## **ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023** 


**Registered  charity number 1058077 62-66 DUNSTER STREET NORTHAMPTON NN1 3JY Telephone 01604 816080 Email: info@dostiyo.org.uk; 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
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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
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NOR TK4AIPTON..
Day Care A¢dvltles 1st Aprll 2022 _ 31st March 2023
DATE
ACTIVITIES
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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
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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
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Food Safe
Northants s
Course
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Celebration 2022
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Intemational Women's Da
Eid Pa
Queens's Jubilee Paty induding line dancing and Glass
intin
Navratri Celebrations
Diwali Pa
Christrnas Pa
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Lord Ma
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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
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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
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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 SUPF*xI 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 upgr*Je 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

**Page 25** 

## **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