REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05550982 (England and Walés) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1120326 Report of tho Trustees and Flnancial Statements for tho Year Ended 30 September 2025 for ETHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP Pembroke Briggs Chartered Accountants Beacon House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 DZ ETHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP Contents of the Flnan¢lal Statempnts forthe Year Ended 30 September 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financlal Activities Balance Sheet 10 to 11 Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 13 ETHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP R8POrt of the Trust99s for the YeBr Ended 30 September 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Companylcharity Name Ethiopian Women's Empowerment Group Company Registration Number 05550982 Charity Registration Number 1120326 Registered office and operational address Office 8. 7 Thorpe Close W10 5XL Dlrector5rrruslees Natan Danlel Tabassam Shabbir Asha Hussen Senail Shlgule Hafsa Muhammed (appointed 15 September 20241 Independent Examiner Stephen Briggs AGA Pembroke Briggs Chartered Accounlanls Beacon House South Road, Weybridge Surrey, KT13 9DZ Bankers Lloyds Banklng 21-25 Klng Street London W6 9HW ETHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOVVERMENT GROUP Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 S8Ptember 2025 Acknowledgements We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our partners, funders. staff, volunteers, and supporters who have contrlbuted to the success of our work. Your dedlcation and collaboradon enable us to continue making a posltive Impact In the lives of those we serve. Thank you for your ongoing support, Without thelr financial support, we would not have been able to dellver the full range of servlces we offer. Thelr contrlbutlon has been, invaluable In helping us achieve our mission and continue maklng a positive impact In the community. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to our work, Report of the Dlrectors The trustees present their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended September 2025. The financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policles outlined withln the statements and comply with EWEG'S gDvernSng document, the Companles Act 2006, and the Accounting and Reporting by Charlties.. Statement of Recommended Praedce ISORPI, which is applicable to charities preparlng their accounts In accordance with the Flnanclal Reporting Standard IFRS 1021 effective from l January 2019. This ensures that the linancial statements accurately reflect the organisation's financial position and dctivlties in line with regulatory requirement5. Strateg1¢ Prlorities for 2025 In 2025-2028 Strengthening core services Involving volunteer's accreditation Strengthenin6 governance and policSes Reach more young asylum Seekers and refugee5 in accessSng health Services Continue to provide advlce and Information program To increase funding capaclty Values The O￿anISation wlll stay responsive, adapting quickly to community needs and developing new services as required. It will remaln person- and community-centred, valuing people'5 lived experiences and strengths. All work will be carried out with transparency, honestyi and integrity. The organisation will also be collaborative, partnering with others to challenge discrimination, inlustice, and inequallty. Achlevements and Performance Over the reporting period, our programmes have strengthened or8anisational capacity, improved governance, and delivered posltive health outcomes for women from Black and Minority Ethnic IBMEI comrllunities. The involvement of part-time staff and volunteers has enhanced administrative systems, Internal communication, and monltoring and evaluation processes. Key pollcies and procedures have been revlewed and updated, improving accountability and organlsational effectiveness. Our Zumba programme runs twlce weekly at Bay 20, wlth 15 BME women participatin8 each quarter. Baseline and end-of-programme measurement5, including welght and blood pressure, are collected alongside individual action plans. Thls enables us to evidence improvements in physical health, emotional wellbelngi and social connectedness. Participants report reduced social Isolation, increased conlidence, and Improved motivation. Conslstent attendance records, case studies, and participant feedback have strengthened our Impact report1ng. ETHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP Report of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 30 September 2025 Dlet and nutrition workshops are delivered quarterly In partnership wlth a nutrltionist, supported by individual follow-ups wlth a health coach. Women have increased their knowledge of balanced nutrition, healthler cooking methods, and portion control. Many report improved eattng habits, healthier shopplng choices, and positive changes In weight and BMI. Through our Health Advocacy Programme, we support Indivlduals to