COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 05200902 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1105607 3Jenna Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 March 2025
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Year ended 31 March 2025 Contents Page 1. Legal and Administrative Information 2. Report of the Directors 4t06 a. Structure, Governance and Management b. Objectives and Activits'es c. Performance and Achievements d. Financial Review e. Future Plans 3. Independent Examiners, Report 4. Statement of Financial Activities 5. Balance Sheet 6. Notes ft)rming part of the Financial Statements 10t017
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Year ended 31 March 2025 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Registered charity name Henna Asian Women's Group Charity registration number 1105607 Company registratlon number 05200902 Principal office and registered Abbey Communty Centre offic? 172 Belsize Road London N1 4BJ The Trustees Darshan Vora-Treasurer Derek Jarman Jasmine Vrthalani Shelly Khan Momota Khatoon- Secretary Nilufar VerJ- Chair Hetal Patel Rukhsana Quraishi Nilufar Verjee - Secretsry Appointed." 22 Feb 2023 Appointed: 28 Mar 2023 Resigned.. 09 Dec 2024 Resigned.. 22 Jan 2025 Resigned 14 Feb 2025 Resigned: 28 Jul 2025 Appointed. 28 Jul 2025 Appointed: 28 Jul 2025 Appointed 28 Jul 2025
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (Continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS Structuro Govemance and Mana ement Governing Document" Henna Asian Women's Group is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is registered as a chanty with the Charities Commission. Organisational Structure." The board of trustees, which must have a rninimum of 3 directors, administers the charity. A Manager is appointed by the trustees to manage the day-tIHlay operations of the charity. To facilitate effective operations. the Manager holds the office of Company Secretary and has delegated authority, for operational matters including finance and employment. Reporting to the Manager are a team of Project SupF)Ort Workers responsible for delivering activities and services. Trustee Appoinbnenl Induct5on and Training: As set out in the Articles of Association, a director must be a person aged 18 or over. Members are circulated with invitats'ons to nominate trustees and advising them of the retiring trustees at the AGM. The charity may appoint a person who is willing to act as a Director. New trustees are fumished wrth the Memorandum of Articles and other literature relating to the organisation and its work. They are briefed on their legal obligations under Charity and Company Law. the committee and decision-making processes, recent financial performance and their roles and responsibilities. As part of their induction they meet other trustees. staff and members and are encouraged to attend extemal training events to facilitate the undertaking of their role. Ob'ectives and Actlvitles Purpose: Henna Asian Women's Group aims'to promote the benefft of Asian women resident or working in Camden, and neighbouring boroughs where appropriate. by advancing education and providing facilities in the interest of social welfare or re¢ation, In parts'cular, to- Increase participation in the community Increase integration for those who are lonely and isolated Increase awareness of health, well-being and lifestyle choices Increase self-confiden Improve life skills Vision: South Asian women in London are happy and fijlfilled Activities: Henna Asian Women's Group conducts a range of activities in a culturally-appropriate setting, tailored to the needs of users. Main activities include.. Exercise classes for physical health eg. Chair and floor yoga Well-being services for mentsl health eg. befriending. mindfulness, expression through CatiVe art Outings and social circles to reduce social isolation Stratogic Priorities 1. Ageing Well: Reducing social isolation and improving the physical and rrtntal well-being of older women aged 65+ and mid-life women aged 45+ 2. Living Well: Improving food security, feeling safe, expanding access to essential seplices and signposting women to specialist information as appropriate. 3. Working Well: Increasing the job readiness of younger women aged 2545 years and improving their access to volunteering and paKI ernployment 4. Connecting Well: Strengthening wornen's voices so they can communi¢2te confidenty, partipate fully in society, and advocate for themselves and other South Asian women in tackling gender injustice.. promoting cross4ultural understanding and integration within the diverse South Asian community and beeen South Asian and other Camden communities. 5. Sustainable Growth: This priority is an enabler of the other 4- without sustainable growth, Henna will not be in a position to pursue its four impact priorities
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Public Ben•fit: We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidan on public benefit when viewIng our aims and objecb'ves and in planning our future services. In particular the Ix)ard of trustees consider how our planned services wll contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. c) Achievements and Perfomiance Membership: increased from 177 to 222 Actlvltles and Servie•s Ageing Well.. ran a range of activities both in person and online including Physical Health.. Movement Exercse and Chair-Based Exercise classes Mental Health." Breathing and Meditation, Telephone Befriending, 1-2-1 Counselling Well-being through Creative Expression.. Singing and Art classes, KnIng Club, Smart Gadget Group, Board Games Working Well.. GLA'S Skills for London programrre: engaged with potential leamers, supported them to enrol on numeracy, literacy and adult