Charlty numbor." 1200309
WEST MIDLANDS ANTI4LAVERY NETWORK
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
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CONTENTS
Page
R•feronce and •dmlnlstratlv• d•talls of the Charlty, Its Trust90$ and advlsers
Chaimian's statement
TrustO00' roport
Indopendont examlnorf¥ rgport
ststemont of flnanclal actlvllles
9-10
Balance sh••t
12
NIrt￿ to tho ffnanclal statements
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARI￿, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Truste
S Tylor, Chair
S Takura
S Thomas
M Ansari (resigned 6 March 20251
G Jelli$ lappoint$d 5 Jun• 20251
Charlty roglstered
number
1200309
Princlpal offlc•
Runway East
Arca
Temple Row
Bimigham
B2 SAF
Ex•cutlvo Dlr•¢tor
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Accountants
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Chartered Accountants
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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
The chaiman presents his statement for the year.
Chairfs Report 2024-25
l am pleased lo present this annual report for Wesl Midlands Anli-slavery Network IWMASNI during our third
year as a registered charty.
Our organisation has made signrficant progress in supporting vsctims of modern slavery and human trafficking
across the Wesl Midlands. We've expanded our Independent Modem Slavery Advocate IIMSAI service, which
has proven highly effective in identifying and 5UPPOrting victims. The number of individuals we've helped has
increased substantially, with our team supporting over 120 service users this year compared to 100 in the
prevk)us period.
Key achievements indude..
Successfully securing continued funding from Warwickshire PCC for a dedicated IMSA role
Continuing our vital Modern Slavery Coordinator role with Birmingham City Council
Securing funding lor a n8w Slavery and E>plortation Intervention Officer role with Bimingham City Council
Expanding our victim support services, primarily through outreach
Delivering over 80 training and awareness raising sessions lo professionals
Contributing to academic research with approaches lo modern slavery
Attracting funding from local authorities within the Wesl Midlands and,
Maintaining strong financial stsbilily at the end of our first full year as a chanty.
The selling up of a Lived Experience Consuttancy Panel named VOICE- Voice of Insight Change and
Empowemienl
Securing funding for a VOICE panel Manager
Our partnerships remain crucial lo our success. We continu& lo work Close￿ with law enforcement. l¢xal
aulhorilies, and other agencie5 to ensure Comprehensive support for victims. The introduction of our developing
'Lived Experience Panel. this year marks an important step in ensuring sutvivors, voices inform our work.
Looking ahead lo 2026 we are well positioned lo provide an increasing level of support lo even more victims of
exploilalion. Our support will primarily be vkg our Outreach support team which spans the whole of the Wesl
Midlands and Watwickshire although there are occasions when we will support victims across the UK and
internationally loo.
I want lo thank our dedicated staff. Iru$tees, and partners for their commrtmenl to combating modern slavery.
Their expertise and dedication continue lo make a real difference in victims. lives.
Shayne Tyler
Chair of Trustees
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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
The Trustees presonl their annual report together with the financial slalemenls of the Charity for the year from 8
September 2024 10 7 September 2025.
Objectlves and activities
. Pollcles and objgctlves
Our Articles sel out our Mission as being.
To promote human rights las Sel out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and gubsequenl Unf(ed
Nations conventions and declarations) within the Wesl Midlands by all or any of the following means. Monitoring
abuses of human rights Obtaining redress for victims of human ri9hls abuse Relieving need among the victims
of human rights abuse Research into human rights abuse Educating the public and raising awareness about
human rights iSSLJes Providing technical advice lo Government. local government, law enforcement and others
on human rights matters Commenting on proposed human righ15 legislation Prornoling respect for human
rights among individuals and corporations Promoting public support for human rights In furtherance of that
object, bul not otherwise. Ihe Iruslees shall have power lo engage in political activity provided that the trustees
are satisfied that the proposed activities will further the purposes of the charity lo an extent juylified by the
resources committed and the activity is not the dominant means by which the charity carries out ils objects
Our Artides are underpinned by our 7 key prionties.
