2023-08-31-accounts

Annual Report for period 21/6/22-31/8/23 Adavu CIO Charity Number: 1199391 Registered Address.. Jericho Buildingi 196-198 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9 From the Chair of Trustees In our first year operating as a CIO we have sought to widen the base of the Trustee body and are appointing three new trustees with a range of skills, some with particular experience of the trafficking andlor refugee sector, and one with more general trustee experience to strengthen our governance base. We meet ￿gularlY, receiving reports from the Project Manager and ￿VIewIng policies, and setting overall strategy. We are in the process of planning and implementing a review of the employment structure and consequent salary changes. Trustees l. Rev Ian Howarth (appointed 617122). Chair, 2. Rachel Mcmaster (appointed 2816123) 3. Sharon Brown (appointed 912123) 4. Susan Jane Morley Anderson (appointed 617122) 5. Amber Cagney (appointed 617122) 6. Rev Neil Wharrier Johnson (appointed 617122) The Objects of Adavu are for the public benefit:_ the relief of victims of human trafficking and modem slavery who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress; and to advance the education of the public about the consequences and issues associated with human trafficking and modern slavery in such ways as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide. Main activities for the public benefit.. Long terni support to adult survivors of modem slavery making the transition into a life in the local community Advocating justice in relation to the issue of Modern Slavery Building partnerships to prevent and frustrate modern slavery Raising awareness and understanding of modern slavery amongst voluntary, community and faith groups, and enabling effective responses to it In setting our objectives and planning our activities, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commissioners, general guidance on public benefit and, in particular, to its supplementary public benefit guidance on advancing our objettives, in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.

Volunteers: Adavu has 3 volunteers: I Volunteer Befriender who offers befriending support to l Adavu client I Volunteer who helps create social media posts I Volunteer who supports the Adavu Wellbeing Worker in developing a programme of wellbeing and co-productionlAdvisory Group events and meetings. Summary ofthe main achievements of Adavu During this reporting period Adavu has: provided long term support to 70 adult suNivors of modem slavery making the transition into a life in the local community. Out of these, approximately.. 94% have life aspirations and identify future possibilities 46 % are in education or training 21 % are in either paid employment or are volunteering 940/0 report increased confidence, independence and are making choices for their lives 910/0 are artive in support nthorkS1 groups and friendships 97 % are engaging with health services 960/0 are making positive choices for health advocated for justice in the following areas: co-chairing the West Midlands Anti Slavery NeI￿ork'S ca￿ and Support Group; attending the Strategic Board for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in the ￿gion (violen￿ Reduction Unit); strengthened and developed new partnerships with,. Big Momma's Housing; Migrant Help; RMC; Sandwell and Coventry Councils; The Body Shop Raised awareness of mcmjem slavery through: Designing and delivering training sessions to 2 Local Authorities, 2 Churches, a supported housing company, a NHS Perinatsl Team Regular social media posts Speaking at a modern slavery Conferen￿ organised by'lvs a Penalty, Attending the regional Faith Alliance Adavu's Casework Supervisor was shortlisted for an award with the Human Trafficking Foundation under its Rebuilding Lives (Frontline Award) category Developed a client Advisory Group to strengthen the voice of clients as a consultation body for Adavu's work; to make change in national and regional policy; to participate in awareness raising work from Adavu. Developed a programme of client wellbeing and consultation artivities and events Ca5e-study 'Noreen' is a survivor of sexual exploitation in another part of the UK and was referred as a refused asylum seeker with very poor physical and mental health arising from her exploitation. Over the past 3 years we have supported Noreen as her 501icitor challenged an

inaccuracy in her asylum claim that now resulted in her being granted 5 years Leave to Remain. Once her status was confirmed we were able to help her find safe, supported accommodation from where she is bidding for a long-term Council propety. We helped her apply for benefits including Universal Credit (and Limited Capability for Work) and Personal Independence Payments. Due to concerns about her significant health issues not being addressed sufficiently, we helped her move to a new GP where she has now been thorou9hly assessed and treated. She is active in our client Advisory Group, planning and regularly attending our wellbeing and social events. She volunteers for a faith-based organisation supporting asylum seekers, for her Church and attends a Salvation Army social group for survivors of modern slavery each week. Plans going forward Continue to expand our work: o to increase the number of survivors supported towards a fulfilled life of freedom in the long-term o increase the breadth of support through developing its volunteer base to diversify its management to increase our organisational stability and long-term sustainability to develop a genuine, meaningful survivor voice by working with suNivors to help make change and raise awareness Fundraising Adavu has raised a total of £141, 120 in this period, with a carry-over to the next year of £54,819. This includes the following grants: Birmingham Methodist District £25,000 Lloyds Foundation £33,333 Harry Payne Trust £2,000 Eveson Trust £7,000 Adavu has 7 regular donors that totals approximately £150lmonth. Adavu has also been commissioned to deliver quarterly training sessions to a regional anti-slavery network in the UK at £3501session. Adavu has secured the following grants for subsequent years: National Lottery for £294,000 to run for 3 years from Sep 23 to Aug 26 Joseph Rank Trust for £30,000 to run for 3 year5 from Sep 23 to Aug 26. It is developing further income diversification, including developing a training package to sell. Planned fundraising activities include sponsored Iok race, Body Shop event and an online auction. Financial Review

