I Choose Freedom Charity - Charities report

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 01806055 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 289508

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

for

I Choose Freedom Charity

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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Reference and Administrative Details

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Report of the Trustees

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Report of the Independent Auditors

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Statement of Financial Activities

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Balance Sheet

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Cash Flow Statement

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Notes to the Cash Flow Statement

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Notes to the Financial Statements

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TRUSTEES

Mrs K E Halliwell Solicitor

Mrs A Mihailidou Charity Consultant (resigned 31.10.22)

Mrs S P A Renaut Accountant

Mrs S Sengupta Management Consultant (resigned 23.4.23)

Mrs S J Stimpson Nurse

Mrs H A Edwards Project Director Corporate Events

Ms C N Kinyanjui Ex-Service User

Ms C Booth Project Manager (appointed 10.12.22)

Ms S Gregory Consultant (appointed 10.12.22)

Ms M King Head Of Risk (appointed 10.12.22)

COMPANY SECRETARY

Mrs A Mihailidou

REGISTERED OFFICE

Po Box 54

Reigate

Surrey

RH2 0AZ

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER

01806055 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

289508

AUDITORS

Williams & Co Epsom LLP

8-10 South Street

Epsom

Surrey

KT18 7PF

BANKERS

Lloyds Bank Plc

11 High Street

Horley

Surrey

RH6 7BJ

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Our vision, values and objectives

Our goal is to end domestic abuse by increasing public awareness, providing education to professional services and external providers, both locally and nationally, and to continue to provide excellent services and support to survivors starting with a safe and supportive place for anyone to re-start a life free of abuse.

Our values are: Respect, Inclusion, Trust, Empowerment.

Our service user charter states that people using services should:

- Have the greatest control over their own lives and have the opportunity to make informed choices;

- Have the opportunity to be involved in decisions about every aspect of the service they receive from individual treatment to local and national policy;

- Be treated with respect, compassion and dignity;

- Have their diversity respected and have equal rights and opportunities.

From the Chair of the Trustees

The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) estimates that 5.0% of adults (6.9% women and 3.0% men) aged 16 years and over experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2022; this equates to an estimated 2.4 million adults (1.7 million women and 699,000 men). Needless to say, this has been another incredibly busy year with an ever-increasing demand on our service. We have received a total of 558 requests for space. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the staff and volunteers at I Choose Freedom. As we have continued to expand the service we offer victims who are fleeing domestic abuse they continue to work tirelessly to support our service users with resilience and determination.

Following on from the pandemic and opening a third refuge we are now able to offer refuge accommodation to 97 adults and 128 children. With the continued drive and commitment from our CEO, Charlotte, and the support of the Trustees, I Choose Freedom has been able to expand to support the increase in requests. I Choose Freedom has expanded and therefore been able to support the increase in requests. At the end of last year we announced a new Refuge Accommodation for All Project (RAFA). This came as a result of a county wide needs assessment which identified gaps in provision for many victims, including but not limited to, men and the LGBGTQIA+ community. We have successfully recruited and trained a committed team who are working solely in the RAFA project to support these service users and their children. We now have 7 separate accommodations across Surrey. We are in the process of securing an eighth property which will be online soon. As with any new project, setting up these properties has presented the staff involved with many challenges but the success has already been proven by the testaments provided by the service users and I would like to commend the staff on their achievement and thank Surrey County Council for their support in recognising the need and providing funding for this project.

This past year we were delighted to have not only been short listed but to win the 2022 Charity Governance Award for COVID Response: Embracing Opportunity and Harnessing Risk for Long Term Change. The award was in relation to the opening of a new refuge during the pandemic which with the combination of the vision, drive and energy of the staff along with the response and support from the Trustees who were able to steer the governance around taking the risk to do so given such a short time frame.

Our CEO, Charlotte Kneer was also recognised in the Queens Jubilee Honours List and was awarded an MBE for her Services to Domestic Abuse in Surrey. Charlotte's passion and commitment along with a personal drive for justice, diversity and equality has long been recognised by many of us so we were thrilled she had been chosen to receive this award.

We have had some changes to our Board of Trustees this year and would like to thank Anastasia Mihailidou who has worked tirelessly for 6 years bringing her expertise of governance to the board and also Julia Zorkova who has been a valued member for the past 7 years. The Board has successfully recruited three new members who bring knowledge and experience to ensure we have a broad range of disciplines to lead our diverse and growing organisation. The Board also reflects the community we serve. We always ensure we have a Board Member who has lived at an I Choose Freedom refuge. Their insight enables us to really understand where we need to improve.

To the CEO, staff, volunteers, trustees, fundraisers and donors, I would like to thank you all for everything you have done to support the organisation. What has been achieved in the past year is only possible because of the incredible people who are part of I Choose Freedom.

From the CEO

Once again I am incredibly proud of the year we have had. The team support survivors with a passion that is unrivalled. Each one of us daily asks ourself "would I live in our refuges?" and if the answer is no then we immediately make changes.

We have continued to improve our support and advocacy; with each adult and child at the very centre of the work we do. The new projects in resettlement and Refuge Accommodation for all are testament to our desire to support every survivor in every way they need. We couldn't operate without the input of our volunteers and I am so grateful for the incredible work they do. I am equally proud of our national voice in the media and our campaigning. Although we are small, we are mighty! This year we have been working with the Home Office to improve the outcomes in the criminal justice system. We have worked with the Lead Family Court Judge in Surrey on an innovative campaign to transform the Family Court response. We have worked closely with Probation and this focus will continue while we strive to shape a better response for survivors. There are many more campaigns that have been successful and each win is a win for those that use our services and for survivors nationally. My hope for the future is to end domestic abuse by creating a culture shift in the way we respond to survivors and perpetrators of abuse, to make it societally unacceptable to abuse. To end victim blaming and tackle misogyny. Lofty goals but with our incredible team of The Board, the staff and volunteers anything is possible.

