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'07 FATIMA C >; WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION Marlborough resource centre Marlborough Street Glodwick Oldham OL4 1 EG 0161627 3109 www.fatimawomens.org.uk 33rd Annual Report September 2023- August 2024 Charitable Incorporaied Organisation Number 1160027

INTRODUCTION Aims Fatima Women's ASs"allOn aims to meet the needs of women from the surrounding areas of Glodwd(, Alexandra, Roundlhorn and other parts of Oldham. We provide and assist in the provision of IrainirrfJ. educalional courses, health and wellbeing sessions. reCreatn and leisure activities for women. young people. and children. We also meet our aims through the employment of staff. the development of partnerships with other agencies and using volunteèrs. Within the last year PWA has tteated an environment. which appeals to and caters for the needs of the diff8Tenl bcal communities. Through running numerous training sessi$ and UrSe$ FWA have succeeded in encouraging and supporting many w¢Jnen and young people in making the decision to go into fvrther education and increase their qualifications, gain volunteer opportunits"es. chances of paid employment and improvement in their qualrty of life. Chalr erson's Re As the Chair of Fatima Women's Association, il gives me immense pleasure lo submit this 33rd annual report on the progress of the organisation and the new initiatives undertaken during the past year. The progress of Fatima Women's Assw'ation in ihe past year has been challenging, encouraging and highly posrtive, irnproving services In th8 community immensely due to the focused management committee members, volunteers, and staff. 11 has been an extremely eventfvl year where the associats'on has delivered range of new and innovative projects in response lo what the community members have told us they need. For up-l(>date infom)alion please go online al www.falimawomens.org.uk. This websrtè will be updated regularfy. Pleasa visit FWA to register your interest in any of the training courses, educational coursès. health and wellbeing sessions and children's activits'es that are Ing delivered. Stren Ihenin communities The manager has ft)cused C the partnerships. partIlarlY between the voluntary. community and the stattjtory sector. Working together has helped to enhance existing provision and has brought different sets of skills together to provide improved netsy0$ of servi$ for IneficIar1eS. FUrthemio, we host monthly consortium meetings at FWA. We work in close partnership with

A¢twi Together. Oklham LrfoloNJ Loamirrfj. Posrtr¥e Sleps. B8tho1 Church. Oak proiea. Gel Oldham Working Ioklham CounrJl>. KOGGS, Farth Action, Grealef Mancheslef VDlence ReduclK)n Unrt. Lancashife cnckel foundatYJn, Peshkar prodUCtns. Salf(xd CVS, The chnSt NHS Icxjndation, Ice Creates, Oldham Intertath forum. Saheli ¥M)mn's grcwp. The University ol Manchester, Xpertheanh. Answer Canc•r Manchester, Fresh Belief and C8ntré ol wèllbèing, training and cultur8 Actlvftlesrrralnln FWA has been Ined in consultatH)n local %w)men. yojng People and children and nehyofking wth other agencies on an ba&s de4n and run new Pfojects reflectlry Ihe needs ol Ihe c4xnmunty We as a team have contin1 to lkI on our past expwiences to develop FWA towards Its full polenbal We had 274 adults arrfl 175 young people and chiklfen"s membership lomis completed. Over a $2-week per1 the average number of parncipants accessing the Sassn$ was 128 IndivKluals p8r weék. F.W.A has had 20 different volunt•gr4 throufvt a 12thnN)nth per. Every year, thanks to lh• fvnding from tho Orn Oldham FuThJ, Th• Volunteer celebration fund. we celebfale the commrtment from the board of trustees and the volunteeffs for their hard work. dedICan and feedback each year. We celebrate in a vanety of vmys. e g. by awar(Iing certthcates, presenting gift vouch8ts. taking part *) team tlId1rj ad¥tUrns. hawng • meal. tM)wling or going Iho anoma.

Fundin 11 has been another successlul year lor FWA in raising lunds to run projects. maintain overheads, resources, and staff posrtths. We are extremety pleased that new proiecls taken on by FWA are meetsng trf outc£•i)es and that Ih8y have an enhanc%d impact on (r coro delwery. The assooatK>n has suslainabilty for the next 2 years. Eath year wa are very successful In bnnging n new projects thal benefrt the communty e.g. Ansb%pr Cancer lo run a cancef wrOngs5 programme. Brea51 Gancer awarene. Greal8f Manchester Cnme Reduct Unrt to tslk about cnm8 and paren181 awareness, (he Oklham fund small grants to deliver 50 plus lundOn Club and many more. This Is amazing news whth would not have been possible without the hardwoth and commitment given by the management, staff 8nd volunteers. FWA woukl like to Ihank the followNJ ffx ththr finanual support from Aw'l 2023 to March 2024.. Ans¥r Cancer Breast Cancer Central distrKt counalkxs Faith Aclion Garfld Weston FoundatK Grace Trust Greatef Manthestffi Crime Reduct, Viobence ReductK)n Unrt John Mason Family Tfust Local gwing fflag lrtlle grants One Oldham Fund M0 Ono (Jdham Fund Volunteer C818bratTri Fund Oldham wjverty action netbth. Actnn Tc3elher Skipton buikling s<x*ty charrt8blo IrKI81 The Nats¢al Lottery Awards for The Nabcnal Lottery ReachirKJ Comnwnil Tudor Trust On b8half of the Management Commrttee, I would like to extend cxjr appreoalion and an excessively by thank you to 811 mentsrs of slaff for their arduous work. commrtmenl. and enthu&asm and all the volunteers of Fatima W(xnen's AssooalM)n. for ththf o)n&st8nl and loyal supwt. It is wrth Immense pleasure that I present to you the 33rd Annual Rewt of Falima W(Mn8n'8 Asso0atK Seplert)8r 2023 to August 2024. Samina Iqbal Chairperson

