Roshni
Ghar
Promoting positive
mental health
for women
HOPE & WELL-BEING
Directors, & Trustees, Report & Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Roshni Ghar, 13 Scott Street, Keighley, BD212JH
Tel: 01535 609927
Email: info@roshnighar.org.uk
www. roshnighar.org.uk

Trustees, report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Reference and administrative details of the charity. its trustees and
advisors
Objectiv8s and activities
The charity's objects
To promote the benefit of women of Asian origin in the Bradford
metropolitan distfrct and its environs who are suffering or who have
suffer8d from mental health problems in pa￿'Cularbut not exdusively
by the Provision of counselling, care services, therapeutic work and
recreational activities,
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the
date the report was approved wer8..
Dr Fameeda Ansari Chair
Mollie Shutt
VI￿ Chair
Javaid Akhtsr
Treasurer
Catherine Rowen
Secretary
Roy Williams
JuberAIi
Councillor Fozia Shahe8n
Charity number.. 1078859 Registered in England and Wales
Company number.. 03819825 Registered in England and Wales
Registered and prlncipal address:
13 Scott Street Keighley BD212JH
Bankers
Virgin Money 73 North Street Keighley BD213SD
Indepèndent examlnér: DF Pollitt FCCA
8urrow & Crowe Accountants & Business Advi8ers Ltd
Top Floor West Wharfebank House Wharfebank Mills Ilkley Road
Olley LS213JP
Structurei governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was fomied on
5th August 1999.11 is govemed by a memorandum and articles of
association, as amended by special resolution on 15th November
2013. The liability of the members in the event of the company being
wound up is limited lo a sum not exceeding £1.
Method of recrultmenl and appoinlment of trustses
The trustees of the charity are also the dlrectors for the purposes
of company law. New trustees are recruited and CO￿pted onto
the Board by tho existing trustees. Th8 trustees have an ongoing
commitment to seeking out individuals who could strengthen the
Board and bring complementary skills lo the team. All trustees
provide this service voluntsrily. Any expenses that are reclaimed by
trustees from the organisation are set out in note 9 to the accounts.
Induction and training of directors and trustees
The induction programme for new Iruslees includes a fomial briefing
session with the manager of the organisalion. An induction pack
is provided for the trustees to fvrther their knowledge on the rules
and regulations of the organisation 89 well as ils aims. Ongoing
Iraining is provided lo help trustees carry out their role to the best of
their abilities. Extemal training courses are arranged as and when
il is necessary to ensure the trustees are familiar with any new
developments affecting their role and responsibilities as trustees.
Risk Assessment
The trustees have continued to assess and consider risks facing the
org8nisalion, both on a general basis and relating lo developments
conceming operational and funding matters,
The major ongoing areas of risk continue lo be funding and the
safetyof staff as they cary outtheir duties both on the organisation's
premises and elsewhere, Emphasis continues to be placed on
following good practi￿ when dealing with clients and Ihe general
public, both to preserve confidentiality. dignity and the personal
well-being of all individuals that this may concem.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees
have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission's
general guidance on public benefit.
Staff:
Shamim Akhtar.. SeNice Manager
Zaba Yasin: Mental H&atth Worker & Psychological Wellbeing Lead
Perveen Mahmood: Mental Health Support Wother
Lili Moni.. Menf81 Health Support Worker
Samina Choudhery: Peer to Peer Support Worker
Maria Choudhury.. Mental Health Wother
Melissa Booth.. Admin Wother
Shabana Din.. Engagement Worker
Davinder Sehmbi.. Pmject Support Worf(er
Rabena Hussain: Wellbeing workèr
Hatsa Shakoor.. M8ntal health support wother
Ilaina Skinner: Ment81 heallh support wort(er
Amber Noman.. Wellbeing worker
Shazia Kauser: Mental h88lth support worker
Tasleem Akhtsr., Cleaner
Roshni Ghar is an established mental health organisatlon that works
on th& premise of empowering women with choices, opportunities,
and skills to m8￿MIse their potential. Providing a safe, confidential,
non-judgmental and supportive environment for women lo address
issues that impact their mental h8allh and w811-being.
Roshnl Ghar Mission Statement..
We provide culturally appropriate and ￿Spons1Ve mentsl health
and wellbeing services for predominately South Aslan women living
with mental ill health and those vulnerable lo mental illness in the
KeighleylBradford area.
