MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield
{ Registsred charity. Nurnber 1125763)
(Company Ltd by Guarantee No. 06639255)
Flnanclal statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Contents
Page
Legal and administrative information
Trustees, report
Examiners report
Balance sheet
Statemenl of financial activities
Notes to the accounts
10-11

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield
Legal and administrative information
Trustees
Dr Ogo Osammor
Janice Marks
Dr Mohamud Ege
Ibado Abdi
Chair
Trpasurer
Registered Charity number
1125763
ompany Ltd by Guarantee number
06639255
Principal Address
8 Paradise Street
Sheffield
S12DF
Independent Examiner
Craig Williarnson
White Rose Accounting for Charities
The Ghyll
Threapland
Aspatria
CA7 2EL
Bank
Co-operative Bank plc
78182 Pinstone Street
Sheffield
S12PH

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffleld
Trustee's report
The Trustees pr8sent their 8nnug1 report and financi81 statements for the year ended 31 Maroh 2024 which
are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companie8 Act
purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum
and Articles ofAssociation, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financlal Reporting
Standards for Smaller Entities.
Structure? governance and management
The chafily is govererned by its memorandum and articles of association incorporated
on 7 July 2008 and was enterad on th8 RegI5ter of Charities eff&clive from 8 September 2008.
The organisation's finances and pollcies are administered and overseen by 8 Management Group
made up of the Trustees who are elected by the member8,
Both paid staff and volunteers are involved in the day to day running of the project.
The trustees who served during the year are listed on page 2 on the report.
Information for potentlal Trustees is made available before each A.G.M and new Trustees
are voted on at the Annual General Meeting.
Objoctives and actlvltles
The Objects of the organisalion include..
Cl To relieve poverty, sickness 8nd the distress arising therefrom of Som811
persons livlng in Sheffield and districts. Who are suffering from mental
Illness or mental incapacity, by assisllng such persons to obtain full right8
and privileges as citizens
to provide facilities for counselling end support and leisure actlvities for
Sornali people who are suffering from mental illness or mental incapacity In
the area of benefit in the interests of social welfare and the object of
improvlng thelr conditions of Ilfe
i) to advance the education of the public in all mallers of health issues for
Somall people who are suffering from menlal illness or mental Incapacity in
the area of benefit.
Financlal Revlew
Income for the year is shown at £169,784 (2023.. £159,996) and this is mostly from
grant funding which is listed on the notes to the accounts. Expenditure Is shown at £180,403
12023. £154,787) with a year end carried forward of unrestricted funds b8lance of £167,544
{2023.' £150,791)
Reserves pollcy
The reserNes are needed to ensure that Maan can continue ils servlces in limes when the funding
received does not cover the costs of the provision of services, Our aim is to maintain reserv@s equal to
twelve months running costs.
Pub15c beneflt ststement
Maan Somali Mental Heallh Sheffield addresses the needs of m8mbers of the Somali Community
experiencing severe endurlng mental health problems and supporting Sheffield NHS and other statutory
provider agencies in order to contribute lo a more effective delivery of mainstream services.