Our Strat•gl¢ ObJ•¢tlv•• Edueatlonrrrnlnlng: To CaPBcity tlId and empo*w disadvantaoed in Oldham. by buildi their ¢onfid6n¢e. self esteem. SO¢ial and educatn81 skills through tho proviSK)n ol a range of demand led. qualty CtrOlled and fft lor purpose educats'onal trainirKJ progfammas. This year. eur proied has brought about rtsmathabla transf0mtIonS in th• lives ol indivu81 women. Each has not only achieved signthcant peOnal and profes&onal milestones bul also demonstratéd a cunmendable Ve1 ol growth. We take immgns¢ pnd¢ in their Fyogress and wr Pfojecfs posrtiv• impad on them. Through ouf efforts. Ojf learnefs have experiCed a sgnrfunt tKmt in confidence and independence. For many. the abilty io break free fr(xm financial and personal dependence and pursue their desired lrfe has been driving forc8 in their dth11catn to th8 cournes and their subsequent progress. These tranSformal•S are a lestament to power of tyjr projects and the potenbal they hold f(K future leamers. The pathopants, Induded a rth mix of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, r8fug888. rnrants. and mèmbofs of mor8 settled mmwranl communiti'83. truly reflected cvr wnmitffent to indusivty and divefsty. This diverse mix allowed leamers from drfferenl countnes to leam cocperatsvely tOgetr arKI (levelop poslive relalK)nships each olher, fostenrvJ a sense of communty and mutual iespect. At FWA. we 8¢¢ sgThficant iMpTr¢• collab¢xatK)n. rec¢gnising its pivotal role in meetsng the dwerse needs ol our communty. Our projè workers vrfre instrumental in devek)ping partnefships vnth othef organisations to effectively deswn and delivef pro9rams tailored to ommunity needs. These parknerships %re transadK)nal and built shared goals aTrJ mutsjal respecl. Our wojects wern very well structured to

ensure alnment wth Eath inrtiativo is carolully uafted to maximize its impact and welevance to our cornmunrtses. This structured approach and effeclp4e collaboralK>n enabled us io achve meaninglul outcomes and dnve posrtNe change. F¢edbad( 1$ not iusl a part of our conts)uous inprovoment offryts: il is al the heart of rt. Our tutors regularfy lak8 opinlons from leamers regarding proje eftecliveness. whth are then trUghtFUIty discussed vnth management. This feedback Iwp ensures that our projects remain re¥x)nsive and relevant to the evolving needs of our parts'opanis. We valuo thoir feodbad( and conSKler rt integral to our success. communicat wrth the community is paramount lo us. We opefale under an open4¢)or poly, walcoming indivKluals lo engage with any available staff membefs at their ConvennCe. Verbal feedback was encouraged 8nd valued as rt WJVMlod Imrdth #)sKJhts into oxnmunty senlimenls and CcernS, FWA has built social nehwrks and frierKlships wrth other organizations in Greater Manchesler area. PNA has encouraged women to.. Devèlop rnY new skills. Improved physul, emotional, and menlal wo11beif. Accessing mainstaffl seprfKes and have the SUpprt they ne. Increased knowfedge and confKlence to create It1r solUtK$ and an8. Incfeased sooal netbths and connections in their c4Jnmunty. Pwovided 1.1 supwl l) vulnerable wrmen expThncir¥ dorneslic issues. The a&%)cotKX) rffeNes relerrals Jobcentre Plus. partly due to charoe¥ in Universal Credrt and the benefit cap The centre's kKatK)n allows partsopanls to walk to Ihe dasses. r8dLKing tsir reliance on lamity momb•rJ or public transport. New members continually join the sessThis thfoughoul Ihe year,. however. due to the training room's capacity, can only accommodate up to 12 Indiwduals dosprto swifiGan#y dernw Iw Ihoso SOSSK)ns. FWA has improved lealershiplgovemance. Induding a review of boardlcommitloe policy and pract. Trustee training, involbllng users at the AGM. FWA has Improved Strateg planniWpolicy, Including business planning, fundraising strategws. income weratK)n, polw. and procedule We devised seNrnl strateg$ to address d)alleThJes. partllilarfy the lingutstic diversty among from vanous backgrojnds. The hh d8mand lor training and activities strained our finanual resources and limited our pa¢ty to recrutl more lutors. In resw)se, we $ght altematNe Solu1n$ by recrun9 six dedicat volunteers generousty offered languagè support and began teathing English dasses. Three ol theso voknnteern are activety delivering ENdltsh dassas, snrfK1IY althbng thè strain on our resourcas.

Volunte•rs The invol¥ement of volunteers from 8arvJla (xxnmunity has been instrum&ntsl in addren9 Spe0f tssues faced by this demographic. Their expertise has shed IKJht on bamers and challenges. leadfftg to increased partsapath fr(xn the Bangla comrnunty. We conbnually welcofwl new volunteers from dNerne backgrounds. enrKhmg our talent pool and perspectives. Ouf committee members. drawn from the communty. serve as Invaluable 1viso. offering Insghts and guidance thal shapo Ouf Strategic dire¢bon. Their input is deeply valued, unders¢onng r c(Mnmrtrnent to ommunity-led dSl-makIng processes. thr approath to ry>mmunty involvement is holisbc and nclusNe, rooted in the belief Ihat collaboralK)n is the ¢omefStone of meaningful Chary By actrvely 8NJaging wth and lisniNJ to the voth$ of the ¢ommunty, stnve to ¢yeate prwams and InitljVe$ that genuinety make a drfferanca. Goal• Our main goal has aayS beon to boost the selfthesleem and confidence of our students. We designed our projects this goal and created an environment where participants fell oncouraged lo pjrsue their and share personal storios. We aimed to enwwar arKI unloash the full potential ol everyone. Wth our prfremployabilty skills program. we alyned our efforts with both local and nabonal needs We actNely supported leamers al every stage of Iheif meY, 8SSlStino them in Iheir pursurts. and ceknbraled Ihoir progress. Our project has synthcantly Increased women's nx•tNat to leam. leading io greater engagement among this demograph. A WOJed.b#sed apwoath allo1d 1o•rnets to work in small groups. research. and visrt places of Interest. such as Bolton Abbey and Skipton Caslle. Women presented about each pl8C8. 8llowng them to engage difecily wilh IcKal community members and shafe their leamng vthh the

