboration with EIDA we plan to focus on education, particularly across the local employer base, focusing on what employer’s can do to provide a supportive environment for their employees who are impacted by domestic abuse.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Freedom Project can I once again thank everyone who supports the Charity in any way. Our funders who’s support we are forever grateful, our amazing team who run the charity on a day to day basis, our professional team of counsellors, our volunteers, our local supporters and of course our excellent team of Trustees.

Looking forward to another successful year with the ultimate vision of breaking the cycle of domestic abuse.

Lesley Bowen, Chair of Trustees

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Meet the passionate team driving our mission forward—dedicated individuals working together to make a lasting impact.

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OUR TEAM!
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MESSAGE FROM OUR TRUSTEES

WCDVS Trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year in March. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period.

Our Vision

To deliver effective, co-ordinated, responsive and accessible services for victims, perpetrators and children who are living with, or have lived with, domestic and sexual abuse. Breaking the cycle of abuse now and for future generations.

Our Mission

To help break the cycle of domestic abuse.

Our values

We care
We are inclusive
We do not judge
We take our responsibilities seriously We are client focussed
We provide a safe space

" Our values and mission are central to our approach, which includes placing the needs of our clients first and “walking the extra mile” to help bring change to those whose lives have been affected by abuse

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OUR HISTORY

1997

This year marks 28 years since our charity was founded—born from a conversation around a kitchen table, where Carole Launder, Susan James, and Shirley Fawcett united around a shared commitment to create change and support victims of domestic abuse in a community with little to no provision.

Since those early beginnings, public understanding of domestic abuse has evolved significantly. What was once seen as a private issue—often ignored or dismissed as ‘just a domestic’—is now more widely recognised as a serious, complex societal problem.

Survivors have bravely shared their stories, legislation has progressed, and powerful portrayals in programmes such as EastEnders, Emmerdale, and The Archers have helped bring the issue into public consciousness.

The silence has been broken, and vital conversations are now taking place in homes, schools, workplaces, and across communities.

2025

Today, we offer a free, holistic, family-focused service that supports victims, perpetrators, and children impacted by domestic and sexual abuse.

Our comprehensive approach provides emotional and practical support, one-on-one counselling, and therapeutic group work. Our primary goal is to break the cycle of abuse— empowering individuals to heal, rebuild, and move forward with their lives.

In West Cumbria, domestic abuse rates are approximately five percent higher than the national average, and referrals to our service continue to increase.

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the risks and challenges many families face, increasing the demand for our services. In 2014, we supported 245 individuals; by last year, that number had risen to 752—a 207% increase. In response, we quickly expanded our operations, growing from a team of 9 to 20 staff members—an impressive 122% increase—allowing us to continue meeting the rising demand for help. We are proud to be the only organisation in the region providing long-term, community-based support to entire families, free of charge.

Over the years, we have played an integral role in fostering a collaborative, multi-agency response to domestic abuse. While we’ve made considerable strides, the demand for services is growing, and ongoing, sustained efforts are essential. With the continued support of our partners and funders, we are confident that we can drive meaningful change and work toward eradicating domestic abuse.

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OUR STRATEGIC AIMS FOR 2024-2025

Raising awareness

We will introduce a targeted education and awareness programme, starting with the most vulnerable

We will continue to collaborate with other agencies to become better than the sum of our parts and engaging communication strategy

·We will be core part of the ecosystem (police, healthcare, education)

Growing our impact

Implement changes to our counselling model

·Review our current outcome model to help develop our Theory of Change

Breaking the cycle of abuse

Use academic research to inform service design.

Charity structure and governance

Refresh our gap analysis aligned to Charity Code of Governance including an independent facilitator

Continually review the Trustee Board against capability

Review our operating model and resize appropriately aligned to funding and service provision

We continue to work steadily toward our strategic aims and are proud of the progress we have made over the past year. Despite challenges, our team has remained focused and committed, and we are pleased with all that we have achieved. The outcomes reflect the dedication of our staff, trustees, volunteers, and partners, and position us well for the year ahead.

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OUR HIGHLIGHTS

01 EVOLVING FOR RECOVERY & LONG TERM IMPACT

We reshaped our support model with a trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, empowerment, and longterm healing. Key developments include:

A structured, compassionate care pathway – guiding individuals through services in a clear, supportive way. Holistic, wraparound support – addressing emotional, social, and practical needs beyond counselling alone. Bespoke case management – recognising that recovery is not linear and tailoring support to each person’s unique journey.
Improved accessibility and waiting list management – making it easier for people to get timely help when they need it most.
A renewed focus on empowerment – helping individuals build coping strategies, resilience, and confidence to move forward independently.

These changes are creating safer, more sustainable outcomes for those affected by trauma.

PILOT EMPLOYABILITY LAUNCHED

In partnership with Morgan Sindall’s All Together Cumbria and Inspira, we launched a pilot programme to support service users ready to explore independence through work or education. The project included:

Group and 1:1 sessions – offering personalised support. Financial and resilience workshops – helping participants build confidence and manage practical challenges. Skills health checks – identifying strengths and development areas to guide next steps. College course fair visits – introducing new opportunities and easing transitions into education. Confidence-building activities

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OUR HIGHLIGHTS

CHOSEN CHARITY OF THE YEAR

Charity of the Year

We were honoured to be chosen as Brightside Events’ Charity of the Year for their two-day community festival—raising £2,620 in vital unrestricted funds and significantly increasing awareness of our work.

HIGH SHERIFF OF CUMBRIA AWARD

We were proud to receive the High Sheriff’s Award, recognising our valuable service and meaningful contribution to enhancing life in the community.

AWARD NOMINATIONS

This year, we were honoured to be nominated for two awards: Charity or Social Enterprise of the Year at the Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster Awards, alongside a group of inspiring organisations.

Our Charity Manager, Vicky, was a finalist in the Enterprise Vision Awards (Not-for-Profit category), recognising her deep commitment to creating positive change.