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheifigld
Trustee's report contlnued
Achlevements and performance
One to one support
During the past year, we hav8 8UPPOrted 50 individuals on their mental health recovery journeys. For
some, we provided more focused Interaction through one-on-one support 8essions. These sessions
¢ccurred weekly, bi-weekly, or more frequently, depending on the individu81's needs, especially when
experiencing very low mood. For this second gTOUP, W8 tailored our support lo their varying18vels of n@ed.
This involves assisting them in accessing mental health, social care, and wider wellbelng service
Our one to one 5UPPOrt has msd& significant impact on the lives of th& service users and their families, for
example supporting people to be aw8re of the importance of annual health checks with their GP'S enabled
a wider awareness of multiple health issues which impact on each person's well-being. By offering
personal centr8d and timely support, we supported many of Ih8lr way to m8ntal health r@¢overy, ensuring
that they have access to the ¢8re. The person centred approach ensur8d that services users felt
understood, valuad and 8UPPOrted through their recovery joumey.
We created Space and encouraged service user in participating in community activities, fostering a sense
of belonging and reducing social isolatlon. We supported our service users by visiting their homes, mental
health hospital units, communlty café and drop in Maan office. We provided regular emotion81 support to
improve their mental heallh outcomes, Our trained staff also supported in developing a system of coping
strategies and buildlng resilience
Maan continues to SUPPDrt service users in a one capacity. In addition we support informal peer support
sessions / outings between saNice us8rs as well as support thelr engagemènt community based
events, encouraging positive soclal contact. Durlng Ramadan we macle Sure that isolated servlce users
were supported and able to celebrate the se8son appropriat61y. We support service user8 in th8
communllies and as part of regular In.Reach visits lo mental health wards and unlls. We are often the
conlinuaiion of support Icommunication people have when leaving a unlt lo retum to living in the
community. We have an increase in the number of Somsli people who are having difficulties in
understanding and accesslng Mental health services.
Carers and famlly support
We continue to 8UPPOrt carers, family members in a ￿SponSive way. We have held s88sion within the
Burngreave Women's Wg11-being Group sessions where carers and family members are able to take part
in regular social contact 8esslons. Each session has an underlying well-being focus dependlng on the
needs of group members.Carers family members have highlighted that it is important lo look after yourself
when caring for others. Examples have been shared about how stressful and emotionally draining caring
for someone with mental health problems.
Within small group discussion with other carers we have supported c8rers and family members to identify
ways lo find ways to look after their own health, find activities thai help relaxation and have social contact
with other community members through activities such as Burngreave Women's Wellbeing Group. We
promote self-care as an import8nt part of carers and famlly members being able to support others. 'Look
after yoursalf, to be able Io 8UPPOrt othersl,
Wider communlty workshops
Maan's aim is to promote mental health and well-being within the Somali community by combating th8
stigma around mental health issues We are actively working through community development initiatives,
which include promoting healthy eating and physical exercise to prevent mental and physical heallh
problems.
Maan successfully dellvered 14 workshops to wider community and trained 10 Somali organisations and
groups 'Exploring Mental Health and wellbeing As part of these infonTral learning gath8rings discussions
looking at personal and wider community perceptions of mental health across the Somali Community The
themes of Maan workshops we gain from our community development work at grass roots levels.
Community development approachas underpins all our public heallh work.
495 Somali community members 8ttended these events. Some of these participants have lived
experiences of d8aling with mental health issues. Maan's awareness has increased community lo talk
about their feelings, seeking help earlier and understands the spectrum Df the mental health illness,

MAAN Somall Mental Health Sheffleld
Trustee's roport Cgntinued
Dlab&tes awareness campalgn
Maan continue raising awareness of the growing health conc8rn, specific to the Somall community, 8round
rising numbers of people with type 2 diabetes. We're aware that thls 18 a widespread issue. We woulcl
welcome being able lo identify the specifi'c demographics of people impacted by this, We also have a
growing body of evidence from our staff, community members and service users who have improved and
removed the. dangers of diabeles by making diet, exercise, and other life changes, 11 is important that
across generations we are able to encourage and stimulate awareness that type 2 diabetes 18 reversible.
Vve supported individuals in pre and actual diabetes diagnosis to b& able to monitor and track any
changes that they are ab18 to make. Thi8 would bulld on the existing case stories w8 have lo encourage
and reach others. We would also Ilke to identify structural and 80cial factors which Impact on people'8
health. In addressing health inequalities, we will continue to work alongside the community lo build
learer plctLrre of challengès end opportunities facing the Somali communlly well-being. People with
mental health are like have complex physical issues and this Included diabetic. Using a traffic light system
to monitor understanding about diabetes is 8 simple and effective way Maan is usin9 to a88ess and
communicate the level of comprehensiv8 among Maan service Lisers and community members.
Burngreave Women's Wellbelng Group
We continued to déliver 3 to 4 workshops monthly wlth Ihe Burngreave Womèn's Well-being Group. A
Community Devalopmanl & Well.b&lng session Is explorlng actions and stra18gle8 the build the capaclty of
g￿lIp members and mothers to lock after their own and children's well-being whilst bein9 aware of mental
health literacy through informal play, art, Somali singing, dancing and social contact. This including
reflections on the Smpacl of physlcal activities on m@nlal i emotional wellbeing In addllion to positive social
contact with other people. Reducing isol8tion, loneliness and stress were some of the themes explored.
Women look part in Chair-Aerobics exercise8, Ribbon and scarf juggling activitie8 in addition lo Somali
dancing and slnging The group also used Islamic verses and images to do art-based colounng activities.
We explored ways to personally, collectively and within family settings how to m8intaln wellbeing and
reduce isolation. Much of the sessions were led by service user8 With Ilved experiences
Feedback from service users who are now taking a lead role In planning, and running the Burngreave
Women's Wellbeing Group is Ihal they appreciate having the regular time lo meet other women in th@
Muslim community regardless of background. One woman, who previously lived in a care home setting,
says that she gets practical ideas from Other women aboLJt managing her home in the community. She
also likes that oth8rs appreciate her skills sharing Such 88 teaching knitting, ciocheling or helping lo lead
the group in Chair-A&robics s8$sions. Another s&rvic& user who doesn't speak Somali Ilkes lo b& among
other Somali women who don't Judge her and appreciate il when she offers Ideas and thoughls about
Issues such as diet, 8xercise and managing good mood.

