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PPC Funding:
The PCC Sexual Violence Fund project continues to deliver meaningful and measurable impact through its trauma-informed support for women affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Despite operating with limited resources, the project has provided vital one-to-one and group-based interventions that place survivors’ safety, dignity, and wellbeing at the centre of delivery. These services have played a crucial role in reducing isolation, addressing trauma, and empowering women to begin their recovery journeys.
One-to-one support and group sessions have consistently generated positive outcomes, with participants reporting increased feelings of safety, understanding, and empowerment after engaging with GSWG services. Group drop in sessions offered a safe and culturally sensitive space where women could connect with others who shared similar experiences. The presence of facilitators with lived experience and specialist training was key to building trust and enabling open discussion, helping to break the silence that often surrounds FGM.
The group sessions also fostered peer support and mutual understanding, reducing the sense of isolation commonly associated with FGM related trauma. Many participants went on to develop informal support networks outside of the sessions, demonstrating growing confidence, strengthened social connections, and increased community cohesion. This organic continuation of support highlights the effectiveness of the group model in empowering women beyond the structured sessions.
By engaging men as informed allies alongside women and girls, the project reinforces that ending FGM requires collective responsibility across the entire community. A critical achievement has been the willingness of participants to confront a long-standing taboo, bringing FGM out of secrecy and into open discussion. This transparency, led by the women, girls, and men involved, has been instrumental in breaking down barriers, increasing awareness, and supporting meaningful and sustained cultural change.
The National Lottery Fund:
Thanks to continued support from the National Lottery Community Fund, the Our Voices project has developed into a transformative initiative promoting female empowerment and advocacy against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and sexual misconduct within marginalised communities. Building on previous work, the project has expanded its reach to more diverse audiences and increased accessibility through the recruitment of volunteers fluent in a range of community languages.
At the heart of the project is the empowerment of women and girls to break the silence surrounding these harmful practices. By creating safe spaces for their voices to be heard, the project strengthens
confidence, resilience, and the capacity to advocate for change within their communities. This renewed engagement has also contributed to a significant increase in service users and attendance at drop-in sessions across GSWG’s wider support services.
The project provides vital, trauma-informed support to individuals affected by FGM and sexual misconduct, addressing both mental and physical health needs in a safe and nurturing environment. By equipping women and girls with the tools to heal and reclaim their agency, the project supports long-term personal recovery and sustainable community change.
Through strategic partnerships with other service providers, the project extends its reach and shares learning, strengthening a collaborative approach to prevention and advocacy. Together, these efforts contribute to dismantling systemic barriers, promoting human rights, and supporting women and girls to lead progress toward a more equitable future.
Liverpool City Council:
Liverpool City Council (Youth and Community Grant) funding supports a drop-in service for Muslim women, particularly those experiencing health challenges, social isolation, and loneliness. The service provides a safe and welcoming space where women can overcome language barriers, build confidence, and improve self-esteem.
Through regular sessions, participants are supported to socialise, share experiences, and access information about activities available at the centre and within the wider community. This initiative plays an important role in promoting inclusion, strengthening social connections, and improving overall wellbeing.
The Holidays Activities and Food (HAF):
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is a vital component of the GSWG initiative, providing essential support to children from low-income households who are eligible for free school meals. The funding enables children to access free, structured activities during school holidays while also ensuring they receive a nutritious meal and snack each day. For many families, particularly in the context of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rising food prices, this provision is critical in meeting their children’s basic needs.
The HAF programme addresses more than food insecurity alone. It provides children with opportunities to learn about healthy eating, take part in physical activity, and develop positive social relationships, helping to reduce isolation during holiday periods. The programme creates a safe, supportive
environment where children can remain active, engaged, and connected when school-based support is unavailable.
In addition to direct benefits for children, the programme acts as an important access point for wider family support. Through engagement with HAF activities, families are offered information, referrals, and signposting to other services, helping to address additional challenges such as financial hardship, wellbeing concerns, or access to community resources.
Without HAF funding, many children would be at increased risk of hunger, loneliness, and limited opportunities for enrichment during school holidays. The programme plays a crucial role in supporting children’s mental health, confidence, and overall wellbeing, while enabling them to develop new skills and experiences. By providing a positive and inclusive holiday experience, HAF helps lay the foundation for improved outcomes and a healthier, more confident future for participating children.
Garfeld Weston Foundation and Post Code Neighbourhood Trust:
The Garfield Weston Foundation & Postcode Neighbourhood Trust provided funding to support GSWG’s ongoing work with local communities. This funding has strengthened our capacity to deliver essential services, respond to emerging needs, and provide consistent support to individuals and families facing disadvantage. It has enabled us to sustain trusted, community-based provision and continue making a positive difference at a local level.
