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WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORD FOR THE YEARENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Objectives and Activities Our mission is to significantly improve the quality of lrfe for our clients, fostering empowennent. healing, and tranSfOrn￿tion to help survivors tbrive. We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to individual need4 creating care pathways that facilitste genuine choices and sustainable recovery. Women and Girls Network's core objectives and activities encompass: l. Therapeutic Services Providing specialised, holistic Iherapy to support the healing and recovery of wornen and girls who have endured various fomis of gendered violence, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. 2. Advocacy Servlte$ Providing a comprehensive advocacy support to women and girls. encompassing a wide spectrum of needs such as assistance with legal proceedings. housing, immigration matters, and financial concerns. We have specialised services for young women also as part of our service offer. 3. Training Init5Atives Offering training programs to enhance understandin& raise awareness, and promote best practices among individuals and organisations working with survivors of gendered violence. 4. Research and Information Dissemination Conducting research and sharin8 relevant inforniation to empower women who hav¢ experienced violence and those supporting them, enabling infornied decision-making. WGN Partnersbips Ascent Service (funded by London Councils) This service is part of a partnership where WGN is the Lead Partner. Together the partnership deltvers support to clients Pan-London across 15 partner services including Ashian4 AWRC (Asian Women's Resource Centre), Each, CIAC (Chinese Infomiation and Advice Centre). Woman's Tn￿t, LAWRS (Latin American Wom¢n's Rights Service), IMECE, JWA (Jewish Women's Aid), Nia, ROW (Rights of Women), Solace, RASASC (now hanged to RSCL- Rape Crisis South London), IKWRO (Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation) and SBS (Southall Black Sisters). Underthis service we offer counselling. WGN Advice servi¢es and Advice Casework, which we will go into more depth about throughout this report. London Survivors Gateway This partnership is made up of 6 services, with WGN ￿ the Lead Partner. The other services are Galop, RASASC (now known as RSCL), Nia, Solace and Respond. Under this service WGN offers the Gateway Helpline, Emotional Support sessions via our Sexual Violence Helpline, WGN Advice services, Body therapy ￿ry1¢e$, Advice Casework and WGN MD ISVA services. All of which will be detailed throughout this report.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL BEPORT (INCLUDNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 WGN EHP (MOPAC P&CT and Ascent EIIP) WGN is also part of 2x EHP service partnerships alongside LAWBS, SBS, IKWRO, Respond, Ashian4 Nt tL4SASC (now known as RSCL) and Solace with AWRC as the Lead Partn¢r for both. CouRAGEus Service This partnership is made up of 8 service& with WGN as the Lead Partner. The other services are SBS, JWA, R¢spond, ll(WRO, Ashian4 Solace WoTnen'5 Aid and Galop. Ascent MOPAC+ Solace is the Lead Partner ftir this partnership that offers advocacy via our Advice Casework team. Other partners include those who are part of the As¢¢nt S¢rYic¢ that WGN Ieads. NHS RCC WGN is the Lead Partner for NHS RCC, which provides counsellin& outreach and training and pre-trial support via Solace, Nia and RASASC. WGN provides Outreach and Training, as well as counselling via this funder. Therapeutic Services Our primary focus remains addressing the needs of women and girls rewvering from gendered violence, including the delivery of culturally sensitive ¢ouns¢lling services. Each counselling request begins with an assessment to deterniine its appropriateness for the individual and to identify the most effective th¢rdpeutic approach. We offer professional counselling services for women who have experienced various fO￿S of violence, delivered within a culturally sensitive framework that provides tailored therapeutic interventions. Our approa¢h involves an initial assessmentto deterniine the suitability of counselling and identify the most effective counselling method for each individual. Ascent Project This project offers counselling to women and girls aged 14+ who have endured any fonn of gendered violence either recent or historic. Our services within the Ascent Project include: l. Ascent Counsellino: Offering one-on-one counselling to women and girls who have experienced domestic and sexual violence 2. Aseent Ending Hamful Praetices: Specialised long-terni counselling for women who have encountered harniful practices, such as female genital mutilation. so-called honour-based violence, and forced marriage, whether recent or historic. West London Rape Crisis Service (WLRCC) We operate a specialised counselling service for women who have faced recent or historic sexual violence, including childhood sexual abuse, rape, prostitution, sexual assaulL harassment, and exploitation. Our central location in Ealing, along with satellite venues in BrenL Harrow, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, and Hounslow, ensures accessibility.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT IINCLUDllqG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our services within WLRCC include: I. MOPAC Counselling: Offering one-t￿one counselling to women and girls who have endured any forni of sexual violence either recent or historic. 2. NHS RCC Counselling: Funded by the NHS, this seryice supports women and girls aged 14+ who have endured sexual violence and are Currently in or have gone through the criminal justice system. Body therapy and Coaching: Offering one-to-one Aromatherdpy Massage or online Wellbeing and Coaching sessions lo survivors. 4. Ending Harniful Practice5 (MOPAC P&CT & Ascent EHP): Specialised long-tenn counselling for women who have encountered harmful practices, such as female genital Mutilation. so-caIled honour-based violence, and forced marriage, whether recent or historic. 5. DAISV Counselling: Offers counselling and grounding sessions. including specifically for Black and Global Majority women and girls living within West London. This service offers counselling online and in-person and is for women aged 14+ who have endured all foms of gender-bascd violence. CouRAGEus Counselling (part of the Young Women's Advocacy Project) We operate a specialised counselling service ftsryoung women and girls who have witnessedor experienced any fonn of violence or abuse. This service is for clients aged 14- 25 yrs who are minoritised in some way (E.g. black or global majority. LGBT+, living with a disability etc.) and is Pan-London working acros5 all London boroughs. Advocacy Services The Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy Service (ISVA) B&8ed at the West London Rape Crisis Centre. our ISVA service provide5 practical and emotional support to suryivors of recent and historic sexual violence within the West London Boroughs. This support ¢nwmp&5ses assistancethrough the criminal justice process and addresses irnmediate needsto ensure safety and sustainable T￿0very. We offer specialist ISVAS for survivors with multiple disadvantages as well as an ISVA for black and global majority women specifically. this is to address the inequalities in reporting and institutional rdcism these survivors endure when it comes to the criminaljustiGe system. Last year we Iso introduced two Brief Intervention ISVA roles for short-tetm ¢a5¢wo￿, whilst they wait for more longer-t¢rn) supp)rt, in ord¢r for th¢m to m¢¢t sp¢cific CJS milestones without undue delay. The Dedicated London Sexual Violence Helpline Part of the Ascent partnership with Women's Ai4 Refuge, and RASASC. this helpline offers integrated services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence throughout London, providing immediate practical and emotional support and directing individuals to other support services. The WGN Sexual Violence Helpline caters to women and girls who have experienced gendered violence.

WOMEN AND GIBLS NC,TWOiiK TRUSTEES'AWNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Young Women's Service Uur multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive support for young people aged 10 to 25 through two specialist teams: the Advocacy Team and the Prevention Team. Our projects, funders include MOPAC RCC and CouRAGEus MOPAC. Services within the Young Women's Service include: l. CouRAGEus: A unique pan-London project for Black and Global Majority young women and girls, created in partnership with 10 leading VAWG specialist organisations. It offers specialised advocacy, counselling. resilience, and prevention programs for those experiencing gendered violenc4 mental health issues. and multiple disadvantages. We focus on supporting Black and Global Majority young women experiencing intersectional disadvantage. recognising the compounding effects of structural rncism and inequalities at these intersections. 2. Community Engagement Worker: Our CEW has regular workshops at Saint Gabriel Secondary School, Latin American Youth Fornm. and Community Evenings at Stoke Newington Secondary School. She collaiK)rates with other CEWS within th¢ partnerships to deliver woknhops and training to professionals. 3. Young Women's Advocacy Serviee: Providing one-on-one advocw support and casework in Collaboration with relevant agencies to ensur¢ the welfare and wellbeing of young women who have ¢xp¢ri¢nced gendered violence. We also raise awareness of gendered violence issues through themed workshops and casework for early intervention. The Advice Service One of the largest pmjects in the Ascent partnership, providing specialist and generi¢ advice services for women and girls affected by gender-based violence through individual advice and group work. Services are available through two London Hubs in Ealing and Islington, along with spokes ￿rosS London boroughs to increase accessibility while mTrtigatAng barriers associated with crossing borough boundaries. Training Initiatives We develop and deliver ac¢rediled training programs as part of the Ascent second-tier support project. Our goal is to enhance the sU5tainability of organisations providing services to those affected by sexual and domestic violence across London. This includes a¢¢redited training, expert-led sessions, seminars, BMER network events, borough surgerie4 and personalxsed support. Our training team offers the following: AC￿ed]￿d Training 2. One Day Courses 3. Expert-Led Seminar5 4. Bespoke Training 5. National and International Training

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, BEPORD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Community Engagement Work We have a Community Engagement Wod(er who provid¢5 the following to professionals and survivors: Training for Professionals and community stakeholders on VAWG issues, specialising in the needs and experiences of Black and minoritised young wornen. Experts by Experience Programme: opFrf)rtunities to amplify the voices of young peopl¢ and support them to become change makers. Research and Information Dissemination This year, our research and dats dissemination efforts were significantly shaped by the need to prepare for fjjnding renewals across several key projects. A major focus was supporting the Leading Lights assessment for WLRCC, during which we disseminated equaIities data and provided valuable insights into client demographics and the overall reach of the project. Much of our data extraction work was aligned with these assessments and bid preparation activities, ensuring our evidence base was strong and relevant. We also began preparing for the upcotning IK)ndon Councils bid for 202P26 and were pleased to secure continued ￿ndIng for projects including CouRAGEus, MOPAC P&CT, and DASV during the year. Fund-raising standards information In January 2025, we were delighted to tntroduce aFundraising Manager to the team. Thi5 role is central to securing sustainable ￿ndIn& developing strong ￿lationShIpS with ￿nderS, and aligning fimding opportunities with our mission and service delivery. Our new Fundrdising Manager brings a b￿adth of experience in securing funding and delivering impactful Programmes within the non-profit sector, parti¢ularly in supporting survivors of gender- based violence. With a strong track record in strategic leadership, stakeholder managemenL and programme design. they have successfully secured funding from local and pan-London authority grnnts, major trusts such as City Bridg¢ Trust, Comic Relief, Children in Need. The National Lottery Fund, and national government sources in¢luding the Home Office and NHS. They have already made a significant Contribution to WGN by supporting successfijl bids for NHS contracts, Couk4GEus, AscenL and most recently leading our ￿ndIng application to MOPAC for our sexual violence services. Women and Girls Network continue to use Easyfundraising so that people can donate via their shopping, and we do still accept dired donations via PayPal. We had also previously taken part in online fundraising events such as The Big Give but we did not participate in that this year. Achievements and Performance Womell and Girls NetTrvork Training Women and Girls Network's training department delivers trainiJ]g courses that are accr￿lted through the Open College Network (OCN). WGN'S training is aimed at front line professionals working within the VAWG sector. The objectives of the training services are to validate learners, prior and current knowledge. as well as to provide opportunities to further enhance and develop awareness, knowledg¢ and skills of learners.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'AWNUAL REPORT (INCLUDtNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 In 2024-25 we delivered the following trainings: Sexual VAol¢iikne A¢ci'edited T￿lI}ing Understanding and W0￿1ng with Harnifjjl Practices Professional Resilience and Self-care Training Dyin8 to Live- Understanding and Working with Suicidality Accredited Training Ending Harniful Practice A range of Expert led seminon, and internal trainings were also delivere(L for example, focused on safeguarding. Counselling and Body Therapies WGWS core counselling service is dedicated to supporting women in their recovery from gender-based violence. Clients are provided with flexible contracts, ranging from 15 sessions to one year. The deterniination of individuaI contracts and therapy goals is a collaborative process with the client during the assessment phase. WGN'S clinical model is grounded in a strengths-bascd and evid¢nc¢-bas¢d approach, with a focus on personal empowerment and achieving GompTehensive and sustainable recovery. Therapeutic infrrventions prioritise the direct management of trauma consequences, tailoring them to the unique needs of each client. These interventions are chard¢l¢ris¢d by their complexity, multimodality, holisrn, and alignment with the individual's trauma pathway. Outcomes Clinical services at WGN use various monitoring and evaluation systems to assess therapeuti¢ prowss and clinical effectiveness. WGN relies on two main evaluation sySten￿. Clinical Outcomcs in Routine Evaluation (CORE) and The Data Processing Management System (DPMS). These evaluation tools are Complemented by Client feedback mechanisms to ensure client-centred service delivery. CORE is a recognised therapeutic outcomes database employed by NHS psychological services. It gathers and analyses qualitative and quantitative dats through a four-domain questionnaire administered before and after therapy. This questionnaire assesses ¢lients' fi)n¢tioning levels, problem areas, risk factors, and wellbeing. CORE clinical reports provide in-depth analysis of individual client progress and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. DPMS, developed by Rape Crisis England and Wales. incorporates clinical standards from Women's Aid and BACP. It focuses on identifying trauma rnarkers associated with gender-based violence. The databa￿ collects aThd analyses both qiialitative and qiiantitative information. allowing trackTng of individiial client. pra8ress in terms nf 5¢rvices awe5sed, such as Counselling. helpline SUPPOTL group4 body therapies and advocacy. It also helps identify clinical outcomes. AdditionaIly, feedback 5Utveys and evaluation fonns are used to gauge client satisfaction with the services. GDPR- approved plarfornis like Su￿eY Monkey and Text Magic are utilised to collect this data. During 202412025 Ascent Counselling Service Women and Girls Network delivers innovative and effective counselling services for women and girls who have experienced all forn]s of gendered violence in London. We provide women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services. WGN has a specialised clinical model referred to as the Holistic Empowernlent Recovery Model developed to work with survivors of gendered violen¢e. Therapeutic engagement consists of multifocal holistic interventions to address the global impact of trauma in a phased approach from a strengths-based

