REGISTERED COMPAI%ry NUMBER: SC30S806 {Scotland}
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: SC037634
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
for
COMMUN￿ VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
SUPPORT SERVICE
Goldwells
15-17 High Street
Kingussie
tnverness-shire
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cOMMU￿Ty VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
SUPPORT SERVtCE
Contents of the Fi]]allcial StatenKnts
For The Year Ended 315t March 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinels Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to th¢ Financial Stat¥ments
10 to 14
Detailed Statetnellt of Financial Activities
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SUPPORT SERVICE
Report of the Tn￿teeS
For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
COVASS presents its Truslees, Report for the year ended 3 1st MaTch 2025. The tnjstees who are also directors of the chariry for the
pU￿oseS of the Companies Act 2006. submit tbis report together with the financial statements for the year.
The trustees have adoptcd thc provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charilies: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance iiith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102).
Tljroughout the year. COVASS has continued to deliver support to individua15 affected by violence, abuse and severe social
vulnerability. niaintaining a tlexible and person-centred appToach that recognises the complexity of each individual's circumstances.
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SUPPORT SERV[
Report of the Trustees
Foi The Y¢ar Ended 31 st March 2025
Objectlves and activlties
Misshons Objecdve$
COVASS exists to proiide safe accommodation a￿1 practical and emots'onal support to individu2ls expeTiencing Mthierability ag a
result of violence or abuse.
The charity's objectives are to:
- Provide secuTe and dignified emergency accommodation
Offer tailored emotional and practical support
- Assist individuals toward5 long-teTm stability, independence and pern]aneut housing
During the year under review. COVASS provid¢d accomD]odation and support to eight IDdlvAdllals.
Acti￿tieS and Achievements
l. Emer
Accomm
tion and Su
ort
During the Teporting period, COVASS supported elght indiTridDals through its accommodation and support s¢rvice5. Each case
required an individualised approach, recognising that recovery and reintegration cannot be confined to a fixed timescale.
A significant challenge during the year Telated to accommodation located in Thurso. Several indii'iduals experienced difficulties
integrating into the local community, reporting feelings of isolation and soeial rejectio[4 which negatively affected their wellbeing.
As a result:
Three individuals Trvere re-2ccommodated in properties in other localities due to difficulties experienced within the local
social environtnent in Thurso.
- These relocations requtred additional logistical coordination and in¢re&sed costs.
Despite these ¢hallenges, COVASS ensured continuity of suppotl alld prioritised the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times.
In addition to acconlmodation-based supporL COVASS has also responded to a number of telephone enquiries during the year.
These calls have provided advice. reassurance and guidance to individuals seek￿8 help, well as signposting and referring ¢aller5
to other agencies or charities where a different or n￿re appropriate forni of sllpport was required.
As part of its wider support role, COVASS also assisted with pr2ctical tasks where required, including support ivith clienl
relocations and ad hoc assistance with food donations. These activities. while often inforrnal. played an important Tole in stabili$ing
individuals during periods of transition and alleviating immediate practical hardship.
2. Positive Outcomes and Succ&ss Siories
Despite operational and environmenta] challenge4 the y¢aT saw strong positive outcomes for a number of individuals supported by
the chaTity.
- Four of the eight indAviduals supported successfiJ]ly mol'ed on to their own permanent and Stable a¢commodatJon.
These outcomes demonstrat¢ the effecliv¢ness of COVASS'S suppott model in helping individuals move beyond crisis situations
towards long-temi independence.
Where required, COVASS continued to prnNide follow-up support to ensure a stnooth transition and reduc¢ the risk of repeat
homelessness or vulnerability.
3. Trans
ortation Cballen
es
The lack of a dedicated vehicle r¢mains a significant operational challenge for COVASS.
Without acce5S to a van for:
Etnergency relo¢ations
Client move5
- Furniture tran5POrt and Property setup.
the ebarity has been required to rely on short-llotice vehicle hire. This h&s created two key difficulties:
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SUPPORT SERVI
Report of the Trustees
For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
- Delay5, ￿ rental vehicles are often not immediately available and tnay take several days to b¢ delivered
- InLYeased costs. placing additional strain on the chariws limited financial resources
Thi5 continues to affect the clwitys ability to respond swiftly in w8ent situations.
4. Accommodation Challen
es: Thurso Pro
ertie5
The ￿Commodation located in Thurso has presented ongoing challenges during the year. In addition to integration difficulties
experienced bi, clients, the need to relocate individuaLs has had fllwncial implications.
