Annual Report 2024-2025 ## Overview of the Charity ## Rebuilding Lives UK ## Help & Hope for Domestic Abuse Survivors At Rebuilding Lives UK, we provide survivors of domestic abuse with the essential foundations for their road to recovery. Every survivor deserves a safe and comforting home to heal and to live without fear. Sadly, many survivors face painful reminders of their trauma in shattered walls, broken fixtures, or unfamiliar spaces that lack even the bare comforts of a home. For many, the sound of a door knock or footsteps behind them still evokes fear. Rebuilding Lives UK strives to change this. By restoring homes damaged by violence, supporting women and children who have fled abuse to settle into new homes with essential renovations and furnishings, and providing vital security measures such as cameras and personal alarms with 24/7 surveillance and direct police connections, we create safe environments where survivors can begin the process of healing and rebuilding their lives with dignity. Our work transforms not just houses but lives—giving survivors the strength and hope they need to move forward. ## A Word from Naima and the Rebuilding Lives UK Team This year has been a remarkable journey for Rebuilding Lives UK. It has been a time of reflection, determination, and growth. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our professional fundraising team and the generosity of our supporters, the charity has secured significant funds, ensuring its future. Daily donations, inspired by the Lewis Capaldi video, "A Cure for Minds Unwell: Naima's Story," continue to sustain and grow our work. Our volunteers have been amazing, from bucket collections to painting, admin work, and so much more. We’ve also received generous support from many companies, who have supplied goods and services or made donations. 2024 was the year when everyone at Rebuilding Lives UK played a part as a volunteer, and without that support, we may not have survived. This past year, Rebuilding Lives UK has worked hard to continue supporting survivors of domestic abuse. We’ve helped by renovating damaged homes and providing vital security measures, including cameras and personal alarms with 24/7 surveillance and direct police connections. These efforts have helped the women and children we’ve supported feel safer and more secure as they begin to rebuild their lives. Every day, we are inspired by the resilience and courage of the survivors we support. Through their determination and the dedication of our team, their lives have been transformed, and their stories are a powerful testament to the impact of Rebuilding Lives UK. Page 1 of 15 As we prepare for 2025, we are filled with excitement and hope. With plans to become fully operational again, launch a new website and branding, and introduce our Domestic Abuse Awareness Training program, we are ready to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Our vision is to support more women and children than ever before. To everyone who has supported us through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness: Thank you. Your compassion and commitment are the foundation of everything we do. Together, we are not just rebuilding homes—we are rebuilding lives and creating brighter futures. ## Who We’ve Helped While our ability to support vulnerable women and children has been severely curtailed this year due to financial limitations, we are proud of the meaningful impact we have made in the face of adversity. We were fortunate that through careful planning, donations and previously purchased supplies, we managed to continue, to some small degree, our mission to alleviate the hardship and suffering experienced by survivors of domestic abuse. Our stock of paint, tools, and security equipment, including cameras and personal alarms, was put to good use throughout the year. However, we found ourselves continuously in the harrowing position of turning away referrals from agencies and referral partners such as Women’s Aid, as we simply didn’t have the resources to provide the requested support. Going into 2024, we knew finances would be tight, our ability to support families would be limited. In the short term, we were devasted by our inability to help people who desperately needed our assistance to ensure their safety and dignity. What it has done for the long term is galvanised our resolve to ensure we will never be financially vulnerable again. As a young charity, we have seen firsthand the impact of our fundraising naiveté and have vowed never to put ourselves or those we support in that position again. ## The Health of the Charity 2024 has been a year of both challenges and growth for Rebuilding Lives UK. While we faced some stark truths at the beginning of the year, we met those challenges head-on, building on our resilience and determination. The Trustees, working closely with our CEO and an external fundraising team, have made significant progress in establishing a solid foundation for our future. One of our most notable achievements has been employing a professional fundraising team. Their efforts have transformed our approach to securing vital funding and fostering new partnerships. Through their hard work, we have initiated dozens of grant applications, and as a result, we’ve ended the year with around one-third more funds than we started. Among these successes was the full grant from Lush, supported by our Ambassador Nina Hossain and sponsor Sharon Baker from Weber. This funding, alongside contributions from Temple Trust Ltd, will allow us to continue expanding our impact. The Lewis Capaldi video, "A Cure for Minds Unwell: Naima’s Story," has resonated deeply with