ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION- KURDISH & TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1125572
LONDON ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE
SOJOURNER TRUTH CENTRE
161 SUMNER ROAD
LONDON SE15 6JL

ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (RWA) - KURDISH & TURKISH WOMEN'S
CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
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Charity Information
Report of Management Committee
Independent Examiner3 Report
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ststement of Financlal Actlvlt108
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Balance Sheet
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Not88 to the Accounts
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Detalled Income and Expenditure
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ADMINISTRATIVEILEGAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
ROJ Women's Association - Kurdish & Turkish
Women's Centre is an unincorporated
organisation registered as a charity with
registration number 1125572.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
ROJ Women's Association - Kurdish & Turkish
Women's Centre is an unincorporated
organisation governed by the Charity Acts 2011
and its Gonstitution.
REGISTERED OFFICE
ROJ Women's Association - Kurdish & Turkish
Women's Centre
Selby Centre
Selby Road
London N17 8JL
BANKERS
Barclays Bank
193 Camden High Street
London NW17PJ
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Lara Gun...,,,....,,,,,.,.,,,.....,.,,.,,.,. Trustee
Newal Rusen
.Trustee
Semra Cekin.,......,,,,,,,,,......,,,,,,,..Trustee
Gulten Guro..,,,,,,.
.Trustee Isignalorie
Gulsen Yesiltas.,,,,,.....,....,.,,......,.Trustee Isignatorie
EMPLOYEES
Cansu Tibet
Zeynep Alasrawi
Fatos Usta
Cigdem Karaalioglu
Zerrin Tasar
Ayse Nur Polat
Duygu Cantekin (Sessional Worker)
AyseTekagac (Sessional Worker}
VOLUNTEERS
Rezhna Naser
Senanur Demirtas
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
London Accountancy Practice
Sojourner Truth Centre
161 Sumner Road
London SE15 6JL

ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION - KURDISH & TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Management Committee presented their report and financial statements for the
year ended 31 March 2024.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
RWA is a non-profit women's organisation that aims to support and empower Kurdish,
Turkish, Cypriot, migrant, and refugee women living in the UK. Our beneficiaries are
women and young girls who live in the poorest, marginalised, and disadvantaged
areas of London, who come from various social, cultural, political, religious, and
economic backgrounds.
RWA recognises the multiple forms of challenges that Kurdish and Turkish women
face, including low income, economical dependency, language barriers, domestic
violence, mental health challenges and isolation. These forms of complex issues
require deeper understanding and culturally sensitive approaches. RWA services and
activities are shaped and led through consultations conducted with its service users,
they are encouraged to share their views and opinions during the scoping of all
projects. By engaging and involving the beneficiaries with first-hand experience of the
challenges they face we create projects with holistic approaches and meaningful
interventions,
Roj Women's Association is very grateful for the financial 8UPPOrt from:
London Community Foundation, Rosa, City Bridge Trust, Home Office, Salway Fund,
Imkaan, Comic Relief, Sport England, Haringey Council and Public Voice.
We are equally grateful to our partner8:
Kurdish Community Centre
Hackney CVS
Selby Trust
Solace Women's Aid
Tottenham Hotspur
London Alevi Federation
Cemevi
Healthwatch Haringey
Haringey GP Federation

