Company Registration No. 02701313 (England and Wales)
Registered charity number.. 1012889
The Maya Centre
{A company limited by guarantee)
Unaudited trustees, report
and finanGial statements
Forthe year 8nd8d 31 March 2025
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The Maya Centre
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Report of the independent examiner
statement of financial activrties
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Balan￿ sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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The Maya Centre
{A Company limited by guarantee}
Report of the trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, present their report
and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are also prepared to meet the
requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and
Articles of Association, and 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) (second edition
October 2019) (Charity
SORP (FRS 102) Revised).
Vlsion
Our vision is a world where all women can prioritise their mental health and wellbeing, equality and
dignity, safe from abuse, exclusion or discrimination of any kind.
Mission
Our mission is lo build a safe and inclusive women-for-women communty in which minoritised women on low
incomes can access a range of free trauma-infomied seniices and support to recover from depression,
trauma and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with a focus on building trust, resilien￿ and voice.
We priorits'se intercullural and intersectional approaches via ts110￿d and targeted support in community
languages and for specific and minoritised groups.
Aims & Objectives
In setbng objectives, the trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity
Commission relating to public benefit, and to the objects of the charity which are..
1. To provide relief for women who are suffering from mental health problems by means of therapeutic
seNi¢es;
2. To educate the general public on the subjed of mental health.
Activitles
To achieve these objectives, the charity Nvorks with the general aim of improving the mental health of
deprived and minoritised women. This is done by providing-
Free individual counselling
. Group therapy and psychoeducation programs
Community based we11being activities
Enabling seNice users, voice and agency through advocacy.
Maln activities undertakon to further the charfty's purposes for the public benefit
The Trustees are aware that section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 requires charities to demonstrate thattheir
work is of direct benefit to the public. When planning the Maya Centre's activities each year, the Trustees take
due regard of the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Review of activilles
All our activities are in line with our vision and mission.
Ov•rview of the year 2024-2025 .
In 2024-25, the Maya Centre marked its 40th Anniversary, adding another year of free, trauma-informed
counselling and holists-¢ support for women on low incomes and from minoritised backgrounds in Islington and
across North London. This milestone gave us the chance to celebrate our long history while focusing on how
we continue to respond to the needs of women today.
Our one-t¢>one counselling service remains the heart of our work. Rooted in PSyGhodynamic practice and
adapted for women facing multiple and complex barriers, it continues to offer a safe and consistent space for
healing.
During the year, we received 362 new referrals, of those 295 women referred for one-to-one counselling and
67 women referred for therapeutic groups, including creative groups (Art and Drama}, and themati¢
psychoeducation programs. At the end of the year 258 women Completed their therapy courses, 45
women attended holistic body and mind therapies, and 60 women attended therapeutic groups.
The Women's Hub project, which reached the end of its Ihree-year fvnding cycle in March 2025,
supported 601 women in its final year. The Hub provided a wide range of community-based wellbeing activities
including peer-support groups, wellbeing workshops, open days, Saturday sessions, and ¢reative
workshops. It was especially valued during a period of increasing cost-of-living pressures, when many women
described the Hub as a safe and welcoming place to connect with others.
To reduce barriers to service users, we provided travel costs for women to attend our spaces, provided
hygiene and personal care products, and small cash grants forwomen and their families to join wellbeing and
skills-building activities.
The Maya Centre's work is strengthened by ¢o-production and partnerships building.
During the period, we delivered weekly art therapy and psychoeducation groups for asylum-seeking and
refugeewomen with Mamasuze at Highbury Roundhouse and offered arttherapy groupsfrom our own centre.
Our new partnership wth Islington Mind, through the Pathway to Mental Heatth Recovery programme (funded
by Islington Council), enabled us to deliver a weekly women-only day at Despard Road Centre. This safe
and welcoming space offers one-to-one support. wellbeing and creative groups {e.g. art and drama), and
communal lunches. Each session supports 20-30 women and the programme will run for four years.
Our Accept Consortium, led by Natsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre continued to support hundreds of
Islington women referred by their GPS.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued
Early in 2025, we began exploring new partnerships wtth ICAP, Nafsiyat, Highbury Counselling SeNice
and a number of specialist Domestic Abuse led by and for Women organisations across London, to increase
access to services and champion collaborative working amongst women's mental health and domestic abuse
services across London.
We continued to contribute to the Islington Domestic Abuse Partnership Programme, led by Cripplegate
Foundation, Islington VAWG Strategy board led by Islington's Community safety commissioners, Suicide
Prevention partnership, and Challenging Inequalities subgroup led by Islington Health Watch , where we share
our expertise in trauma-informed mental health 5UPPOrt for survivors of VAWG.
The Women's Hub team builds wider communty-based partnerships through co-production of communtty
engagement activities, building links wth over 50 local community organisations and groups. These included
the Eritrean community in Islington, London Metropolitan University, the Red Cross Women's Support Group,
Cubitt Artist Spa¢e, Health Watch, and local councillors. These connections not only increased women's
access to services but also helped ensure that women's voices informed local decision-making and
policy.
Communty events remained an important part of our work. In 2024, we hosted a Black History Month
celebration and a Women's Forum, and we brought together over 150 local women, leaders and
community members at Islington Assembly Hall for Intemational Women's Day 2025.
Intemally, this was a year of both growth and transition. We celebrated our 40th Anniversary,
strengthened our staff teams and enhanced staff wellbeing practices. Meanwhile, the end of funding for
our Women's Hub project by March 2025 meant a number of staff redundancie8 and reduced capacity for
ourcommunity-based wellbeing work. We worked hard over six months to ensure thatwe managed the impact
of this change, offered reasonable redundancy packages, including training opportunities and support
with Cvs and altemative employment searches.
Our seniices were enabled through the generosity and trust of funders and donors. The Mayor's Office for
Policing and Crime IMOPACI, The Accept Consortium {NCL CCG), The Embassy of Ireland's Emigrant
Support Programme, The City Bridge Foundation, National Lottery Awards for All, Richard Cloudesley
Foundation.
Our Holistic 8ody and Mind therapies were enabled through match funding from MOPAC and individual
donation from our longstanding supporter and donor Margaret Bluman.
The Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund supported the wider Community-based wellbeing programs
through Women's Hub project.
Service users, accessibility and cost of living support made possible through Islington Givin9- Family Catalyst.
Our running costs and admin and management capacities were enabled through several ft)undations and
trusts and corporate donations.. Cripplegate Foundation, Henry Srnith Charity, Islington VCS Partnership
Fund, Blue Thread Foundation and Considered Ask Foundation, TOMS, Macquarie & Co. and Bupa.
In addition, monthly Individual donors played an important role in keeping our services running, filling
gaps in project funding and enabling us to respond to the emerging needs.
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These diverse sources of organisational annual income have enabled us to continue ￿achIng women
experiencing poverty, violence, isolation, and inequality, while also strengthening our partnerships and
structures much needed for the future.
The year 2024-25 was a time of celebration and of change. Looking back, we are proud to have added
another year to our 40-year legacy, providing safe and healing spaces to thousands of women enabling
them to heal, recover and build resilience. As we move forward, the Maya Centre will continue to stand
alongside women, offering care, connection and hope.