Volunteer Growth and New Opportunities

This year has seen exciting growth in our volunteer community. We were proud to host placement opportunities for two trainee counsellors, providing them with valuable hands-on experience while expanding the support we offer to those who need it most. We also welcomed a new Volunteer Coordinator — a former service user who brings deep empathy and lived experience to the role. Her journey from receiving support to leading others is a powerful testament to the impact of our work, and she now plays a vital role in guiding and inspiring our volunteers and the community.

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Our community fundraising has continued to grow and members of our local community have been busy raising funds for us via The Great North Run, New , 100 Miles in May, Christmas Jumper Day and more!

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Services Delivered in 24-25

This year, we’ve seen strong engagement across all our services, reflecting both the dedication of our team and the growing trust placed in us by those we support. Below are some of the key highlights from the year:

1:1 Counselling Sessions

Our one-to-one sessions remain a vital lifeline. With an 81% attendance rate, we’ve seen continued commitment from individuals actively engaging in support.

81% attendance rate

Children & Young Persons Group 72 sessions delivered

Our weekly group created a safe, supportive space for children and young people to share, grow, and connect.

Helpline Support

1,467 calls received

Our helpline continues to provide immediate emotional and practical support — a critical point of connection for many.

McKenzie Friend Service

Our McKenzie Friend Service has gone from strength to strength, offering support to 40 families facing complex legal challenges.

40 Families supported

96%

Of individuals referred to us went on to actively engage in support — a strong indicator of accessible, relevant services that meet real needs.

Behind every number is a life changed

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Now lets look at the numbers...

We have had an extremely busy year with demand for our service continually growing. Referrals have increased by 19.9% over the previous 12 months. In April 2024, we made the decision to officially expand our service county-wide, offering Zoom and telephone counselling sessions to individuals across Cumbria who are unable to attend our offices in person. This step has allowed us to increase accessibility and ensure support reaches those in more remote or rural areas.

Clients Actively Engaging at 1st Apr 2024

325 clients were actively engaging in service.

New referrals to Service 1st Apr 24-31st Mar 25

427 people were referred who had never accessed our service before.

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752 people directly supported over the last 12 -month period
10.4% increase on 23-
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New referral data

We carried out a deep dive into our new referrals to:-

understand where our referrals were coming from
understand the areas we are not reaching
develop a communications plan to reach the areas our data shows we are not currently reaching.

Area of new referrals

Age range of new referrals

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Source of new referrals

Adult female victims inc 1

non binary victim (282)

15%

of female victims were aged 20-25

44%

of female victims were aged 26-40

37%

of female victims were aged 41-64

4%

of female victims were aged 65+

Referrals for female victims increased by 19.5% on previous 12 months.

49%

of total referrals for female victims were from statutory services. 29.7% were self referrals.

Adult Male Victims (43)

Referrals for male victims increased by 72% on previous 12 months.

7% 31%

of male victims were of male victims were aged 20-25 aged 26-40

58% 4%

of male victims were of male victims were aged 41-64 aged 65+

41% of total referrals for malevictims were from Statutory Mental Health Services

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CYP new referral breakdown

Children and young people impacted(79)

58%

of total referrals for CYP were from parents and guardians

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39% 61%
of CYP were male of CYP were female
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" 27% (20) of CYP were referred due to showing abusive behaviours. 12 were female, 8 were male

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New referrals

Perpetrators (23)

67%

15% 67% 18% of perpetrators of perpetrators of perpetrators were aged 20-25 were aged 26-40 were aged 41-64

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perpetrators were perpetrators were
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Referrals increased by 35% from the previous 12 months

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Summary of total clients supported

With those clients already open and engaging in services and the new referrals received, we have directly supported 752 people from Cumbria during the period 1st April 2024- 31st March 2025.

Gender & role

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THE DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE

1. Improved mental health and wellbeing

96% of victims reported.... 71% of perpetrators reported.... 73% of CYP reported.....

My mental health has improved

88% of victims reported.... 81% of perpetrators reported.... 67% of CYP reported.....

My self confidence has improved

100% of victims, CYP and Perpetrators reported....

I feel better I have someone to talk to

87% of victims reported.... relationships 79% of perpetrators reported.... with others 77% of CYP reported..... have improved

Things are 87% of victims reported.... 81% of perpetrators reported.... happier at 84% of CYP reported..... home

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THE DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE

2. Breaking the cycle of abuse

I understand 98% of victims reported.... the impact 100% of perpetrators reported.... abuse has on myself and my family I understand the signs for 84% of victims reported.... avoiding future abusive relationships I feel better 95% of perpetrators reported..... able to control 88% of CYP reported..... my emotions

100% of perpetrators reported.....

I have a plan in place to manage my anger

I understand that the things that 100% of CYP reported..... happen at home are not my fault

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THE DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE

2. Improved safety

100% of victims and CYP reported....

I know what to do if I ever feel unsafe in the future

68% of victims reported.... 83% of CYP reported.....

I feel safe at home

I could fully 94% of victims reported..... 100% of perpetrators reported.... open up to my 89% of CYP reported counsellor

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I can feel a difference after
only 3 sessions. I can now
think, focus and have a
clearer head.
You have got me from the
lowest part in my life to now
being able to function and
navigate life. The Freedom
Project has been amazing
throughout my whole
journey thank you for
everything you have done for
me
Without The Freedom
Project I wouldn't be where I
am now. I am extremely
thankful for everything you
have done for me
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I couldn't have done it
without you all. You
were the only thing
propping me up.
Thank you so much.
Without FP i wouldnt be
here now, I am extremely
thankful. Everything about
the service is fantastic I cant
fault it. There was support at
every stage from point of
referral, someone was
always available to talk to if I
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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Without FP i wouldnt be here now, I am extremely thankful. Everything about the service is fantastic I cant fault it. There was support at every stage from point of referral, someone was always available to talk to if I needed anything, nothing was too much. You are all amazing!

