Registered Charity No: 1203892 RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Administrative Informatlon Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts & Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities io Notes to the Financial Statements 11-13 Page 2
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Full Name: RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES Registered Charity Number: 1203892 Correspondence Address: Resolute Women's Support Servlces Ila Regent street Bamsley South Yorkshlre S70 2HT Trustees: Jo Stanley-cook (Resigned October 2025) Mandy Steele Lucy Powell Manveet Chhina (Appointed January 2025) Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno (Appointed February 2025) Cheryl Kwok (Appointed August 2025) Mark Storey, DL (Appointed October 2025) Arnita Fearon {Appolnted February 2025, resigned Ortober 2025) Chalr: Lucy Powell (Chair until February 2025) Amlta Fearon (Chair from February until October 2025) Mark Storey, DL {Chair from October 2025) Bankers: Virgln Money IA Peel Square Barnsley South Yorkshlre S70 2PL Independent Examlner: Stephanie Tolson Community Accountant Bcvs Services 23 Queens Road Bamsley S71 IAN Page 3
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES TRvsfEES' REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present thelr annual report and accounts for the year endlng 31" December 2025. structurei governance and management Resolute Women's Support Services Is a Charltable Incorporated Organlsatlon (CIO), registered wlth the Charlty Commlssion and governed by its constitution, dated 7 July 2023. Prior to the incorporation of the CIO, Re501ute Women's Support Services was an unlncorporated association. The CIO acquired the charltable funds and activities of the unlncorporated charity on 07 July 2023. The members of the CIO are the charity twstees. Membership of the CIO cannot be transferred to anyone else. The Ilabillty of each member In the event of windlng-up is limited to a sum not exceedlng £1, but apart from that the members of the CIO have no liablllty to contribute to assets and no personal responsibility for settllng debts and Ilabllities in the event of windlng up. The affairs of the charity are managed by the trustees, who may exercise all the powers of the charlty. Appointment of Trustees In accordance with the temis of the constitution, there must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below thi5 minimum, the remainlng trustees can act only to call a meeting of the trustees or appoint a new trustee. There is no maximum number of trustees. Apart from the first charlty trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meetlng of the charity trustees. In selectlng individuals for appointment as charSty trustees, the charlty trustees must have regard to the skllls, knowledge and experlence needed for the effective adminlstration of the cio. Each new trustee Is glven a copy of the constltutSon and the latest trustee's annual report and accounts, on or before appointment. The trustees who served during the year are shown on page 3 of this report. Charitable alms and objectlves The objectlves of the charlty are: To relieve the distress and suffering of victims of domestic abuse. in particular but not exclusively by the provision of advice and practical support. Publlc Benefit Statement The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charlty Commlsslon guidance on public benefit reporting i n deciding what activities the charity should undertake. This report illustrates the artivities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement. Page 4
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES TRusfEES' REPORT contlnuod YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Annual report of activltles, achlevements and performance durlng the year l. Introductlon and Overvlew Thls report covers the actlvities and financial position of Resolute Women's Support for the period from January 2025 to December 2025. The charity has contlnued to provide crltScal services and support for women and children afferted by domestic abuse, operating wlth a focu5 on survivor-centred approaches. Durlng thls period, the charity has made significant progress in our core mission to empower, advocate for, and support women impacted by domestlc abuse. We now have I paid member of staff our CEO Deborah Jones (From 28110/25) who has worked as a volunteer from the launch of the charity in 2022. We've renovated the Lotus Hub to give extra therapy space and to also launch a coffee shop. 2. Charltable Actlvltles and Achlevements Throughout thls perlod, Resolute Women's Support has continued to deliver a rdnge of vltsl services to survlvors of domestic abuse in Barnsley and the surroundlng areas. Our actlvltles included: Peer Support Groups - women Resolute's peer support groups offer survivor-led, trauma-informed spaces where women can share experiences, reduce isolation, and build mutual support. Facllltated by staff with lived experience, groups empower participants through connection, shared understanding, and practlcal coplng strategles, helplng sU1vOrS rebuild confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Advocacy Support We provlde one-to-one advocacy and support for suNivors navlgating the criminal and family justice systems. Trained advocates offer emotional