Company registration number.. 02455838
Charity registration number: 328598
Ahimsa
(A company Ilmltad by guar8nt88)
Annual Report and Flnancial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
WESTCOTTS
CHAR TERED ACCOVNTANTS
& BUSINess ADviseRS

Ahimsa
Contents
Trustees, Report
2to4
Independent Examiner's Report
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Reference and Administrative Details
Chalrman
Ms Ilona Rosson-Jones
Trustees
Ms Ilona Rosson-Jones
Mr Stuart Walker
Mr Alistair Edward Thompson
Ms Rose Banfield
Ms Maria Souness
Mrs Clare Margaret Baker
328598
Charfty Reglstratlon Number
Company Reglstratlon Number 02455838
The charity is incorporated in England and Wales.
Unit 16 Craigla Drfve
Plymouth
PL13J8
R•glstsrnd Offlca
Independent Examlnar
Westcotts
Independent Examlner
Plym House
3 Longbrldge Road
Plymouth
Marsh Mllls
Devon
PL6 8LT
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Trustees. Report
The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together
with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with th8
Flnanclal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1
January 2019).
Objectives and actlvltles
Objects and alms
Ahimsa have been running as a charity since 1990 challenglng and supporting perpetrators of abuse
to Cease thelr violent and abusive behaviour to become responsible and loving human beings. As part
of our s8r4lce we deliver the integrated partner support sen/ice, providing in-depth Counselling, safety
advice, and information on other services. We also provide bespoke trainlng to agencies to promotè
engagement with perpetr8tors and thelr familles
Public ￿nefit
The trust88s confinn that they have complled wlth the requlrements of section 17 of tha Charities Act
2011 to have due regard to the publlc benefit guldance publlshed by the Charlty Commlsslon for
England and Wales.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act
2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for
England and Wales.
Achlevaments and perfomiance
DAPP and Integrated Partner Support Servlce
Durlng the twelve month perlod Ahlmsa has continued to deliver Its core servlce provlslon, the
Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme and the Integrated Partner seNlce. Wlth the m8Jorlty of
referrals Into these provision vla self-referrals from individuals in and surrounding Plymouth. The
provision continues to be funded through predominantly grant funding. We would like to express our
thanks to Henry Smith, Lloyds and Devon Community Foundation for their support in funding thi5
provision.
High Risk Hlgh Harm
Ahimsa has also continued to deliver the Hlgh Rlsk High Hann provision, funded by Plymouth City
Council, In partnership with the Integrated Offender Management S8rvice within the Police, and in
collaboration with our multi-agency partners across the city. This provision includes a full time
Behaviour Change facilitator to work with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis and the Independent Domestic
Violence Advisor employed on a 0.5 FTE p)sition. supporting current and ex-partners of those
engaged wilh our BC facilitator. The service continues to be in high demand with referrals being made
both directly by multi-agency partners and via the Plymouth MARAC. The provision is overseen by our
Safeguarding and Risk Assessor who works closely with the HRHH provision to ensure it is
embedded wlthln the City and the 1-2-1 work is integrated into a multi-agency setting. The BC worker
continues to bulld networks across the city and working towards a more collaboratlve and joined up
approach to managing High Risk High Harm perpetrators across Plymouth.
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Inside Out
The Inside Out trial project continued into 2023, finally closlng due to funding limrtations in March
2024. However, we are pleased to report that funding was then secured for the contlnualion of the
project going fo￿ardS in the new financial year 2024-2025. A great deal of learning was taken from
the project. whlch has Informed the new provlslon and assisted in accessing funding going forwards,
as It was recognlsed across the city that a speclfic provlsion developed arounds the needs of a
younger age group, 16-25 year olds was speclfically needed. as was a more adaptable model whlch
can flex to an individuals needs. Changing Futures, PIyTnouth City Council has been a supportive
collaborator and funder for Inside Out and we are pleased to report that going into 2024125 the
relationship has continued to grow, shaping. influencing and ￿SpOnding to the needs of the city.
Changing futures provided match funding going into the new financlal year, as the Project was
successful In securing National Lottery funding for a 5 year perlod.
Multl agency partners
We have contlnued to bulld on the exlstSng strength of our multl-agency partners and have increased
our attendance at multi-agency meetings, responding to requests from a broad range of partners
requesting 5UPPOrt from Ahimsa, both locally In Plymouth. the South West and nationally. ensuring
that the expertise and specialism for behaviour change and an Integrated domestic abuse provision
are represented and remain on the agenda. Our key5 partners include Plyrnouth City Council and the
VAWGSV lead, Changing Futures, Police, PDAS. Trevi House, Drug and Alcohol provision. Probation
and building new relationships with other non-statulory providers.
Flnanclal revlew
Funding
Whilst the financial prospect for the coming year5 for an integrated domestlc abuse provlslon remains
to be challenging, we can reflect on a successful year where we have been able to stablllse our
income, with plans to generate longer term funding to provide stability for our core provision, and also
funding for new projects such as Inside Out elc. We also have intentions for the development of
income generation through revenues such as developing our training offer etc.
Structure* govarnancè and management
Nature of governlng document
Tha charlty Is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and conslltutes a Ilmited
company. limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
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Organisational structure
Changes intemally to Ahimsa
The CEO made the decision to step down from her position as she accessed an opportunity for her
Doctorate, stepping down in August 2023. with Rebecca the prevlous CEO returning into post!
Ahimsa continues to ensure the stability of the core provision remains at the forefront of our Business
Plan. However, Ahimsa recognises its unique position as a grass roots organisation, with a unique
integrated provision rooted in reflection, receptivty and love, encouraging healthy and loving
relationships. Ahimsa also recognises its unique strengths with a highly skilled and experienced team,
with extremely low attrition rates. Ahimsa's Board of Trustees held an away day in November 2023,
supported by Lloyds grant who provided an external facilltator to lead the team in their reflection and
plannlng for the new financial year.
Dlsclosure of informatlon to audltor
Each truste8 has taken Steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee in order to make themselves
aware of any relevant audit infomiation and to estsbllsh that th8 charSty's auditor 18 aware of that
information. The trustees confirm that there is no relevant inforfflation that they know of and of which
they know the auditor is unawa￿.
Small companlos provlslon statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies
Act 2006.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the tharity on Ibli£l..IL( fand signed on ts
behalf by..
Ms Ilona Rosson-Jones
Chairman and trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Ahimsa {'the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Responslblllties and basls of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also Its dlrectors for the purposes of company law) you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not requlred to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination
of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,).
In Carr￿ng out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Indapendant examlner's statement
I hav8 compl8t8d my examinatlon. I confirm that no matters have com8 to my attentlon in connection
wlth the examlnatlon givlng me cause to believe:
1. 8ccountlng records were not kept In respect of Ahimsa as required by section 386 of the 2006
2. the accounts do not accord wlth those records: or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair vieW which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination,. or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and prlnclples of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charlt18s [applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Stsndard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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 understandlng of the
accoun
t be reached.
Adam Croney ACA
Independent Examiner
Westcotts {SWI LLP
Plym House
3 Longbridge Road
Plymouth
Marsh Mills
Devon
PL6 8LT
Date:..
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ststement of Financial Activlties for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total
Recognised Gains and Losses)
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacles
Charitable activities
Investrnent income
71.089
9.429
262
149,260
220,349
9,429
262
300.727
8.110
Totsl income
80,780
149,260
230,040
308,837
Expendlture on:
Charitable activities
(84,187
(194,435)
278,622)
244.690)
Total expenditure
(84,187
(194,435)
(278,622)
(244,6901
Net (expendlture)Ilncome
Transfers between funds
(3,407)
{334
(45,175)
334
(48,582)
64,147
Net movement in funds
(3,741)
(44,841)
(48,582)
64,147
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
80.446
44,841
125,287
61.140
Total funds carried fotward 15
76,705
76,705
125,287
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 15.
The notes on pages 8 to 16 fomi an integral part of these financial statements.
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(Registration number: 02455838)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Flx8d ass8ts
Tangible assets
11.138
12,578
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
5,136
70,614
75,750
5.466
115,367
120,833
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wllhln one year
Net current assets
13
10,1831
65,567
8.124)
112,709
Net assets
76,705
125,287
Funds of the charlty:
Restrlcted Incoma funds
Restricted funds
44,841
Unrestrlcted income funds
Unrestrlcted funds
76,705
80,446
Total funds
15
76,705
125,287
For the financlal year endlng 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Dlrectors, responslblllties:
The members have not requSred the charlty to obtsin an audit of its accounts for the year in
questlon In accordance with sectlon 476. and
The directors acknowledge their responslbilltles for complytng with the requirgments of the Act wlth
respect to accounting records and the preparatlon of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to
companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financi
I statements on pages 6 to 16 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for Issue on
and signed on their behalf by..
Ms Ilona Rosson-Jone5
Chairman and trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 16 forni an integral part of these financial ststements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
I Charlty status
The charity is limited by guarantee. incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not
have share capitsl. Each of the trustees is liable to contrfbute an amount not exceeding £1 towards
the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.
The address of its registered office is:
Unlt 16 Cralgle Drive
Plynouth
PL13JB
2 Accounting policies
Statem6nt of compllance
The finandal statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reportlng by
Charlties: Ststement of Recommende(I Practice (applicable to charitles preparing thelr accounts In
accordance with the Flnanclal Reporting Stsndard applicable in th8 UK and Republlc of Ireland {FRS
102)) (Issued In October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), th8 Financlal Reportlng Stsndard
applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companles Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
Ahimsa meets the d8finition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otheNise ststed in the relevant accounting
policy notes.
Golng concern
The trustees conslder that ther8 ar8 no material uncertainties about the Charit￿s ability to continue as
a going concern nor any sSgnlflcant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrwng value of assets held by
the charlty.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Income and endowments
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial actlvitles when entttlement has
passed to the charity- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow
to the charity and the amount can be reliably rneasu￿d. The following specific policies are applied to
particular categories of income.
Income from donations or grants is recognised when th8r8 is evldence of entitlement to the gift,
recelpt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established.
income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to
measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale
value. Donated facilities and seniices are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can
be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.
income from contracts for the supply of servlces Is recognised with the dellvery of the contracted
servlce. Thls Is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is 8 contractual requlrement for It to be
spent on a partlcular purpose and returned rf unsp8nt, in which case It may be regarded as restrlcted.
Investment Income
Investment Income is recognised once the amount has been reliably valued and once entitlement has
passed to the charity.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognlsed on an accruals basis as a Ilablllty Is Incurred. Expendlture includes any
VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financlal
activltles to which it relates.,
expendlture on raising funds includes the costs of all fundralslng activities, events, non-charitable
trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
expenditure on charitable activities Includes all costs Incurred by a charity in undertaking activities
that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiarres. including those support costs and
costs relatlng to the governance of the charlty apportioned to charilable 8Ctlvlties.
other expendlture includes all 8XP8nditure that is neither related to raislng funds for the charity nor
part of its expenditure on charitsble activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs
attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned
be￿een the activities they contribute to an a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Tanglble tixed assets
Tangible assets are initlally recorded 8t cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated
depreciation and important losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at
the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and
subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
An increase In the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a r8valuation, is recognlsed In other
recognlsed galn and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been
recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in th8 Ca￿ng
amount of an asset as a result of revaluatlon, Is recognised in other recognised gains and losses,
except to whlch It offset5 any prevlous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown wlthln other
recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.
Depreclatlon and amortlsatlon
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to vrrite off the cost or valuation, less any
estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows,.
Asset class
Fixtures and fittlngs
Equipment
Depreclatlon method and rate
250￿ reducing balanc8
lo.￿ reduclng balance
Fund structure
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charitys
purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through
the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of the two sub4asses'. restricted income funds or
endowment funds.
Pensions and other post retlrement obllgatlons
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognlsed as an expense In the perfod in which the
related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the
prepayment wlll lead to a reductlon in future pa￿ents or a cash refund.
When contributlons ar8 not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reportlng
date in which the 8mploy88s r8nder the related Se￿ICe, the liability is measured on a dlscounted
present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the perlod in whlch
It arlses.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Flnanclal Instruments
Recognition and measurement
A financial asset or a financial liabillty Is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Baslc financlal Instruments are Inltially recognised at the amount recelvable or payable induding any
related transactlon costs.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at th8 cash or other consideration
expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
3 Income from donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Re8trlcted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donatlons
Cafcass
Donations and training events
Public funding
Charitable grants
600
489
10,000
60,000
71,089
600
489
159,260
60,000
15,364
1.147
257.216
27,000
149,260
149,260
220,349
300,727
4 Income from charltable actlvltle8
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Contrlbutlons from clients
9,429
9,429
8,110
5 Investment Income
Unrestrlctsd
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Inte￿st receivable on bank deposits
262
262
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
6 Expenditure on charitable actlvltles
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Restrlcted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Activities
undertaken directly
Allocated support
costs
Govemance costs
11,385
113,170
124,555
115.510
69,165
3,637
84,187
81,265
150,430
3,637
278,622
125,655
3,525
194,435
244,690
7 Nat Incomlngloutgolng resourcès
Net (outgolng)lincoming resources for the year include,.
2024
2023
Depreclation of flxed assets
1,440
1,669
8 Analysi8 of governance and support Gosts
Support costs allocated to charltable actlvltles
Total
2024
Totsl
2023
Stsff costs
Premises costs
Admin costs
General costs
116.033
15,088
15,044
4,265
101.505
11,562
10,909
1,679
150,430
125,655
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Endad 31 March 2024
Governance co8t8
Total
2024
Total
2023
Independent examination fees
Other fees paid to examiners
1,340
2,297
1.275
2.250
3,637
3,525
9 Trusteos remuneratlon and ex￿n8•S
During the year the charlty made the followlng transactlons vAth trustees..
Ms Rose Banfleld
£82 (2023.. £Nil) of expenses V￿re relmbursed to Ms Rose Banfield during the year.
Expenses have been relmbursed durlng the perlod as noted above.
No trustees, nor any persons connected vthh them, have received any remuneration from the charlty
during the year.
No trustees have received any other benefts from the charity during the year.
10 Stsff cost8
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
2024
2023
staff costs durlng the year.wore:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
200,728
8,732
3,622
170,883
12,302
3,219
213,082
186,404
The monthly average number of persons (includlng senlor management I leadershSp team) employed
by the charity during the year was as follows:
2024
No
12
2023
No
11
Average head count
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
11 Tangible fixed assets
Flxtures and
flttlngs
Equlprnent
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
At 31 March 2024
13,948
32,054
46,002
13,948
32,054
46,002
Depreclatlon
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
12,731
304
20,693
1,136
33,424
1,440
At 31 March 2024
13,035
21,829
34,864
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
913
10,225
11,138
At 31 March 2023
1,217
11,361
12,578
12 Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments
475
4,661
5,136
5,466
5,466
13 Credltor8: amount8 falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Accruals
Social security and other payroll creditors
3,705
6,478
3,525
4.599
10.183
8.124
14 Penslon and other schemes
The amount recognlsed in incom8 or expenditure as an expense In relatlon to defined contrlbutlon
plans was £3,622 (2023: £3,219).
The amount held in credltors relating to defined contribution plans was £1,46912023: £836), of whlch
amounts are all consldered unrestricted funds.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
15 Funds
Balance at
Balanca at
31 March
2024
Incoming Resources
resources
expended
2023
Transfers
Unrestrictsd funds
General funds
80.446
80,780
(84,187)
(334)
76.705
Restrlcted funds
Inside Out Programme
and small grants
IOM - High Risk High
Harm (MATAC)
44.841
25.594
{70,435)
123,666
(124,000)
(194,435
334
44,841
149.260
334
Total funds
125,287
230,040
(278,622)
76,705
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
April 2022
Incornlng
resources
Re8ource8
expended
Unrestricted funds
Genernl
General funds
50,132
33,139
(2,825)
80,446
Restrlcted fund8
Inside Out Programme and
small grants
Torbay DVPP Programme
Lloyds Foundatlon Grant
11,008
194,448
54,000
27,250
(160,615)
(54,000)
27,250
(241,865)
44,841
11,008
275,698
44,841
Total funds
61,140
308,837
244.690
125,287
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total fund8
at 31 March
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current Ilabilitles
11,138
75,750
10,1831
11,138
75,750
(10,183)
76,705
Total net assets
76,705
Unrestrictad
funds
General
Total fund8
at 31 March
2023
Restrlcted
funds
T8ngible fixed assets
Current assets
Current Ilabllltles
12,578
75,992
(8,1241
80,446
12,578
120,833
8,124
44,841
Total net assets
44,841
125,287
17 Relatsd party tran8actlons
There were no related party transactions in the year.
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