Company registratlon number". 02455838
Charity registration number- 328598
Ahimsa
(A company limlled by guarante8)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Contents
Trustees, Report
2to9
Independent Examinerfs Report
10
Statement of Financial Activities
11
Balance Sheet
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
13to21

Ahimsa
Reference and Administrative Details
Chalmian
Ms Ilona Rosson-Jones
Trustees
Ms Ilona Rosson-Jones
Mr Alistair Edward Thompson
Ms Ruth Mostert Miles
Mr David Charles Morran
Charity Reglstration Number
328598
Company Regl$tratlon Number 02455838
The charity is incorporated in England and Wales.
Unit 16 Craigie Drive
Plymouth
PL13JB
Regl$tered Office
Independent Ex•mlner
Weslcotts
Independent Examiner
Plym House,
3 Longbridge Road
Marsh Mills
Plymouth
Devon
PL8 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 and auditors, report of the charitable company for the year ended 31
March 2025.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of
Recommended Practice applicable to chaTities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1
January 2019).
ObJectlve8 and •ctlvltlg8
Objects and alms
Ahimsa have been running as a charity since 1990 challenging and supporting perpetralors of abuse
to cease their violent and abusive behaviour lo become responsible and loving human beings. As part
of our service we deliver th8 integrated partnèr support service. providing in-depth Counselling, safely
advice, and information on other services. We also provide bespoke training to agencies lo promote
engagement with perpetrators and their families
Publlc beneflt
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.
The trustees confirm that they have complled with the requirements of section 17 of the Charit18s Act
2011 to have due regard lo the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for
England and Wales.
Ahimsa report for the period April 2024-Mar¢h 2025
Ahimsa has conlinued to offer the two areas of highly specialised work within the service which are..
Behaviour and Attitudinal change for those who arelhave been domestically abusivel harmful
behaviour, and work with the partneTS and ex-partners of these client$, offering support, Information,
safety planning, trauma recovery and pattern-changing work. Both sides of the Servi￿ working in
close liaison wrth eath other, jointly planning lo manage risk, lo understand the dynamics in the
relationships and to identify helpful inlervenlions on both sides of the work to achieve the best
outcomes for the {ex)-families and individuals involved. We are able lo work wilh people and families
that are still in relationship, separated or in the process of separating.
During April 2024 a Team and Trustee day was held, during which the Ahimsa team reflected on the
language we use to describe and articulate the support and provision. It was agreed Ihal the use ol
'behaviour change, programme did not represent the complex and holistic support provided by the
'partner Servi￿,, in collaboration with the 'behaviour change, work. Therefore, during an inlemal
view, it was agreed upon that Ahimsa would use 'an integraled domestic abuse provision, to better
describe our provision. The following Vision and Mission was also ratified..
Vlslon
Inspiring healthy loving relationships I￿e from abuse.
Misslon
To support all (individuals) (peq)etrator/ partner) to develop non-abusive and loving
relationships
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To wort together to support and Safegua￿ those who di￿G¢1Y impacted by domestic
abuse
To increase agencies and (local) communities knowledge of an Integrated appr08ch to
working with those who aTr pe￿etratOts or victims ol domestic abus8
Ahlmsa's work encompasses 3 main areas of work:
The inlegraled Domestic Abuse P8rpetrator Programme and (ex) Integrated Partner Support
servi￿ aimed working with medium-slandard risk {ex)couplesl families.
The High-Risk High Ham service which includes individual work with perpetrators and
separate work their (ex)partnets. This is run in close collaboration with the Police and other
agencies.
The Ahimsa Youth Service programme which provldes indivldual work w6th 14-25 year olds
who can be abusive and separate work with their affected (ex)partners and parents.
During January 2025 Ahimsa embarked on our Respect re-acGredilation. This required considerable
work from across the whole team, lead by the CEO. The Respect re-accreditalion was finalised and
confirmed in December 2025.
Over the past 4 years our provision has diversified in response to the needs of our community. In
addition to our standard -medium provision for those who wish to self-refer, we have developed a
High-risk High Harm for individuals whom are more chaotic and at greater risk of causing death and
serious harm lo others. We also now provide support to young people aged 16 -25 years. Again,
responding lo Ihe specific needs of this age group we have developed a bespoke programme of
support and ale continuing lo shape and adapt our service to meet the needs of thls speclfic age
group Through the provlsion of our partner service we ensure we provide a holistic support to the
whole family including parenlsl exl partners.