viewers, reaching over 750,000 people across the globe. This ongoing source of daily donations continues to help us extend our reach and provide crucial support to survivors and their families. Page 2 of 15 Operationally, we have strengthened our foundations. Trustee Nikita McKee, whose background in Health and Social Care and experience in domestic abuse project management has been invaluable, has developed a Domestic Abuse Awareness Training program. Set to launch in 2025, this initiative will provide our volunteers and corporate partners with the skills needed to better support survivors. We also saw changes within our board of trustees this year. While we said farewell to two trustees, we remain deeply grateful for their contributions, which helped shape the charity’s direction and growth. Their dedication will always be a part of our story. As we expand and grow in 2025, we will seek replacement trustees for these positions. The remaining five trustees have continued to provide steadfast leadership, ensuring Rebuilding Lives UK endures with strength and clarity on its mission. As we look toward 2025, we are excited about the seeds we’ve planted and the opportunities ahead. Although we may not have finished the year exactly where we envisioned, we are confident that the work we’ve done will begin to bear fruit early in 2025. With the continued dedication of our team, trustees, and supporters, we are optimistic about the future and committed to creating a brighter, more secure future for the survivors we serve. ## Financial Overview 2024-2025 This year, Rebuilding Lives UK has made great strides in building a strong foundation for future fundraising efforts. As a young charity with limited prior experience in applying for grants, we are in a unique position to explore numerous funding opportunities and expand our support for survivors. Over the past year, we’ve taken significant steps to establish a clear and organized funding pipeline. We are currently awaiting a response from the National Lottery’s Awards for All program, where we have submitted an application for support. In addition, we are preparing applications for £362,000 in grants over the next six months, including a £75,000 unrestricted grant from Lloyds Bank. These grants will be instrumental in helping us scale our operations and deepen our impact. One of our early successes this year came with a £10,000 grant from Lush, awarded in December 2024. This was a major achievement and a testament to our growing capacity to secure support. Our external fundraising team, which specializes in securing funding for charities tackling social issues, has already helped us apply for just under £440,000 in grants since October. With a proven 25% success rate, if they can help us raise 10% of this total, we will be well-positioned to achieve many of our goals for 2025. So far, we have secured vital support from several generous donors and partners, these donations continue to play a key role in sustaining our work, enabling us to provide safe environments for survivors to rebuild their lives. As we await responses to our current applications, we remain optimistic about the future. Our commitment to strengthening our fundraising efforts, building new partnerships, and pursuing further opportunities ensures we are well-positioned to continue transforming lives in the year ahead. ## The Road Forward Page 3 of 15 The year 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for Rebuilding Lives UK. With a renewed sense of purpose and determination, we are preparing to fully resume our operations and expand our reach to meet the increasing demand for our services. Survivors of domestic abuse not only need safety but also nurturing environments where they can heal and rebuild. By securing the funding we need and strengthening our foundation, we are poised to offer even greater support to the women and children who desperately need it. Our focus is also on forging strong partnerships with local authorities, housing associations, and the police. By adopting an umbrella approach, we aim to address critical needs such as housing and security while ensuring survivors receive the holistic support they deserve. Through these partnerships, we are working toward creating a more integrated support system for women and children affected by domestic violence, one that provides a coordinated network of care that can truly make a difference in their lives. Collaboration remains at the heart of our work. We will continue to strengthen our relationships with domestic abuse agencies, pooling resources and expertise to create a comprehensive network that offers survivors the best possible outcomes. These partnerships are essential to ensuring that no survivor feels unsupported or alone. As we grow, we remain committed to continuously improving our governance and policies. This ensures we stay responsive to the evolving needs of survivors and operate efficiently and sustainably, allowing us to scale our work and reach even more families in need. To meet the increasing demand, we are actively expanding our team and continuously recruiting volunteers who share our vision. By bringing in new expertise, both operationally and at the volunteer level, we will deliver services more effectively, supporting survivors on their journey to recovery. In 2025, we are looking to launch three sponsorship packages designed to invite businesses to support survivors in meaningful ways. These packages will offer companies the opportunity to contribute financially, donate construction materials to help rebuild homes, or volunteer staff to work on projects. If our funding goes as expected, we will deliver ten or