Sessms focusod wa¢1.) ¢¢>nmunKatn skn'lb. both wntton and spoken. Leamers eryaged m role-playing. reading aloud, and reading cOmprehensn lasks. They practd spelling unfamilkqr w¢yds and enhanced their understanding of English grammar. These activrties were integrated into the course obJedNes and ocrred in every sess. Communl¢atlon skllls and cOnfid•n bulldlng, hlgher hv•l ¢lass'. The Spoken English Fyogran has been successfulty runniNd fof many years. offering cla%80S tWKo weekly dunr¥J lenn limo The Inrtialive has seen remathabbe SUC5. rogulady bonefitsng those attendiw classes Consten11y. Many young mothers have reported thal they can ntyi better help I1r chiklren homewth and attend parents. evenings at ththr child's school. Pl•MplOY•bI1lfy Skllls progrnfflff•: Job search skills. loamors SttKld their S0cle4 twcs. includiTrJ sct educatson m the UK arrtl the availabl8 Jobs wthin this sector. They better undèrstood how children are laught in schools and roles of teathers, teaching assistants. and midday sUpersor5. AdditK)nalty. they enhanced their understsnding ol the struclure of the XI1 system in the UK. Leamors athvely seafthed for jobs wrthin the educatth sector and analysed vanous job deScnplns. They had the opportunity to meet wrth Home Organisation officers, représent a chantable organisatK)n Prov1ng voluntè8nng opp)rtunrties. Dunng these meetings. they leamed aboul the requirements for becoming a volunteer th th Organatn and tthy to apply lor ¥rlunteer posrtjons. Drlvlng th•ory s10n$ wlth ltt•ra¢y: At the rèquest of our learnern. we havè intrc#Jucéd driving theory s8ssion8 because they cannot afford PfNale lulors. Many aim to in the care industry t1 must improve d trir limited ErKJlish and lack ol dnving skills. They have pointed out that other leamiry centres charge UnleasablY hwh fèès lor Similar trsts. putting thèm out of rèach. FurthemK)r&. some leamefs need inlemel access, vthth hNhlwJhts the imFK)rtance of Induding this support in our Pre•Empk)yability Skills pn)gram. As a resutt, we have adjusted tyjr curriculurn lo seamlessly IncMate these dnwng th80ry sessions into Jr reading and vKiling dass.

E•ghl wcvnen have passed the dnving test Dunng the sessions, students focused on undefstandiryd the rules ol drrving the have attended these sessK)ns have Indated that they become rrnre Independent and confident and 0ft8n find il easi8f to progress to hwer-level classes. It enabled them to communicate with IleSsKalS hrythin schools. the NHS, publK transport syst eK. Llh In th• UK.. Due to hyh demar)d. the Lrfe In the UK prep8fatX couvde has been delivered. The course sessions focus M studying the tOPb¢S required lo pass the Lrfe in the UK test. partpants leam the vocabulary arKI infomalK necessary to becc¥ne kTh)vAedgeable members of the kKal c(ffimunity arwj Bntssh ¢rten$. AddKally, IIW delve into the htstory ol Great Bntsin. Many womèn Pass trir l•sts. Case study 1 One learnqr. X. she n••dod to p8 th• Ul• In th• UK t•sl but c¢Mld not study alom. The volume of Inform4tloft w•s too much. and she couldnl mollvale herself to start sludyln . It vms loo dllf IculL X became more famlll•T wllh the toplu covered dur n9 the course and later sald n undersland some of the Inlxm•llon now. I doll. Wlth lh•

hel ol the teacher. I WIM be able to pass the tttL I learn upords slarted re9 Uf¢ In th¢ UL- Ca8• Study 2 L••rn•r Y shar•d. -1 um• t• th• ¢•ntr• b•caus• ffly frlwDd r•¢offlffl•nd•d th• ¢•urs•. Inldllty. I h•ltat•d. Imrt my frl•nd •n¢iwr•g•d ffl• to try IL I w•5 wwrl•d th•t I wouldn't b• •bl• to Aft•r Jolnlng th• dass. Y fTh•d hard and c•ryl•t•d h•r hom•wo •sJlgnm•nts. Sh• rn1• progr•ss and Jtsrt•d l••lln9 •nor• confld•nL Sh• b•gan l• b•ll•v• that -1 &•n do IL" Y w¢<•sslulty ¢ompl•t•d th• s•son In th• cours• and IJ •a9•r to c¢>nilnu• h•r studhs. Sh• Cas• study 3 X ca me from Pak Istan a nd spoke very Ilttle E ngllsh. She could not rea d. w rile. or speak E nglish. and had very low confidence. However. she wa s ea 9ef ro lea rn. Afier aiiendlng cla 55es for a yeai. she siaied ihat her readlng wriling and speaking skills had impioved. She could now go shopplng make appointments, and answer questlons. Thls progress has motlvaied her to look for a Job. She pla ns to a ttend more cla sses to become more flna ncla Ily Independeni a nd iransltlon from re(elvln9 benellrs lo wwklng. Bolton Abbey: 40 leam8ts with their children from FWA visited Bolton Abbey near Skipton in Yorkshire. They wandered arnd the area, explonng the prry rU1r Some of them visrted the chulch building. We dtscussed the age of these buildings. the histoncal events thal took place there. and the condilKJn of the structures. The léamèrs also strolléd through the neart)y cémèiery. observing the old graves. 11 was an exabng and educatKmal brnl history lesson. Sklpton Caslle: 40 leamers from FWA and their chIld wsrted Skipton Casbe in Skipton, Yothshire. This 900-year-old building was once the re$enCe of local lords. During ihe visrt. they explofed the dungeon. Mne cellar. krtchens. some of tho chambers. arrfl banquel halls The group dtscussed Ihe wrpose of such building and rts role the hx41 communty. They imagined the conditK>ns ol lrfe and how people lived dunng thal ts'me. Folkymng the tn'p. the leamefs researched the caslle's history and shared their expenences. This exotsng lesson allovffjd the siudents to expenence ol England's htsw.