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheflield
Trustee's report continued
Trainlng service providersljolnt worklng
We provided cultural competency training to Endcliff8 Ward to belter understand the Somali servic6 users
Ihat they $uppoit. In Maan AGM and Community Corlference at Verclon Recreation Centre 15th June 2023
The theme Challenglng Barriers and Building Vlsions of Inclusion. The event included small group
workshop sessions where K)articipant8 including servlce providers, community members and service users
discussed challenges and barriers of accessing support al different stages of n8eds. Out of 83
participants, 21 were service providers.
We also provided a presentation on Somall Mental Wellbeing to University of Sheffield's Sludent Fair
Health Conference.
Volunteers, contrlbutlon to Maan's story
Our volunteers sre the backbone of Maan and help and support us wlth workshops and seminars. They
are also active in our weekly physical activities. They inthpire the communily and as a result have many
groups lake p8rt In activities such as weekly walks around the Burngreave area. Our volunteers come
from a range of backgrounds and communities including medical students from Sheffield University and
Hallam University. We appreciate the commitment glven by our volunteers. Puring this y8ar we traine¢
and recruited 14 volunteers. Maan appreciated our volunteers, role in promoting the walkin9 campaign in
the community.
Trustees responslbllltles for the flnanclal statement8
Company and charity law requires the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each
financial period which show the slate of affairs of Ikie charity and of nel income or
expenditure of the Charity for that period. In preparlng those flnanclal statements, the
Trustees are requlred to..
tj select suitable accounting pollcies and apply them con8lStenlly,'
El make judgements and estimates th81 are reasonable and prudent.
U prepare the financial slatemènls on the going concern basis Linless il
is inappropriate to presume thal the charlly will contlnue
in operation.
U slate wlielher applicable accounling standards of recommended
practlce have been followed sublecl to any departures disclosed
and explained In the financial statements.
The Trusteès are re8ponsible for keeping proper accounting records
which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime th6 financial position of the charity
and enable the Trustees lo prepare fin8nci81 statements. The Trustees
are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and henc@ for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularitieg.
Thio report has been prepared in accordance with Ihe special provisions for small companies under Part
15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This reportwas approved by the Trustees on 95
th
ir behalf
and is $1gned on
Di. Ogo Osammor
Chair

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield
Independent Examine￿9 report on the Accounts of
MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffleld
for the year ended 31 March 2024
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are Set out on
pages8to11.
Respective responsibllitles of trustees and examlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider 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 rnyself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible
for independent examination, it is my responsibility to..
El examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
Q to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145 {5){bl of the 2011 Act., and
tj to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Bas18 of independent exarnlnfrr's report
My examlnation 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 trustees
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 lo whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examlner's 8tatement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
(1) which gives rne 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 understanéing of
the account
e reached.
Signed..
Craig Williamson
Wttite Rose Accounting for Charities
The Ghyll
Threapland
Aspatria
CA7 2EL
Date.

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
Company number: 06639255
2024
2023
Notes
Current Assets
Debtors
Balance at Bank and cash
Total Current Assets
Creditor8: amounts falling due
wlthln one year
Net current assetsl(liabilities)
Total a8sets less Gurrent Ilabllitles
Creditor8: amount8 falling due
after one year
Net Assets
4,166
175,280
179,445
188,851
188,851
(525)
188,326
(500)
178,945
188,326
178,945
188,326
178,945
Represented By
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income fund
20,782
167,544
188,326
28,154
150,791
178,945
For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to gxemption
from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies.
Directorfs responsibilitles,,
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for
the year in question in accordance with section 476,
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wlth the requirements
of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable
to companies subjeci to the small companies r89ime.
The financial statements are approved by the Trustees on
on its behalf b
and signed
Dr Ogo Osammor
Chair
Janice Marks
Treasurer