The High-Risk High Harm project continued through this period, delivered in collaboration with the
Police. Probation and Plymoulh Cily Council and a range of other multi agency partners including
Orug and Alcohol services etc. Our fulllime Behaviour Change facilitator working with individuals
deemed 'high-risk. high harm, perpetrators of abuse. From mid 2024 Ahimsa along with our core
stalulory partners have been developing the framework for the High-Risk High Harm work. and
working towards implementing the MATAC (Mulli Agency Tasking and Coordination), where
indiwduals are deemed suitable through a screening panel. The MA TAC works alongside the Police to
prowde an incentive to engage with our Behaviour Change worker or fa￿ intensive Police scrutiny
and a targeted approach from the multi-agency partnership. Our specialisl Behaviour Change
facilitator works with these perpetrators on a 1..1 basis throughout the duration of the programme as
they often have complex needs and require significanl additional support and intensive multi-a9ency
engagement. We also support current and ex partners of Ihose individuals engaging in the
programme through our in-house Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA).
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Our Young Personsl Inside Out seTvice launched into its first year of funding through the National
Lottery and match funding through Changing Futures at Plymouth Crty Council in August 2024. We
worked hard the first quarter to successfully recwit team members following the pilot. The funding
through the National Lottery is a Sx year programme of funding with a match funding requirement for
each year also. This is a unique opportunity to provide direct access lo specialist and bespoke
support for both those who cause harm aged 18-25 years and Iheir exl partnersl parenls also, which
previously was not available within the City- The programme is broken down into 6-week segments ot
support so as not to overwhelm the individual. We secured funding after running the pilot for 18
months (funded through Changing Futures). Within Ihe roles we also have a Service User
Engagement Worker 0.5 FTE position, who works with individuals from across our provisions to gain
insights into their experience of our provision. and how accessible il is elc. It is our hope that this role
will develop our provision, particularly the Inside Out provision, to engage young people to inform and
shape the service provision. We hope Ihe role will also inform our presence on social media and
encourage engagement from individuals who are concemed about their behaviour etc. Our young
persons provision is naturally focussing on prevention work. again in response lo the needs of Ihe
communities we serve. We want to ensure those who are most at risk of bein9 marginalised aTe
enabled lo access our support. Through engaging lived experience into our work we are developlng a
better understanding of the needs of those mosl in need and facing inleisecting dlsadvantage,
Ahimsa has continued to work closely with our partners across Plymouth and more widely across the
South Wesl and nationally, linking into both VAWG and Behaviour Change networks. We have
particularly effective relationship wilh Plymouth City Council supportin9 them to achieve their strategic
aims in relation to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWGI. We are members of the Domestic
Abuse and Sexual Violence Partnership, attendlng a number of working and sub-groups. We have
been a key partner in the Citvs Changing Futures project which aims to improve outcomes for people
experiencing multiple disadvantage. We have excellent relationships wtth our criminal justi￿ partners
in the City loo. working directly with Police and Probation through our high risk, high harm provision.
Our newest seThice, Inside Out has greatly developed our multi-agency relationships within the youth
sector wllhin the City, we are now engaged with Children's centres, schools, Plymouth University ar)d
Increasingly health and wellbeing partners also.
We engage wrth a broad range of partners, both working at a grassroots level embedded within the
local community as well as strategic partners. It is these relationships, (such as the Zone, Plymouth
Domestic Abuse Victims Service. Plymouth Octopus, Family Hubs etc>. which enable u5 lo ensure our
service is accessible and individuals and lamilies hear about how we can support them and how
individuals can make a self-referral. Self-referrals are a key referral roule into our service particularfy
for those clients who have longer term more entrenched behaviours but are not perhaps displaying
such complex needs i.e. not receiving Police call outs. We are now seeing referrals into our new
Inside Out Young Persons semce. so for those aged 16-25 years, using our QR code elc, as well as
those in the older age group 30-50 years who are predominantly the age of individuals self- referring
into the DAPP.
Al Ahimsa we recognise the impact of the programme can be seen within the first three rnonths of the
abusive individual's engagement, Ihey do not have lo complete the piogramme in order for change lo
start taking place. Whilst we see the Importan￿ of completing the programme we ensure we captu
the impact of the programme and the integrated partner sen4ice as the individuals progress through
their journey with Ahimsa. It needs to be recognised that we still struggle with securing completed
impact reportsl surveys and o)ntinue to review how we Can improve engagement. This is one of the
reasons we idenlified the need for the 'seprfice user engagement worker,, to support us as an
organisation to capture the experience of our servlce users from across all the provisions and embed
meaningful Ghange as this position grows (they joined the organisalion in December 2024).
