Registered Charity No: 1203892
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees. Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Re￿iptS & Payrnents Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
io
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
11-12
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RESOLLrrE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
PEIUOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Full Name:
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
Registered Charity
Number:
1203892
Correspondence
Address:
Resolute Women's Supwrt Servlces
Ila Regent Street
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2HT
Trustees:
Jo Stanley-cook
Mandy Steele
Lucy Powell
Dr Elizabeth Dalgargo (Appointed February 2025)
Manveet Chhina (Appointed January 2025)
Chair:
Lucy Powell
Bankers:
Virgin Money
IA Peel Square
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 2PL
Independent Examln•r:
Stephanle Tolson
Communlty Accountant
Bcvs Servlces
23 Queens Road
Barnsley
S71 IAN
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
TRu￿EES. REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trust￿ present thelr annual report and accounts for the period 7th July 2023 to 315t
December 2024.
Structurei governan¢¢ and management
Resolute Women's Support Services is a Charitable Incorporated Oryanisation (CIO),
reglstered with the Charity Commission and governed by its constitution, dated 7 July 2023.
Prior to the incorporation of the CIO, Resolute Women's Support Services was an
unincorporated association. The CIO acquired the charitable ftjnds and actlvities of the
unincorporated charity on 07 July 2023.
The members of the CIO are the charity trustees. Membership of the CIO cannot be
transferred to anyone else. The liability of each member In the event of winding-up Is
Ilmited to a sum not exceedlng £1, but apart from that the members of the CIO have no
Ilabillty to contribute to assets and no personal responsiblllty for settling debts and Ilabilities
In the event of winding up.
The affairs of the charity are managed by the trustees, who may exercise all the powers of
the charity.
Appolntment of Trustees
In accordance wlth the terms of the constitution, there must be at least three charity
trustees. If the number falls below this mlnimum, the remalning trustees can act only to
call a meeting of the trustees or appolnt a new trustee. There is no maximum number of
tNstees.
Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appolnted for a term of three
years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charlty trustees. En
selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have
regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effertlve administration of the
CIO.
Each new trustee Is given a copy of the constitution and the latest trustee's annual report
and accovnts, on or before appolntment.
The trustees who served during the year are shown on page 3 of this report.
Charitable aims and objectives
The objectlves of the charity are,.
To relieve the distress and suffemng of vlrtlms of domestlc abuse, in partlcular but
not exclusively by the provision of advice and prartical support.
Public Benefit Statement
The Tru5tee5 have paid due regard to the Charity Commlsslon guidance on public
benefit reporting in deciding what actlvlties the charlty should undertake. Thi5 report
illustrates the activities undertaken to support the publlc benefit requirement.
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
TRUSTEES. REPORT Contlnued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Annual report of activities, achievements and performance durlng the period
l. Introduction and Overview
Thi5 report covers the actlvitles and financial position of Resolute Women's Support for the
period from July 2023 to December 2024. The charlty has continued to provide critical
servlces and support for women and children affected by domestic abuse, operating with a
focus on survivor-centred approaches. During this period, the charity has made signlficant
progress in our core mission to empower, advocate for, and sUPPOrt women Impacted by
domestic abuse.
2. Charitable Activities and Achievements
Throughout this period, Resolute Women's Support has continued to deliver a range of vital
services to survivors of domestlc abuse In Barnsley and the surrounding areas. Our
activitles included:
Peer Support and One-to-one Support: We provided direct 5UPPOrt to over 500
women an(i children, helping them to access crucial servlces and navigate complex
issues related to domestic abuse.
The Lotus Charity Shop: Launched as a safe space for women to access holistic
seNices, The Lotus continue5 to act as a community hub for disclosure and support. This
initiative also helped reduce the stlgma arou nd domestic abuse, while providing an
additional revenue stream for the charity. We are grateful for a grant from Awards for
All to support this resource.
Campaigning and Advocacy: We continued to ampllfy the volces of survivors,
engaging in local campaigns to raise a￿a￿nesS and influence policy on issues relating to
domestic violence. We worked closely with local authorities to ensure our vol￿5 were
heard on the topic of domestic abuse.
