2023-03-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023

Registered charity number 1058077 62-66 DUNSTER STREET NORTHAMPTON NN1 3JY Telephone [phone] Email: [e-mail]; Website: www.dostiyo.co.uk

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WORiaNG ￿0￿ ASIAN •WOMEN Dostiyo Asianwomen &Girls Organisation Contents Page no. • Introduction • Current servi￿ Provision + Project Scope and Objectives • Dostiyo Management Committee and Staff • Chair's Report Anjona Roy • Treasurer's Report FaThat Lateef • Centre Manager Report D¢¢pa Bknania 7-14 • Dostiyo Accounting Policies 15-16 • Dostiyo Annual Accounts 16-22 + Independent Examination Rew)rt 23

INrRODucfIoN Dostiyo is a voluntary organisation run by and for Asian women and men and is govemed by a signed Constitution. Over the past 46 years t)ostiyo has become 8Stablish8d as service provider predominanuy for Asian women in Northamptonshire and is gradual expanding both in numtEr of workers and servi￿$ provided. The organisation has provided services to local Asian women and communitie5 offering support arKI advice on a wide range of issues. It acttvely works towards enabling full participation of Asian women and men in social actibities and overcome cultural. religious. physical and so￿al barriers. It, addresses the needs of local Asian women and girls in a relaxed and friendly mannar in a sensitive, confidential and safe environmenL Dostiyo offers comprehensive oveNew ofthe needs for service development for Asian Coriimunities and promoting access to services. trans￿ndIng raoal. religious, linguistic and cultural Issues slnce 1979. Dostiyo also serves as an infrastruciur8 development agency for Asian communities by supporting to set up Sew Help groups rnanaged by Volunteers. Constitution, gain charity ststus etc within Northampton and Wellingborough induding Zindgani Asian Men's Group. Sakhi Milaap Ladies Group, Milaap Group Wellingborough. Saheli Group. Working to overcome barriers Asian men and women fa￿ in their da1￿ Itves. Dostiyo provides Ihem with OPF)Ortunities for seif4evelopmenL build their Confiden￿ and capacity and most imty)rtantly. help them on the path of setf-help. MISSION STA TEMENT.. "Topromote effective citizenship ofAsiLm women and men regardI￿S ofage, religion, ethnicity, ca¥t or creed, by helping them overcome barriers to accessing much needed services" Current Service Provision Currently Dostiyo provides Advocacy. support, guidan￿. infomiation and counselling through its main activibes, induding: Older People's Project. whidj facilltates group activiti8s and provides advocacy, advice and support to Asian women arKI men andlor Iheir families. Supporting people into Employment. Education and Training by offering a specialist tailored package to unemployed adults Mental Health Support including Advocacy. Benefits Advi￿ and promote independent Ilving. Weekly Wellbeing café's in Northampton and Wellingborough. Befriending servi￿ for Isolated women in the local communty Community Fridge Day Care and TrrdriOUS classes for the elderty and disabled women and men. Opportunities to volunteers and gain training within Dosbyo and through external organisations. The organisation's aiTn of ensuring a dedicated approach to a servi￿ request means that regulaty members are encouraged and supwrted to access activities that meet their needs. Dostiyo's ultimate objective is to conoliate and improve this position. through dose and active mult agency working that would eventualty provide effective C￿zenshiP and equality.

• Project Scope and Objectives Dostiyo aims to provide the highest quality services to Asian communities for the benefit of Asian women their families and extended families. Its core rlnci les are: Attacking barriers of isolation that Asian communities experience", Promoting access to services, transcending racial, religious. linguistic and cultural issues. Promoting self-help. advocacy and infomation in the community; Promoting the well being of women and their families. It does this b Providing servi￿$ to women and men of all ages. Targeting its seNGes to those who have th8 grealest needs. Promotlng equality of opportunity wilhin the organisation and through partnerships. Valuing staff and volunteers and opening new avenues of thin￿ng and creating opportunities for Asian women to become financially independent. Dosti rovides services in varied areas: Clinical Negligence Family Community Car8 Housing Educatlon 'Mentsl Health Support Wellbeing Cafe Befriending S8rbllc8 Employm8nt Support Older People Welfare Benefits Volunteering Workshops and Tralnlng One to One Support Communlty Fridge

DOSTIYO MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE Chair Anjona Roy Secretary Jagdlshbhal Modha Treasurer Farhat Lateef Committee Members Harsha Patel Akhtar Munir Kalpana Maisuria Balwinder Kaur Saroj Padhiar DOSTIYO STAFF Centre Development Manager Deepa Bakrania Advocacy Worker (Northamplon) Kalsuma Begum Advocacy Worker(Northamptonl Wellingborough) Savita Paw Day- Care Co-ordinator. Northampton Wellingborough Indira Patel Jaya Tailor Community Frtdge Workers Saiyara Chowdhury Vanisha Patel