Victlm Care and Support
Equality Diversty and Inclusion
Our People
Prevent and Protect
Working in Partnership
Organisalional suslainabilrty
Influence change
In setting objectives and planning for actiwties. the TNstees have gwen due consideration lo general guidance
published by the Charrty Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit". running a
charity IPB21'.
b. Strategles for achleving obje¢tlv&s
Wesl Midlonds Anti Slavery Ne￿Ork IWMASNI has an action plan lo deliver our objectives. The Senior
anag8rnenl Team ISMTI have responsibilty for the a¢lion plan with the board of Iruslees being accountable for
Ihe action plan.
Together with a consultant provided by Lloyds Bank Foundation we now have a financial strategy that underpins
ou¥ ftve year Strategy. In 2026 we will be looking al how we better use data for case notes, funding returns and
funding applications including the use of Al wrth the SLtpport of another Lloyds Bank Foundation Consullanl.
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TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Objo¢tives and a¢tivitios Icontinuedl
. Activitles undertaken to achleve oblectlves
We continually review our organisalion and structure and have pul measures in place to ensure we achieve our
objectives. We have a strong Senior Management Team and are supported by an experienced Board of
Trustees who provide governance, accountability, and scrutiny.
Trustee recrui(ment including a treasurer
Identifiable Senior Mana9ement Team
An experienced Operations Manager
Experienced Business Manager
Board Governance, Policy, and Safeguarding Task Group Board
Finance and Risk Task Group
SuTVtvor Voice Panel- VOICE
d. Main activi￿e$ undertaken to further the Charlty's purposes for the publlc bèneflt
Wesl Midlands Anti Slavery Ne￿Ork is a charitable organisalion underpinned by six key objectives. The
or9anisalion is responsible for bringing together all agencie5 in the West Midlands to build knowledge, promote
partnership working, identify training fequiiements, provide support to frontline staff and work with all agencies lo
idgntfy victims ol exploitation, and provide trauma infomied support ensuring long term iecovery via our
SafePlac& and Outreach service.
The organisation is a leader in the field of post rescue care and support. including accommodation. We are
seeing more UK nationals entering our service and gaining an understanding of the challenges faced by those
with recourse lo public funds. We recognise that the lime post rescue is the golden hour and gelling that right
wth the right care and support gives survivors the be51 possible chance of success long term. We aim lo ensure
support provides a good foundation for people to be able lo avoid re exploilalion and lead $uccessful healthy
lives thereafter.
Our IMSA service was redefined in September 2023 in recognition that we needed lo not onty provide
accommodation and support. bul to provide outrèach for those not requiring accommodation, at that point in
lime. Our outreach seTvice has grown exponentially since then and Includes females receiving outreach support.
We now see referrals coming from many different agencies as we spread our wings further, some people now
self refer. including surprisingly via our websrte contsct page. We have an IMSA service that covers the
Warwick5hire Police area loo, this role has been tremendously successful also supporting around 80 people per
year, with direel support lo around 40 people.
We are commissioned by Birmingham Cty Council lo prowde them with a MS Coordinator whose role ensures
that BCC comply with their legal obligations, provtde advice and guidance lo staff, promde training lo relevant
staff and frontline workers.
We remain passionate on taking part in aeademic research, especially that which informs good practice
regionally and nationally. Our VOICE panel also now contributes to this aspect of our work- a recent contribution
was research by The Passage on Homelessness and Exploilalion
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TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Objgctives and activiti8s Icontinuedl
2025 has seen the formation and integration of the VOICE Survivor Panel within WMASN. The Network currently
has six Lived Experience Consultants on board, Goordinaled by an Engagement Manager, providing a slruclured
and safeguarded approach lo survivor leadership.
Over the past six months, the panel has contributed lo 13 engagements across research, training, and
advocacy. Collaborations have included work with Black Country NHS, Concept Housing Association, Dudley
Safeguarding People Partnership, Birmingham City Council and Warwickshire County Council, demonstrating
growing demand for survivor-informed input across slalulory and community sectors. The panel is also promoted
through ils dedicated webpage on the WMASN website, which hosts the VOICE Infomialion Pack, flyer, survivor
engagement FAQ and the Expression of Inleresl form, helping external partners access clear guidance on
ethical involvement. A regular blog series will begin shortly. with each consultant taking a turn lo write a brief
reflective piece, further strengthening visibility and SUNivor voice wilhoul reliance solely on public speaking.