Training and Education: We ran several educational sessions for profe55lonals,
volunteers, and members of the public to enhance their understanding of domestic
abuse and improve community response. We also secured fundlng from Brelms Trust to
support development of an onllne learnlng communlty for whlch we are most grateful.
Our services continue to be delivered on a volunteer-led basis, and we alm to expand our
reach and increase the impart of our services in the future.
3. Trustees, Responsibillties and Governance
As Trustees, we are committed to ensuring that Resolute Women's Support Is run efficiently
and responsibly. The charity is governed by a group of trustees who meet regularly to
review our activities and strateglc direction. We ensure that the charity adheres to its core
mission, complies with legal requirements, and upholds the highest standards of
transparency and accountability.
Durlng thls perlod, we have implemented the following:
Strategic Planning: We have worked on developing a longer-term strategy for the
charity, with the aim of Scaling up services and ensuring sustainabillty.
Risk Management: We have continued to monitor risks associated with the charity's
operations, including financial risks, safeguarding rlsks, and reputational risks.
Appropriate measures have been put in place to mltigate these rlsks.
Volunteer and Staff Development: We have invested in training and developing our
volunteers and staff, ensuring that they have the skills and knowledge required to
provide high-quality services.
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
TRUSTEES. REPORT continued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4. Plans for the Future
Looking ahead, Resolute Women's Support plans to..
Expand our reach and support more women and children afferted by domestic abuse.
Cont5nue to enhance The Lotus Charity Shop's impact as a community hub and
addltlonal source of Income for the charity.
Increase our fundraising efforts and apply for new grants to ensure the flnancial
sustainability of our operations.
Develop and launch new educational and outreach programmes to increase publlc
awareness of domestic abuse and its efferts on indivlduals and famllies.
We will also contlnue to monltor and evaluate our Serv1￿ to ensure we are providing the
best Possible support to survivors of domestic abuse.
Resolute Women's Support remalns committed to supporting women and children affected
by domestlc abuse in Barnsley. We are grateful to all of our volunteers, staff, donors, and
partners who help us continue our work. We look forward to another year of growth,
impact, and positive change as we work to empower survlvors of domestic abuse and make
a lastlng dlfference Sn our community,
The Charity's policy on reserves
The trustees recognise the need to keep reserves at a level whlch will give the charity
Stability to enable it to continue to operate in the future, For these purposes, the charlty
will aim to maintain a general reserve in the region of £5,000 at any one time, with a vlew
to increasing this as necessary once the activities of the charlty become more established.
The actual level of reserves held by the charity on 31.12.24. represented by unrestricted
funds, was £980. As thls Is only the first perlod of the charity the trustees consider the level
of reserves at the year end to be appropriate.
Rèlated partles
The trustees consider that there are no related parties to the charlty.
Trustees rnsponsibilities for the financial staternents
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records whlch disclose with
reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity at any time and enable the trustees
to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The trustees are a150 responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud or other Irregularltles.
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
TRUSTEES, REPORT contlnued
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Financ•al Positlon
The financial statements are set out in pages 9 to 12. The Receipts and Payments Account
shows a surplus for the period of £8,843. The total funds of the charity at the period-end stand
at £16,329. The reserves of the charity, represented by unrestricted funds, stand at £980 at
the period-end.
The trustees declare that they have approved the report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signed:
Date: 26 March 2025
Lucy Powell. Chalr
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 9 to 12.
Respective responslbllltles of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this perlod, under sertlon 144 (2) of the Charltles
Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts. under Section 145 of the 2011 Act"
follow the procedures laid down In the general dlrectlons given by the Charity
Commissloners under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether partlcular matters have come to my attention
Basls of independent examiner's report
My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the general d1￿ctionS given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountlng record5 kept by
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes
conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations
from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr vlew, and the report is limlted to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention-
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements to keep accountlng records, in accordance with section 130 of the 2011
Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply wlth
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met",
or
2. to whlch, In my opinion, attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper
understanding of the account5 to be reached.