78% 91% 83% Indiv6du• att•nd•d vrl•ty of cow• from acr H•d• H•v• ined spok•n b•tt•r Job Engli•h p(9•¢1 EnJoy•d LeJrnin9 exwl•fft¢• H•¥tory EduutSoMI tralnlng coul• 100% 93% Lov¢d th• •nvir¢)nm•nl Galn¢d Impfov¢d H•ppy wlth confid•nc• writlng •klll• lftwr¢sMd wlth th• t••ch•r 356 ••lon• d•llY•r•d l••chlrwJ M¢•lth and W¢ll4J•ing 100 100% L••m•d lrnpffov•d I•••d nèw thlny dri¥¢NJ lTrwrov•d vocabary Improv•d M•nt•l w•ll b•lno s••slon# d•llvw•d H•alth and Wellb•lng: To imptove Ihe health, wellbemg of dwdvantagod Vbry)mon and their children who may be expenencing tsdat)n. p(M)r phystsl 8nd mental Ialth, and domestic abuse by providing a vanety of educat1. ¢)oal and leiwre opportunitsos. Recogntsing t compl8x nature of the issues faced by our partpanIS. Induding poverty 8ThY dornest challenges. we tk steps lo prov8 holistic support. Ouf existing staff played a cnJual role in offenng emolK)nal support, leveragiw theif understandw of Asn ttUre to bottof connecl with and assist our participants. These stralegs underscore our adaptabilty and commrtm8nt to overcoming challenges in communty development projocl. Our program encompassed a vanety ol health and Well-bei Initiatives. induding the"Colwrful Mind" projed. whth four dedicated NY)luntèers supported These volunteers attended sessKffls as needed, providirKJ valuable assist8nc8 and engagement. COlrfUl Mlnds: Through the 'Colourful Min<f program, discovered that many w<xnen in the BME Communrts consume h&h d)oleerol levels in their daity diets. This dlary habil contnbute5 to a rarvje of l*allh tswes. including coronary heart disease, diabetes, hoh blood pressure. Mraine5. arlhntss. aThJ various othef short- and long-term illnesses.

To address Ihese heallh c4Jnc4ms WMI promote overall vowI)e1ng. Ight managemenl, and heallh iffyrTrMThnt. we ¢)r9ano•d and delNered Ihe following weekly sessxins. 1. NutntK>nal educabon and cookin9 dasses fsed on lowns. firKling Il an effecbve way to Wofk M all part$ ol the body The Indoor five4nile walking sessions wefe enpyatAe. and many Irnen athieved the goal 0110,000 steps, whilo )thors gradualty itr•ased their steps •ath weèk. In the BME c(xnmunty. it 18 often chalknging for woman to find places to exerase and socialise in a women-onty environment. Many feel wjlnerable walking OuldlS alone. Thanks to the lunding provKled, we are delighted lo ofler this plaffonn lo Ihe cunmunity. As an organisalK)n. VIP have wftnessed posrtW8 impacl on om8n's minds. bod8. 18. ob*rnll e1)e1n9. arKI inueased confKIen. The vKThen aro imrnen8ely grntoful lx the Sup and opwtunthos prowded by the Tea & Toasl Hub.

• 1•419 loi Inw o•lllng Old•r wom•n's group: Our 50+ Wellbeing Project aims to address tho needs of women 0r 50, reducing soc1 isolabw and loneliness. We have conducted 30 leisure aTh soual activty seSsn$ for older in th8 Cmdham area. invofvirKJ 40 women. These acbvrtffjs help them stay fil, have fvn. and meet new people. We emphastse helping older irnjlvUaIS becc#n8 more acts"ve. both physically and menlalty. Our sooal activrtws indLMJe gentle exeruse sessK)ns lo luntheon dubs, lo help the V•omen lo feel energised. We collaborate with volunteers io off8f vanous acAMtses thile addreng soual tsolatson 8fKI promob'ng health-relaled actmbes and IrfeS changes. The omen have attended menlal health and dements awarenoss Sass15 delwered by Mind

Oldham. wrth the main ern515 breaknrvJ down lal1 and prry4iding an opportunty to socialise. Positive leedback and increased atteThYanca aro clear indutors of our success in rèduong anxiety arrtl depreSsn and improwng comrnunub'on skills. This Is a testant lo the effe¢liveness ol our approath and the value we bnng kn our partjapanls In addressing sooal Isolalion arwj donsts"¢ abuse. we obsemd improven*nts In overall well-being, family life. arma cornm 8ngagem8nt. H•alth Awaren•8s Op•n day. 60 women attended Measles. Mumps. and Rubella event. We pronK)led awareness at vanws events. induding hawng a perscv)al stand at the Oldham Healthy and well1rj event day. Addibonally. we or9anized a leading ovoftt Ihrough FWA. Clynci wrth the EKI ¢o1obrats'ms lo

capture a er audRnce The event also featured support fron a pham)aast who was available to answef questK*ns and provth interpretatTh servKes for alter)dees frcyn a Bangladeshi background. FWA r8¢èivèd strong support fr(xn ICE CREATS colleagues, vthich helpad keep the proiecvs goals on track. Through this In"atiVe. we have been able to nevwork and collaborale with varKs or9anttalK)ns across Norttmesl regK)n. This has enabbed FWA lo C£tinUe bJilding strong relationships V4th èxternal organL8ations such as The Oldham Counul and Public Health. Inibally, the were many reservatsons about the vacones wthin Ihe mmunily. and I receNed a synificanl anvjunt of negative feedback. due to misinf0mat However, by actively listening to tho community and addrèssing iheir concems. it bécamè clèar from the evènts that women wern engagéd th th8 MMR vacone and eager to leam nKJre. We have had many posrtwe cOnversaln$ wilh communty membeTr and have foslered a culture ol acceptance fof the MMR vacone. Overall. receivwa positive feedback on how the main event was delivered. Attendees appreaaled having access to healthore profes&Mab in familor surroundings. whith made them feel comfortable aThJ enabled open. honosi conversabon5 wrt1¢ feelifVJ iudgod. Cr••tlv• Engll•h and H•alth Pr¢)grnmm•: Cr•ats've En91ish for H•ilth is 4 litorncy program that wnpow•rn p•oph v limited English lartgu•g• $knll$ 10 •ce•ss th• hèalth car• $UFWI they •nd their lamilies need l are welcom Ca8• Study 1 X arrived In the UK fT(xn Pakislan Ihree years ago and was initially fourKI Isolated as a homemaker. However, after discovenng Crealwe English from neighbour, She deoded lo Jtyn the program. Ff(xn very first sessK)n. she seaml8ssly integrated into th8 leaming environment. She Sa that "rol8 plays, enable her to navKJate daily lrfe independently. She has leamed to make apwintments. recognoe symptoms. enlrfY body parts. and engage in