OBJECTIVES
The organisation follows these objectives:
To provide culturally and spiritually sensitive support for South
Asian women experiencing mental and emotional distress.
To provide a safe space and help women manage their mental
health by providing support and equipping them with effective
coping skills and seNice infomialion.
To promote a better understanding of mental distress and
develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
To empower Asian women lo engage more responsively to
mainstream services where they may experience barriers.
To increase the awareness and choice of available services
and improved pathways into those services.
To promote an active service user voice in seNice
development.
To create accessible infomiation for BAME services.
To provide a choice in treatment options.
To provide and promote social inclusion and a￿$8 lo
opportunities available to young and adult South Asian women.
To provide and promote aC￿sS to edU￿tiOnal and vocational
opportunikn'es.
Roshni- rosh-nee- noun meaning light, source of energy.
Ghar. gh'urr- noun meaning home, place of safety.

Support Services Offered by Roshni Ghar
Roshni Ghar provides culturally sensitive, ￿mprehenSIve
emotional and wellbeing support. The service is designed to
offer person-centred, holistic, and tailored assistance for up to 12
months. This includes both 1.1 and group support, focusing on th8
emotional, mental, physical, and soaal wellbeing of its clients. Initial
assessment of new dients is carried out in order for the dienls
issues to be fully understood to ensure Roshni Ghar offers the most
appropriate support.
Initial Assessment
Each client undergoes an initial assessment to identify key issues
impacting their mental health and wellbeing, This includes exploring:
Financial worries
Abuse
Long-temi health conditions
Bereavementlloss
Relationships
EducalionlEmployment-related stressors
Other personal stressors
The goal is to understand the client's speofic needs and delemine
how Roshni Ghar can best support them.
Support Groups
1. Umaed {Hop&l Group:
For dients wllh acute mental ill health n88ds under secondary
care services.
Offers structured creative and therapeutlc activities 18ilor8d to
individual needs.
Provides 8 calm atmosphere for those who struggle with busy
environments.
Works closely with primary and secondary care seryices to
support women at their most vulnerable state.
2. Gup Shup (Chlt Chat) Group:
Offers a space for social interaction and infomial support
among peers.
Combats social Isolation in individuals.
Helps to support individuals with low level mental health and
wellbeing issues such as low mood and isolation.
3, D•kh Bhal {Staylng Well) Support Group:
Focuses on maintaining and promoting ongoing mentsl
health and wellbeing.
Continuing support after1',1 sessions for individuals who require
fvrther and continued SUPFQrt.
4. Carers Wellbelng Group:
Provide5 SUPPOrt specffically for carers, addressing their unique
challenges and needs.
5. Young Glrl's Group:
Focuses on the specific needs of young girls, offering a
supportive environment for discussion and growlh,
6. Physical Wellbeing Support:
Addresses physical health aspects, promoting overall wellbeing,
7. Outreach Sesslons:
Extends support to clients who may not be able to access the
service directly,
8. In-reach Support SeTvlce at a Psychlatrlc Settlng:
Provides support within psychiatric settings lo ensure continuity
of care.
9, Culturally Sensitlve Counselllng {1:1 & Group Therapy):
Offers both individual and group therapy sessions that are
cullurally sensitive and tailored lo client needs,
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Weekly 1.1 Support Sessions
Clients receive Six weekly1.,1 support sessions with their allocated
keyworker. These sessions provide..
A safe, confidential, and supportive environment
A non-judgmental space lo discuss any issues impacting the
client's menlal health
A person￿ntred approach, tailored to the dienY8 pace and
comfort level
Culturally sensitive support in the dient's preferred spoken
language (Urdu, English, Punjabi, or Banglal
Flexibility in the mode of supportr. face-10-fa￿, over the
phone, or in a preferred setting to meet the client's needs.
Ongolng Support
After completing the 1.1 sessions, clients are encouraged to attend
supportgroupsto aid theirongoing recovery.These groups, available
across Keighley and Bradford, are ftexible and cover a wide range
of lopics based on the client's needs and preferences. The groups
ensure continuous mental health and wellbeing support, providing
elements of psychoeducalion, creative, and therapeutic support.
Summary
Roshni Ghar's stNctured approach ensures that each client

receives personalised attention and ean continue to access help
and support as they work towards improved mental health and
wellbeing. By offering a range of services and support groups, the
organisation is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its
dients in a cullurally sensitive manner.