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Satisfaction is off the scale, the My objectives have been met & fill team is fantastic. I felt my expectations exceeded. my believed, supported and not counsellor is a experienced & judged as I had been in other very good listener who guided services. I use the tools given to me throughout my counselling me in daily life and am able to journey. Calm & strong verbalise my emotions in my throughout, not afraid to give new relationship tough love at times which I appreciate as it helped when reflecting on our sessions & enabled me to grow in confidence & be my self, accept my past & move forward. Mandy made me feel proud of myself for reaching out for help I love going to the FP. We & made the whole expedience do lots of drawing and play a positive one. I now have the games. We talk about my confidence to express my true feelings & not be scared or too feelings and feed my proud to explain to my family worries to the 'worry the emotions I am monster' experiencing.

" Your service has been excellent. I wouldn't be here without my counsellor, I wouldn't have managed without her. I am now coping much better and I can see a future where I did not before.

I have no one to talk to at home as I don’t want to make my mum sad. Knowing I have the opportunity to talk in the children's group and know people are really listening is great.

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I Just wanted to tell you how amazing you are and without you I will still be stuck with my old life. From the bottom of my heart Thank You for everything you have done for us. We all appreciate it. The last few weeks all stress came up and my nervous system blew up, I can’t imagine if I was still there…with the stress every day. Thank you Emma

Thank you Emma indeed, without your support I would be lost.

Thank you so much for everything. I would not have been okay without you supporting me in court["]

Thank you for all of your support. I’m starting a new job in the new year. All due to yours and Rachels care.

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A huge thank you to our awesome team of staff, volunteers, and therapists for all your care, commitment, and hard work this past year. Everything you’ve done, on your own and together, has been amazing, and we truly appreciate it. To all our supporters and funders, thank you for standing with us as we work to break the cycle of abuse here in Cumbria. Your ongoing support means so much.

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WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FLNANCtAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 CHARITY NUMBER 1187765 ROBINSON iJDALE Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisors The Old Bank 41 King Str¢et Penrith Cumbria CAI 17AY

WEST CUMBRIA DOMFSTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCTAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 CONTEI¥TS PAGE Legal and administrative infotllvdtio Trnste¢s annual report Ind¢p¢ndent Examiners Report statcDnt of financial a¢tivities Balan¢r sheet C&sb Flow Staiement Noles to thc finaDci81 stst¢m¢nts 111-17 Trustec achievcrnent and perfoman¢¢ annual report Se¢ sepAr#t¢ do¢ymeDt

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Ch4rlty Nun)ber 1187765 Thc board of trustees S Faweett S Jam¢s H Bell (Vice Chair) L Bowen (Chair> M Bffl8 R Deakin E Southwdrd T Weston- Retired in October 2024 E Teasdal¢ Regi8ter¢d offiee First Floor Offices Unit l Dobiu Cumbria Ltd Dobies Business Park Lillyhall West Workitigton CA144HX Independent ExamlRers Kobinson Udale Limited Chartered Accountants & rix Advisors The Old Bank 41 Kin8 Street Pellrith Cumbria CA117AY

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR EI¥DED 31ST MARCH 2025 The Tnjstees prcsent theirttp)rt3J2d the fJDaDcial statements forthe y¢ar eThdiDg 31 MaT¢h 2025. The Ttustees wlK> s¢ryed dwingthe year and upto th¢ date oflhis rq)ortsft ti5ted OD pag¢ l. Strnctsr4 CoverD4Dce and Managemtnt We81 Cumbria Domestic Violen¢e Supp)rt is a Charitable IncOrrated Organi5alion registered as a ¢hariry Febraary2020 and the charity nuDthr is 1187765. Tr ch8Thty isI¢8uIalbY the Charity Commission for EnglaDd 8thd Walls afyl is subj¢¢tto ¢ban"ty ]aw. The charities trwsites a]so forni the 181¢¢¢0mmil1t¢ of the otganisatiot4 2txl they #re electrd at the Annua] Gen1 Meelui8. Th¢Boord ofTrustee5 CUtF¢ndyhgs a Jnembersbip of 8 people. Sony 8rettpYsentstives of paTtherorganisatioMs such Cumlxia County Council and Healtb service& ThryhaY¢ fast knowled8¢ and experience in the i&8ues surrow1ng domestic abe and working with Trictim5 of abuse 8nd their children. Our chair is thehead of Perfornanee and Ta]¢nt with ourbig8e5t I] employer, Sellafi¢ld Ltd, our vic¢ thair is a Programe A$Tan£% Lead di Kel]ogg Brown & R(x)t IU.IQ} Ltd aud our treasurer tsa Clwlered accountant and directr Ofh own The Board mcets monthly at more frwendy Irrequir1. Th¢ Bo4 is respon$ibleforthe trdt¢8i¢ direction alld p)licy of the organisation and forrobust8ov¢rnon¢e a1 rigoriM]5 fmancial man4gem¢nL The Charitymanager holds the day.rtrday re4xTrnsibilty forthe operhti)a1 matmgement of the orgat)isation. and for the day-ttrday provisii)n of Services. The setiwe is delivernj via a ¢ombination of 6 professional ¢ll0[S (5 &Ju]t01 I Chi]d &)dyowigpern'S cOWe110r). a Helpline Operative. 5 trained volunteers and 9 member5 of salaTi¢d stsff compnsing of the Charity Manager. Orntion5 Manager, Servir¢ Manager. 2 Athttinistration As$iÈianL 3 Supwrt Workers for victimsl$wvivors 8nd l McKen¢ FriLd for all di$Vanged women. Obj¢dfvt$ 4d Activitie4 The Freedom Project is uniqlle in West Cun]bria in promding a fyee holistic family approac]4 working with victim pery)etralor5 4JJd chi](Iren Suffering from th¢ trau]na aTKI effects of th)mestic and s¢xual abu. OUrmilIjll is to help treak th¢ ¢y¢le of abuse in Cumbria thUgh the followjDgobj¢ctiv. SUpp0nll ¢lientsby improving their safety OJMJ seturity for thems¢lves and thetr children. Supporting suryiv¢xs to rnove on. equipwl with th¢ r¢sJli¢n¢e and5kills to avoid future aFwiv¢ rtjationships. Help ¢hEldreote wlK> #re cwght irl (knnestic abus< &$ a Victi Orwitne and those 5tartiTrg to display ¢hallenging and absive bchaviDur8 to c with diifiLult sItttiOnS and manage rheir ¢tli0al and physi¢al rews¢8 in a he8]tbyand positive way. He]p perpetra ts) chattge their bebaviwr w thai ccasc lo aSe. Work with parther a8cncies topromote bettr inte8fdted servCeS to victims alld peItratOrS andr4iS¢ awar¢D¢$S on dom¢Mi¢ ai Acr as an adveIe 80 that domestic abu8¢ i$k¢pt hi1 on the policy de¢isi0rt4naking ag¢ndas.