meanirWI Convernaln8 wrth health¢aro profe$sKmals. The newfnd knovledge LKX>Sted Self-suffiCncY and in5ts11ed a sense of emw)wennent. Case Study 2 Y. vtho came from Alghanistsn and resed in Ihe UK for the past two years. faced social challen9es and hesilancy in JThnng community actsvitw. Her fnend encouraged to partiopale In the Creatsve English Health prograrn, Y dece to enrol and attend 12 sessK)ns. Over this n0d, Y saKI "my confidence soared. partthlarfy in the contexl of the NHS sector. The cumculum covered vocabulary Improvement, pronUn0atn skills. and ¢omprèhensNe undètstsnding d va¢tsnatK)n bènefits. I have gained confidence making Inlormod dous•ons atKMJI rny baby's va¢analKJns, showcasing a femathable transformat in se1f-as5uran." Cam Study 3 Z, amved from Spain five years ago, struggled wrth exterrtled family respon%bilitses, leadiTrJ to iSotl and fatwue. Seekiffj a remedy. she discovefed P4VA classes Ihrough a frnO. She saK1. Yhe coutse proved lo a comprehensNe sowce of informalK. covenng vanous vaconalK)ns arNJ their bonefits." Beyond the educatn81 aspect. Z expenenced improvements in both English vocabulary overall ccmfidence. Engaging in role-plays pro¥ed Joy laughier, $Jnrfn11Y redurJrYJ feelings of Isolatn. The course broadened Zs knowledge and posit1ve impocled physKal and mental well-being. Offen a liSC tr8nsfomalK)n. Actlvltles for chlldren and young people, All Unlied To lurth8r develop Ihe skills, heallh and 80cial wellbeing of vulnernble. disadvantaged children and young people enabling them to reath th&ir ful

potontsal in l¢m$ ol •thJOn. ¢c(¥K and social ¢¢x)InbutK¥). health and W8llbeino. The is to increase confvjence of the thildfen arKJ ycwng people. enhance their mental arml physKal health and wellbeirwJ, and develop their SlIS thwh var#$ corwttations. activits$ arKI workstrw. At FWA, V• 'se compassw)n and underyJtanding. c¥eatsng a safe artry comfortable environmenl for thildren and young people to exkyess their problems and challwges Our staff wll continua PartPating in training sessions to ensure they can offer the 51 help and advice vthen needed. We are fesponswe lo their needs and sthve Io Pfowde them with new courses and opportunitS to enharKe their knowledge. We focus on featirKJ out lo chiklfen arKI yourKJ people in urthprivied ¢ommunib9$ to help them build ¢fidence self-estethn •)d inprove ththr mental and phys lI.b&In9. Throughout Ihe year. vn notKod a need ft>r actmlws in a drflerent area ol the boroLwJh. As a resull, we offered chiklren the opportunty to partPate in multssport sessions in a nearby kn¢atn. This 14-w8ek program aimed to engage chiklren in physul acbvitwJ and vauS sm. We had organised a vanety of athvilS for drflerent age groups, ranging from &7 to 8-11. AddItallY. ran a FrKlay evaning dub for y¥)urvJ people aged 11 to 17. We recrurt chiklren and young people for vanous projects Ihroughoul the year, fO(s1n9 (m activit$ that enhance thèir well-being th1oh recreational acbvils and sports. promotsng positsve engagement arKI infornd doOsK)n4naJ YOU people swJned up ts the Silver Arts Awarf and Bronze Arts Award as prograOn from their prevK>us invofvement wrth Pushkar ProdUctns. where they completed Iheir firsl 8ron28 Award. The program lasted 28 weeks. and all p8rtlCApanls suc5$11y o)mpleted their awarrl$. Th ¢hallenging program requiied hard work and detemiinatK)n and allowed them to a¢quire various skills. ranging Irom poetry and digital arts to perfomiance arts, visual arts. and play prcKJuthon. Th8 YOU people produc*d some lsndg pCeS of poety and drama aThJ had the Oppthinity to meet inspiratn81 poets arKI artssts.

We cor#ducted wr)rkshops <)n dfug misuse and the effects of antiSOCi81 behaVUr. The young particjpanls dennstrated vanous ltural talents, induding henna art, and SOn9 skills. ErnFthastsing these abilit$ provKled them with validatth and acknowledgment, thereby enhancing the confidence. We also encouraged Ihe youth lo cultwale entreprengurKg1 s11$. Certain young thildren requTr emotK>nal suprKKt nthation Ihrou sports actm15. We adjusl to Catef to Iho speofK n8ods ol each gfOUP and age brackel. We organised activitses and thallenges for thildren lo lake home to help them develop stTonger relatN)nships wrth their parents We allowed free play fof the chddren to tlId relatK)nships wrthin the group bMttK)ul struclurwj