1 Individual Counselling
Our core offer of specialist individual and group counselling continues to flourish, delivered by a team of
21 trained and experienced counsellors, all registered or accredited by the BACP. Therapists are
supported by 5 Clinical supervisors, alongside the Clinical Director and clinical admin staff.
The Maya Centre has extemal accreditation from the British Association of Counselling and
Psychotherapy (BACP> for our counselling service, assuring clients, commissioners, and funders of our
professionalism.
During the reporting period, counselling sessions ranged from 1010 24 weeks depending on presenting issues
and recommended treatment. Services were provided Monday - Friday between 9..30 am
5..30 pm, with
late opening on Tuesday until 8 pm to maximise accessibility for women.
The service is provided through a number of specialist and tsrgeted projects, each add￿Ssing the unique
needs of specific groups of women from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Our 1".1 Art Therapy specifically targets migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking women.
Our dedicated Irish women's Counselling Service provides culturally sensitive therapy to Irish-bom or Irish
descent women and girls in the whole London. The service is delivered by a dedicated team of
practitioners who understand the distinctive challenges faced by women of Irish descent.
Tailored interventions are also available for Black women and for the wider BAMER (Black, Asian,
Minority Ethnic and Refugee) communities, ensuring language accessibility and Guttural relevance throughout
the therapeutic process.
In addition, the Centre offers holistic mental health support for survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls
(VAWG) and sexual abuse, recognising the Complexity and lasting impact of trauma, and providing long-term
support designed to foster healing and empowemient in a safe, supportive environment in 13 languages.
Counselllng Service Outputs in the reporting period:
Our referrals lines received 295 new referrals for one-to-one counselling.
Therapists carried OLrt 258 full assessments, while 42 arranged assessments were not attended by
setvice users.
225 women engaged in one-to-one counselling.
238 women completed their one-to-one counselling and 45 women moved on to start Holistic Mind
and Body therapies.
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The figures on the previous page represent women referred, assessed, and in service during the reporting period,
but do not account for those already receiving support at the period's slart or those remaining in setvice at year-
end. Numbers shift weekly as new referrals join, waiting lists fluduate. screenings and allocations occur. and
therapy starts or concludes. On average, 180 women are in service at any stage each week.
Monitoring data for 295 women in our CoreNet database indicates that self-referrals comprised 450/0 of the totsl,
and 550/0 came through professionals and agen(yes. wilh significant refe￿alS from icope, GPS. Solace Women's
Aid, Mind, Advano, Nia, Age UK. and Help at Your Doofstep.
58% ofthe women accessed face-lo-face sessions., 18% re￿iVed counselling by telephone., 240/0 attended online.
Of the total participants, about 200/0 engaged with a mix of these formats.
2- Hollstlc Mind and Body Therapi88 Icomplementary theraples)
The Maya cent￿ offers six sessions of eith8r Reiki, Reflexology or Holistic Massage to women who hav8
completed their individual couns811ing and have requested a mind-body treatment. During the period April 2024-
March 2025, 45 women received treatments from three specialist therapists. These therapies often enhance
emotional, physical. and mental wellbeing of women, contributing to their journey of heaSing and recovery, by
resetting Ihe parasympathetic system, providing a sense of safety and relief.
Another year of complex Intense traumatic Issues:
Toial NuM￿r
A significant 1,929 issues were disclosed by the 258
women assessed for counselling. (Chart 1) illustrates
the complexity of challenges at the start of each
woman's healing joumey.
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SeNualAby*l*
DeVVe￿
An￿*VIs￿e$S
The data represents a ratio of 7.5 issues per woman
an indicator of complexity and the range of challenges
each may face. Severe impacts on mental health are
reflected in high rates of anxiety189 /0) and depression
(87% }. Notably, 58Q/D reported trauma due to abuse-
34¥0 experienced domestic abuse., 34% reported
sexual abuse or rape (including childhood sexual
abuse)- and 12% reported honour-based abuse.
Overall, reporting on VAWG issues rises to 850h as
trust builds during therapy and women begin to
recognise and disclose abuse,
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bereavement1460/0), cultural issues (31 Q/o). povety and
welfare issues130 % ), and physical health challenges
(29Yo).
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O¢mographics of servlce user?:
(Chart 21 shows that 77% of our service users are from global majority, migrant, or refugee backgrounds,.
19Qh a￿ White Brity'sh,. and 4% did not diydosè èthniaty.
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3- Group Counselling & Psychoeducation groups
In the past few years, group therapy and psychoeducation progiams have grown to become a core part of The
Maya Centre's seNices, supporting bebNeen 50-100 women each year, depending on resources. Wrth the
appointment of a Therapeutic Group Coordinator in 2024. these services have expanded significantly and are
increasingly popular, with a wailing list now in place.
In this reporting period, our specialist Iherapists have applied creative approaches to group work, including Art and
Drama therapy groups, which offered women new and expressive ways to process their experiences. The gtOUPS
provide a dynamic space for peer connection, shared healing spa￿. reducing isolation, and strengthening
resilience. All our group programs were enabled through Black Women Project. fvnded by Cloudesley and Awards
for All, our Art Therapy groups were enabled through MOPAC Grass Root Fund Round 2.
The 81ack Women's Project IBWP): Black women in Islington engage in a range of culturally responsive and
trauma-informed therapeutic groups. These groups have contributed significantly to the emotional wellbeing,
resilience, and empowerment of Black women in our Community, many of whom face multiple layers of
marginalisation and trauma.
Drama therapy: Drama therapy in the Creative Courage group offers a culturally affinming and trauma-informed
space for Black and Black Mixed Heritage women lo heal, rediscoverthemselves, and reclaim their power. Rooted
in African-centred and liberation-focused frameworks. it uses expressive arts such as storytelling. role play. ritual,
and movement-to explore identity, ancestral memory, and collective healing. The group fosters emotional
resilience, self-love, and solidarity, while encouraging women to confront inlernalised oppression and reimagine
themselves as whole and empowered. Sessions are guided with cultural humility and creativity, honouring each
woman's lived experience and spiritual wisdom.
Creative Art Groups: Art therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses crealive expression-such as painting.
drawing. and other visual arts-as a way to explore emotions. process trauma, and promote psychological healing.
It is especialty effective for individuals who may find it difficult to express themselves verbally. Targeting a
community of ￿fllgee and asylum seeking women in partnership with Mamasuze community, The Maya Centre
directly supported 24 women through Art therapy groups during the reporting period.
The psychoeducatyon workshops- responds to emerging needs. they are thematic programs designed to address
the intersectional issues affecting women's wellbeing, such as loss and bereavement, migration, cultural identity.
inequalities, and racism. These programmes empower participants with knowledge about systemic issues, solidarity
and collective voice and coping strategies. enabling them to take positive steps lowards recovery and long-term
mentsl health.
All groups are facilitated by BACP-accredited group therapists who specialise in trauma-informed practices,
enabling creativity and in4epth discussions to help women process emotions related lo trauma.