At the end of Adavu's financial period, it holds £54,978 Reserves Policy The general ￿￿rVeS policy is to retain sufficient reserves: • to ensure that the charity has sufficient ftjnds to meet its short to medium term financial commitments to demonstrate that the charity is sustainable into the future to ensure that the charity is able to manage future unforeseen financial difficulties to ensure that excessive funds are not held without any identifiable reason or for any identifiable purpose. The above reserves policy relates only to the charivs unrestricted funds. Restritted funds (specific grants from corporate funders) will be used for the restricted purpose for which they were given. In constructing this policy, the trustees have paid due consideration to the Charity Commission guidance on charities and reseNes. Adavu's reserves policy aims to hold the equivalent of I￿0 months running costs in our reserves, Cur￿ntlY £20,000. Structure, Governance and Management Adavu is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, govemed by its "Constitution of a Charitsble Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its Charity Trustees" Apart from the first Charity Trustees, every Charity Trustee must be appointed for a temi of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity Trustees, the Charity Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the o. The current board of trustees includes members with skills in governance, and experience in the modern slavery and related sertors. The CIO Board of Trustees meet at least four times a year. Professional Advisors.. l. Sue Holder, Safeguarding Advisor (pro-bono, courtesy of the Birmingham Methodist Distritt) 2. BVSC, payroll and book-keepinglfinancial reporting, submi55ion of accounts to Charity Commission and examination of accounts 3. Peter Flowers, HR Staff.. l. Liisa Wiseman, Manager, 30 hrslweek

1. Mohinder Kaur, Casework Supervisor, 32 hrs/wk
2. Dava Gjini, Caseworker, 32 hrs/wk
3. Melanie Lynch, Wellbeing Worker, 8 hrs/wk Signed on behalf of Adavu Trustees: Signature.. Full name: Position., Date:

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALES ADAVU Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlixl To 211612022 311812023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowmenl luftds Total lunds Lastyear lo lh• n•ar••t lo lh• nllar••t£ ¢0 lh• Th￿r*S1£ toth• n•ar•st £ to Ihe A•ar￿t £ A1 Recel ts Grant5 D[￿ttl￿n$ Other 80.031 2.•S1 $2,853 Sub totallGross income for AR) A2 Asset and Investment sales, Is¢e tsblel. 3.401 187,871 141,280 Sub total Total mceipts 3,401 137.879 141.28Q A3P4 ¢nt$ Salane5 CIIETrI Costs Office Reni Telephwe Otherwice Trainin9 70.120 3.3DS 1.816 1.436 2.219 2.214 1.332 3B6 70.120 3.822 1.980 1,431 2,211 2,214 165 381 1,074 1,02• 1,173 Maykeii Sunone6 Profess￿rIal Fees 17 1.012 Sub total 216 A4 Asset and Investment urchases, $ee tablel Sub lotal 21B B6,086 81,3•1 Net of receipts/fpaymentsJ AS Transfers between funds Afj Cash fvnds last year end C#sh funds thls Ond 3.186 51,792 $4,978 3,1B6 51,712 64.978 CCXX R1 acmunts ISSI 0211112023

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nar•st£ Restrlcted funds CategoiiQ Endowment fund$ to ￿•￿￿5¢£ 81 Cash funds 61,627 Pettycash 265 To¢al cash funds 3,188 51.792 un￿StrICted funds Restrlcted lunds IQ nP4r•sl £ Endowmeni funds lo neav•st £ B2 Other monetary assèts f￿￿￿10 Whleh st C05tlopUonall Cur+•nt value 83 Investment ossets Fundkn whl¢h 4SS+t b•iDn eurr•DI val 051lwlonll $.000 B4 Assets retained for the charitys own use Portable eiÈctronic equipment F￿Trdt0 which r•14t4 ount d Onai du• B5 Liabilities Slgned by onè or trustees on tyohaw of all Ihe InJslees Signature Print Name Date of roval //oc*JAI'.I CCXX accounts ISSI 0211112023

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of[Adavu ] On accounts for the year 31[st] August 2023 Charity no 1199391 ended (if any)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2023

• Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or

• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Name: Andrew Hopkins Address: BVSC, First Floor, Livery Place 35 Livery Street Birmingham, B3 2PB

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