Registered Charity No.. 1077548 PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATION Reports and Financial Statements Year ended: 31st MARCH 2024
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATION Reports and Financial Ststements Contents Page No Legal and adtninistrative inform ation Tiustees report Independent examiners report Statement of Flnancial Activitie5 Balance Sheet Notes forminE part of the financial statements
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATION Reports and Financlal Statements Legal and admtnlstrative inf ormation SLIIU5 Paki stan Welfare Or8anisai ion is a regi5teTed Iharity Eoverned by its contitution. Trustees and ManaEeTnent cornfflittee RASHDA AHMED- Chair TAHIRA DAR- Vice Chair SALIHA AHMED - Treasurer SULTANA BEGUM JAGDISH KAUR SHENAZ DAR SAMINA REHMAT MANISHA SAJI D - SÈCRETARY ReEisiered office address 101 St Marks Road, Bristol BSS 6HY Registered chaiity number 1077548 Bankers National Westminster Bank plc
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANESATION Reports and Financial Statements Trustees report The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial 5tatemÉnts of Ihe charity for the year ended 31st MARCH 2024. This year ha5 bÈÈn a transformative one for the Pakistani Women'5 Oiganization IPWO}. As we continue our mission to empower and arnplify the voices of womerF from Pykistani and South Asian commLrnities, we have Éxpanded our services. deepened our partnÈrshiPS, and streneihened our advocacy. Our commitment to providing safe spaces, support, and opportunitie5 has remained at the heart of everything we do. We have engèged with hundreds of women acr055 Bristol, offering vital health, wellbeing, and cultural programs thAi frJ4tpr rp%ilipfir.P.. ifit.lu%irJn_ and pmDowerment_ Our Vislon and Mi55ion PWO was founded 24 years ago by Black and MinoTltized women sÈÈkrne to address systemic inequities and internal community pètrarchv. Our goal iemains unwavering: to elevate the voices of 5ourh Asian women and ensure they hève the support and representation needed to thrive. Achievements and HIEhlSghts Cotnmunity Engagement & Cultural Celebrations We ielebrated diverse cultural traditions, enhancing community cohesion through events Such a5., •Grand Iftar5 at Saint Mark5 Road (April 6. 2023) and College Green (April 13. 2023) 47 Henna Celebration- Chand Ratt (April 20. 2023) •Eid Celebrations in Southmead and Flshponds •P3kistan Independence Day Event5 at Colle8e Green (August 14, 2023) and Fishponds (August 22. 20231 We OrEan12ed men and women yoga sessions in the park and share food with them to re(Juce their isolation and to help them to cijme back to normal life. We also shared government guideline on Covid 3nd an5were(J their most concern questions and inteTpietatiort in Urdu and Punjabr. We also worked with the N HS to facilitaté SÈvÈral vatcinatitsn tlinics to erqabFe community member5 to receive their Covid 19 v3ciination. Hea Ith & Wellbeing Initiatives Our boli5tic wellbeing appro&(h allowed u5 to erhg?ge women through physical 43Ctivity, nutrition, and mental health awarenèss pro8rams. includine: •Wotnen'5 Tai Chi & Yoga Groups in Southmead and Fishponds (Monthly Sessions) •Nutritional Wellbe ing Sp5510ll W4th Jan DavidsD .Healthy Joints & Arthritis Support (UWECollaboration) Chair Yoga Attivires for accessibiltty We a150 SUPPOrted women observing Ramadan through health awareness 5ession5 on fa5tin8 and wellbeing, en5uriTrs they could maintain their health dvring the holy month.
