## WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1088847 ## Asian Elderly Project Lunch club ## 2023-2024 Annual Report 1 ## **AIMS AND OBJECTIVES** Wandsworth Asian Women’s Association, a charitable organisation, established in 1992 to promote physical and mental wellbeing of women in general, particularly Asian women in the borough of Wandsworth. Its main aim is to combat the issue of loneliness and isolation of women who have nowhere suitable to go to. We endeavour to provide an environment where women find themselves in a comfortable and familiar setting that gives them an opportunity to get out of their homes. It is our goal to provide opportunities for education so that women can lead their day-to-day life independently. It is our desire to offer some form of activities for women who find it challenging to attend regular groups because of language or culture barrier. The Association is being looked after by a group of trustees and two part time staff. ## **A Centre for women only** . **Tuesday and Wednesday Timings: 10.00am – 4.00pm** 2 ## **Our Work** The organisation has been offering its services since 1992 to especially Asian women but it is open to women from all other communities. We have successfully tackled the issue of loneliness and isolation for women who had nowhere to go to, by providing them a place and an opportunity to get out of their homes. Women look forward to attend the centre every week and socialise with members who they have befriended in the centre. Some of these women have faced usual problems in accessing the services provided by the local authorities and had problems integrating in the society, due to lack of English language, cultural and religious restriction; thus, lack of self-confidence. Our project has helped them overcome these issues and they feel comfortable coming out to a place which is homely and familiar to them offering them a place where they are able to express themselves freely. Those who live with their extended families often want to have a place to get away to as they see themselves as a burden on their young families. It also provides a short time respite for families with frail members who need constant attention. ## **ACTIVITIES** ## **Luncheon Club** Our Luncheon club is a popular attraction for both our clients and elderly members living in the Anchor Housing society building, a shelter housing for elderly. Our premises are located in this building. Fresh food is cooked on the premises by volunteers and is sold at a subsidised price. They look forward to a hot healthy meal at lunch time and an opportunity to buy food to take home. In addition, we have a few regulars, elderly men and women who take food from us who live alone and are residents of Wandsworth borough. Food is also provided to any home ridden ladies and to other people who have no means of cooking at home. ## **Regular activities taking place to give the women quality time.** - **English classes** to teach the members some basic English for everyday use. - **Exercise classes** . They are being organised by a member of our club who after research on the internet finds suitable exercises which are fit for the elderly. The ladies motivated to do exercise and are provided with leaflets to do these exercises. These include chair-based exercises which are appropriate for the elderly ladies who have mobility problems and find these beneficial. - **Sewing activities** - **Cooking classes** for the benefit of the younger group. - **Outings** - Opportunity for ladies to go on outings and trips in a safe environment and controlled manner. - **Book Club –** books to lend for reading material - **Arts and crafts** - sewing, needlework/embroidery, knitting and patchwork. Learning the skill or help with their own projects. Ladies are encouraged to develop hobbies to keep themselves busy at home and combat loneliness. They need support and help to start off the work like drawing and tracing patterns to be followed. 3 - **Providing Interpretation Services** – Members who find it difficult to handle their affairs are helped where language is a problem. - **Guidance and support** – Members needing any advice or guidance on personal or general issues are supported and offered help and guidance. - **Fundraising activities** ## **Other interesting events** - During Christmas season ladies are taken on outings to restaurants to enjoy meals with their friends in friendly surroundings. - Social activities like birthdays, Eid, Diwali parties are very welcome and celebrated at the centre by a special meal. - Members like to share and come and celebrate their personal happy occasions like birth or marriage in the family, at the centre by giving a party to members. ## **SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS** Many of the ladies, who do not speak English, need our assistance to help them by - making phone calls on their behalf - writing letters on their behalf to relevant agencies. - completing their benefits claims and other forms - contacting council and social services - submitting housing applications, - making/changing hospital appointments - paying bills - reading and translating letters and finding information to direct and guidw them to their place of appointment. - Help with computer skills. Setting laptop up and how to surf internet. - Use of mobile phones. We advise them on health issues, co-ordinate with Social Services and relevant agencies and act as interpreters for them. Volunteers offer to accompany ladies to different statutory services in the Borough such as Citizen Advice Bureau or Council departments. Admin staff often helps clients with their enquiries and their individual problems. Also accompanies clients to their appointments for translation. We dedicate a lot of time to help women. Sometimes we have to sign post to other agencies if we are unable to help them sort their problems that require professional or legal assistance. Many a time, such ladies need support and need us to accompany them to other agencies such as Citizen Advice Bureau or Council departments. Outreach service is provided to members in need. The staff and volunteer keep in touch with the families of our clients. Support is given to the family if there is bereavement in the family. Members who cannot attend due to illness are kept in touch by phone. Sometimes they request food from the centre. Whenever possible, effort is made to visit them in their homes. 