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT TRUSTELS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 (conthiued) (hJrrnain servi5 are deliycred thrsh th¢ FteedomProie< whith nsiSts of. A Confidential HrlpliD¢ otTemg practical and emotio1) support This is the route to whith ofour refmls tre re¢¢ived. one-itrone asseument ofnced whete clientand NWOdeCide which Cout1]ing sup1 service pathway (group se&sions, onetMne session4 both) is rnost appTopriate fur thetnselw, at)d their family One-tiOlle and individual rA)wtselJiD8 f Vi¢tirn4 perykntOT4 and ¢hil¢trenl y¢)ungpcoplc Volutkteer b¢fricnding and $UpF Èuvi¢¢ (irtlu(bng pre COUnlI1ng 8e&%ions- provled to clients on the waitiD8 list that fe¢1 tlw need immai# supjrt att¢ndin8 ¢OUrt& helping with transport) arollingprogranjtlle ofwupsessions with athiltvi¢iim51survivors. a rolling pro of SSIOnS for¢bildTen Iprim8rya8¢ uth) a rn1ltngpTOPn ofgroup sessiotk% for olderehil<trttityoung people (smdary ag¢ up kn 181 Providing McKa)2ie Frithd 5uppon ts all disadvantsged who need help, lvice. and thTou8h the Our values andmission are centra] approx whith includ¢s placiD8 th¢ needs of ow ¢lie1 fir5tand 'alking the extra mil¢" to help bring dwi8¢ ¢0 thoscwhoxe live$ havc beffl Affexted by dornestic abuse. Pwblje Btnefil Thetwstee5 have comphed with theIrsponSIiTril1ty to have due regard io the Commi10.5 guidan¢¢ on publi benefit in ¢xer¢ising their y)wer$ and dutie& Tn]St are fully awaJE of Iheirroles and responsibilities and in planning thcir aetiviiies forthcyear have kept ll) rnityj the Charity Commission'sgUidan atTrtee m¢¢ting5. Wesi Cumbn'a Domc5tic Viol¥K¢ SupFon brings b¢nefit io the blIC in linc with its objects tbrouEh its rdnge of services (detailed abov¢) that are fr¢ety accessible to thcpublic affe by domestic abuse including victin their ¢kn"IdreJL and familles and pe4)etr0[5.

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 (cDntlDuedl The net timds forthe y¢Ar amounted to {£63.479). As of 31 Maroh 21Y25, th¢ ¢harity W ]cted fi]TrJs of £182.386 (2024. £200224) and wjrestricted fun(Ls of£74,73012024,. £120,371). We ar¢ detigbted to r9rt that our fithding is slabk and aTr¢xtremely 8raieful io our 8UPPOrter5, past at>J presenL, Franths C Scott. Garfield w¢Sto Th¢ Henry Smith Foundati(R4 Cumbri8 Comnlity FouThJatio4 BBC Children i Nerf The Allen Lane Foundation. CFM Cash for Kids, Curnknia Po12¢e Cornmissio¢]erFun(L Thc Hadfreld Trns¢ Sellafield W Thc P¢¢1 TrusL GDF Allerda]e, GDF coland. Edward Gosll]ng Foulldatioll, National Lottery Commw Funl Cljmberjand Cowjcil. a$ well 85 severnl smaUer8rathts from I[ busine8speople. How¢ver. w¢ cannot be L¥)mpla¢ettt a1 are continuin8 to r¢view th¢ projec¢s fin8Nes orj a re8ular basis to identify tmy SSible shortfalls and $ubmi'l further applications neee&sary to etk5urc thatthis viial Bervic¢ ¢ontinue¥ to help the Comm]utS of West Cumbria. We are committed to keeping our service free 50 that it remains accessible to everyone Te$tIVe of their income. Th¢re are enou) barriers inplace already which detsrvictitns andp¢rmtor5 of 2buse from seeking help- we will not add ability to rAy to that list. ThtfE. the s¢Thice will always neeil to b¢paid for from sources other thaD fees ched to cli¢ots. Its th¢ past Costs have F&erJ ffltirely rllei thTou8h afyts fromchan.ties &Dd fimding agencie5. We belicve this will contiDue io bethe case for th¢ for¢see4ble future. However, w¢ will gear iyirorgani72tion bid for contraa8 which may bE tendered by the Police. Healtty Children's 2tKIAthdt S¢Kio1 Services, th¢ Home Office etc. We will respond to such qwtimities on a COTe¢0Very basil. In the m¢antirn4 we will 5UPPOrt ourTntse8 and voliinteers and cothinU¢ tok rnore prfrxtive in tem)$ of fill- rdising, iELcluding encouragig ¢Jotiations and bjsincss SPQTJS(thps. Reserye's pollcy WCDVS'S r¢s¢rv¢s poltey ainjs tohave in¢ome equivaletst least 3 month$ nwniJ)g eosts aDd setvice costs enabling the organisation to meet FxTrth short tern] ¢ash flow pressures and legal ¢ommiknents iti the tvent ijf the orgaDisaiioTJ bein8 unable to continue to operale. The Board ofTrusle¢s keeps this p)li¢y revi¢w as part of its ongoll)g nnitoring of the fjwncial needs of the orgaTri5aliot) at)d maDa8unertt ofri5k. Risk Manemem¢ The TStee3 have a risk mana¥em¢nt straiegy which compDse5".- review of th¢ rjsks the cbarily may face.- establishtsxenl of system$ ond procedures to mitigate thoserisks idEntifRd ID the plan.. and the i]nplemcntstr"on of pro(kn d¢signed to minimi5c any pontial itnpact on the charity shoukt thoscrisks rnaterialis¢. Phns for the FtUre We have spent tim¢ a$ a team revi¢wing our stfdtegic Ih¢m¢s aDd the progre&8 we have tnade a8ainst uch and we are d¢lt8hted io r¢port that we have made signifinI Progre against ea¢h one. Raisin8 awarcness Growit)8 our impact Bre&king the cyclc of abuse and Aconttnual focus on our strwlure andgoY¢rnance.

