2024-04-05-accounts - Granby Somali Women's Group

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Granby Somali Women's Group Annual Report 2024

PCC Sexual Vlolence Fund - This project continues to be truly groundbreaking, incorporating a community-wide approach by actively engaging men in Ihe conversation about the harms of Female Genital Mulilation (FGM). By holding dedicated sessions wilh men, the project addresses the deeply rooted myths surrounding FGM, particularly the false belief that it aligns with 'whal men want., These discussions have fostered open dialogue, challenging misconceptions and exploring the underlying reasons why Ihis harmful practice persists. Engaging men as allies in the fight against FGM has shifted the narrative, emphasising that ending this practice requires the collective commitment of the entire community. A critical success of the project has been ils ability to shed light on FGM, removing it from the shadows of secrecy that have allowed it to continue for generations. By tackling this iat)00 head-on and fostering transparent discussions, the project has become a pivotal force in breaking down barriers and driving meaningful cultural change. HAF Funding - The Holiday Aclivities and Food (HAF) Program is a vital part of the GSWG initialive, providing essenlial support to low-income children who receive free school meals. This furKling allows children to participate in free acts"vities during the school holidays while also ensuring they receive a nutritious meal and snack. For many ol these children, Ihis meal is crucial, as their families often cannot afford it due to the CoStl-l1VIng crisis and rising food prices. The HAF program addresses more than just hunger. It offers children the opportunity to learn about heallhy eating, engage in physical activities, and build social connections, reducing isolation during the holiday periods. Beyond the children, the programme also serves as a gateway to help families with additional challenges by connecting them to other services through referrals and signposting. Without HAF funding, many low-income children would face hunger, loneliness, and limrted opportunities for enrichment. This initiative empowers children to change their circumstances, improve their mental health and well-being. and develop new skills and experiences. It ensures they can enjoy their holidays in a supportive, engaging, and fun environment, setting the foundation tor a heallhier, more confident future.

Natlonal Lottery Communlty Fund - Thanks to the continued support from the National Lottery, our "Our Voices" projecl has grown inlo a transformalive initiative, championing female empowerment and advocacy against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and sexual misconduct within marginalized communities. This vital project builds on our previous work, allowing us to connect with a more diverse audien and recruit volunteers fluent in a variety of community languages, ensuring greater accessibility and inclusivity. Central to the project is the empowerment of women and girls, enabling them to break the silence around these harmful praclices. By providing a platform for their voices to be heard, we foster resilience, confidence, and the ability to advocate for change within their communities. This empowermenl has revitalized our charity, resulting in a marked increase in service users and attendance al drop-in sessions for our broader range of support seNices. The project provides essenlial support Io Ihose affected by FGM and sexual misconduct, addressing bolh the menlal and physical health challenges Ihey lace in a safe, nurturing environmenl. By equipping women and girls wilh tools to heal and reclaim Iheir agency, we lay Ihe groundwork for long-lerm personal and societal transformation. Through partnerships with other service providers, we expand our reach and share valuable insighls, creating a collaborative network dedicated to ending these prathces. Together, we aim to dismantle syslemic barriers, advocale for human righls, and empower women and girls to lead the way toward a more equitable future. Liverpool City Council (CRG) - This funding contribules to a drop-in service for Muslim women, particularly Ihose facing health challenges, isolation, and loneliness. These sessions help women overcome language barriers, build confidence, and boosl self- esteem. They provide opportunilies lor socializing and sharing knowledge about activities at the centre and in the wider community. This initiative plays a crucial role in foslering inclusion and improving overall well-being.