Considerable focus has been placed on supporting consullanls, wellbeing and skills. Two in-person development
days have been held in Birmingham, and through our National Lollery funding, we are offering lo fund accredited
professional development courses, clinical supervision, and talking therapies, recognising that participation
involves significant emotional labour and musl be mel wilh appropriate care lo maintain healthy workllrfe
balance.
A project of note is the Survivor Engagement Working Group we lead lo provide recommendations on trauma-
informed. inclusive engagement for the Joint Committee on Human Rights. This work is ongoing, with the
objective of strengthening and expanding the exisling ITaining before Padiamenlary enquiries involve people with
lived experience, aiming for long-lerm systemic impact. Looking ahead, we have been invited by the Independent
Anti-slavery Commissioner to allend the Anli-slavery Advisory Panels Summit in March 2026, bringing reglonal
panels together for Ihe first lime lo share priorities and help shape national projects.
Achievemonts and perfornianGo
a. Maln achievomonts of thg Charlty
In the past 12 months, we have continued lo review our SafePlace accommodation and Independent Modern
Slavery Advocate Service IIMSA}. Th8 latter has proven a real success in supporting victims andlor survivors in
a manner not previously experienced via the Safeplace service. The service is who11y geared around outreach,
whilst the demand for posl-rescue accommodation has declined signrficanlly. The organisalions and places
from which Teferrals are made aTe growing and becoming more diverse as we continue lo grow and word
spreads of our service. This has increased demand significantly and has also resulted in being approached lo
support specific local authority supported activity within the Wesl Midlands.
We continue lo be commissioned lo provide Birmingham City Council with a Modern Slavery Coordinator. This
has proven lo be very successful and evidence that a Local Authority needs a MS Coordinator. Indeed,
Birmingham City Council has seen increasing demand which has resulted in us being further commissioned lo
provide a role akin lo an IMSA, a Slavery and Exploilalion Intervention Officer. Ltscal Authorities having an MS
CoordiT7ator is key lo the work of many agencies as they have a speci81ised point of contact. This benefits
survivors loo, as il means that the LA can access support for victims they identrfy.
Our SafePlace IMSA servicè was originally sel up lo provide immediate support for victims for around 5110 days
until they were able lo access Home Office support Vl8 the vielim care contract or lo be sign posted lo other
support. 2024 saw an evolution of the accommodation offer. with the potential for victims lo be accommodated
for far longer periods of lime. However, demand has continued lo be problematic. with only 2 referrals in early
2025. Consequently, a review was undertaken, and a decision has been taken lo close the Safeplace
accommodation offer, lo focus on the changirig demand for outreach support, advice. training and awareness
raising-
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WEST MIDLANDS ANTISLAVERY NETWORK
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
AGhievoments and pgrformance {contlnued}
In late 2024, the IMSA service was shorllisled foT a national Human Trafficking Foundation award. This
unexpectedly triggered dialogue with a large MS charity, Hope for Justice IHFJI, the laller having sought a
trademark for the term IMSA. During 2025, we engaged with HFJ and our commissioners, lo determine whether
we would participate in a national IMSA pilot being led by HFJ. Unfortunately, our opinion was that the pilol and
role description were al odds with OUT appToach and the breadth of our service offer. As such. we are now in
conversations lo determine a new role lille for a service, a fact that is supported by our commissioners.
We also represent the human trafficking agenda on the Mayor's Wesl Midlands Combined Authority Homeless
Task Force Steering Group and we Chair their No Recourse lo Public Funds Task Group. This is all in
recognition that homelessness and NRPF are intrinsically linked lo exploilalion. We are included in their rough
sleepers, task group action plan where we have a responsibility to reduce exploitation in the rough sleeping
sector and provide support for those that are
Flnancial review
a. Golng concern
After making appropriate enquiri88, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate
resources lo continuè in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue lo adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial stalemenls.
b. Reserves pollcy
Our reserv8s policy is in place and ensures we have a minimum of three months funding in reserve lo close the
org2nisalion if required - this includes redundancy costs, paying of any éebls, and closing the organisation
down.