Anjona Roy The COVID-19 pandemlc stole not only time that wo could spend loving and laughing wth those dose to us. it also stole so many of thos8 Iov8d ones that we would so desper8tely want to hold close. In addition to COVID-19 th8r8 wèrè so many more instances of those close to us losing their lives. In this reality. our organisation did it's best to bring people logelher even at a distsnce. Over this period of locktng down and untocking, we tried our best to deliver support onling. As always funding has been both limited and short térm which does not help with our stability as an organisalion. In the latter part of the year, we benefitted from funding to astablish a Community Frfdge In tha organisation which has helped us do our bit to save thg planet and reduce food waste. other funding applications have brought new relationships with new funders In and evar changing landscape of new local authorities. Our thanks as a committee as always go to the committed and dedicated staff not forgetting our essential and passionate volunteers without whom we simply would not achleve even a small proportion of what we have achieved. Farhat Late¢f The treasurer is responslbla for k88ping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posltion of the organisation and to ensure that the acr￿unts comply with th6 requirement outlined with the Accourrting for Charrties and policies for the Constitution. The management have rew8wed the intemal controls during the year and found them to be in generally accordance with the charities commission guidelines and appropriate actions have been put in place in the few areas that required attention Last year, we have secured our core services and endeavour to ensure that our services will continu8 to support women and the broader community. Tha organisation has had to rewew budg8t ¢xnsidering the reduction of core funding. the Gommittea has had to take decisions and continuously monitor expenses to maintain financial stsbility and sustain stsff and s8rvices. The organisation has been exploring various ways of generating incomel Members nominate trustees for Annual eleclions. Trust88s are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. New trustees are offered an induclion meeting within 6 weeks. In this way we hope all staff. volunteers and trustees will benefit from formal induction into the organisation. Balance at the end of year 2023 is £203,509 out of which £50900 is Restrfcted Funds and rest are Designated Funds. Dostiyo has adopted a ReseTves Policy a rationale to maintain sufficient level of reserv8S to enable normal operating activitie5 to continue over a period of up to 6 months should 8 shortfall in income occur and to take account of potential risks arKI contingencies that may arise from time to time. Thanks lo Lorraln8 Scullion for preparing the accounts efficiently and to DNG Dove Naish LLP for caryng out our ind8pendent examination. Signed........... Date: .... 1..8..-. ..1.1-. 2tJQ3

Deepa Bakrania l am pleased to present the Annual Report for the year 2022-23. This year has been marked by signrficanl challenges, particularfy in the areas of funding and the cost of living crisis. However, through perseveran￿ and collaborative efforts, we have successfully navigatad these obstacl8s, Securing funding, d8v8loping services, and addressing the pressing needs of our communities. Th8 year began wlth a challenglng fundlng landscape. marked by increased competition for grants and a general economic downtum. This made it difficult to secure the ne￿SSary financial resour￿8 to sustain and expand our programs and seNices. The rtsing cost of living affected the communities we serve. placing additional burd8ns on individuals and families. This crisis intensified the d8mand for our ServI￿S while simultaneously putting pressure on our organisation's operational cost. Our work wntinues to span across Northampton and Wellingborough. This year there has been substantial increase in numbers of members getting involved in actiwties sharing and benefiting from time with each other. We continue to create great support and positive volunteering opportunities focussing on vulnerable people in the local communities especAally setting local self help groups run and managed by volunteers. which Dostiyo has been supporting as an infrastructur8 organisation. Despite the cha118nging funding environment, our relentless pur5UIt of financial support yielded positive results and w8 war8 able to develop new and enhan￿ existing services to better meet the evolving needs of our communities. Below is the report of the year: NEP Buildin Bettor O ortunitios The project ceased on 31st De￿rnber 2023, however Ihrough the y8ar w& have supportèd p8op18 facing addttional barriers on the path to employment. Many of thè participants were housewiv8s or single mums who had been busy raising their children. Some of the participants had complex needs. mental health or physical heatth Issues. Others had language barriers or lacked digital skllls. All of them were supported to achieve their goals and aspirations, and they worked extremely hard. Some particApants managed to secure paid employment, others volunteering roles, or accessed training courses. All participants were encouraged to access our free in house courses to improve their skills, ESOL, & Crafts, Cookery. Domestic Abuse workshops, Wellbeing courses etc. 3 partlcipants have managed to Se￿re paid employment, 4 participants into job searching, 3 Into further training and 3 into volunteering. All of them have put In tremendous hard work and effort to achieve their goals and aspirations. MILAP GROUP ellin borou 'Milap' group has entered its 11th year and going from strength to strength. the group is managed and run by Volunteers and service users with support from Dostiyo Stsff. cU￿entlY the group is an Unincorporated Constituted group and is pleased to report that the group has applied to charity commission to register as a Charity status. RANGE OF SERVICES . Encourage and enhance independent living Liwng with safety measures in place Promoting independent liwng Encouraging members to befriend other members outside the group Guidance and advice for welfare benefits and sign posting Supportlng them to partlclpate In the wlder communlty Supporting members to leam new skills (i.t. or mobile phones)