Independent Age - Our funding from Independent Age enables us lo provide crucial one-to-one support to older adults, offering advice on benefits maximisation, debt support, fuel assislance, and access to government schemes. This support is vital, as many elderly individuals face significant barriers in accessing the help they need. Loneliness and isolation are widespread. wilh many elderfy individuals living alone, often without family neart)y to assist them. A lack of computer literacy makes it difficult for them to navigate online systems, which are increasingly the primary method for accessing information and services. Without this knowledge, they remain unaware of the benefits and schemes available to them. The costf-11vIng crisis has hit the elderly particularly hard. Rising energy bills and food prices are forcing some to choose between healing their homes or eating properly, jeopardizing their health and well-being. Many live on fixed incomes or inadequate pensions that do not stretch far enough lo cover their basic needs. Health issues further compound these challenges. as physical or cognitive limitations make it harder to advocate for themselves or seek assisiance. Feeling ignored and marginalised in society. many elderly individuals suffer in silence, wilhout the support systems Ihey deserve. This funding is essential in addressing Ihese issues. It allows us to provide personalised guidance. connect older adults to the resources they need, and ensure they don't face these challenges alone. With Ihis support, we aim to restore dignity, Stability, and hope to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Challenges 2025: The challenges tacing GSWG in 2025 are intensifying, driven by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Rising food prices, energy costs, and stagnant wages are pushing families to the brink, forcing many to make impossible choices between essentials like heating. eating. or paying rent. The housing crisis conlinues to worsen. wilh more families struggling to afford their homes or facing eviction due to rent increases. The scarcity of affordable housing options has left many living in overcrowded conditions or temporary accommodations, further exacert)ating stress and insecurrty. Homelessness is becoming a growing realrty for families who can no longer keep up with rising costs. These pressures are leading to increased reliance on charities like GSWG, as public seNices continue to diminish. Families are turning to us not only for immediate relief, such as food, clothing, and utility assistance but also for guidance and support in navigating complex systems to access support. The charity sector, already grappling with shrinking funding and resources, is being streiched to its limits. The combination of escalating demand and reduced financial support is leaving vulnerable families with fewer lifelines. Without urgent intervention and suslainable funding, the gap between needs and resources will only widen, leaving countless families at risk of deeper poverty. 2024: A Year of Local Advocacy 2024 was a pivolal year for our local campaigning efforts, with GSWG tsking a leading role in addressing crilical issues affecting our community. From exposing school admission scandals to advocaling against Ihe closure of local lifestyle services, we have stepO up as the voice and champion for our community. These challenges underscored the importance of having a dedicated organisation to ensure Ihe community's concerns are heard and acted upon. GSWG has worked tirelessly to provide an outlet for residents lo express their frustrations, share their stories, and mobilize for change. As we move forward, we remain committed to Ihis role, standing as a strong and unwavering advocale for our community. We will continue to fight for transparency, faimess. and the preservation of essential services, ensuring that no one feels ignored or left behind.

Company Registered Number 03344203 Charity Number 1068985 GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 05 April 2024 Khan Accountancy Servlces Ltd 76178 Smlthdown Road Liverpool L7 4JQ 'AoufAC48* 2310112025 COMPANIES HOUSE A11

GRAN8Y SOMAU WOMEN'S GROUP Report and a¢counts Contents Page Company information Trustees, Rep¢yt Accountsnts, report statement of Finanacial Activrties 8al8nce sheet Notes to the accounts

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Company Informatlon For the Year ended 5 Aprll 2024 Oirectors Sofia Gailel) Sirad Elmi. Samia Salman Fowzia Farah Zeinab Mohamed Farah Accountants Khan Accountancy Services Lld 76tT8 Smilhdown Road Liverpool England L7 4JQ R¢gl8tered office 12 B8aconsfield Stre Liverpool L8 2UU Campany Regl8tered Number 03344203 Charlty Number 1C68985

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Trustees, Report The Trustees present their report with the Financial Ststement of the compary for the year ended S April 2024. Prlnclpal actlvlties The company's principal acts'vity during the year continued to be the runnlng of a centre and giving help to the Somali Women's Community in LivefPOOI. Trustee The following persons seNed as trustees during the year.. Sofia Gaileh Sirad Elmi. Samia Salman Fowzia Fafah Zeinab Mohamed Farah Slal•m•nt of Tru8tM8' R••pon•lblllll•¥ Company law requires the tnjstees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charty * the end of the finanaal year and of its surplus or defi¢it for the financial year. In doing so the trustees are required to.. a) select suitsble accounting poliaes and then apply them consistently b) make judgements and ests'mates that are reasonable and prudent,, c} and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless tt is Inappropriate lo presumè that the tharlty will continue in businéss. trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records Nfiich, disclose with accuracy 81 any bme the financial posits'on of the charity and enables Ihem to ensure Ihat the financial statements compty with the Companies Act 20C6. The trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence tAkina r85bqnnHhlR gtp.n. fnr IhA ¢YAtArtinn nf fraiirt 8n(I nlh*r IrrpaiilAriliAA Reserve The charity aim8 to maintaln unrestricted fund8, which are the free reser4e8 01 the charity, at a level adequate to meet Its needs. Rl•k Manapm•nt The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposu lo the major risks. This report has been prepared in accordance witti the special provision5 of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Sofla Galleh- Trustse Sirad Elml- Trustee 28 November 2024