Campaigning

I Choose Freedom regularly appear on national main stream media; BBC, Channel 4, Sky TV, The Independent, The Times, The Sun, The Guardian and local and International media outlets. We have forged strong relationships with journalists who trust us to give a grass roots overview of what is really happening for survivors of domestic abuse. This media coverage drives change and ultimately improves the outcomes for survivors.

I Choose Freedom works closely with politicians from all parties including; Jeremy Hunt MP Chancellor of the Exchequer , Jess Phillips MP Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding and Claire Coutinho MP Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. These relationships are important in informing the heart of Government about necessary change for survivors. I Choose Freedom were closely involved with the development of the Domestic Abuse Act, the groundbreaking legislation which has seen important changes for survivors.

Training

Choose Freedom have provided training to Companies, Government agencies and 3rd sector organisations. We create bespoke packages to raise awareness of domestic abuse, the signs to look out for and how employers can support their employees. We can assist with writing policies and creating internal processes. Domestic Abuse is a topic that has risen up the HR agenda and we are able to assist companies to ensure they are meeting the needs of their employees.

Women in Refuge

When a woman arrives at the refuge they are greeted and shown around by their Domestic Abuse Refuge Advocate (DARA). They receive a welcome pack which includes new bedding, cooking items, toiletries, cleaning products and toys for the children. It is important that they have new items so they feel valued and that they matter to us. Women are often overwhelmed when they see all that has been provided and feedback from clients is often that 'they do not feel they deserve it.'

The first 24hrs are vital, ensuring the women are supported to meet their immediate needs and know that we understand what it has taken to for them to seek help and get to refuge. DARA's will have some immediate actions such as checking physical and mental health needs and with technological support. As part of the women's support plan, they will meet with their advocate every week, more if necessary. These meetings offer a safe space for the women to talk freely and for their advocates to offer emotional and practical advice, and offer a space to get to know the women better and personalise their support at refuge. DARA's support with immigration, applying for all necessary benefits, applying for a new bank account, registering with local GP, referring to our Community Debt Advice team, completing any necessary referrals which includes making housing applications.

A DASH (Domestic Abuse Stalking and Harassment Assessment) is completed to explore their domestic abuse history and this enables the advocate to ensure they have a better understanding of the abuse the women have experienced and asses the risk. This information helps to inform the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference Referral) which DARA's attend with their client's consent.

Women attend a weekly house meeting which is led by the advocates to encourage and support the women whilst living in refuge. Advocates facilitate the freedom programme which provides women with a deeper understanding of the tactics used by their perpetrators to control them. Weekly counselling is also provided by an independent counsellor which can be online if English is their second language. We also offer personal trainer sessions, art classes and learning English as a second language. This all contributes to supporting the women's mental health and well-being. Towards the end of their 6 month stay, advocates work to support the women move to the next stage of their journey. This can be a difficult time as they have found safety at refuge. When clients leave refuge advocates will continue to support the women and families as they move on with their lives

Children in Refuge

At I Choose Freedom we carry out at a holistic approach to support the children in our care. From the moment a family arrives, children's advocates will work closely with the children and the mothers. Many children have fled quickly and had to travel long distances so they are not able to bring any toys with them. Welcome packs including toys and story books are placed in their rooms. Making sure they have something just for them on arrival helps bring a little comfort.

The children have come from a home life full of fear and unpredictability. Therefore, we endeavour to create routine, structure, warmth and safety as soon as possible. We support them to begin to feel safe and secure in their surroundings and find reassurance in knowing what to expect each day. Welcoming play sessions and fun activities are arranged, which also enables their mothers to engage in meetings and counselling. We celebrate birthdays and religious occasions. With the support of generous donations we are able to offer trips out to the farm, cinemas, parks and the seaside.

Advocates liaise with health, education, children's services and family support centres; working collaboratively with outside agencies to ensure all the children's needs are advocated for. Nursery, school, or college places are applied for and while the child waits for their offer, we support with finding the correct uniform, so they feel a sense of belonging on the first day. It is important that school have a good understanding of domestic abuse and we have an open dialogue with them, to ensure greater support for the children.

Mothers are offered a parenting support group designed to help them bond, learn, and overcome difficulties. Sharing their stories in a small nurturing group with other parents helps them feel understood and that they are not alone. We support families with healthy eating ideas and explain the importance of dental hygiene. Helping Hands sessions are offered to increase a child's understanding of feeling safe, exploring feelings and developing their self-esteem.

Play therapy is provided and allows the children to express themselves in their own way, especially if they are struggling to understand how they are feeling, or are finding it hard to put their experiences into words. Children who have fled domestic abuse will respond in different ways, but most will feel frightened and confused. It is not unusual to see aggressive play in the early days or nurturing play with the dolls, as the children begin to work through and process what they have seen and heard.

Children affected by domestic abuse are victims in their own right. Growing up in a violent and toxic home can have a hugely damaging and long - lasting impact on children. We strive to give them the support they need so when the families move on, we see a stronger family unit, empowered to take the next steps in their journey out of Refuge.

Refuge Accommodation for All (RAFA)

Why was the project started?

I Choose Freedom were a refuge provider, providing support for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. I Choose Freedom recognised that there was limited provision across the country for survivors of domestic abuse who had barriers to accessing shared single sex refuge accommodation. The included males, the LGBTQ+ community and the Gypsy Roma travelling communities. I Choose freedom approached Surrey County Council to support them in providing self-contained accommodation for these survivors of domestic abuse. Surrey County Council awarded funding for this project starting with four units. This has now grown to 6 units for single service users and two further units, one providing accommodation for an adult and one child and a further property that can accommodate an adult and up to three children.