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT {tNCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 perspective. Therapy is attuned to diversity and aims to be significant, relevant and sensitive to meet clients, cultural expe¢tations. Therap¢utic work aims to support clients, movement and transition from suryivorto thriver. promoting totsi and sustainablc r¢¢ovcry. The Ascent Counselling Service provides counsclling to women and girls aged 14 years upwards. We provide both in person and remote counselling options and have offi¢es and satellites across London. This service is provided to women and girls living in lh¢ following clusters: West Quadrant: H&F, Brent, Eallng, Harrow and Hounslow. North Quadrant.. K&C and Westminster. South Quadrant: Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. In 2024-25, we received 129 referrals for Ascent CounselIing. The largest referrers included the London Survivors Gateway, IAPT and self-referrals, Here are the outcomes for the year through COREnet's Benefits of Therapy fonn (taken from the 'End of Therapy. forni which is an evaluation of the client's progress after receiving a fijll counselling contract). This data relates to 63 clients who ended therapy in the period: 780/0 of clients benefitted from an increase in personal insight and understanding 99Yo of clients benefitted from being able to explore their feclingslproblems 890/0 of clients b¢nefitted from being able to express their feelingslproblems 900/0 of clients developed better coping mechanisms and strategies 500A were supported in accessing ongoing prnctical help 580/0 reported having better control, planning and decision makin8 810/0 reported an improvement in their overall general wellbeing 72 % reported an irnprovement to their mentsl health symptoms 750/0 reported improved day to day functioning 850/0 reported improved personal relationships The Ascent counselling service delivered 1,471 counselling sesslons and in total, we supported 242 survivors who were either receiving service or on our waiting list. Of these, 103 received a thernpy contract within the period. 54 had a planned closure, 17 wete still in therapy at the year end and 36 declined service after being booked iffj disengaged or went back on our waiting list due to issues around their availability or it not being the right time for trauma infornied work. 109 were on our waiting Ilst going into 2025-26 at the year end, 30 had disengaged or declined service whilst waiting for support. Feedba¢k for Aseent Counselling service 2024-25: Of the 24 clients who answered our feedback survey this year: 950/0 reported that they experienced mental health improvements whilst accessing the service 950/0 reported an increase in Motivatio￿ self-esteem and confidence 920/0 reported improved self-care strategies and more positive coping mechanisms 91Yo (16 survivors) were on our risk register and of these 940/0 (15 survivors) felt our support enhanced their sense of wellbeing 84% reported increased feelings of safety 92Yfj reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the service they received and the professional providing them with support during the pcriod

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT {NCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Here Are some quotes from elients for Aseent Counselling Servlce 202¥25: "Ijmsl w4ft1 Io say) you gmys ¢7re doing an am￿{n8 jobl Jt helped me a lot, andI hope I can lake more olyour weubdng sesslons. I can manage my slress and anvety beller• andfocujing ll￿re on personal healih and growlh" "Iwas shown kindneFs andunderslanding but the slajy. J'vepassed onyour conlad lo afewpeopl&" "Ileel I made greal slrldes as a Irt of emortons and Issues ¢an¢ up and J was able to gel rid ollhtn My *her￿ls¢ was wondeTfuL Ilikedher very much dndfoundthut sheprovldedlnslghtsfor "Ifeel ihts Is a vlial servlce and wlihoul li Iwo#ld h4ve struggledgreaÉly lo gel through posl trauma ond rec￿1 ?erienca" Domestic Abuse Isexual Violence Service This service is for black and minoritised women and girls aged 14+ who have endured all types of VAWG (including domestic abuse and sexual violence). We have five Specialist Counsellors providing 1-2 days per week each of five counselling slots. We provided six diaries under this funder in 2024-25. This includes a Black Women's Counsellor (SV), Black Women's Counsellor (VAWG), Counsellor (Online remote session provision) and Counsellor (SV). This service also includes a Black & Global Majority Women Caseworker which is held within the Advice Casework team. See Advocacy section. In 2024-25, we were able to support 118 women, 98 of which were new referrals in the period. 66 of these Clients rec¢iv¢d a counselling contract within the period, with 34 having planned closures, 8 disengaging and 3 de¢linin8 service. 16 were still receiving service as we moved into 2025-26. One client was referred intemally to one of our other counselling servi¢es who would be better able to support them and their individual needs. There were 43 women on our waiting list going into 2025-26. Here are the outcomes forthe yearthrough COREnet's Benefits of Therapy forni (taken from the 'End ot Therapy. fonn which is an evaluation of the client's progress after receiving a full ¢ouns¢lling Contract). This data relates to 38 clients who ended therapy in the period (34, as previously mentioned. had planned endings, but we still nonnally have outcomes if clients attended any sessions at all): 7￿/0 of clients benefitted from an increase in personal insight and understanding 950/0 of clients benefitted from belng able to explore their feelingslproblems 900/0 of clients benefitted from being able to express their feelingslproblems 930/0 of clients developed better coping mechanisms and strategies 350/0 were supported in accessing ongoing practical help 430/0 reported having better control. plamiing and decision making 870/0 reported an improvement in their overall general wellbeing 740/0 reported an improvement to their mental health symptoms 660/0 reported irnproved day to day fvnctioning 930/0 reported irnproved personal relationships Clients attended a total of 701 sessions during the period, as well as 31 Counselling assessments hours provided.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Feedbaek for DAISV Service 2024-25: 7 clicnts rcspondcd to our fccdback 9urvcy at thc cnd of thcrnpy, and this is what they hod to 5Qy. 72 % reported that they had a better knowledge of their rights, entitlements and options 860/0 reported mental health improvements due to support received 580/0 reported better self-esteem and motivation 720/0 reported betteT 5elf-care and coping strategies 720/0 reported that their feelings of safety had improved IOOO/o were either satisfied or very satisfied with the service they received Here ire some quotes from elients for DAISV Service 2024-25: -li hearl-wdrmingknowing Ihadson*where ¢0 go andlwould be ablelo leadhow ihe s￿l￿nS wenl bui she would also Check in with how Iwasfeeling was amlzing." "Ireauy enfvyed ry linw speul andlfeli lI￿ened¢0 In every sesslon 4ndIenJoyedhoving a safe space andwould begiven advice here and there li was apMuin8." Ending Harmful Practices (Counselling sen'ices) We Continue to offer two EFtP services within WGN. each funded separately.. one through MOPAC P&CT and the other through As¢¢nt funded by London Councils. These services provide specialised, long-terni counselling to women who have experienced hamiful practices such as female genital mutilation, so-called 'honour-based' violence, and forced marrtage. Our ¢ounselling contracts last for 20 weeks (but Can be extended) and are available to women aged 18 and older. Longertherapy durations allow us to address complex issues stemming from harniful practices comprehensively, aiding in recovery. We serve women and girls connected to or residing in Ealin& Hounslow, and Bromley boroughs. Additionally. we collaborate with voluntary, sta￿tOry, and community sectors to rdise awareness about the impact of harniful practices through presentations and training, which 15 detailed in the training section below. We n￿l￿taIn a strong partnership with interpreting service. ensuring access to female interpreters for clients with languaire needs. Additionally, we Tecruit staff proficient in multiple languages, including Albanian. urd￿ and Punjabi, for this project. By recruiting counsellors from global majority backgrounds for this project, we enhance support for clients who may prefer working with someone familiar with their culture and experiences. thereby promoting greater cornfort and understanding. This year it was decided to offer 25 sessions to clients with a language barrier to help facilitate their sessions so they have longer to speak with our therapists. This was to ensure they were getting an equal amount of time in therapy as those without a language barrier, making our Service more equitable. For clients who are unable to attend in-person 5ession5 due to finan¢ial constraints, we continue to offer travel reimbursements to help ease their burden. Together these services supported 81 survivors in 2024-25, 33 of which were new referrals to the services. Of these clients, 30 received counselling contracts (which is in keeping with previous years). Our Specialist EHP counsellors provided 34.5 hours o counselling assessments and 258 hours of counselling. iu

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT ONCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEARENDED 31 ￿1RcH 2025 Client feedba¢k for EHP ¢ounselling $ervle¢s 202425: IOOQ/o ulLli¥Iils utisw¥i'iii¥ uw. f¥vdbaL'k survey (5) weie eidiei. satisfieJ oi, veiy satisfied witli tIie service they received 800/0 reported improvements in their mental health since accessing the service 800/0 reported being able to make positive changes to their lives 80Yo reported an increase in their self-esteem, motivation and confidence 600/0 reported having a better knowledge of their rights, entitlements and options Here are some quotr8 from dlents for EHP Servlces 202&25: "Igot lois ofsMpportfromyourgroAp• They lamghi me ts Uve better Ilfe andkeep beposilivein lila So thtznksfor Ihispositive support" "lappredatemy Counsellora 14X,for her Ilme andhergreqlprofasionul support" West London Rape Crisis Service The West London Rape Crisis Service (WLRCC), a specialised brdnch of Women and Girls Network, offers free couThselling and advocacy services to women who have experienced various follns of sexual violen¢e, including child sexual abuse, rape, prOSti￿tion, sexual assaulL harassment, gang-related violence, bullying. and exploitation. The primary objective is to enhance, safeguard, amd restore the mental wellbeing of women and girls who have encountered or are susceptible to sexuaI violence, all while striving for a society free from gender- based violence. Our centraI service is the Counselling Service, which provides flexible contracts (ranging from 20 sessions to one year) to women who have faced sexual violence. Therapeuti¢ interventions are tailored to address trauma-related issues, adopting an individualised, multifacete(L and holistic approach. WLRCC'S qualified therapists deliver this therapeutic service across six boroughs, offering sessions from one to two days a week. We also provide wellbeing check-in calls to clients in need, facilitated by our Senior Clinical Team. whi¢h also extends support through letters and ongoing assistance after the WGN counselling contract. In total, 2,213 counselling sessions were delivered over the year consisting of initial assessment sessions, l.. I counselling sessions, Senior Clinical Team sessions and risk management sessions. We received 187 new Teferrals, all facilitated by the Inndon Survivors Gateway and WGN Advice services. 138 began therapy in the period and in total 381 survivors were supported by the service over the year (either re¢eiving service or on our waiting list). 154 survivor5 were on our waiting list going into 2025-26 at the end of Quarter 4. Benefits of Therapy Outcomes 2024-25: Clients accessing our RCC counselling service this year achieved the following outcomes as shown through positive CORE scores and End of Therapy forms. These scores are taken from the full years data set for our amiual review of the service: 840/0 of clients reported improved personal insight and understanding 960/0 of clients were better able to explore their feelingslproblems 910/0 of clients were better able to express their feelingslproblems 880/0 of clients developed better Coping Strategi¢￿technIqueS 440/0 of clients were provided with access to practical help 610/0 of clients reported improved decision making and planning

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (tNCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 920/0 of clients reported improved general wellbeing 72Yo of clients reported improvement in their trauma symptoms 780/0 of clients reported improved day to day functioning 920/0 of clients reported improved personal relationships This data is drawn from our Benefiis ofTherapy forni and reflects the outcomes reported by 131 Glients for whom we have ¢omplete infonnation from this year. In 2024-25, 43 Clients answered our feedback survey and provided the following positive outcomes". lo￿/0 reported that they got the ]nforn￿tIOn they needed IOOO/o reported that they go the support they needed 980/0 reported that they felt believed and understood 980/0 reported that the support was culturally sensitive 98Yo reported that the support was sensitive to their individual needs and situation Here is some feedback for WLRCC in 2024-25: "Feellnglhave more coufjdence¢hefeelln8J¢4n do nx)re Ilttlestqls J Can open up more lo myfamily, don'thave Éo bescaTed allthe time. lam normal the ihoughts Igel are normalfrom thepasl Ihad andIam nol on my own. There Is support ihere n(nv." "l om no longerdiiassoaaling when unable lo manage rypanic allaatrs or a￿lety." "G4lnln8 underslandlngfor ihe way Ifeel and t7ctand ihen beln8confiden¢ enough io communicatetht7t wilh ry parlner." "Ihave a greater underslanding of how ry Irauma ejlecied rn and ry relalionships and ntwfeel more In lune wlth ry enwilons and am able to cope when sliuailonsge¢¢ough-¢hls has nwde mefeellighierandi blame ryselj lessfor emoilons ihal are noi mln4 My relalionshlp with husb1v￿ts so Jnueh better and ifind it easier lo I him in. Amdthis has created trust befveen us agairn" 84g/o on3wcrcd ycs to "I unde￿tand morc about how thc scxuol violcncc I hove experienc￿ has offeoted me (e.g. my mood, behaviour, feelings etc.)" 7V/o answered yes to "I have been able to make decisions about my future" 700/0 reported having increased feelings of safety. 8IY/o reported knowing what resources are available to them. 82 % reported feeling better able to make every day decisions. 820/0 reported better health and wellbeing 77Vo reported better confidence. 800/0 reported better coping strategies and techniques. Body Therapy and Coaching As part of the WGN model of integrated holistic services, clients are offered body therapy as a means to physical healing. to create healthier and more positive connections to the body, and to promote wellbeing and self-care. Last year. we wel¢omed a new body therapist lo join our team offering a second day of Arornatherapy Massage at our Shepherds Bush service so that clients have more ¢hoi¢¢ and flexibility when it comes to accessing this very popular service.

W0N￿N AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our Body Therapy service consists of two different types of sessions clients can access.. Aromatherapy Massage (Monday evenings and Wednesday momings, Shepherds Bush) As part of a holistic approach to recovery, massage has long been used to restore health of body and mind. Massage can have profound effects and is particularly useful in the treatment of trauma. This is an hour- long session at OUT Shepherd's Bush premises. This non-invasive therapy helps improve areas such as sleep, digestion, body aches and pains and general wellbeing. Clients are in control of their treatment, which is devised in consultation with them. A treatment Can be stopped or amended at any time. 2. Wellbeing Coaching (Tuesday evenings, Online) These are 50-minute sessions which focus on i55ues related to the body such as exercise. nutrition. stress- management, sleep hygiene, grounding. 5elf-care, body image, food relationshlps and menopausal issues. A wellbeing coach guides the client to bring about a clearer understanding of any concerns in relation to overall wellbeing and inspire the necessary changes to achieve goals. We have delivered 315 hours of body therapy in 2024-25 which is a 240/0 increase since last year (2023-24). This is due to our added capacity and provision, welcoming another body therdpist to the team who Provided an additional day of aromatherapy massage on Wednesday mornings. 122 clients were accessing the service in 202£k25 with 51 receiving a body therapy contract in the period. 62 were still on our waiting list going into 2025-26. Here's some feedback from clients for Body Therapy service 202425: "My coach unique ability to connecl wilh me ilelt safe andcoAldbe mysdf." "Lucleftne was au eplc coach enable me to be me andwork wtsh my learnlnx dlfferences which wos It was the added benefil oflér ther&py thui J needet£ Personol opprooch, Gool settingy Directness, Hol￿ng me qccomnlable, Funny dnd dlrecl" "Life-ehanging. To have lo ihi54la¢imenwstneededjusltQslowly connedback lo rwstll. Sturt£dlljourney for life ofeonAeclin& bock lo mysellondry own body. Online lo ehoose ry own comAoTting s&fe spt7Ce" CouRAGEus Counselling CouRAGEus counselling is for Black and minoritised young women. This in¢ludes those from ethnic minority groups. LGB T+ and disabled young women. It is for survivors aged 14 years - 24 years who live. work or study in any London Borough and have endured or are enduring violence, abuse andlor exploitation. Sessions are flexible to suit the needs of young people and can range from 10 session5 to up to a year. Please see section on the CoulL4GEus service under Young Women's Advocacy Project for further dctails. We received 43 refe￿alS in 2024-25 which surpassed our target. 96 survivors were recorded a5 aGces5ing the service with 30 receiving a counselling contract within the period. 37 were recorded on our waiting list going into 2025-26.