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield
Statement of flnancial actlvitles
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Rostricted Unrestricted
2024
2023
Notei
Income for
Income from Charitable activities
Grants and contracts
Income from generated funds
Other income
97,245
72,539
169,784
159,916
80
Investment income
Total incoming resources
97,245
72,539
169,784
159,996
ResoU￿e8 expended
Charitable aciivities:
Wages, Nl and payroll Service
Staff expenses
Insurance
Premises costs
Printing, stationery and publications
Telephone and postage
Equipment and softwai'e
Membership and Registration Fees
Volunteer expenses
Training and conference
Project events and activities
Accountancy & independent examination
Other expenses
Total resources exponded
89,259
1,638
1,075
5,442
118
2,067
354
852
100
1,534
2,178
37,708
984
1,387
4,071
993
777
3,518
126,967
2,622
2,462
9,513
1,111
2,844
3,872
852
139
2,034
5,891
525
1,570
160,403
124,437
1,539
1,896
9,116
1,316
2,792
2,246
876
39
500
3,713
525
1,570
55,786
3,500
5,724
500
846
154,787
104,817
Net Incomlngl(outgoing) resourcag
(7,372)
16,753
9,381
5,209
Total funds brought foward
28,154
150,791
178,945
173,737
Total funds carried forward
20,782
167,544
188,325
178,945

MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield
Note5 to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
1 A¢¢ounting Policle8
(a) Basis of preparation
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companips Act 2006 the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), and the
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102 (effective from January 2015 and updated with
effect from January 2016) - (the Charities SORP IFRS102)), as modified for smaller charities.
The Charlty meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined under FRS1 Q2.
{b) Income
Income from grants is recognised wh8n the charity has entitlement to the funds, any perform8nce
conditions attached to the grants have been m&t, it is probable that the income will be received and
the amount can b6 messured reliably and is not deferred.
(c) Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor, Expenditure which meets
the criteria is identified to the fund together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.
(d) General Funds
Unrestricted Funds are other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without furthE
specified purpose and are avallable as general funds.
Designated funds ar& unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their
discretion to set aside to use for 8 spacifi¢ purpose
(a) Resoui'ces expended
MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield is not VAT registered.
Expenditure is r8cognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a
third party , it is probable that Settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be
measurod reliably.
(f) Tangible Fixed AS￿￿@t$ and Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each
asset over its useful life.
(g) Fund Accounting
Funds held by the charity are either restricted funds or unrestricted general funds. Unrestricted funds
are fun(Js which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the
trustees. Restricted funds that can only be used for 8 particular restricted purposes within the
objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds a￿ raised for
particular restricted purposes.
(h) Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where has a present obligation resulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amouni due to sellle the
obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
(1> Pensions
MAAN Somali Mental Health Sheffield are contracted to NEST to provider their workplace pension
scheme,
NEST is a multi-employ8r, defined contribution occupational pension sch@me that has master trust
status.

MAAN Somali Mental Health Shoffleld
Notes to the flnancial statements
for tho year ended 31 March 2024
2 Debtors
Total
2024
Total
2023
Trade Debtors
4,186
3 Credltors: amoun18 falllng due wlthln on8 year
These are amounts owed by th8 group bul not paid during the accountlng period.
They are in respect of..
Total
2024
Total
2023
Trade crèditor8
525
625
500
500
4 Grants and contracts..
Total
2024
Total
2023
R98trictsd
Unreslrlcled
contracts:
Sheffield City Council
Self Directed Support
Grant8'.
Dai't)ull Wbllbeing
Reaching Communllie8
Sheffield CCG
Sheffield Health and Social Care (SHSC)
Sheffield Community Contract Tracers
Voluntary Action Shefield
45,834
9,705
45,834
9,705
50,000
4,251
86e
95,999
8,300
97,245
97,245
12,000
12,000
500
5,000
72,539
5,000
169,784
97,246
159,916
5 Salaries and trustee remuneratlon.,
Total
2024
Total
2023
Salaries'.-
Gross salarie8
Social security c0818
Pension co$18
Associate fees
Payroll charges
108,311
4,176
8,531
5,318
631
126,967
108,578
4,176
8.140
4,982
561
124,437
Trustees received no reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses nor any
remuneration during ih8 year.
6 Restricted funds
Total
Expendltura
Total
Carried
fotward
Brought
forward
Income
Reaching Communities
Yorkshire Sport Foundation
26,670
1,484
28,154
97,245
(103,545)
{1,072)
1104,617)
20,370
412
20,782
97,245