The Group meets bNice a week at Victoria centre. The wellbeing seTrllces offer people in th8 community a safe and comfortab18 environment to be themselves and ask for any help they need. Curr8ntly the Group has 40 mernbers induding 34 women and 4 men. What w8 managed to do . Focusing on 'Physical. Mental Health and Wellbelng,, regular physical activity. mental stimulation games and board games. Volunteers organized and managed activities by making to fun and memorable for member5 and provide opportunity for social nelworking to befriend each other in & OLrt of the group setting. Organised variety of sessions in partnership with NNC & WNC adult leaming including healthy cooking in air fryers, cards, paper flower5, wheat bags. Diwali Diya's and ornaments for Christmas Network and link wlth other organisations such as 'Food sharers Eco Group Wellingborough forum Vlctoria Centra Glamis Hall, these organisations offer clothing & food that can be shared with our members Attendanc8 for group is gradually growing and have recruited 12 new m8mb8rs Sin￿ last year The group also ￿lebrated birthdays of members throughout the year. members felt very sp8oal as many live on their own with Ittme input from families. The steering group is ajways looking ways to secure funding for the rent. also to develop fvrther semces to responds to the needs of our members. There is still a great need to continue we￿are calls, home visits, appropriate cultured meals servl¢e, support with medical professionals, cooking and s8rwng meals, plus donations of food hampers (thos6 in need) WELLINGBOROUGH ' MILAP, USERS E UAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING 2022 - 2023 Ethnic" Ban ladeshi Indian Pakistani 18-59 Disabilit Mental Health Heart roblem Hearing and Sight Mobili e related roblems Nurnbers 18 Afro Caribbean African Vvhite English TOTAL 21 12 Fundlng: We re￿iVed £5672.70 funding from National Grid Westem Power for Electric Blankets. throvts, wami food tubs. hot water botues and many oth8r items to help our members through wlnter. The group was su(xessful is securing funding £9996 from Awards for All which helped to promote sessions on rnlndfuln6ss, light exercise and craft activities. The project also hosted experts to offer practical help such as energy use awareness, creating meals on a budget and finaneAal capability. We secured £2987.50 from Northamptonshlre Community Foundation to support our venue hire and volunteer expenses to ensure smooth running of the group. As mentioned earlier re-start of Friday group. After the pandemic there was no funding for a Friday group. so we continued to meet at local supermarkets & coffee shops just to have a chat & catch up. Thanks to the Pattani farnily to kindly fund for our Friday sessions from July 2022- April 2023

Foedback from a few familios: °Thank you so much for your ￿ndnesS & support, without this support we would have really had to go through immens& difficulties. we are grateful for all your support and continue to do. 'SAHELI' GROUP NORTHAMPTON Since the fomiation of Sah81i group it continues to provide a v8ry strong, sound and consistent plattom to bgfriend and support to over 50 Asian older and disabled women. These women have more than one medical conditions, some of them have recovered or are recovering from serious illnesses. During the bwo-day group sessions Saheli provides a platform to forge new friendships befriend those who fall in dire circumstances. There has been remarkable improvement in their mental and physical health because of the social int8raction and emotional wamith. They feel less lonely and depressed. much happi8r, motivated and valued. All members are encourag8d and empowered to take an active part in group discussions which has given them the opportunities to build their self-confidéncè. self-esteem and rekindled their dormant skills in planning, organising and impl8m&nting thèir decisions. Volunteers managing the project are encouraged to be involved in leading and developing the project. They feel more in control and sense of and ownership of the activities, through their conlribution to the project design, delivery and development. The group has be8n sUCc￿lU1 in dèlivering activities support8d by lottery funding through its 'R8aching Communities. granL Befriendin Scheme Organised befriending training session delivered by Sarah from Northampton Sports for the befrienders. We recruit8d 6 volunt8ers who wsited older peop18 in their home, took them OLrt for a Cup of tea and a chal, or accompanied them to an activity such as a trip to a ￿fe or the theatre. In some cases, a volunt8er accompani8d oldèr p80pl8 to hospital or doctolsl dental appointrnents and always happy to chat 0￿r the phone or What's App. Our Befriending scheme has helped some very vulnerable ladies in the communities, some with severe mental health issues. They have enjoy￿ th8 days out and much needed Gompany. The Sah81i project demonstrates just how irnportant the existen￿ of group support is. The absolute importanc8 cultural protection alongsid8 integration opportunities in wider groups. It fvrther demonstrated h¢)w exerryse is understo¢)d to help both physical end mental stabilty, but without a safe space {that enables thc>se to reTnain fully Clothed including head scarves) then this would not be an opportunity. The women recognised how detrimental this would be to not only themselves, but their wider famiEy ne￿OrkS. The group is looking to address current n88d of the community by managing Community Fridge and se8k to 8xpand the semces of the group in the next year. DA YCARE and WELLBEING ACTIWTIES.. Dostiyo Day Care services aim to support our clients in their desire to mainlain social interaction and to stay as independent and active as possible with opportunities to make new friends and participate in enjoyable activities. In addition to our regular activtties we strive to look after the wellbeing of our members and to keep them mentally. emotionally, and physically healthy by running a Wellbeing Café and other ¢lass9S including Keep fit. Dan￿ Class. Pilates. Zumba. Line Dancing and Yoga and many more classes every week. Over the last year we have worked very closely with North Northampton Council and West Northamplon Council Adult Learning Team cornprising of Hazel Johnson and the tLrtors. The Members have enjoy￿ variety of courses including arts and crafts, drawing, painting, including water colours and oil painting, sewing, and cookery dasses.