WOMEN ATr]D GtRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (tNCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FORIHE YEARENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our Specialist Counsellors offered 35 hours towards assessment appointhents and 347 individual counselling sessions in 2024-25. This is a 56Yo increase on last year's provision for this service. Our capacity a150 increased towards the end of the year with the addition oftwo CouRAGEus Speciolist Counsellors who will hove full diAries going into 2025.26. 87Yo of clients in 2024-25 accessing our counselling service reported an increased range of self-care strategies and positive coping mechanisms. This is the only target we have forthis service, but we did record additional outcomes from COREnet as follows.. 54Yo of clients reported improved personal insight and understanding 650/0 of clients were better able to explore their feelingslproblems 68 /0 of clients were better able to express their feelingslproblems 400/0 of clients were provided with access to practical help 420/0 of clients reported improved decision making and planning 540/0 of clients reported improved gen¢ra] wellbeing 600/0 of clients reported an improvement in their trauma symptoms 480/0 of clients reported impmved day to day functioning 630/0 of clients reported improved personal relationships NHS RCC Counselling Our MIS RCC counselling service offers therapeutic contracts and pre-trial therapy to clients who have either gone through or are currently going through the ¢riminal justice system. This service has a dedication Specialist Counsellor serving Clients who are accessing our ISVA service that our ISVA team can refer into at any time. We also have another Specialist Counsellor offering one day of therapy to clients who have endured CSA specifAca]ly. This service welcomed 83 new referrals in 2024-25, and supported 193 survivors overall. 36 were iwked in for counselling ¢ontra¢ts within the period and 96 were recorded on our waiting list heading into 2025-26. Clients were offe￿d approximately 64 ¢ounselling assessment hours within the period and exactly 352 counselling ses5ioThs (126 of which were grounding sessions for clients going through the criminal justice process). Clients accessing our NHS RCC counselling service this year achieved the following out￿meS as shown through P051tive CORE score5 and End of Therapy forn￿. These scores are taken from the full years data set for our annual review of the service: 560/0 of clients reported improved personal insight aud understanding 7￿/0 of clients were better able to explore their feelingslproblems 65 /0 of clients were better able to express their feelingslproblems 780/0 of clients developed better coping strat¢gieshechnsques 36 % of clients were provid¢d with access to practical h¢lp 440/0 of Clients reported improved decision making and plat]ning 68 % of clients reported improved general wellbeing 560/0 of clients reported an irnprovement in their trauma symptoms 66 % of clients reported improved day to day functioning 75Yo of clients reported improved personal relationships 14

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'AFtNUAL REPORT (DJCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 clients answered our feedback survey during the period and provided the following outcomes: 94/u reported that they experienced mental health improvements 670/0 reported that they now have a deeper understanding of VA WG and it's impacts 94% reported that they have reduced feelings of blame, shame and guilt (and the other 60/0 didn't feel this applied to them as they did not have these feelings to begin with) 800/0 reported more positive coping strategies and skills IOOYO reported that they received the support they needed IOOO/o of those that required a safety plan due to risk and safeguarding issues reported that the plan enhanced their sense of wellbeing Here are some qmotes from thes¢ elients for 2024-25: "My Iheropisl was wonderful and veryprofeS￿ODa£ I couldu'l askfor anyone ihal would be b*ierprepared or erience& Ifelt that herpresence given me ho￿ ondfor thai I can'l say Ikankyots enough lo ihe whole leam ofwomtsn's and8irL¥ network" "Theunderslanding more Ihaiihe ab4sel&wKriencedwt7Sn'trylaull andIcan I day MO￿onfrOM my traumffj" "Thank you for allyour help. I am so gralefulfor ihe Care and s#pporlprovlde& My eounsellor Pauline was incredible ondJ'mfeeling enwtionalandmuch stronger In ¢heleodup to ihenextslagLY olthelegalproces&" Honorar), Counsellors Due to ongoing challenges related to staff retention and capacity, we were unable to recrnit any Honorary Counsellors during 2024-25. A key contributing factor has been the increasing difficulty in retsining volunteers, many of whom have understandably needed to prioritise paid employment considering the ongoing cost of living crisis. In response to these constraints, our Admin team introduced a more strategic approach to diary management tow￿.￿$ tli¢ eiid of 2023-24. Tliis allowed us to optiiiiise tli¢ use of available sessioii slOtS-paLIL￿UlarIY in ￿-Ca5 where we were exceeding targets or had flexibllity-enabling us to continue meeting client needs while reducing our reliance on Honorary Counsellors. Independent Sexual Violence Adi'ocacy Service The ISVA Service provides advo¢acy support to women aged 14 years and over in west London. The ISVA aims to: Improve the survivors, awareness of their rights. Increase their confidence in the criminal justice process and involvement of any statutory agen¢ies' and In¢r¢ase their immediate and longer terni safety. The ISVA service supported 193 individual women on both a short- and long-terni basis with 140 having been referred this year. The number of individual clients supported has increased by 450/0 and referral intake has increased by 79 % since 23-24. Thi5 15 due to an increase in capacity and funding for additional roles that have improved our reach by a very large margin. The service has two funding sources (MOPAC and Gateway). Here is a breakdown of our Specialist ISVA services:

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT {JNCLUDNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR IHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Black WomeD'S ISVAS (MOPAC Funded) We introdu¢ed Black Women's ISVAS in 2024-25. who provide culturally infonned, identity-specifiG advocacy and support for Bla¢k women who have experienced sexual viol¢n¢e. Survivors have shared that having a Black Women's ISVA has made them feel more understood and seen. These ISVAS are uniquely positioned to recognise and navigate the specific battlers Black women face, including mistrust of statutory services. racism, and cultural stigmas. Their advocacy is Tooted in an awareness of intersectionality, helping survivors to access justice and healing in a way that feels safe and affirniing. The introduction of this service has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Black women survivors have highlighted the value of having culturalty sensitive. identity-infornied support. They reported feeling more seen. heard. and effectively represenled, with their specific needs and systemic barriers better understood and addressed. Brief Intervention (Bl) ISVAS {Gateivay Funded) Brief Intervention ISVAS offer short-terni, focused support to survivors across all London boroughs. Their role is especiaIly valuable at key stages of the criminal justice process: from providing guidance to those Gonsidering reporting, to supporting survivors during Video Recorded Interviews (VRIS), following No Further Action (NFA) decisions, and helping draft Victim Right to Review {VRR) applications. They also support pre-trial pr¢paration and accompany survivors tr) ¢ourt. This responsive model fills a ¢ru¢ial gap for those who may not require. or ¢annot yet access long-tern) support, ensuring survivors are not left without advo¢a¢y during critical periods. The pan-London nature of the service enables flexibility and r¢ach* partioularly for those stuck on long waiting lists or in areas where other services are not available. Multiple Disadvantage ISVAS (Gateway Funded) Multiple Disadvantsge ISVAS provide trauma-infornied support for survivors who experience multiple, overlapping fornis of marginalisation. This may include survivors who are facing homelessness, subslance use, poor mental health, poverty, or who are involved in the criminal justice system. These ISVAS work holistically and flexibly, often collaborating closely with a range of serYic¢s to address the broader, structural challenges survivors face alongside the impacts of sexual violence. Their advocacy is deeply peTson-centre(L ensuring that survivors with complex lives are not excluded from support or justice, and that their experiences are not reduced to a single issue. By recognising the intersections of disadvantage, these ISVAS create safer, more acce55ible pathways to recovcry and empow¢nn¢nl. Here are some notable successe5 for the MOPAC ISVA serviee in 202&25: Throughout the year, several cases supported by our team have resulted in significant legal and restorative outcomes for survivors. These include criminal convictions, sentencing outcorne5, and progress ID rompensation claims. A summary of key developments by quarter is outlined below: Quarter l (April- June 2024): Two guilty verdicts were secured in this quarter. One case resulted in a 15-year prison seDtence and the imposition of a full life restraining order against the perpetrator. The ISVA supported a s¢rvi¢¢ user with a VRR appl1¢atio￿ with legal support from the Centre for Women's Justice (CWD. As a result, the police weed to reopen the Case. Quart¢r 2 (July- September 2024): Four guilty verdicts were achieved, including ¢)n¢ ¢ase where a perpetrator was sentenced to 16 years frir offences committed against two separate survivors. In another case, a p¢￿etrator was Sentenced to I l years for ¢hild sexual abuse. We had a positive outcome in a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) appeal, resulting in an award of £33,000 for a survivor. Another survivor was awarded £1 1.000.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDtNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Quarter 3 (October- December 2024): Three guilty verdicts were secured during this period. Two of these cases are scheduled for sentencing in 2025. In one case, a pe￿¢tratOr received a 15-year sentence along with a full life restraining ordcr. One perpetrator clwiged their plea to guilty shortly before a scheduled trial in February 2025. The survivor subsequently submitted a Victim Personal Statement (VPS) ahead of sentencing. Quarter 4 (January- March 2025): In January 2025, a guilty verdict was reached in a case with sentencing scheduled for March 2025. The survivor submitted a powerfjjl VPS. In March 2025, another guilty verdict was deliv¢re(L with sentencing due in May 2025. A perpetrator was sentenced to 4 y&qrs and 6 months for rape. The 5ufYivoT expressed disappointment that the sentsnce did not adequately refiect the trauma she experienced. A survivor was awarded £22,000 in CICA compensation. Here are some notable sueeesses for the Gateway ISVA service in 2024-25: Over the course of the year, the Gateway ISVA service has played a critical role in supporting survivors througb the criminal justice process. securing tsngible outcomes. and challenging systemic issues. The team's advocacy has resulted in significant legal milestones. incre&8ed access to compensation, and improved Survivor engagemenL particularly through spccialist roles and partnerships. The following provides a summary of key devclopm¢nts by quarter: Quarter l (April- June 2024): The Multiple Disadvantages ISVA effectively challenged poor police practices, with support from Area Basic Command Unit5 (BCUS), highlighting the ISVA'S role in holding statutory bodies to account. ISVA support was instrumental in secuting a £33.000 award for a survivor through a successful CICA appliGation. Survivor feedback underscored how ISVA involvetnent significantly reduces the emotional and procedural burden of engaging wlth the criminal justice system. Quarter 2 (July- September 2024): A survivor gave evidence remotely viavideo link from Dubai. While the perpetratorwas ultimately found not guilty on all charges, the survivor was fully supported by their ISVA throughout the proces& ensuring their voice w&s heard and rights upheld. Quarter 3 (October- December 2024): ISVAS supported three cases that resulted in guilty verdicts this quarter. Two of these cases are due for sentencing in 2025. One perpetrator received a 15-year prison sentence and a full life restraining order, demonstrating a significant outcome for the survivor. Quarter 4 {January- March 2025): One perpetrator was sentenced to I l years for child sexual abuse. Another was found guilty of rape and sentenced to 4.5 yvars. A separate perpetrator was found guilty on five counts of rape, with sentencing postponed to May 2025. A perpetrator convicted of child sexual abuse against multiple survivors is also scheduled for sentencing in May. Overall outcomes for ISVA serviees Here are some outcomes taken from our client feedback survey in 2024-25 (using feedback from 38 individual clients who answered our survey): 17

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 690/0 reported improved health and wellbeing as a result of using the service 821 reported irnproved self-care strategAes and positive coping mechanisms 6Y/o reported improved feelings of safety 930/0 reported feeling infornied and empowered to act 66Yo reported that engaging with the ISVA service affected their experience of the criminal justice system H¢re is some client feedb•¢k for ISVA servlce from 2024-25: "(This servlce) really ollowed me to toke o SI￿ bock and lake care of ry mental health while Iknow iheproeess is bein¥proAYe55ed better ihan I could by ryself- i¢then a huge bHrden off my min(L- "Yu I'm gratefulfor ihe servieeproiy.ded to support ihrotsgh communications with the CJP. Jthink ihe work necusity ofISVA's should be broadcastedlromihe slart to aidpeople reporting crimL(" "The ISVA Se￿lee has supported pne with Ihe CTiminuljHstice systen4 atso wilh some hétslth ond housing issue& A¢ linws they haveprovided wilh Émtstionalsupporl when oihu senpic£s have let me dowrn- In-House Legal Support Pilot (Soteria) The current in-house legal pilot scheme at WGN funded by the University of Glasgow has continued to significantly enhance support for survivors. Access to lawyers, barristers, and paralegals has led to the production of high-quality Vi¢tims' Right to Review (VRR) letters. One such letter successfully led to a case being reopened by the police. Survivors now benefit from free legal advice, with the legal team identifying key issues in NFA decisions and assisting with the drafting of persuasive subrnissions. The legal team has a]so attended severnl NFA meetings, empowering survivors and improving lSVAs' learning and confidence during these interactions. One VBR was recently approved, and we are now awaiting the outcome following a comprehensive submission by the legal pilot lawyer. tn 2024-25. the service supported 109 survivors. all of whom were referred within the period. Legal Pilot Work Outcotne5 There were 102 matter G105ure activities on our database which shows that the lawyers completed 102 pieces of client work in the period. 91 clients were supported which meant that I I clients needed support around multiple matters. Of these matter closures.. 2 survivors were advised on representations drafted by the ISVAICli¢nt. l in5tan¢e of one of Lawyers attending a meeting with a client and policelCPSlotheT public body (with ISVA) 4 instances where they communicated directly with policelCPS/other public body 2 instances where there was input from an external barrister. 55 instances of our lawyers providing legal advice. 24 instances where they drafted written representations for clients to use. There were also 17 instances where the clients didn't end up needing the support or they disengaged from it.

