WESTWOOD & COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL REPORT
2023/2024
www.WCWA.co.uk
WCWA 02 Message from the Board of Trustees... ~~=——~~ WCWA has seen an unprecedented year in 2023/2024. The charity has had to pivot some of its focus to support emerging and critical needs arising in the community. This is primarily due to the cost of living crisis, pushing hundreds of people under the poverty line.
The staff and volunteers have been supporting women and girls as well as their families with Emergency Drives and Food Packs, Care and Hygiene Packs, Household Support Vouchers and sadly bereavement support.
Despite this, WCWA has continued to provide our regular day to day activities and provisions. These are needed more now than ever.
WCWA will continue to be a core and essential provide for women and young girls in the community and in the upcoming year we anticipate to develop the organisation as we move ever closer to our 50th anniversary in a few years time.
Rohema Khan, Chair
Thank you
On behalf of the board of Trustees I would like to thank the staff and our dedicated volunteers without whom this would not be possible.
I would like to thank our funders and grant providers for having faith in us to deliver these essential services.
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2nd Floor, OBA Millennium Cultural Centre
Charity Registration Number: 1081976
WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2024
WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Members of the Board and Professional Advisers | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | Insert |
| Independent Examination | 3 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 4 |
| Statement of Assets & Liabilities | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6-7 |
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
| Registered Charity Name | Westwood and Coldhurst Women’s Association |
|---|---|
| Charity Number | 1081976 |
| Registered Office | OBA Millenium Centre |
| Featherstall Road | |
| Oldham | |
| OL9 6QB | |
| Trustees | Rohema Khan |
| Nazmun Nehar | |
| Nurjahan Chowdhury | |
| Shifa Khatun | |
| Tahira Khan | |
| Chair | Rohema Khan |
| Accountants | Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. |
| Foxfields | |
| 9 Norley Close | |
| Chadderton | |
| Oldham | |
| OL1 2RA | |
| Bankers | National Westminster Bank |
| 212 Middleton Road | |
| Oldham | |
| OL9 6WA |
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:
-
~ examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
~ follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
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~ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination for the year ended 31 March 2024.
I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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~ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
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~ the accounts do not accord with the accounting records to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
16[th] January 2025
Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.
Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 Notes £ £ RECEIPTS Grants 2 36,934 81,094 Donations - - Sales & Events - - Activities - - Other Income 3 - - TOTAL RECEIPTS 36,934 81,094 PAYMENTS Activities, Classes & Events 21,910 6,498 Fees & Subscriptions 1,750 - Insurance 516 - Marketing & Publicity - - Payroll & HR 24 - Accountancy Fees 730 - Stationery & Office Supplies 625 - Rent & Room Hire - 18,000 Resources 5,259 12,944 Salaries 3,547 31,929 Staff Secondments 1,500 - Telephone & Internet 1,307 619 Training - 6,062 Equipment - - Vehicle Costs - 3,000 Volunteer Expenses - - Bank Charges 68 - TOTAL PAYMENTS 37,236 79,052 Net of receipts/(payments) (302) 2,042 Cash funds at 31 March 2023 21,941 - Transfer Between Funds - - Cash funds at 31 March 2024 4 21,639 2,042 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 118,028 - - - - 118,028 28,408 1,750 516 - 24 730 625 18,000 18,203 35,476 1,500 1,926 6,062 - 3,000 - 68 116,288 1,740 21,941 - 23,681 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 59,500 - - - 2,715 62,215 53,993 - 500 - 328 730 - - 1,200 20,275 - 2,149 - - 1,491 751 55 81,472 (19,257) 41,198 - 21,941 |
|---|---|---|
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Total Funds | Total Funds | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| as at 31 March | as at 31 March | as at 31 March | as at 31 March | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| CASH FUNDS | ||||
| Current Account | 23,681 | 21,941 | ||
| Cash | - | - | ||
| 23,681 | 21,941 | |||
| ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE | ||||
| Vehicle (Minibus) | 8,415 | 11,220 | ||
| 8,415 | 11,220 | |||
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| Independent Examiners Fee | (775) | (730) | ||
| (775) | (730) | |||
| NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | 31,321 | 32,431 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 15[th] of January 2025 and signed on their behalf:
Rohema Khan Chair/Trustee
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. Receipts and Payments Accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
2. Grants Received
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund (DCMS – National Lottery Community Fund) - 75,000 Action Together - Household Support Fund (Round 4) - 6,094 Oldham One Fund (Children & Young People) 1,000 - IDEAS & British Science Association 13,050 - The Sackler Trust 10,000 - Manchester Guardian Society 2,000 - Action Together Funds - - Garfield Weston - - Peter Harrison Foundation - - Harry Smith Charity - - OMBC Holiday Activities & Food Programme: Summer 6,959 - Winter 2,985 - Easter 940 - 36,934 81,094 . Other Income Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ Room Hire - - Cancellation of Classes - - Shift Foundation Incentive (completion of survey) - - OBA Millennium Cultural Centre Staff Cover: Reception - - Kitchen - - - - |
2024 Total Funds £ 75,000 6,094 1,000 13,050 10,000 2,000 - - - - 6,959 2,985 940 118,028 2024 Total Funds £ - - - - - - |
2023 Total Funds £ - - - 7,850 - - 5,500 20,000 10,000 2,500 8,000 3,420 2,230 59,500 2023 Total Funds £ 2,145 - 30 540 - 2,715 |
|---|---|---|
3. Other Income
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
4. Fund Analysis
| Fund Name Balance as at 1 April 2023 £ Unrestricted Funds 21,941 Restricted Funds Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund (DCMS – National Lottery Community Fund) - Action Together Household Support Fund (4) - - Total Funds 21,941 |
Receipts Payments Balance as at 31 March 2024 £ £ £ 36,934 (37,236) 21,639 75,000 (72,958) 2,042 6,094 (6,094) - 81,094 (79,052) 2,042 118,028 (116,288) 23,681 |
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Charity Registration Number: 1081976
WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2024
WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Members of the Board and Professional Advisers | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | Insert |
| Independent Examination | 3 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 4 |
| Statement of Assets & Liabilities | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6-7 |
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
| Registered Charity Name | Westwood and Coldhurst Women’s Association |
|---|---|
| Charity Number | 1081976 |
| Registered Office | OBA Millenium Centre |
| Featherstall Road | |
| Oldham | |
| OL9 6QB | |
| Trustees | Rohema Khan |
| Nazmun Nehar | |
| Nurjahan Chowdhury | |
| Shifa Khatun | |
| Tahira Khan | |
| Chair | Rohema Khan |
| Accountants | Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. |
| Foxfields | |
| 9 Norley Close | |
| Chadderton | |
| Oldham | |
| OL1 2RA | |
| Bankers | National Westminster Bank |
| 212 Middleton Road | |
| Oldham | |
| OL9 6WA |
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:
-
~ examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
~ follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
-
~ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination for the year ended 31 March 2024.