Free reserves are calculated as the unreslricled funds less any designated funds and unrestricted tagible assets.
Al the year end the free reserves stood figure amounted lo £170,32212024'. £153,946).
Structure, governanGe and management
Constitution
Wesl Midlands Anti-slavery Network is a registered charity, number 1200309, and is conslituled under a
Conslilulion.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the
terms of the Constitution. We have outsourced our human resources, and they also support our recruilmenl of
staff and Iruslees. Applicaticins are received, reviewed and a 20 rninule conversation is held with the applicant. If
both parties are suitable the applicant is offered an interview. All successful applicants are required lo provide
two references and a DBS check.
Throughout 24-25 we have slTenglhened our board of Iruslees through Ihe appointment of an additional Trustee,
with a further two Trustees, including a new Treasurer, joining shortly after the year end. These appointments
enhance the range of skills and experience available lo the 8oard and further slrerolhen governance and
f1nancial oversight.
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WEST MIDLANDS ANTI4LAVERY NETWORK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Independènt examinerfs statgment
Since the Charitys grDSS income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. l confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of ICAEW. which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn lo the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordanee wrth Aceounling and
Reporting by Charities". Statement of Recommended Pra¢lice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Slondard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in
prefe￿nce to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Slalement of Recommended Practs'ce issued on 1 April
2005 which is ￿ferred to in the extant regulation5 but has been withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for the accounts lo provide a Ir¢Je and fair view in accordance with
the Generally Accepted Accounting Pradicg effective for reportin9 periods beginnin9 on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material r8spect'.
accounting records were not kept in respect ￿ the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act.. or
the accounts do not accord wrth those records,. or
the accounts do not comply wrth the applicable requir8menls concerning the fom) and conlenl of
aecounls sel out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'lrue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wtth the examination to which
allenlion should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees. as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might stsle to the Charity's
Trustees those rnallers l am required lo stale lo them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law, I do not a¢¢ept or assume iesponsibility lo anyone other than the
Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for thi5 report.
Signed."
S J Tweedle
Dated..
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Bsc FCA DChA
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WEST MIDLANDS ANn4LAVERY NEfwoRK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2026
Independent gxamlner's report to th• Trustees of West Mldlands Antl.Slavery Netr￿rk I'th•
Charlty'l
l Teport to the charity Trustees on my examination of tho a¢counls of the Charity for the year ended 7 September
2025.
Responslbllltle8 and basls of roport
A$ the Truste85 of the Charty you are rg$ponsible for the preparatlon of the ac¢ounl$ in accordan¢e with the
requir¢ments of the Charitlos Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act'i.
I report in respect of my examination of the Ch8ritls accounts carried out under $gclh)n 145 of the 2011 Act and
in ¢arrying out my examination I have followed the applicab￿ Directions grven by the Charity Commission under
section 145{511b) of the 2011 Act.
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WEST MIDLANOS ANTI.SLAVERY NETWORK
TRIJSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEPIBER 2025
Stalem•nt of Trust¢fjS' I￿POnsIbIlItIe8
The Trustees arn responsible for yepadng the Trustees, ￿pOrt and the financlal ststements 6n accordance wth
Applicable law and United Klngdom Accounting Stsndards {Uniled Klngdom Generalty Accepted Accounting
Prdclicel.
The law appllcable lo charitios In England & Wale$ requires the Tfu$tee$ to prepar8 financlal statements for
ea¢h finandal which give a true and falr vtew ol the stste of affairs of the Charity and of ils ino)ryung resources
and applicallon ol resources, Including Its Income and expendiluro. for that perh)d. In preparing thes& financial
sialemenls. the Trustees are Tequlred to..
select suilable sccounbng pokc¢e$ and then appty ttjem ¢cfflsislen¢ty;
obserye the methods and prineiple$ ol the Charilles SORP IFRS 1021:
make judgments and accounting estimates thal are reasonable and pwdentr
stale whether applicable VK Accounting Standards {FRS 1021 have been followed. sublecl to any malerfal
departLI￿S di$¢iosed and explained in the financSal statements".
prepare the financlal statefftents on the going ¢oncem basis unless rt 1$ inappropriate lo presume that the
Charty wll conlinue In bus4ness.