WOMEN AND GlliLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Young Wornen's Advocacy Service CouRAGEus is a unique pan-London project for minoritised young women and girls. It is a parlncrship between eleven leading VAWG specialist organisations (WGN, Ashian4 tKWRO, Solace Women's Aid, Ni4 Southall Black Sisters. Respond, Jewish Women's Aid. Galop, Advance and Imkaan) to provide specialist advocacy. counselling, and resilience and prevention programs forminoritised young women 2nd girls experiencing gendered violence, mentsl health issues andlor multiple disadvantages. At the core of the work of the pan-London Young Women and Girls, Integrnted service is to 5UPPOrt minoritised young women experiencing intersectional disadvantage. Therefore, the understanding of the multiple fonns of overlapping structural inequalities which intensify at the point of intersection are critical in understanding, engaging and offering the appropriate intervention for the young women and girls accessing the service. In 2024-25. the team recorded 70 sessions with 17 young people recorded on DPMS by our Young Women Advocates. Our Community Engagement Worker p￿Vided the following statistics for 2024-25: April-June 2024: 40 young people (NHS Mental Health UniL Hammersmith and Fulham. IRMO, Lambeth. Dream Believe Achieve, Southwark). May,June, July & September 2024: 285 young people (IRMO, Saint Gabriel's College, Dream Believe Achieve, Oasis Academy & activities of outreach in Hackney). Oetober-December 2024.. 259 young people (Bexley. Saint Gabriel's College, Dream Believe Achieve, IRMO, Oasis Academy). JAnu2ry-March 2025.. 154 young people (Bexley, Saint Gabriel's College & Dream Believe Achieve). In total, 738 young people attended groups with our Community Engagement Worker. Feedba¢k for CouRAGEus Advoeaty Serviee 2024-25: "Well, is nol easy lo betrue, especially Ifyou orerecentlyin the UK Sonwpeopledon't know whereLatin American counlries ar& Is too easy to téll us ihat we lookfrom ewhere but do nol recognize that in our counlries we are )R&¥ed J wanl r¢speei and thepeople don'f nwkejokes aboul where lamfrom" "Well&lng ts glvlng me tlme to ¢realesomethln8 thal Iwdnt lo do". "Well-belngfor me Is learning new skills rth￿ can give joy ahdlcart share wlthpeople ihal wanl lo have some ruources tofeel loved and cared" Fe¢dba¢k from Professionals for CouRACEus AdvoeACy Servi¢¢ 2024-25: "As a teacher, wilnessing the growth and tronsformalion oJour sthdents through Èhe CouRAGEus Project h been nothing short of inspiring. This iniliativé led ty The Women and Girls, Network, has offered a ¢ollsi5tenl, S4fe $pa¢efor open dialogue andpersonal development since our studentsfirsl engaged 7vlih It In Year 8. Now In Year 9, Ihe Impact Is clear-nol onty in th￿'r increased confidence and emotlonal Intelllgence bmi In Iheir understanding of vital issues such os self-car¢ consen4 and how lo cAalleMgegendeTrbased violepic&" "One of ihe m05tpowerful aspec15 oJihisprojecl is ils inclusive upproach-engaging both girls t7nd boys In Ihese ¢rl¢l¢41 conversailonsfoslers mH¢Hal respeci und eolle¢¢ive responsibllty. It enpowers young people to becon alliu, advocates, androle modelsfor One Qnoiher." "CouR4GEus programme has nol only eduCated￿"t has nurtured, inspired, plt7nted seeds of long4asling ¢h4Ag&" 19

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIBECTORS, REPORD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Dedicated London Sexual Violence Helpline Women and Girls N¢twork's dedicated Sexual Violence Helpline provides a Safe, confidential and non- judgmental space for anyone inLondon who self identifies as a woman and has experienced either recent orhistoric sexual violence. Women and girls who access the Helpline's Freephone number or web chat can share their experiences and explore the impact of their experiences on their lives and journey to healing and recovery. The Helpline is stsffed by highly trained Sexual Violence Practitioners and volunteers who provide trauma-inforn)ed and holistic responses to survivors, supporting them to undcr5tand, recognise and put strategies in place for dealing with the trauma they have experienced. The Helpline can Complement existing systems of support survivors already have in place, but often the Helpline is Ihe sole source of support Wotnen will access, especially as it offers complete anonymity on the point of access for survivors if they wish for it. As part of the Ascent Partnership Helplines strand, the Helpline works in par1ner5hip with Refuge. RASASC and RESPECT to ensure the delivery of helpline services for su￿1VorS of VAWG, and Sexual violence in partiGular. The Helpline has designed. developed and delivered two new additional service Provisions, operation81 from January 2023: 1) Emotional Support Web Chat and 2) Emotional Resiliency Packages. The emotional support Web Chat provides up to I hour of emotional support per web chat and operates within the same paratnetcrs a5 the Frcephone Helpline service. WGNS Sexual Violence Helpline continues to provide Emotional Resiliency Packages following the su¢¢ess of the pilot in 2022-23. This is interim emotional support calls for survivors of sexual violence who are on waiting lists to access support (identified and referred in via the London Survivors G84teway). This provision entsils helpline practitioners delivering up to six weekly phone-based eftnotional support sessions to sutvivors who were identified by London Survivors Gateway. In this reporting period the Pan London Sexual Violence Helpline provided 121 individual survivors with emotional support sessions fi￿ded by Gateway. They pmvided a total of 395 sessions to these ¢lients. The Helplin¢ is also funded by As¢ent London Councils and MOPAC. During 2024-25 the Helpline recorded 1.202 calls. Of these, 428 of these callers were refeTred to appropriate specialist services. utcnmes ffir SVHL in 2n2¥2fj: 89Yo of callers Teported experiencing reduced isolation, increased hope an(Vor incre￿ed understanding 740/0 of callers re]x)rted itnproved understanding of risks and steps to increase safety 950/0 of callers were overdll satisfied with the service and support provided 950/0 reported that the support made a positive diff¢ren¢e trj their lives 63 professionals ¢onta¢ted the Helpline in 2024-25, of these professionals: 830/0 fed back that they were happy with the service provided 86 % of professionals fed back that they are now better equipped to respond to the person they are supporting 860/0 felt they were better equipped to handle these concerns in the future ?()

WOMEN ATr4D GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ATrfNUAL REPORT (tNCLLtDNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ￿￿RCH 2025 Here is Some feedbock provlded to the SVEL Servlee 2024-25: She sald ihe E&S sesslons he&ed her inlerrupt her own arcular thinking and iryroved her "emt•Èional ubility" akln8 her 'leel a lot better" "It was very usqfulspeaking wiihyou. Igel in ry head" Ill Con't ¢hrmkyou envugh. Ifeel a Ilttle blt stronger now". (71￿￿ went on to say ihe Impac¢ of the calls "was profoundin how I look at things,: She sold li he4ped her "look ot thlngs dlJJerenily" and think aboui how lo be gende wlth herself. "The conversation In ¢hls space has been h*fMI because Ifee1llstened￿ There's enpathy and¢ompassIo￿. "I'mso8rotefvlforihls hÉ4Jlin& h￿Fed￿￿S0￿Wch. lthoUg￿lWa5￿nhl￿QblcundbTOken buÈTmnoL" The Advice Service Women and Girls Network's Ascent Advice seTvi¢e provides Freephone Advice Line, webchat and medium-long tern] 1-2-1 Casework and advo¢a¢y support services for women and girls aged 14 or older in London. Freephone WGN Advice Hub Llne Women and Girls Network's Ascent AdviGe Hub provides free and confidential women-led, trauma-infonned specialist infomiation, advice and advocacy support to survivors of VAWG aged 14 or older and their supporters. WGN'S Freephone Advice Line Govers 17 London boroughs and provides women and girls with information about the options available to them. Specialist inforn]ation is provided on a wide range of issues including: Personal safety Housing and homelessness (including access to re￿ge accommodation) Finances and welfare benefLts No Recourse to Public Funds Legal options and processes (inGluding legal protection remedies) Child contact related concerns Mental health and Emotional wellbeing The Advice Line is also open for professionals to access advice, support and consultations on case5 involving g¢nder-based violence. It is funded by London Councils and RCC MOPAC. We were able to support 5,635 callsl¢ontacts to the Advice Line in 2024-25, This is an increase of 2260/c+ since last year's report. The incre&se is likely due to the improved reporting methods and database now used by the Advice Hub service. They provided assistance to 1,655 individual clients over the Gourse of those GontaGts, which is an increase of 250/0 since last year, meaning our reach has improved by quite a substantial amount, likely due to improved capacity within the team. Of these clients, approx. 63010 reported increased feelings of safety as a result of the Advic¢ Line's support.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORX TRUSTEES'AFtNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Outcomes for the Advice Hub for 2024-25 435 referrals were made for survivors during the period. of which 760/0 were accepted 134 users were supported to access mental health services 142 users were sUPPOrted around accessing local authority and specialist VAWG services 60 users were supported to access health services 2 users were supported to access employment Feedback from clients aeeessing tbe Advice Hub in 202425 630/0 of client5 accessing the service reported grtrater feelings of safety a5 a result 980/0 of clients stated they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the overall service they received by the Hub 98°/0 of clients Stated that the support they received made a positive impact on their lives 84% of clients accessing the Hub were supported with a safety plan due to risk and safeguarding needs Here ar¢ some quotrs from clients for the Advi¢¢ Seryfi¢¢ 2024-25: "Ithink the service is amaz¢ng rf¥t is, ITeceivedso much help wlth ry si¢u4¢lon J ¢7m beyond grolefuL Thankyou for creailng ihl$ andhetslng all ihose In nee Thank you for everythirtgp being heard and understood was ullctly what I needed The supporl i received Is Rn￿ched4Ndl￿M so ihonlfulfor everyihlng" "ljusÉ wanledto ewress my deepe%t8rafttudefor laking the time lo listen lo my story and oJJeryour advic& Your will¥n8ne55 ¢0 hear me out andprovideyour in￿gh1 means more lo me (han words can conv4v. Your support and nderstanding during such a diffiei41¢ lime in nry life have been Iruty invdlMabl& Tkankyo4for belng therefor pne andfor offerlngyourguldonce fin so mony d*ails ihankyou so muchll). Your kindness and coryassion hove touched ry he47rl in ways Icannolfully deserib& 1-2-1 Casework OvervieiTr" The Advice service offers specialist face to face casework support for self-identifying women and girls affected by VAWG. Casework support 15 offered in several south-west London borough5 including Bromley, Croydon. EaliDg, Wandsworth, Lewisham, Larnbeth, Kingslon and Richmond. Support 15 offe￿d in several satellite venues across those boroughs. Face to face casework support is delivered from an inter5eGtional framework within a wider social-justice agenda. Casework support offers women and girls a safe space where they can be themselves, safely explore their options and have their voices heard. Caseworkers offer intensive advocacy and support around a wide range of practical and emotional support needs related lo VAWG. The team includes a Pan London Young Women Caseworker (PLYWC). as well as a Black & Global Majority Caseworker (DIVSV) and 2x Advice Caseworkers. We also introduced a Specialist Young Women's Housing Caseworker this year in response to the increase in young people looking for housing support we had observed in 2023-24. Our PLYWC and Young Women's Housing Caseworker supports women and girls aged between 14 to 24 and provide advo¢a¢y support as well as awareness raising and myth busting in schools and LLniversities. Our DASV Caseworker works solely with black and global majority women and girls to ensure these clients are provided with a service that is more nuanced and understsndin8 of their individual needs as survivors who may come up against additional barriers to support due to their ethni¢ity and cultural identity. ??

WOMC,N AND GIRLS NE,TWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THB YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 In 2024-25, the Advice Casework team received 135 new referrals and supported 174 individual clients over the year. 87 had planned endings with us during the year and 39 (450/0) of those answered our feedback suryey. Here are some outcomes they provided: 800/0 of respondenls noted that their feelings of safety had changed since accessing the service 900/0 reported improvements to their health and wellbeing 950/0 reported that as a result of accessing our service, they had a better knowledge of iheir rights, options and entitlements relevant to their individual circumstances 930/0 reported that as a result of accessing our service, they were better able to self-advocate and access services 980/0 reported an increased understanding of abuse and their options to report 80% reported an improvement lo their self-care and an increase in positive Coping strategies 880/0 reported that the service had made a positive impa¢t on their lives 880/0 were overall either satisfied or very satisfied with the service Feedbaek for Advice 1-2-1 CaseJvort( s¢rvi¢¢ 2024-25: "Il's been Ilfe changlng- Icqn i iht7nkKalenough. Icouldn'l see apolnt In any thlng amdshe'sgiven me q reason to Ilv4 She has given me the confidence ¢0 moveforward ￿ndf￿1 eomfortoble advocalingfor myself She Is so infornwlive and know5 SO nU4ch and hosprovlded me wlth oplions I didn't know was posslbl& Ilm looking after ryselfth a way Idldn'l ihlnk Icouldany more becouse ofthe smppori She's glven m&" "I so glad Ifound out ￿bout this servic& It's made a huge difference, wiih(x4t it I would not have had the knowledge or Courage iopursue a safer Ill& lils helDedme navigale areas- legalpollee, ele- that othenvise made mefreeze up In fear. I'm so gratefulfor iht humanlty, kthdna& valldalion and underslanding shown by keyworker. Rosa Is qmazlng. Thankyou Rosal" "You have well saved me- Iwas suldd41 andlnughi've killed ryseyif li hadn't beenfor Katie and IVGN. I wlsh Itmore readily 4Vt711qblefor more wonwn andfor longer." "I've been very luckyi I connecled really well wknh my c4s¢worker. I liked that my caseworker w4$ realty knowledgeable and able to be Iherefor me lo 4sslst and advis£ with the systems being sofl¢7wedli's so inworlanl rfo h4vesomeon¢ who wlll keep on top ofservices (housingypolice) who are meoul to be helping me but arefallinR. Her supporl and validation was so iryorfanllor m& You need ihatpersom lo Mndersland and backyou and help you through ¢he systenL" The London Survivors Gateivay Women and Girls Network is leading a sexual violence triage pilot in partnership with 4 London Rape Crisis Centres, Galop. Survivors UK, and London Havens. The primary funders are the Mayor's OffLce for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and London Havens. The London Survivors Gateway offers support to victim5 and Survivors of rape and sexual abuse aged 13+ in London, including a dedicated triage service (the 'Gateway') and ISVAslCaseworkers in each voluntary partnership agency who work with survivors experiencing multiple disadvantage. The Gateway service provides survivors with.. A 40-minute comprehensive risk and needs assessment with a Navigator. Multi-agency liaison for safety concerns. Referrals to other agenci¢s made by Navigators, often creating smoother pathways and shorter waiting times. Specialist resources like self-help guides and helpline Infom￿tion. Transfer for a forensic medi¢a] examination if needed.