What work was done prior to launching the project?

The Service Manager for the project worked with external professionals to ensure staff were trained and able to provide specialist support for service users accessing this project. This included Gallop, Mankind, Women's Traveller movement, outreach services and health professionals. I Choose Freedom have realised that service users in self-contained units need more support to avoid them feeling isolated therefore two further advocates have been recruited and due to the properties being able to accommodate children, a children's advocate has also been recruited. One of the team identifies as LGBTQ+ which enables I Choose Freedom to provide a "by and for" service for survivors from those communities.

Clients supported

Up until 31st March 2023 the RAFA project had 25 referrals into the project and 4 clients were accepted. This included 2 males one who identified from the LBGTQ+ community. Since March 2023 with three more properties available and one that we hope will be available from October 2023 a further 7 service users have been supported including two who identify from the trans community and one who identified as non-binary.

Resettlement Report

This service supports survivors resettling in Surrey after leaving refuge. Survivors face many difficulties after leaving refuge, this includes but isn't limited to, financial instability, housing insecurity, unresolved immigration, ongoing court cases where the alleged perpetrator is seeking contact, difficulties with managing bills or paying debts, social isolation, and an overwhelming uncertainty of what the next steps are. The resettlement service aims to support ex-service users and their children in making the transition from refuge life to independent living smoother. It offers practical support, such as getting clients and their children into employment or education, referral into specialist debt services, school applications, support with attaining legal aid solicitors to support with ongoing court cases, co-creating budget plans and ensuring that our survivors voice is being heard in relation to permanent housing. It also offers emotional support, this includes face to face check-in, weekly phone check ins, encouraging attendance at local social clubs and attending initial visits to local community groups, religious spaces or somewhere that the women feel they want to connect with.

Grants and Fundraising

To enable I Choose Freedom to continue with supporting as many survivors of domestic abuse as possible we, as a charity, are dependent on the organisations and individuals who support us. Our major funders are Surrey County Council, Reigate and Banstead Council, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Office of the Police and Crime

Commissioner. Without their support we would not be able to continue with the current service and the continued growth of the organisation and we are enormously grateful to them.

- Surrey County Council and Individual Councillors

- DLUHC

- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

- Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey

- A Morton Domino Jewellery

- Astellas

- B Derber

- C Elliss

- Caterham Hill Womens Institute

- Caterham School

- C Safapour

- Christopher Critchlow

- Family Building Society

- Farnham Round Table

- In memory of Rhianna

- John Lewis Partnership

- Leathersellers

- R Haley and L Bywaters

- M & J Hill

- Martin Firmo Memorial

- Nutfield Parochial Church - St Peter & St Paul's

- Nutfield WI

- Red Brick Road

- Redhill Redstone

- Rotary Club

- Reigate Methodist Church

- Sharpthorne Carol Party

- Soroptomists

- St Faiths Trust

- Surrey Freemasons

- The Mishcon Family Charitable Trust

- The Pattenmakers Co Charitable Foundation

- Wisley Foundation

Financial review

During the year total income was £1,539,426 (2022: £999,677), the final result of the year was a surplus of £398,303 (2022: £133,907).

Reserves policy

The Board of Trustees has examined the Charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the Charity should be equal to six months operating costs.

Unrestricted reserves are held for the following purposes

1. To maintain services through periods of reduced funding and cash flow;

2. To develop new projects;

3. To pay redundancy and recruitment costs; and

4. To respond to adverse incidents.

At the year end the charity held total reserves of £1,059,596 (2022: £661,293) of which £326,819 (2022: £302,383) were unrestricted general funds; £300,000 (2022: £250,000) were designated general funds and £432,777 (2022: £108,910) were restricted funds.

ICF holds reserves to protect against drops in income and to allow ICF to take advantage of new opportunities. It is a policy of ICF to hold three months of usual expenditure as a general reserve. This equates to circa £250-£300k.

Future Plans

Our intention is to enable women and children to begin the recovery process from their experience of domestic violence, by offering a refuge meeting high standards by providing:

- A safe place to be for all service users

- Welcoming and accepting attitude to all

- Good standards of accommodation and On-site facilities for families, and especially children

- Individual support plans

- Assistance in applying for re-housing

- Practical help for anyone who may have a court hearing

- Assistance in claiming benefits

- Liaison with health services

- Advice regarding activities within the area, including faith organisations, clubs, groups, paid or voluntary work, etc.

- Structured group work to allow service users to understand domestic abuse, regain their self-esteem and avoid a similar situation in the future.

- To ensure our service is inclusive and diverse to ensure anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse regardless of age, gender , identity, race or religion can feel safe and access the support they need.

Our longer term strategic vision is to improve our sustainability by increasing unrestricted funds through fundraising and donations so that we can increase our refuge provision and replicate the current blueprint of services.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

I Choose Freedom is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. It is governed according to the

Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Directors are recruited from those who have supported the organisation or through recognised channels such as the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Reach which undertakes national recruitment for voluntary organisations. Personal contacts and local organisations are also sources of directors.

The induction programme for directors (trustees) includes information from directors and staff, trustee training courses, as well as Surrey DA awareness and safeguarding training. Relevant printed material is also given including ICF documentation and national publications.

All members of the committee give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses claimed from the charity are set out in note 8 to these financial statements. ICF recognises that a diverse, skilled and committed group of Directors is essential for the effective governance and management of the charity. Recruitment of new Directors is the responsibility of existing Directors.