4 **Discussion groups** to raise awareness of current issues in the news **.** Education of political parties and their views, any current affairs etc. ## **Keeping Healthy and eating right** Members were encouraged - to go out for walks wearing. - Do light exercise at home. - Tips and Information provided on healthy eating habits Eating the right food to stay healthy while having to stay at home Arrangements are made for outside professional groups with medical and social expertise to come and visit the centre and to provide help and advice to members to educate them and raise awareness in certain fields. Ladies attend the Centre by walking, public transport, escorted by the family members or by Dial - a -ride service, Community Transport and taxi system. Some ladies come purely for the reason that they are lonely at home. Coming to the centre gives them an incentive to come out of the house and meet people and socialise with them. Members suffering from depression have good control of their illness. Care is taken to relieve them of their fears as well. Member coming regularly to the centre have befriended each other and look out for each other. They keep in touch with each other even out of the centre, either by phone or visits We started having open days at the centre inviting other groups to come and have their get together at the centre. This was to promote our services and also to provide other people with a venue to come together and socialise. ## **Educating members on the need of Vaccinations** Advise and support provided to members. Efforts were made to raise awareness about vaccinations and members were encouraged to get vaccinated as per their eligibility. We continue to look out for the well-being of our vulnerable members ## **Finance Report year ending 31[st] March 2024** Total income for the year 2023-2024: £30,235.00 Total expenditure for the year 2023-2024: £29,089.00. 5 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION A REGISTERED CHARITY CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1088847 TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Unrestricted Restricted fotal Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 Incomin Resources Incoming resources from generated funds 30.235 30.235 26,653 30.235 30,235 26,653 Rescources Ex ended Charitable activities.. Direct charitable expenses 9.324 9.324 5.709 Support costs 19.165 19,165 18,435 Governance costs 600 600 600 Total resources expended 29.089 29.089 24.744 Net Incomin Out oin Resources 1.146 1,146 1,909 Total funds brought forward 17.752 17.752 15,843 Total funds carried fopNard 18,898 18,898 17.752 The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on Pages 6 to 7 fonn a part of these accounts. Page 4 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1088847 BAL4NCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2023 Notes 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors & Prepayments Cash in hand & at bank 23.440 19.044 23,440 19.044 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors - Amount falling due within one year 4.543 1.293 Net Current Assetsl(Liabilities) 18,897 17.751 Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 18.898 17.752 Represented by. FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 18.898 17.752 18,898 17.752 The notes on Pages 6 to 7 fonn a part of these accounts. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on . 30 October 2024 Ms. B. Khan Trustee and acting Chairperson Ms. N. Butt ( Treasurer) Page 5 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 1. Accountin Policies 1.1 Convention The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention. These accounts have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the current Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and Statement of Recommended Practice issued by the Charity Comrnission. 1.2 Income Income represents donations received by the Charity. These are unrestricted funds to date. Fundraising events and campaigns are orgainsed in order to attract donations. 1.3 Depreciation Depreciation is provided at a rate calculated to vKite off the cost of each asset on a reducing balan basis over its estimated useful life at the rate of 20% per annum. 1.4 Taxation Under the relevant provision of the UK tax legislation the charity is exempt from UK taxation, as stated therein. 1.5 Volunteers The charity's activities are carried out by a large number of volunteers and trustees who are not remunerated for their services to the company. eratin Profit The operating profit is ststed after charging the following: 2024 2023 Depreciation Staff Salaries Trustees remuneration Average number of part time employees in the year 17.986 17.005 2024 2023 3. Incomin Resources London Borough of Wandsworth Grant Other Grants Members, Contributions (meals) Transport & Outings Contributions Fund Raising Membership Fees 24.220 3.500 2.115 23.796 2.857 400 30.235 26.653 2023 4. Direct Charitable Ex nses 2024 Transport & Outings Meals Sessional Hours- Fees Wellbeing Project Premises - Service Charges 120 3,886 242 3.000 2.076 3.633 2.076 5.709 Page 6 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2024 2023 5.su ort Costs Staff Salaries Telephone Postage & Stats'onery Insurance Bank Charges Sundries Depreciation 17,985 618 16,907 700 464 98 413 329 19,165 18.435 6. Governance Costs Independent Examination Fees 600 600 7. Tan ible Fixed Assets Offi ui Motor ment Vehicle Total Cost Balan￿ brought forward Additions during the year Disposals during the year Balance carried forward 5,101 5.101 5.101 5,101 reciation Balance brought forward Charge for the year Removed on Disposal Balance carried forward 5.100 5.100 5,100 5,100 Net Book Value As at March 31. 