support, practical guidance, ar)d safety planF)Sngi ensurlng women feel informed, believed, and supported while engaglng with legal processes durlng highly stressful and traumatic times. Therapeutic Support Packages Resolute offers funded therapeutic support packages. Including EMDR, for survlvors experlenclng trauma and PTSD. Delivered by qualified therapists, therapy helps women process abuse, reduce trauma symptoms, and improve emotional wellbeing, supporting long-temi recovery and enabling survivors to move forv4ard with greater stability and confldence. Volunteering at The Lotus The Lotus offers volunteeri ng opportunities within a safe town-centre hub, including a newly launched coffee shop, high-end clothing outlet and wellbeing space. Volunteers build confiden, develop practical and employablllty skllls, form supportive connertions, and galn experlence that supports progression into training, educatlon, or employment. Our services continue to be delivered on a volunteer-led basls, and we alm to expand our reach and increase the impact of our services in the future. We've also had a Student work placement volunteer for the shop from the local college. Workplace Domestlc Abuse Tralning Resolute Wornen's Support delivers accredited online domestic abuse tralnlng to workplaces, equipping employers and staff to recognise abuse, respond safely and support survivors. The training Improves safeguarding, reduces risk and helps organisations meet their duty of care while creatlng informed, compasslonate, and trauma-aware working environments, Page 5
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Campaigning and Advocacy We continued to amplify the volces of survlvors. engaging in both national and local campaign5 to raise awareness and influence pollcy on issues relating to domestlc vlolence. We worked closely with local authoritie5 to ensure our voices were heard on the topic of domestic abuse. Deborah has also been a key component in drlving fOard the Tag & App Initiative wlth central government and the House of Lords. A trial of this Is now planned to take place durlng 2026 across 3 different UK Police Forces. Deborah Jones has also attended many specialist meetlngs around the UK as a guest speaker to talk about Domestic Abuse Survlvors and the Tag & App initiative. 3. Trustees. Responsibilities and Governance As Trustees, we are committed to ensuring that Resolute Women's Support is run efflclently and responslbly. The charlty is govemed by a group of trustees who meet regularly to review our activltles and strategic dlrection. We ensure that the charity adheres to its core mission, complies Wlth legal requirements, and upholds the hlghest standards of transparency and accountability. During thi5 period, we have Implemented the following: A full revlew of the governance of the charity Sncluding all the associated policy and procedural documentatlon to ensure it is all In place and up to date. Strategic Planning: We have worked on developing a longer-term strategy for the charity, with the aim of scaling up services and ensuring sustainability. Rlsk Management: We have continued to monitor risks assoclated wlth the charity's operations, including financial risks, safeguarding risks, and reputatlonal rlsks. Appropriate measures have been put In place to mitigate these risks. Volunteer and Staff Development: We have invested in tralnlng and developing our volunteers and staff, ensuring that they have the skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality servlces. We have also ensured the charlty CEO Deborah Jones became a pald member of staff and we hope to add to the paid staffing numbers over the next year. 4. Plans for the Future Looking ahead, Resolute Women's Support plans to.. Expand our reach and support more women and chlldren affected by dornestic abuse. Survlvor Recovery Retreat$ Our 5urvlvor recovery retreats provide safe, restorative spaces for women affected by abuse to rest. reflect, and rebuild. Combinlng therapeutic support, peer connection, and wellbeing activities, the retreats help 5uNivors process trauma, regain confidence, and take meaningful steps towarés recovery away from everyday pressures. Peer Support Groups - young people Resolute's peer support groups offer survivor-led, trauma-informed spaces where young people can share experiences, reduce isolation, and bulld mutual support with peers of their own age. Facilitated by staff with lived experience, groups empower participants through connection, shared understanding, and practlcal coping strategies, helping survivors rebuild confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Page 6