Challenges 2026:
In 2026, GSWG is operating in an increasingly challenging environment shaped by the long-term effects of the cost-of-living crisis. High food prices, sustained energy costs, and limited wage growth continue to place severe financial strain on families, many of whom are now experiencing chronic rather than shortterm hardship. For those already on low incomes, there is little resilience left to absorb further shocks.
The housing crisis has deepened, with rising rents, a shortage of affordable housing, and increased reliance on temporary accommodation. More families are living in overcrowded or insecure conditions, while the risk of eviction and homelessness continues to grow. These pressures are having a profound impact on physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for women and children, and are driving increased demand for crisis intervention and ongoing support.
As statutory services remain overstretched and access thresholds rise, charities such as GSWG are increasingly filling critical gaps in provision. Demand for our services has grown significantly, with families seeking not only emergency assistance such as food, clothing, and support with essential bills, but also sustained, trusted guidance to navigate housing, welfare, and health systems. Our role as a frontline, community-based organisation has never been more vital.
At the same time, the voluntary sector is facing reduced funding opportunities, rising delivery costs, and growing competition for limited resources. This combination of escalating demand and constrained funding is unsustainable. Without increased and long-term investment, the gap between need and available support will continue to widen, placing vulnerable families at greater risk of entrenched poverty, homelessness, and poor health outcomes. Continued funder support is critical to ensuring organisations like GSWG can maintain essential services, respond effectively to rising need, and deliver lasting impact within our communities.
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Report and accounts
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP ss Company Information For the Year ended 5 April 2025 . Directors . . Sofia Gaileh Sirad Elmi. Samia Salman , lfrah Omer Zeinab Mohamed Farah
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Accountants - Khan Accountancy Services Ltd 76/78Smithdown Road , ‘ Liverpool tC England L7 4JQ . Registered office , 12 Beaconsfield Street ~ m , Liverpool L8 2UU Company Registered Number ; , 03344203 Charity Number : , 1068985 ‘ ‘
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP . Trustees’ Report ‘The Trustees present their report with the Financial Statement of the the company for the year ended 5 April 2025. Principal activities The company's principal activity during the year continued to be the running of a centre and giving heip to the Somali Women's Community in Liverpool. : . Trustees The following persons served as trustees during the year: Sofia Gaileh : Sirad Elmi Samia Salman ifrah Omer Zeinab Mohamed Farah Statement of Trustees' Trustees' Responsibilities ;
‘The Trustees present their report with the Financial Statement of the the company for the year ended 5 April 2025.
The following persons served as trustees during the year:
Statement of Trustees' Trustees' Responsibilities
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the trustees are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
c) and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which, disclose with accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence takina reasonable stens for the detection of fraud and other irreaularities.
Reserve
The charity aims to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level adequate to meet its needs.
Risk Management
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 exposure to the major risks.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to smail companies. .
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Accountants’ report to the directors of , GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners The trustees (who are also directors 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
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- To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 43 (7)(b) of the 1993 Act; an - To state whether particular matters have come to my attention . Basis of Independent Examiners ' Report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with 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 matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide ali the evidence that would be required in an audit and subsequently no opinion has been given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiners ’ Statement In connection with the examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that any material respect the requirements: : - To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: and to prepare accounts that accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and wit the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities. - Have not been met: or : (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Shahab Ullah Member of The Institute Of Financial Accountants (IFA) iFA Membership No: 284030 Director Khan Accountancy Services Ltd 76/78 ‘ Smithdown Road Liverpool England . L7 4JQ
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Statement of Financial Activities
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|Liverpool|City|Council|(CRG|Fund)|5,164|§,000|
|Merseyside|Police|Crime|Commissioner|
|Contract|69,000|69,000|
|National|Lottery|Community|Fund|50,969|49,972|
|Holiday|Activities|&|Food|Program|(HAF)|:|19,528|27,848|
|Independent Age|17,158|17,158|
|Merseyside|Community|Foundation|-|4,920|
|Brownlow Group|-|1,000|
|Postcode|Neighbour PNT Trust|25,000|--|
|Garfield|Weston|Foundation|20,000|-|
|Bank|Credit|400|-|
|Smallwood|Trust|19,946|-|
|Liverpool|City|Council|-|Winter|Fuel|Grant|500|-|
|Total|227,665|174,898|
|Resources|Expended|
|Management and|Administration|of Charity|57,645|45,573|
|In|furtherance|of|Charity|Objectives|132,947|142,021|
|Total|Resources|Expended|190,592|187,594|
|Movement|in|Total|Funds|For The Year|37,073|(12,696)|
|Funds|Brought|Forward|85,888|98,584|
|Total|Funds carried|forward|122,961|85,888|
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Balance Sheet as at § April 2025
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| Fixed assets | : | |||||||||
| Tangibleassets | . | 4 | . | 5,017 | 6,272 | |||||
| Current assets | : | |||||||||
| NatWest No1 Account | 85,534 | 72,399 | ||||||||
| NatWestNo2 Account | 32,605 | 8,667 | ||||||||
| Petty cash | - | 215 | ||||||||
| Total current Assets | 118,139 | 81,281 | ||||||||
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| Creditors: Accrued expenses | (195) | (1,665) | ||||||||
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| 117,944. | 79,616 | |||||||||
| 122,961 | 85,888 | |||||||||
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| Profit and loss account | 122,961 | 85,888 | ||||||||
| Shareholders'funds | 122,961 | 85,888 |
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
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The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2025
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Basis ofpreparation ; The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005), applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements as follow:
Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. ,
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
20% on reducing balance
Incoming Resources
Donations and Grants
Income from donation and grants, including capital grants, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable, except as follows:
-When donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods.