acb'vities. whith gav8 them a sens8 ol choice and oM)ernhip i) Ihoir S181 environment. t[pIng them make positNe deasnS. Wilh the supw1 of parkner organisatscns. envronmental actswI$ and pronK)led hoalthy lrfestyle skills. rtm)na1ty, we educalwj yourva chiklren on resi1nce. devewnt. and copwva wth vanous stuatson$. We conducled culinary aclivrties lo help young people leam about budgeling and adapling lo changes. They also leamed h¢xv to Gook cultural locrfl that proteS well-being a resthcled budget. YouThJ lemales. culturalty restsKted from attendww mixed gatheriryJs, were able to meet their fnerrfls in a safe and 8e¢ure environment while leaming nèw skills. part1pa0n in (kery dasses. which wère requestéd by their parnnls and the yjung poople. opened doors for discussK)ns around the table. These sessirx)$ brou1 up sto3 and issues that we addressed wrthin the group. and we rèferréd young pee$) and parents to appropnate organisations for fvrlher pport with mental hoalth. During other sessK)ns. the young Partpants beamed lo desvJn and dye their t.shirts, crealo canvases Urg a¢xylK paints. and craft flowerpots from recyded lowels and camont. Thoy then pamtod the ar used them lor planting herbs. Tnps were ¢)fganrned to varicw locatwis, rlUdIng Alexandra Path. Tandlo Hill Pafk, Trafft)rd Centro. CAMa$, Northom Roots, Doveslone Reserv(Hr. Bounco Nat, Odem. Contsct Theatre. the South Asn Museum, Bla¢kp(K)I, s(thPOrt, Hearts head pike. Escape room, and Cro¢ky Trail. These tnps helped tho iiklren and young people twild {fKIenc8 and integrale wth WKler communrtws They also learned new skills. such as using public transp, imwoved their sorial skills. The outdoor tnps provided posrtiv8 soual actwths stimulated th8 Ung people both physically and mentally. Additionally. they learned abwt safety and appropriate behav( in Wb1 areas. The chikyfen also paCIPated in a local digital arts f8slival celobratn in p8thership with Peshkar ProductK)ns. t presented iheii poetry to a public audwnce at the Oldham Library. Highlights". Seventeen iThJrrfKluals wY)rked extremety hard to athve their Bronzelsilver Art5 Awards. They perfomied at the local library A group (rf 12 ycwn9 people performod at the Oldham Ltsary for the DrtaI Arts Award. in front of a publ audience. Elghteen young pec4)le vtho were unable to attend their school proms. due to cultural restricb.ons were Pfovthd with an opportunty organise a first-b.me lim¢)usine 8Xpenen and fell pnwleged about rt. We d?livefed 8 sessions of cncket to 35 wl¥ldual children aged 5 to 11 years old in partnership with Lancashire cricket dub. 2 children their rrK•ther were given the h)nour5 and were invrted lhrlxh FWA to caryy the ball to lh8 tch a uKkel match at Trallord uKkel ground.

We partsrApatsd in GkxJwK* move m(Ke event aThJ pr(xnoted our adp4rtie$ 8 young people volunteered in distributing our18811ets arKI talking to genernl public about FWA and tyjr prcgrammes. We Itjok yourvJ pgop5e and a mother lo Vdence Reducti Unrt Launch event and showcased our plans for the forthcorning VRU delivery. We had 80 thildren and youw people and parents came lo the certificate c8r8mony on Saturday the Sèptembèr. We invrted Ihe local cnlI0¢s. Peshkar prodUCtns. Oldhan Mayor. and a representatNe Irorn Lancashirn crKkel dub.

of attendance r Multi sport8 Cookery Arts and craft Trl Oigilal fe¥tival Ouldoor environffl•nlal workshops Certlflcate cernffi 5.11 C•l•bration 5-11 20 16 13 14 16 12 13 P•opl• att•ndanc• p•r Reducing crlm• worftsh Arts and drnma sllv•r award Ind bron1• art award 0g•ign and sllt¢h Hfjn •rt Trlpsl soclal skllls Pyjama nimo rfd• 8•klng Health and hygl•n• H•nn• art C•rtrfiut• c•rnmony _ 11.16 C•l•brntion 11.16 11.16 18 12 13 11-16 11-16 11.10 15 16 Children and >rung people fr<xn Ihe same backgrtsjnd have diverse needs and thnve excthng new adventures. They need a plaifomi to explore ath'wties and skills that bmaden their Interests. Cas• Sludl••: Siblings X arKI Y, WIK) C(XT from a dBa(fvantsged backgn)und, recenlly diagnosed ADHD. Their challengirvJ and hyPeraCtr beh8viour vms disruptsve lo the group. Fn9 a nsk to Iheir peers when 10gelhef. We had to manage their attendance and Implement timothouts from theff favounte athwties when they mbehaved. Their nther expressed concems atKJul her own mental heallh and the challenges of cwng vnth b(th children and their father, who also had addrtwial needs. We involved X arrfl Y in perfofmanco art. thich tfw enjoyed and Ihrough which they leli their opnions bre valued. Their attrtude towards the group charyd svJnthcanty. and they acquired valuablo communicatDn skills

through drama VAYk8hO. We also edu¢ated tl grv>Jp var#)us fomis of bullwng and seM.refléctK)n, whK had a pothve impoct on Ih8m. Z is a highly inlellwjenl yoJng pers. talented. ar#Y Jealrye In poetry. many discussions surfaced. and she expressed her loneliness. We deliverad workshops Ihat alltrwed youn9 people to indirectly draft poems about theif thoughts and feelings. We a6Jressed her mental haalth and spoke to tr parents about our concems. Upon complelirKJ her poem and presenting it at the digital lestsval. she l¢)oked happr All her peers praised her Work. and sha made new frnds through the project She has been given a leadership fole to supw1 other mdivmduals y afe reserved in the dassroom. She has taken her role Sen$[Y and shows lethrship th"Ils. Z has wnpletad all her tasks for the Silver Arts Awards Our Str•ngth•: Our entiré t8am N (xxnsyisad of dodKted local individu819 po&qess profound UnderstdId of the uxmmunity the unu8 (ltural challeng88 faced by children. ywng people. and w)men. Our approac Is focused addrej the Spe0f neéds ol èach group and èmpowenng thèm to make posrtiV8 (KMces. In addrtlC to their 8xp8n8nc8, our stall memb8rs aro bilir)gual, whid) faolrtales nIe$S c¥xDM1ca1I betwe parents, yo9 pèrson and children.