During 2024-25, 67 women directly registered for groups at The Maya Centre, by the end of the year 60 women
took part in seven group programmes across the year, together attending 73 weekly sessions. Of those 17
women attended Art therapy group. In addition, The Maya Centre also provided external Psychoeducation
programs for our partner Mamasuze for 30 refugee and asylum-seeking women al their Community space.
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(Table 11 shows all the seven groups and their themes=
Acllvlty I Progrdm
Group Therapy
Group Therapy
Group therapy
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation
Methodl theme
Specialist- Somali Women
Art- therapy
Drama therapy
Self-Trust
Support with Depression
Life, Changes, and Transforming
Through Grief
Moving Forward
Number of weekly sessions
14
12
15
Psythoeducation
Psychoeducation
Outcomes and benefits of Counselling, Groups and psychoeducatlon services
The Maya Centre has a strong commitment to evaluating the work Ihat we do to provide a high quality.
continuousty improving setvice. Across all of our services, we work to 4 main organisational outcomes..
Recovery: reduced impact of trautna, greater ability to enjoy life and plan for the future.
Resillence: reduced isolation- increased sense of wellbeing and self-esteem.
Prevention: redU￿d risk to self and likelihood of abusive relationships.
Vvider communty: improved personal relationships, social and support nelwoths
Effectivoness of Counselllng Service
For our core individual and group counselling, we continue to use Ihe nationally recognised Clinical Outcomes
in Routine Evaluation via our online system, CoreNet. This system enables us to evaluate the therapeutic
outcomes of our seNice and to use that leaming to develop and deliver the best possible services to clienls. It
also allows for accurate reporting to funders. and for comparison with many NHS and third sector psychological
counselling services.
Counselling clients are given CORE questionnaires to complete at different stages= pre-counselling, mid-
counselling and at the end of their counselling, scores are tsken from the questions answe￿￿ and are calculated
within four areas., emotional wellbeing, problems, functioning and risk to self and others. Counsellors also
complete a CORE Therapy assessment form as part of the assessment process and a CORE End of therapy
assessment fomi.
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Based on a sample of 244 Benefit of Therapy Questionnaires on CORE, from women who completed their
individual counselling belween April 2024 to March 2025, we see the following:
97tyh improved exploration ol their feeling and problems
96°1• Improved expresslon of feeling and problems
95.10 improved healthy relationships
94Q/D have improved personal insights and understanding.
90 % said Ihey have improved subjective wellbeing
880/. have improved symptoms of wellbeing
87O/o said they have improved ability of control, planning, and decision
making
87°/o imiproved day to day functlonlng
840/0 improved coping strategles and techniques
81QA said they have improved access to practical help
This excludes 'not addressed or no data, entries and simply focuses on 'improved' or'not improved, in each
area of measurement.
££
Te8llmoni•s from 8ervlee users who took part In one to one complemenlary
thernpl08 & workghops:
"I￿811Y enjoyed today's session It feltgood to let someone hold my hand. I felt
18xed and safe."
"I fè81 stressed all the time and I getpains in my body. but today I learnt how to ￿laX
myself. how to hold my own hand..
"I like this as I c8n use these skills on my b8by to help him ￿laX..
'Ihad an incredible expet7ence (loing the holistic 1718ssage sessions. Ithe therapist)
is very professional. mindful and respectful with what she does. and I really
appreciated thatl Thanks again. I have learned 80 much throughout the sessions
about ry body and bow rt's connected to the niind 81so - which is IwK8Sticl"
'Thankyou for 8 Wonderfulses￿on, l app￿ciate the dedication you bring to your
wort( and your generosity in hel￿n9 me and meny othw&"
'tt was a powerful le8ming we did together, I will try andremember to US8 It often.
Very appreciated esp&cially when difficutt feelings 8urfaG8- and they often dol"
"My last reflexology ses&on: has left me in 8 complete state of ecstasy. The
treatmènt has been magical and transformational and as mypractitioner. used to
say. tt has helped ine °shift'.
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Impact of Therapy Groups and Psychoeducational
The Warwid(-Edinburgh Mental WellBeing Scale (WEMWBSI was used to measure individual changes resulting
from participalion in the Workshops. This induded learning from the content, shared lived eXperien￿S, and the
benefits of fellowship and cultural community within the Group.
The resutts of43 feedbad( foms using this measurement forgrcup participants indicated an 800A positive increase
in wellbeing among the women. Indicators of improvement included participants reporting better problem-solving,
feeling optimistic about the future. feeling useful, thinking ¢learfy, feeling gocd about themselves, and feeling close
to others. The groups have effectively improved participant's mental health, daily functioning, and c￿pIng skills
while addressing cultural and gender expectations.
The quantilalive data are more powerful indicators of how our groups are transfoming and changing women's
lives.
Over the past year, our trauma-infomied and culturally tailored inteNenlions have led to notable improvements in
several areas..
Emotional Wellbeing: Somali women participating in online therapy reported reduced isolation and increased
emotional support, benefiting from therapy in their native language. Drama Therapy offered a crealive outlei for trauma
processing. enhancing self*xpression and resilien￿. Individu81 rAJunselling provided tailored support for complex
personal and mental health challenges
Awareness and Knowledge: The Self-Trust psythoeducAtion grow deepened parttcÉpants' understanding of
emotional pattems. boundaries. and self-worth. The Life, Change and Transfomialion Through Grief group helped
women view grief as a transformative pro￿sS, equipping them with tools to manage loss. Acmss all sessions.
participants gained valuable insights into mental health and culturally relevant coping strategies.
Social Justice and Ernpowemient: Many women reported a renewed sense of agency, recognising systemic barriers
and their impact on mental health. Group dI￿Us$10nS explored identity, belonging, and justice, fostering solidarrty and
collective healing. These safe spa￿S enabled f￿e expression and validaliorwdcts of social Justi￿ in themselves.
Communlty Connection: Group fomats promoted peer support and reduced isolation. Hosting sessions in accessible
venues sud) as like SL Mary's Church strengthened ties bettyeen therapeuts'c seNices and the local communty.
Successful match funding increased accessibility for clients.
££
Tmlknonles from PJy¢hoeducallon group:
"Made me have a better und6rslanding of rn￿1r
"I have learned to put mys6Mfirst and to love mjseir
"1188med to m&nage &*lffcull f&eh￿S betterf
7fe81 much better b9caus6 I leam8d about so many lools to wort on myseir
71 h&$￿Ven me a new per5p6th of seff. absthlutelyexLYknl"
Trgroup was very h8lpful. as I hav8 Put the skills into pr8clic8 in 0th8r
iualions ensuriw Ihal my needs are mgl"
"Ihave leamed that I have Ihe power to change myself '
"Meetift9 new pgople who are going thfDugh similar situation was very supmrting
to m&. Counsellots w&r8 absolutely lovely. understanding and very welcon7ing,
Thank You!"
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' Vostlmonies from 8ervke us•rs who attended our Art Thgrapy Group8
I hope that we can continue as I realty want to explo￿ me with this special
group..