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES TRUSTEES. REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Therapeutic Support Packages/Creatlve workshops - young people Resolute offers funded therapeutic support packages for young survivors experlenclng trauma and PTSD. DelIved by quallfied theraplsts, therapy helps them process abuse, reduce trauma symptoms and improve emotional wellbeing. Paired wlth a range of creative workshop5 we enable young people to connect, be heard and feel supported in a safe place. Tag & App launch across trlal pollce forces During 2026 - Deborah Jones part of team worklng with Minlstry of Justice to trial this new Inltlative to protect Domestic Abuse survivors when the perpetrators are released. New Tralnlng course for Legal Professlonals for the Repeal of the Presumptlon of contact rule To be developed wlth Clalre Throssell MBE this training wlll be aimed at Legal professionals In the flrst Instance to hlghllght the changes needed in practise to accommodate the upcoming repeal of the Presumption of Contact law. The plan Is to also modify this training for other professional organisations and public servlces such as the pollce, Social services etc Increase our fundraising efforts and apply for new grants to ensure the financlal sustalnability of our operations. Develop coworking partnership opportunity with YWCA Research and develop additional partnership opportunities throughout the year We wlll also continue to monitor and evaluate our servi5 to ensure we are providing the best possible support to survivors of domestic abuse. Fiesolute Women's Support remains committed to supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse in Barnsley. We are grateful to all of our volunteers, staff, donors, and partners who help us contlnue our work. We look forward to another year of growth, impact, and positive change as we work to empower survlvors of domestlc abuse and make a lasting difference In our communlty. We'd like to thank our Grant donors.. Awards for All, Brelms Trust, Allen Lane Foundatlon, Wharfedale Foundation, Garfield Weston Fund, Webmart, Freshgate Foundation, Holgate Lodge, Screwflx, Hillards Charitable Twst, Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust & Gripple. Their charitable donations this year have enabled us to continually provide so many vltal servlces, to renovate the Lotus safe space hub as well as launch the coffee shop and to run our Peer Support workshops and new Trauma based therapies. We also want to thank local trades people who provided materials and vital skills free of charye for our renovation work at the Lotus - Wlckes, Brewers, MKM Barnsley, Ace Carpet Barnsleyi Jurassic Spark Electricians, G Hackett Plasterlng and Sliders Wardrobes. The Charlty's pollcy on reserves The trustees recognise the need to keep reserves at a level which will give the charity stability to enable it to continue to operate in the fvture. For these purposes, the charity will aim to malntaln a general reserve In the region of £5,000 at any one tlme, with a view to Increasing this as necessary once the actlvities of the charity become more established. The actual level of reserves held by the charity on 31. 12.25, represented by unrestrlcted funds, was £8,005 {2024: £980). Page 7
RESOLUTE WOM2NS SUPPORT SERVICES TRusfES REPORT contknu•d YEAR ENDED 31 DECE14BER 1025 R•lat•d rtI The trustees conslder that there are no related partles to the th8rtty. Trustee• rn8ponglbllltles for th• flnanclal $tat¢m•nts The trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accountlng records which disdose with reasonable accura the flnandal posltion of the charlty at any tlme and enable the trustees to prepa finandal statements for each flnandal year. The trustees are also responslble for safeguardlng the assets of the charfty and hence for taktng sOnable steps for the preventlon and detertSon of fraud or other iThegularttles. Flnan¢lo1 Po•ltlon The flnaThoal statements are set out in pages 10 lo 14. The Recelpts and Payments Account shows a suolus for the year of £9,329 (2024: £8,843). The total funds of the thartty at the year*nd stand at £25.658 (2024: £16,329). The reserves of the charity, represented by unrestncted funds, stand at £8.005 at the Yeaend. The trustees dedare that they have appmved the report abovo. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees: Signed: Date: 23 Marth 2026 M•rk Stor•w. DL {thalr) Page 8
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SVPPORT SERVICES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 I report on the accounts of the charlty, which are set out on pages 10 to 14. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees conslder that an audlt Is not requlred for thls year, under section 144 (2) of the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examinatlon 15 needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts, under section 145 of the 2011 Att; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions glven by the Charlty Commissioners under sertion 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon Bas•s of independent examlner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general dlrections glven by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charlty and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes conslderatlon of any un usual items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be requlred In an audit, and consequently no opinlon Is glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair 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 attentlon.. which gives me reasonable cause to belleve that in any material respect the requlrements to keep accountlng records, in accordance wlth section 130 of the 2011 Act, and to prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accounting records and comply wlth the accounting requlrements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date.. 23 March 2026 stephanle Tolson Communlty Accountant BCVS Services 23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 IAN Page 9