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR APRIL 2023 TO MARCH 2024 INCOME An$war Cancer 8rnasl Cancef Central disthct councdkys Faith AclK)n Garfld Weston Fnd31 Grace Trust Greater Manchestef Cnme ReductK•n VRU John Mason Family Chantable trust Ma9 Little grants Oldham povety actwb notThk One Oldham Fund mi0 grant The National Lottery ReachiTr3 COmfNnrtS The National Lottery Awards for Al Skiptm buik1ing s4xty ¢hantabkn nd01 Tudor Tfu$l Volunteer Celebrat fund Other Small Funds Actr41t9 fty 98ra fvnds 1.725 5,744 10.000 1,000 21,750 941 77,571 10.000 36.667 500 5.039 6,574 Tolal Incom• 193.038 EXPENOITUR EVenlsffripro19Cts Management and Finance Miscellaneous Office & Communication Costs Payroll Semce and Index Property EXpSe$ Training Travel Staff Costs Volunteels 28.712 15,004 5.1S8 6.296 1.313 3,969 1,287 3,090 Total Exponditur• Tolal Surplu•l ID•ficlt) 161.931 31,105 Balan¢• brought forw•rd FWA 011W23 133,006 Restricted Funds at 31103r24 Unrestricted Funds at 31103124 98.918 8S,193

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Staff Members

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Charity Registration Number: 1160027

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year Ending 31[st] March 2024

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

	Page
Members of the Board and Professional Advisers	2
Trustees Annual Report	3-6
Independent Examiner’s Report	7
Receipts and Payments Accounts	8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	9
Notes to the Financial Statements	10-11

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Registered Charity Name	Fatima Women’s Association
Charity Number	1160027
Registered Office	Marlborough Resource Centre
	Marlborough Street
	Oldham
	OL4 1EG
Trustees	Mrs N Shabir
	Mrs P Akhtar
	Mrs S Akhtar
	Mrs F Aziz
	Ms S Akram
	Mrs S Iqbal
	Mrs T Kausar
	Ms M Nessa
Accountants	Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C.
	Foxfields
	9 Norley Close
	Chadderton
	Oldham
	OL1 2RA
Bankers	Virgin Money
	47 Market Place
	Oldham
	OL1 3AB

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

The trustees present their annual report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2024.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Fatima Women’s Association is a CIO (registered charity number 1160027) and was registered as a CIO on 19 January 2015.

Recruitment and Training of Trustees

The trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the annual general meeting held each October. Interested parties can request an application form from staff to join the Management Committee. The current Management Committee members will shortlist and either invite successful applicants to the Annual General Meeting or co-opt individuals as stated below.

The Committee shall consist of at least 8 members elected by and from the representatives of the area of benefit. The Officers and Committee shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting to serve until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting next after their appointment.

The Committee shall have the power to co-opt persons having special knowledge or experience, provided that the number of co-opted members shall not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Committee. They shall hold office until the end of the Annual General Meeting following their co-option.

The Committee may invite any person to attend its meeting as an observer but without the power to vote. Trustees are advised to attend relevant training when and if required.

Organisational Management

Fatima Women’s Association is managed by a Management Committee who is elected at the Annual General Meeting by the members of Fatima Women’s Association. There are currently 8 elected members on the Board of Trustees. Regular staff meetings take place with the manager who submits a written report on the work of the association every 6 to 8 weeks at the management committee meetings.

Group Structure and Relationships

Fatima Women’s Association has 8 trustees on the management board. It has 1 full time staff and 5 part time staff employed, subject to funding. It has a pool of 19 active volunteers and work experience students. The staff attend the staff meetings to inform the manager of the work conducted and future project planning. The minutes of the staff meeting are submitted at the regular board meetings.

Public Benefit

The objects of Fatima Women’s Association are:

To empower disadvantaged women, young people, and children in Oldham to improve their quality of life.
To provide and assist in the provision of education, training and recreational activities for women, young people, and children in the Borough of Oldham.
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FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustees’ meetings. The focus of our activities remains around education, training, social and leisure activities.

To capacity build and empower disadvantaged women, young people, and children in Oldham, by building their confidence, self-esteem, social and educational skills through the provision of a range of demand led, quality controlled and fit for purpose educational training programmes.

To improve the health, wellbeing of disadvantaged women, young people and children who may be experiencing isolation, poor physical and mental health, and domestic abuse by providing a variety of educational, social and leisure opportunities.

To further develop the skills, health and social wellbeing of all vulnerable, disadvantaged children and young people enabling them to reach their full potential in terms of education, economic and social contribution, health, and wellbeing.

Risk Management

Regular disclosure and barring service checks take place with every individual that works with children and vulnerable adults in line with statutory requirements.

Objectives, Aims and Activities

Charitable Objectives

The Charitable Objectives of Fatima Women’s Association, as set out in the Constitution of the CIO are:

Education/Training:

To capacity build and empower disadvantaged women in Oldham, by building their confidence, selfesteem, social and educational skills through the provision of a range of demand led, quality controlled and fit for purpose educational training programmes.

Health and Wellbeing:

To improve the health, wellbeing of disadvantaged women and their children who may be experiencing isolation, poor physical and mental health, and domestic abuse by providing a variety of educational, social and leisure opportunities.

Activities for children and young people:

Principle Activities

The principal activities continued to be education, training, social and leisure activities as listed in the detailed Annual Report 2023/24.

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Review of Achievements and Performance for the Year

Operational Performance

Under education FWA delivered Spoking and listening, Creative English and health programme, communication, reading and writing basic and intermediate level, English Language and IT skills.

Under training FWA delivered pre- employment skills programme, Greater Manchester crime reduction unit programme (Violence reduction unit), Get Oldham working NHS Programme, social media and IT, First Aid, Fire Safety, British Citizenship, driving theory, Confidence building and Life in the UK test.

Under health and wellbeing FWA delivered the 50+ Group, mental health, dementia awareness, diabetes awareness, cancer awareness, breast cancer awareness, women’s resilience, health and wellbeing group, fitness, Zumba, yoga, pilates, art and craft, creating internal strength, beauty and wellness, massage, knitting, drama production, fashion and design, sewing, advice surgeries and trips. Collaborating with the communities to improve health and wellbeing, preventing illnesses and overcoming mental health related challenges. We have delivered to women of all ages, tea/toast hub, walking, exercise and health and wellbeing sessions.