"ft is very benelkial 8nd therapeutK fo be Dart of and witness other women s
sI￿1eS. Sh8re 8nd bounce off ideas aboul each otherfs painting..
l_'fPositive: a grgat space eaGh V•Ye
4- Community based Projects
Women's Hub Project:
Over the past three years, the Hub has evolved into a vital resource for hundreds cfwomen and girls facing
marginalisation, financial hardship, and systemic barriers. During its final year, the Hub expanded its reach,
engaging more women than ever before. Understanding the challenges many women face-especially
asylum seekers, refugees, and single mothers-due to the rising cost of living and limited personal time,
the team focused on creating joyful, supportive spaces. They have introduced innovative V￿rkShOps,
strengthened community partnerships, and created new ways of engaging women in a variety of wellbeing
workshops, peer support groups and community-based events. They reached out to 751 women, ofwhom
601 became beneficiaries. They expanded into new communities, piloted innovative workshops, and
provided critical support during a time of economic and social uncertainty.
Women Hub Actlvlti8sI outputs:
The team has delivered 20 co-designed wellbeing workshops, each be￿een 4-10 weekly
sessions, focusing on sustsinable, soft-skill development., such as Jewellery Making, Cooking
classes, Drama Therapy and head massages.
The team organised 24 peer support group sessions and listening exercises, including
specialist groups for Somali women, young women, women with neurodiversity and women with
diabetes. The Neurodiversity peer support group was the first of its kind in the whole North
London and all sessions were promoted by the NHS as the only peer support group in the
borough.
The team organised 11 open days over the 12 months, engaging women and their children in
activities such as picnics, visit to the Zoo and wellbeing Saturdays, while also Promoting activities
and groups to participants and creating welcoming spaces for a diveff e range of participants.
Community navigators delivered tsilored one-on-one support to 15 women highlighting the
growing demand for advccacy services.
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Please See tablo b91ow for a list of Community based wgllbeing aGtivities:
Nvmberof
Sesslons
Number of
Peop
re81sl•rod
Number of
people atten4e
Trpe of actlvlty
African Yoga
WorkslM)P
Art IA the Park
Open day
Blatk Hlstory MoThth Event
47
Open day
oatTrip
2a
19
Open day
Cooklng on a 8udget P.1
12
Workshop
Cooking on a Budget P.2
Warkshop
Dis¢o¥erin¥You
li
Workshop
Oramè In Mind
Workshop
Drama Workshop
12
Workshop
Employment
23
Workshop
Farnily Fun Day in the Park
47
Op*n day
Fliness and Fun
Workshop
Games in 1511nBton R2fu8@e Council
25
25
Taster session
HairTalk
20
17
Wellbeing Sat
Indlan Head M¥S£a8È
19
16
w0￿$hOp
l￿dIar4 Head MaSSa8e611- 2011
WDrksttop
Internatlonal Women's Dav 2025
124
Open Day
It Is Glvlng Social
WEllbeing Sat
J•w•lry makln8-Refu8ee women
at Red CrcJ55
Wc>rk5hop
JWL in LQBTQ
Taster se55ion
Mlnd IsllThgton Women G¥DUP
20
13
la5ter sEssion
Moon Brearh Work 2311- 1312
Workshop
Nèvigatlng Your 205
io
Peersuppr>rt group
Neuro Dr￿erSIty
19
Peer supwrt group
Refiexolc8y 1611-30n
io
Workshop
Somali Support Grou
36
20
Peèr support group
Talltha
23
12
Workshop
Jewel M3kin8
Tastersession
Deeperconneition
TasEerse551Q
TEXtile
20
Workshop
Wellbelng Sat
15
12
wÈllbèin8 53t
Womert's Farum
io
Forurn
Yo8a in the Park
OpeD rjay
Zoo
l(M)
95
Open day
Workshop
TOTAL
105
751
601

The Maya Centre
Key Demographics ofwomen's Hub Servi￿ users (sample datal..
Ethnicity
40
25%
15%
10
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Age Groups
61+Y-16%
184SY.1f
264SY.X%
E040 Y.2VA
Borough
70.00%
£ 60.0(YX
50.0(Y
40.00%
20.OCI
10.OD%
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Camden
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The Maya Centre
(A Cornpany limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees l¢ontlnued>
For the year ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)
Outcomes and Impact of Wornén's Hub activities:
The Women Hub team provided community based safe spaces for women to explore their issues and decide
on culturally specific adivities that might support their wellbeing. The leam organised listening exercises and
established diverse community-based connections wilh various women's groups, including Somali, Irish,
Black African, and Caribbean women's groups. They built broader relationships with local voluntary and
community organisations, local councillors, and professionals from the statutory sector. The communty-
based wellbeing days and activities helped the women to relax, learn new skills, overcome isolation and build
network of peers. Feedback forms and a suNey indicated to the following outcome5'.
81 % of participants in workshops and activities reported improved wellbeing and enhanced
knowledge and skills,
75 % of women mentioned that group participation helped them feel connected to the
communsty.
100e/o of participants in our cooking Class reported improved food budgeting and nutrition skills,
as well as enhanced social nelworks and wellbeing.
96 % of participants in menopause information workshops indi￿ted improved knowledge on
managing symptoms, self-care strategies, and understsnding treatment options.
Analysing a sample feedback data from 216 women who participated in a range of activities provided a clear
insight ofthe impact ofour workshops and peer support groups delivered. Overall, the data clearly shows that
participation in the workshops and peer support groups led to a positive impact on participants. feelings,
with many moving from low or neutral feelings to positively feeling supported, Confident, or better after the
group sessions.
The Chart below visually demonstrates the impact and success of the Women's Hub activities in
improving wellbeing and emotional states among participants. Comparing women's responses before and
after attending activities to two questions..
"How did you feel before the group?" and "How did you feel afterthe group.
Partlcipant ¥vellbeing Ratings 8Efw¥ and After Women'5 Huts A¢tiVFties
2>
20
io
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2 ILwi>
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S IGreati
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees {continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE {continued}
Key Features of the Chart:
Blue bars represent wellbeing ratings before attending Women's Hub activities.
Green bars represent ratings after attending.
Key Insights:
Dramatlc Positive Shift in Wellbeing
Before attending activities, 58010 of participants rated their feelings as poor or low {ratings 1 & 2}.
After participation, this dropped to just 1./0, showing a near elimination of negative emotional states.
Significant Increase in Posltlve Feelings
Ratings of 4 and 5 (goodlgreat) jumped from 11 % before to 81 OA after. The number of partlGipants
feeling "great. (rating 5} rose from 6°h to 42%.
Neutral Feelings Reduced
Mid-range rating (3) decreased from 17% before lo 70A after, meaning fewer participants felt
"neutral. and more moved into positive wellbeing.
Skllls and Confidence Boost
72 /0 of participants reported learning new skills, which suggests the activities not only improved mood but also buitt
practical capabilities and confidence.
Community Connection
75% of women said they felt more connected to the community, reducing isolation-a key factor in mental health
recovery.
Partnerships buildlng and Co-productlon
Partnerships and co-production strengthen community ties and boost our impact. The Women Hub team
collaborated with over 50 partners from diverse sectors, including schools. community centres. mental health
groups, and cultural insb"tLrtions, expanding access to resources and opportunities for the women supported.
The open days offered inclusive. family-friendly activities. such as a zoo trip for 100 women and their Children in
Collaboration with Eritrean Community group in Islington.