educational courses provided by designated colleges such as Capital City College and Working Men's College Fundraising.. Secured 3-year grant from the Nab'onal Lottery Awards for All to launch new mental health programme, as well as 12 month grants from The National Lottery Comrwnity Fund for exercise programmes and Comic RelFef for outreach work d) Financial Review The full finance breakdown has been shared in the Accounts which accompany the reports sent ahead of the AGM. Financial Overview Total income for the year was £96,970 compared to £112,123 in 2024, a deease of £15,153 as short-tem) grants came to an end and the funding landscape became rn0 challenging and competitive Total expenditure for the year was £121,313 compared to £131,051 representing a saving of £9,739 in line with the lower income. Net income was regrettably therefore a loss of £24,343 which was £5,415 hher than 2024. Fortunately the charity was able to cover this loss by drawing on reserves brought forward from 2024. Total Charity Funds (net assets and cash reseNes) at the end of the financial year were £38,561 compared lo £62,904 in the previous year broken down as follows. Unrestricted Funds at the yearnd.. £27,421 (prior year £29,044) Restricted Funds at the yearnd. £11,140 (prior year £33,860) Funding Sources Most of the funding is derived from grants. In this financial year the principal funders were London Borough of Camden, Greater London Authority, The National Lottery, City Bridge Foundation, The Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust, Charles Hayward Foundation, London Catslyst, Vandervall Foundation, Comic Relief. A small amount of income, £381, is from membership fees. Reserves Pollcy: The charity's policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves of an amount equal to three months operational costs. As of 31 March 2025, unrestricted reserves were £27.421 which satisfy this criterion and only gives 3 months, worth of operational costs. Investment Policy: The chanty has never had sufficient funds to warrant making long term
Henna Asian Vvomen's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Year ended 31 March 2025 investrnents and all funds are held as bank deposts. Should the need arise in the future the Trustees will develop an investment Frf)licy in the context of the prevailing financial climate. Rlsk Management: The Board periodically reviews and updates the risk register to ensure risks are identified and appropriate measures are taken to mitigate them. The principal risks that arose in this financ5al year stemmed from fundraising market condrtions remaining tough. resulting in a reduction in net income and erosion of unrestricted reseNes. Going Concern: The Trustees have a reasonable expectstion that the charity has adequate sources to continue in operational existence for the fOSeeable future. Small company provislons: This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the srnall companies exemption. o) Future Plan8 For the following financial year 202&2026, key objectives for the Trustees a to: Financial.. implement rneasU which will decrease costs and increase income in order to stem losses and replenish unrestricted reserves Impact Measurement.. improve quality of monitoring and evaluation to build a stronger evidence base of Henna's impact The trustees, annual report was approved on 5th December 2025 and signed on behaff of the board of trustees by.. Signed.. 9° December 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 below.
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Year ended 31 March 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the trustees on my examinats'on of the financ¢al statements of Henna Asian Women's Group ('the charity,) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basls of report As the trustees of the company (and also rts directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Acf). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the 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 the charity's accounts as carried OLrt under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act'l. In carrying OLrt my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{51{bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the chanty as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or the financial statements do not accord with those records; or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 398 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinats'on. or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance th the meth¢Jds and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Rewrting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IrelarKI {FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to able a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Javed Azam Dated: 10th December 2025
Henna Asian Vvomen's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Year ended 31 March 2025 (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 Unrestrlcted Restricted lund8 funds 2024 Totsl funds Total funds Income and endowments Donations and legacies Investment income Other incorrE 30,021 214 2,218 64,454 94,475 214 2.281 111,274 669 Total Incom• 32.516 64,454 96.970 112,123 Expendlture Expenditure on charitable activib'es 34,139 87.174 121,131 131,051 Total expenditure 34,139 87,174 121,131 131,051 Net lexponditure)lincome for the year t 11,623> (22,720) {24,343) {18,928) Transfer between funds Net movement In funds (1,623) (22,720) (24,343) (18,928) Reconclliation of funds Total funds brought fomard Total funds carried forward 29,044 33,860 62, 81,832 27N21 11,140 38,561 62,904 The statement of financial activtties includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from conts"nuing activits"es.