Organisational Structure

The management committee meets on ten occasions during the year and is responsible for the strategic direction and policies of the organisation. They also monitor performance and compliance with requirements of stakeholders. The CEO attends each meeting on a non-voting basis, with input from other staff members as requested.

The CEO assumes responsibility for the provision of service, and for meeting the monitoring and evaluation requirements of stakeholders. The Services Manager assumes responsibility for the day to day operations and reports to the CEO. The lines of accountability, support and supervision are well established within the organisation ensuring good practice in delivering a high-quality service.

ICF is a member of the Women's Aid Federation of England and is part of the Surrey Domestic Abuse Management Board which links with the Surrey Domestic Abuse Commissioning Group.

Key management personnel

The directors comprise the board of directors, who are the Charity's trustees, and the senior management team comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Charity on a day to day basis. All directors give of their time freely and no director received remuneration in the year. Details of the remuneration of key management personnel and trustees' expenses are disclosed in note 8 to the accounts.

Remuneration for CEO is set by the trustees using a benchmarking process and is reviewed annually.

The trustees have undertaken governance training to ensure a clear understanding of their responsibility to the Refuge and its stakeholders. The NCVO's Code of Governance and Charity Commission's Essential Duties of a Trustee were discussed in detail. A SWOT analysis was conducted highlighting areas of excellence and areas in need of attention which in turn, has assisted with succession planning.

Induction and training of new trustees

The Committee comprises directors of the company, who are also trustees under charity law. Committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting and normally serve for three years. The committee may fill a casual vacancy for the period up to the next AGM, when the member concerned shall retire and shall be eligible for re-election at that meeting.

A committee member may serve for three years, and then be available for re-election for a further three years. They would not normally be eligible for re-election after two full terms until one year has elapsed, but this may be waived by the AGM if it would not be in the interests of the Company for the services of the member to be lost by requiring the member to stand down.

Committee members are required to disclose all relevant interests and register them with the secretary and in accordance with the charity's policy withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises. Neither the charity nor any of the directors presently have such interests but any such interests would be disclosed should they arise.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The Committee has considered the risks to which the charity is exposed. Systems and procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. There is a comprehensive risk framework in place which is formally reviewed quarterly and updated at board meetings to reflect significant changes.

Procedures are in place to protect staff, volunteers and service users. These procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.

The Committee has assessed the relevant safeguarding risks and have decided that all Directors undergo a DBS check every three years.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the directors of I Choose Freedom Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

-	select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

-	observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;

-	make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

-	prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

-	there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and

-	the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.

AUDITORS

The auditors, Williams & Co Epsom LLP, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs S J Stimpson - Trustee

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of I Choose Freedom Charity (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

-	give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;

-	have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and

-	have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

-	the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

-	the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

-	adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

-	the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

-	certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or

-	we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or

-	the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

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A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Mark Williams (Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of Williams & Co Epsom LLP

8-10 South Street

Epsom

Surrey

KT18 7PF

1 November 2023

31.3.23

31.3.22

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

Notes

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

2

17,076

417

17,493

33,400

Charitable activities

4

Supporting & accommodating victims of domestic abuse

25,000

984,788

1,009,788

514,469

Investment income

3

502

-

502

83

Other income

511,581

112

511,693

451,725

Total

554,159

985,317

1,539,476

999,677

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

5

Supporting & accommodating victims of domestic abuse

412,546

728,627

1,141,173

865,770

NET INCOME

141,613

256,690

398,303

133,907

Transfers between funds

15

(67,177

)

67,177

-

Net movement in funds

74,436

323,867

398,303

133,907

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

552,383

108,910

661,293

527,386

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

626,819

432,777

1,059,596

661,293

31.3.23

31.3.22

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

Notes

£

FIXED ASSETS

Tangible assets

12

14,828

62,652

77,480

61,025

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

13

20,097

-

20,097

17,770

Cash at bank and in hand

619,706

370,128

989,834

932,486

639,803

370,128

1,009,931

950,256

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

14

(27,815

)

-

(27,815

)

(349,988

)

NET CURRENT ASSETS

611,988

370,128

982,116

600,268

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

626,816

432,780

1,059,596

661,293

NET ASSETS

626,816

432,780

1,059,596

661,293

FUNDS

15

Unrestricted funds

626,816

552,383

Restricted funds

432,780

108,910

TOTAL FUNDS

1,059,596

661,293

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 1 November 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mrs S J Stimpson - Trustee

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash generated from operations

1

88,702

462,411

Net cash provided by operating activities

88,702

462,411

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets

(31,856

)

(24,412

)

Interest received

502

83

Net cash used in investing activities

(31,354

)

(24,329

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period

57,348

438,082

Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period

932,486

494,404

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period

989,834

932,486

1.	RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)

398,303

133,907

Adjustments for:

Depreciation charges

15,401

11,816

Interest received

(502

)

(83

)

Increase in debtors

(2,327

)

(12,111

)

(Decrease)/increase in creditors

(322,173

)

328,882

Net cash provided by operations

88,702

462,411

2.	ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.22

Cash flow

At 31.3.23

£

Net cash

Cash at bank and in hand

932,486

57,348

989,834

932,486

57,348

989,834

Total

932,486

57,348

989,834

1.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

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: 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2015 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

The accounts have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS

102) effective 1 January 2015 rather than the Accounting and Reporting Charites: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Incoming resources

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income (including rents and contributions) is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any

performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income from grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Bank and Building Society interest are accounted for on the basis of monies receivable in the year.

Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive 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.

Expenditure 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 particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity.

Governance costs

Governance costs comprise the costs of running the charity including amounts paid to the independent examiner.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Improvements to property

-

10% on cost

Fixtures and fittings

-

25% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2.	DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Donations

17,493

33,400

3.	INVESTMENT INCOME

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Deposit account interest

502

83

4.	INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

31.3.23

31.3.22

Activity

£

Grants

Supporting & accommodating victims of
domestic abuse

1,009,788

514,469

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Local Authority Grants

49,000

26,575

Housing Related Support Grant

805,312

366,064

Optivo Grant

15,000

18,199

Wisley

10,000

7,318

Leather Sellers

15,000

11,750

Nationwide

-

10,000

Children In Need

-

20,164

PCC Grants

36,285

19,394

Caterham School

1,500

-

Elizabeth Charitable Trust

-

1,000

Farnham Round Table

750

600

Reg Haley

-

1,000

Mark Benevolent Fund

-

5,430

Making Herstory

-

2,500

PF Charitable Trust

-

7,000

Vinci Fund

-

7,000

C Elliss

45,000

5,000

Andrew Burgess

-

5,000

Dormans Evening Womens Institute

-

475

Christopher Critchlow

850

-

Linda Bywaters

1,400

-

Monique King

1,000

-

Rotary Club

320

-

Charles Safapour

2,500

-

D & K Vanrenen

365

-

John Lewis Partnership

1,000

-

Kids Out

140

-

Mrs H Williams

20

-

Surrey Provincial Archmasons

5,000

-

Georgia Treweek

10,343

-

Astellas

6,000

-

Lifetime Chances

2,973

-

Anonymous

30

-

1,009,788

514,469

5.	CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Support

Direct

costs (see

Costs

note 6)

Totals

£

Supporting & accommodating victims of
domestic abuse

1,106,798

34,375

1,141,173

6.	SUPPORT COSTS

Governance

Finance

costs

Totals

£

Supporting & accommodating victims of
domestic abuse

1,057

33,318

34,375

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:

31.3.23

31.3.22

Supporting

& accommodating

victims

of

domestic

Total

abuse

activities

£

Bank charges

1,057

1,050

Auditors' remuneration

1,890

-

Accountancy and legal fees

29,683

25,703

Subscriptions

1,745

1,752

34,375

28,505

7.	NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Depreciation - owned assets

15,401

11,817

Other operating leases

50,630

52,725

8.	AUDITORS' REMUNERATION

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Fees payable to the charity's auditors for the audit of the charity's financial
statements

1,890

-

9.	TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022.

10.	STAFF COSTS

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Wages and salaries

625,712

452,443

Social security costs

49,730

36,831

Other pension costs

12,596

9,149

688,038

498,423

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.3.23

31.3.22

Administration

6

4

Refuge Workers

17

14

23

18

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

31.3.23

31.3.22

£60,001 - £70,000

1

11.	COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

33,400

-

33,400

Charitable activities

Supporting & accommodating victims of domestic abuse

107,079

407,390

514,469

Investment income

83

-

83

Other income

451,725

-

451,725

Total

592,287

407,390

999,677

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

Supporting & accommodating victims of domestic abuse

426,887

438,883

865,770

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

165,400

(31,493

)

133,907

Transfers between funds

(21,241

)

21,241

-

Net movement in funds

144,159

(10,252

)

133,907

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

408,225

119,161

527,386

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

552,384

108,909

661,293

12.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Improvements

Fixtures

to

and

property

fittings

Totals

£

COST

At 1 April 2022

82,842

43,572

126,414

Additions

18,296

13,560

31,856

At 31 March 2023

101,138

57,132

158,270

DEPRECIATION

At 1 April 2022

41,443

23,946

65,389

Charge for year

7,105

8,296

15,401

At 31 March 2023

48,548

32,242

80,790

NET BOOK VALUE

At 31 March 2023

52,590

24,890

77,480

At 31 March 2022

41,399

19,626

61,025

13.	DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Trade debtors

4,059

6,141

Accruals

6,524

3,246

Prepayments

9,514

8,383

20,097

17,770

14.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.23

31.3.22

£

Trade creditors

13,712

16,691

Other creditors

8,650

4,524

Accruals and deferred income

-

316,954

Accrued expenses

4,561

11,819

Deferred government grants

892

-

27,815

349,988

15.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net

Transfers

movement

between

At

At 1.4.22

in funds

funds

31.3.23

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

174,145

142,650

(117,177

)

199,618

Contingency Reserve

250,000

-

50,000

300,000

New House Fund

123,806

-

123,806

Renewals Fund

4,432

(1,040

)

-

3,392

552,383

141,610

(67,177

)

626,816

Restricted funds

Surrey County Council

28,465

(55,477

)

27,268

256

RBBC

-

(1,995

)

1,995

-

PCC Victim Transition Fund

-

5,704

-

5,704

Psychotherapy Fund

3,110

(870

)

-

2,240

Children’s Fund

3,529

(2,110

)

-

1,419

Masons Shed

2,928

(366

)

-

2,562

Therapy Cabin

38,356

(4,795

)

-

33,561

PCC Childrens Grant

5,155

(9,737

)

4,582

-

SCC HH Support Grant

1,530

(383

)

-

1,147

PCC IT Grant

1,737

(434

)

-

1,303

Douglas Bradley Residents Tech

1,694

(114

)

-

1,580

Caterham School Transition

-

1,500

-

1,500

Nationwide Transition Fund

116

(419

)

303

-

PF Charitiable Transition

7,000

(6,932

)

(68

)

-

Optivo internal decorating

-

(1,318

)

1,318

-

Vinci CCT fund

5,689

(1,422

)

-

4,267

Wisley Foundation

4,193

(1,441

)

125

2,877

C Elliss Equipment

-

15,897

-

15,897

Gift fund

-

285

-

285

Household Support fund RBBC

305

-

(305

)

-

SCC White Goods Hill House

657

(604

)

(53

)

-

NRPF

-

48,556

(30,827

)

17,729

RBWA Name change fund

4,446

(6,581

)

2,135

-

SCC Inclusion Refuge restricted

-

222,103

60,706

282,809

Leathersellers IT Security

-

48

-

48

HH Masons Play Area

-

3,058

-

3,058

Georgia Treeweek transition fund

-

6,949

(5

)

6,944

Diversity and Inclusion Fund

-

4,813

-

4,813

Creating Healthy Communities Community
support programme

-

6,393

-

6,393

RBBC Household Support Fund

-

1,388

-

1,388

Lifetime Chances

-

(3

)

3

-

Wisley Welcome Pack Fund

-

10,000

-

10,000

Caroline Ellis Court Fund

-

25,000

-

25,000

108,910

256,693

67,177

432,780

TOTAL FUNDS

661,293

398,303

-

1,059,596

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

554,159

(411,509

)

142,650

Renewals Fund

-

(1,040

)

(1,040

)

554,159

(412,549

)

141,610

Restricted funds

Surrey County Council

411,807

(467,284

)

(55,477

)

RBBC

21,000

(22,995

)

(1,995

)

PCC Victim Transition Fund

16,891

(11,187

)

5,704

Psychotherapy Fund

-

(870

)

(870

)

Children’s Fund

4,320

(6,430

)

(2,110

)

Masons Shed

-

(366

)

(366

)

Therapy Cabin

(1

)

(4,794

)

(4,795

)

PCC Childrens Grant

19,393

(29,130

)

(9,737

)

SCC HH Support Grant

(1

)

(382

)

(383

)

PCC IT Grant

-

(434

)

(434

)

Douglas Bradley Residents Tech

-

(114

)

(114

)

Caterham School Transition

1,500

-

1,500

Nationwide Transition Fund

-

(419

)

(419

)

PF Charitiable Transition

-

(6,932

)

(6,932

)

Optivo internal decorating

-

(1,318

)

(1,318

)

Vinci CCT fund

-

(1,422

)

(1,422

)

Wisley Foundation

(1

)

(1,440

)

(1,441

)

C Elliss Equipment

20,001

(4,104

)

15,897

Gift fund

4,055

(3,770

)

285

SCC White Goods Hill House

-

(604

)

(604

)

NRPF

58,240

(9,684

)

48,556

RBWA Name change fund

111

(6,692

)

(6,581

)

SCC Inclusion Refuge restricted

312,286

(90,183

)

222,103

Leathersellers IT Security

5,000

(4,952

)

48

HH Masons Play Area

5,000

(1,942

)

3,058

Georgia Treeweek transition fund

10,343

(3,394

)

6,949

Diversity and Inclusion Fund

6,000

(1,187

)

4,813

Creating Healthy Communities Community
support programme

8,000

(1,607

)

6,393

SCC Fuel costs

23,400

(23,400

)

-

RBBC Household Support Fund

20,000

(18,612

)

1,388

Lifetime Chances

2,973

(2,976

)

(3

)

Wisley Welcome Pack Fund

10,000

-

10,000

Caroline Ellis Court Fund

25,000

-

25,000

985,317

(728,624

)

256,693

TOTAL FUNDS

1,539,476

(1,141,173

)

398,303

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net

Transfers

movement

between

At

At 1.4.21

in funds

funds

31.3.22

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

79,419

165,967

(71,241

)

174,145

Contingency Reserve

200,000

-

50,000

250,000

New House Fund

123,806

-

123,806

Renewals Fund

5,000

(568

)

-

4,432

408,225

165,399

(21,241

)

552,383

Restricted funds

BBC Children in Need

5,938

(9,465

)

3,527

-

Surrey County Council

-

28,465

-

28,465

RBBC

-

(2,570

)

2,570

-

St Faiths Trust

8,008

(8,008

)

-

DCLG - Translation

1,147

(1,147

)

-

Psychotherapy Fund

5,102

(1,992

)

-

3,110

Children’s Fund

3,785

(256

)

-

3,529

Masons Shed

3,294

(366

)

-

2,928

Therapy Cabin

43,150

(4,794

)

-

38,356

PCC Childrens Grant

7,982

(2,827

)

-

5,155

SCC HH Support Grant

24,500

(22,970

)

-

1,530

St Faith's Hill House Equipment

9,134

(9,134

)

-

PCC IT Grant

-

(1,148

)

2,885

1,737

Douglas Bradley Residents Tech

2,121

(427

)

-

1,694

Caterham School Transition

5,000

(5,000

)

-

Masons Washing Machines

-

5,430

(5,430

)

-

Nationwide Transition Fund

-

116

-

116

PF Charitiable Transition

-

7,000

-

7,000

Optivo internal decorating

-

(1,976

)

1,976

-

Vinci CCT fund

-

5,689

-

5,689

Wisley Foundation

-

4,193

-

4,193

C Elliss Equipment

-

(2,154

)

2,154

-

Household Support fund RBBC

-

305

-

305

SCC White Goods Hill House

-

657

-

657

NRPF

-

(3,559

)

3,559

-

RBWA Name change fund

-

(5,554

)

10,000

4,446

119,161

(31,492

)

21,241

108,910

TOTAL FUNDS

527,386

133,907

-

661,293

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

592,286

(426,319

)

165,967

Renewals Fund

-

(568

)

(568

)

592,286

(426,887

)

165,399

Restricted funds

BBC Children in Need

20,164

(29,629

)

(9,465

)

Surrey County Council

282,737

(254,272

)

28,465

RBBC

20,999

(23,569

)

(2,570

)

St Faiths Trust

-

(8,008

)

(8,008

)

DCLG - Translation

-

(1,147

)

(1,147

)

Psychotherapy Fund

-

(1,992

)

(1,992

)

Children’s Fund

2,600

(2,856

)

(256

)

Masons Shed

-

(366

)

(366

)

Therapy Cabin

-

(4,794

)

(4,794

)

PCC Childrens Grant

19,394

(22,221

)

(2,827

)

SCC HH Support Grant

-

(22,970

)

(22,970

)

St Faith's Hill House Equipment

-

(9,134

)

(9,134

)

PCC IT Grant

-

(1,148

)

(1,148

)

Douglas Bradley Residents Tech

-

(427

)

(427

)

Caterham School Transition

-

(5,000

)

(5,000

)

Masons Washing Machines

5,430

-

5,430

Nationwide Transition Fund

10,000

(9,884

)

116

Hill House Therapy Room

2,500

(2,500

)

-

PF Charitiable Transition

7,000

-

7,000

Optivo internal decorating

3,199

(5,175

)

(1,976

)

Vinci CCT fund

7,000

(1,311

)

5,689

Wisley Foundation

7,318

(3,125

)

4,193

SCC Maxgate dining tables

1,000

(1,000

)

-

C Elliss Equipment

5,000

(7,154

)

(2,154

)

Gift fund

5,475

(5,475

)

-

Household Support fund RBBC

5,575

(5,270

)

305

Maxgate Sofas

1,000

(1,000

)

-

SCC White Goods Hill House

1,000

(343

)

657

NRPF

-

(3,559

)

(3,559

)

RBWA Name change fund

-

(5,554

)

(5,554

)

407,391

(438,883

)

(31,492

)

TOTAL FUNDS

999,677

(865,770

)

133,907

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net

Transfers

movement

between

At

At 1.4.21

in funds

funds

31.3.23

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

79,419

308,617

(188,418

)

199,618

Contingency Reserve

200,000

-

100,000

300,000

New House Fund

123,806

-

123,806

Renewals Fund

5,000

(1,608

)

-

3,392

408,225

307,009

(88,418

)

626,816

Restricted funds

BBC Children in Need

5,938

(9,465

)

3,527

-

Surrey County Council

-

(27,012

)

27,268

256

RBBC

-

(4,565

)

4,565

-

St Faiths Trust

8,008

(8,008

)

-

PCC Victim Transition Fund

-

5,704

-

5,704

DCLG - Translation

1,147

(1,147

)

-

Psychotherapy Fund

5,102

(2,862

)

-

2,240

Children’s Fund

3,785

(2,366

)

-

1,419

Masons Shed

3,294

(732

)

-

2,562

Therapy Cabin

43,150

(9,589

)

-

33,561

PCC Childrens Grant

7,982

(12,564

)

4,582

-

SCC HH Support Grant

24,500

(23,353

)

-

1,147

St Faith's Hill House Equipment

9,134

(9,134

)

-

PCC IT Grant

-

(1,582

)

2,885

1,303

Douglas Bradley Residents Tech

2,121

(541

)

-

1,580

Caterham School Transition

5,000

(3,500

)

-

1,500

Masons Washing Machines

-

5,430

(5,430

)

-

Nationwide Transition Fund

-

(303

)

303

-

PF Charitiable Transition

-

68

(68

)

-

Optivo internal decorating

-

(3,294

)

3,294

-

Vinci CCT fund

-

4,267

-

4,267

Wisley Foundation

-

2,752

125

2,877

C Elliss Equipment

-

13,743

2,154

15,897

Gift fund

-

285

-

285

Household Support fund RBBC

-

305

(305

)

-

SCC White Goods Hill House

-

53

(53

)

-

NRPF

-

44,997

(27,268

)

17,729

RBWA Name change fund

-

(12,135

)

12,135

-

SCC Inclusion Refuge restricted

-

222,103

60,706

282,809

Leathersellers IT Security

-

48

-

48

HH Masons Play Area

-

3,058

-

3,058

Georgia Treeweek transition fund

-

6,949

(5

)

6,944

Diversity and Inclusion Fund

-

4,813

-

4,813

Creating Healthy Communities Community
support programme

-

6,393

-

6,393

RBBC Household Support Fund

-

1,388

-

1,388

Lifetime Chances

-

(3

)

3

-

Wisley Welcome Pack Fund

-

10,000

-

10,000

Caroline Ellis Court Fund

-

25,000

-

25,000

119,161

225,201

88,418

432,780

TOTAL FUNDS

527,386

532,210

-

1,059,596

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

1,146,445

(837,828

)

308,617

Renewals Fund

-

(1,608

)

(1,608

)

1,146,445

(839,436

)

307,009

Restricted funds

BBC Children in Need

20,164

(29,629

)

(9,465

)

Surrey County Council

694,544

(721,556

)

(27,012

)

RBBC

41,999

(46,564

)

(4,565

)

St Faiths Trust

-

(8,008

)

(8,008

)

PCC Victim Transition Fund

16,891

(11,187

)

5,704

DCLG - Translation

-

(1,147

)

(1,147

)

Psychotherapy Fund

-

(2,862

)

(2,862

)

Children’s Fund

6,920

(9,286

)

(2,366

)

Masons Shed

-

(732

)

(732

)

Therapy Cabin

(1

)

(9,588

)

(9,589

)

PCC Childrens Grant

38,787

(51,351

)

(12,564

)

SCC HH Support Grant

(1

)

(23,352

)

(23,353

)

St Faith's Hill House Equipment

-

(9,134

)

(9,134

)

PCC IT Grant

-

(1,582

)

(1,582

)

Douglas Bradley Residents Tech

-

(541

)

(541

)

Caterham School Transition

1,500

(5,000

)

(3,500

)

Masons Washing Machines

5,430

-

5,430

Nationwide Transition Fund

10,000

(10,303

)

(303

)

Hill House Therapy Room

2,500

(2,500

)

-

PF Charitiable Transition

7,000

(6,932

)

68

Optivo internal decorating

3,199

(6,493

)

(3,294

)

Vinci CCT fund

7,000

(2,733

)

4,267

Wisley Foundation

7,317

(4,565

)

2,752

SCC Maxgate dining tables

1,000

(1,000

)

-

C Elliss Equipment

25,001

(11,258

)

13,743

Gift fund

9,530

(9,245

)

285

Household Support fund RBBC

5,575

(5,270

)

305

Maxgate Sofas

1,000

(1,000

)

-

SCC White Goods Hill House

1,000

(947

)

53

NRPF

58,240

(13,243

)

44,997

RBWA Name change fund

111

(12,246

)

(12,135

)

SCC Inclusion Refuge restricted

312,286

(90,183

)

222,103

Leathersellers IT Security

5,000

(4,952

)

48

HH Masons Play Area

5,000

(1,942

)

3,058

Georgia Treeweek transition fund

10,343

(3,394

)

6,949

Diversity and Inclusion Fund

6,000

(1,187

)

4,813

Creating Healthy Communities Community
support programme

8,000

(1,607

)

6,393

SCC Fuel costs

23,400

(23,400

)

-

RBBC Household Support Fund

20,000

(18,612

)

1,388

Lifetime Chances

2,973

(2,976

)

(3

)

Wisley Welcome Pack Fund

10,000

-

10,000

Caroline Ellis Court Fund

25,000

-

25,000

1,392,708

(1,167,507

)

225,201

TOTAL FUNDS

2,539,153

(2,006,943

)

532,210

Transfers between funds

Transfers represent amounts transferred to the individual restricted funds from general funds to provide additional funding for the particular project(s) in the year.

The purpose of the individual restricted funds is set out below:

Unrestricted Funds

General Purpose Fund

This represents the working capital of the Refuge.

Contingency Reserve

Although some insurance is in place, the Directors regard it as essential to hold a contingency reserve should the above revenue be curtailed.

New House Fund

This fund has been set aside for the initial set up costs that will be incurred when an additional property has been made available.

Renewals Fund

There is a continuing need for replacement furnishings and garden equipment which will be financed by this reserve.

SCC Inclusion Fund

This fund has been set aside for the running costs that will be incurred on the Inclusion Refuge project.

Restricted Funds

Children's fund

This fund has been set up to provide activities and facilities for the children during their stay in the Refuge. It is funded from donations and fundraising

New Shed

This restricted fund was given to enable us to set up a garden project. This has been completed in 2020/21.

Therapy Cabin

This grant was received to provide a new Therapy cabin. This has been completed in 2020/21.

Psychotherapy Fund

This fund has been set up to provide Adolescent Therapy sessions.

PCC - IT Grant

This grant was given to help purchase new IT equipment for the refuge

St Faiths - Hill House Equipment

This grant was given to contribute towards purchasing essential equipment for the new site.

Caterham School - Transition

This grant was given to help purchase items when a woman and her children arrive at the refuge.

Washing Machines

This fund has been set up to purchase washing machines for the refuge.

MHCLG

The Ministry has granted three funds to contribute to the setting up of the new refuge, and salary costs and therapy for the residents.

Nationwide Transition

This grant was given to help purchase items when a woman and her children arrive at the refuge.

Hill House Therapy Room

This grant was given to help furnish the therapy room at the new refuge.

PF Charitable Transition

This grant was given to help purchase items when a woman and her children arrive at the refuge.

Vinci CCTV Fund

This grant was given to set up a CCTV system for security reasons.

Wisley Foundation

This grant was given to help purchase items when a woman and her children arrive at the refuge.

RBWA Name Change Fund

This fund was set up to cover costs of changing the name of the charity, funded by the charity itself.

C Elliss Equipment

This grant was given to provide new play equipment at the refuge.

Gift fund

This fund was set up to provide Christmas gifts and support items to the women and children at the refuge.

Household Support fund RBBC

This grant was given to help purchase items when a woman and her children arrive at the refuge.

Maxgate Sofas

This grant was given to provide new sofas at the refuge.

SCC White Goods HH

This grant was given to purchase new white goods for the refuge.

Leathersellers IT Security

This grant was given to improve security provision at the refuge

HH Masons Play Area

This grant was given to make improvements to the children's play area at Hill House

Georgia Treeweek transition fund

This grant was given to help purchase items when a woman and her children arrive at the refuge.

Diversity and Inclusion Fund

This grant was given to help make the refuge and its activities more inclusive for its residents

Wisley Welcome Pack Fund

This grant was given to help purchase items when a woman and her children arrive at the refuge.

Creating Healthy Communities Community support programme

This grant was given to provide supportive drop in sessions available to the local community

SCC Fuel costs

This grant was provided to support residents with housing costs during the cost of living crisis

RBBC Household Support Fund

This grant was provided to support residents with housing costs during the cost of living crisis

Caroline Ellis Court Fund

This grant was given to develop the outdoor recreation areas at Hill House

Lifetime Chances

This grants is provided to meet one-off expenses for residents' personal development and life achievement.

16.	RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2023.

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