signed
Date: 26 March 2025
stephanie Tolson
Community Accountant
BCVS Services
23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 IAN
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
RE¢EIFfs AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2023-24
Totsl
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Note
Receipts
Grants Recelved
Fundraising & Donations
Other Income
27,600
27,600
14,546
50
14,546
50
Total receipts
Payments
Rent & Room Hire
Events & Activities
EquSpment, Fixtures & Fittlngs
Repairs & Maintenance
Admin & Office costs
Insurance
Marketlng & Publicity
Volunteer Expenses
Training
Bookkeeping & Accountancy
Misuse of funds
Sundry & Miscellaneous Expenses
12,038
445
2,587
12.038
2,256
3,795
75
7,157
565
408
3,036
1,927
1,229
572
295
1,811
1,208
75
5,782
226
162
2,776
1,375
339
246
260
1,927
468
761
572
243
52
Total payments
Surplus/{Deficit)
Transfers In
980
7,863
7,486
8,843
7,486
Total Funds Carried Forward
980
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Virgin Bank Ojrratt knrt
Petty Cash
£16,141
£188
£14329
2024
£37
£37
Laptw. wnters & ccfftputer
se￿rity Carrwas
shd￿ng & acthes rails
cffi￿ Fumiture
le
Llabllltle&'
£650
£650
The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Date: 26 March 2025
Lucy Powell, Chair
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
l. Accounting policies
Basis of the re a ratlon of the accounts
The flnancial statements have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basls whlch
summarises the movement of cash in and out of the organisation. In this context'cash,
Includes cash equivalents, such as bank accounts where cash can be readily avallable to pay
debts as they fall due. This format of accounts Is available to non-company charities with gross
annual income of £250,000 or less.
ific
tion of income & ex
endlture
Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts using natural classification.
Pri
rcom
aratives
Prlor year comparatives are not included as this is the first accour)ting perlod of the Charllable
Incorporated Organisation.
ur
The charity maintains an unrestricted fund which represents funds which are expendable at the
discretion of the trustees In furtherance of the objects of the charlty. Unrestrlcted funds may
arise from grants and donatlons of a general nature, member subscrlptions & fees, charges for
goods and service provided and payment for setvice contrarts delivered.
Restricted funds may be provided to the charity for particular purposes and may only be spent
for the purposes for which they were given. Any balance remaining outstandlng on a restrlcted
fund at the end of the year Is carrled forward as a balance on the fund, unless permisslon has
been given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding. Restricted funds
will arise from grants and donations given to the charity for specific purposes.
2. Transfer$-In
The following funds were transferred to the CIO from Resolute Women's Support Services
{Unincorporated Association) on 7th July 2023.,
General unrestrlcted funds - £0
Restricted grants - £7,486 (see note 6)
3. Grants Received
2023-24
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restrfrted
funds
funds
Brelm5 Trust
National Lottery Awards for All
Asda
6,000
20.000
1,600
6,000
20.000
1,600
27,600
27.600
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RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4. Trustee payments, benefits and expenses
Other than reimbursement of items purchased on behalf of the Charity, there were no
payments, remuneration or expenses made to trustees during this accounting period.
5. Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions in this accounting period.
6. Independent Examination of accounts
The cost of the independent examlnation and accountancy servlces for the year was £650.
7. Restricted Funds
Transfer$
In
Closing
Payment5 Balanc¢
RKelpt$
National Lottery Awards for All
Sarah Chorlton Fund
Brelms Trust
As¢Ja
2,772
4,714
20,000
(11,9141
(4.7141
(2,1871
(9221
10.858
6.000
1,600
3.813
678
Total
7,486
27,600
(19,737)
15,349
National Lottery Awards for All grant funding received in 2023 and 2024 towards
rent, office costs, equipment and developing a new website. The balance of the 2024
grant is carried forward to the 2025 fi nancial year.
Sarah Chorlton Fund grant funding received by the unIn￿rporated charity in 2023
towards rent and DBS checks at the start up of the organlsation. This grant was fully
spent.
Brelms Trust - grant funding received In 2024 for core costs. The charity used the
funds to develop tralnlng courses, deslgn course manuals and cover trainer and
accreditatlon costs. The remainlng balance of £3,813 Is carrled forward to 2025 to be
spent in the next financial year.
Asda - grant funding for therapy and art events and office supplles. The remaining
balance of £678 is carried forward to 2025 to be spent in the next financial year.
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