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-When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitied to use such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the preconditions for use have been met.
-When donors specify that donations and grants including capital grants, are for particular restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable.
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Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accrual basis, inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered.
Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific activities and has been included in those cost categories on the basis of an estimate of the proportion of the time spent on those activities.
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Taxation
Analysis of the tax charge
No liability to UK corporation tax arise on ordinary activities for the year Ending 5 April 2025. Income and gains are exempt from taxation as they are applied for charitable purposes only. The charity benefit from various exemptions from taxation afforded by tax legislation and is not liable to corporation tax on income or gains falling within these exemptions. The charity is not able to recover Value Added Tax. Expenditure is recorded in the accounts inclusive of VAT.
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Incoming Resources:
Restricted Unrestricted
Charitable Activities Funds 2025 Funds 2025 -
Merseyside Police Crime Commissioner Grant 69,000 -
National Lottery Community Fund 60,969 -
Holiday Activities & Food Program (HAF) 19,528 -
Liverpoo! City Council (CRG) 5,164 - ;
Independent Age 17,158 -
Smailwood Trust 49,946 -
Liverpool City Council - Winter
Fuel Grant 500 -
Total 182,265 - ,
2 Management and Administration of Charity ; 2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation 1,255 1,568
Accountancy fee 500 450
Other office cost 55,890 43,555
57,645 45,573
3 Cost of Furtherance of Charity Objects 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries : 62,377 72,815
Income tax and National Insurance contributions 6,678 -
Project activities and sessional costs 63,892 69,206
132,947 142,021
4 Tangible fixed assets
Office Furniture &
Equipment fixtures Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 6 April 2024 22,427 314 22,741
Additions - - -
At 5 April 2025 oo 22,427 314 22,741
Depreciation
At 6 April 2024 16,189 280 16,469
Charge for the year 1,248 7 1,255
At 5 April 2025 17,437 287 17,724
Net book value ,
At 5 April 2025 4,990 27 5,017
At 6 April 2024 6,238 34 6,272
§ Movement in Funds 06/04/2024 Incoming Outgoing 05/04/2025
Opening Resources Resources Closing
£ £ £ £
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| Computer Equipments | : | 17,098 | ; | . | oo, | ||||||||
| Printers (3) | 130 | . | |||||||||||
| Photocopier | 49 | ||||||||||||
| Fax Machine | ‘ | 39 | ' | ||||||||||
| Telephone/answering machine | 26 | ||||||||||||
| Sewing Machines (5) | 147 | ||||||||||||
| Microwave | 247 | ||||||||||||
| Fridge Freezer | 1,074 | , | |||||||||||
| Boilers | 1,820 | ||||||||||||
| Security Camera | 1,296 | ||||||||||||
| Total costvalue | 22,427 | ||||||||||||
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| Office Desks (5) | 74 | ||||||||||||
| Tables (6) | 104 | ; | |||||||||||
| Chairs | 81 | ||||||||||||
| Filing Cabinets: | 55 | ||||||||||||
| Total cost Value | 314 | ||||||||||||
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| OpeningAccumulatedDepreciation | 06/04/2024 | 16,469 |
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Detailed income and expenditures Account for the year ended 5 April 2025
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| Total Income Brought | 227,665 | 174,898 | ||
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| Salaries &Wages | 62,377 | 72,815 | ||
| Rent/Venue Hire | 25,352 | 23,983 | ||
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| contributions Utilities |
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| Project activities and sessional costs | 63,892 | 69,206 | ||
| Office Costs | §,635 | 2,540 | ||
| Building Repairs . |
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| Evaluation Costs | - | 6,000 | ||
| Pension Bank charges |
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| Accountancyfee | 500 | 450 | ||
| Payroll charges | 432 | 432 | ||
| Depreciation charges | 1,255 | 190,592 | 1,568 | 187,594 |
| Net Income/(Loss) | 37,073 | (12,696) | ||
| Net Income/(Loss) Account b/f | 85,888 | 98,584 | ||
| NetIncome/(Loss)Accountcif | 122,961 | 85,888 |
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Accountants - Khan Accountancy Services Ltd 76/78Smithdown Road , ‘ Liverpool tC England L7 4JQ . Registered office , 12 Beaconsfield Street ~ m , Liverpool L8 2UU Company Registered Number ; , 03344203 Charity Number : , 1068985 ‘ ‘