Culturally Sensitive Counselling Service:
Roshni Ghar's counselling seNice is culturally adapted to meet
the needs of South Asian clients in Keighley and Bradford. With a
team of five therapists which includes one male therapist, fluent in
multiple languages (Urdu, English, Bangla, and Punjabi), the service
eliminates the need for interpreters, thus enhancing the therapeutic
experience. All therapists are registered with the British Association
for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACPI and work within ils
ethical standards, focusing on cultural competency. In addition to
our fully qualified psychotherapists, we are working closely with The
university of Bradford and Bradford College lo support the ttaining
and development of sludent psychoth8rapists a5SiSting them with
placements at Roshni Ghar to contribute to the d8velopm8nt of
fvture psychotherapy services,
Culturally sensitive Indlvidual and Group Counselling:
Cllents begln wllh slx weekly counseiiing sessions wlm a quaimeu
therapist, after which they may be referred for additional 4 sessions
if needed. The Servi￿ offers both 1.1 and group counselling
sessions.
From April 2023 to March 2024, 351 clients received support
through counselling sessions auoss Keighley and Bradford, this
has more than doubled in the last12 months. rellecting the service's
extensive reach and impact, these oounJelling Jea#ionJ arv rja￿lod
out both face to face and over telephone appointments.
Group therapy consists of ￿0-hOUr weekly sessions covering a
range of mental health and wellbeing topics over U-week period,
covering issues such as anxiety. depression, bereavement, sleep
hygiene and healthy r8latsonships, with an emphasis on health
literacy on tn'ggers and coping mechanisms, These workshops are
designed to be culturally appropriaté, informativo and supportiV8,
whilst providing a safe space for clients to share their experiences
and leam coping strategies.
Individual therapeutic goals and progress is monitored regularly.
For evaluats'ons, Core 10 measuring tools are used for assessment
at the start and the end of therapy to measure progress.
ThTre group therapy sessions were delivered in this reporting
period supporting a total of 45 individual services users, Trained
psychotherapists SUPPOrted by Roshni Ghar staff plan session5,
adopting a person-cenlred approach. This year's group therapy
sessions have covered topics such as relationships and boundaries
and how this can affect our mental health and wellbeing,
Group therapy sessions offer participants an opportunity of self-
understanding, focusing on identifying and changing unhelpful or
distorted thinking pattems. Sessions are delivered with special
considerats'on to individual cultural and religious needs, in addition
to this, the sessions are delivered in the service users preferred
spoken language.
Due to the success of the Sahara counselling services Roshni Ghar
has now expanded this support Servi￿ and is currently offering
culturally sen511ive counselling to South Asian men. delivered by
male or female psychotherapist upon the request of the service
user. During the period over 100 face-to-face counselling sessions
were delivered to South Asian men.
Roshni Ghar's culturally adapted counselling service exemplifies
a client-centred approach that respecls and integrates the cultural
and religious needs of Soulh Asian communities, ensuring they
receive accessible and effective mental health support.
Roshnl Ghar's Holistic Approach to Well￿l￿g. Partnerlng with
Hive for Creative Healing and More
Art and Wellbeing with Hive:
Roshni Ghar has partnered with Hive, leveraging art to enhance
wellbeing for clients. Hive's staff deliver sessions that utilize art as
a medium for th8rapy, helping clients express ￿rnplex feelings and
thoughts. This artistic approach allows clients. particularly those
with acute mental ill health, lo explore and process their emotsons
in a supportive environment, Art therapy has proven effective in
enabling dients to discuss their difficulties and traumas impacting
theirmental heallh, fostering aspaceforhealing and self-expression,
Promotlng Physical Wellbeing:
Roshni Ghar also emphasizes physical health as a key component
of overall wellness. Trained staff lead walking sessions, promoting
health through physical activity. Additionally, seated exercise
sessions are available for dients with limited mobility, encouraging
gentle movement and sorial interaction. Other wellness activities
like Tai Chi and Yoga are offered to support clients, physical and
mental health.
In-Reach Support Sorvices:
The In-reach Support Service at Roshni Ghar provides 1.1
emotional support to South Asian female inpatsents at the Heather
Ward psychiatric unit of ￿redale General Hospital. This long-
stsnding seNio is highly valued. receiving positive feedback from
dients and hospitsl staff. To ensure continuity of care, Roshni
Ghar collaborates closely with the community mental health team,
conducting joint home visits and regular follow-ups. thus improving
communication and access to mainstream ServI￿S for South Asian
women.