The TnJslee$ are responsiblo for keeplng adequate acccunting reeords that aro suffiuenl to show and explain
the Chartys transactions ond disdose with reasonable accuracy al any 15me the finan¢kal position ol tho Charity
and enable them lo ensure that the financlal slalements compty with the Charilies Act 2011. the Charity
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Constitution. They are also responsiblg for
safeguarding the assets of the Charbty and henee for tsklng reasonable $teps for the prevention and deteCt￿n ol
fraud and other IT￿gularitie￿
Apwoved by order olthe membws ol the board ol Tnjslees and stgned 4)n titelr behalf by.
(Chair of Trustees)
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TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEM8ER 2025
Stru¢turei govemance and management {continued)
b. Methods ot appolntment or electlon of Trustees
The managgmenl of the Charity is Ihg responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the
terms of the Conslitulion. We have outsourced our human resourees, and they also support our recruilmenl of
staff and Iruslee5. Applications are received, reviewed and 8 20 minute conversation Is held with the applicant. If
both parties are suitable the applicant is offered an interview. All successful applicants are requirod lo provide
references and a DBS chèck.
Throughout 24-25 we have strengthened our board of trustees through the appointment of an additional Trustee,
with a further two Trustees, including a new Treasurer, joining shortly after the year end. These appointments
enhance the range of skills and experience available lo the Board and further stren9then govgrnance and
rinancial oversight.
c. Flnancial risk management
Thffjughout the year, the Trustees have maintained a strong focus on sound finaneial management ensuring that
the organisalion remains resilient and welkposilioned to deliver rts eharilable objeelives. Investment in our
process8s. training, and digital capability, alongside the continued development of a skilled and collaboratlVO
team, has strengthened our operational effectiveness an(S supports OUT plans for ongoing improvement. In
addition, the organisalion has worked collaboratNely lo develop 8 Ihree-year financial strategy alongside ils
business strategy, supported by external expertise, placing us in a stronge¥ position to plan confidentW for the
future, with an idea of how we can divetsfy our fvnding streams.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the Charty Is exposed, Ih05e related lo the operations and
finances of the Charity and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to miligale exposure lo the
major risks.
Plans for future periods
The coming year
We will ensure we commit to maintaining our five year strategy plan along with our financial strategy including..
Continue to fundraise and identify diverse funding streams
Continue to provKJe the best possible care and support lo the ever increasing numbers of SUNNors in the
region and beyond
Continue lo review our processes to make sure we're continualty making our work effici8nt
Continue lo offer our lived experience advisory panel lo all stakeholders and promote their work.
Embed cuf(ural competency in our work and influence il in the work ol stakeholders
Represent our work regionally and nationally and continue lo influence change in policy procedure and
9151alion
Identify academic research opportunities
Identify staff training needs, provide support and seek innovative ways in which lo allract and rètain staff
Identify way5 in which Al can be used ethically to enhance our work
stsrting wrth an internal workshop In February 26 we will seek innovative ways in which to engage and
support industry. We will also review our income streams where we provide training and support to our
stskeholders
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WEST MIDLANDS ANTI4LAVERY NETWORK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Restrlcted Unrastri¢ted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Nolo
Incom8 from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
360.015
87,348
6,000
2.057
447,363
6.000
2.057
466,513
11,294
15
Total Income
360,015
95,405
455,420
477,822
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable aclivitios
6,575
70,041
6,575
413.983
4,8r5
367,839
343.942
Total expenditure
343.942
76,616
420.558
372,714
Net movement In funds
16,073
18,789
34,862
105, 108
R￿On¢l11atl0n of funds:
Total fund5 brought fO￿ard
Nel movement in funds
103,764
16,073
156,640
18,789
260,404
34.862
155,296
105, 108
Total funds carried forward
119,837
175,429
295.266
260,404
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in th& year.
Thg notes on pages 13 10 26 form part of these financial stalemenls.
