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

2. Mohinder Kaur, Casework Supervisor, 32 hrs/wk
3. Dava Gjini, Caseworker, 32 hrs/wk
4. 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 n*ar•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
s*t
C05tlopUonall
Cur+•nt value
83 Investment ossets
Fundkn whl¢h
4SS+t b•iDn
eurr•DI val
051lwlon*ll
$.000
B4 Assets retained for the
charitys own use
Portable eiÈctronic equipment
F￿Trdt0 which
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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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