Haringey, The Bridge Renewal Trust
Edmonton Community Hub
Enfield Community Hub
OUR PROJECTS AND SERVICES
We provide a range of seNices, including advice, advocacy, domestic violence
support, wellbeing support, and counselling. Through partnerships with other
organisations, RWA assists women from disadvantaged backgrounds in accessing
vital resources such as support services, training, English language classes, and
employment opportunities.
Our organisation is dedicated to supporting women and girls of all ages through a
gender-diverse approach. We offer services in Kurdish, Turkish, and English, ensuring
accessibility to a wide community, Our free, women-only seniices adopt a holistic
approach to addressing the needs of women and girls who have experienced gender
discrimination, domestic violence, or are at risk of gender-based violence. We strive
to create a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where women and girls
can receive the care and support they require,
RWA is led by two service managers and supported by five part-time staff members
and two dedicated volunteers. Our Management Committee plays a vital role in
overseeing the organisation's activities, managing staff, and shaping strategic
decisions. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Management
Committee and our volunteers for their tireless contributions to RWA over the past
year. Their dedication is essential to the continued success of our mission to support
and empower women.
We are running the following projects and services..
Dom88tic Violence Support Service
This project has been funded by Comic Relief and the London Community Foundation
Home Office VAWG Specialist Support Services Fund to support Grassroots BAME
Women's Support Organisations. It aims to support and empower women survivors of
domestic violence across London. The project adopts a holistic approach, providing
casework support for women and girls at all risk levels. Services include advocacy,
referrals, and case presentations at the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferen
(MARAC) within the targeted boroughs. Additional practical support is provided to
enhance home security, alongside onward referrals where needed.
The project has established strong relationships with other organisations and local
authorities to create effective referral pathways and partnerships, ensuring that more
women in need can access our services.
We provide support to victims and suniivors of domestic violence and abuse, sexual
violence, forced marriage, and other harmful practices. Our services ensure that
survivors have access to safe housing and are equipped to rebuild their lives. Each

survivor works closely with our specialist staff, and their involvement is encouraged in
the development of personalised support plans.
RWA has become the primary referral point for many local Kurdish and Turkish
community centres, which now refer young girls, women, and victims of domestic
violence to us. We have developed strong ties with community centres, establishing
ourselves as a trusted organisation for supporting vulnerable women and girls.
Additionally, other agencies and organisations, including Haringey GP Federation,
Victim Support, Solace Women's Aid, and numerous women-focused organisations,
have partnered with RWA to establish referral processes and collaborate on providing
essential support services.
Welfare Advice & Information
We provide a face-to-face, women-only advice and information service specifically
tailored for Kurdish and Turkish speakers. Our services address a wide range of
issues, including domestic violence, welfare, housing, financial challenges, and health
concerns.
This service has proven to be particularly vital since the pandemic. During and after
this challenging period, we not only established our seNices but also adapted to new
working methods necessitated by the pandemic. By incorporating outreach services,
we have enhanced our ability to meet the needs of our community effectively.
Health & Wellbeing
We support women in participating in outdoor physical activities and fostering social
connections to help them overcome everyday anxiety and stress. Our services aim to
assist women in adopting a healthy lifestyle while addressing mild mental health
challenges such as depression and anxiety.
This project has had a significant impact. Participants have reported improved social
lives, healthier habits, and a reduction in isolation. The high turnout for this service
highlights its importance, and many participants continue to socialise beyond the
organised exercise sessions. In fact, most, if not all, have formed lasting friendships
and frequently spend time together outside the scheduled activities,
Feedback from service users indicates a strong preference for our exercise sessions
over traditional leisure centres. This demonstrates the success of our approach in
creating a welcoming, inclusive, and effective environment that meets their needs. Our
Health & Wellbeing service is funded by Sports England.
Psychotherapy & Counselling
Funded by Comic Relief and the London Community Foundation
Home Office
VAWG Specialist Support Services Fund, we offer psychotherapy and counselling
services to Kurdish and Turkish women residing in North London. Sessions are
conducted weekly, either face-to-face or online, to provide flexibility and accessibility.
This Servi￿ is designed to support women experiencing mental health challenges,
difficult or traumatic life events. and overwhelming emotions. The therapeutic