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Accountants. R•port A¢countants' report to th• dlrectors of GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP ie st88 nd8X miners The trustees {tho are also dlrectors of the company for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 and that an independent. examination is needed. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to-. Examine the accounts under Section 43 of the 1993 Act To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 4317)(b) of the 1993 Act., an - To stale whether particular matter8 have come to my attentlon sis of Inde nd8nt Examiners ' Re Our examinatson was carried out in accordance ryth the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a Teview of Ihe accountsng records kept by the charity and a comparison ol the accounts presented wth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matter8. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would b& required in an audit and subsequently no opinion has been given as to whether the accounts presenl a Irue and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the Statement below. nt miners ' tem In connection with the examination, no matter has come lo my attention.. (11 which gives us reasona8 cause to believe that any material respect the requirements.. - To keep accounting rerdS in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 20C6'. and to prepare accounts that accord with the accounting records. comply with the accountsng requirements of Section 396 of the Companies A¢1 2CI)6 and wit the methods and prineityes ol the Statement of Re)rnrnended Praclio.. Accountsng and Reporting by Charities. - Have not been meL' or (21 to vh)ith, in our opinion. attenkn'on should be dravm in order to enable a proper undersianding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Shahab Ullah Member of The Instltute Of Flnanclal Accountants (IFA IFA Membershlp No: 284030 Dlrector Kh•n Accounlancy S•rvlces Ltsl 76178 Smlthdown Road Llverpool England L7 4JQ 28 November 2024

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Statement of Financlal Actlvltles for the year ended S Aprll 2024 Note8 2024 2023 Incomlng R•source8 Liverp¢Jol City Council (CRG Fund) Merseyside Police Cnme Comrnissioner Contract National Lottery Community Fund Holiday Activities & Food Program (HAF) Independent Age Merseyside Communlty Foundation Liverpool Community Mental Health Grant Brownlow Group BT Group Rosa Fund Total 5.000 69.000 49,972 27.848 17.158 4,920 69.(X)O 28,305 24,033 9.858 500 878 150 137,524 174 898 Re8ourcM Expended Management and Adminislralion of Charrty In furtheranLY of Charity Objectives otsl Reso rce 45,573 142,021 187,594 20,2( 137.955 158,181 12,696 20,637 Funds 8rought Fortyvard 119.221 Total Funds rrt•d loThYard 98.584

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Balance Sheet as at 5 Aprll 2024 Nots 2024 2023 Flxed assets Tangibl8 assets 6,272 7,840 Current assets Natwesl No1 Account Natwesl No2 A¢¢ount Petty cash Tot81 current Assets 72,399 8,667 215 81.281 77,360 15,284 326 92,950 Crèdltorn: Acwed expenses {1.665> {2.206) 79,616 90.744 85,888 98.584 Capltsl and fwrv•• Profit and loss account 85,888 98,584 Shr•holder•' fund• 85 888 98,584 The directors are satisfied that the company is entrtled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 201. The members have nol requlred the company to obtain an audit in 8¢cor¢J8nce wlth 8ecllon 476 of the Act. The directors acknovAedge thelr responsibilitie8 for cOmy1n9 wrth the tequlremènts of the Companies Act 2006 *ith respect to ac¢ountin9 rerdS and the preparatlon of accounts. The acuunts have been prepared in acojrdance Vth the provisions in Part 15 of Cornpanies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to Ihe small companies regime. Sofia Gaileh- Director Sirad Elml - D1ctor Approved by the board on 28 November 2024