Outreach Sessions in Various Settings:
Roshni Ghar extends its SUPPOrt through outreach sessions at
various local settings, including libraries, community rooms, and
religious centres. This approach improves service accessibility,
ensuring that dients from different parts of the community can
benefit from the support offered.

Positive Client Feedback:
Clients have expressed immense satisfaction with the culturally
sensitive counselling service, highlighting the benefits of receiving
support in Iheir preferred language and within their cultural context.
Feedback includes appreciation for the understanding of cultural
needs. effective coping mechanisms leamed, and the overall
posilive impact on their mental health. Group Iherapy has also
enabled service users to tackle unhelpful leamed behaviour
establish a support neknrk. giving them someone to tum lo during
vulnerable limes. We endeavour to support individuals without
family Of relatives, who often stNggle to access services, which can
significantly impact their wellbeing.
Comprehanslve Support
We are dedicated to assisting the m051 marginalised members of
society, ensuring they are not overtooked by mainstream services.
Thls commitment helps our clients feel Ilstened to, heard, and
involved in understsnding what support is available to them.
Client Teslimonlals:
.1 feel understood and supported with my cultural needs..
'The sessions helped me identify coping mechanisms for
phone anxiety and stress,.
his counselling service has been mre beneficial than
WOTkplace therapy..
'Speaking in my mother tongue and having the Iherapist
understand my family dynamic was very helpful..
his is my first experience of therapy, and I found it extremely
useful, I wish I had this opportunity befor8.'
Roshni Ghar's comprehensive approach, combining art therapy,
physical wellness activities, in-reach and outreach services, and
Iturally sensitive counselling, provides holistic support lo South
Asian clients, significantly enhancing their overall mental health and
wellbeing
Commitmentto Tackling Inequalities
Al Roshni Ghar, we understand that factors such as loneliness,
stress, poverty. and inequalities profoundly affect both mental and
physical health, often leading to poorer outcomes, Our approach
goes beyond addressing immediate issues. we focus on Ihe
individual, taking a holistic approach, helping lo alleviate pressures
in various aspects of Iheir lives. We provide the necessary skills,
information, and knowledge lo help individuals mariage their
wellbeing effectively.
Roshni Ghar aims to asslst individuals in developing skills to
help them manage their own wellbeing through infomation and
knowledge this is to ensure that isolated individuals who have no
immediate family or relatives close by effeclively build a support
system to avoid further adverse effects on their wellbeing,
Creating Support Networks
A critical aspect of our work at Roshni Ghar is helping clients
Addressing Food Poverty
To combat food poverty, Roshni Ghar operates a Community Fridge
scheme. collecting unsold surplus food from local supemiarkels lor
distribution lo those in need. We recognise the stigma and cultural
shame that may be associated with seeking food assistance,
especially in South Asian communities. To preserve dignity,
clients can choose to collect food from either Roshni Ghar or the
community fridge, based on their comfort levél. Access to food is
essential for health and wellbeing, so the scheme is open to the
entire community.
In partnershlp with other organisations, we a150 provide culturally
appropriate food parcels to the most vulnerable community
members living in deprived areas. By addressing the underfying
causes of mental ill health, we aim lo improve the overall wellbeing
of our clients.
Community Engagement
Roshni Ghar hosts an annual Community Iftar event during
Ramadan. particulady for Servi￿ users with acute mental ill health,
Ihose who live alone and most affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
This year, over 100 seNice users and their dependent children
attended. The event offe￿d a vital opportunity for socialisation and
relief from the financial burden of meal preparation.
We are gralefvl lo the local businesses Ihat support this essential
event each year, enhancing its impact.
Expanding Success
Due lo our effective culiurally adapted serVi￿S in Keighley, we
have extended our provision to Bradford. This expansion all¢)ws
more individuals to access Roshni Ghar's support, reducing servi
baTtiers and offering culturally appropriate, IcKalised support acTOSS
the district.
Service User-centric Approach
At Roshni Ghar, the voice of our setvice users is cenlral to

everything we do. We ensure our servii%s are appropriate and
personoentered, a key factor in our success, By striving to provide
holistic and responsive support close lo people's homes, we aim to
achieve the best possible outcomes for our dients, especially those
facing systemic barriers to Servi￿S.