W8 hav8 Continued to recruit more members after the Covid pandemic. Our members feel confident comlng to Dostlyo to join in the classes and have fomied strong friendship between ladies from different backgrounds and religions. This was a pleasure to witness. Race E Awareness We have had an excellent awareness session by Anjona Roy and Dr Amrit Wilson about Domestic Abuse and 16 days of activism. Pollco Awareness We regularly have vlsits from our local Community polic8 r8pr8S8ntatives Rachel, Ellen and Chris and are grateful for regular updates and th8 group feel confidenl in raising communlty issues with them such as Asian gold burglaries and hate crime. Domestic Vlolenc8 Awaranes8 b NDAS & Voicelsunfiower Centre We work closely with Divya, diversity lead domestic abuse specialist and Natalia, diversity and inclusion officer. Unfortunately. there are still issues wth domestic Violen￿ in the communttles and it is always gty)d to have open and honest discussion at Dostiyo. We continue to support our ladies on 121 basis and have regular discussions in our W811b8ing Cafe. We participated in community awareness event at Grosvenor centr8 as part of 16 day5 of actiwsm to promote our services to those who need in the community. Trl Dostiyo has a tradition of arranging short and long trips for the members at a very competitive price. Our seaside trip to Boumemouth was a huge success and our members have always supported these trips in large numbers. Volunteer Hel and Acttvltles The Centre is grateful for the services of ils Volunteers, whose commitment and time. freely given. greatly assists the work of Dostiyo staff. Thanks also to other staff, supporters. and the community, who enable us to continue with our much-needed service. This year more than 45 volunteers have been adlvely Involved support5ng the group activities, befriending, emotional support, or checking in on people, and your efforts have proved to be invaluable. The relevant support worker provided much needed supervision to enable the volunteers to gain much needed valuable experience in administrative duties and through their active participation supporting service users they acquired people and communication skills. This opened the gat&s to 8xplore opportuntttes in paid employment Last year the volunteers supported neady 3500 volunt88ring hours at Dostiyo Celebrat Events We observe all important cultural events at Dostiyo which have always ensured good attendanc8S and interest. We provide regular weekly physical activity and variety of other activities and workshops. Some of the health-related actiwties we have provided over th8 past year include= NORTHAMPTON'SAHELI, GROUP USERS EQUAL OPPS MONITORJNG 2022- 2023 Ethnicity ladeshi Indian Pakistani Other 18-59 12 Disability Mental Health Heart roblem H8artn and Si Mobili e related roblems Numbers 18 ht 21 TOTAL 20 73 io

NOR TK4AIPTON.. Day Care A¢dvltles 1st Aprll 2022 _ 31st March 2023 DATE ACTIVITIES 0610412022 1810512022 1610612022 2210612022 2910612022 OW09tt022 Poli￿ awareness session Domestic Abuse Awareness session b NDAS Picnic in Abin ton Park ber Safe Worksho Health A ein b Manisha Mor en Cookery demonstration by Rashmita Shah using food from Dosti communi frid Arts and Crafts Fun session for beginners with Janet from Adult Leamin Indian head massa Reflexol Aromathera Hand massage using what we have leamt on previous sessions 16da of Actiwsm and Domestic abuse Christmas Crafts b Jennrfer from Adult Learnin Decorating pots and planting herbs with Jennrfer from Adult Leamin Wax Food wra Sun Printin Make bird feeder and aint Seasca intin s viith Gerald Pointillism Colla Oil Paintin 101912022- 0111212022 151Q912022 2210912022 2910912022 0611012022 3011112022 0811212022 1910112023 2610112023 0210212023 0910212023 2310212023 2310212023 0910312023 1610312023 ril 2022- March 2023 11am-12.00 12.00 m-1.00 11.00am - 12.30 11am- 12.00 Fit Class eve Wellbein Café Eve ESOL eve Thursda a IBoll ¢x)d dance dasses ev Wednesda Wednesda Thursda Trainln 1710212023 1810312023 Food Safe Northants s Course rts Active thatsl befriendin Celebration 2022 0910312022 1110312022 0110612022 Intemational Women's Da Eid Pa Queens's Jubilee Paty induding line dancing and Glass intin Navratri Celebrations Diwali Pa Christrnas Pa 2211012022 1911012022 1511212022 1210512022 27n12022 2310812022 Lord Ma or5 Parfor at the Guildhall Northam Boumemouth da Northam ton Boat tri ton

ADVOCACYandADVICE.. It has been another busy year for our Advice services. It has been very Ghallenging for our clients. especially wth the cost of living crisis. The increase in mortgage rates, rent charges, increase in household bills and soaring food pri￿S is taking a toll on most people but especially those from marginalized communities. We have been supporting people to maximize their income. access relevant grants and welfare benefits they may be entided to. A person may present with one problem at first, but we then unravel that they require support in many area5. It is a holistic service that we promde, to enable the individual to be empowered. and to prevent problems from escalating further. STATISTICS FOR 2022- 2023 NORTHAMPTON and WELLINGBOROUGH Natlonal Orl In Ban ladeshi Indian Pakistani oth8r Number 115 Female 97 Male 18 10 Lln ulstlc Back Ben arati. Hindi and Pun Urdu Dari, English, Pashto, Somali round Gu abi 18 15 Totsl 204 173 31 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE USERS E UAL OPPORTUNTTIES MONrfoRING 2022- 2023 Ethnlcl Ban ladeshi Indian Pakistani Mauritius West Indies Other Total 18-59 263 468 79 60+ 121 323 91 917 61 606 BREAia)OlVN OF SERVICE DELIVERY NORTHAMPTON 2022- 2023 GENDER STATISTICS 2022-2023 SERVICES PROVIDED Famale Male Advice one off Debt Disability Domestic Abuse ESOL Household Support Fund Voucher Housing Mayor's Fund for Housebound Mental Health Safeguarding W¢lfar¢ Benefits Casework 289 30 42 24 52 50 51 22 63 892 631 435 74 12