They teamed up with the Canal Museum in King's Cross to host a unique visit with a boat trip for 26 women,
promoting relaxation, family bonding, and community connection.
Through these partnerships, the team supported mental health first aid training, refugee events, and wellness
programs, enhancing wellbeing and empowerment across the region. Here are a few examples..
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The Maya Centre
(A Cornpany limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees {contlnued)
For the year ènded 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)
Cubitt Artlst Space
Partnered wilh Cubitt Gallery to deliver art therapy workshops for LGBTQ+ participants, enabling exploration
of identty and emotions through creative expression.
T￿th￿ny: 'U8lW art helped me feel b8tt8r aftef a thifKult rela1t0￿lp."
Red Cross - Women'8 Support Group
Delivered jewellery-making workshops for refugee and asylum-seeking women at Hackney Destitution
Centre. Helped participants process emotions and build confiden￿.
One parflclpants story". ￿, 8 8&year￿,8$Y111fft geeker, walred 8 elierfsl
br8celel fic¥n home and learnediewellery rep8ir skims, cel1h￿ if iho best bIrt1￿8Y
Al Abrar Communlty Group
Provided peer support groups for Somali women affected by 2024 far-right attacks. Offered practi￿1
skills and a safe space to Sha￿ expertences.
Tutlmony: ryt feels sale to be wilh my communty aga
n after feeling Kaffjdlo go
London Metropolltan University
Co-delivered a pilot program leaching textile skills to empower women to create and sell handmade
items.
Tes11m￿. teaming lexble skills rnccnnects me wlth my chKOhoxl
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE {contlnued)
5 - Social Justice Project- Propel Expand
The Maya Centre's Social Justice and Service User Voice Project builds on over four decades of survNor
informed practice, ensuring that women with lived experience are central to shaping, delivering, and
evaluating all services. This commitment was formalised in 2022 with the creation of the Women Leaders
Group. which has since trained 14 women in leadership, community organising, systems thinking, and
selfacare. These cohorts have gone on to lead peer-support and wellbeing groups for Somali, Bengali.
Irish. and Black women, extending the Centre's reach into under6erved communilies.
During 2024, the project deepened community engagement and leadership development. The second
Women's Forum in July 2024 saw women leaders co-produce a proposal for a Holistic Infomiation
Hub￿ community-led vision to improve a¢￿$S to support and services. A new cohort of young women with
lived mental health experience was recruited, supported by extensive outreach through local councils.
the British Red Cross, and other community partners.
Listening exercises betrleen October and December 2024. induding sessions with the Hair Talk, Culture Day.
Neurodiversity Group, and Young Women's Social Group, strengthened inclusion and representstion.
The Centre also launched the first peer-led group for neurodivergent women in North London and co-crealed
the Women's Only Day with Islington Mind, reflecting women's diversè needs and interests.
Partnerships were expanded with Mind in Haringey, Centre 404, and Global Generation, preparing the ground
for the training of 8 new cohort in early 2025. Initiatives such as the System Change Workshop (March 2025).
African Yoga sessions, and International Women's Day everrts showcased leadership in action and colledive
healing.
SuNivor leaders continue to contribute to borough-level strategy, including the Islington Women's Forum, the
Domestic Abuse Partnership Board, and co-design work with Islington Mental Health Services. Their input
continues lo shape priorities around culturally sensitive seNices, peer-led spaces, language inclusion,
and sustained engagement.
6 - Women Onty Day from Despard Road
In November 2024, we launched a new partnership with Islington Mind as part of the broader Pathway to
Recovery from Mental Health initiative. The Women-only Day at the Despard Road Centre is a key element
of this collaboration, aimed at providing a safe, welcoming space for women in the community. Now in its
first year of a four-year programme, the iniliative has already shown promising impact by combining
therapeutic support with opportunities for social connection. Every Thursday, the centre supports
community of about 30 women from Islinglon, offering access to a safe and inclusivé environment, C￿at￿ve
arts and crafts sessions. a communal lunches, and one-to-one support. These seNices are delivered in
partnership between The Maya Centre and Islington Mind. Looking ahead, we plan to continue and expand
this partnership, enhancing the range of seNices and activities available to meet the evolving needs of the
women we support.
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The Maya Centre
{A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS AT THE MAYA CENTRE
The period from April 2024 to March 2025 marked continued progress in expanding and refining our services
and organisational profile. As we conclude our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, we are now laying the groundwork
for the next five years. Our priorities for the coming year include..
1.Expanding Our Services: We aim to reach at least 500 unique benefiGiaries annually, with a
continued focus on supporting minoritised communities. Our services will remain culturally responsive,
trauma-informed, and accessible in multiple languages.
2. Strengthen partnorships: with organisations such as Islington Mind, Nafisyat Intercultural Therapy
Centre, and Mamasuze to create safe, inclusive spaces for women and girls across Islington and North
London.
3. Diversifying Incomo Streams: Building on the success of recent corporate funding, we will broaden our
fundraising efforts to include more corporate partnerships and individual contributions. Strengthening donor
relationships and implementing effective recognition strategies will be key to sustaining and growing our
financial base.
4. Strateglc Planning for Growth: We will develop a new five-year strategy that includes..
Upgrading our technology infrastructure
Exploring a business model for a counselling enterprise
Reclaiming and amplifying our legaGy and name
Ensuring the sustainability of our core services
S. Amplifying Client Voices: We are committed to empowering our Servi￿ users to shape best
practices and influence policy. By supporting their voices, we aim to advocate for improvements in
services related to violenGe against women and girls (VAWG), mental health, and overall wellbeing.
6. Showcasing Our Impact: Drawing on feedback from service users, the expertise of our therapists,
and external consultants, we will continue to highlight the impact of our work. Through independent
evaluations, publications, and active participation in sector-wide discussions, we will share our learning
and contribute to the wider discourse on trauma-infomied, intercultural, and intersectional care.
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees (continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity number
1012889
Company number
2701313
Registered offiGe and
principal place of business
Unit 8
9-15 Elthorne Road
London N19 4AJ
Our advlsers
Independent examiner
P.G. Browne FCA CTA
Chanter, Browne & Curry
Chartered Accountants
1 Plato Place
72-74 St Dionis Road
London SVV6 4TU
Bankers
The Cckoperative Bank
1151ington High Street
London EC1Y 4YX
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kent ME19 4JQ
Director5 and trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law.
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Meera Nair, Chair
Ayan Man, Vice Chair
Rochelle Burgess (resigned 2710512025}
Monique Velani (resigned 2611112024)
Dr Jessica Walker
Gabriele Ruth Duesberg
Tabla Farhin Salam
Liberty Pattison
Dr Rumina Taylor
Su Yin Yap
Karen Greenidge-Hutchinson
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Financial Revlew
In the year, the income increased by £116,689 to £708.024 and expenditure followed the same trend,
increasing by £91,142 to £673,696, gtving a surplus of £34.328 {2024'. surplus of £8,781).
The graph below clearly shows that there has been a steady upward trend in both income (and expenditure)
from 2021 to date.
