EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ESWCA ( ) ANNUAL REPORT
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Chairman’s Statement — ~~oO~~ Our Vision and Mission
~~Impact~~
Project Activities & Consultations
Case Studies
Accounts
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA)
Chairman’s Statement
As Chair of the Ealing Somali Welfare and Cultural Association (ESWCA), I am pleased to present this year’s annual report. Over the past year, ESWCA has continued to play a vital role in supporting marginalised and underrepresented residents across Ealing, particularly at a time of growing inequality and hardship.
Through our Connected Communities programme and related projects, we have reached a wide range of beneficiaries from diverse backgrounds, providing culturally appropriate support, advice, wellbeing activities, and opportunities for community connection. Our work continues to focus on people who face the greatest barriers to accessing mainstream services, including women, older people, and individuals experiencing poverty, isolation, or crisis.
A key strand of our work this year was the delivery of three community consultations, focusing on engagement with health services, unemployment among Black and marginalised women, and exercise and wellbeing among older people. These consultations successfully engaged individuals who are often excluded from formal engagement processes. They highlighted serious concerns, including persistent barriers to healthcare, rising unemployment among Black women—many of whom feel they face discrimination when seeking work—and increasing levels of poverty, financial crisis, and housing insecurity affecting minority women, girls, and older residents.
In response to these challenges, ESWCA also delivered a number of cancer awareness sessions in partnership with trusted organisations. These sessions helped to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and encourage earlier engagement with health services within communities that are often underserved.
Looking ahead, we anticipate continued demand for our services as the cost-of-living crisis and wider social pressures persist. ESWCA remains committed to strengthening partnerships, amplifying community voices, and developing solutions that are informed by lived experience.
I would like to thank our staff, volunteers, trustees, partners, and funders for their continued dedication and support. Most importantly, I thank the individuals and families who trust ESWCA and allow us to stand alongside them. Together, we will continue working towards a more inclusive, resilient, and fair community.
DAHA ELMI
Chairman
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA)
OUR MISSION
ESWCA’s mission is to find workable and achievable solutions that meet the immediate needs of our beneficiaries
OUR OOO OO OBJECTIVES
ADVANCE EDUCATION PARTICULARLY OF PERSONS OF SOMALI ORIGIN IN EALING, BY THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE AND LITERACY CLASSES, AND BY THE PROMOTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF SOMALI PEOPLE WITHIN THE HOST ~~COMMUNITY, AND IN SU~~ CH OTHER CHARITABLE WAYS AS THE COMMITTEE MAY DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME
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OUR 2 VISION OOO0OO ¥ a
RELIEVE POVERTY, PARTICULARLY AMONGST PERSONS OF SOMALI ORIGIN IN EALING BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF WELFARE BENEFITS, HEALTH, HOUSING AND TRAINING.
ESWCA's vision is to contribute to a global alleviation of suffering and destitution experienced by those facing different challenges in life.
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EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA)
IMPACT
98%
BENEFICIARIES HAPPY WITH THE SUPPORT THEY RECEIVED
574 BENEFICIARIES ~~ACCESSED OUR~~ PROJECTS
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£45K+
~~INCOME~~ GENERATED/SA VED FOR BENEFICIARIES 5000+ VOLUNTEER HOURSE DONATED
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA)
O ~~UR PROJECTS~~
Connecting Communities
Advice Work
This year, ESWCA’s advice service supported over 250 residents, the majority of whom presented with housing-related issues. Our intervention helped 17 residents avoid homelessness, providing stability at a critical time. Alongside housing support, we assisted residents to access welfare benefits and other social security funds, securing over £45,000 in financial support for individuals and families facing hardship.
Our Connected Communities project continues to grow from strength to strength, providing opportunities for social connection, peer support, and meaningful engagement—particularly for older people. The project has helped reduce isolation and build confidence, with several service users progressing into volunteer roles, strengthening community ownership and sustainability.
Keep Fit Classes
Our weekly keep-fit sessions for physically inactive and older women are now oversubscribed, with over 60 women attending regularly. The sessions provide accessible physical activity in a culturally appropriate and supportive environment. Participants consistently report improved physical mobility, mental wellbeing, and confidence, highlighting the importance of preventative and community-based health initiatives.
Consultations
ESWCA delivered three community consultations this year, focusing on engagement with health services, unemployment among Black and marginalised women, and exercise and 4 wellbeing among older people. These consultations reached individuals who are often excluded from mainstream engagement and revealed persistent barriers to healthcare, rising unemployment linked to perceived discrimination, and the impact of poverty, isolation, and inactivity on wellbeing. The findings continue to shape our service delivery and advocacy work.