Household Su ort Fund- su ortin our most vulnerable residents in their time of need We were very fortunate to be one ofthe charities involved in the distrlbution ofthe Household Support Fund supemarket vouchers, in partnership wth Northamptonshire Community Foundation. Those eligible were given a £1 CX) supemiarket voucher to help wtth the essential costs of liwng. A total of 1 CM) vouchers V￿re distributed from Dostiyo to households in Northampton and Wellingborough. orfs Fund for the HouSeb￿nd A gift of £30 and a Christmas card from the MayDr were hand delivered to 22 of our serw(x users. The strict criteria for this wonderful initiattve %%ps for people living in Northampton, isolated, housebound, and living in their own homes. This was the fourth year Dosttyo was part of this project. All the recipients We￿ extremely grateful to receive their gtfts. CASE SCENARIOS 1. We have been supporttng a famity wtih very complex needs. The adult son has a learning disability, mum has dementia and other severe health issues. Father is the main ￿rer for both and had to give up employment du8 to the increase in caring responsibilities. We supported them to maximise their income and Pelped with the relevant benefft clairns. Due to mum's health deteriorating and dementia getting worse, she required a care package from Adult Social Care. The family wll require ongoing practi￿1 and emotional support. 2. A dient had SLrff8red the trauma of domestic abuse. She managed to escape and moved to Northampton with her son. However due to the years of histortc abuse. this had affected her mental health and she was admitted to Berrjwood Hospttal, as she was suffering with Psychosis. on￿ she vrds discharged home her mental health was more stable. however she had drfficultywith daily living tasks and was unable to leave her home alone. She required in depth praGtical and emotional support. We also supported herto make a daim for Personal Independen￿ Payment, vthich she was not aware of. We attended the medical assessment with her a5 she was extrernety anxious. Her claim for PIP was succ8ssful, and as her son was the main carer, we supported him with his claim for Carers AloWan￿. 3. A single mum of two young children aoxssed our support Services and enrolled on the BBO project. Sh8 had r8C8nty separdted from her husband Vh￿ VRS the main breadwinner for the family. She lacked confidence to navigate the beneffts system, due to her language barrier and lack of digital skills. She was 8xtrem81y frustrated and anxious. She was grateful for the practical and emotional supwrt received from us, as she Is now in receipt of Universal Credit. She is accessing our in ￿use ESOL dass and wellbeing activities. ReGendy she has se￿red paid 6mploymènt as a Passenger Assislant, supporting sthool children on their joumey to school. She f88ls much more ind8pend8nt now as she is working and is o)nfident to fa￿ the challenges of being a single parenL 13

WAY FORWARD:

Develop culturally sensitive outreath strategies to connect with rnarginalized Asian communities through community events, workshops. and social media. Create a sustainable funding model that includes diversified revenue sources such as grants, individual donations, ￿)rpOrate partn8rships. and fundraising 8V8nts. Providing facilities and services reflecting the welfare of the local community and ￿ntinuing to promote friendship, well being and irnprove economic. social, mental and physical wellbeing Improvement in listening to the voice of the service user and co-production- work with them and do what the serwce users say they need and want Explorlng ways to incorporate Social Enterprise model within sew help groups. Strengthen the charitys infrastructure to accommodate a growing client base and provide efficient supporL Explore and expand Community Fridge as well as recreational indoorloutdoor actiwties, artslcrafts, outings and residential trips. I would like to extend our gratitude to.. All the members and us8rs of Dosliyo who make us what we are and continue to place their trust and faith in us; The Management Committee members who are volunteers ft)r their valuable time. knowledge, experience and guidance; Volunteers and Steering Group members of Zindagani Mens Group. Sakhi Milap. Mllap end Saheli Group All the stsff for their commitrnent towards the aims and objectives of Dostiyo: Dedicated volunteers for their constant help and support. Your commllment and rasilience hava been instrumental in overcoming th8 challenges of the past year. As we move fo]ward. let us continue to work togeth8r, advocata for positive chang8, and empower Asian women to thrive in the face of adversity. In condusion, the year 2022-23 has been a testsment to our organization's ability to adapt. persav8re. and mak8 a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. l am confident that with continued support and collaboration. we wtll navigate future challenges and achieve even greater success. 14