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 (continued) W¢ plan to r¢toin these th¢m¢$ as we move into d¢livery year 25126 wilh an increased foLUS on some specific are, all with thc intent ofbr¢akit)g the cyr1¢ of domesiir abuse. Ststem¢nt of trn$tee$' re5ponslbUltles The trustses are responsible for preparing the Trn5tec8' Annual Report and th¢ financial tements in accordance with applicablc law and United KiTLgdom A¢¢oulltin8 SwJdard8 Iunited Kingdom Cjenerdlly A¢¢cpted AccowJtin8 Ili(t). LW appli¢able to charities in England and Woles Tequires the trust¢es lo prepare financial statements for caeh fiT)aneial year which giv¢ 2 true and fairview of chartty and of the incoming resources and application of resources of theri)arity forthat year. In preparing Ih¢8e firthncial statements the In]5tees aff requiredto.. select suitable a¢unting licieS and then apply them cot)sistelltly.' obseNc th¢ mctb(Nls arttl ]nciPleS in the chare8 SORP. make I[grents atMI r5tiTDates thai aTEreiabk and pn. stste whether applicable UK Accounting Stand8rds have been followed. subject lo any n)a¢erial depamjres th'sc105cd e%plairKd ll) the fwwial sta¢ellmts', atbj prepare th¢ fiTwJcial statEmeTrts on th¢going concern bssts unles5 il is tnappropriat¢ ¢0 presume that th¢ ¢harity will eontinu¢ in (ycrdtk) The tru51¢es are r¢spon5ibl¢ fork¢eping proper accountrng records which dis¢lose with reasowjable ac¢uracy at any tirne th¢ fittancial p051tion of the cknity and enable them to ensure that the fin8llftal 5tstcments comply with the Chariii¢s Aci 20118nd the Charity (A¢¢outtt5 and Reports} Regulatiolls 2008. They ar¢ also respon1¢ for saf¢guarding the assets of the ¢hority aud hence forr8kingTo8b1e steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and oth¢rirregularities. On behalf of theboard L Bowen-cbaimwi

West CumbrlJL Dome¥tif Vlolebte Suppori Indepelldeat esamin¢r's report tfj the trnstees oll th¢ unaudlted fin&Delal 8tAtemeDti of West Curnbrla Domt8tl¢ Violenet Support Group. l Tepbrt on the a¢Y(wJts of West CumbriaDomesti¢ Violcnce sUpp(t For the ywended31 March 2025 as att oUtOn$7- 17. Respetlive responsibllltles Of trustees Independent examiDer The charitys trteeS are Tq)oJsible for th¢ pwtmm of the accounts. The charity5 trustees Consider thai o auditis tK>tre4uireiJ forthis yeatundcrse¢t)n 144 oftheChan'tiesAct2011.{th¢ 2011 Act)do¢s notatply than tn&pendent ¢xaTnination is needd. It is my r¢4pon&ibility to examinc th¢ at¢ounts undersection 145 of the 2011 ACL to followthepnKedures laid down in the General Dr¢¢tioDs givenby the Cfrbgtity ConTrmissiott uler sertion 145(SXb) of the2011 A¢ alld to Statewh¢therp&ticu18r m&ttus have cometo rny attention. Bas18 oflnd¢pcdtBÉ #mIller'S ststement My examina¢ion w#8 c8rri¢d out in accordance with the G¢n¢ral Direction6 given by the Charity comm&1]. An examination includ¢5 a review of the ac¢ounting records kept by the charily and a cornparisun of the accounts preted with those records. Itaiso includes consideration of aDy umtsual items or disclosuT¢S in the do notpmvide all the evidencc thatwoujd k rcquired tn an 0J]i. atMI wnwuently J do not express an awiit opinion ott the view given by thr accounts and thc rert is limited to matters set out tn the statement below. ldependent examiDer's sltement Jn ¢cAtetioll with my exaMItiO no MJIthS¢Ome to attti (l) which gives me r¢a$onable cause to b¢lieve that in any materi81 respect the r¢9uirements: to keep PToper accoutsting records in accordanee with section 130 of the 2011 Act. and- to prepare aceounts wbich a¢¢ord with the accourltitig record5 and to comply with ihe e0tillg mwirements of the 2011 Act have rM)tbeen m¢L or {ii)to whicl in my OPiDiOffj atteJLtion should be drawn in order b enable a proper wlderstanditig of the Mr D Roper Robinson Ud41¢ L The Old Bank 41 tting Street Penrith Curnbria CAII 7AY