WOMEN AND GlliLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDtNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Gateway supported 2,718 clients during year 2024-25. Outcomes for survivors Aceessing the tAindon Suryivors Gateway partnership (this is cumulative data from WGN 2nd our GAtewAy Pydrtners) ISVA outcomas: 76.5% of Clients report improved feelings of safety 80.5% of Clients report an increased range of self-care strategies and coping mechanisms 88.5Yo of ¢lients report that they are better nrformed and empowered to act 81.50/0 of Clients report an increase in health and wellbeing 78.5Yo of clients pursuing criminaljustice outcomes report that the ISVA helped improve their experience of thi5 process Caseworker outcomes: 82.50/0 of clients report improved feelings of safety 72Yo of Clients report an increased range of self-care strategies and coping mechanisrns 810/0 of clients report that they are better inforn]¢d and empowered to act 71.5Yo of clients report an increase in health and wellbeing 700/0 of clients pursuing criminal justi¢e outcomes report that the ISVA helped improve their experience of this process GAteway Nydvigator outcomes: 960/0 of clients report an increased awareness of sexual violence in London 97.5Yo of Clients reported they felt believed and understood The Gateway service offers a range of specialist roles and support options designed to provide interim, trauma- infornied care for survivors of sexual violence who are waiting for counselling or advocacy 5UPPOrt. In response to rising demand and complex survivor needs, the service has continued to evolve, including team restruthuring and the introduction of new, targeted roles. Survivors can access short-tenn support o￿lon$ that are holistic and survivoTrcentred. These include: Psycboedueational 4Under$tandlng Trauma, Webinars: These sessions help suryivors understand their trauma responses through a psychoedu¢ational lens and introduce practical coping strategies. The webinars have been well-receive4 offering accessible emotional education while clients await more intensive support. Gateway Wellbelng Coaching.. Survivors can take part in four weekly online sessions with a focus on improving wellbeing around specific areas such as sle￿, nutrition, and daily routine. These sessions provide a warn, goal-oriented space to support survivors. emotional and physical wellbeing. Emotional Support Sessions: Delivered in collaboration with the WGN Sexual Violence Helpline, these sessions offer six weeks of consistent, empathic emotional support. Unlike helplines, which often require survivors to repeat their story each time, these sessions offer continuity and a safe space for those who may have no other support available. In addition to support servi¢es, Gateway has also developed specialist roles (introduced in 2023-24) to ensure survivors receive responsive, tailored care:

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (DJCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 hL4RCH 2025 Senior Rapid Response Navigator {SRRN): This specialist role supports clients with complex needs who may fall through the gaps in existing services. The SRRN provides short-tern] interventions, including working with clients who are at high Tisk or unable to engage with sta￿tOry services due to past trauma. This role has proven vital for stsbilising survivors and preparing them for longer-ternl supporL Admin and Bookings Worker (ABW): This role supports the smooth coordination of Gateway services, particularly the Wellbeing Coaching sessions and referral processes. The ABW ensures that survivors are referred promptly when closed waiting lists reopen and provides crucial administrative support to manage caseloads efficiently. Gatew&y Navigators are highly skilled in risk assessmenL advocacy. and professional consultation, often supporting survivors Wlth complex or compounding challenges related to housing, mental health, and socio- economic pressure5. They also liaise with professionals. deliver difficult updates with empathy, and advocate for stathtory service involvement when needed. Despite limited sector-wide resources and increasing demand, the Gateway team continues to provide creativ¢. trauma-infornied. and survivor-led supp)rt that fills a vital gap in the current support landscape. Over the past year. the Gateway team h&$ made significant strides in improving access to support services for survivors of sexual violence, despite facing considerable Challenges. A major success has been the development of new and more responsive referral pathways. The tealn established a vital partnership with the IVLRCC, enabling high-risk cases to be referred even when services are te¢hni¢ally closed to new clients. This, alongside new internal processes allowing direct referrals into closed waiting lists. has helped ￿duce delays and ensure survivors receive timely support. Additionally, the ability for RCC services to transfer clients betsveen each other when survivor5 relocate has supported continuity of care and reduced disruptions. The team has also played a key role in strategically prioritising survivors based on urgency and legal system pressures. Close collaboration with the WGN ISVA team allowed for brief intervention support to be offered to survivors during critical moments in the criminal justice process, such as a VIU. NFA decision, or court appearance. This has helped reduce long-lerni waiting lists by meeting some survivors, needs more efficiently. Survivors in South London, where need was particularly acute, were effectively prioritised. Furtherniore, survivors with more complex legal concerns were linked into the WGN Legal Advice Pilot, providing them with essential guidance around their rights and options. Despite increasing demand, the Gateway team maintained strong frontline support. They responded to almost 600 incoming calls in one quarter alone, providing tr&￿n&-infonnCd triage and advic¢ to both survivors and professionals. One of the most notable achievements toward the end of the year was a substantial reduthion in the number of survivors on the 'holding list. awaiting r¢ferrdls, which dropped to under 40. This progress reflects stronger inter- agency collaboration and improved access to partner services. However, these gains were made in the face of major staffing challenges. The team has experienced significantturnover due to uncertainty around funding beyond March 2025, resulting in a reduced capacity to manage refen71s and provide sUPPOrt. The remaining staff have absorbed additional responsibilities, while recruitment and induction efforts are ongoing. Nevertheless, long-standing stru¢tural issues persisL Survivors in many areas still face waiting times of18 to 24 months for ¢ounselling. with male survivors waiting up to 30 months. Those with complex mental health needs face additional barriers, as access to partner services often depends on statutory mental health support that is not available. Despite these challenges, th¢ Gateway team has remained Committed to innovation, partnership working, and survivor-centred service delivery, ensuring many survivors Continue to a¢¢ess the support they need in an increasingly difficult environment.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIBEcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Feedbaek for London Survivors Gate￿Y 202&25= -AmaJng servite. thanksperson Ispoke ft> wtss ￿ supporrfK very sensldve and kind and made rn tnvtsre of ranze ofservices Jfeel already so Th￿ch beller now ￿h￿IknoW Ihut there is SUPPOTI availabl&" "Isd Was $0 nlee to meel even though Iwas babblln8mess, she lel meloke ry ¢ime andwas very knndwl¢h She wenl of her way lo wrlie pne a Suppori letterfor my gpy she gave me 4 list of links Iht71 can smpporl m& She made mefeel heard and valmed I'm very groteful io have spoken lo her lodayi I don't know how I would ho coped othenvisL Thllnkyou so much Isal" Refe￿al data into the London Survivors Gateway (LSG) shows that 420/0 of survivors are Self-refe￿1ng, either by independently seeking sUPPOrt or after being signposted by ststutory services. highlighting the importance of accessible infom]ation and the Gateway's visibility as a trusted entry point. This 15 followed by referrals from the Police at 250/0, indicating that a significant proportion of survivors are accessing support shortly after contact with the critninaljustice system. underlining the need for timely and trauma-infornied responses. Additionally. I 10/0 of referrdls come frorn IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service5, reflecting a growing awareness within mental health settings of the impact of sexual violence and the importance of specialist support. These patterns emphasise the value of strong partnerships across statutory. mental health, and justice services. Neiv Developments Looking ahead to 2025-26. some of our services will be entering a critical period as several of our k¢y services. particularly those commissioned by MOPAC and London Councils, are expected to go through competitive re- tendering processes. These funding strearns are vital to sustaining specialist sexual violence support services aGr055 London, and the upcoming bidding period will require careful strategic planning and coordination. In this contert our prirnary focus will be on Securing the continuation of existing services where we have already established effective models of support, strong outcomes for Survivors, and ¢ollaborative relationships with partners. Preserving continuity for survivors, many of whom arc already navigating long waits and fragmented care, will be a top priority, and we will be advocating strongly for the retention and development of services that have proven impact. The competitive bidding process for charitable and voluntsry sector providers typically involve5 responding to detailed service specifications issued by commissioning b(Klies, outlining how proposed services will meet local and pan-London need5. These bids must demonstrate high leve15 of organisational capability, evidence-based practice. robust safeguarding and risk management protocols, and value for money. As commissioners increasingly seek innovation, co-production with survivors. and integrated service models. our focus will be on presenting service designs that are trauma-infonned. survivor-centrel and responsive to intersectional needs. While our resources will be significantly directed toward retaining the services we currently deliver, we will also take this opportunity to critically assess the unique needs of each service. Where appropriate, we will explore adjustments and enhancements to better meet the changing and increasingly complex needs of survivors. This includes identifying any gaps in current p￿vIsion and developing targeted proposals to strengthen support pathways. We remain committed to m&ximising survivor access, choice. and continuity of care throughout the commissioning cycle. Despite the Considerable pressures of the current funding landscape, our approach will be both strategic and survivor-led, ensuring that our bids nol only reflect the reality of unmet need but also offer practical, sustainable solutions.

WOMEN AND G]IILS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (￿CLUD￿G DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Financial Review During the year WGN received income of £7,299,144 {2024- £7,109,564) and incurred expendittwe of £7529,908 (2024- £6,985,126) showing an overall deficit of £230,764 (2024- sU￿lUS of £124,438). At 31 March 2025 genernl unrestricted reserves totalled £1,153,861 (2024 - £1,170,295) and r¢stri¢ted reserves were £12,631 (2024- £226,961). 2025 Deficit 1£230,7641 Expenditure £7,529,908 Income £7,299,144 2024 Surplus £124,438 Expenditure £6,985,126 Income £7,109.564 ()

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total Expenditure £7,529,908 C05t of Raising Funds, £38,682 Total Expenditure, £7,529,908 Charitable Activitles, £7.491,226 2025 Charitable Expenditure £7,491,226 Share of Support Costs, £679,913 Share of Governance Costs, £15,917 Direct Charitable Expenditure, £4.038,382 Staff C05tS, £2,757.014 Reserves Policy The trustees have examined WGN'S reserves requirements, Considering the main risks to the organisation and any reserves restrictions asserted by fijnding ￿di¢s. We have estsblished a reserves policy for unrestricted funds that have not been designated. of between 3-6 months of the projected annual expenditure (not including payments made to partners). This budgeted expenditure for 2024125 is £4,032,300 therefore the reserves target is between £1,008,075 and £2,016,150. The level of free general reserves not tied up in fixed assets at 31st March 2025 was £1.153,861, within the reserves policy (2024- £1,170,295).

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, BEPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Pay Poll¢y The tnlstces set the rernuTheration of the key management persomiel by comparing job description5 with similar roles in comparable organisations and other external data of its Comparators. Principal Funding Sources During this P¢Tiod. WGN received funding from London Councils. The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). Tho Ministry of Justic¢, The University of Glasgow/MOPAC, London Hostels Association. NHS Englan￿ Brook and London Havens. The funding enabled WGN to continue delivering all its main services as well as developing new specialist and innovative service5 aimed at supporting women and girls who have experienced all fonns of gendered violence. Plans for Future Periods The key plans for the 2025126 financial year are: To wntinue strengthening service users, active p¥rti¢ipation in dev¢loping and shaptng new and existing services through our Experts by Experience Groups To Continue Strengthening and consolidating the core infrastrncture creating efficiencies where possible To embed and utilize new systems and approaches in Finonce, HR and IT To prioritise fundraising and ensure the sustsinability of core services and ￿ndIng streams To continue developing key partnerships with other stakeholders To begin developing a new fundraising strategy exploring alternative avenues of income generation To review and develop a revised service delivery model for sexual violence services in London in collaboration with key partne Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document Women and Girls Network (WGN) was founded in 1987. On l April 2013 all the assets of the unincorporated association were transferred to the charitable company limited by guarantee. The charitabl¢ company is governed by its articles of ￿sociation and is overseen by a board of Trnstees, consisting of individuals listed in this document. Their tern15 extend until the initial Board meeting of the following year, during which th￿ may se¢k re£le￿lon. The Board must have a minimum of three and a maximum of ten elected Trustecs, with no one under 18 eligible. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees Each year, one-third of the Cu￿ent Trustees or the nearest approximation ifnot divisible by three retire during the initial Board meeting. The longest-serving Trustees since their last election subject to retlT¢ment, with selection by lot if appointed on the same day. Retiring Trustees can be re-elected. Appointments. retirements. and removals of Tnlstees and the Company Secretary, if appointed, must be reported to the Registrar of Companies. The Board can app)int individuals to fill vacancies, granting them voting ri8hts until the next calendar yeaT'S initial Board meeting, where they may be elected. The Board conducts meetings following Articles of Association guidelines. Decisions are by Majority vote, with h Trustee, including the Chair, having one vote. A quorum requires one-third of Trustees, with a minimum of three Trustees, aiming for diverse membership, emphasising representation from Black and Minority Ethnic communities and survivors of gendered violence, including fornier service users. An annual skills audit identifies deficits, and new members with required expertise are recruited.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT {tNCLUDtNG DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees Induction and Training New Trustees undergo an induction program and access internal and external trninin& including fmancial management. Organisational Structure The Board oversees the strategic plan, financial and performance reports, and risk &8sessment. Suknmmittees are established for specific managerial areas, reporting to full Trustee meetings. Trustees delegate authority to the Senior Leadership Team, supervised by the Chair, responsible for implementing the strategic Visio￿ day-tfrday operations, clinicaI and quality practices, and staff support and sUpe￿Is1on. Remuneration of Key Management Personnel The tnlstees set the remuneration of the key management persomiel by comparing job descriptions with sirnilar roles in comparable organisations and other external data of its comparators. Risk Management The charity records major organisational risks in its risk register, encompassing operational, reputationaL fmancial, and strategic aspects. A risk management strategy is developed accordingly. Thi5 register undergoes regular reviews as part of an ongoing process. Risk management includes identification, assessment. action planning, and periodic monitr)ring. Prioritisation addresses high-signifi¢ance, high-probability risks Wlth primary attention. Contingen¢y plans cover high-significance, low-probability risks, while internaI controls improve low- significance, high-probability risks. Trustees ensure mitigation measures for major risks, considering actions to reduce likelihood or impact. Risk management is monitored annually, with regular updates to Tn￿te¢S and ongoing oversight by the Directors and CEOS. During the reporting perio￿ the folloiving key orgaDisational risks were fidentfified: Staff Retention & Finaneial WGN continues to face significant fmancial and operational Ghallenges. exac¢rbated bythe overwhelming demand for our counselling and advocacy sfflvices. Our reliance on key funders, such as London Councils and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, creates uncertainty around long-tern) sustainability, prompting usto seek alternative revenue sources. This strain is not unique to WGN. ourpartners, including SolaGe aud EACH. are experiencing similar pre&sures. Women's Aid (2024). in their paper on 'Tackling the Recrnitment & Retention Crisis., aptly describe the Gu￿ent landscape.- "The impact of austerity and poor investment in tackling VAWG. the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rising cost of living have all had acute impacts on our sector. This ha5 resulted in undervalued and short- tsnn contracts. underfunded and over5tretshed services whiGh cannot meet deman￿ and low pay for highly specialist staff." Staffing shortages. driven by non-competitive salaries, burnouL and the cost of living crisis, have made it increasingly Challenging to recruit and retain both paid staff and volunteers. This has placed significant strain on our existing team in recent years, reduced our skilled workforce, and raised ¢on¢erns about the long-tenn sustainability of our services. Every area of WGN has been affe¢ted by stsff shortages, leading to temporary 311