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BALANCE SHEET
ASAT7 SEPTEMBER 2025
2025
2024
Not•
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
12
S107
2,694
5,107
2.694
Current as¥•ts
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
13
8,858
293,418
54,352
212.262
302.2T8
266.614
Current IlablliU•$
Creditors.. ar￿unIS falling due within one
year
14
112,1171
(4904)
Net ctsrrenl assets
290,159
257.710
Total ass¢ts1gss current Il•bllitles
29&266
260.404
Total net assets
295,266
260.404
Charlty funds
ReStr￿led fvnds
Unrestricled fund$
15
15
119.837
175,429
103. 764
156.a40
Total lund$
29S266
260,404
The finandal statements wefe approved and aulhorised for issue by thg Trustees and swned on their behalf by.
(Chair of Trustees)
Date.. 3. 13. 2ot
The notes on pages 13 to 26 lorm part ofthese finanaal stslements.

WEST MIDLANDS ANTI4LAVERY NETWORK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
General infomiation
Wesl Midlands Anli-slavery Ne￿rk is a Charitsble Incorporated Organisalion, Charity numbgr 1200309.
It was registered with the Charity Commission 8 September 2022. The registe￿d office is shown on
page 1 of this report.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statomènts
The financial statement8 have been p￿pared in accordance wf(h the Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their a¢¢ounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191, Ihe Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Wesl Midlands Anli-slavery Network meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othorwis¢
slated in the relevant accounting policy.
Wesl Midlands Anli-slavery Netsvorf( meets tho dofinition of a public benefit entty under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially ￿CogniSed at historical Cost or transath'on value unless otherwise
slated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income 15 recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, il is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of Income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Slalemenl of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of
income received for specrfic purposes bul not expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, ils
recognition is deferred and included in ¢redilors as deferred income. Where enlillemenl occurs
beftsre income is received. the income is acciued.
Income tsx recoverable in relation lo investment income is recognised at the time the investment
income is receivable.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit
to a third paty, it Is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in selllemenl and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by aclivily. The costs
of each activity are made up of the lolal of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each aclivily. DiTecl costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated directly
lo that aclivily. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and support C0515 which are
not attributable to a single activity are apportioned b￿￿een those activities on a basis consistent with
the use of resources. Central staff costs are 8IIoc8led on the basis of lime spent. and deprsciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expendrture on raising funds include8 all expenditure incurred by the Charity lo raise funds for ils
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charilable trading.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Accounting policies {continuedl
2.3 Expenditure Icontlnugdl
Expenditure on char((able activities is incurred on direclty undertaking the activities which further the
Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Government grants
Govemment grants relating lo tangible fixed assets are Irealed as deferred incom8 and released lo
the Slalemenl of financial activities upon the completion of the relevant performance-related
conditions. Other grants that are not subjed lo performance-related conditions are credited lo the
Statement of financial activities as the grant proceeds are received. Grants received prior to the
revenue recognition criteria being satisfied are recognised as a liability.
2.5 Redundancy and tormlnatlon
In cases of redundancy, slatulory terms will apply. After serving 2 years and up lo 12 years
employees are enlilled 10 51alutory notice of 1 week for each full year worted or one month's pay,
whichever is greater_ Termination pay may be given lieu of nglice.
2.6 Interest receivable
Inte￿$1 on funds held on deposit is Included when receivable and the amount ¢an be measured
reliably by the Charity,. this is nomially upon notification of the interest paKI or payable by the
institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.7 Tanglble fixed assets and dgpreciatlon
Tangible fixed assets costing £100 or more a￿ capilalised and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the ¢osl or value of the asset can be measured reliabty.
Tangible fixed assets are inilialty recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost modd, tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impaimienl
losses. All costs incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working condilMJn should be
included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is Charged so as lo allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives, using the slraighl-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis..
Office equipment
Computer equipment
25Yfj
25Q
2.8 DebtOTS
Trade and other debtors are recognised al the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid nel of any trade discounts due.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Accounllng pollcles Icontinuedl
2.9 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short.lerm highly liquid investments with a short malurty
of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.10 Liabilltlgs and provlslons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and the amount
of the settlement can be eslimaled reliably.