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED JIST MARCII 2025 STATEMENT OF FINAl¥CtAL ACTivrriES Note Unre$tricted Funds Re4trlcted Funds Totsl Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2024 INC.OMING RESOURCES: Donations and Ltgacies Income from investments Income from Other Trading Activities Otherlncome 71201 602 447.580 518.781 602 553,380 614 Total llltomiDg Regollrce 71.803 447,580 519,383 553,994 RESOURCFS EXPENDED Expenditure on :. ritablc acts"viti¢s Fundrnising actEvities 115,646 1.798 465,418 581,064 1.798 493,322 1.754 Totgl Resourtes Eipettded 117.444 46S,418 582.862 495,076 et In¢on)el(exp¢nditure) 145.641) {17,838) {63.479) 58.918 TraDrfer between et movement funds (45,641) {17,838) {63,479) 58,918 ReconciliatSon of Funds Introdu¢ FuDd8 broughi forward 120,371 200,224 320,595 261.677 Funds c8rriEd forwxrd 74,730 182,386 257,116 320.595 The $tat¢ment of financial activities includes 011 gains 8nd10s5¢5 in the y¢ar. All tn¢tTrtnillg r<wur¢es aDd rtsoureu exp¢nded derive froin continuing activities. Th¢ not¢S OD pagcs 10 to 17 forni part of I¢ a¢counts

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLF.NCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STATEMEPaS YEAR Ef4DED 31ST MARCH 2025 BALANCE SHEET Note 21J25 2024 FIXED ET$ 12 13.539 14,963 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash ai bat)k and in hand 13 7,145 254.966 2.813 312,426 262,111 315239 CREDfTORS: An)ounts falling due vAthiD on¢ year 14 18,534 9.607 NET CURREYT ASSETSIILIABILITILS) 243.577 305,632 CREDITORS: Amountx falling due after more Than one year 257.116 320,595 15 NET ASSETb FUNDS Restricted Income Funds UTtr¢stri¢ied Incomc Funds 17 182,386 74,730 20U224 120,371 TOTAL FUNDS 20 These fuwkcial statements were approv¢d by the truste¢s on . and are Si1¢d on their b¢hAlf by.. H Bell M Burns TnLStee- Tre4surer Tn]st¢e- Pro8ramme assurance lead Th¢ notes on pages 10 to 17 forni part of these a¢¢ounts

WEST CUMBRIA I)OMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FIIYANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Ca$b Uvd In Operatlng Actmdes Net movemcnt in Fuud5 Add Back Depre¢ihtion Charge De¢rease/(In¢rcasc) Tn D¢bto7s (t)¢creas¢)llncrease in Creditor8 {63.4791 4,073 {4,332) 8,927 58,918 4.987 12,857 1,121 N¢t CasFL used in •perting 8tdvlties (54,811) 77.883 C#$h FIoY4$ from Inve$tlng Acthltles Fixed Assets Introduc Purchasr of Tangible Fix¢d Ass¢ts (2,6491 (4,155) Ch Provided By (Used ID) lJbvestlDg A¢tlvltles {2,649) (4.155) INcre¥¢l(Dtcru8e} ¢sh aDd ¢Ash eqwv8lent9 In the Yeor Cash and c88h equivalents at the be%innlng of tbe Year (57.460) 312,426 73,728 238.698 254,966 312.426 The notes on pages 10 to 17 form part of the8e a¢couDts

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 .NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS I. ACCOUNThNG POLICIES The principitl aecounting Fd)licies are 5ummariscd below. Tho ¥¢ountitig policies have l)¢¢n applied consistendy througho the yearand the prtteding ye8r. B8$18 of accouDtiNg The funcial statcrnents are prepaTed under the historical cost ci>nveniioTk and in a¢¢ordan¢e with the Stat¢mcnt of Recom¢nded Practic¢'Accout)titig and R¢porting by CharitieB' preparin8 theira¢Cunts in 3c¢ordance with the Financial Reportill8 SILdard applicable in the UK and Republic o(Ireland (FRS 1021 (Eff1ve l J8nuary2015HaJaritte5 SORP(FRS 102)) a1cOmP1tsAct2(K)6. Th¢ conyany ¢onaLte$ a public benefiieatity as defilled by FLS102. Tr tr$t8 cousidthat there material Unrts1t)tI¢6 abothe c5 abt]ity to Contin¢ asa going¢oncenL Income All llKom¢ is ITludl ill tbe statement of fujan¢1 activiti¢s when the • is emitbj to the illCA)me and the arnou laD bc quantified r¢asonablc aUrd¢y. The following specific poli¢ics are atplied to particuJ4T tatewies of incom¢'. Voluntsry income 18 received by way of granty dotsatioDS at gifts and is in¢luded in ftlll in the statementof finatx¢ial activities rtIvable. GtaDls where entitIenli%ot tX)JKlitional on the delivery of a Sp]fiCrnl¢c by the charity, arc r0]sed wh¢n the charity bOrneS unCL>nditiOn1Y entifl¢d to the 8rant. Donated seiCeS and facrlities ar¢ included at th¢ value to the clwity where thi5 bc quantified. The value of sernices p]Dvid¢d by voh]utetts has not beets inch. Gifis dot)atty] forresale are ill¢luded as incoming re50ur¢es within activitie5 for generatillg timds when they are sold. Grant4 inrluding grants for thepurcba$e offixed &ssel4 are recoguised in fjjll in tbc statement of fina1¥1 tVIbeS in the yeArin whith tbey #rer¢c¢ivablc. Incotne from iJJYestTnents is inclLHled in the yesrtn which it is re(tivable. Expendlture EKpenditure i¥ reeo8nised on an accnthl basis as a liabilily is incwred. Expnditur¢ includc8 VAT whi¢h can11 be fulty re¢ovua atld is reported as part of the expdI which it relate Costs of grdtlDg fimds ¢OEJViSC the costs associated with rdtty&cting voluntary iticorne attd the cost5 of tradxDg for rwthisingpwpos&8 in¢hMlin& Charitable exnd1e c0nwk1 those wsts incutT¢dby the charity iD the dcliveryof its activttie5 and s¢rvitt6 for Éts Eakfieiarics. It includes IK)th costs that call be allocateddirecdy to Such activities atrj those o)sts ofan ityliMiDabJre n¢¢¢s5ary to 8up>rtthcM. Support eO5tS 8Te thosc costs incLwred directly in sllpport of cxpenditure on the objects of the charity and incbjde proj¢ manag¢jnI. Tbnglble fixed as¥ets And depredAtIo Tangible fixLxI assets are stated et cost less accumuiated depidtion. D¢preeiation is provided at rates calculated to off the eo$t ]ess Tlal dh of each &&5¢t ovcrits expected u5efv] life, as foll¢)ws: LehOld properties - Plant atyd machinery - Fixty fittm8s8l equlpment. SITaigbt line ove¥ the life of the kasc 250kn reducing balance 250h reducing balance io