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'AKNUAL REPORT (tNCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 waiting list closures and the implementation of interim support measures. There is a pressing need for sustainable inveslment in specialist VAWG services, alongside urgent reforn in funding and commissioning Practices. However, with the new structures now in place with an expanded leadership team and a bigger enhanced HKteam, we are able to attract and fill vacancies at a much f&8ter rate than in previous years. However, having said this the ￿ndIng streams are tight and give no assurance of ¢ontinuity in future years. External Factors Housing Crisis The housing crisis remains one of the most pressing concerns. Survivors face mounting difficulties in accessing safe and stable housing. particularEy after leaving abusive relationships. TheTe arc growing reports of post- separation abuse c&qes where women are left in vulnerable, precarious living Situations. The situation is particularly severe for women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), who often have no option but to seek emergency acwmmodation through the police due to the absence of systemic support. Refuge placements are frequently declined because of restrictive policies, such as bans on visitors. which isolate survivors from their social networks. Meanwhile, poor communication between housing authorities and frontline service5 is Compounding delays and instability. Economic pressures on local authoTities are also reducing support options, especially for migrant women. For rnany survivors, the fear of losing housing or fa¢ing homelessness takes preced¢n¢¢ over disclosing abuse. These barriers are further intensified by the financial strain on organisations, where funding is stretched and the ability to provide housing-related support is under threat. Access to Wal Ald and Immigration Advice Access to legal aid and immigrdtion advice is another SA￿lficallt barrier. A widespread shortage of immigration soli¢itors has led to long delays in re8ularisins survivors, status, which in turn affeGts their eligibility for r¢fu8e and support. Many women, even those with valid legal routes, are reluctantto engage with the immigration system for fear of deportation or rejection, Perpetrators often exploit this fear, using imrnigration threats to exert ¢ontrol. Survivors face substantial hurdles in accessing legal aid> particularly in family law cases involving child conts¢t or divorce. Without legal representstion. women are frequently forced to represent themselves, while abusers may retain solicitors. Moreover, police reports are increasingly required to access legal aid, eveThthough many survivors are hesitant to involve law enforcement. Women with NRPF face compounded exclusion, as they are often locked out of both legal and welfare systems. These challenges are exacerbated by the broader economic climate, which continues to reduce the capacity of services to support immigrant women effectively. Cotnplex MeDt81 Health Mentsl health needs among survivors aTe rising sharply. particularly in high-risk cases. Frontline 5¢rvices report growing number5 of women ¢xperi¢nGing wrnplex traum4 anxiety. depression, and stress-related Gonditions. Displacetnent, housing insecurity, and protracted irnmigration cases are further deteriorating survivors. wellbeing. However, access to culturally appropriate, trauma-infonned counselling remains limited. The statutory mental health system is overstretched and inconsistent, with long wait times and wide disparities between boroughs. Survivors struggling with substance misuse or complex trauma often face the longest delays or are excluded altogether. WGN'S own counselling teams have increasingly had to step in to provide urgent crisis Suppo￿ filling the gaps left by statutory services. This reactive pressure limits Capacity for proactive development, planning. and sustainability. Patterns in VAWG Patterns of gender-based violence are becoming more complex, with new and und¢r-re¢ognised fornis emerging. Faith-based abuse, child-to-parent violence, and harn]￿1 traditional pradiGes are being reported more frequently, though professional responses remain inadequafr. cUl￿ra1 stigma and family loyalty also deter many survivors from seeking help. A deeply ¢on¢erning trend is the rise in counter-allegations, wheTe survivors, especially BlacL migrant, and minoritised wornen. are misidenlified as perpetrators by police and social services. This reflects

WOMEN AND GIRLS f+tETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ra¢ialis¢d and gendered biases within institutions and leads to further trauma and injustice. While some organisations are working to train professionals and infiuence policy, progress remains slow, and gaps in awareness persist. Rise in Al and Te¢bnology-facllltAted abuse Teclmology-facilitsted abuse is evolving at a pace that many services and individuals struggle to keep up with. tools can be exploited by perpetrators to harass, manipulate, or control survivors in ways that are faster, more scalable, and often more convincing than ever before. From AI-generated deepfake images and voice impersonations to automated harassment messages and sophisticated online surveillance, abusers can amplify traditional patterns of coercion and intimidation with alarming efficiency. Another issue is when survivors use Al to draft messages or accounts of their experiences, the emotional nuance and personal voice that nornmlly help staff assess risk or understand wellbeing can be lost. Flattened tone, overly polished language, or AI-generated phrasing Can obscure distress signds, urgen¢y, or subtle cues of trauma, making it harder to gauge a client's true emotional state. This loss of nuan¢e Can reduce the quality of rapport between staff and clients, weaken trnsL and increase the risk of misinterpretation or awareness of needs. Al can therefore unintentionally Greate a barrier to authentic communication, which is the foundation of effective, empathetic care. Cost of Living Crisis The cost-of-living crisis continues to drive economi¢ insecurity, trapping many Survivo￿ in abusive situations. Financial dependency is a major factor in women's decisions to stay with abusive partners. Survivors are also facing increased debt, food insecurity, and ditTiculties accessing welfare support* particularly when digital-only systems and language barriers are in place. Even where food banks exist, many do not meet the cultural needs of seryi¢e users. At the organisational level, the economic downturn has created intense financial pressure. Funde ar¢ demanding more outcomes with fewer resources, making it increasingly difficult for services to operate sustainably or expand support to meet growing demand. Ae¢ess to Services A¢¢ess to basic services remains deeply uneven and often exclusionory. Survivors report having to chase authorities for help due to delays, inadequate communication, and the lack of trauma-informed practices. Digital exclusion is a growing ¢oncern, particularly following the digitisation of the visa system. which affects those without English language skills or reliable internet access. The impact of systemic delays, such as with the Home Office or school admissions, further ¢ontributes to stress and isolation. Service provision across London is fragmented, with Si￿lficant borough-by-borough in¢onsist¢ncies in the availabllity of housing, legal, mentsl health, and employment support. As statutory services retreat, VAWG organisations are being forced to assume greater responsibility without the resources to do so placing an unsustainable burden on frontline teams and limiting their capacity for strategic gro￿. Ongolng Delays and Dtsruptions In the Court System The Court system ¢ontinues to present significant external challenges for our chaThty and the suryivors we supporL Persistent and last-minute delays in ¢ourt proceedings are having a severe emotional and psychological impact on survivors. Tria]s are frequently adjourned with minimal notice, sometimes rescheduled several months or even years later. These delays undennine survivors, sense ofjustice, disrupttheir healing process, and heighten feelings of being disregarded by the system. Inconsistent Application of Section 28 Inconsistencies in the application of Section 28, which allows suryivots to pre-Te¢ord their cross-examination, fijrther compound these issues. ISVAS have reported that some judges refuse Section 28 applications without explanation. In ¢as¢s where Section 28 is granted, the recordings are often rescheduled repeatedly, sometimes until it is too late to proceed, causing survivors additional anyiety and making them feel their cases are not being taken seriously. Additionally, last minute Changes to trial arrangements often overlook survivors, responsibilities such as work or chÉldcare, feeding into a broader perception that their needs and wellbeing are not prioritised.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ETr4DED 31 MARCH 2025 Challenges with Police Response and Communication ISVAS continue to face difficulties obtaining tirnely updates, with many officers failing to meet the Victims. Code requirement of providing updates every 28 days. Survivors are frequently left in the dark about the status of their cases. which causes considerable distress. This is often exacerbated when officers go on leave or leave their n)les altogether without ensuring any continuity or communication. Long delays in investigations, sometimes spanning years, contiibute to increasing numbers of survivors withdrawing from the Criminal Justice System due to stress and frustration. A further concern is the growing number of SOIT and OIC officers leaving the Metropolitan Police, which h&s led to inconsist¢nt case handling and delays &8 new officers are brought in mid-investigation. In parallel, ISVA5 report that their role is still not fully rewgnised or respected by some police otTicers and batristers, which hampers effethive joint working and undern]ines the trauma-infornied support survivors deserve. Survivor Privacy and Third-Party Data Requests Significant concerns have also emerged around the new processes for obtaining third-paty materials in police investigations. Requests are now being processed without the survivor's explicit consent, raising serious ethical and data privacy concerns. ISVAS and survivors alike are anxious about how their private information is being accessed and shared. Of particular concern is the police's use of extemal providers such as SFR Medical. whose privacy policies appear to pemiit data sharing with partner organisations. Survivors, many of whorn already feel scnitini5ed and distrusted during investigations, are likely to be further discouraged by this opaque PTo¢ess. Lack of Traurna-lnformed PrActiee in Court Within court settings, ISVAS have encountered worying examples of poor trauma-infornied practice by legal professionals. In one Gase, a CPS barrister suggested a survivor watch her VRI (Video Recorded Interview) in the courtroom in front of the jury to "save time." The ISVA appropriately intervened. highlighting the re-traumatising nature of such a proposal. Thank￿lly, the survivor was even￿allY able to view the VRI in a separ￿¢ room. However, this incident exemplifies a broader lack of awareness or consideration for survivors, psychological safety during legal proceedings. Similar concerns arise when survivors request to give evidence via video linL' particularly when living temporarily abroad. What should bc a straightforward request often be¢omes a time consuming process requiring ISVA advocacy and multiple follow-ups, Causing unnecessary anxiety and uncertainty in the lead-up to trial. Lo&8 of Support Infrastructure The discontinuation of the Rape Partnership support email has also weakened key communication links between ISVAS and the police, making it harder to resolve issues promptly. The absence of this resource has been felt keenly and ha5 added pressure on an a]ready strained system. In response to these growing challenges, our charity has launchcd a Lcgal Advicc Pilot, which aims to offcr survivors timoly and accuratc advicc on Icg&l mattcrs including data requests, NFA decisions. the Victim's Rightto Review, and CICA claim5. Referra15 are being rnade via ISVAS. the Survivors Gateway. the police. and other specialist services. While thi5 pilot show5 promise in filling some of the 5UPPOrt gaps, its success is reliant on sustained collaboration and awareness across agencies. Operational updates Since 2023-24. Women and Girls Network (WGN) undertook significant operational changes aimed at enhancing our organisational capacity and effectiveness. To further support the operational upgrades, we have invested in upgrading our systems and processe5. This includes the planned implementation of new IT systems and the procurement of updated IT equipment, as well as transitioning from a manual IIR system to a comprehensive HR software solution. Additionally. we have introduced new financial software that will streamline our financial operations, ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency in our reporting and budgeting. To bolster our operational capabilitie5, we have expanded our Operations team. This stratsgic move allows us to provide more responsive and tailorcd support to our stsff team working directly with survivor5, while enhancing

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DtBECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 our intemaI support stru¢tures. This investment h&$ also enabled us to improve oversight and a¢¢ountsbility, ensuring that our operations fjjnctions align with the best practice and regulatory requirements. Significant time and resources have been dedicated to developing new ￿lIcIeS and procedures that will guide our Work and supportour strategi¢ goals. These new policies will be released in 2025-2026. These operational changes are driving greater efficiencies across the organisation. significantly reducing workloads for our stsff. This reduction not only contributes to better overall wellbeing and job satisfaction but also enables us to focus on delivering high-quality services to our beneficiaries. Enhanced recruitment practices are allowing us to fill key roles more effectively, ensuring that we attract and retain top tslent to supwjrt our mission. Furthennore, the strategic investrnent in technology is anticipated to result in long-terni cost savings, allowing us to allocate resources more effectively and sustainably. As we look towards 2026, these operational improvements are expected to yield substantial benefits, including improved service delivery, increased organisational resilience, and enhanced capacity to respond to the evolving needs of women and girls in our community as well as better ommunication through a new intranet. By investing in our leadership, systems, and teams, WGN is positiontng itself to achieve its objectives more effectively, ensuring a sustainable and impactful future for the organisation. We are committed to ongoing evaluation and refinement of these initiatives, with a clear fo¢us on measurable outcomes that will enhance our service delivery and support to the communities we serve. Overall, these ¢omprehensive changes lay a strong foundation for WGN to thrive in its mission to empower and uplift women and girls. fostering an envi￿ln￿ent that prioritises safety, supporL and gro￿.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reference and Administrative Details Charity registration number: 1150354 Company registration number: 08286856 Registered offiee: 8 Blackstock Mews London N4 2BT Operational address: PO Box 13095 London W14 OFE Directors sind Trnstees The Board of trustees consti￿teS directors of the company for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity tsw. The tnjstees serving durlng the year and since the year end were as follows: SabriDa Qureshi Donna Caty Sally Thomas Dr Sandra Gulyurtlu Katherine Taylor Vanessa Freeman Runa Begum Lucy Angell John Pooja Aryal Chair Vice-chair & Acting Treasurer Secretary (resigned 10 December 2024) Tre&8urer (resigned 21 August 2024) (resigmed 10 December 2024) (appointed 20 March 2025) (apw)inted 20 March 2025) The tsvstees a￿ elected at the Annual General Meeting. No trustee received any remunerdtion for services during the year, nor did they have any beneficial interest in any contract with the charity. Executive Team: Akima Thomas Gurpreet Virdee Mehreen Mir O of Services O of Development Dire¢tor of Finance and Resources (resigned 7 April 2025) Director of Services Ifeoma Williams Statutory Auditors: Barcant Beardon Limited Chartered Accountants 8 Blackstock Mews London N4 2BT Bankers: HSBC 512 Brixton Road Brixton London SW9 8ER Nationwide Building Society Kings Park Road Moulton Road Northampton NW3 6NW Triodos Bank Deanery Road Bristol BSI SAS Solicitors: Russell-cooke Solicitors 2 Putney Hill London SW15 6AB