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 6 Aprll 2024 1 Ac¢ounling policies 8a$ls of preparatlon The financial ststements have been prepared undei the histOriC21 cosl convention and in accordance wth the Statement of Recommended Practice. A¢unting and Reporting by charl.eS (SORP 2CQS1. applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2LK6. The prinapal accounting pjlicies adopted In the preparation of the financial statements as follow.. A¢¢ountlng Conv•ntlon The financial statements have been prepared under the hlslorical cost convention 8nd in accordance wth the Financial Standaid for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). ranglble Flxod Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in ¢yder to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. FiXures, Flttings and Equipment 20% on reducing balance Incomlng Resources Donations and Grants Income from donation and grants, including capital grants, is included in incoming resource6 vthen Ihese are receivable, except 88 follows.. -when donors specify lh donations and grants given to the charity must be used in fvture acc¢wnts'ng periods. the income is deferred until those periods. -when donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre- conditions for use have been met. -when donors specify that donations and grants including capit81 grants, are lor particular restricted purposes. which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is Include(l in incoming resources of restn'cted funds vthen receivable. R•soufCOS E¥pended Resources expended are included In the Stalement of Financial Activltles an accrual basis. inclusive ol VAT which cannot be recovered. Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific 8Ctlvities and has been included In those cost categories on the basis of an estimate of the proportion of the tsme spent on those a¢bvitses. Taxatlon Analysis of the tsx charge No liablility to UK corporation tax arise on ordlnary actlvlties for the year Ending S April 2022. Incom8 and gains are exempt from taxation as they are applied for charitsble purposes only. The charity benefit from various exempts'ons from taxats'on afforded by tax legislation and is not liable to corporab'on tax on income or gains falling within these exemptsons. The charity is not able lo recover Value Added Tax. Expenditurè is recorded in lh8 accounts inclusive of VAT.

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 6 Aprll 2024 Incoming Re8ourco8: Restrlcted Unrestrlcted Fun 2024 Funds 2024 69.000 49,972 27,848 5,000 17,158 4,920 1,CX)O 174,898 Ac iv Merseyside Police Crime Commissioner Grant National Lottery Community FLtrKI Holiday Activities & Food Progrdm (HAFI Liverpool City Council {CRG) Independent Age Merseyside Community Foundatron Brownlow Group Total 2 Management and Admlni8tratlon of Charlty 2024 2023 D8pre¢iation Accountancy fee Oth8r office cost 1.568 450 43,555 45,573 17,846 20.2r 3 Ct of Furtherance of Charlty ObJ•ct8 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Income tax and National Insurance contributions Project actsvibe5 and sessional costs 72,815 61,216 7.210 69,529 137,955 69,206 142.021 4 Tanglble flxed a88•t• Offlc• Equlpment Furnlturn & flxture8 Total Cost Al 6 April 2023 Additions At 5 April 2024 22,427 314 22,741 22,427 314 22,741 Depreciation At 6 April 2023 Charge for th8 year At 5 April 2024 14,629 1,560 16.189 272 14.901 1,568 16,469 280 Nèt book value At 5 April 2024 At 6 April 2023 6.238 7,798 8,272 7,840 42 5 Movement in Fund$ 06m412023 Incomlng Opening Resources Outgolng 0510412024 Re•ouree$ Clo8lng 98,584 174.898 {187.594) 85,888

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Flxed Assets As at 5 April 2024 Cosl Office Equlpment Opening Value at cost 0610412023 Computer Equipments Pnnters {3) Photocopier Fax Machine Telephonelanswering machine Sewng MaGhines15} Microwave Fridge Freezer Boilers Security Camera Totsl cogt value 2024 17,098 130 49 39 26 147 247 1,074 1,820 1,296 22,427 Fumlture and Flxtum Offie2 Desks (51 Tables (6) Chairs F.iling Cabinets Total cost Value 74 104 81 55 314 Oponlng Accumulated Depre¢latlon 0610412023 14,901 Th1• pag• dom nol form part of Ihe statutory flnanclal ststernents.

GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Detsiled income and expenditures Account for the year ended 6 Aprll 2024 2024 2023 Total Income Brought 174,898 137,524 Less Expens08 Salaries & Wages RentNenue Hire Income tax and National Insurance contribubons Utilities Stationary Insurance Project ath"vrties and sessional ¢osts Office Costs Building Repairs Evaluatson Costs Pension 8ank charges Accountsncy fee Payroll charges Depreciation charge8 Ineomel Loss 72,815 23,983 61.216 7,210 5,167 830 69.529 89,2( 2,540 3,925 6,OtX) 2,240 27 450 432 1,568 8.892 2.445 432 187,594 112,696 158,161 (20,637) Nel Incomel(Lossl Account bff Net IncomellLo88) Account 98.584 119,221 Th1• pay do•8 not form part ol the •tstutory flnanclal 8tat•m•nt8.

GRAN8Y SOMAU WOMEN'S GROUP Report and a¢counts Contents Page Company information Trustees, Rep¢yt Accountsnts, report statement of Finanacial Activrties 8al8nce sheet Notes to the accounts