Adopting a Hybrid Approach to Wellbeing
Roshni Ghar has implemented hybrid working practices to
enhance the delivery of support services, This approach allows the
provision of fa￿-to-face, virtual, and telephone support to better
meet the diverse needs of dients. The organisation runs several
mental health and wellbeing support groups across Keighley and
Bradford.
accessibility and understanding for all individuals. This culturally
sensitive approach ensures that the WRAP is MO￿ effective and
inclusive, providing cnjcial support for South Asian women and the
broader community in maintaining mental well-being,
Community Iftar al Roshnl Ghar: Fosterlng Incluslon and
Support During Ramadan
At Roshni Ghar, we are dedicated to supporting our clients who
are soci811y isolated and living with mental health challenges.
During Ramadan, these individuals often face heightened frelings
of loneliness and anxiety. compounded by financial worries
and difficulties in affording food. To address these issues, we
host community iftars that provide a welcoming and supportive
environment for all.
Our community iftars are designed to:
1. Combat Lonellness: Ramadan is a time for togethemess,
yet many of our clients spend it alone. Our iftars offer a chance
to connect with Others and share in Ihe communal spirit of
Ramadan.
After comploting slx weekly oni-on-one sesslons, clients aro
encouraged to partlclpate In weekly wellbeing support groups.
These groups are designed to aid ongoing recovery and promote
positive mentsl health. The focus is on helping dients manage their
wellbeing through self-care, emphasising relapse pr8vention.
Collaborative Work
Roshni Ghar values th8 importance of partnerships with other
organisations to offer a wide range of sp8cialised seNices that il
nnot deliver independently. Collaborative efforts include working
with local organisalions to provide services such as:
Welfare benefits advice
Creative arts therapy
Physical wellbeing inlerv8ntions like Tai Chi and Yoga
Cook and Eat sessions
2. Support Mental Health: We create a safe space where
illdividuals can relax, enjoy a meal, and feel part of a caring
community, which can significantly boost mental well-being,
3. Allevlate Flnanclal Slro58.' By providing nutritious meals,
we help ease the financial burden on our clients, allowing
them to focus on their spiritual practices without the added
wory of how to afford their next meal.
Contacts Made wlth Cll•nts
Success and achievements
Roshni Ghar recently celebrated Ils 30th anniversary since being
established by a p3ychialristwith the mission to support SouthAsian
women living with mental ill health and to reduce the risk of relapse.
Over the past three decades, Roshni Ghar has been dedicated
lo providing ongoing support wilhin the community, helping these
women to m8intsin their well-being and lead fulfilling lives. The
organisation has consislenlly focused on culturally sensitive care,
recognising the unique challenges fa¢ed by South Asian women
in managing their mental health. Through various programs and
initiatives, Roshni Ghar continues to be a vital resource, fostering
a supportive environment that promotes long-teTh wellness and
resilience.
Face lo face Contscts
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South Asian wrap
Roshni Ghar partnered with Missing Peace lo develop the first-
ever culturally adapted South Asian Wellness RecoveryAclion Plan
(WRAP). This initiative was designed to enable the South Asian
community to benefit from a StructU￿d selfoare programme that
helps individuals better manage their mental health. Recognising
that some participants might not be able to read or write English,
the content of this plan was adapted into a pictorial formal to ensure
servlco Infomiatlon
Reasons for roferral
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Total numberolpeople that have been referred lo R05hni GI￿r during thL8
reporting pBriod
Tolal number of pewe Ihal been referred lo Roshnl GharIw￿ ￿￿tIme
duriThJ this reporting period
Tolal numbeTof Fecple refe￿￿j elsewhere
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Service Design and Development
Research
Roshni Ghar continues to support and becomo involved in many
types of research. This is important for us to understand the best
way to support our services users now and in the future. Universities
and colleges, local authorities and NHS divisions are some of the
groups we support and assists,
Future workforce development:
Roshni Ghar has a longstanding relationship with the University of
Bradford and Bradford College, offering placements for students to
gain work experience and prepare for future careers. These include
psychology and social work studenls, individuals who wish lo pursue
a career in mental health services, Volunteers are integral to Roshni
Ghar, contributing significantly to the delivery of supplementary
services. The organizalion expresses deep gratitude for their
invaluable help, support, and dedicAtion.
Funding and Finance:
Roshni Ghar's funding comes from various sources, induding:
Integrated Care Board (formerfy ClinieAI Commission Group)
Bradford District Care Trusl
Bradford Metropolitan District Coundl
Modality and WACA PCN
Kelghley Heatthy Llvlng
Lotteries
Hubbub Foundation
Donations from individuals
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement
of Recommended Practi￿.. Accounting and Reporbng by Charities
(Charilies SORP IFRS102}I, and in accordance with the special
provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies,
Signed on behalf of the board of trustees on..