more 'Repair and Refurbishment Projects' and a similar number of 'Restarter Packages.' With support from businesses such as Webber, Dulux, and B&Q, who are willing to donate goods and skilled tradespeople, these partnerships will create a tangible connection between companies and the life-changing work we do, allowing them to directly impact the lives of survivors. Finally, we are preparing to launch a new website and branding to modernize our outreach efforts and connect with more supporters and survivors. This, combined with public appearances and promotional activities, will raise awareness of our mission and expand the reach of Rebuilding Lives UK. With these efforts, we are confident that we can transform even more lives in the year ahead. ## Rebuilding Lives UK ## Trustees' Report and Financial Statements (Unaudited Accounts) Page 4 of 15 For year ended 31 March 2024 Registered number: CE026829 Charity number: 1196032 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK CONTENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 |Trustees' Annual Report|3| |---|---| |Independent Examiner's Report|4| |Statement of Financial Actvites|5| |Summary Income and Expenditure Account|6| |Balance Sheet|7| |Statement of Cash fows|8| |Notes to the Accounts|9 - 14| |Detailed Statement of Financial Actvites|15| Page 5 of 15 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. ## REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Company No. CE026829 Charity No. 1196032 ## REGISTERED OFFICE Bartle House 9 Oxford Court Manchester M2 3WQ ## DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES The Directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The following Directors and Trustees served during the year: K. Lyon N. McKee S. McKenna L. Raymond L.J. Robinson ## ACCOUNTANTS Kerr Accountancy (Glasgow) Limited 79 Mill Street Rutherglen Glasgow G73 2LD ## OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The purpose of the charity as set out in its governing document is to relieve the needs of victims of domestic abuse through the provision of goods and services to help rebuild their lives after leaving an abusive relationship. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for Page 6 of 15 safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Signed on behalf of the board S. McKenna Trustee 31 March 2024 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Rebuilding Lives UK for the year ended 31 March 2024. ## Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act. Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. ## Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the 2006 Act ; or - the financial statements do not accord with those records; or - the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements under section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or - the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). - I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Page 7 of 15 Shona Kerr MAAT Kerr Accountancy (Glasgow) Limited 79 Mill Street Rutherglen Glasgow G73 2LD 31 March 2024 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK STATEMENT OF FINANICAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 Page 8 of 15 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 Page 9 of 15 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK BALANCE SHEET FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Act 2006 relating to special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. For the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. Approved by the board on 31 March 2024 And signed on its behalf by: Page 10 of 15 S. McKenna Trustee 31 March 2024 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 Page 11 of 15 ## REBUILDING LIVES UK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 ## 1. Accounting policies ## Basis of preparaton The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Page 12 of 15 Change In basls of accountlng or to prevlous accounts There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of 3ccountin81 since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for p￿VIouS years. Fund ac¢ountln8 Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. These are unrestritted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatemernt of investment assets at their market values. These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through temis of an appeal. Designated funds Rèvaluation funds Restricted funds Income Recognition of income Incomé Is includèd in thè Statèment of Financial Activitiès ISOFAI when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability. Income with related Where incorne h35 related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure ported gross in the SOFA. Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the the SOFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. Income from tax reclaims is Included in the SOFA at the same time as the legacie5 Tax reclaims on donations and gifts 8iWdonation to which it relates. Donated services These are only included in income Iwith an equivalent amount in expenditure) whère the bènèlit to thè Charity is rèasonably quantifiable, mèasurable and rnaterial. Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This 15 included in the accounts when receivable. Gainslllossesl on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gainslllossesl on investment assets This includes anygain or loss on the sale of investments. Page 13 of15 Expendlture Reco8nition of expenditure Expenditure Is reco8nised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered. and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attrarting voluntary income, fvndraisin8 raising funds trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprise the costs irncurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and charitable activities services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance ctssts. All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plu5 an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid. These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity. including any audiVindependent examination fees. costs linked to the strategic mana8ement of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs. These are support costs not allocated to a particular actiwty. Grants payable Govemance costs Other expenditure Taxatlon The Charity Is exempt from corporation tsx on its charitable activitles. Freehold Investment propertv Investment properties are measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance sheet date and are not depreciated. All gains or105ses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Stocks Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are recognised at fair value which is the amount the charity would have ￿en willing to pay for the items on the open market. Trade and other debtors Trade and other debtors arè rècognisèd atthe settlement amount due after any trade discount olferèd. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Cash and cash èqulvalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within trxjrrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the companvs cash management. Trade and other credltors Short term crèditors arè mèasured at the transaction pricè. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obli8ation resultin8 from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditor5 and provision5 are norrnally recogni5ed at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Page 14 of15 Research and development Expenditure on research and development 15 written off in the year in which it is incurred. Forelgn currencles Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date that the transaction occurred. All exchange differences are are taken into account in arriwng at net incomelexpenditure. Le35ed assets Where the charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of an asset. the lease 15 treated as a finance lease. Leases which do not transfer substantially all thè risks and rewards of ownership to charity are classified a5 operating lease5. Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised a5 assets of the charity at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum ￿ase payTnents. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet date as a finan￿ lease obliBation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obli8ation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediate￿, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the charity's policy on borrowing costs. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease temi. In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating le85e5. such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reductK)n of rental expense on a 5traight-line basis. Penslon costs The charity operates a defined contributK)n plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payments obligations. The contributions are reco8nised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds. Rètélpt of donattd goods. fadlltles and strvltès All donated goods, facilit￿5 and services received are reco8nised within incomin8 reSoUr￿S and expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity. 2 Company statu5 The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequentty does not have share capitsl. Page 15 of15 3 stsiement of Nnanclal Ad¥ltles- prloryear Unrestrlcted fvnd$ Totsl fvnds 2023 2023 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacie5 Total 113,065 113.065 113,065 113,06S Expendlture on: Charitable artivities 64,898 64,898 Total 64,898 64,898 Net Intomt 48,167 48.167 Net Income before other 8alnslllossesl Other plns and lossts: Net movement In fund5 48.167 48.167 48,167 48,167 Recon¢lllatlon of fvnds- Total funds tarrled fonvard 48,167 48.167 4 Intome from donatlons and legatles Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Totsl Total 2024 2023 10,700 10,700 13,700 13,700 113,065 113,065 5 Income from Investments Unrestrf¢ted Total Total 2024 2023 306 306 306 306 6 Expendi￿re on tharltablè artlvltles Unrestrlrted Restrlrted Total Total 2024 2023 Expenditure on chorituble octivities 12,864 15,864 64,898 Governonce costs 12,864 15,864 64,898 Page 16 of15 7 Othtr Èxpèndlturè Unrestrkted Total Total 2024 2021 Employee costs 30.144 30.144 30.144 30,144 8 Staff co￿$ 2024 2023 Salaries and wages Social security costs 27.5 30,144 No employee received emdurnents in exces5 of £60.0￿). 9 Mo¥ement In fvrrfls Intomlng resources At31 Ilncludlng other At l Aprll 8alnsllosses 2023 Resources expended Mar¢h 2024 Restrlrted tunds.. Restrlcted Income fvnds: 13,CXJ)I Totol I3,(X￿} Unrestrfrted funds: General fund5 48,167 li,C4)6 143,CX)81 16.165 Totsl fvnds 10 Analys15 of net assets between funds 48,167 14,1NJ6 146,LX)81 16,165 Unrestrl¢ted funds Total Net current assets 16,165 16,165 16.165 16,165 Page 17 of15 11 Reconclllatlon of net debt At31 March 2024 At l Aprll 2023 Cash flows Cash and cash equivalents 48.167 48.167 I32.￿2) I32.￿2} 16,165 16.165 Net debt 48,167 I32,￿2} 16,165 12 Related partydlsclosures Controlllng porty The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.. thus no single party controls the tornpar)y. REBUILDING LIVES UK Page 18 of15 ## DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANICAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 Page 19 of 15