access services within the NHS, addressing barriers such as languagt, disability,'and mental health challenges. Advice and guidance support has also improved financSal wellbeing through benefit applications 4nd reduced household costs. Securlng long-term funding and volunteer training has strengthened sustainability and servlce capacity. Improved Wellbelng. Happlness, and Soclal Connectlon for Women. Over the year, 45 BME women attended our women.only Zumba classes, 58 women participated in slx diet and nutrifjon workshops, and 14 women accessed the He31th Advocacy Programme against a target of 60. We measured outcomes using baseline and end-of-programme data, attendance records, group dlscussions, and participant feedback. Diet and nutrition workshops led to significant behavlour change, with 86% of participant5 improving unhealthy eating habits. Women reported adapting healthier versions of cultural food5 and using the Eatwell Guide to make better food choices. One Zumba participant shared. I had recently moved to the area and wa5 Struggling with my weSghi. Joining the Zumba class was the best decislDn I've made. Not only have I10st weight, but I've also made new friends.. Through the Health Advocacy Programme, 100% of women supported Improved their acce55 to services within the NHS. One client said: 'Because of your help* my doctor reduced my medication. I felt listened to and Supported and wouldn't have been able to manage on my own." We also provided ad hoc advice and guidance support, Sncludlng help wlth Universal Credit applicadons, medical reports, and homelessness information. The Core Fundlng Improved Organlsational Effectiveness and Sustalnabllitv. Increased slafftng capaclty enabled us to Improve pollcles and procedures and submit more funding applications. As a result, we secured three-year unrestrlcted fundlng and achleved a five-year renewal of the Health Advocacy Programme. Progress was measured through successful grant awards, policy reviews, and compliance checks. Achieving Living Wage accreditation improved staff morale, engaeement, and productlvlty, demonstrafjng strong governance and responsible leadership. Stronger Networks and Improved Governance. Strong partnerships enabled staff and volunteers to complete training in safegvardlngi mental capacity* nutrition, adolescent mental health, performance management, and Al for fundraising. Training was accessed through organisations including KCSC, Open University* and local voluntary sector partners. Increased volunteer involvement expanded our capacity to support women at appointments and strenEthened links with GP services, hospitals, and communSty organisations, Improving governance. resilience, and long-term sustainabillty. ETHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENTGROUP Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness 15 women aged 30+ increased their knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, Including early symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of routine screening. Participants learned how to perform breast 5elf-examlnations, when to seek medical advlce, and gained a better understanding of how breast cancer can present dlfferently across age groups and ethnic backgrounds. The workshop also helped address common barriers withln .the community, such as cultural stigma, fear, lack of information, and language challenges. As a result, participants reported feeling more Informed, reassured, and conlident discu5sSng breast health. The session helped reduce fear and stigma around breast cancer conversations, and women expre55ed greater motivation to attend screenSn8 appointments and share the information with family and others in their community, supporring wider awarene55 and early detection. Green Ooctors- Energy* Debt & Flnancial Wellbelng Support 16 women increased their knowledge of how to reduce household energy tosts and better manage energy-related financial pressures. Participants learned practical strate6ie5 to lower utility bills, understand energy usage, and identify common sources of energy waste in the home. The session 3150 provided guidance on accesslng energy grant5, negotiating wilh energy suppliers, and managing or seeking support for energy-related debt. A5 a result, participants felt more confident taklng immediate steps to reduce their household expenses and better navi8ate rising living c05t5. Many reported feeling reassured and less overwhelmed by financial pressures. while the opportunity to discuss energy and money concerns in supportive, non-judgmental envlronment helped improve their overall sense of financial wellbelng. Bowel Screenlng 10 women and men participated in the training and Increased thelr understanding of bowel cancer screening, including the purpose of the Screening programme, how the home test klt works, and the importance of early detection. The workshop addressed common barriers withln BME communittes such as embarrassment, Stigma, and uncertainty about using the test klt. Women also learned about key signs and symptoms, risk factors, and when to seek medical advice. As