The Maya Centre - Income & Expenditure (2019-2025):
Year
2019
202
2021
Income (£)
343,677
222,557
410,318
415,753
633,521
591,335
708,204
Expenditure (£)
322,675
304,188
346,191
410,556
507.119
582,554
673,696
2022
2023
2024
2025
Key Polnts
. surplU￿DeflCll
Positive in most years except 2020, where the income dipped by £ 121,120 while the
expenditure remained the same from prior year.
. Growth Trends:
Income grew significantly from 2022 to 2025 (approx. +70% over three years) particularly
from major funders such as MOPAC Main, MOPAC Grassroots, The National Lottery and
significant contributions from Bluethread and one-off donations via The Big Give
. Expense Ratio..
Highest in 2020 (136.68010), indicating a deficit year.
Drops to 950/0 in 2025. showing improved financial health.
Ayr*4£1 •
In Common wth many other voluntary organisations working in an e¢onomic downtum, our financial situation
is difficult, requiring a ¢onstsnt programme of identifying potential sources of funding, applying for grants,
bidding for contracts, analysing and evaluating our data and performance, reviewing our expenditure and
finding efficiencies.
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees (continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Firwncial Revlew Iconlinued
We are very grateful for the continued supportfrom our Patrons, Friends and Supporters and charitable trusts
which provide the greater part of our income. While there is considerable pressure on ourfinances, we remain
optimistic that the quality, reputation, and continued efficiency of our services to vulnerable women will ensure
that this work will be supported into the future.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the Maya Centre that it retains sufficient reserves to ensure that the organisation can
cover its liabilities for at least 3 months and up to 6 months of operating costs and this is our continuing
aim.
Our reserves are sufficient to cover operating costs for more than three months. and we will review and update
this policy during the 2025-26 period.
Golng ¢onc•m
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the ￿MpanY has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Structure, governance and management
Consfritutlon
The Maya Centre is a company limited by guarantee govemed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Association dated 271h March 1992. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. No director has
any beneficial interest in the charitable company. All directors are members ofthe company and guarantee to
contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Method of appointment or election of Trustees
Under the goveming Articles, the Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting to serve a period of
one year, subject to re-elertion al each Annual General Meeting. Trustees are recruited from the local
community and are divided intc those who bring clinical expertise to the organisation and those with wider
organisational skills such as HR. management, business and finance. All Trustees retire at the Annual General
Meeting ané are eligible for re-election.
Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
All new Trustees are provided with information about The Maya Centre and attend an induction meets'ng with
relevant staff and Trustees.
Oryanisational structure and decision maklng
The Board of Trustees is responsible for decisions relating to the governance and future development of
the organisation, and has been operating as a single Board, with tr40 sub-committees which report
regularly to the Board of Trustees.. Clinical Governance (Corychaired by Dr Jessica Walker and Dr Jennie
Robertson)- Finance & Fundraising (chaired by Monique Velani).
The Board of Trustees appoints a CEO and delegates all day-ttrday organisational work to her, including
ongoing financial management, clinical direction. fundraising and management of stsff.
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Report of the trustees (Gontlnued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Risk management
The Centre has risk mitigation policies in place and maintains a risk register. Risks are reviewed regularly by
the management team and the risk register reviewed by the Board of Trustees and updated on a bi-annual
basis_ The register identifies key risks, contributing factors and mitigating adions and any early warning
mechanisms. The risks, to which the charty is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, are effectively
miiigated as part of this procedure.
The Centre has a robust system of internal control that supports its aims and objectives. whilst safeguarding
clients and its funds. We have taken steps to mitigate and resolve issues that have arisen in-year and
continue to work towards successful assurance outcomes.
Trustees. responsibilities statement
The Trustees (who are also directors of The Maya Centre for the Purposes of company law) are responsible
for preparing the Trustees, report 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. Under company
law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they 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
these financial statements. the Trustees are required to.
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgment5 and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the charÉtable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charFtable
cornpany and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularÉties.
This report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on 15 November 2025 and is signed on its
be
alf.
ra Nair
Chair of Trustees
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The Maya Centre
(A company limited by guarantee)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
I report to the charty's trustees on my examination of the financial slatements of The Maya Centre ('Ihe
cotnpany") for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are Set out on pages 23 to 38.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 {Ihe 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the company are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of
The Maya Centre's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011
Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charty Commission under
sedion 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's ststement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. l Confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a
member of ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi no matters have come to my attention.in connection wtth the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
1 > accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the 2006 Act- or
2> the financial statements do not accord with such records., or
3) the financial statements do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the
2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'tTue and fairf view which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination- or
4) the financial Statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities preparing their financial
statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements
to be reached.
P.G. Browne FCA CTA
Chanter, Browne & Curry
Chartered Accountant5
1 Plato Place
72-74 St Dionis Road
London SW6 4TU.
Date." 15 November 2025
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The Maya Centre
IA Company lirnited by guarantee)
Statement of flnan¢lal activities
For the year ended 31 March 2025
urnffla
ineome and ex
ndFt
re account
2025
2024
Unrestrrcted
funds
Restri¢t•d
funds
Totsl funds
Ttstsl funds
Income
Donations and grants
Other trading activities
Inveslments
95,011
11,752
3.558
597,703
692,714
11,752
3,558
559,262
30,586
1.487
Totsl Incoming resoU￿e5
110,321
597,703
708,024
591,335
Expendlture
Raising funds
Charitable actsvities
6,102
90,645
21,778
555, 171
27,880
645,816
25.048
557.506
Totsl expenditure
96.747
576,949
673,696
582.554
Net incomellexpenditurel
13,574
20,754
34,328
8,781
Transfers be￿een funds
Net movement in funds for the year
13.574
20,754
34,328
8,781
Reconciliation of funds
Total fvnds brought foNard
256,296
91,803
348,099
339,318
Totsl funds carried forward
269.870
112,557
382,427
348.099
The Statement of Finanual Acb'vities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and
resour￿$ expended derive from ￿ntInuIng activities.
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The Maya Centre
IA Company lirnitsd by guarantee)
Balance sheet
At 31 March 2025
2025
Totsl funds
2024
Total funds
Notes
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in harbd
71,251
459,970
58,839
381,887
531,221
440,726
Creditors: amoullts falling due within one year
148,794
92,627
Net current assets
382,427
348,099
Net assets
382.427
348,099
Funds of the charty
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds..
General funds
112,557
91,803
10
269,870
256,296
Total charity funds
382,427
348,099
The Tyuslees consider that the charity is entiled to exemption from the requirement lo have an audit under the
provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 1.the kv,) and members have not requi￿￿ the charity to
obtsin an audit for the year in question in accordance with secb.on 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Ad 2006
with respect to accounting records afid the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions applicable to small companies
subjecl to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
The financial ststements were approved and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees on 15 November 2025 and
ed on their behalf, by..
Me
ra Nair
Chair
Company Registration Nurnber. 027Q1313
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activltles
Net cash provided by (used inl operating activities
78,083
39,685
Cash flows from investing actlvities
103
Change In cash and cash equivalents in the year
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents brought fonmard
12
78,083
39,788
381,887
342,099
Cash and cash oquivalents carrled fO￿ard
13
459,970
381.887
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policies
The prin¢ipal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied
consistentiy throughout the year and in the preceding year, except where noted.