Liabili(ies are recognised al the amount that the Charity anlicipales il will pay lo settle the debt or the
amount il has received as advanced payments for the good5 or services il musl provide.
2.11 Flnancial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic finaneial
inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al transaction value and subsequently
measured al their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.12 Pènsions
The Charty operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the
amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.13 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance ol the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
puryjoses.
Restricted funds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purpos8s. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each reslricled
fund is Sel out in the notes lo the financial stalemenls.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated lo the appropriate fund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Incomè from donations and legacles
Restrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
fund$
2025
Total
funds
2024
Donatlons
other donations
6,410
Donations subtotal
6,410
Donation from WMASN CIC
Grants
Government grants
Similar incoming resources
177
177
301,268
145,118
800
216,577
143,438
84,691
1,680
800
220,212
238,391
Subtotal
360.015
87,348
447,363
460, 103
360.015
87,348
447.363
466, 513
Total 2024
47T,503
49,010
466.513
Government grants received in the year include gran15 from the Wa￿l¢k$hIre Police and Crime
Commissioner, Wesl Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner and Bimiingham City Council.
The donations figure includes the use of a building as a safe house. provided by Birmingham City
Council. This is included within doanlions and expenditure at the value slated in the lease agregmenl.
Incorne from Charltable actlvltl8s
Restrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tolal
funds
2024
Income from charitable activities
6,000
6.000
11.294
Total 2024
6, 714
4,580
11,294
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WEST MIDLANDS ANTI-SLAVERY NEfwoRK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2026
Investment income
Unrestrlctod
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Interest received
2,057
2,057
15
Total 2024
15
15
Expenditura on raising funds
Costs of raising voluntsry Income
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
202S
Total
funds
2024
Fundraising consultant
6,575
6.575
4,875
Total 2024
4,875
4,875
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Restrlcled Unrestrl¢ted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Charitablè Aclivrties
343,942
70,041
413.983
367,839
Total 2024
346, 702
21,137
367.839
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NOTes TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Analysls of gxpendltur• by actlvltl•s
Actlvltlos
und8rtakon
diractly
2025
Support
costs
2023
Total
funds
2025
Tot81
fvnds
2024
Charttable A¢tivfties
203.181
210.802
413,983
367,839
Tot812024
204, 985
162.854
367,839
Analysis of dlrect costs
Total
fund$
2025
Total
funds
2024
Actlvltles
202S
Staff costs
Service user costs
Safehouse rent, fumishings and equipment
Evaluation
Inlgrpreting
Util￿'eS
Miscellan￿U5
Forum
183,919
2,942
1,211
7,429
1,489
4,850
1,341
183,919
169.676
6.204
6,998
7,429
1,489
4.860
1,341
651
2.513
1,812
17.131
203,181
203.181
204,985
Tot812024
204,985
204,985
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WEST MIDLANDS ANTI-SLAVERY NETWORK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Analysls of expendlture by actlvtties Icontinuedl
Analysls of support Costs
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Activities
2025
staff costs
Depreciation
Communications
other staff costs
Staff training, seminars & conferences
Travel & 5ubsislence
Office costs
Professional fees
Infomalion technology
Health and Safety
Bank charges
Promotional material
Miscellaneous
Insurance
99,001
1.596
1,586
22.374
4.420
1.888
7,833
6,800
1,480
2.450
180
99,001
1,596
1,586
22,314
4,420
1,888
7.833
6.800
1,480
2.450
180
84,979
766
796
8,047
4,685
1,254
4.349
4,573
5,190
1,814
175
697
502
6.108
38,919
280
280
13,956
8,492
40,526
13.956
6,492
40,526
Subconlraclors
210,802
210,802
162,854
Total 2024
162,854
162,854
Indopond8nt 9xamingrf$ remungratlon
2025
2024
Fees payable lo the Charitvs independent examiner fof the independent
examination of the Charit15 annual accounts
Fees payable lo the Chartys independgnl examiner in respect of..