Accountin Policies: Le al fomi Dostiyo is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Cornmission for England and Wales. Its registered address is 62-66 Dunster Street, Northampton, NN13JY. Basis of Accountin The charity is a publlc benefit entity and the financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Praclice Charftles SORP (FRS 102), issued in January 2019, and applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011. No material uncertainties exist in relation to going concem. Incomin Resources l incoming reSoU￿S are recognised once th8 charity has entiUemenL probability of receipt and tha amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Investment income is recognised on a re￿(Vable basis. t)onations received and organised trips are credited on the statement of financial activities in the year to which they relate. Donated services and facilities are included as Incom8 and expenditure where the amounts are reasonably quantifiable and measurable. Grants recelved are recognised using the perfomance model. Resourses Ex ended Expenditure is recognised on an a¢cruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure is allocated on the statement of financAal activities b8iw88n restricted and unrestricted funds. Expenditure that is d1￿ctlY attrlbutable to specific actiwties has been induded in these cost categories. Vvhere costs are attrtbutable to more than one activity they have been apportion8d across the cost categori8s on basis consistent with the use of these resources Charitable expenditure (x)mpri88S those costs incurred by the chartiy in the delivery of its activities and sarvi￿S for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs thal can be allorAted directly to such activlties and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Govemance costs in¢lud8 those costs assoclated wlth m88ting constitutional and statutory requirements of Ihe charity and the management of its assets. Fixed Assets Tangible fixed assets are shown 8t cost less depreciation. 08preciation is calculated to write off their cost or valuation less their estimated residual value over their expected useful lives as follows: Freehold property 25 years strdight-line basis Computer equipmenl 250k reducing balance Other equipment 25Yo reducing balan Motor vehicles 250A reducing balance 15

Fund Accountln Funds held by the charity are either. Unrestricted Ganeral Funds- funds. which can b6 used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Designated Funds- funds set aside by the Executive Committee out of unrestricted funds forspecific future purposes or projects. Restricted Funds - funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restrfcted purposes. Further explanations of the nature and purpose of each fund are included in the notes to the financial statements. Financlal Instruments Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprlse cash at banks and in hand and short temi deposits wtth an original maturity date of three months or less. Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable wthin one year are r8cord8d at Iransadion pri￿. Any losses arising from impaimient are recognised in the ststement of comprehensive income under administrative expenses. Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance ofthe contractual arrangements entered into. Where the contrd¢tual obligations of financial instruments are equivalent to a slmllar debt instrument, those financial instruments are dassed as financial liabililies. Financlal Ilabilities are presented as such in Ihe balanc8 sheet. Finance costs and gains or lossas relating to financial liabilities are includéd in the profit and loss accounL Financa costs are calculated so as lo produce a constsnt rate of retum on the outstanding liability. 16

DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcT￿￿lEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Page 17 Total Note8 UnrestriGt•d R•stricted 2023 Unre8tr1ctedRestrlctsd 2022 In¢ome from: Donations and Legacies Charitable Activits'es Investment Income Total Income 1.570 17.615 123,267 633 19,818 123.267 1,570 140,882 633 143.085 2,078 2.078 5,801 139,561 145,362 12 12 7,891 139,561 147,452 Expondlturo on: Raising Funds Charitable Activities Other Total Expmdlture 26,943 119.771 146,714 46,305 111,264 157,569 26,943 119,771 146,714 48.305 111.264 157,569 Not Incomd(exp•ndltur•) Transfers betrnn funds (7.125> 105 3.498 105 (3.829) {38.414) 6,010 28,297 110,11n 6,010 N•t mov•m•nt In funds (7,020) 3.391 (3.629) 132,404) 22.287 (10,1171 R•conclllatlon of funds: Total funds brought foTh 159.629 47.509 207.138 192.033 25,222 217,255 Totsl funds ¢arrl•d foThYard 152,809 50,900 203.509 159.629 47.509 207,138 JI Income aThJ expendliure derive from ￿)ntinuIng actlvlti88 Th8 statement of finarKlal athtle8 Indude al gal￿ and losses rwn168d durfng the year

DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION STATEMENT OF FINANCWL posmoN AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 Page18 2023 2022 Fixèd Assats Tanglble Assets 45.180 55,428 Current a890ts Debtors Cash al bank and in hand Funds Held by CVS 1.892 137.229 21.591 160,712 7.793 120.762 25.830 154.385 Credltor8: Amounts falling due wilhln on& (2.383) (2.6731 (2,383) (2,673) Net Curront A88•ts1lLlabllltl•8) 1S8,329 151,712 N•1 A8S•tsl{Llabllltl•8} 203,$09 207,138 Charlty Fund• Unrestrtcted Funds General Reserve Designated furKls- Other 37,692 114.917 54.554 105,075 152,809 159,629 47.509 Restrlcted funds 203,509 The accounts have been prepared In acc4)rdance vlth SORP (FRS102) effec￿¥8 January 2019 and relevant UK Accounting standards. Approved by the Executive Committee on 23rd Janu￿ 2024 and slgn8d on thelr behalf by.. 207,138 ARO Chalrperson

DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 21Y23 Page19 Unrestrfcted Restrlcted 2023 2022 Income from Charitable fvdlvltles Grants.. Western Power WNC - Weilbeing Fund Awards 4 Atl- Communty Fridge North Northarnptonshlre Couwl Commsortla - Working kngress {NEP) Neighbwrty B&Q Hubbub Foundation- Co-op Community Fridge ROSA- COVID Respo￿ FuTrJ Sport England Fund NCF - Povwty Hurts One Wdlingborough Communty Maiters Community Justice FurKJ Northamplonshire Sport Comic Relief Womens Rescmjrce Centre Lottery Cornmunity Fund - Sahdi Women's Griyjp NCF- Forxl Aid Organised Trips 2,461 3,865 2.461 3.865 9.440 6,080 3,000 5.819 20.452 5.000 7,906 5,819 5,CilO 3.QKIO 8,￿0 1.2￿• 2,￿2 1962 12,1 12.196 50.0 4.(NJO 5,0(NJ 77.524 39,167 1.982 77.524 2,160 9,375 17,615 2.160 9.375 2.801 123,267 140,882 145,362 Charitablo Activities Unr•strlcaed Restrfcted 2023 2022 Staff costs Depwotlon Other costs 11,410 10,167 3,569 25.146 936 861 26,943 85,038 96,448 92,923 79 10,246 10.277 21,082 24.651 36.627 106.199 131,345 139,827 10.051 10,987 11,144 3.521 4,382 6,598 119,771 141714 157.569 Support Costs. StafflTVJ Support Costs- Oth Oiher (xjsts irKlude IndepwKlent ExaminatKm fee of £1.2LM) Staff Costs 2023 2022 Wages and salar NIER ER Pensio DBS ch￿kS 102.548 98.829 2.969 3,465 1,918 1,773 107A35 104,067

DOSTIYO K8IAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEPtrs YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Page 20 Average number emrAoyed by head cxyjnt Centre Management and adminkstrati No em ￿0Yee ￿1Ved remuneration amounting to more than £eKI,CNXI in either year. Remuneration paid lo key mantyement ptrsonnel In C4JnsKler&Y to be the Man&3er £45,385 (2022- £48.2011 No trustees recerved any remuneration durltw the sear. Trustee indemnity tnsuran( paid in the year amounted lo £nil. (2022.. £nn). Trustees ￿teNed reimbJr8ed expenses for travel and other o)sts amounltng to £nll (2022-£nil) Freehold IASnibus Computer Other Total Property Equlpment Equlpmenl Cost Brought foTward A(Idlb'ons Diswsals Carried forward 280,939 13.480 4.973 299.392 280,939 13,480 4.973 299.392 Depreclatlon Brought forward Charge for Disposals C8rried for¥wdrd 225.864 10.158 13,165 79 4.937 243,6 9 10,246 236.022 13,244 4,946 254,212 Net Book Valu• Balance at 31.03.23 44.917 236 27 45.180 8alanGe al 01.04.22 55.075 315 36 55,426 Induded in freehold property is land ¥￿th an estimated ¢))st of £27.c￿ to thich depreciatlon is not bel￿ applied in accordance ¥￿th rdevant ￿COunting standards. Unre8trlcied Re8tr1(aed 2023 2022 Debtorg Sundry Debiors Prepa￿ents 274 628 1,264 7,321 628 472 1,892 7,793 Credltors: Amounts falllng due vAthln one y Sundry creditors (520) (1.700) 1163) 16831 (1.131 > (1.700) {1.S421 Deferra Income 2220} 163 2,383 (2.673

DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Page21 Opening Closing BalanGe In¢oming Outgolng Balance 01.04.22 Resources Resources Tran8fors 31.03.23 Designated Funds Freehold Propety General reserve Deslgnated-Propety Repair & Maintenar Designated-communicalions & IT Equipr Designated-Ftxtures & Fittings 55,075 54.554 30,000 15,000 5,000 159.629 {10,158) 44.917 {16,785) (19,895) 37,692 20.000 50,000 15.¢)00 5,000 105 152.609 19,818 19,818 126,943) The balance on the designated fund rep￿SentS the nel book value of the freehotd property held by the charity. The intention is to generatg a general reserve of six months running costs. Designated - Property R&M - Pro￿$ton for repairs 8nd maintenanc8 to the building Designated- Communlcalions & IT Equip- ProvisDn for upgrading communicatlons & IT equlpment Designated- Flxiures & Flttings- Provision for replacement or upgrading fixture5 & fittings Comparatlve Deslgnated Funds Op¢ning Closing Balan¢0 Incomlng Outgolng Balance 01.04.21 Resourceg Resource8 Transfers 31.03.22 Deslgnated Funds Freehold Propety General reserve Design8ted-Propety Repair & Maintenar Designated£ommunications & IT Equlpr D8signated-Fixtures & Ftttings 65.233 126,800 {10,158) 55.075 (36,147) {43,990) 54,554 30,000 30,000 15.CMJO 15,000 5,000 5,000 6,010 159.629 7,891 192,033 7,891 {46,305) Restrlcted Fund8 Opening Closlng Balance In¢oming Outgolng Balance 01.04.22 Resource8 Resources Transfers 31.03.23 Adwce UK NCF - Sahell Womens Group BBO- Working Progress WNC - Wellbelng Fund Hubbub Foundation Lottery Community Fund - Sahdi Womei Awards 4 Al - Communlty Frldge Neighbourty- B&Q Western Power Distribution Cornmunrty Justice Fund NCF- Food Aid Fund Comic Relief- Womens Resource Centn Northarnptonshire Sport NGF- Poverty Hurts 255 115 1,689 179) 176 (115) 5,819 (7,508) (3.865) (2,742) (64,137) (9.440) (2.340) (2.461) {21,2171 (1.9821 (4.000) 2.742 21.089 77,524 9.440 34,476 2.660 1,000 8,129 1.000 17.150 1,972 2,461 12,1 10 1,497 1,497 2.962 105) 50,900 2,962 123,267 <119.771 47,509

DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Pa Advice UK- To employ advocacyworkers providing advice and support to the Askgn community urKler the age of 60 years old, and to purchase equipment NCF - Saheli Womens Group- EnatAe Asian Women to play an effective atlzerohip rcle in a Ider communty through attacking barriers of isolation BBO - Working Progress- Asslst people working towards gaining employmenL WNC- Wellbeing Fund - T¢yttard3 s￿arieS fw Wellbeing Servi Hubbub Foundation- To provide a cofflmuntyfridge ts the Ictsl o)mmunty Lottery Communty Fund- Sahell Women's Group- to enatAe more peO￿e from the BME population to access health and we]Ibeing servKes Awards 4 PJI - Community Fridge- To provide a communtyfrmjge for users to take fre8 food & provi( cth)king sessions to shrhv how to ccok on a bUd￿l Neighbwrly B&Q- Towards refurbishment costs Western Poww Distribution - Supwting Indi￿dU￿S to acc05S SUPFxI wryth fuel payments to combat fuel poverty Community JustTce Fund- To a part-time member of $18ff during the pandemic NCF - Fwd Aid Fund- To supkkn the [￿MM￿ntyfrIdge project prDviding f￿d to lamllies Comic Relief- Womens Resource Centre- Support to continue providing Cruci￿ services for South Asian Women induding Advocxy, Advice, SupFrf GuKlance and informatK)n. Northamplonshire Sport- To pwde keep fft sessions for the eommunty. NCF . Poverty Hurts. Towds Gost of INing & povety wJv1￿ seTht¢e Fund transfers relate to overhead costs as per grant 4reemenls Comparatlve ReStrk￿ Funds Opening Closing BalanGe Incomlng Outgolng Balance 01.0421 Rosourc89 Regourceg Transfers 01.04.22 Ath¢e UK NCF- Saheli Womens Group BBO- Working Progress NCF- COVID Resportse Hubbub Foundalh)n Lottery Communtty Fund - Saheli Wom ROSA. COVID R&8ponse Futsj Sport England West8m Power Dlstrityjlon Communty Justice Fund NCF - Food Ald Fund Comt Rdief- Womens Resour￿ C Northamptonshlre S 185) 255 115 115 20,452 {15,303) {3.460) (1,839) (863) {258) 2,742 {16.953) (1.125) 21.089 (8.000) 1.250 (24,7431 1.428 7.￿6 (4.916> (1.99)) 50,LM)O (32,850> 1.982 110) 5.000 (5.000) 2,804 (1,307) 139.561 {111264 2,702 39,167 22.065 1,000 17,150 1,972 1,497 47,509 25,222 8.010 NCF- COVID Reswnse - To provide hetFline suppNt addtbonal costs due to the pandemic ROSA- COVID Response Fund - To wovkje hdpiine supwt and alditional costs due to the pandem Sport England- To purchase and install ventilation S￿tern arvj upgrJe the lollet f•ilrties

DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Page 23 Analys18 of Not Assets Between Funds Fund balances a131 March 2023 are represented by. Gon0raE Dosignat￿ Restrfcted Total Fund8 Fund$ Funds Tanglble flxed assets Current Assets Current Llablllttes 45,004 109,825 12,2201 152,609 176 45,180 50.887 160,712 183 2,383 50.900 203.509 Fund b￿anCeS at 31 March 2022 are repres8nl8d by. General De81gnatod R08trl¢tad Total Funds Funds Fund¥ Tanglble flxed as8ets Current Assets Current Liabllltles 55,1)88 107,216 2,673 1S9,629 340 55,426 47,169 154,385 2,673 47,509 207,138 10 Ultlmate Controlllng P•rty The charity Is under the ultimate control of Its Executive Commrttee, wh088 names are shown at the front of the financ181 stslemanls. 11 Rfrlatod party transactlon8 There were no related paty Iran8actlon8 duTlng the year or prlor year.

DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Page 24 2023 2022 Income Grants Rece5vable Donations and grfts Investment InGome Organls8d Trlps Other Income 129,347 1.570 633 2,160 9,375 143,085 139.561 2,078 12 5,801 147,452 Expendlture Centre Runnlng Costs Salaries Depreclatlon of freehold property . Depreclallon of motor vehlcle3 Depreciation of equipment Motor and travel expenses Organlsed Trips Other prole¢l expenses Hea￿ng and Ilghtlng Hall hlre Repairs and renewals- equipment Repalr5 8r)d renewals- prem18es Cleaning 80,695 10,158 81,779 10.159 13 137 434 1,710 26,857 1,539 3,g43 2,220 2,892 4,924 2,010 1,815 276 Support Costs Salaries Prlntlng, postage and 8tallonery Telepho Insurance 10,987 813 1,697 1,872 11,144 1,274 4,219 1,105 Governan¢o Costs Salarles Oepreciallon of computer equlpmènl Bank charges Professlonal fees incl. accountancy Management expenses InGI.AGM 10,987 11,144 106 105 3,773 48 3,854 240 {146,7141 1157,589) Surplusl{D•ficlt} for th• Y•ar 3.629) {10,117

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOSTIYO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANISATION

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 17 to 23.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. 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:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. 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.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our independent examination work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our independent examination work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Nicola Fox FCA DNG Dove Naish LLP Accountants Eagle House 28 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5AJ Date: 24 January 2024