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Y&IR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 NOTES TO THE FINkYCIAL STATEMENTS DO)TATIONS AND LEGACIES Re5tr1cted Fund# Unrestricted Ttsta] Fund8 2025 Total Funds 2024 Donations Curnbria Commvnity Foundatio Cockerniouth Rotary BBC Children In N¢ed HadfLeld TTUSt Cash Foi Kids Copeland Con)munity Fund Poli¢e & Crime Commissioner CuDJbria Henry Smith Morgan Sindall Edward Gostling Fowthtion GDF Funding Bany Earl Sellafield Snowball Fund Bedrock Award8 KYC Letr Prosperity Law Snowball Fbnd Jusr Giving FTall¢is C Scott Garfield W¢ston Fund Souter Charitable Trust Jtronime PalTncr Chalk Cliff Trust Cumberland Council CuDJberland Council Coalfield5 GDF South Copelartd McKenzie Friend National Lottery CommuDity Fund Safety Net Eleanor Peel Tntsi Together We Call David aDd Ruth Lcwrys Ambergate Mosonic Conferenet Sponsorship 29,153 29,153 49,910 2,000 20,183 15,703 10,000 49.910 2,000 20,183 32,910 4,150 25,159 53,811 59,850 69,784 40.358 89,750 69.784 40.358 89,750 25,OQO 64,860 2.(K>O 2,0) 85,000 2,650 2,650 2.477 2,477 7,047 15.000 15.OaO 5.000 15.1)00 15,1 5,000 2,921 5,000 2,921 16.1122 5,0(KJ 5,000 10,oix> 7,868 84,1)00 42,857 84,1N)O 16,000 10,000 1,738 15,000 42,857 84,000 16,000 10,0 1,738 15,000 5,0(N> 2,000 .000 2,OIK) I,O¢M> 447,580 71.201 518,781 553.380

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STATKl¥fENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCOME FROM INVTl¥IENTs Unrestrleted Fund$ R¢$tricted Fund$ Tot1 Total FvDds 2024 21J25 Bank Interest Receivable 602 602 614 602 602 614 COME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVTIIES ur¢s¢Ttted Fund$ Restrfeted Toll Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2024 Fundraisin8 EveT OTHER INCOME UllrestTl¢ted Funth Restrtcted Fund To¢al Fund$ 21125 Total Funds 2024 Other Income COSTS OF CHARITABLE AcrtVlTIES BY FUND TYPE UnreJtricted Res¢rkted Totsl Total Funds Fund8 202S 2024 Dtsm¢stic Violenc¢ Support 115,646 465,418 581,064 493,322 115,646 465,418 581,064 493.322 COSTS OF FUNDRAJSING UttreJtrkned Restrltted TotAI Tothl Funds Funds 2025 2024 Fundraising Expcndittwe 1.798 1.798 1,754 1.798 1,798 .754 12

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENrs YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 202S NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTivrriES BY ACTivrrY Actfvltie8 Undertaken Support Total Totsl Dlretdy Costs 2025 2024 D(Trmestic Viojentt Support 582,862 582,862 495,076 582,862 582,862 495,076 SUPPORT COSTS Total Total 2025 2024 Wa8es Legal attd Professional fees Office n]J)nin¥ costs Premises Costs Fitwi¢¢ che$- Finance Lea5¢ Depre¢iatiOD The Board of Trysiees is of the optnion that evcry cosl incurred. no maii¢r whai the expcn8¢, goe5 diwtly towards supportin8 the Yictims. Th¢ support ¢OSts provide the infrasth which enables the dir¢¢t counselling service io be delivered to our service uscrs. 10. STAFF COSTS To¢al Toial 2025 2024 Wagcs at)d Sal&ti¢s Employen National Insuran¢e and Pension ContrJlTrution5 232.119 21,132 181.255 14,172 253,251 195.427 No employ¢¢ received emolut01% of more than £60.(XK) (2024.. £Nil) 13

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLEIYCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST hL4RCH 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The average nunkner of employees during the year, cal¢ulated on a fvll-iime equivalent ba&is was as follows: Z025 NutDber 2024 Number ManagetJ]ent staff Administrativ¢ staff sUprt Workers Total 11. TRUSTEE'S EMOLU.MENrs The tru5tce8 n¢ither received nor wjived any ¢J)wlumetts dwing the year {2024.. £Nil) 12. TAI¥GIBLE FIXED ASSETS sIrt Ftxture Le#sehold IT FlttlDg$ & PrnrtY Equipment Equipment Tolal COST At 1st April 2024 Additions Donation Received 16,697 2,649 6205 22,902 2.649 At 31st Marth 2025 19,346 6,205 25.551 DEPRECIATION Ai 1st April 2024 Charge for the y¢ar 5,225 3.201 2.714 872 7,939 4,073 At 31st Mah 2025 8,426 3,586 12,012 IET BOOK VALUE At 31st March 2025 At 31 st Mah 2024 fneluded in tangl1¢ fixed assets are a&8¢18 held under fthance lea8¢$ or hire purchase contra¢rs as follows.. 2025 2024 Deprffi4tion et Charge Book VAlue Net Book Value Asset de5trlptloTh Fixw fittings. and equipmcnt D¢preclatioD Che 14