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statsments Year ended 31 March 2025 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 20,401 48,253 65.160 65.160 68,654 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 13 126,599 (5,750) 62,904 38,561 Total assets less current Ilabilities 38,561 62,904 Funds of the charity Restricted fvjnds Unrestricted funds 11,140 27,421 33,860 29,044 Total charity funds 15 38,561 62,904 For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relats'ng to small companies. Directors, responsibilits'es" The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476., The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirerr£nts of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparats'on of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companES' regime. These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 09 December 2025 and are signed on behalf of the board by: Signed: Darshan Vora. Treasurer 9 December 2025 The notss on pages 10 to 17 forni part of these financial statemènts
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantse Notes to the Financial Ststements Year ended 31 March 2025 General infomiation The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 222C BelSe Road, London NW6 4DJ. Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102. 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Iland., the Ststement of Recommended Practs'ce applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP IFRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as m¢)dffied by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties Measured at fair value through income or expenditu. The financial statements are prepared in sterfing, which is the functional currency of the entity. Going concern There are no material uncertainb'es about the charity's ability to conts'nue. Disclosure exemptions The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102.. (a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company. (b) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertalnty The preparatKJn of the financial statements reqUIS management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are conts'nually reviewed and are based on expenence and other factors, including expectstions of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to fvrther any of the chanty's purposes. DesKJnated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular fvture project or commitment Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the tenns of an appeal, and frdll into one of two sukKlasses: restricted income funds or endowment funds. 10
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Ststements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Incoming resources All incoming resources a included in the statement of finanaal activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will fiow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income". Income from donations or grants is recognised when the is evKlence of enkn'tlement to the gift, reIpt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. Legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and ents'tlement is established. Income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and sep4ices are recognised in the accounts when Teceived if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. Income from contracts for the Supp of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and retumed rf unspen( in which case it may be regarded as restricted. Resources expend•d Expenditure is recognised on an aalS basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial acts'vities to which it lates. Expenditu on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activrties, events, non- charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. Expenditu on charitable actFVrties includes all costs incuffed by a chanty in undertaking ackn'vities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the govemance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. Other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the chanty nor part of its expenditure on charttable activities. All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs a apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. Depreclatlon Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asseL less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Equipment 250A straight line Defined contrlbution plans Contributions to defined contributr'on plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related Servi is provided. Prepaid contnbutions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash Efund.