2024 As at March 31, 2023 8. Creditors - Amounts fallin within one year due 2024 2023 Taxes Payable Accrued Income Other Creditors Accruals 3,250 693 600 4.543 693 600 1.293 9. Related Pa Transactions There was no remuneration paid to the Twstees for any seNices rendered (2023 . nil ) . Donations made to the Charity by the Trustees in the year totalled Nil (2023.. nil ). Expenses reimbursed to Trustees in the year totalled Nil (2023 - nil ). There were no other related paty transactions requiring disclosure (2023 - nil). Page 7 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION A REGISTERED CHARITY CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1088847 TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION A REGISTERED CHARITY CHARif( REGISTRATION NO. 1088847 TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 INDEX Trustees Report - Legal and Administrative Infonnation Trustees Report - Annual Review & Trustee's Responsibilities Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Income & Expenditure Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 Balance Sheet as at 31 st March 2024 6-7 Notes to the Accounts TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION CHARITY REG. NO. 1088847 GOVERNING DOCUMENT. The Association is govemed by a Constitution. The Association Is an unincorporated Associalion registered with the Charity Commission. MAIN OBJECTIVES. The Association is established particulary for the benefit of elderly Asian Women in the London Borough of Wandsworth to preseDie and enhance their heahh and advance their education REGISTERED OFFICE. Manlle Court, Mapleton Road, London.SW18 4AU BANKERS. HSBC Bank plc 73 Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER. M A Ahmedi. LL.B. Accountants & Tax Advisers 1 Marlow Copse, Walderslade. Kent MES 90P ACTIVITIES.. The Associatton holds social and educational activities, together with a lunch club, al the Association's premises for the benefit of eldedy women in Wandsworth Outsngs are held regularfy and individual support in the field of healthcare and education is also provided. Those regular users who are frail or disabled access Dial-A-Ride and Wandsworth Community Trans for their transport to Ihe club. Neighbours of the Club premises also use the specialist meals provided. Page 1 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1088847 ANNUAL REVIEW AND TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES: Ms.B. Khan( Chairperson). Ms.R. Butt Ms. N.Butt. Dr. A.H.Haq, Ms. H. Mannan Ms. S. Nasir. Mrs. S.Habib TheTnJstees submit their financial report and accounts for the year ended 31sl March 2024. Princi al Charitable Activities The principal activities of the Association during the year conlinued to be providing Y￿[fare sen4ices to elderly ladies with a view to their mental and physical health Results and Review The results for the year are shown on page 4. The Trustees are satisfied that the Association ntinues to operate satisfactorily. It continues to achieve its objectives of helping the elderly in need. Statement of Trustees, Res nsibilities Charities legislation requires the Trustees to prepare for each period Financial Statements which comply with the provisions of the relevant Charities legislation and give a true and fair view of the stste of 8ff3irs of the Association at the end of the accounting period and of the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing the Financial Statements, the Trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistentty: Make judgements that are reasonable and prudent; Follow applicable accounting stsndards subj.ect to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Association and which enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Chartlies legislation. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the organisation, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Inde endent Examiners Mr M A Ahmedi, LL.B. seNed as the independent examiner during the year. A resolution to re-appoint Mr M A Ahmedi, LL.B.as independent examiner will be submitted at the Annual General Meeting. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees on: . 30 October 2024 Ms. N. Butt ( Treasurer) Ms. B. Khan rnjstee and acting Chairperson Page 2 WANDSWORTH ASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION A REGISTERED CHARITY CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1088847 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 report to the Trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 st March 2024 which are set out on Pages 4 - 7. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {the Act). I report in respect of my examination of the Charitys accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b} of the Act INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examination. I 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 ￿SpeCt . the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act, or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whicl attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached 30 October 2024 MAAhm di LL.B., Independent Examiner 1 Marlow Copse, Walderslade Kent. ME5 9DP Page 3