WLST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 13. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Trade Debtors Prepaym¢nts 4.474 2,671 2.813 7.145 2.813 I& CREDITORS: {AmtsuRts fsUln# due wtthln year) 2025 2024 Nei Obligatiolls under finance lea Trade Creditors Other Taxes and Social se¢tirity C¢)8ts Accrllais and deferred income 14,717 2,017 1,800 6,062 1,845 1,71)0 1&534 9,607 Deferred Income At 1st April 2024 Resources deferred in the ye•r Amounts released from previ$ year Def¢ed knci>me ot 315t Ma 2025 The deferred inrne at 31si March 2025 relates lo donstion$ reGeived in advanc¢ 15. CREDITORS IAmounts falling dw¢ fter more than yer) 202S 2024 Net Obligation5 under finance l¢ases Net Obligations under finance leases Rcpayable wiihin one year Repayllble withitt two and five years 15

WEST CUMBRIA J)OMESTtC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENrs YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 NOTTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEL¥TS 16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestrkted Fulld5 Re8trlcted Funds Total Fund$ 2025 Total Fuuds 2024 Tangibl¢ Fixed Assets Current AsseL8 Curreni Liabiliti¢s trtTrng Terni Liabilitie$ 2.517 90.747 (18.534) 11,022 172,364 13.539 262,111 (18.5341 14,963 315239 (9.607) Net Ass¢ts at 31st March 2025 74.730 182.386 257,116 320.595 17. RFSTRICTED FUNDS Atlst Aprll 2024 At 31st M%r¢h 2025 In¢orning Resources Outgolng Resourc Copeland Borough Council C&sh For Kid5 1.750 BBC Children Ill Need Kids Provi5i0n 12,730 Bedrock Aw8rds 66250 Cumberland Cout)cil 14.902 Cumbria Cornrnunity Foulld&tion 6.667 GDF South cOland 7.51x1 H¢]]ry Smrth 19,994 National Lottery ComnJuTJity Fund 10,852 Edward Gostlin8 27,170 Police & Crimc Comrnissioner Cumbria 27.409 Coaifjelds Safety Net Eleonor Peel Trust Together We C2n David 4nd Ruth Lewis Ambergaie Mosonit Conferenrc Sponsornhip McKenzte Friend 69.784 IfAI,241 > (1,750) {31,758} {66.2501 9.543 20,183 1.155 14.902 16.910 49,910 (39,667) {7,500) (58,464) {62,0831 (27,170) (57,678} (5.000} 89.750 84.000 51,280 32,769 40.358 10,089 16.000 10.orM) 1,738 15,000 5.IM)O 2.01)0 1,0 42,857 I6,0) 5.000 1.738 15.0 {S,0(K>) 2,000 i.(K)o {42,857) 200224 447,580 465,418 182,386 16

WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT FIN'cIAL STATrMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST LWCH 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Purpow of restricted fumds Th¢ purpthse of the BBC Children ill Need fund 1$ to contiibut¢ toWth ¢be costs of our children's provisioll. The purEM)se of Cumbria County Council grant is tt) fimd increfjs¢ in %Tvice $ts to m¢¢t incrs1ng d¢mand on our The purpu¥e of Copeland Cornmunity Fwjd is to b¢ used ayinsi staff Jnd support worker sarl¢S and counselling costs for Copel¥nd re$ideDts. The purpose of the Cumbria Community Foundation grants received was to part nd staff salaries and direet clieni sup[ through the Family Support Fund. Thepurpos¢ of the Henry Smith fund is io be us¢d aga1ft staff larieS. Th¢ PUTpose of Edward Go51 fund is to be used 8gaLn$t staff saloTiCS artd counsellin8 costs. The puryose of Police & Commissi()ners Cumbria fund is to b¢ used against ¢owiselling costs. Th¢ purpose of National Lottery Community fillMI ts to be used a8ain5t counselling rost5. The purpose of Bedro¢k Awards fvnd 1$ to be used ogaiti$i sthff 4rtd support woter laries. The pUOse Cumbria Coll)mw]ity FO)datiOn$- McKenzie Friend fid is to be u8¢d 8gainst staff sal8ri¢s 8JJd the M¢Kenzi¢ Friend Slee provision. The GDF South Copeland is to be used a8ain$l coun5el]iDg Costs. El¢onor P¢el T17 fund 1$ to be used a88inSt st8ff salaries. The charity's gencrdl restri¢d fijnds are usually smdll¢r 8rantsldonations and are used as dIrtrd by the wovider. 17

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MESSAGE FROM OUR TRUSTEES

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our values

OUR HISTORY

1997

2025

OUR STRATEGIC AIMS FOR 2024-2025

Raising awareness

Growing our impact

Breaking the cycle of abuse

Charity structure and governance

OUR HIGHLIGHTS

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EVOLVING FOR RECOVERY & LONG TERM IMPACT

PILOT EMPLOYABILITY LAUNCHED

OUR HIGHLIGHTS

CHOSEN CHARITY OF THE YEAR

HIGH SHERIFF OF CUMBRIA AWARD

AWARD NOMINATIONS

Volunteer Growth and New Opportunities

Services Delivered in 24-25

1:1 Counselling Sessions

Children & Young Persons Group 72 sessions delivered

Helpline Support

1,467 calls received

McKenzie Friend Service

Behind every number is a life changed

Now lets look at the numbers...

Clients Actively Engaging at 1st Apr 2024

New referrals to Service 1st Apr 24-31st Mar 25

New referral data

Area of new referrals

Age range of new referrals

Source of new referrals

Adult female victims inc 1

15%

44%

37%

4%

Adult Male Victims (43)

7% 31%

CYP new referral breakdown

Children and young people impacted(79)

New referrals

Perpetrators (23)

Summary of total clients supported

Gender & role

Area

THE DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE

1. Improved mental health and wellbeing

THE DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE

2. Breaking the cycle of abuse

THE DIFFERENCE WE HAVE MADE

2. Improved safety