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP . Trustees’ Report ‘The Trustees present their report with the Financial Statement of the the company for the year ended 5 April 2025. Principal activities The company's principal activity during the year continued to be the running of a centre and giving heip to the Somali Women's Community in Liverpool. : . Trustees The following persons served as trustees during the year: Sofia Gaileh : Sirad Elmi Samia Salman ifrah Omer Zeinab Mohamed Farah Statement of Trustees' Trustees' Responsibilities ;
‘The Trustees present their report with the Financial Statement of the the company for the year ended 5 April 2025.
The following persons served as trustees during the year:
Statement of Trustees' Trustees' Responsibilities
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the trustees are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
c) and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which, disclose with accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence takina reasonable stens for the detection of fraud and other irreaularities.
Reserve
The charity aims to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level adequate to meet its needs.
Risk Management
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 exposure to the major risks.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to smail companies. .
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Accountants’ Report
Accountants’ report to the directors of , GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners The trustees (who are also directors 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
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- To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 43 (7)(b) of the 1993 Act; an - To state whether particular matters have come to my attention . Basis of Independent Examiners ' Report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with 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 matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide ali the evidence that would be required in an audit and subsequently no opinion has been given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiners ’ Statement In connection with the examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that any material respect the requirements: : - To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: and to prepare accounts that accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and wit the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities. - Have not been met: or : (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Shahab Ullah Member of The Institute Of Financial Accountants (IFA) iFA Membership No: 284030 Director Khan Accountancy Services Ltd 76/78 ‘ Smithdown Road Liverpool England . L7 4JQ
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|Merseyside|Police|Crime|Commissioner|
|Contract|69,000|69,000|
|National|Lottery|Community|Fund|50,969|49,972|
|Holiday|Activities|&|Food|Program|(HAF)|:|19,528|27,848|
|Independent Age|17,158|17,158|
|Merseyside|Community|Foundation|-|4,920|
|Brownlow Group|-|1,000|
|Postcode|Neighbour PNT Trust|25,000|--|
|Garfield|Weston|Foundation|20,000|-|
|Bank|Credit|400|-|
|Smallwood|Trust|19,946|-|
|Liverpool|City|Council|-|Winter|Fuel|Grant|500|-|
|Total|227,665|174,898|
|Resources|Expended|
|Management and|Administration|of Charity|57,645|45,573|
|In|furtherance|of|Charity|Objectives|132,947|142,021|
|Total|Resources|Expended|190,592|187,594|
|Movement|in|Total|Funds|For The Year|37,073|(12,696)|
|Funds|Brought|Forward|85,888|98,584|
|Total|Funds carried|forward|122,961|85,888|
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| Fixed assets | : | |||||||||
| Tangibleassets | . | 4 | . | 5,017 | 6,272 | |||||
| Current assets | : | |||||||||
| NatWest No1 Account | 85,534 | 72,399 | ||||||||
| NatWestNo2 Account | 32,605 | 8,667 | ||||||||
| Petty cash | - | 215 | ||||||||
| Total current Assets | 118,139 | 81,281 | ||||||||
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| Creditors: Accrued expenses | (195) | (1,665) | ||||||||
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| 117,944. | 79,616 | |||||||||
| 122,961 | 85,888 | |||||||||
| Capital and reserves | ||||||||||
| Profit and loss account | 122,961 | 85,888 | ||||||||
| Shareholders'funds | 122,961 | 85,888 |
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
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The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
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Approved by the board on 1 December 2025
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2025
1 Accounting policies
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Basis ofpreparation ; The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005), applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006. The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements as follow:
Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. ,
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
20% on reducing balance
Incoming Resources
Donations and Grants
Income from donation and grants, including capital grants, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable, except as follows:
-When donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods.