approach utilised is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Feedback from service users highlights the positive impact of these sessions. Women
have reported an increased ability to socialise, express themselves, and seek help
when needed. Mothers have noted significant improvements in their relationships with
their children, while many clients reported feeling better equipped to manage
challenges in their lives.
The majority of service users have expressed a preference for our services over
therapy accessed through GP channels. They have emphasised the benefits of
speaking directly with a therapist rather than through a translator, citing cultural
understanding and sensitivity as key factors. Many women reported feeling intimidated
or misunderstood when accessing therapy via their GPS or translators, which
underscores the importance of providing culturally sensitive, direct therapeutic
support.
We are also receiving an increasing number of referrals from the NHS, reflecting the
growing recognition of our seniice's effectiveness and its importance in meeting the
needs of our community.
Support for Over 60,8
Funded by City Bridge Trust, we provide dedicated advice and support for women
aged 50 and above who are socially isolated. Our aim is to improve the health and
wellbeing of these isolated and vulnerable women, empowering them to lead healthier
and more fulfilling lives within the community.
Through this initiative, service users over the age of 50 who lack a support network
have reported feeling more secure and confident in seeking assistance from RWA.
Our services include support with a variety of issues, including referrals to GPS and
hospitals. Feedback from service users highlights that they now feel they have
someone to turn to for help, that they are listened to, and that their concerns are met
with genuine care, Many have expressed that their previously overwhelming
challenges have been effectively addressed through the support they received from
our services.
Additionally, we organise breakfast clubs, day trips and informative workshops as part
of this project to further reduce social isolation and encourage community engagement
among the participants.
Strategic Development and Organisational Growth
We are committed to ensuring the continued effectiveness and relevance of our
organisation by regularly updating and reviewing our policies and procedures. This
process reflects our dedication to maintaining best practices, complying with legal
requirements, and meeting the evolving needs of our service users. To further
enhance our operations, we are in the process of adopting a new monitoring system
that will streamline data collection, improve service delivery, and provide better
insights into our impact. Additionally, we are developing a comprehensive five-year
business plan to guide our strategic direction, ensuring sustainability and growth. This

plan will focus on expanding our reach, enhancing our services, and building strong
partnerships to support our mission of empowering and supporting women in our
community.
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Directors, also serving as the Management Committee of the Charity, are required
to prepare financial statements for each financial year. These statements must present
a true and fair view of the Charity's state of affairs at the end of the year and of its
financial activities throughout the year. In preparing these financial statements, the
Management Committee are required to.,
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
State whether applicable standards and statement of recommended practice
have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and
explained in the financial statements; and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the project will continue in operation.
The directors/Management Committee are responsible for keeping proper accounting
records which disclose at any time the financial position of the Charity. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION - KURDISH & TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The results of the year's operation are set out in the attached financial statements.
The net movement in funds for the year amounted to a surplus of £20,655. The
retained reserves at 31 March 2024 amounted to £123,510.
The Management Committee has been aware of the need to comply with good practice
guidelines on free reserves and ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION - KURDISH &
TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE policy is included in the notes to the accounts.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Management Committee has examined the major risk which RWA - Kurdish &
Turkish Women's Centre faces and believe that maintaining our free reserves at a
reasonable level, combined with our annual review of the controls over key financial
systems will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The
Management Committee have also examined other operational and business risks
which we face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigat8 the
significant risks.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
The Charity does not have fixed assets.
FUNDS AVAILABLE
The present level of funding is adequate to support the continuation of the Charity's
activities for the medium term, and the Management Committee considers the financial
position of the Charity to be satisfactory.
VOLUNTEERS
ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION - KURDISH & TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE
recognises the significant contributions made by volunteers.
Sign......
.Lara Gun
Date 20112124
Management Committee

ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION - KURDISH & TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 st March 2024, which
are set out on pages 11 to 15
Respective responsibilities of Management Committee and examiner
The Management Committee (who are also the directors of the company for the
purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
Management Committee considers that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and
is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given
by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Bas18 of Independant examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general 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 or disclosures in the accounts and
seeking explanations from you as a Management Committee concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit and consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the
statement below.
Independent examiner's Statsment
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies
Act 2006., and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the
accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with
the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice
Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met. or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
rstanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 2311212024
Ade Adeb
For London Accountancy P
161 Sumner Road
London SE15 6JL
A, ACMA
ctice
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ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Fund
2024
Total
2023
Total
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donatlons, Grants & Legaei•5
7.615 169,726 177,341 154,377
Total Incoming Resources
7,615 169,726 177,341 154,377
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities
8.635 148,051 156,686 142.411
Total Re80urces Expended
8,636 148,051 166,686 142,411
Net Incoming Resources
-1,020
21,675. 20,655 11,966
Prior Year Adjustment Deferred Income
31,704
Fund Balance Brought Forward
41,664
61.191 102,855 59.185
Fund Balance Carrled Forward
40,644
82,866 123,510 102,855

ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
124.760
107,538
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors falling due within one year
Deferred Income
PAYE/HMRC INIC
Trade creditors
3,733
950
1,250
4.683
102,865
123,510
Fund8:
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
40.644
82,866
41,664
61,191
TOTAL FUNDS
123,510
102,856
The financial statements were approved by the Management Committee on
Lara Gun and signed on its behalf by
Sign.....................,..........................Lara Gun
Date 20112124
Management Committee
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ROJ WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION - KURDISH & TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
{ a ) Basis of preparation
(i)
These accounts are the Accounts of ROJ Women's Association
Kurdish & Turkish Women's Centre.
These accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis and
include income and expenditure as they are earned or incurred,
rather than as cash is received or paid.
(iii) The recommendations of the Statement of Recommended
Practice have been followed in the preparation of these
accounts
( b ) Fund Accounting
The Charity's general fund consists of funds, which the Charity
may use for its purposes at its discretion.
The Charity's restricted funds are those where the donor has
imposed restrictions on the use of the funds, which are legally
binding,
(i)
( c ) Voluntary Income
All voluntary income is included upon receipt.
Grants receivable are credited to income immediately
( d ) Inv88tment Income
Credit is taken for interest when the interest falls due for payment.
{ e ) Administration Expenditure
Administration expenditure comprises costs incurred in running the
Charity. Where applicable, some of these costs have been treated as
direct charitable expenditure.
{fj CREDITORS
2024
2023
Accountancy Fees
PAYEIHMRCINIC
Deferred Income
1,250
950
3,733
(g)
All the deferred income in the previous accounts have now been
recognised as income in this financial statements.
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ROJ WOMEN'SASSOCIATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Fund
Fund
Total
2024
Total
2023
Incomlng Resources:
Donatfions, Grants and Legacl88:
Main Grant Big Lottery
London Community Foundation
Inkaan Reg Chanty
Rosa Fund
Haringey Council
City of London
Hackney Council
The Bridge
ASDA Fund
Leather Sellers
Groundwork UK
Sport England Fund
Lonkurfimes Earthquake eveni
Day-mer Turk
Refund VIrtUs UK
Prism Gift Fund
Public Voice
Donaiions
Total Incoming resources
11,680 11.680
14,118
54.000 54.000 34.881
34.213
38.400 38.400 20.787
7.920
7.920
4.644
43.100 43.100 21,550
650
5,348
650
5,348
1.500
1.000
9,000
9,000
9896
278
278
4,865
4.865
227
5000
1,500
5061
7,616 169,726 177,341 154,377
2.100
2.100
RESOURCES EXPENDED:
Charltable a¢tlvltl•8:
Salaries
Tax l National insurance
Sessional workers
HR Process Training
Rent and rales
Queen Jubilee Expenses
Therapist
Texlile Project Expenses
Outreach
Workshop
Textile Piojeth- Hall Hire
Insurance
Laptop
Telephone
Donations.Earthquake evern
E-mail space
rr i Admin expenses
Website
Advertisement
Printing
Membership
Accountancy
Payroll semces
Bank Charges
Sundry Expenses
Totsl R•sour¢es Expended
0 122,480 122.480 82.744
3.419
3,419 12.046
4.090
6.308
2,785
1.487
1.487
3,944
2,520
1,000
3.944
2.520
1,000
6.054
19021
830
859
1,302
350
587
6.632
1.468
6,632
1,4b8
451
451
845
4,752
845
4.752
1.385
1056
658
150
156
912
405
950
586
780
3.457
780
3,457
288
1.250
491
37
288
1.250
491
37
562
8,635 148,051 156,686 142,411
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