The t￿Ste¢S recognise that maintaining accommodation in locations where clieots struggle to integrate presents both operational and
fmancial risks. A5 a result. the long-ternL Sustainability of these properties is currently ullder review.
Difficulties and Risks
During the year, the In￿teeS identified the following key challenges:
- Absence of a dedicated transport vehicle
- Financial pressure caused by urgent vehicle hire
- Social isolation and rejection experienced by clients in certain location5
- Increased costs associated Miith r¢locatin8 clients
The trustee5 continue to tnonitor these risks closely and consider mitigation strategies where possible.
Structure, Governance And Management
COVASS is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are also directors of the chatity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. The
wtees are responstble for the overall governance. strategi¢ diTection and financial oversight of the Organisatio￿ ensuring that it
operates in line with its charitable objectives and in compliance with all Televant legal and regulatory requirements.
The Board of Trustees has collective responsibility for setting strategic prioritie5, monitoring performance and safeguarding the
effective and responsible use of the charitys resources. Trustee5 regularly review Ihe chariW5 activities and ass￿ potential risks,
with particular attentii)n given to client wellbein& accomllM)dation starMJard5 and financial suststnability.
th￿ to the size and nature of the organisation, trustee5 remain closely involved in operatio[￿1 oversigbl while day-to-day activities
are carried out by a small staff team. This strllcture all0v￿ fi)T responsive decision-making, particularly in relation to emergency
accommodation and client relocations.
In recent years. COVASS has operated with limited staffing capacity, which has placed additional pressure on both tnjstees and
existing staff. In response to tbis, the trustees aTe actively co￿lderIng ways to strengthen operational capacity through the
Involven￿nt of volunteers, including individuals offering p￿)f￿Slonal expertise, placenTht or trainee roles, and community
volunteers.
In addition, COVASS is expJoTing cl(Trser collaboration with other agencie5 and Clwities in order to provide appropriate sUPPOrt in
more complex or high-risk cases, ensurmg that Clients receive the most suitable assistance while maintaining the sustainability of the
service.
The tnL8tees continue to review governance arrangenmlts lo ensure they remain appropriate, prO￿rtiOnate and effective for the
scale of the charitys activities.
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SUPPORT SERVtCE
Report of the Tr￿tee8
For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
Achievements and performance
Future Initiatlves
Looking ahead, COVASS Temains focwed on..
- R¢viewing its accommodation Strategy.. particularly in relation to the sustainability of properties in Thurso
Seeking funding opportunities to acquire a dedicated vehicle
Supporting clients towards long-tenn stable accommodation
- Ensuring the financial sustainability of the charity while Tnaintaining flexibility to re5poDd to etnergencies
Conelusion
COVASS remains con)mitted to supporting individuals affected by viol¢nce and abuse with cornpassion, integrity aJ)d flexibility.
The success￿1 transition of four individugls into permanent ¥4ccommodation during the y¢ar demonstrates the positive impact of
the charity's worL despite operational and financial challenges.
The tn￿teeS renllin dedicated to reNiewing and adapting the charity's approach to ensure that COVASS continues to provide
effective, sustainable and peTson-ceDtred support.
Financlal review
Reserves policy
The tothl reserves now stand al £9,435 with £930 of restrictcd and £8,505 in unrestricled Teserves.
Structure) governance and management
Governlng document
Community Violence & Abuse Support Service is a company liinited by guardntee and a registered charity governed by its
menLorandum and articles of ￿socIatIOn.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
COVASS operates under a management committee structure, with office b¢arers being proposed and elected by the n￿MberShip
which me¢ts six times a year.
Reference and administratlve details
Reglstered Company number
SC305806 (Scotland)
Reglstered Charlty llumber
SC037634
Reglstered offlce
4 King Street
Nairn
IV12 4PD
Trustees
Mis5 L Prescott
Mr D Mshelia
Mr N Dobrivojevic Trustee
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SUPPORT SERVI
Report of the Tru5t¢es
For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
Reference and admillistrative detalls
Independent Examiner
Goldwelts
15-17 High Street
Kingussie
Inverness-SILire
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on ...
181h March 2026
. and signed on its behalf by:
Miss L Prescott- Tr￿Stee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Community Violcncg ￿]d Abuse
Support Servic¢
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 st March 2025 set out on pages seven to fourteen.
Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner
Th¢ ¢haJity's trustees are responsible for tILe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the teTms of the Charities and Tn￿te
tnvestment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The ch￿1￿5 trustees
coiisider tILat the audit requirement ofRegulation 10{1 )(a) lo (c) of the Accounts Regulations do¢s nol applN'. It is my responsibility
to Cxamine the accounts as required under Section 44(1 Xc) of the Act and to stat¢ whether particuiaT rnatte￿ hLve come to my
attention.
Basis of the independent examlner's report
My examination was Carried out in accordance ￿1th Regulation l E of the CEwities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It a150 in¢lud¢s consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in th¢ accounts, and Seeking explanations from you as
ilstees concerning my such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audiL
and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention .
(l) which gives rne reasonable cause to believe that, in any materiaI respecL th¢ requiremenls
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1)(2) of the 21K)5 Act and R¢wlation 4 of the 2006 Accounts
Regulations" and
to PTepare accounrs which accord with the accounting records and to comply with R¢gulation 8 of the 2006 Aocounts
Regulations
have not been met or
(2) to whicm in my opinion, attention should be drawn ill older to enable a proper understanding of the accoullt5 to be reached.
Lorna DTun)mond FCCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Goldwells
15-17 High Street
Klngussie
Inverness-shire
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Date..
18th March 2026
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SUPPORT SERVI
Statement of Financial A¢liviti¢s
FOT The Year Ended 31st March 2025
2025
Total
fund5
2024
Totsl
fiMLd5
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
Income and endowtnents from
Charhtable activitie$
Safe House
65.827
65,827
54,294
Investment income
Other income
114
179
562
Total
65.941
65941
55,035
Expenditure on
Charitable aethdties
Aviemore & Nairn Centres
Management, adminlservices support
Safe House
1.175
29.185
34.189
1.175
29,219
34,189
719
39,480
19.715
34
Total
64,549
34
64,583
59,914
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDfnJRE)
1.392
(34)
1,358
(4,879)
Reconclllatloll of funds
Total funds brought forward
8,505
930
9,435
14,314
Totsl funds earrled fonvard
9.897
896
10,793
9,435
The note5 fom) part of these financkal statements
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SlJ?PORT SERVICE
Balance Sheet
31st March 2025
2025
Total
filljds
2024
Total
fimds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fimd
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible &8sets
184
218
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
11,109
712
11,871
12,372
Creditors
Amounts fLlling due within one year
(1 ?12)
(1.212)
(3.155)
Net current assets
9,897
712
10.609
9.217
Total asset5 less current liabilities
9.897
896
10,793
9,435
NET ASSETS
9.897
896
10,793
9,435
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted fimds
9.897
896
8,505
930
Total funds
10,793
9,435
The charitable company is entitled lo exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Compani¢s Act 2006 for the year ended
3 1st March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial $tatetrEnts for the year ended 3 Ist March 2025 in
accordance ivith Section 476 of the CoTE¥yanie5 Act 2006.
Thc trustses acknowledge their r￿￿onsIbIlitieS for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps aecounting records that con]ply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies
Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements ￿1¢h give a true and fair vi¢w of the state of affairs of the clwitsble company as at the end
of each financial year and of its sU￿]uS or deficit for each f￿ancial year in accordance with the r¢quirements of Sections
394 and 395 and which othetwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements,
80 far as applicable to th¢ charitable company.
O))
The notes forn) part of these flljancial SL￿eMentS
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SUPPORT SERVICE
Balance Sheet- continued
3 1st March 2025
These financial Statell￿nts have been prepared in a¢cordance with the pnJvi5ions applicable to clwithble companies subject to the
sn]all companies regime.
18 nJo(ckn 2oz
The financial statements were appmved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ..............
signed on its behalf by".
.. and were
Mis5
Prescott- Trustee
The notes forni part of these financial Stalen￿nts
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SUPPORT SERVICE
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 st March 2025
Aecounting pollcies
Basls of preparing the financia] ststements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statemelkt of Recon]mended
Practice applicable to charities preparin8 theiT accounts in accordance *ryth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial
Reporting Stand&rd appliLable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements
have been piepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity bas entitlerrknt to the funds, it is probable
that the incotne will be re¢¢iv¢d and th¢ amount can be me&sured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised &9 expendithre as soon as there is a legal or coTrstructive obligation committing the charity to that
expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. Expendittwe is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to p&rticular headings they
have been allocated to actiNuties on n b&sis consistent wkth the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted fimds can be used in accordance with the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted puTroses within tbe objects of tbe cl]arity. Restrictions arise
when specifIed by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restrict¢d purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income
2025
2024
Bank interest received
114
179
Net incomel(expendlture)
Net incomel(expenditure} is Stated after chaTginyJ(crediting):
2025
2024
DwTeciation - owned assets
34
39
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SUPPORT SERVICE
Note5 to tbe Financial Statenjeots - continued
For The ye￿ Ended 31st March 2025
Trustees, remuneration Vdnd benefjts
There was tntstees, net remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 Marcb 2025 tot211ing £18,343. (2024
£24,905).
Trustees, expenses
Th¢r¢ were no tr￿￿teeS expenses paid during the year to 3 1st March 2024. (2023 - nil)
Staff costs
The average monthly nunther of en)ployees during the year W&$ follows:
2025
2024
Administrator
Support
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000.
Tangible fixed a55ets
Plant and
nmchinery
Furniture
& equipment
Computer
equipment
Total8
Cost
At 1st April 2024 and 3 1st March 2025
523
1.910
4,241
6,674
Depreciatlo
At 1st April 2024
Charge for year
477
1,738
26
4,241
6,456
34
At 3 1st Mawh 2025
485
1,764
4,241
6,490
Net book value
At 3 Ist March 2025
38
146
184
At 3 1st Mar¢h 2024
172
218
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SUPPORT SERVICE
Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued
For Th¢ Year Ended 315t March 2025
Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Social securtty and other taxes
Accrned expenses
1,998
77
1,080
77
1,135
1,212
3,155
Movement in funds
Net
movem¢nt
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestrleted funds
General fund
8,505
1,392
9,897
Restricted funds
Restrtcfrd
930
{34)
896
TOTAL VUNDS
9,435
1,358
10,793
Net movement in funds, included in the above are follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
ill funds
Unrestricted fund5
General fund
65.941
(64,549)
1.392
Restricted funds
Restricted
(34)
(34}
TOTAL FUNDS
65,941
164,583)
1,358
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SUPPORT SERVI
Notes to the Financial Statenlents - continued
For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
Movement In funds - continued
Comparatlves for nwvement in funds
Net
movement
in fimd5
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
13J45
(4,840)
8,505
Restricted funds
R¢stricted
969
(39)
930
TOTAL FUNDS
14,314
(4,879)
9,435
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Inconuns
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in ￿lldS
Unrestricted funds
General fi￿d
55,035
(59,875)
(4,840)
Restricted funds
Restricted
(39)
(39)
TOTAL FUNDS
55,035
(59,914)
{4,879)
A current year 12 months and ptior year 12 rnollths combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in fvnds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
13,345
(3,448)
9,897
Restrlcted fund5
Restricted
969
(73}
896
TOTAL FUNDS
14,314
{3,521)
10,793
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SUPPORT SERVICE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
Movement in funds - continued
A Cll￿ent year 12 months and prior yeat 12 months combined net movement in fimds, lllcluded in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
120,976
(124,424)
(3,448)
Restricted funds
Restricted
(73)
(73)
TOTAL FUNDS
120,976
(124,497)
(3,521)
Related party dlsclosures
There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 3 1st March 2025.
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SUPPORT SERVICE
Detsiled Statement of FinaD¢ial Activities
For The Year Ended 3 1st March 2025
2025
2024
Income and endowments
Investment Income
Bank interest received
114
179
Charitable activities
Safe house ￿cOMe
65.827
54,294
Other Incon
Sundry incon
562
Total incoming resources
65,941
55,035
Expendltsre
Charitable activities
Office costs
Tciephone and internet
Safe house expcnses
Support expense5
135
1.175
34,189
8,237
2,390
719
19,715
8,803
43,736
31.627
Support costs
Management
Wages
I￿uranCe
Postage and 5tatiollery
Printing, publish & adv
Sundries
Fixtures & fittings depn
Furniture & equipment depn
18,344
507
68
517
173
25,563
633
115
392
406
26
31
19,643
27.148
Fin2nee
Bat)k charges
62
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fe
1.140
1,077
Totsl resources expended
64,583
59,914
Net incomel(expenditwe)
1,358
{4.879}
Tlll's page does not foJJi part of the statutory fll)ancial statements
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