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATION Reports and Financlal Statements Ski115, Advocacy & Dl8ltal I nclusion We strengthened digital literaty and skills development. equipping women with tools for employment, advocacy, a nd 5elf-reliance. Key initiatives included- bFirst Aid Training with Red Cioss Artplicial lThtellieen ce & Ro boti c5 Workshop (July 2023) +Craft Bazaar at Sparks showcasing women's entrepreneurship Com muniw Ch?rnpiotJ Corner at Sparks- Promottng gra55root5 women-led initi2tives Addre55in8 Food Insecurity & Economi£Challen%Ès PWO played an active role in tackling food inspcuiity and supporting vulner3ble women and families Ihrough: IFree food deliveries14-5 times a week) to homele55 and Yeedy indFv4dua15 •Community Food Festiv21s (March 2023) to raise awaTene55 •Feeding Bristol SemFnar {March 29, 2023Tr Building Partnerships & Expanding Our Neiwork This year, we have Strengthe ned our collaborations with organi23tior45 svch 35." . Bri Stol Refugee RiEhts •Chinese Community Wellbeingsociety +Lockle3ze Women'5 GIoup5 & Neighbourhood Trust .Bristol City Couricil & South GloucestÈrshice Council Resettlemerdt Te3rn These partnerships have allowed u5 to extend our itnpatt and deliver more targeted services to those in need. Governance & Leadership Our dedicated team of trustees. staff, and assotiates bring a wealth of expertise from he alth, educatior), s ocia I work, and business to drive PWO'S mission forwaid. In Iiinp ?r)?3. wp %iir.r.*%%fiillv hpld nijr AnniiAI fipnpral P4lpptinQ IAfi M l_ whprp a ngw IpAAprEhin tpa m wa% For ITJtern31 improvernent to the organisation We ariange 8nd deliver for volurbteers and for the management online trainin8 SÈ5sion to enhance their knowledge and skill in the role ol manag5nE projects in the community. awareness of thèrity expectaiions ar)d how l o monitor a nd ev3lu8te the 5erviiÈs. with tips provided. We have also arranged tia ining courses for staff a5 we wish to enhance their ski115 and promote 5tsff work performance and to ensure motivation & teaTh building is provided 3ccording to the nètrd of thss unusual time_ Future Plans & Looking Ahead A5 we move forward, PWO is committed to: Expanding mental health and Irauma 5UPPOrt service5 Strengthening etnployment and skills tr?ining Enh3ncing community cohesion through cultural atTr(5 le3der5hiP ÈvÈftts Improving dtEltal literacy and Al-fi)cused trabning for South A5i3n women Our vision remains cle3r: to uplift, empower, and celebra+e the voice5 of women in our rommurTrity. Closing Remarks Thii ye3rfs progress would not have been possible without the dedication of our te Hrn, tru5teo5, volurhteers, a nd partners. PWO ctTrntinue5 to be a lÈfeline for women in Bristol and beyond, ensuring they have the tools, resoufces, and safe Spaces needed to thrive. We thar)k everyone who ha5 contributed to our journey and look fonward to another year of empowerment,
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATION Reports and Financial Ststements Chaiitablè objeetlves To tontribuie 10 improving the quality of life for the local Pakistani community. a5 we14 as individuals from other ethnic m in ority communitie5 in Bristol. by removing barriers 4fbd itnprovirFg atcess to main stream service5 and entitlement5. Arrange and faci litate Social. cultural. edu£ational and recreational activities and events in consultat io n with t he ommunity concernett and otherarganksatiori5. We achieve that by delivery of a range of difert service5 such as information and advice, educational training courses, and cultural awarenes5 training Ilesponslbllltles and basis of preparat&on of the report The trustees of the charity a re responsible for mBintainitTr8 proper accountbng records which disclose with reaso nable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity a nd are also respon5 ible for safeguarding the assets of the Iharitable company and hence fvrtak4ng reasonable steps for the prevention a nd dete ct ion of fraud and oiher irregvlaritie5. Signed on behalf of Ihe trustee5 Date RASHDA AHMED Ichalr?
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATION Reports and Financiat statements Independent Examlner's report to the Trustees for the year ended 31st MARCH 2024 I report on the accounts of the Chaiityfor the year ended, which are Set out pages 4 to 7 of thS report. Re5PeCtive re5pansibilities of trustees and examiner: The charivs trustees are responsible forthe piepdiation of the account5. The charitvs t rustees con 5idei that audit is not require(f for thi5 year under section 43{2) of rh e Charities Act 1993 Ithe 1993 Art) and that an independerdt examination is needed. It 15 ffly Tesponsibility to-. Examine the aicourtts under section 43 of the 1993 Ait; to followthe procedures laid lown in the general directions given by the Ch3rity Corhtni£SiOrt under section 43{7}b of the 1993 Art; and ro state whether partiiular tnatters have come to my attention_ Basis of independent examinerfsreport: My exatnination wa5 iarried out in accordance with the general directions eiven by the Charity Commt55i0n. An examination includes v review of the accountine records kept by the chirity and a compa riscin of the account5 presented with those rÈcords. 