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This 18 a Ilnk to our recently produced video, dw4cribing the impact of our provision-
http8:Ilwww.ahimsa.ory.uk
Over the past Iwelve months we have supported..
As a curious organisation we are continuously reflecting on our practice and development needs In
order to meet the needs of those we support, ensurin9 our provisions are accessible and equitable.
We see the biggest challenge within the sector is Ihe lack of speclalised provision. and the lack of
visibility ol the livèd experience of both those who cause harm and their xlpartnersl parents. 11 is our
ambition to address these inequalities and gaps in provision. We are building in peer support
nelworks and shared lived experiences between the different provisions, so e.g. sharing the
experience of an individual who has completed our High-ri5k High Harm provision. to enable a
younger person to learn by their story, to encourage engagement and recognise their harmful
behaviours elc. We want to develop specialised provision, and promote accessibility through
campaigns lead and shaped by service users. We are a curious organisation which is continuously
reflecting on our practice and our development needs in responding to our communities needs.
A total of 25 Referrals were taken beiween the start of April 2024 to the end of March 2025. Of these,
19 were self referrals and 6 were from Social ServiceslLocal Authority.
In April 2024 we already had 3 clients attending one to one sessions with a counsellor and 5 people
attending the weekly groups. 01 these clients who were already engaged 120A conllnued for another
1-3 months, 38% continued for another 3-6 months and 50 % contlnued for 6+ months.
When looking at engagement wilh our services 4% of clients failed to attend Iheir first appointment
and were subsequently closed. 28 % of clients engaged for be￿een 1 and 3 months, 250/0 engaged
for between 3 and 6 months and 43 % engaged for between 6 and 12 months.
Of thos8 who started durlng Ihe perlod of April 24 to March 25. 20Qh are still currently on the cours8.
When asked. 100% of dients sald Ihey had not been abusive within the last 3 months.
Engag8ment with DAPP clients in primarily face to face with a very rare online s8ssion, if It is rèally
needed.
'An amazlng course amazing staff 8nd l Just W8nt to say thank you for glvlng m8 the opportunlty to
make Ihis change in my life,
The Ahimsa pmgram changed my approach for many situations and he made me understand a lol
about my behavior Its not only about physical violence. There are also many different silualions of
wolence in my case and l am able to accept that I dld bad things that l am not pmud of and I know
that I will nol do them now so as not to lead to situalions like those I had in the p8sI. Al the moment i
am wilhoul a partner. but rf l find a partner, I will do everylhing and use everylhing experiences I had
during the program to prevenl this from happening, and l arn also glad that I have better contact with
the Children and even they noticed an improvement in my beh8vior and in my appmach to many
situations l am also very grateful for your help and support The wl7ole team and the people I worked
with were able to share my emotions and life situations, as well as listen to their life situations.,
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A total of 18 new Partner referrals were received between the start of April 2024 and the end of March
2025. Of thèse 12 were self ref8rrals whilst 7 were from Social ServiceslLocal Authority.
Long Tem illness within the DAPP team has had a knock on efféct on th8 number of clients S88n by
the Partner Serrfice.
At the start of April 2024 we already had 18 di8nts open on our system. of these 22% Didn't engage
or reply to letters and contact. 45°/0 continued to work with us for another 1-3 months. 5% worked with
us for a further 3-6 months and 28Q/o continued to work with us for a further 6+ months.
When we look at engagement periods for the cliènts whose partners were r8f8rred to us during this
'me frame 179/0 of cli8nts declined engagemenvdid not r8spondlDNA'ed with no follow up. However
220A of clients engaged for be￿een 1-3 months, whilst 33% engaged for be￿een 3 -6 months and
230A over 6 months. 50/0 of clients were transferred lo another service within Ahlmsa. Of Ihese clients,
17Qh continued to engage wbth us beyond March 2025.
Of clients whose partner{on the DAPP side) was referred to us just before April 2024 25% Oeclined Of
did not respond lo the offer ol support whilst 500h worked with us for 3-6 months and 250A for 6+
months.
Looking at the types of engagement with the dients. 70% accessed telephone support. 8% attended
face to face sessions and 22 /0 US8d Teamslskypelzoom to access our support.