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Ststements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Llmlted by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee of £1 per member without share caprtal. Donations and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Donations Donations 1,254 1.254 Grants City Bridge Artsloutings LB Camden GLA ESOL H W and Camden Trust National Lottery Charles Hayward Foundation London Catalyst NL Awards for All The VandeNall Foundation LBC-Community Partner Fund Comic Relief 10,000 6,500 10,(#XI 10,(KAI 10,CKX) 5,000 4,800 4,$54 2.000 10,000 10,267 10,000 10,000 10,000 s,000 4,800 4,554 2,000 25,000 1.600 3,767 30,021 64,454 94,475 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations Donations 475 475 Grants City Bridge Artsloutings LB Camden GLA ESOL GLA Voter Awareness National Lottery Souter Charitable Trust Sport England Garfield Weston 10,000 10,650 26,836 37,875 10,000 13.588 26,836 37,875 1,500 3,000 8,000 10,000 2,938 3,000 8,000 10,CD) 14,913 96,361 111,274 Investment income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 FurKIs 2024 Bank interest re1vable 214 214 12
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements fcontlnued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Other incomè Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Other incorr Membership fees 1,900 381 1,900 381 2,281 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Other income Membership fees 250 419 250 419 669 669 Expenditure on charitable activltles by fund type Unr•stri¢ted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 Principal Activty Supportcosts 29.307 4,832 87,174 116.481 4.832 34,139 87,174 121,313 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Principal Activty Support costs 37,356 6,302 87,393 124,749 6,302 43,658 87,393 131,051 Expenditure on charitable a1VitieS by activity type Activitles undertaken dir¢ctly Support Total funds eO8ts 2025 Total fvrKI 2024 Principal Activty Support Cost 116A81 116,481 4,832 124,749 6,302 4,832 4,832 116,481 121.131 131,051 13
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnu•dl Year ended 31 March 2025 10. Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows: 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Employer contributions to pension plans 75,406 1,292 71,962 1,176 76,698 73,138 The average head count of employees during the year was 5 (2024.. 6). No employee received employee benefits of more than £60.000 during the year {2024: Nil). 11. Trustee remuneration and expenses No remuneration or other benefits from employrrent wrth the charty or a related entity were received by the trustees. 12. D8btor4 2025 2024 Debtors 20,401 13. Credltors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income Social security and other taxes Pension liability Other credrtors 26,219 4,780 781 189 380 26,599 5.750 14. Pensions and other post-retiroment benefrts Defined contributlon plans The amount recognised in incorre or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £1,292 (2024: £1,176). 14
Henna Asian Women's Group Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Ststements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 15. Analysis of charitable funds At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Funds Income Expenditure Trf Between Funds Unrestricted Funds 32,516 {34,1391 27.421 At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Trf Behveen Funds Unrestricted Funds 54,460 15,762 (43,658) 2,480 29,044 Restricted funds At 1 Aprfl 2024 At 31 March 2025 Incorne Expenditure Trf Between Funds Restricted Funds 33,860 187,174) 11.140 At1Apr 2023 At 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Trf Beeen Funds Restricted Funds 27,372 96,361 (87,393) {2,480) 33,860 15
Henna Asian Women's Group Detsiled Ststement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 March 2025 2024125 2023124 INCOME FOR DONATION AND LEGACIES Donations 1254 475 1254 475 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Grants City Bridge Arts/Outings LB Camden GLA ESOL GLA Voter Awareness H W and Camden Trust National Lottery Souter Charitable Trust Sport England Garfield Weston Charles Havward Foundation London Catalyst NL Awards for All The VandeTvall Foundation LBC-Community Partner Fund Comic Relief 10,000 10,267 10,000 10,000 13,588 26,836 37,785 10,000 10,000 1,500 3,000 8,000 10,000 5,000 4,800 4,554 2,000 25,000 1,600 94,475 111,274 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Other Income Membership fees 1,900 381 250 419 2.281 669 INVESTMENT INCOME Bank Interesi Received 214 180 TOTAL INCOME 96,970 112,123 16
2024125 2023124 EXPENDITURE COST OF RAISING FUNDS Fundraising and Publicity 111,850 10,850 12,420 12,420 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Governance Costs Governance Cost 1,250 2.889 Overhead Costs Advertisement Miscellaneous Rent and rates Repairs and maintenance Bank charges Consultancy Legal & Professional Office Equipment Printing, postage & stationery R¢freshment Software & subscriptions Telephone& Internet Webslte & it Insurance 81 100 255 4,300 76 139 4,200 3,412 1,172 103 327 937 738 782 672 4,872 127 6,146 3,582 250 666 238 515 617 386 764 PNPC Costs Admin Overhead Instructor Fee Activity Cost Malerial & Equipment Printing, postage & stationery Refreshment Volunteer Costs Staff Costs Travel Employer Nic Pension Cost Recruitment Other Staff Expenses Temporary staff Gross Wages Legal and professional 725 8,507 10,408 943 43 995 1,005 6,177 5,327 603 219 735 85 293 138 1.292 272 1,176 300 265 1,828 71,962 100 75,268 121,313 131,051 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 121.313 131,051 NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR (24,343) (18,928) 17