Safer and Supportive Salisbury Charity reg no 1205459
Annual Report and Accounts Period Ending 31st October 2024
SAFER AND SUPPORTIVE SALISBURY
Contents
Annual Report 1 Independent Examiner's Report 4 Receipts & Account 5 Statement of Assets & Liabilities 6 Notes 7
SAFER AND SUPPORTIVE SALISBURY
Trustees Report From 27 October 2023 to 31 October 2024
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the period 27 October 2023 to 31 October 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice" applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019)".
Structure, governance and management
Safer and Supportive Salisbury was incorporated intoa charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) on 27 October 2023 and is regulated by its constitution which is mased on the foundation model.
Charity number 1205459 Charity address The Quinta Middle Street Salisbury SP2 8LW
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Anne Trevett BEM (Chair) - appointed 27 October 2023 Liz Batten - appointed 27 October 2023 Irene Kohler - appointed 27 October 2023 Pip Loach - appointed 26 June 2025 Natalie Moncur - appointed 31 July 2025 Jeremy Nettle - appointed 27 October 2023 Pauline Oliver - appointed 27 October 2023 Rebecca Seymour - appointed 27 October 2023
Foundation Trustees in place, work has begun to plan succession.
Initial strategic planning day for trustees planned (delivered November 2024).
Board of 6 Foundation trustees established. Quarterly meetings of the Safer and Supportive Salisbury network held; Topic based network established for dementia, and planned for mental health support.
Partnership with Soroptimists on action on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Also partnership with Salisbury City Council on use of premises at 59 Catherine Street, Salisbury.
Objectives and activities
To promote the relief in need of the residents of Salisbury and its environs wo are in need by reason of age, illhealth, disability, financial hardship or other social or economic disadvantage.
The charity undertakes the following objectives
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Quarterly network meetings to share information and signpost to services. Work bringing together groups and services for those living with or caring for someone with
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dementia.
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Work to bring together people/organisations supporting people with mental health issues.
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Trustees Report (continued) From 27 October 2023 to 31 October 2024
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Project on women's safety.
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Continued maintenance of Sale Places scheme.
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Showcase addressing poverty in all its forms: fuel, food, housing and living costs. Partnership with Salisbury City Council taking over the tenancy of their premises 59 Catherine Street,
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• Salisbury.
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Recruitment of a Project Manager on contract to allow us to deliver projects.
Trustees established criteria for assessing proposed projects requiring compliance with the objects of the charity. Trustees have undertaken a Strategic Review exercise to ensure that guidance on public benefit directs their work.
The charity undertakes the following activities:
Continued to deliver safety project for women and girls, continuing monitoring dark spaces and
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relaunching our VAWG reporting scheme with Wiltshire Police for local women in public life. Maintained and increased our Safe Places scheme to 30. Support given to individuals planning
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Safe Places schemes in other parts of Wiltshire including Caine and Chippenham. Held a needs-focussed showcase bringing together service providers, users and voluntary
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organisations to share information. views and approaches on poverty. Published a guide to activities in the local area aimed at people who are semi/fully reclusive
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• or self-imposed housebound.
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Published 6th edition of guide to dementia services locally.
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Worked towards developing a community hub in Salisbury.
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Supported a number of emerging local groups to become established.
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Produced nine newsletters distributed to subscribers.
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Attended two community events to spread information about our work to the wider community.
Fundraising
Trustees set in place a framework to guide development over the 3 years of National Lottery funding commencing September 2024.
Financial review
The charity has strong reserves and sufficient guaranteed funding from the National Lottery to cover operations in the coming periods.
Majority of income has come from new National Lottery funding, which is guaranteed for three years. This is supported by additional grants from both local government and other organisations. Smaller donations and other income have also been received in the year.
Reserves policy
The charity is looking to set a reserves policy to ensure that sufficient reserves are held to cover the short-term running costs, as well as any unexpected expenses.
The charity is managed by trustees and supported by volunteers with appropriate skills for the tasks undertaken. There are no employees, however some activities are undertaken by contractors who are independent and selfemployed.
Risks
The Trustees hove assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Plans for future periods
The trustees will continue to work on its activities.
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Trustees Report (continued) From 27 October 2023 to 31 October 2024
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 August 2025.
Anne Trevett BEM - Chair
Natalie Moncur - Treasurer
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Safer and Supportive Salisbury
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust') for the year ended 31 October 2024 set out on pages 1-7.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation 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 giving me a cause to believe that in any material respect:
- 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
a) accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act: or b) 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 this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kevin Cooper Moore (South) LLP 33 The Clarendon Centre Dairy Meadow Lane Salisbury SP1 2TJ
Date: 29 August 2025
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Receipts & Payments
For the period ended 31 October 2024
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Notes Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Incoming Resources
Funds transferred on conversion to Charitable entity 5,952 310 6,262
Government Grants 1,441 - 1,441
National Lottery Grants 19,751 - 19,751
Other Grants 4,780 - 4,780
Community Lottery 633 - 633
Donations 1,070 2,730 3,800
Other Income 100 - 100
Total Incoming Resources 33,727 3,040 36,767
Resources Expended
Grants 120 2,250 2,370
Safe Places 860 477 1,337
Project Activities 2,792 - 2,792
Network Activities 380 - 380
Digital Support 633 - 633
Contract Staffing 5,195 - 5,195
Volunteer Expenses 44 - 44
Governance 1,800 - 1,800
Total Resources Expended 11,824 2,727 14,551
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources 21,903 313 22,216
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Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward 21,903 313 22,216
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Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the charity's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on page 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Assets & Liabilities As at 31 October 2024
| Notes 2024 £ Current assets Cash at hand and in bank 22,216 |
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| Total Current Assets | 22,216 |
| Net assets | 22,216 |
| Funds of the Charity Unrestricted 1f Restricted 1e |
21,903 313 |
| Total funds | 22,216 |
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Anne Trevett BEM - Chair Natalie Moncur - Treasurer
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 October 2024
Compliance with accounting standards
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2007), the Statement of Recommended practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (SORP 2005) issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 1993. There were no material departures from those standards.
1) Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.
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a) Basis of preparation of the financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis of accounting in accordance with the Charities Act 1993 and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
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b) Donations and other voluntary income
Voluntary income is received by way of donation and gifts. It is shown in full when received.
- c) Grants receivable
Grants are recognised in full in the period in which they are received.
- d) Resources expended
Resources expended on charitable activities are recognised in full when paid.
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e) Restricted funds Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as required by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is allocated to the relevant fund. Income derived from these funds are retained within the funds concerned.
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f) Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds are funds which are not restricted.
2) Trustees emoluments and related party transactions
None of the Trustees received any remuneration for their role as Trustee in the year.
None of the Trustees or other persons related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into during the year.
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