The annual volunteer celebration event was attended by 22 volunteers.

Under activities for children and young people FWA delivered sessions on drama, photography, kayaking, Taekwondo, dodgeball, pot planting, gardening, recycling, indoor games, art and craft, sewing, canvas painting, learning about the environment and healthy cooking. Various trips took place, Lancaster Farm, Orienteering at Castleshaw outdoor centre, Primrose centre, Northern Roots, outdoor activity parks, Crocky Trails, Go Ape, Harvest Festival and to local heritage destinations. Young people achieved bronze and silver arts award.

Awareness raising and discussions on bullying and harassment, internet grooming, depression, positive attitudes, drugs and cultural awareness. FWA has had the impact of reducing inequality and building resilience across Oldham’s communities, reducing poverty and helping people get back on their feet.

One of the highlights has been, 8 women passed their driving theory tests.

12 women secured education/training with external providers.

Over the past year many women have secured job interviews and 2 women have gained employment. Another individual went on and secured volunteering with an external organisation.

We have regularly reviewed and revised the programmes with the tutor to meet the needs of the learners and the organisation. Project updates have been submitted regularly to the management board. The project workers played a key role in building partnerships with other organisations to deliver programmes to meet the needs of the community. Working with other organisations has helped to enhance our existing provisions.

FWA is part of the The Oldham Poverty Action Network, the women’s network, and attend the Oldham Community Explorers meetings, all facilitated by Action Together.

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Fundraising Performance

The association is pleased to announce it has sustained the project for the forthcoming years due to raising funds from The National Lottery Reaching Communities fund and the Tudor Trust, 2021 to 2026, which is going to have a positive impact on the sustainability of the association. The association continues to increase or decrease staffing hours based on projects approved throughout the year.

Our main sources of funding have been grant funding and small donations from trust, foundations and government commissioning and procurement programmes.

Financial Review

Reserves Policy

To maintain the cost of redundancies if the inevitable happens and redundancies must be made.

Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic

We continue to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Oldham and safeguarding and supporting our most vulnerable residents.

Plans

Based on the current staffing commitment on a yearly basis Fatima Women’s Association wants to be able to sustain an income of £120,000 which should be achieved. This is through the 5-year funding from The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund, the offer of an additional one-off grant of £36,667.00 towards FWA’s organisation’s core costs from The Tudor Trust, other financial commitments from other small funders and research and consultation providers.

The sources of funding can be spread over a range of sources from the Local government, national government schemes, international government schemes, private trusts, and foundations and local fundraising activities. Trusts and foundations have played a noticeably big part in the sustainability of F.W.A. We shall endeavour to carry out applying for further funding from the great networks that F.W.A has achieved over the past few decades.

There is a great need in the community to further improve the English language, Pre-employability skills, numeracy and information technology to enable women to become independent and integrate within the wider community. This could potentially lead on to gaining work experience, volunteering, or employment.

We are developing a fundraising strategy post 2025 which will be in line with the Business Plan 2025 to 2030.

The Trustee’s Annual Report was approved by the Board of Trustee’s and signed on their behalf:

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

I report on the accounts for the year ending 31[st] March 2024 set out on pages 8-11.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under s144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under s145 of the 2011 Act
Follow the procedure laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under s145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiners Opinion

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent Examiners Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
To keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act; and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

10[th] September 2024

Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.

Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 *Notes* £ £ RECEIPTS Grants & Donations 2 - 186,462 Activities for Generating Funds 6,574 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 3 6,574 186,462 PAYMENTS Salaries & Pensions - 95,602 Management & Finance - 15,004 Travelling - 1,500 Telephone & Internet - 1,124 Events, Projects & Trips 570 28,142 Activities (Social Action Fund) - - Service Charge - 3,535 Hub Overheads - - Room Hire - 434 Insurance - 923 Cleaning Costs - - Stationary, Printing & Postage - 2,276 Volunteers - 3,090 Payroll, Accounts & HR - 1,313 Consultancy - - Training - 1,287 IT Software - 1,973 Equipment - 5,158 Miscellaneous - - TOTAL PAYMENTS 570 161,361 Net of receipts/(payments) 6,004 25,101 Cash funds at 1st April 2023 59,419 73,587 Transfer of Funds (230) 230 Cash funds at 31 March 2024 4 65,193 98,918	Total Funds 2024 £ 186,462 6,574 193,036 95,602 15,004 1,500 1,124 28,712 - 3,535 - 434 923 - 2,276 3,090 1,313 - 1,287 1,973 5,158 - 161,931 31,105 133,006 - 164,111	Total Funds 2023 £ 146,820 11,310 158,130 127,303 18,736 853 1,114 27,311 14,881 4,379 2,050 3,690 884 - 2,815 3,150 1,371 264 714 1,476 6,485 - 217,476 (59,346) 192,352 - 133,006

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES

AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024

	Total	Total
	Funds	Funds
	2024	2023
	£	£
ASSETS
Cash Funds	164,111	134,366
Debtors	-	-
	164,111	134,366
LIABILITIES
Creditors	-	1,360
	-	1,360
TOTAL NET ASSETS/LIABILITIES	164,111	133,006
Additional Liabilities
Independent Examination Fee	910	795

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf:

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

1. Receipts and payments accounts

Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.

2. Grants and Donations

2.	Grants and Donations
		Total Funds	Total Funds
		2024	2023
		£	£
	Answer Cancer**	8,000	-
	Awards For All	10,000	-
	Breast Cancer	2,525	-
	Cost of Living Crisis Greater Manchester	-	5,000
	Central District Councillors Grant	1,725	-
	Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund	-	2,000
	Faith Action Creative English	5,744	-
	Garfield Weston	10,000	-
	Grace Trust	1,000	-
	Greater Manchester Crime Reduction Unit	21,750	15,000
	John Mason Family Trust	2,000	2,000
	Magic Little Grants	500	500
	Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust	-	1,000
	Oldham Poverty Action Network	941	-
	One Oldham Fund Cost of Living Crisis Support Grant	-	1,000
	One Oldham Fund Small Grants	-	1,080
	One Oldham Fund Children & