Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: 2

Support Score: 9

Reasonable growth: +1

Good trustee age range: +3
Mainly female board: -1

Grant maker support: +9

Overall GiG Score: 12

AURORA NEW DAWN

(1) The relief of adults who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, domestic violence, domestic abuse and sexual abuse in particular but not exclusively by providing information, advice and other support services.(2) The advancement of education and training for the public benefit in the issues surrounding sexual violence and domestic abuse.'

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity is not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid according to its latest published return
The Board is predominantly female

Established: 11 years
(13 years as a company)

www.aurorand.org.uk

info@aurorand.org.uk

02393878992

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£628	£692	£-63	£0	£199	£194	3.4	15	9
31/03/22	£802	£731	£71	£0	£262	£249	4.1	19	7
31/03/21	£725	£652	£73	£0	£191	£142	2.6	19	10
31/03/20	£721	£665	£56	£0	£118	£42	0.8	19	8
31/03/19	£528	£535	£-6	£0	£62	£16	0.4	15	15
31/03/18	£521	£493	£28	£5	£68	£32	0.8	15	0
31/03/17	£469	£434	£35	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/16	£352	£361	£-9	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/15	£362	£333	£29	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/14	£283	£303	£-21	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 39%
Liabilities/Income: 21%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 98%
Reserves/Spending: 3.4 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 3 months
Quick Ratio: 2.5

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Human Rights/Religious Or Racial Harmony/Equality Or Diversity

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle Of Wight, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth City, Southampton City, Surrey, West Sussex, Wiltshire,

Who it helps

Other Defined Groups

Who works here?

15 employees
9 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Lloyds Bank Foundation	£102,250
Ministry of Defence	£86,667
Ministry of Justice	£40,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£33,333	10/02/2023	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£33,333	10/02/2023	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Lloyds Bank Foundation - One off gift towards cost of living crisis to Aurora New Dawn
£2,250	14/12/2022	One off gift to support with the cost of living crisis
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£10,000	12/08/2022	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Ministry of Defence - Covenant Fund
£10,000	12/08/2022	"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed ....more "The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "
Ministry of Justice - Women's Community Sector Core Costs Funding
£40,000	01/04/2021	To support organisations which are developing a whole systems approach to female offenders across the country.
Lloyds Bank Foundation - Grant to Aurora New Dawn
£100,000	17/07/2019 36	Aurora New Dawn are requesting a contribution towards core running costs to provide advocacy and emotional support to victims and survivors of sexual violence, domestic abuse and stalking.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Aurora New Dawn
£120,000	13/03/2019 36	towards three years' salary of a Service Manager at a project providing support for adults who have experienced, or are at risk of, domestic and sexual abuse
National Lottery Community Fund - Aurora New Dawn DVA cars?
£556,257	31/05/2018 36	The project will work with the Hampshire Constabulary to offer an enhanced independent service to victims of domestic abuse. By expanding the geographical reach across other areas of the county ....more The project will work with the Hampshire Constabulary to offer an enhanced independent service to victims of domestic abuse. By expanding the geographical reach across other areas of the county including Basingstoke and Southampton, the project will be able to reach more victims.
Ministry of Defence - Families in Stress
£150,000	01/04/2017	To support families in stress
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Aurora New Dawn
£60,000	31/10/2016 36	Towards core costs to build capacity and enable them to better support victims of domestic abuse.
National Lottery Community Fund - Aurora New Dawn DVA cars - Eastleigh Pilot
£10,000	08/06/2016 12	This organisation will use the funding to expand the provision of an ongoing project into a new area with different approaches to the current model. This will enable the organisation to reach more ....more This organisation will use the funding to expand the provision of an ongoing project into a new area with different approaches to the current model. This will enable the organisation to reach more vulnerable people at risk of or in domestic abuse situations and allow them to receive appropriate support.
National Lottery Community Fund - Aurora New Dawn DVA cars
£254,939	09/02/2015 36	Not Available

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How is it governed?

Trustees (7)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 6/7 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 27-59

DR JACKI TAPLEY Appointed: 2014, Occupation: University Lecturer

FIONA QUADE Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Retired

KATE WOOD (Chair) Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Accountant

LAUREN BROWN Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Trustee

LUCY MASOUD Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Barrister

MAHBUBA HUSSAIN Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Trustee

SCOTT MACKECHNIE Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Police Officer

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 31/07/2013, number: 1153154
Registered at Companies House on 22/03/2011, number: 07573476

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

10 returns made; all on time

Main office

Victory Business Centre
Reception
Victory Business Centre
Somers Road North
Fratton
PORTSMOU

Objectives

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE:(1) THE RELIEF OF ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING, OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, ADVICE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.(2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE ISSUES SURROUNDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC ABUSE.

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