1.1 Legal form
The Maya Centre I'the company") is a charity limited by guarantee and domiciled in the United
Kingdom. The address of its registered office and principal place of business is Unit 8, 9-15 Elthome
Road, London, N19 4AJ. The nature of the company's operations and principal activities are to
provide relief for women who are SLrffering from mental health problems by means of therapeuti¢
services. In the event of the charity being wound up. the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited
to £1 per member of the charity.
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 issued
in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 1021, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generalty Accepted
Accounting Practice,
The company constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are
prepared on a going Concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain
items at fair value.
1.3 Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as
a going Goncem.
1.4 Fund accountlng
General funds are unrestri¢ted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charty and vthich have not been designated for other
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular
purposes. Currently there are no funds in this category.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wth specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for partiGular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the finanGial statements.
1.5 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised at the time of the donation.
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial Statements (contlnued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policles (continued)
1.6 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third party, 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 classified by
activity. The costs af each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs.
including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one
activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een
those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on
the basis of lime spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the
costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those
costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity and include project
management. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity
and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Charitable activities and governance ￿$t$ are costs incurred on the charity's therapeutic services
and educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the
charity apportioned to charitable activities .
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
1.7 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when re￿1vable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the charity.. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
1.8 Operating leases
Rentsls under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Acb'vities on a straight
line basis over the lease term.
1.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discount5 due.
1.10 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short
maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisits'on or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financlal statements Icontlnued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policies (contlnued)
1.11 Creditors
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a presenl obligation resulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third paty and the amount due to settle the
obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised al their
settlement amount.
1.12 Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are inits'ally recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured at Iheir settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequenlly measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.13 Taxation
The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act
2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax
purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or
capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act
2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income
or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
1.14 Pensions
The company operate5 a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents
the amounts payable by the charFty to Ihe fund in respect of the year.
1.15 Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and
olher factors, including expectations for future event5 that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
The level of deferred income varies depending on when a grant is received and the ts-me frame the
grant is to be spread over. The level of deferred income is re-assessed annually to ensure that an
appropriate amounl is being recognised.
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The Maya Centre
{A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the finan¢lal slatements l¢ontlnued)
Forthe yearended 31 March 2025
2 Income from donatlons andlggacies
2025
ftestricted
funds
2024
Unr8Stwi¢ted
funds
Totsl funds
Total frJnd5
Donations
Grants
36,011
59,000
36,011
656,703
19,071
540,191
597,703
95.011
597 703
692.714
559.262
Grant income comprised"_
202S
Unrestrfcted R05tricted
funds
funds
20
T*Jtsl funds
Total fund
Awards For All
City Bridge Trust- BAMER
CEoudesley- M8in
Cloudesley- Black Womens Project
Complementary Therapies
Cripplegale Foundation
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,. Emigrant
Support Programme
Famity CalaFyst Fund
Hearthstone DV Project
Henrysmilh
lslinglon Voluntary and Community Grant
LB Islington & CCG
MOPAC
MOPAC- Cost Of Living
MOPAC- VAWG Grassroots Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
Propel
The Blue Thread
The Chartties Trust
The Constdered Ask Foundation
6.667
53,495
6.667
53,495
3,000
35,000
37,690
3,000
35,000
35,000
165
26,000
32,496
26.000
26,000
32,496
32,496
1,750
1,750
1.500
6,437
49,437
67,038
67,038
15,000
71,203
44.646
15,000
71.203
71,002
44,652
27,933
29,87S
116,392
37,500
44.910
124,373
84.125
44,910
124.373
84.125
15.000
15,000
112
24,000
32.000
32,000
59,000
597.703
856 703
540 191
3 Income from othertrading activitlos
2025
2024
funds
fvnds
Totsl lunds
Totsl funds
Fundraising income
other
870
10,882
870
10,882
28.087
2,499
11.752
30.586
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements Icontinued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
4 Investment incom8
2025
Re$trlet•d
funds
2024
Unrestvicted
funds
Totsl funds
Totsl fund8
Bank interest receivable
3,558
3,558
1.487
5 Expendlture
2025
2024
UnvBStrictsd
funds
Restrlcted
fund5
Totsl funds
Total funds
Raisin funds
Fundraising expenditure
6.102
21,778
27,880
25,048
Charitable activities
Wages and salaries
National insurance
Pension contributions
Sessional workers
Clinical supervision
DBS Cheths
Disbursemenls
Project costs
Grouplnon therapeutic sessions
and psychoeducalion
Rent and rates
Insurance
Utilities
Cleaning
Fumishings
Maintenance
IT costs
Printing.. postsge & stationery
staff training and supervision
Telephone
Workshop expenses
Recruitment costs
Sundttes
13,670
1,468
349
224
11,727
105
230.381
16,589
3,938
121.929
22.333
142
23,662
42.681
244,051
18,057
4,287
122,153
34,060
247
23,662
47,970
208,512
12,643
4,074
119,598
37,221
162
30,031
11,084
5.289
527
10,706
8,648
9,175
7,956
3,065
13,135
51,726
59,682
3,065
13,135
55,337
5,870
5,753
2,958
2,532
(524)
2,814
9,607
2,620
3,270
25,646
93
1,548
819
5,802
25.122
2,907
11,155
3,439
836
24,556
3,366
2,530
3,251
5,017
1,749
8,337
3,047
1,766
4,813
82,055
555,171
637,226
553,637
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The Pjlaya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the fbnancial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
5 Expenditure (conlinuedl
Govemance costs
2025
2024
Unres¢rleted
funds
R￿trIctsd
funds
Totslfvnds
Total funds
Independent examination fees
Consultancy
Legal and professional fees
Board expenses
3,200
5,130
35
225
3.200
5.130
35
225
3,050
48
771
8,590
8,590
3,869
Total expenditure on charitsble
activities
90,645
555,171
645,816
557,506
Total expenditure
576,949
673.696
582,554
6 Net incomellexpenditurel
This is stated after charging..
2025
2024
Independent examination fee
3,200
3,050
No twstees received any remuneration: benefits in kind or reimbursement of expenses12024 - £NIL).
7 Staff costs
Stsff costs were as follows:
2025
Restricted
funds
2024
Unrnstrlcted
funds
Total funds
Total funds
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension contributions
19,772
1,468
349
252.159
16,589
3,938
271,931
18,057
4,287
233,560
12,FA3
4,074
21,589
272.686
294,275
250 277
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the yearwas as follows'.-
2025
2024
Number of employees
10
No employee received remuneralion amounting to rnore than £60,000 in either year.