W0D￿N AND GIRLS NETWORK TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT (￿cLuDING DIRECTORS, REPORD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees (who are also the directors of Women and Girls Network for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Amiual Report and the fmancial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pra¢tice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare fllwicial statsments for each financial year. Under company law the trnstees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resouTces and application of resources, including income and expenditure, ofthe charitable company forthat year. In preparing those financial ststements, the trustees are required to: select suitsble accounting policies and apply them consistently. observe the methods aThd principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102)" ake judgements and estimates that are re&qonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, an(L" prepare the financial statements on a going wncern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the haritable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable a¢¢uracy at ny time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safrguaTding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking re&8onable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware. there is no relevant audit inforn]ation of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware. and the trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit iThforniation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that inforn]ation. The trustees are responsible for the mainlenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of fmancial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Public Benefit Statoment The trustees confim that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of tbe Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefiL "Charities and public benefiw. These f￿anCIal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Staternent of Recommended Practice (FRS102) and in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small entities. This Report was approved by the Truslees on 16 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Domia Caty Vice Chair of the Women and Pooja A Trustee o Network he Women and Girls Network

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK FOR THE YEARENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Oplnlon We have audited the fjnancial statements of Women and Girls Network for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balanc¢ Sheet and notes to the financial statements, including signifiGant accounting policies. The financial rew)rting framework that has been applied in their preparntion is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The FinancialReporlingStandardapplicable in the UKandRepublic ofIreland(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: give a trne and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025. and of its incomtng resources and applicatlon of resources. including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended: have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally A¢cept¢d A¢wunting Practice. have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirement of the Companie5 Act 2006. BasLffor opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Internation￿ Stsndards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further des¢rib¢d in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our repoTL We are independent of the charitsble company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is suificient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the fmancial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern b&8is of accounting in the preparation of the fllwicial statements is appropriate. Based on the WOTk we have perfortned, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions thaL individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to ontinuc &5 a going conccrn for a pcriod of at Ic&st twclvc month9 from when thc finEmcial skntcmcnls 4rc authorised for issue. Ow re5ponsibilitie5 and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are descril)ed in the relevant sections of Ihis report. Oiher inforntation The other inforniation comprises the inforniation included in the tn￿tees. annual report, other than the financial ststements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsibl¢ for the other infonnation contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover tbe other inforniation and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our re￿r¢ we do not express any fonn of assurance ¢on¢lusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other infornlation 15 materially incon51Stent with the f￿anCIal statements or our knowledge obtained in the Course of the audit or othenvise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to detemline whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial ststem¢nts themselves. If, based on the work we have perfornied, we conclude that there is a rnaterial mi5Statement of this other infornlation, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 37

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMEN AND G]RLS NETWORK FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Opinion on other maftersprescrlbed by the Companles Ad 2¢P06 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the Course of the audit: the inforniation glven in the trustees, report, which includes the directors, report prepared for the purposes of company law. for the financial year for which the financial statements arc prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and the directors, report included within the tn]stees' report has been prepa￿d in accordance with applicable legal rquirements. MalÈers OA which we are required to report ty ￿cePtioN In the light of our knowled8e and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtsined in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report in¢lud¢d within the tr￿Slee$. report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequats for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us. or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums. or ertain disc105ures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made. or we have not received all the Inforn￿tiOn and explanations we require for our audit. or the trustees were not entitled to prepare the fmancial statements in accordance with the small companies, regime and take advantage of the small companies. exemptions in preparin8 the directors, report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic rep)rt. Responslbllities of Iruslees As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement set out on page 36, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the f￿anCial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees detennine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going ¢on¢ern basis of accountTng unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Audllor's responslbilitiesfor the audit of ther￿anCIal stalements Our ObJ￿tiveS are to obtain reasonable assurance aix)ut whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assuran¢e,but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will a]ways detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are consideTed rnaterial if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decÉsions of users taken on the basis of these flnancial statements.

DEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Irregularities, including fraud, are instan¢¢s of non-wmpliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined al)ove, to defrct material misststements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are Capable of detecting irregularitie4 including fraud is detailed below: the engagement partner ensured that the audit team had the appropriate competence, capability and skill to identify and recognise any non-compliance wvth applicable laws and regulations. we identified such laws and regulations applicable from our discussions with trustees and other management and from our knowledge and experience of the sector" we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the clwitable company, including the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity SORP (FRS 102). we considered the provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which might be fijndamental to the charitable company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Anti-fraud, bribery and cotruption legislation. Taxation legislation and Employment legislation; we assessed the extent of compliance with laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management and inspecting legal co￿esPondenCe. and identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team and the team remained alert to instances of nonw¢omplian¢¢ throughout the audit. We assessed the susceptibility of the ¢harilable company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur by: making enquiries of management as to where they Considered there was susceptibility to fraud. their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud. and considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and nonwcompliance with laws and regulations. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of ¢ontrols, we: perfornled analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships: tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions. wli¥th¥i' jud¥¥iii¥llis alld a55LsiJiyliuiis iiidde iii ￿et￿.11]ulli]8 tlie a¥Lowitllig estiiiiates were indicative of potential bias. and investigated the rationale behind signifi¢ant or unusual transactions. In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to: agreeing financiaI statement disclosures to underlying supporting do¢uments reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governan¢e' and enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims. Because of the inherent limitations of an audiL there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularlties, including those leading to a material misststement in the fmanciaI statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the f￿ancial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to frdud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional concealmenL forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 further description of our responsibilities available on the FRC'S website htt s'.Ilww¥.frc.or .uk/audttorslaudit-assurancelauditor-s-re nsibilities-for-the-audit-of-the-fjldes¢ri tion-of- the-auditor..oE?0/08Q % 995-res onslbilities-for. This description fornis part of our auditor's report. is Use of our report This report is made solely to tbe charitable company's members, as a body, in ￿COrdanCe with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might stste to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent perniittedby law, we do not acceptorassume responsibility tr) anyone otherthan the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we have fornied. Mukesh Khatri Senior Statutory Auditor For and on behalf of BARCANT BEARDON LIMITED Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors 8 Blackstock Mews Islington London N4 2BT 40

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLiJDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNr) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ￿￿￿RCH 2025 Ineome and Erpendilure Summary Notes Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable athivities Other income Investments 4,758 28,221 8.249 3,677 4.758 107.486 7,282.454 6,999,526 8255 3.677 7.254.233 2.552 Total income and endowments 7.254,239 44,905 7,299,144 7.109.564 Expenditure on: Costs of raising funds Charitable activities 15.473 7,453,096 23,209 38,130 38,682 7.491,226 27,802 6,957,324 Total expendi￿re 7,468,569 61.339 7,529,908 6.985,126 Net (expenditureyincome (214J30) (16.434) (230,764) 124,438 Transfers between funds 19 Net movement in funds for tbe year (214,330) {16,434) (230,764) 124,438 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought foTward 19 226.961 1.170,295 1.397256 1.272.818 Totsl funds Ca￿led ft>rward 19 12.631 1,153.861 1,166.492 1.397.256 The statement of flnancial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year. All income and expendikn derive from continuing activities.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed Assets 14 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 16 2,118,871 284,582 1.751.234 963.031 2.403.453 2,714,265 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 17 (1,236,961) {1,317,009) Net Current Assets 1,166,492 1,397.256 Net Assets 1,166,492 lJ97256 Funds Restrlcted funds Unrestricted funds - General funds 19 12,631 226,961 19 1,153,861 1,170,295 Totsl funds 1,166,492 1.397,256 These fmancial statetnents are prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. Signed on behalf of the board of ttvstees Donna Carty Vice Chair of the Women an Pooja Trustee of the Wornen and Girls Network irls Network Date: 16 December 2025 The notss on page 44-57 fonn part of these financial statements. Company Registration No. 08286856

WOMEN AND GlliLS NETWORK STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Cash flow from operating activities Nct cash (usedyprovidcd by operdting activities 22 (682,126) 374,874 C&8h flow from investing actiVLtie5 Interest income Purchase of tangible fixed assets 3,677 2,552 Net cash provided by investing activilies 3,677 2,552 Net (de¢re&8eyincrease in cash and cash equivalents in the year (678.449) 377,426 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 963,031 585.605 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 284,582 963,031 Analysis of casb and cash equivalents Cash in bank and in hand 284,582 963,031 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 22.1 284,582 963,031

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANC.IAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng Policies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the fmancial ststements are as follows: 1.1 Generol informarfon and b(uls ofpreparallon Women and Girls Network is a CoMp￿Y limited by guarantee incorporated in and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The registsred okTice is 8 Blackstock Mew4 London N4 2B T. The charity constitute5 a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities., Statement of Recomrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in a¢¢ordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of treland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historic cost convention. The fmancial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 1.2 Going Concern Atthe time of approving the fllwicial statements, the members ofmanagement committee have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the members of management committee continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the flllancial statements. 1.3 Charltable Funds Unrestricted fijnds are available for use at the discretion of the members of management committee in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. Designated fvnds have been set &side for specific purposes by the trustees. Restricted ￿ndS are subject to spe¢iti¢ conditions by donors as to how they may be used. 'I'he purposes and uses of the restricted fimds are set out in the notes to the accounts. 1.4 Jncomlng Resources All incoming resources are included in the Ststement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any perfornlance conditions have been rnet, the amount can be measured reliably and it 15 probable that the income will be received. Income from grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any perforniance conditions have been mel it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred. Training and counselIing fees are brought into income when they are earned. Donations are arxounted for when received. Interest incorne is recognised when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity. this is nornially ll￿￿ notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1.5 Resources F-ypended Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is inclusive of the VAT attributable to that expense. An appropriate proportion of the salary charge is attributed to fund raising. Governance costs mainly comprise audit and ac¢ountancy fees. Expenditure is alloc&ted to fimds directly or on the basis of stsff time or usage. 1.6 Tangible TrlredAssets Tangible f￿ed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation. net of depreciation and any impairn]ent losses. Tangible fixed assets aTe stated at cost less depreciation. Assets with an individual cost of less than £2,OCrfJ are written off in the year of purchase. Depreciation is Provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each &sset over its expected useful life, as follows: Fixtures. fittings & equipment Computers 250/0 per annum on cost 33Q/o per annum on cost The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is deterniined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carying value of the asset and is rKognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. 1. 7 Impairment of FiKedAssets At each reporting end date, the charity ￿vIewS the ¢arrying amounts of its tangible assets to deterniine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairn]ent loss. If any su¢h indication exist& the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to detern]ine the extent of the impairnient loss (if any). 1.8 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-ternl liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overthafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowing5 in Cu￿ent liabilities. 1.9 Financial Instrumenls The charity has financial assets and finanGial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic fLnanGial instruments. Basic fmancial instnmients are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. 1.10 EmployeeBenefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services ar¢ received. Terniination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terniinate the ernployment of an employee or to provide tennination benefits. l.jl Rdirement Benefils Payments to defmed contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense As they fall due.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENFS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Critical Aceouftting Estimates and Judgements In th¢ application of the charity's accounting poli¢ies, the members of management committee are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions ab)ut the carying amount of assets and liabililies that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of ¢ausing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are listed below.. 2.1 Cost allocation Support costs are allocated across all charitable activities. Dependent upon each type of suP￿rt activity, costs are applied directly against a function or appropriate cost drivers such as time allocations are utilised. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affe¢ts only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both Current and futyre periods. Jncomefrom Donatlons and Legades Unrestricted Funds 2025 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Donations and gifts General Grants 4,758 6,486 ioi,000 4,758 107,486 Incomefrom Charllable Artlvllles Ch￿ilableAc1Iviti￿ 2025 Grants 2025 Fees 2025 Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Fees Perfornian¢e related grants 28,221 28,221 38,735 7,254.233 6,960,791 7,254,233 7254,233 28,221 7,282,454 6,999,526 CharitsbleAcliviftu 2024 Grants 2024 Fees 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Fees Perfonnance related grants 38.735 38.735 6,960,791 252,229 6,137,786 6,960,791 6.960,791 38,735 6,999,526 6.390.015

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 4.1 Income from charitable activities was £7,282,454 (2024 - £6,999,526) of which £7,254,233 (2024 £6,960,791) was attributable to restricted funds and £28,221 (2024 - £38,735) was attributable to unrestricted funds - general. 4.2 Perforniance related grants 2025 2024 London Councils MOPAC MOPAC funding through partnets Advance NHS England Small grants 1,513,114 4,591,397 479,937 88.600 542,223 38,962 1,504,180 4.509,291 302,667 88,600 539,420 16.633 7,254,233 6,960.791 Incopnefrom Investments Unrestricted Funds 2025 Unrestrictsd Funds 2024 Interest receivable 3,677 2.552 Expendllure on Ralglng Funds 2025 2024 Staff costs 38,682 27,802 6. 1 Ofthe £18,68?. pxpendihire. in ?,n?.s (?.n?.4- £.?.7,An?.), £.1 S,471 (?.n?.4- £9,2RR) WkLS attrihiitshle tn re8tricted funds and £23.209 (2024 - £18,514) was atiributable to unrestricted funds - general. An4lysis ofE¥penditure oh CharltableAdivili Direct Direct Charitable Charitable Expendittue Expenditure 2025 2024 Staff wsts Direct charitable expenditure 2,757,014 2,627.852 4,038,382 3,777.184 6,795,396 6,405,036 Share of support costs (see note 8) Share of governance costs (see note 8) 679,913 15,917 534,794 17,494 7,491,226 6,957,324

WOMEN AND GlliLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STAIEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 7.1 Of the £7.491,226 expenditure in 2025 {2024 - £6,957,324), £7,453,096 (2024 - £6,936296> was attributable to restricted funds and £38,130 (2024- £21,028) was attributable to unrestricted fimds- general. Anatysts ofsupport and Governance Costs Basis of allocation Support costs Governance costs Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Staff and recruitment costs Premises costs Insurance IT, Office support & expenses Financial & bookkeeping (Staff) Legal and professional costs Staff expenses & training Bank charges Sundry costs Audit fee Truste¢s' expenses Direct Dire¢t Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Direct Governance Governance 383,627 25,154 16,031 75,695 116,706 31,734 30,168 1,099 (301) 383,627 25,154 16,031 75,695 116.706 31.734 30,168 1.099 (301) 15.455 462 248329 24,718 13,264 83,180 96205 48,706 19,493 887 12 17.280 214 15,455 462 679,913 15,917 695,830 552,288 IVetIncome/(EKpendiLur£)for the Year 2025 2024 This is ststed after charging.. Auditor's remuneration Depreciation of tangible fLxed assets Operating lease payments,. Land and buildings 15,455 17,280 237 59,718 53.428 io Truslee Remuneratlon and ExpeKves The trustees were not paid any remuneration nor received any other benefits during the year (2024- nil). Four trustees (2024 - hvo) were reimbursed expenses reimbursed during the year. Travel and meeting refreshment expenses amounting to £462 (2024 - £214) was incurred by the charity for fourlrustees (2024 two trustee). Trnstees, training expenses were £nil (2024 - £nil) for the year. One trustee had a related paty, who had transactions with the charity during the year, receiving a ¢onsultan¢y fee of £13.800 with a balance of £850 outstandlng at the end of the year. No one was paid a saIary, related employment costs or incutred expenses. In 2024, two trnstees had one related paty each. One received & consultancy fec of £14,246, with a balance of £9,975 outstanding at the end of the year. The other was paid a salary and related employment costs totaling £18,681 and incurred expenses of £1.136. No t￿stee or other person related to the Charity had any personal interest in any other contra¢tortransa¢tion entered into by the charity during the year (2024- nil).

