COMPANY NUNIBER: 082868i6 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: I li03)4 WOMEN&CIRLS Women and Girls Network NETWORK REPORT ANL D FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ]- e.iiclecl _3 1. I,lai"Lli 2(I25 Tlie liiisleEs i)i-esenl their Llllll for WoiiiLhLqnd Cill-l% NLtii'(ii-k (WGN,) t4b- March 2025 ￿,1]iCI1 cl1-L ¢1150 1)I"Lll¢l1-e f-or <1 dii-ecioi-% LLIIC)I-I LIIILI ilLLOLIIII"% The liii%lee% li£ive acloiitLcl tliL pA&isi ReLomiiiended Pr 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