Dr Fameeda Ansari ITrustee)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Roshni Ghar
I report to the charity trustees on my examination ofthe accounts of
the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
which are set out on pages 81016,
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charitys trustees of the charitable company (and also ils
directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements
of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 ACVI.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company
are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and
are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of
my examination of your charity's a¢￿untS as rArried out under
section 145 of the Charities Act {'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515){b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner'8 statsment
I have compleled my examination. I confimi that material matters
have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving
me cause lo believe that In any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the rxjmpany as
required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
2 the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3 the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements
of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter
consider8d as part of an independent examination,. or
4 the 8ccounts have not been prepared in accordance with the
methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended
Practice for accnunting and reporting by charities [8pplicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Slandard applirAble in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102)].
Contsct Infom?atlon.'
Address.. Roshni Ghar, 13 Scott Slreel, Keighley, 8D212JH
Contact telephone number: 01535 609927
Email.. info@roshni9har.ory.uk
Charlty Numb•r: 1078859
Company Number 3819825
Statement of tru8lees' raspon6lbillties
The trustees {who are also the directors for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for preparFng the Tnjstees report and
the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and
UK Accounting Standards.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts
for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate
of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources
and application of resources, including the income and expenditure,
of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial
statements, the tTUStees are required lo:
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistendy,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
slate whether applicable UK accounting standards have been
followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained
in the financial statements:
prepare the accounts on a going concem basis unless it is
inappropriate lo presume that the charitable company will continu8
in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records
which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial
position of the charilable company and to enable them to ensure
that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in
connection with the examination to which attents'on should b8
drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached,
DF Pollitt FCCA
5th December 2024
Burrow & Crowe Accountants & Buslness Advlsers Ltd
Pegholme Mill, Wharfebank Mills Ilkley Road
Olley
LS213JP

Roshnl Ghar
Ststement of Flnanclal Artlvltles Ilncludlng Income & Expendlture Account)
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
Fuftds
Funds
2024
2023
Restrlcted
Funds
2024
Restrlcted
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Income
Grants and donatlons
Servlce level agreements
Bank Interest Recelved
Student placements
4,922
6,780
21
3,500
8,164
55,559
4,922
59,059
279,646 295,387 287,810
21
288,607
TOTAL114CCIM1146 RES(XIRCES
11,723
11,664
288,607
335,205 300,330 346,869
R•sour¢es Expended
Salarlesand Nl
Freelance Staff and sub<ontractors
Payroll Costs
Employment and HR Costs
Staff travel and expenses
Staff tralnlng and development
Client actlvltie5, resources and trlps
Rent, rates and utiiitle5
Repairs, malntenanceand cleanlng
PrlntlnB* Statloneryi phone and post
Independent examlnatlon
Flnan¢e and admln15tratlon
Equlpment, ITcosts and furnlture
Insurance
Other payments
Advertlslngand PLtbllclty
Health and safetv
Professlonal fees
Depreciation
Room hlreeosts
25,935
508
12.541
1,209
799
1,978
422
134
15641
10,888
3,008
1,415
3,600
1,142
4,908
1,351
548
211,825
44,247
144,954 237,760 157,495
38,130
44,755
39,339
799
2,411
718
272
1,377
10,888
28,541
1,447
3,600
1,251
5,947
1,351
636
2,286
617
377
1,251
7,137
1,570
1,814
3,600
2,697
4,096
1,511
837
2,600
120
281
1,666
1,060
250
2,094
27
3,636
1,520
433
296
138
1,941
2,536
2,711
404
4,887
8,657
1,570
1,887
3,600
2,774
4,096
1,511
877
2,600
250
281
1,666
5,355
25,533
32
73
77
109
1,039
40
88
130
797
838
797
4,446
4,295
3,608
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDEO
59,963
45,014
268,214
216,301 328,177 261,315
NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI RESOURCES
BEFORETRANSFERS
148,2401
133,3501
20,393
118,904 127,8471 85,554
Transtersb¢tween fund$
33,312
30,234
133,3121
130,2341
Net movement In funds
114,9281
13,1161
112,9191
88,670
127,8471 85,554
Total funds brou8ht forward
150,340
153,456
303,656
214,986 453,996 368,442
Total funds¢arrledforward
135,412
150,340
290,737
303,656 426,149 453,996

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Balance Sheet
Asat JI March 2024
2024
2023
Notes.