I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
-
~ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
-
~ the accounts do not accord with the accounting records to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
16[th] January 2025
Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.
Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 Notes £ £ RECEIPTS Grants 2 36,934 81,094 Donations - - Sales & Events - - Activities - - Other Income 3 - - TOTAL RECEIPTS 36,934 81,094 PAYMENTS Activities, Classes & Events 21,910 6,498 Fees & Subscriptions 1,750 - Insurance 516 - Marketing & Publicity - - Payroll & HR 24 - Accountancy Fees 730 - Stationery & Office Supplies 625 - Rent & Room Hire - 18,000 Resources 5,259 12,944 Salaries 3,547 31,929 Staff Secondments 1,500 - Telephone & Internet 1,307 619 Training - 6,062 Equipment - - Vehicle Costs - 3,000 Volunteer Expenses - - Bank Charges 68 - TOTAL PAYMENTS 37,236 79,052 Net of receipts/(payments) (302) 2,042 Cash funds at 31 March 2023 21,941 - Transfer Between Funds - - Cash funds at 31 March 2024 4 21,639 2,042 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 118,028 - - - - 118,028 28,408 1,750 516 - 24 730 625 18,000 18,203 35,476 1,500 1,926 6,062 - 3,000 - 68 116,288 1,740 21,941 - 23,681 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 59,500 - - - 2,715 62,215 53,993 - 500 - 328 730 - - 1,200 20,275 - 2,149 - - 1,491 751 55 81,472 (19,257) 41,198 - 21,941 |
|---|---|---|
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Total Funds | Total Funds | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| as at 31 March | as at 31 March | as at 31 March | as at 31 March | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| CASH FUNDS | ||||
| Current Account | 23,681 | 21,941 | ||
| Cash | - | - | ||
| 23,681 | 21,941 | |||
| ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY’S OWN USE | ||||
| Vehicle (Minibus) | 8,415 | 11,220 | ||
| 8,415 | 11,220 | |||
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| Independent Examiners Fee | (775) | (730) | ||
| (775) | (730) | |||
| NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | 31,321 | 32,431 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 15[th] of January 2025 and signed on their behalf:
Rohema Khan Chair/Trustee
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. Receipts and Payments Accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
2. Grants Received
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund (DCMS – National Lottery Community Fund) - 75,000 Action Together - Household Support Fund (Round 4) - 6,094 Oldham One Fund (Children & Young People) 1,000 - IDEAS & British Science Association 13,050 - The Sackler Trust 10,000 - Manchester Guardian Society 2,000 - Action Together Funds - - Garfield Weston - - Peter Harrison Foundation - - Harry Smith Charity - - OMBC Holiday Activities & Food Programme: Summer 6,959 - Winter 2,985 - Easter 940 - 36,934 81,094 . Other Income Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ Room Hire - - Cancellation of Classes - - Shift Foundation Incentive (completion of survey) - - OBA Millennium Cultural Centre Staff Cover: Reception - - Kitchen - - - - |
2024 Total Funds £ 75,000 6,094 1,000 13,050 10,000 2,000 - - - - 6,959 2,985 940 118,028 2024 Total Funds £ - - - - - - |
2023 Total Funds £ - - - 7,850 - - 5,500 20,000 10,000 2,500 8,000 3,420 2,230 59,500 2023 Total Funds £ 2,145 - 30 540 - 2,715 |
|---|---|---|
3. Other Income
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WESTWOOD AND COLDHURST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
4. Fund Analysis
| Fund Name Balance as at 1 April 2023 £ Unrestricted Funds 21,941 Restricted Funds Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund (DCMS – National Lottery Community Fund) - Action Together Household Support Fund (4) - - Total Funds 21,941 |
Receipts Payments Balance as at 31 March 2024 £ £ £ 36,934 (37,236) 21,639 75,000 (72,958) 2,042 6,094 (6,094) - 81,094 (79,052) 2,042 118,028 (116,288) 23,681 |
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