Case Studies Case Study : Elisha
Elisha, aged 86, moved to London from Nepal and lives with several long-term health conditions, including arthritis, which had begun to severely limit her mobility and independence. After attending ESWCA’s specialised keep-fit sessions for older people for six months, Elisha has experienced a significant improvement in her strength and confidence. She is now able to walk outdoors without using her walking stick, regaining a sense of independence and wellbeing that she feared she had lost.
Case Study : Malia
Malia, aged 62, lost her husband three years ago and has no children. Following his death, she experienced profound loneliness and continued to struggle with grief in isolation. After joining ESWCA’s Connected Communities project six months ago, Malia has rebuilt her confidence and social connections. She is now an active ESWCA volunteer, has formed meaningful friendships, and no longer feels alone — transforming her grief into renewed purpose and belonging.
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 March 2025 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1013717
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Legal and Administrative information 2-3 Trustees/Directors' report 4 Statement of Trustees. responsibilities 5 Independent Examinerfs Report 6 Statement of Financial Activities 7 Balance Sheet 8 Notes forming part of the financial statements 9-12
EALIMG SCl•l4U WELFARE AMD CULTURALASSOCIATIOI ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUPUS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 K4RCH 2025 Ealing Somali Welfare and Cultural Assoaation was founded in 1990 by the late Ahmed Hassan, who has since been awarded by Ealing Council for his works. It has been a registered charity since1992. ESWCA was established with the aim to advan education and relieve poverty, and promote the needs of the refugee community, in particular the Somali community in and around Ealing. Over more than two decades followingthese objects and principles, we have assisted many new arrivals in adjusting to their new home, as well as provided assistance with translation, integration, education in the English language and other subjects, advice and advocaLy, and other fornis of support. REGisfERED CHARITI NO: 1013717 REGISTERED OFFCIE: Northfields Community Centre, 71A Northcroft Road West Ealing, London W13 9SS BANKERS NATWEST BANK EALING ACCOUNTAKrs A fllah Accounting Unit 9, 194 FORE STRE, LONDON, N18 2IB
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report and are collectively referred as trustees. The appointed trustees are as follows: Daha Elmi- Chair Person Ally Mohamed - Treasurer Samira Hirad - Secretary EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA) is a registered charitywith the charity commission and managed and led by its board of trustees. The board and individual trustees take collective responsibility for its decisions. The chair provides leadership to the board and takes responsibility for ensuring the board has agreed priorities, appropriate structures, processes and a productive culture and has trustees who are able to govern well and therefore add value to the charity. The board of trustees makes sure that there are proper arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, remunet2tion of the charity's staff. The charity has also in place a proper framework for the recruitment, support and supervision of the charity's volunteers. All decisions relating to the governance and management of the chairy are taken and approved by the trustees collectively. EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA) engages in partnership with many other organisations and charitable companies, but this does not have an impact on the operational policies adopted by the charity. The relationships between the charity, related parties, and with other charities and organisations are solely in the pursuit of its aims and objectives as clearly indicated in the organisation's governing document. The charity manages its exposure to unexpected risks that the charity may face such as adverse changes in funding and other adverse events that may have a significant impact or the potential to inhibit areas of its charity operations in developing and putting in place effective and efficient mitigating measures.
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the organisation's financial activities during the year and its financial position at the end of each financial year. In doing so, the trustees are reqUId to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistendy Make judgments and reasonable and prudent judgments State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it's inappropriate to presume that the organisation will continue in operation for the foreseeable future. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial comply with applicable laws, regulations and the trust deeds. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the organisation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fud and other irregularities including money laundering. Signed on behalf of the trustees: DAHA ELMI Chair
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA) for the year ended 31 March 2024. As the charity trustees of the Charityyou are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20 11 ('the Act'}. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145[5)(b} of the Act. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: Accounting CordS were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or The accounts do not accord with those records; or The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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 accounts to be reached. Yousif Abdi - Certified Accountant Date: 22/01/2026
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Notes UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTrICTED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS £ 2024 INCOMING RESOURCFS Voluntary Income/Grants (i} 31.250 31,250 31.250 Legacies Glfts In Kfind Investment Income Charitable Activities Other Incomlng Resources Total Incomln ResOurs. 3L250 31.250 31.250 RESOURCES EXPENDED: Costs for generatlng funds Charltable Actlvltles (8,480) (8,480) (14,648) Operatlng Costs (20,106) (20,106) (10,486) T(yfAL RESOURCFS EXPENDED: (2) {28,586.0) {28.586.0) {25.134.0) NetSUlUslDeflClt forthe year 2,664 2,664 6,116 Openlng funds Transfer offunds 22,056 22,056 15,940 Transfer of funds CLOSING FUNDS:
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (ESWCA) 2025 2024 Notes COMPUTERS (3) 1,398 (1,026) 770 (676) LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECtATION NET BOOK VALUE 372 94 BANK (4) 24,698 22,312 PREPAYMENTS DEBTORS TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 24,698 22,312 (6) (350) (350) CREDITORS NET ASSETS 24,720 22,056 NDS CARRIED FORWARD REST RICTED FUNDS UNRESTRICT ED (7) 24,720 22,056 FUNDS TOTAL 24,720 22,056 Approved by the board on 30/12/2025 and signed on behalf of the board by: DAHA ELMI ~ Chair ALLY MAHMED - Treasurer
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURALASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS: ACCOUNTING POLICIES: l The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investment, which are valued at the prevailing market prices, The financial statements have been prepared in aCCoance with the statement of Recommended Practice-Accounting and reporting by charities (SORP2005} issued in March 2005, applicable UK accounting Standards and the Companies Act 1985. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparations of the financial statements are set out below. Ib) INCOMING RESOURCES: Voluntary income includes donations, gifts. legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of gene1 nature are recognised Whe there is entitlement, certainly of receipts and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Such income is only deferred when: The Donor specified that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods. or The Donor has imposed conditions, which must be met before the charity has unconditional entitlement. Income from commercial trading activities is recognised as earned as the related goods and services are provided. Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis. Income from charitable activities includes income received under contract or where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specific performance conditions is recognised as earned (as the related goods or services are provided). Grant income includes in the category provided funding to support performance activities and is recognised where there is entitlement, certainly of receipts and the amount can be measUd with sufficient liabIlity. Income is deferred when admission fees or performance related gntS are received in advance of the performances or event to which they relate. Ic) RESOURCES EXPENDED: Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. Contractual agreements and performance lated grants are recognised as goods or services are supplied. Other grant payments are recognised when a constructive obligation arises that result in the payn)ent being unavoidable. Cost of generating funds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in tdIng activities that raise funds. Charitable activities including expenditure associated with the activities are included the direct costs and support costs relating to these activities. Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of the charity and its assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. Id) REsfRICTED FUNDS: Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as lay down by the founder. Direct and support expenditure, which meets these criteria, is deftned to the fund together with a fair allocation of other costs,
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 le) UNRESTRICTED FUNDS: Unrestricted ndS are funds received with no restrictions placed in their expenditure and are available as general funds. l Revenue grants are credited to incoming resources on the earlier of when they are received on when they are due. NOTE I VOLUNTARY INCOME TOTAL 202 {£ 11,250.00 20,000.00 DONORS Com munity Connections Grant Reaching Communibes (GOSAD) LB EAUNG RESTRicfED INCOM 6,250.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 UNREsfRicfED INCOM TOTAL 20251£ 6,250.00 20,000.00 TOTAL 31,250.00 31,250.00 31,250.00 NOTE 2 EXPENSE Charitable Aclivities Salaries Rent RESTRICTED FUNDS {£) 11,800.00 10,996.00 3,938.00 430.00 UNRESTRicfED FUNDS {£) TOTAL- 20251£ 11,800.0 10,996.0 3,938.0 430.0 2024 {£ 12,248.0 8,223.0 2,400.0 420.0 Office Costs Insurance Professi onal Services Depreciati( Website costs 96.00 350.00 96.0 350.0 350.0 626.0 1,450.0 193.0 350.00 626.00 Adjustments TOTAL 200.0 25,134.00 28,236.00 350.00 28,586.00 10
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 NOTE 3 Tangible red assets Fixed assets costing in excess of £500 are capitalised and are shown at historical cost. Depreciation is provided, after taking into account of any grants receivable. Tang ible fixed assets are depreciated at 20 % reducing balance. At Cost 01/04/2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations Transfers As at 31 March 2024 770 628 1,398 Depreciation: Accumulated Depreciation as at 01/04/2024 (676) Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 350 (1,026) Net Book Value at 31 March 2024 372 NOTE 4 CASH ATBANKAND IN HAND The charity has a cash balan of £24,689 in its bank account as at 31 March 2025 NOTE 5 ACCRUALSICREDITORS knuntng Fees . £350 £39) NOTE 6 The charity has Caled forward a total fijnds of £24,720 to the next financial year. Taxation The charita ble corrpany is exempt from taxation under sections 466 kn 493 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 11
EALING SOMALI WELFARE AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Cash flow statement The company has taken advantage of the exemptDn in Financial Re'ng Standard No l from prcxlucing a cash fbw Statnt on the grounds that tt is a small company TRUSTEES EXPENSES The tsustees neither re1¥ waived any anduments during the Trustets claim&1 for tsavelling exp$& during the year. Th amountal to £ £Nil), ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BEfwEEN FUNDS LEASE COMMITMENTS (a>VERNANCE COSTS The trustE& have d&t&l not to claim any eXpSe$ from the charty in the conduct of their dube5 fur the financial year endal March 2023 RELATED PARTIES There are no reLit&J pa transactM)ns tr) be disclosd. END 12