11 a150 includes CDn5ider3tion ol any unusual item5 or di5closurÈs in the accounts. and seeking explanatlOn5 from you as Irusiees concernins Èny such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provtde all the evidenie that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given a5 to whether the accounts present a 'Irue arFd fair view, 3nd the repoit ts timited to those matter5 Set out in the state m ent below. Independent examinerfs staiement . In connectson with my exambrTration. no tnatter ha5 c(Jme to my atiention. 11 which gives me reasonable iause to believe that irr any material respect the req uirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 ijf the 1993 Act- and to prepare Bccounts whiih accord with Ihe accounting reCOlS and comply wTrth the accounting requiTement5 of the 1993 Act have not been met; or 2) tts which. in my opinion, attentlDll should be drawn in order to enable a proper undersianding of the bicounts ttr be reached. Rejoice Kamperhgele ICPA, Cert CIB. DMS Faire Accountancy Services 50 Northover Road Bristo I BS9 3U
PAKISTAf4 WELFARE ORGAN15ATION Reports and Financial Statements St¥tethertt crf Financial Activities {including Income and Expenditure AccoLtnt) for the year ended 31st MARCH 2024 Totsl Funds 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fulld5 2023 Notes lTrcominE Resources: Voluntary Donations 341 341 575 Gift Aid Claims Incoming resources from charitable Ban k Interest Received 67,105 67,105 47,677 Total Incorning re50urce5 341 67,105 67,446 48,252 Resources Expended: flesources Expended Governance 13.824 699 2,785 16,609 699 11,768 676 Total Re50urce5 Expended 14,523 2,785 17,308 12,444 Net Surplus / (Deficit) for the year 14,182 64,320 50,138 35,808 Opening Funds 68.085 2,541 70,626 34,818 C105in8 Fund5 53,903 66,861 120,764 70,626 No restricted funds at the end of the year
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATION Reports and Flnancsal Statements Balance Sheet as at 31st MARCH 2014 2024 2023 Notes Fixed assets Furniture and EqLriprnent 286 381 Current 355ets Cash at Bank and in Hand 120.794 70,491 Loss-. Current Liabilities {1.017) 1667) 119,777 69,824 Nèt Asset5 120,063 70.205 REPRESENTED BY: Restricted Fund5 66,861 20471 Unre5trictecl Funds 53,903 50,155 120,7fA 70.626 Si8ne(l orh beha Sf of the tiustee5 Date RASHDA AHMED (Chair)
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGAFIF5ATION Reports and FitbFdnrial S¢Wtoill¢rtlS NotP5 fDTmln¥ Part of thÈ firtartl31 statérnon¥s for thp y2ar erKIEd 31st MARCH 2024 A¢counllni r4iLiE5 The finantsal statements have been pwepawed ¢1¢1 tho Statèmenl of Recofftmended PT3tiite - Ar[tIll#And RèpDrting by Cha rl iti@5. 15su ed in Marih ?. tK)5 and lol lows the Charities (AGCDUllts and RepDrt5) R¢KU lations 2(KF8. b> VolLhntary incoTre i& Fecered bythe way mefflbers doTrati0Tr5 . Donotions is includod in full in ihe St3tempnt 4)f Fi ra[la1 ActVItieS 1ll thÈ yÈar in whlch they bre reived_ e) Rosources expende¥ rAn iSd in iho perlod in 4vhith they are Incurrd_ ftÈ5or£eS expended irpil uJe attributabl VAT which tsnnot recovered. d) Depieciatio n 15 p rovidÈd At ratès talculated to wriie ofFthe cost of Èath asset ovei it5 expected seful IFFe as follows.. EoLJiF]Ment & FLJinItre 20% É> Ur@Stricted f4Jnif5 are don Btions othÈr ithcomin4 re50UFce5 received for tho bbjotts of the charity without furth¥T SPÈ¢ifiod purwse and BvilAble as und5. fl Re5trirted funds to used for Specific purpo5e5 a5 laid dtswn by the donoT. T¥ThRlbl SiKed A55ets 14uipmèTht & Fttin 202] 105l'. at al DEcernbei 2021 Addltil Di5P05aVAdju51Nent 6.798 L3.6t7 20A25 20.425 As Bt 31 tcembti 2022 6.79Et 13.6I7 IUM25 20,425 Dtyreclatlp)n'. 5 4t 3L DtterDber 2021 £h3rge OisPQ531 6.618 45 t3.246 95 19.564 19,677 IE7 A5 It 310ecErnber 2022 6.663 13.341 19,864 Net B Value.. A5 at 3tsE zrjzi 115 421 561 2D24 Uabllbtlvs A¢¢rvi 1% 1.017 1,1 Unre5tritt Iie51rlcwd Funds Total 7p Fund5 IOZ3 VoEunt3ry DIatirS IA)5cell 8np.LThU5 575 575 275 5ts 575 2375
PAKISTAN WELFARE ORGANISATIO Repprt¥ Finan¢lal Statsmonts PtstÈ5 fomi5nE part of financlal 5tatEment5 foi the year ended 3151 MARCH 2024 Inwrn iDg RoSOL4VCt5 f rorFT Ch&rit&ble. ActviEies Ilnre5trirtEd Funds Totsl Fund5 1014 TDt31 Fund5 Furlds 2023 Grant5 67.105 fj7,IDS 47,677 26.452 2t.125 47.57T J17.67F Uhrestrkt•d Fund5 R¢rtryrted FVMIS T<rtal FFJnds zo Totsl FuTrds S&la raes and 5tKi315eEurilY CtP5t5 Rent tsnd rate5 Accounianoi Fèts 7r3rnFng & tlopment Ai 5cpll3necbu5 Evpfif expp.n4e5 4545 a5 350 550 12$ 65PJ 12$ lora I 12,128 Ufftr•strl¢ted Fund5 TIal Fundi 2D24 rotil Synd5 1023 G¢rt*rnin¢e Rind5 Bartk ¢haiRe5 OEpre14alion InsuF3Dro Iz IB7 3J4 140 349 349 511