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Analysis ofstaff Costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries SociaI security costs Pension costs 2.816,198 271,667 80.255 2,482,688 242,972 72,716 3,168,120 2,798,376 124,285 239,312 Agency and freelance staff 3,292,405 3,037,688 11.1 The number of employees who received total employee benefits (excluding employers, pension contributions) of more than £60.000 is as follows: 2025 Number 2024 Number £60,001- £70,000 £70,001- £80,000 £80,001- £90,000 £90,001- £100,000 During the year pension contributions on behalf of these staff amounted to £9,205 (2024 - £6,680) 11.2 During the year the company paid £124,285 (2024- £239,312) to independent third parties forthe provision of staff. 11.3 The total amount of employee benefits received by key management personnel is £326,060 (2024 £310,461). The company considers its key management personnel comprise of the Executive T&im. 11.4 Durfng the year to 31 March 2025, ternjlnatlon payments totalfing £17,200 were made to employees (2024 £12,862). 12 StaffNumbers The average monthly head ¢ount was 93 stsff (2024- 81 staffj and the average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees (in¢luding casual and part tim¢ stsffj during the year was as follows: 2024 Number 56 Number 69 Project management and staff Administrative staff 78 63 4L)

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 Toralion Women and Girls Network is considered to pass the tests set out in Para￿aph I, Schedule 6 ofthe Finan¢e Act 2010 and therefore it meet5 the defmition of a charitable compgny for UK corporation t&x purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from tsxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3, Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Cbargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such incorne or gains are applied exclusivety to charitable purposes. 14 FLredAss¢ts Fixtures. fittings, equipment Computers Total Cost At l April 2024 Additions Disposals 8,719 3,607 12,326 {4,735) (1,780) (6,515) At 31 March 2025 3,984 1,827 5,811 D¢pre¢iation: At l April 2024 Disposals Charge for the year 8,719 (4,735) 3,607 (1,780) 12,326 (6,515) At 31 March 2025 3,984 1,827 5,811 Net Book Value,. At 31 March 2025 At l April 2024 JS Financial Instrumenls 2025 2024 Carryins amount of financial assets Debt instruments at amortised Cost 2,304,737 2,552,278 Carrying amount of financial liabilities Measured at amortised cost 1,161,804 1277.164 16 Dethors 2025 2024 Operating debtors Accrued income Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 2,008,981 1.580.497 81J20 8,750 80,667 11,175 98,715 2,118,871 1,751,234 50

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOIES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 Creth'tors.. Amounlsfalling due wlthln oneyear 2025 2024 Opernting creditors T&xation and social security Other ¢￿dItorS AG¢ruals Defetred income 793,791 74,117 29,577 305,105 34.371 1,171,107 74,368 13,800 57,734 1,236.961 1.317.009 18 Pensions The charity contributes towards a defined contribution pension scherne with Aviva. The pension charged to the Statement of Finanoial Activities represent contributions payable by the charity and amowited to £80,255 (2024- £72,716). 19 Anatysis of Charltable Funds 19.1 Unreslrlded FAnds- Current Year Balance IApr 2024 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources Transfers Balance 31 Mar 2025 General funds 1,170,295 44,905 (61.339) 1.153,861 unr￿triCted Funds- Previous Year Balance IApr 2023 Incoming Resources Outgoing ResourGe5 Transfers Balance 31 Mar 2024 General funds 1,073,064 148,773 (39.54 )) ( I'?.oooj 1.170,295 Name ofunrestrictedfynd Description, nature andpurposes ofthefund General filnds The "free reserves" after allowing for any designated funds.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19.2 Reslrlded Funds- Current Year Balance IApr 2024 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources Transfers Balance 31 Mar 2025 Ascent Ascent Plus Angelou CouRAGEus DVSV Casework & Counsellors Gateway L￿lldon Hostels Association NHS England Rape Crisis Project Soteria Other 1,513,114 (1,513,114) 137,161 (137,161) 88,600 (88,600) 917,326 (917,326) 169.697 (169,697) 2,683,983 (2,765,303) 35,629 (35,629) 462,223 (595,233) 1,071.926 (1,071,926) 174,580 {174,580) 81,320 133,010 12,631 12,631 226.961 7,254,239 (7,468,569) 12.631 Restrkyed Fun¢ts- Prevlous Fear Balance Restated Incoming Outgoing IApr Resources Resources 2023 Transfers Restated Balance 31 Mar 2024 Ascent Ascent Plus Angelou CouRAGEus DVSV Casework & Counsellors Gateway ndon Hostels Association NHS England Rape Crisis Project Saf¢r London Other 1,504,180 (1,506,580) 132,245 (132,245) 88,600 (88,600) 808,996 (808,996) 120.429 (120,429) 2.790,099 (2,708,779) 16,633 (51,610) 458,100 (450,669) 991,516 (991,516) 49,993 (49,993) (36,167) 2,400 81,320 34,977 125,579 133,010 39,198 9,600 12,631 199,754 6,960,791 {6,945,584) 12,000 226,961 19.3 ]Vame of reslricÉedfund Descrlpiion, nathre andpurposes of thefund Ascent These projects are funded by London Councils through various partnership agreements with other organisations as part of the London Violence Against Women and Girls Consortium. They comprise a dedicated sexual violence helpline, a prevention projecL trainin& group work, counselling a specialist service on ending hamiful practices and an advice service for women and girls who have experienced 8endered violence. Ascent pl￿ Ascent Plus is additional funding into the Advice Service from the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).

WOMENAND GIRLS NETWORK NOIES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAJiCH 2025 19.3 Ivame of restricledfund Descrytion, nature alldpurpos￿ of thefund Angelou The Angelou Partnership is a partnership of organisations 5UPPOrting survivors of VAWG across 3 west London boroughs. Through the partnership, Women and Girls Network are funded to provide ISVA support, young women's advocacy and additional capacity on the Freephone Advice Line. We are also funded to SUp￿rt frontline practitioners through training and ¢onsultan¢y supporL CouRAGEus CouRAGEus is a new pan London partnership Project led by Women and Girls Network. The project provides specialist advoca¢y* counsellin& and resilience and prevention programs for minoritised young women and girls experiencing gendered violence, mentsl health issues an￿or multiple disadvantages. DVSV Casework & Counsellors This fi]nding supports predominantly Black and Global Majority survivors to access pra¢ti¢al support, resources and therapeutic work aimed at enhancing their recovery Gateway I￿ndOn Survivors Gateway offers SUPPOrt to all victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse aged 13+ to access specialist services. Women and Girls Network leads this service and works in partnership with key sexual violence providers in London. London Hostels Association Funding from the London Hostels Association supported additional capacity and development for the Advice Service. NHS England NHS England funding brings together the four London Rape Crisis Centres to deliver innovative services for fernale Survivors of sexual violence (SV) London-wide. The project delivers a wraparound therapeutic provision for survivors engaged with the criminal justice system. awareness raising community and professional development programme is aimed at prevention and upskilling staff on good pra¢ti¢e working with SV. Rape Crisis Project The West London Rape Crisis Service (WLRCC) is one of the specialist services of Women and Girls Network and is fijnded by the MOPAC and the Ministy of Justice. The WLRCC provides counselling, group worK body therapies and advocacy services to women who have experienced recent or historic sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, rape, prostitution, sexual assault. sexual harassment, gang related sexual violence, sexual bullying and sexual exploitation. Safer London Safer London Partnership Project fimded by MOPAC is aimed at supporting victims, primarily young women and girls who are involved in or at risk of gang involvement andlor at risk of sexual violence and exploitation, primarily within gangs. The proje¢t involves delivering one to one casework and advocacy, awareness raising activities, counselling and training for professionals.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19.3 Ntvne ofreslricledfund Description, nathre andpurpOS￿ of thefund Soteria This service aims to help you navigate the complexities of the Criminaljustice system by providing specialist legal help to survivors of sexual violence. The lawyers work for Women and Girls Network and are completely independent of the police or CPS or any other state agency. All legal advice is confidential and protected by legaI professional privilege. Other This includes various smaller projects, the most significant of which supports young people who have experienced or at risk of any forni of abuse in K¢nsingtr)n & Chelsea and Westminster. 19.4 There were no transfers during the year ended 31 March 2025. The net transfer in 2024 of £12,000 from general fimds to restricted funds represent a shortfall in restricted fimding on those projects. 19.5 StaleTh￿Rt in accordance wilh Sectton 37 ofthe Local Government ondHousingAc11989- 2024-25 A grant from London Councils (fomierly." Association of London Government) for the Advice and Counselling Project. amounted to £1,388,072 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The funds were expended in the manner set out below and have been used for the purpose5 Outlined in the grant awernent. 2025 Direct Staff Costs Indirect Staff Costs Other Direct Costs- Including Partner Payments Charges allocated to Projects 277,375 18,823 1,060,384 31,490 1,388,072 Eipenditure by l¢ad partner and parth¢rs: Lead partner- WGN Delivery parther- Ashiana Delivery partner- Asian Women's Resource Centre Delivery parther- The Chinese Infonnation and Advice Centre (CIAC) Delivery partner- EACH Delivery parther- IKWRO Delivery partner- IMBCE Women's Centr¢ Delivery partner- Jewish Women's Aid Delivery partner- Latin American Women's Rights Service: LAWRS Delivery partner- The Nia Project Delivery partner- BASASC Delivery partner- Rights of Women Delivery partner- SOl￿e Delivery parther- Southall Black Sisters Deliv¢ry partner- Women's Trust 347.989 94.573 42,166 41166 95,861 80.089 77.104 26.409 83.922 38.333 21.302 74,775 259,615 61,163 42,605 1,388,072

WOMENAND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19.6 Sla¢epnen¢ in accordance wl¢h Section 37 of the Locol Government and Housing Act 1989-prloryears Grants from London Councils (fomerly: Association of London Government) for the Advice and Coun5¢11ing Project, aTnount¢d to £1,360.855 fr>rthe year ended 31 March 2024 and £1,368,470 forthe year ended 31 Ma￿h 2023. The funds were expended in the mann¢r set out below and have been used for the putwse5 Outlined in the grant agreement. 2024 2023 Direct Staff Costs Indirect stsff Costs Other Direct Costs- Including Partner Payments Charges allocated to Projects 273,648 275,980 5,536 3,575 1,052.582 1,054,716 29,089 34,199 1,360,855 1.368,470 2024 2023 Lead partner- WGN Delivery partner- Ashiana Delivery partner- Asian Women's Resource Centre Delivery partner- The Chinese Inforniation and Advice Centre (CIAC) Delivery partner- EACH Delivery partner- IKWRO Delivery partner- IMECE Women's Centre Delivery partner- Jewish Women's Aid Delivery partner- KMEWO, Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women's Organisation Delivery partner- Latin American Women's Rights Service: LAIVRS Delivery partner- The Nia Project Delivery parther- RASASC Delivery partner- Rights of Women D¢liv¢ry parln¢r- Solac¢ Delivery partner- Southall Black Sisters Delivery partner- Women's T￿st 341,153 92,719 41,339 41.339 93,981 78.519 75,593 25,891 340.740 94.499 40.663 40.663 95.740 80.530 76.005 27,115 1.650 82.579 36,966 22,191 72,110 253.656 58,982 44,382 82,277 37,581 20,897 73,309 254.525 59,963 41,769 1,360,855 1,368,470

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOTES TO THE FfNANCIAL STAIEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Analysis ofNetAssets behveen Funds- Current Year Restricfrd Unrestricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 Tangible f￿ed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets 12.631 271,951 881,910 284,582 881,910 12.631 1,153,861 1,166,492 Anatysis of]VelAssets between Funds- Previous Year Restricted Unre5trict¢d Funds Funds 2024 2024 Totsl 2024 Tangible fixed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets 145,641 817,390 434,225 963,031 434,225 145,641 1,251,615 1,397256 21 Opernling Leose Copnmitments At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding conunitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating l&qses, which fall due as follows: 2025 2024 Within one year Between two five years 77,577 82,560 42.028 23,278 160,137 65,306 The increase in operdting lease commitments is due to break clauses not being enacted and lease extensions acquired. 56

WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK NOIES TO THE FfNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 22 Reconciliation oflvd (Deficil)Mncome lo ]Vet Cash Flowfrom Operatlng Acllvldes 2025 2024 Net {deficit)lincome for the year Adjustments for. Intsrest income Depre¢iation ncreaseydecrease in debtors (Decrease)in¢rease in creditors (230,764) 124,438 (3,677) (2,552) 237 71263 181,488 (367,637) (80,048) (682,126) 374,874 221 Analysls of Changes In Net Debt AtIApr 2024 C&sh-flows At 31 Mar 2025 Cash in bank and in hand 963.031 (678.449) 284,582 23 RelaledParty Tra￿actiOnS Aside from trustee remuneration and expenses disclosed in not¢ 10, there are no related paty transaction5 during the Ye￿ (2024- none).

WOMEN&GIRLS NETWORK 0?0 7610 4678 infofft.wgn.org.uk PU Box 13095. London W14 ()FE Charity registration number: l 150354 Company registration number: 08286856 Registered office: 8 Blackstock Mews, London. N4 2BT