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
184
1,850
CURRErirASSErs
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and i r5 hand
62,109
387,061
449,170
46,891
415,219
462,110
Credltor5and accruals
23,205
9,964
NEfcuRRENfASSEfs
425,965
452,146
TufAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
426,149
453,996
Credltors: Amountsdue after one year
NEfASSEf5
426,149
453,996
FUNDS
Unrestricted fvnd5
Restrlcted fund5
TOTAL FUNDS
135,412
290,737
426,149
150,340
303,656
453,996
For theyear endlng 31 March 2024 the company was entltled to exemptlon from audlt under sectlon
477 of the CompanSes Act 2006 relatln8 to small companles
Dlroctors, ITrusteesl responslbllltles:
11 The members have not requlred the company to obtain an audit In accordance wlth sectlon 476 of
theCompanlesAct 2006.
11 The directors acknowledgethelr responslbllltles for complylng wlth the requlrements of theAct
wlth respect to accountln8 record5 and the preparatlon of accounts.
1111 These accounts have been prepared in accordance wlth the provislons appllcableto companles
subject to the small companies, reglme.
On behalf of the board
Director
5th December 2024
Reglsteied Company Number: 3819825

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Notesto the Financial Statements
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024
l. Accountlng Pollces
Basls of accountlng
The pri nci pal accounti ng policies which are adopted consistently i n the preparation of the fi nancial
statements are set out below.
Accountlng conventlon and charltable status
Theaccounts have been prepared underthe historical cost convention and are in accordance with SORP
FRS102 and applicable Accountingstandards and Includethe results ofthe company's operations
described in the report of the board of management and all of which arecontlnuing.
Thecompany isa Registered Charity• No. 1078859. Exemption has been taken from preparlnga cash flow
statement asthecompany quallfies as a small companv.
Golngconcern
The trustees are satisfied that there are no materlal uncertai ntles about the charity's abi Itty to conti nue.
Incomlng resources
All incomlng resources are Included thethestatement of Financial Actlvltes {SOFAI when the charity
becomes entitled to the resource5. It Is more l i kley than not that the trustees will recelve the resources
and the monetaryvalue can be measured with sufflclent reliabillty.
Grantsand donatlons
Grants and donationsareonly Included in the SOFAwhen the charity has uncondltional entitlement to
the resources.
Wheregrantsare related to performanceandspecific dellverables, they areaccounted for as the charlty
earnsthe right to conslderation by its performance.
Expendlture and Ilabllltles
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basls as a liability is Incurred, Liabi Ilties are recognised where It i s
more likley than not that there 15 a legal or constructive obl igatlon committi ng the charlty to pay out the
resources and theamount of the obli8atlon can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Taxatlon
Asa charitythe organistion benefitsfrom rates rellef and is gerally exempt from incometax and capital
gainstax but not from VAT. IrrecoverableVAT is included in the cost of thise itemsto which it relates.
Tanglble fixed assets
Tangi ble fixed assets costi ng more than £500 are capital i sed and i ncl uded at cost i ncl uding any i ncidental
expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at theval ue to the charity on recei pt. Depreclationls
provl ded on all tangible fixed a55ets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over
thei r expected economic useful l ives as fol lows
Furnitureand equlpment . over4 years
ITequipment and database: over 4 years
Penslons
Thecompany operates a defined contributlon schemeforthe benefits of its employees. The costsof
contributlons are recognised in the year they are payable.

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Notesto the Flnanclal Ststement5{¢ontlnuèdl
Forthe Year Ended 31 March Z024
l. Ac¢ountln8pollcle5COntlnued
Fund accountlni
Unrestrlcted fvnd5areavallableforthe u5eat thèdlscretlon of thetru5t*sln furtherance of the8eneral oblectivesof
the charlty.
Restricted fvnds aresubjected to restrlctlons on thelr expendlturelmposed bythe donorthrouBh thetermsof an
appeal.