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements (continued
Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
8 Debtors
2025
2024
Prepayments
Other debtors
24,359
46,892
1,679
57,160
71,251
58,839
9 Creditors: Amounts falling due wlthin one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Accruals
Deferred income
Other creditors
52,663
33,333
53,294
9,504
20,332
26,382
36,763
9,150
148,794
92,627
DefeThed Income
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released to income from previous periods
36,763
53,294
(36,763)
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
53,294
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Tha Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guaranleel
Notss to the financial statements (continued)
Forthg year ended 31 Narch 2025
10 Statement of funds
staternent of funds - current year
Tfan5fer inl
louil
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
April 2024
Income
Expenditure
General fund5
256,296
110,321
96,747)
269,870
Total unrestricted fundg
256,296
110,321
96,747
269,870
Rgstricted funds
Awards For All
City Bridge TnJst- BAMER
Cloudesley- Black Womens Projecl
Complementary Therapies
The Considered Ask Foundation
6,667
53,495
35,000
(6,555)
(54,388)
(34,062)
(2,617)
(29.906)
112
18,354
9,160
1,062
9,160
19,247
8,222
3,679
7,066
32,000
Departsnent of Foreign Affairs and
Trade. Emigrant Support Programme
Family Catalyst Fund
Henry Smith
L8 Islingtun & CCG
MOPAC- Main
MOPAC - VAWG Grassroots Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
Propel
8,891
32,496
(32,496)
8,891
2,681
68
1,750
(1,350)
67,038
(67,038)
71,203
(71,203)
44.646
(44,646)
44.910
(41,566)
124,373 (131,486)
84,125
(59,636)
3,081
68
2,682
13,206
14,306
11,765
2,682
16,550
7,193
36,244
Total rg5tri¢ted funds
91,803
597,703 (576,949
112.557
Totsl funds
348,099
708,024 {673,696
382,427
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the flnancial ststements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
10 Statement of funds (contlnued)
Statement of funds - prior year
Transfer inl
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at I
Aprll 2023
Income
Expenditu
General funds
268,627
77,256
(96,703)
7.116
256,296
Total unrestrlctsd funds
268,627
77,256
96,703)
7,116
256,296
Restricted funds
Cty Bridge Trust- BAMER
Cloudesley- Black Womens
Project
Cloudesley- Main
Complementary Therapies
The Considered Ask Foundation
15,942
11,993
3,058
7,083
37.690
35,000
(34,385)
(38,771)
19,247
8,222
{3,058)
165
(3,569)
(16,934)
3,679
7,066
24,000
Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade; Emigrant Support
Programme
Family Catatyst Fund
He8rthstone DV Project
Henry Smith
LB Islington & CCG
MOPAC- Main
MOPAC - Cost Of Living
MOPAC - Grassroots
8,175
32,496
(31,780)
8,891
3,476
4,625
1,500
6.437
49.437
71,002
44,652
27,933
(2,295)
(5,993)
(49,369)
(71,002)
(44,652)
(26,039)
(4,848)
29,875
(16,669)
116,392 (113,800)
37,500
(25,745)
2,681
(5.069)
68
2.682
2,682
(1,894)
2,905
1,943
MOPAC - VAWG Grassrools 2024
13,206
14,306
11,755
National Lottery Community Fund
Propel
11,714
Totsl restricted funds
70,691
514,079 (485,851
7,116
91,803
Total funds
339,318
591,335
582,554
348,099
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements Icontlnued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
10 Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds- ¢uThent year
Tran$f¢r Inl
louil
8alan¢e at
31 March
2025
8•lance at 1
Aprll 2024
Income
Éxpèndlture
General fijnds
256,2
256,296
110,321
110,321
96,747
(96,747)
269,870
269,870
Restricted funds
91,803
597,703 (576,949)
112,557
Total funds
348,099
708,024
873,696
382,427
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at t
April 2023
ExpendSture
Tran¥f¢r Inl
lout)
Balance at
31 Mareh
2024
Incon
General funds
268,627
268,627
77,256
77,256
(96,703
(96,7031
7,116
7,116
256,296
256,296
Restricted knnds
70,691
514,079 {485,8511
{7,116)
91.803
Total funds
339.318
591,335
582,554
348,099
The charity's funds comprise the following..
Restrlctsd fund$
Cty Bridge Trust- to expand counselling services to BAMER women.
Cloudesley Black Women's Project- funding for targeting Black African and Caribbean women for
1-2-1 counselling. group therapy and psychoeducalion groups.
Cloudesley- This funding has been restricted for therapeutic group work.
Complementary Therapies- funding restricted for the provision of Reiki, Massage and Reflexology
sessions to women affected by domestic Violen￿ and sexual abuse.
Considered Ask Foundation- to cover the cost of the Communications and Fundraising manager.
Emigrant Support Programme Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Emigrant Support
Programme Ilrish project) received a grant of £32,496 for the year from 1st July 2024 to 30th June
2025. The fttnds were restricted for the following projects.. The Irish Women's Project. Nine months
grant income was utilised in the period to 31st March 2024. Three months grant income amounting
to £8,891 has been deferred to the 2025-26 financial year and will be utilised by 30th June 2025.
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The Maya Centre
IA Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the fiTrancial statemenls Icontinuedl
For the year ended 31 March 2025
10 Statement of funds (continued)
Restricted funds (continued)
Family Catalyst- ftjnding restricted awarded to provide small grants to disadvantaged families or family
members to enable them to ac￿5$ opporiunities or they have difficulty in doing so wthout additional
help. For example, educational opportunities, starting a hobby or tickets to evenls etc.
Henry Smith- to cover core costs of the organisation.
LB Islington & CCG - fijnding restricted for the provision of counselling for BAMER women and women
o have experienced domestic Violen￿ and child sexual abuse.
MOPAC.. Grassroots - to contribute toward the delivery of psychoeducation and art therapy for women
from refugee, trafficked and isolated migrant backgrounds.
MOPAC.. VAWG Grassroots 2024". funded for a collaborative agreement to support and empower black
minoritized women from refugee, asylum-seeking and vulnerable migrant communities.
MOPAC: Main - funding provided for women who have suffered domestic abuse and sexual violence
trauma.
The National Lottery Community Fund - for the Community Development Pro9rarnme to empower the
women in the community for prath.cal and soaal skills and welkbeing support for minoritized women.
Propel- grant given towards the aciivities of the experts by experience groups and towards core
managemenL
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the flnancial statements Icontinuedl
Forthe yearended 31 March 2025
11 Analysls of net assets between funds
CuThent year
2025
Unr•8irl¢ted
funds
Restri¢t•d
funds
Total tunds
Current assets
Creditors due wtthin one year
269,870
261.351
(148,794
112,557
531,221
148,794)
382,427
269,870
Prlor year
2024
Rog1￿cted
funds
Unrestri¢t•d
funds
Total funds
Current assets
Creditors due wiihin one year
256,296
184.430
92,627
91,803
440,726
92,627
256 296
12 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash Ilow
from operating actlvities
2025
2024
Net income for the year las per statement of financial activities)
34,328
8,781
Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors
Increaselldecrease) in creditors
(12,412>
56,167
3,280
27,727
Net cash provided by operating activltles
78,083
39.788
13 Analysls of cash and Gash equlvalents
2025
2024
Cash at bank and in hand
459,970
381,887
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The Maya Centre
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the flnancial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
14 Operating lease commitments
The total of future rninimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows..
Land and buildlngs
2025
2024
Not later than one year
Later than one year and not later than fwe years
59,800
163,122
59,800
222,922
Total
222,922
282,722
15 Related party disclosures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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