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT seRVICES RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 Totsl Fund5 2024 Total Funds Unre$trlrtod Funds Note Funds Recelpts Grants Received Fundraising & Donations other Income 800 40,058 24 30,200 31,000 40,058 24 27,600 14,546 50 Total Mcelpts Payments Salaries Freelan & Consultancy Rent & Room Hire Event5 & Artivities Equipment, Fixtures & Fittings Bui Idings Repairs & Maintenance utilities Admin & Office costs Website & IT Systems Insurance Marketing & Publicity Volunteer & Staff Expenses Training Accountancy Misuse of funds Sundry & Miscellaneous Expenses 3,861 18,281 1,553 344 1,088 2,662 2,461 6,322 18,281 9,210 587 1,162 3,280 1,350 4,540 6,258 159 1,937 3,942 4,075 650 1,229 12,038 2,256 3,795 75 7,657 243 74 618 1,350 3,559 6,258 159 1,317 158 4,042 981 7,157 565 408 3,036 1,927 620 3,784 33 650 572 295 Total payments Surplu$/(Defi¢it) Transfers between Funds Total Funds Bought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward 7,025 2,304 9,329 8,843 980 15,349 16,329 7,486 Page 10
ResoLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVKCES STATEMENT OF ASSEfs & LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 24 Mryln 8ank Ojrrert £25,658 £0 £16,141 £188 £16,329 2024 £0 £37 2024 PAYE Q76 £776 £816 £0 £0 £650 iaFtOF6. w1rteYs &r lI[t viffj &ac1fv5 The trustees dedare that they have approved the accounts above. Sl9ned on behalf of the charlvs trustees: Date: 23 Marth 2026 Mark SYorey• DL (Ch•lr) Pa9e 11
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 l. Accountlng pollcles Basis of the re aration of the accounts The financlal Statements have been prepared on a Recelpts & Payments basls which summarises the movement of cash In and out of the organisation. In this context'cash, includes cash equlvalents, such as bank accounts where cash can be readily available to pay debts as they fall due. Thi5 format of accounts is available to non-company tharities with gross annual income of £250,000 or less. Classificatlon of income & ex enditure Income and expenditure has been analysed In the accounts using natural classification. Funds strutture The charity malntains an unrestrtcted fund which represents funds which are expendable at the dlscretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Unrestrlcted funds may arise from grants and donations of a general nature, mernber subscriptions & fees, charges for goods and service provided and payment for service contracts dellvered. Restrlcted funds may be provlded to the charlty for partlcular purposes and may only be spent for the purposes for whlch they were given. Any balance remainlng outstandlng on a restricted fund at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on the fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding. Restrlrted fijnds wlll arise from grants and donations given to the charity for specific purposes, 2. Grants Received 2025 Total funds 2024 Total fund5 Gaffleld Weston Foundatlon Allen Lane Foundatlon The Wharfedale Foundatlon Webmart Ltd Grant Gropple Foundation Freshgate Foundatbon (unrestrlcted) Brelms Trust National Lottery Awards for All Asda 7,500 5,000 10,000 7,350 350 800 6,000 20,000 1,600 31,000 27,600 3. Trustee payments, beneflts and expenses Other than reimbursement of Items purchased on behalf of the Charity, there were no payments, rernuneration or expenses made to trustees during this or the previous accounting period. 4. Related Party Transactlons There were no related party transactions in this or the previous accounting perlod. Page 12
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 5. Independent Examlnatlon of accounts The cost of the independent examination and accountancy services for the year was £700 (2024.. £650). 6. Fund Analysis Opening Balance Closlng Balance Recelpts Payments Transf¢r$ Unrestricted funds General Fund 980 40,882 (33,857) 8,005 980 40,882 (33.857 8,005 Restricted funds National Lottery Awards for All Brelms Trust As¢Ja Garfield Weston Foundation Allen Lane Foundation The Wharfedale Foundation Webmart Ltd Grant Gripple Foundation 10,858 3.813 678 {10,858) (3,796} (678} (7,043) (2,719) (2.461) 17 7,500 5,000 10,000 7,350 350 457 2,281 7,539 7,350 (341) 15,349 30.200 27.896 Total Funds 16,329 71,082 (61.7531 25.658 7. Restricted Funds Natlonal Lottery Awards for All grant fundlng recelved In 2024 towards rent, offi costs, equipment and developing a new website. Brelms Trust - grant funding received in 2024 for core costs. The charlty used the funds to develop training courses, design course manuals and cover tralner and accreditatlon costs. Asda - grant funding in 2024 for therapy and art events and office supplies. Garfield Weston Foundation and office costs. Grant funding to cover general building, rent, utllities Allen Lane Foundation Grant fundlng to cover rent, core running costs and educatlonal materials for the Lotus. The Wharfedale Foundation staff salaries. Grant fvndlng towards peer support workshops and Page 13
RESOLUTE WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICÈS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Webrnart Ltd Grant fundlng received at the end of 2025 to fund the setting up and runnlng of Trauma Recovery Retreats. Grlpple Foundation Grant fundlng towards the refurblshment of the Lotus Therapy room including flooring and lightin9. Page 14