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-When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitied to use such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the preconditions for use have been met.
-When donors specify that donations and grants including capital grants, are for particular restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable.
Resources Expended
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Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accrual basis, inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered.
Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific activities and has been included in those cost categories on the basis of an estimate of the proportion of the time spent on those activities.
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Taxation
Analysis of the tax charge
No liability to UK corporation tax arise on ordinary activities for the year Ending 5 April 2025. Income and gains are exempt from taxation as they are applied for charitable purposes only. The charity benefit from various exemptions from taxation afforded by tax legislation and is not liable to corporation tax on income or gains falling within these exemptions. The charity is not able to recover Value Added Tax. Expenditure is recorded in the accounts inclusive of VAT.
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 5 April 2025
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Incoming Resources:
Restricted Unrestricted
Charitable Activities Funds 2025 Funds 2025 -
Merseyside Police Crime Commissioner Grant 69,000 -
National Lottery Community Fund 60,969 -
Holiday Activities & Food Program (HAF) 19,528 -
Liverpoo! City Council (CRG) 5,164 - ;
Independent Age 17,158 -
Smailwood Trust 49,946 -
Liverpool City Council - Winter
Fuel Grant 500 -
Total 182,265 - ,
2 Management and Administration of Charity ; 2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation 1,255 1,568
Accountancy fee 500 450
Other office cost 55,890 43,555
57,645 45,573
3 Cost of Furtherance of Charity Objects 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries : 62,377 72,815
Income tax and National Insurance contributions 6,678 -
Project activities and sessional costs 63,892 69,206
132,947 142,021
4 Tangible fixed assets
Office Furniture &
Equipment fixtures Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 6 April 2024 22,427 314 22,741
Additions - - -
At 5 April 2025 oo 22,427 314 22,741
Depreciation
At 6 April 2024 16,189 280 16,469
Charge for the year 1,248 7 1,255
At 5 April 2025 17,437 287 17,724
Net book value ,
At 5 April 2025 4,990 27 5,017
At 6 April 2024 6,238 34 6,272
§ Movement in Funds 06/04/2024 Incoming Outgoing 05/04/2025
Opening Resources Resources Closing
£ £ £ £
85,888 227,665 (190,592) 122,961
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP Fixed Assets
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| Office Equipment | 2025 | ; | |||||||||||
| Opening Value at cost06/04/2024 | 06/04/2024 | , | £ | ||||||||||
| Computer Equipments | : | 17,098 | ; | . | oo, | ||||||||
| Printers (3) | 130 | . | |||||||||||
| Photocopier | 49 | ||||||||||||
| Fax Machine | ‘ | 39 | ' | ||||||||||
| Telephone/answering machine | 26 | ||||||||||||
| Sewing Machines (5) | 147 | ||||||||||||
| Microwave | 247 | ||||||||||||
| Fridge Freezer | 1,074 | , | |||||||||||
| Boilers | 1,820 | ||||||||||||
| Security Camera | 1,296 | ||||||||||||
| Total costvalue | 22,427 | ||||||||||||
| Furniture and Fixtures | |||||||||||||
| Office Desks (5) | 74 | ||||||||||||
| Tables (6) | 104 | ; | |||||||||||
| Chairs | 81 | ||||||||||||
| Filing Cabinets: | 55 | ||||||||||||
| Total cost Value | 314 | ||||||||||||
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| OpeningAccumulatedDepreciation | 06/04/2024 | 16,469 |
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GRANBY SOMALI WOMEN'S GROUP
Detailed income and expenditures Account for the year ended 5 April 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Total Income Brought | 227,665 | 174,898 | ||
| Less Expenses | ||||
| Salaries &Wages | 62,377 | 72,815 | ||
| Rent/Venue Hire | 25,352 | 23,983 | ||
| Income tax and National Insurance | ||||
| contributions Utilities |
6,678 13,758 |
- 4,408 |
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| Project activities and sessional costs | 63,892 | 69,206 | ||
| Office Costs | §,635 | 2,540 | ||
| Building Repairs . |
7,761 | 3,925 | ; | |
| Evaluation Costs | - | 6,000 | ||
| Pension Bank charges |
2,868 84 |
2,240 ' 27 |
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| Accountancyfee | 500 | 450 | ||
| Payroll charges | 432 | 432 | ||
| Depreciation charges | 1,255 | 190,592 | 1,568 | 187,594 |
| Net Income/(Loss) | 37,073 | (12,696) | ||
| Net Income/(Loss) Account b/f | 85,888 | 98,584 | ||
| NetIncome/(Loss)Accountcif | 122,961 | 85,888 |
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