All other services not included above
2,964
2,880
180
353
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
14 Cr•dltorn: Amounts falllng du• wlthln ono y•ar
2026
2024
Trade cr¢dRors
Other taxation and social securty
Pension creditor
other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
3.265
1,601
876
4232
2,143
1,538
7T3
3,713
2.880
12.117
8,904
2025
2024
Deferred income al 8 Septembgr 2024
Amounts released from previous periods
56,296
(56.296)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
15. Statement of funds
Statement of funds- current year
Balance at 8
September
2024
Balance at 7
September
2025
Income Expènditure
Unrestrictod funds
General Funds- all funds
156,640
95,405
176,6161
175.429
Restrlcted lunds
Operations Manager I SASCC
Staff funding
National Lottery Community grant
Core costs
Indepedenl Modom Slavery Advoca18- Wesl
Midlands
Ind8pendenl Modern Slavery Advocate
Watwickshire
Lived Experienca Panel
Modern Slavery Policy and Eviden￿ Centre
Awards for all
33,980
123,652
44.286
24.414
132,4781
167,3331
1111,7371
122,02SI
1,504
99.799
{57,722)
2,389
43.480
9.729
28,313
36.193
137,1311
27.375
13,298
4,746
4,200
48.8S1
28.639
139,1111
130,1591
23,036
3.226
4.200
18,030
20.000
13,9701
103,764
360,015
1343,9421
119.837
Total of funds
260,404
455,420
1420.5581
295.266
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
15.
Statemènt of funds Icontinuedl
Restricted funds comprise of:
Operations Manager I SASCC - Operab'ons Manager salary and costs fvnded by the West Midlands
Police and Crime Commissioner
Staff funding - Bimiingham City Council Modern Slavery Coordinator funded by Birmingham Cf(y Council
National Lollery C¢Jmmunity Grant - Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund lo run a Safe
House for v￿tiM$ of slavery and trafficking including salaries. cos15. and all house expenses. The
negative fund balance is due lo timing drffefences between income and expendrture of this 4 year grant.
Core Costs
Funding for Wesl Midlands Anti Slavery Ne￿Ork covering part of the salary for the
Executive Director and Business Manager, and accountancy and rent costs. Funded by the Wesl
Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner .
Independent Modern Slavery Advixate Wesl Midlands
Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
Funding for the IMSA role from the Wesl
Safehouse rent- gift in kind
Independent M¢)dern Slavery Advocate
Warwickshire
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner
Funding for the IMSA role from the
Lived Experience Panel - lo advise on Slavery and Trafficking from a lived experience perspective
Modern Slavery Policy and Evidence Centre funding for research into professionals experience in
slavery and trafficking
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
15. Statement of funds Icontinuedl
ststement of funds- prlor year
Balance at
I September
2023
Balan￿ al
Transfers 7 S8ptemb8r
in/oul
2024
InGome Expondilure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
133,084
53,605
(26,012)
(4.037)
156, 640
Restrlcted funds
Operations Manager I SASCC
Staff funding
National Lottery Community
grant
Core costs
Indapedenl Modem Slavery
Advocate- West Midlands
Safehouse rent
Independent Modern Slavery
Advocate - Warwickshiro
LNed Experience Panel
Modern Slavery Policy and
Evidence Centre
2.866
4,179
37,260
85,400
(42, 742)
(46.099)
2.Ot6
43.480
144,073
23,305
{134,344)
(25,326)
9, 729
2,021
t5, 167
43,541
6,400
(30,395)
(6,400)
28,313
48,885
28,639
(35,589)
(23,893)
13.296
4.746
6, 714
f2.514)
4.200
22 212
424.217
(346. 702)
4,037
103, 764
Total of funds
Y55,296
477, 822
(372. 714J
260,404
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
16. Analysis of net assets batween funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
R9Stricted Unrastricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
5,107
182.439
112,1171
5,107
302,276
112,117}
119,837
Total
119,837
175,429
295,266
17.
Penslon commitments
The Charify operates a defined eontribulion pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are hgld
separately from those of the Charity in an independenlty administered fund. The pension cost charge
represents contributions p8yable by the charity lo the fund and amounted to £5.248. 01 this £773 was
payable to the fund al the balance sheet date and is included in creditors.
18. Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any
outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 7 September 2025.
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