When asked 40% of ¢llents said that the last physlcally abuslve Incldent towards them was over 6
months ago.
40% of clients said that they had experienced emotional abuse within the last month whilst 400h said
they had last experienced it within the last 6 months and only 20% said it had been over 6 months
since they had last experienced it.
20% of clients said It had been ov8r 6 months since their exlpartner had lasl harassed them whilst
20.￿ said they had experienced 11 wllhln the last 6 months and 200/0 said it had happened wllhln the
last month.
Only 20°/• of clients said that their exlpartner had been intimidating towards them in the last month
and 80Vkn said it had been over 6 months since their exJpartn8r had been intimidating towards them.
When asked 40% of cllents said they last experlenced a sexual abuslve incldent more than 6 months
ago.
In some cases the dient said their partner had never been abuslve In this way.
Statsments from Partner Servlce Cllenls:
'Ex-p8rtner sbll has troubl8 8t lin78s contmlling his anger and behavIou￿ bul wh8n he does slip up he
is open to conv8rs8tions aboul it and will not be defensive and genarally apologise and acknO￿edge
his actions,
My Counsellor has been wonderful in helping me unpick all the 8motions and feelings I have had over
the abuse me and the GhildTrn suffered. She has been able to be 8 sounding board to help me identify
abusive behaviour as due lo childhood abuse. I would often not see abuse as abus8,
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'The long-tami support I have had from Ahimsa has been invaluable to me and my chIld￿n in
navigaling post separation 8buse - a space where th8re Is 8 lack of understanding and support fmm
wider seryices. I desperately hope th8t Ahimsa would be able to widen their service in the lulur8 to
provide support lor the children of abusive 18thers. I have seen first-hand how d8vastating the èff8c¢ is
on children of not only the domestic abuse in the home, but also being weaponised in post-separalion
abuse to continue lo abuse and target their molher by proxy. Without the partner support fmm Ahimsa
I would not have been able to WO￿ on my trauma. survive the hideous pmcess ol family court, or
rebuild myself so that I can now provide support lor my children, who still have to have contact wilh
their falh8
Belween April 2024 and the end of March 25 there were 8 tolal of 135 refe￿alS to this sarvice. Of
these referrals 96 were picked up from MARAC meetings, 24 were referred lo us from Probation. 1 via
Children's Services, 2 from Ihe Police, 4 from Plymouth City Councivsocial Workers, 1 from the Royal
Marines ChBrlty, 1 from PDAS and 4 were Self Referrals.
In April 2024 w8 already had 47 dients on our Registers that were chasing for contact or engaging
with. Of thes8 clients 40Q/o had lo be closed as there was no viable in route. A further 11 % refused our
offer of Engagement, whilst 32Yo worked with us for another 1-3 months. Another 90/0 of clients
worked with us for a further 3-6 months and 80A carried of for over 6+ months.
Of the cllenls who were referred to us be￿een April 2024 and March 2025 41V/o were closed as no in
roule could be found while 310/0 refused lo Engage with our services. 15Qh worked with us for bfj￿e8n
1-3 months. A further 40/0 carried on to work with us for between 3-6 monihs while 6% continued for
6+ months. 3Vkn of clients were Closed due to being éeerned Unsuitable or b8ing in HMP. NB.. Clients
who refused lo work with us often had several assessment sessions before deciding they no longer
wished lo engage.
Looking al the time we spend tryin9 to flnd an in route for clients 18% were seen Ihe same or the
week after their relerral to our services. 460/0 of clients were chased up for a month before any action,
23% were chased for 2 months before any action. 10% were chased for 3 months before any action.
30/0 were chased for 4 months before any action.
Of the clients who worked with us for over 6 monlhs 71Yo completed the entire program successfully.
When asked 80% of cllents said they had not been physlcally abusive towards their affected other In
the last 3 months.
1000A of clients said they had not been sexually abusive towards Iheir affected olher in the last 3
months.
When asked 100% of clients said they had not harassed their affected other in the last 3 months.
80% of dients said they had not been emotionally abusive towards their affected other in the last 3
months.
The main change in myself is underst8nding to give myself time l. Any situation to lake a p8U5e and
think 8nd then react in a way that leads lo a positive outcome overall l To understand other people
emotions and to understand Iheir behawour could be a rea¢bon to my behaviour. ltre change a lot ol
my way of thinking And I put it into my daily lrfe for all siluations now which has lead to a lot less
arguing or n8gative oulcomes,
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During the perlod ol April 2024 lo March 2025 Y￿ had a total of 11 Partner referrals from the High
Risk. High Harm Project. Of thes8 3 were from MARAC, 7 from Probation and 1 from Children's
SeNices.
Of these clients 0% of them Dedined our support or consislenlly CancelledlDid Nol Attend. 55•/0 of
the clients engaged for belween 1-3 months, 27% engaged for belween >6 months and 18%
engaged for 6+ months with our worker.
At the start of April 2024 we already had 4 clients open on our system, 25% continued to Y￿rk with us
for anolh8r 1-3 months and 750/0 worked with us for over 6 months.
Looking at the type of engagement with these clients 90% was face to face ses51on$.
Looking at the peric￿ of April 2024 to March 2025 we received 13 Referrals for this project. 3 Of Ihese
referrals came from The Zone, 1 came via Social Services, 1 came from Achievement Training. 1
from PIyTnoulh Schools, 1 from our within Ahimsa, 2 were self referrals, 1 Irom Housing, 1 from PCC,
1 Irom a parent and one from the Out ol Court Re501ution Cenlre.
Within the year 24-25 we recruited a new team for this project and as a result they did not start seeing
dients until Sepiember 2024. We did have one client engaged before April 2024 who continued on for
another 9 months.
Of the referrals we received in this time fram8 38% of clients DeclinedlDld Not Attend and were
subsequently closed. 23•/0 of clients engaged for 1-3 months, 31 % of cllents engaged for 34 months
and 89/0 engaged for 6+ months.
Looking at the type of engagement these clients accessed, 100°k of support was face lo face.
During the time frame of April 2024 to March 2025 we had 8 referrals to our Inside Out Partner
worker. Of these 2 were Self Referrals, 2 were from the Out of Court Resolution Centre, 1 was from
Social Services, 1 from PCC, 1 from a School and 1 from Achievement Training.
Looking al lenglh of engagement with these clients 370A DeclinedlDid Not Attend support. 26%
attended for 1-3 months and 37.kn attended for 34 months.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governlng document
The charity is controlled by its govemlng document, a deed of Ifust, and constitutes a limited
company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
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Oryanlsatlonal structure
Changes inlemally to Ahimsa
Following a change of CEO in August 2023 Rebecca has continued to service the oiganisation as
CEO for the 2024125 yearl
Ahimsa continues to ensure Ihe stability of the core provision remains at the forefront of our Business
Plan, However, Ahimsa recognises ils unique position as a grass roots organisalion. with a unique
intègrated provision rooted in reflection, receplivily and love, encouraging healthy and loving
relationships. Ahimsa also recognises its unique slrenglhs with a highly skilled and experienced team,
wrth extremely low attrition rate5, and is very grateful to the hard work and dedictaion of ils entire
team. Our team days in Ihe year have built on this team strength and given us time lo reflect arKI
improve our seplice offerings. whilst also suporting our team.
Dlsclo8ure of infomiation to auditor
Each Iruslee has taken steps that they oughl lo have laken as a trustee in order to rnake themselves
aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that
information. The trustees confirm Ihal there is no relevant infomialion thal they know of and of which
they know the auditoi is unaware.
The annual report was approved by Ihe trustees of the charity on fd414iJ... and signed on its
behalf by..
Ms Ilona Rosson-Jones
Chairman and trustee
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Ahimsa {'the Company.)
I report to the charty trtjstees on my examination of the accounts of the Company fof the year ended
31 March 2025.
Responslbilities and ba318 of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the fequirements of the
Companies Act 20r￿ ('the 2006 Act.).
Having satlsfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required 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 accounls as carried oul under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 ACY).
In carrying out my examination I have followed Ihe Dire¢ts'ons given by the Charrty Commission under
sedion 145(5)(bl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner'8 8tatement
Since the Companys gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination
because l am a member of Westcotts (SWI LLP, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no matters hav8 come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause lo believe..
1. accounllng records were nol kepi In respecl of Ahlmsa as required by section 388 of the 2006
Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with Ihe accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Ad
other than any requirement that the accounts giv8 a 'true and lair 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 principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charrties [applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn In thls Teport in order to enable a proper underslandlng of the
accounts to be reached.
Matthew Keane FCCA
Independent Examiner
Westcotts (SW) LLP
Ptyrn House,
3 Longbridge Road
Marsh Mills
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8LT
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ststement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total
Recognised Gains and Lossesl
Unrestricted
fund8
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Not•
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activrties
Investment income
224,973
18.620
12,000
417
233,085
458,058
18.620
12,000
417
220,349
9,429
262
Total income
256,010
233,085
489.095
230,040
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
109,200
233,085
342,285
278,622
Total expenditure
109.200
233,085
342,285
278,622
Net incomellexpenditure)
Net movement in funds
146.810
146,810
48,582
146,810
146,810
(48,582)
Ro¢onclllatlon of fund8
Total funds brought fopNard
Total funds carried forward 14
76.705
78,705
223,515
125.287
223,515
76,705
All of the charity's acliviti8s derive from continulng operations during the above Mio periods.
The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 14.
The notes on pages 13 to 21 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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(Registration number: 02455838)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
2026
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14,392
11,138
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
12
15,592
226,869
5,136
70.614
242,461
75,750
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Net curront assets
13
33.338
10.183
209,123
65,567
Net assets
223.515
76,705
Fund8 of tho charlty:
Unrestrlctod Income fund•
Unreslricled funds
223,515
76,705
Total fund8
14
223,515
76,705
For the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was enlilled to exemptlon from audit under
sedion 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relatsng io small companies.
Directors, responsibilrties..
The members hav8 not required the charity lo obtain an audit of rts accounts for the year in
question in accordanc8 With section 476,. and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for Complying with the requirements of the Act with
respecl lo a¢¢ounting records and Ihe preparation of accounts.
al *a!ements on pages 11 to 21 were approved by the trustees, and aulhorised for issue
signed on their behalf by..
M5 Ilona Rosson-Jones
Chairman and trustee
The notes on pages 13 to 21 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1 Charfty Sta￿*
The charity is Ilmited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, and consequently does not
have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards
Ihe assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.
The address of ils registered office is..
Unil 16 Craigi8 Drive
Plymouth
PL13JB
2 Accountlng policies
ststement of compllance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wrth Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021) (issued in October 2019) - (Charilies SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basls of preparation
Ahimsa meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognised al historical cost or Iransaclion value unless othe￿iSe stated in the relevant accounting
policy notes.
Golng concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as
a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by
the charity.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Income and endowments
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has
passed to the charity.. il is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow
to the charity and the amounl can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to
particular ¢alegories of income,.
income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entillernent to the gill,
receipt is probable and ils 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 amounls are induded for the contribution of general volunteers.
income from contracts for the supply of seNices is recognised with the delivery of the contracted
service. This is classified as unreslricled funds unless there is a conlraclual requirement for it to be
spenl on a particular purpose and returned If unspent, in which case il may be regarded as restricted.
Investment income
Inveslmenl income is recognised onc£ the amount has been reliably valued and once entitlemenl has
passed to the charity.
Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial
activities to which it relates.,
expendllure on ralsing funds Includes the costs ol all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable
Ifading acllvllies. and the sale of donated goods.
expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs InCUr￿d by a charity In undertaking activities
that further ils charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries. including those support Costs and
costs relating lo the governance of the charlty apportioned lo charitable aclivilies.
other expenditure includes all expenditure that is nerther related to raising funds for the charity nor
part of its expenditure on charitable adivities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs
attributable to a single activity are allocat8d directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned
belween 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 2025
Tangible fixod assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost. and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated
depreciation and important losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are fecorded 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 revaluation, is recognised in other
recognised gain and losses. unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been
recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial aclivilies. A decrease in the carrying
amount of an asset as a result of revaluation. is recognised in other recognised gains and losses.
ex¢epl lo which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other
recognised gains and losses on the slalement ol financial activities.
Depreciatlon and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cosl or valualion, less any
estimated residual value, over Iheir exp8Cted useful economic life as follows..
A98et cla88
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Oepreclatlon method and rat•
250/0 reducing balance
100/0 reducing balance
Fund 8tructure
Unrestricted lunds ar8 avallable for use al the discretion of the trustees to further any ol the charitls
purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restriclions on Iheir expendilure declared by the donor or through
the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of the Iwo sub-classes.. restricted income funds or
endowment funds.
Penslons and other post rellrement obligatlon$
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the
related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the
prepayment will lead to a ￿dUCtIon in future payments or a cash refund.
When contributions are not expect8d to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting
date in which the employees render the related seThi¢e. the liability 1$ measured on a discounted
present value basis. The unwinding of the discount Is recogni5ed as an expense in Ihe period in which
it arises.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Flnanclal Instruments
Recognition and measurement
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instrurnents are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any
related transaction costs.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration
expected lo be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt inslrumenls are Subsequently measured at amortised cost.
3 Income from donations and legacles
Unrestrlct•d
fund8
General
R•$trlcted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Donations
Cafcass
Donations and training events
National Lottery grant
Plymouth City Council
H Smith Foundation
Small charitable grants
600
489
439
439
52,500
310,119
60,000
35.000
52,500
180,585
129,534
60,000
35,000
159,260
60,000
224,973
233,085
458,058
220,349
4 Income from charitable activities
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Contributions from clients
18.620
18,620
9,429
S Income from other trading activiti••
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
funds
Total
2024
Events Income..
Conferences and similar events
12.000
12,000
12,000
12,000
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
6 Investment income
Unrestrlctsd
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Interest receivable on bank deposrts
417
417
262
7 Expenditur• on charitable •ctivitl•8
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Noto
Activities
undertaken dlrectly
Allocated support
costs
Governance costs
84.202
77,151
161.353
124,555
20,927
4,071
155,934
176,861
4,071
150,430
3,637
109,200
233,085
342,285
278,622
8 Analysls of governance and support costs
Support co•ts allocated to ¢h•rftabl• a¢tivitie•
Total
2025
Total
2024
Staff costs
Premises costs
Admin costs
General costs
130,145
28,600
11,379
6,737
116,033
15.088
15,044
4.265
176,861
150.430
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Notes to the Financial Statements lor the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Governanc• co•ts
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Independent examination fees
Olher fees paid to examiners
1,490
2,581
1,340
2,297
4,071
3,637
9 Truste•s rernuneration and expenses
During the year the charlty made the followlng transactions wlth trustees..
MS Rose Banfield
£16 (2024.. £82) of expenses were reimbursed to Ms Rose Banfleld durlng the year.
Expenses have been reimbursed during the period as noted above.
No Irustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remunerats'on from the charity
during the year.
No Iruslees have received any other benefits from the charlty during the year.
10 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
2025
2024
Staff costs durlng the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
258,727
11,379
4.327
200,728
8,732
3.622
274,433
213,082
The monthly average number of persons {including senior management I leadership team) employed
by the charity during the year was as follows..
2025
No
14
2024
Average head count
12
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 2025
11 Tanglble fixed as80t8
Flxtures and
r￿Ing8
Equlpment
Total
C08t
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
13,948
600
32,054
4.210
46,002
4,810
At 31 March 2025
14,548
36,264
50.812
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for Ihe year
At 31 March 2025
13,035
253
21,829
1,303
1,556
13,288
23,132
36.420
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
1.260
13.132
14.392
At 31 March 2024
913
10.225
11,138
12 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Prepayrnents
12,490
3,102
475
4,661
15.592
5.136
13 Creditorn: amounts falling due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Accruals
Swal security and other payroll creditors
Other creditors
3,984
8,780
20,574
3,705
6,478
33,338
10.183
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
14 Funds
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
Aprll 2024
Incoming
resourceg
Resources
expended
Unrestricted funds
General fijnds
76,705
221,010
<109,200>
188,515
Restricted fund•
Inside Out Pfogramme
IOM - High Risk High Hami
IMATAC)
The National Lottery
Community Fund - Reaching
CommunilieslPartnerships
40,466
(40,466)
140.119
(140,119)
52,500
52,500
233.085
233,085
Total fund•
76.705
342,285
188.515
Balance at
8alanco at
31 March
2024
Incoming Resource8
resources
expended
2023
Transfers
Unre8lrlcted funds
General
General funds
80,446
80,780
(84,187)
{334)
76,705
Ro8tri¢ted funds
Insld8 Out Programme
IOM - High Risk High
Harm (MATAC)
44,841
25,594
{70,435)
123,666
124,000
334
44,841
149,260
194,435
334
Total fundg
125,287
230,040
278,622
76,705
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total funds
at 31 March
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
14,392
242.461
{33.338
223,515
14,392
242.461
33.338
Total net assets
223,515
Unfestrlcted
funds
General
Total fund8
at 31 March
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
11,138
75,750
10.183
11,138
75,750
10.183
Total net assets
76,705
76,705
16 Relatod p•rty tran$actlon•
There were no related party transactlons in Ihe year.
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