a result, participants reported feeling more confident and comfortable discussin6 bowel health and completing the home screening test. The session helped reduce stigma around bowel cancer conversations and encouraged women to take a more proactive approach to screenlng, supporting earlier detection and Improved health outcomes. Volunteers EWEG'S team of 8 volunteers, Includin8 5 BME community volunteers and 3 high skilled university volunteers. deliver culturally appropriate support that drives real outcomes for women in our community. The volunteers speak communlty languages like Arablc, AmharSc, African and Asian languages. Community volunteers provlde outreach, accompany women to health and housing services, and build trust through shared migration experiences, enabling acces5 to vital services. skilled volunteers Support housing applications, benefits, and income maximSsation, helping the organisation reach more clients, reduce staff costs, and strengthen monitorSng and evaluation systems, critlcal for demonstrating impact and securing funding. To8ether, volunteers increase seTvices reach, ensure ETHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENTGROUP Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 inclusSvity, and foster empowerment, creating a positive cycle of 5Lspport, integration, and long-term community resilience. structure. Governance, and Management EWEG was established Sn 2005 with the mission of supporting BME women, particularly those who face barriers In accessing malnstream services due to language challenges, lack of confidence, and illiteracy. Since Its inception, the organisation has focused on empowerlng these women by providing tallored support and services that address their unique needs. Partnershlps Currentlyi we aTe worklng strongly with the BME Health Forum, KCSC, Citizen Advice Bureau, Shelter, North Kenslngton Job Centre Plus, Health Coach, Reed Partnerships, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Alcohol Servlces of WestmSnster and Kensington and Chelsea, SASH, African Woman Care, Westway Development Trust, Camden Charityi Housing Solutions, Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea, and NHS. Challenge and Successes In the current fundlng climate, it remain5 increasingly challenglng for small organi5ations to secure 5UStainable financial support. Despite these constraints, through strong commltment and condnued hard work, we have successfully secured limited fLJnding to maintaln dellvery of our tore services. However, risSng service charges, utility costs, and ongoing inflation have placed significant financial pre55ure on the organisation. As a small charity operafjng prlmarlly on restricted funding, our flexibilitv to manage increaslng operational expenses is limlted. To ensure Iong-term sustainability and organisational stabilityi we are actively seeking unrestricted fundlnB to strengthen our reslllence and enable us to continue serving our communlty effectively. Reserves Poll¢y: The Trustees have established a reserve polScy almed at ensvrlng that EWEG'S co activities can continue durlng periods of unforeseen dlfficulty. The reserve pollcy ensures that funds are set aside to safeguard the organISa￿On'S stablllty In challenging time5. As most of EWEG'S fundlng Is restrlcted in nature, the restrlcted funds will be treated accordingly. To achieve the reserve target, EWEG will focus on Increasing fundraislng effort5, generating additional income through donations, and reduclng expenditures where possible. Future Plans Contlnued Implementation: We will continue to implement our strategy, which builds on the progress made and adapts to emerBing needs. Our focus will remaln on strengthenlng our network both locallv and nationallyi fostering collaborations that enhance the Smpact of our services. Fundraising efforts will be a key priority as we aim to secure the necessary resources tD Sustain and expand our services. Addltionally, we are commltted to working towards obtalning the Advice Quality Standard IAQSI to further improve the quality of our advice services. We will continue to strengthen our organisational infrastructure, focuslng on Smprovlng our monitorlng and evaluation practices. To sUPPOrt this growth, we will fundraise to Increase both staff and organisational capacitvi ensuring that we are well-equipped to meet the needs of the communities we serve. ITHIOPIAN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENTGROUP Report of thè Truste8s fort116 Year End9d 30 Septeniber 2025 STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURETO OUR INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS In so far as the tru8te8s 8r8 aware at the tim8 of approvlng th6 trustee8' onnu81 report.. There Is no relevant Information of whleh the charitablo company's Ind8pendent examlners 8re unw2re, and The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make tliemselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establlsh that the independent examiners are aware of that Informatlon. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS stephen Briggs of Pombrol