Further explanatlon ofthe nalure and purpose of each fvnd In Included In the notesto theaccounts,
l. Grant Income and DonaQlon5
Unrestrlcied Restrlcted
Fund5
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Bradford Metropolltan Dlslrlct Councll IBMDCI
Natlonal LotteryAwardsforAJI
Kel8hley Pathways
Communlty mental health transformatlon
8MDC communlty bulldln8$8rant
Grant toward5 CommLtnlty Iftar
Donatlon$
34,014
8,500
7,500
5,33S
2,500
4,238
loo
584
4.238
loo
584
1,210
Total Grant In¢om•
4,922
4,922
59,059
3. Earned Income
Unr•strlct•d R•strlct•d
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Servlcelevel agreements
6,780
288,607 295,387
287,810
Total Earn•d Income
6,780
288,607 295,387
287,810
4. Staff costsind numbérs
2024
2023
Gross Salarles
Soclal securlty cost5
Employment allowance
Penslons
225,349
15,176
Is,0001
2,235
145,662
10,973
15,0001
5,860
237,760
157,495
The average number of employeesdurlngtheyear was8.8, belng an average of 6.16 full tlmeequlvalent
12023 .. 8.8, 6.16 FfEI. Therewere no employeeswith emoluments over £60,000.
Defined ¢ontrlbutlon penslon s¢heme
2024
2023
Costsof theschemeto thecharlty for theyear
2,235
5,860

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Note5to the Flnanclal Statements Icontlnu•d}
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024
5. R•strl£ted fvnds
Balance
Blfi¥d
Incomlng
tgolnl
Transfers
Balan¢e
h¥d
NPIS Bradford Dlstrl¢E cc
8MDC Mental Health
National Lottery Award5for ￿1
BDCTReducin8 Inequalltles
8M)C Needs A￿rne￿I
CCG BAME Carer's Project
Salnsbury's Eat Better
Communlty mental health transformatlon
Bradford Dlstrlct CarèTru5t
PCN ￿11'•I￿ndIn8
167,264
3,762
6,886
78,793
2,115
36.740
3,358
3.476
1,262
189,522
184,063
122,1861 150,536
3,762
5,041
78,793
2.115
12,9981 17,603
3,358
13,6641
6,111
13,6641 23,417
17991
1,845
16,139
32,008
32,077
35,000
25,708
6,257
34.201
Total Ch¥ltabl• •xpendlture
303,656
288,607
268,214
33,3121 290,737
NHS Bradford Dlstrlct CCG
For the provlslon of culturally approprl*e support for5outh A51an wornen.
Thetransfer relate5to a contrlbutlon towards overhead costs
To support adult South Aslan women wlth thelr mental health.
Thotransfer rolatèsto a cgntrjbutlon towardsgverhead cost5
Ftsr physl¢al wellbeln8 actlvltles for South Aslan women wlth mèntal111 health,
8MDC Mental Health
Natlonal Lottery Awards for￿1
BD￿ReducIng Inequalltle5
BMDC NeedsAssessment
Forthe provlslon of therapeutlc Support for peoplefrom a mlnorlty ethnlc background.
Toward5the cost of consultatlon and mental health actlvlty thestockbrldgearea In
Kelghley and to develop Ilnks In Cllffecastle.
support￿￿8 8AME carers of peoplewlth dementlaacross Bradford and Alredale.
Towards healthyeatlng provlslon forservlce users.
CCG BAME Carer's Prolecl
Salnsbury's Eat Better
Communlty mental health transformatlon
Bradford Dlstrlct CareTrust
PCN ARR'sfvndlng

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Notesto the Financlal Statements(continued)
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024
6. Tanglble Assets
Freehold
Land &
Property
Flxtures,
fittlngs&
equlpment
Total
Cost
Asat IApril 2023
Additions
Disposals
As at 31 March 2024
3,872
5,350
9,222
3,872
5,350
9,222
Depreclatlon
Asat l April 2023
Charge fortheyear
On d15posals
sat31 March 2024
3,542
329
3,830
1,337
7,372
1,666
3,871
5,167
9,038
Net Bookvalue
AS at 31 March 2024
As at 31 March 2023
183
1,520
184
1,850
330
7. Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
other debtors
Prepayments
61,913
196
46,891
62,109
46,891
8. Credltors: Amountsdue wlthln one year
2024
2022
Trade credltors
Other creditors
Accruals
19,605
3,600
23,205
6,364
3,600
9,964

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
9. Related partytransactions
Trustee expenses
No Trustee received any expensesdurlngthisyear orthe previousyear.
Trustee remuneratlon and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit durln8this orthe previousyear,
Remuneratlon and benefitsrecelved by key management personnel
The key management personnel of thecharity includethetrustees and the Chlefofficer.
No trustee received any remuneratlon or benefit in thiscapacityduringthls or the previousyear.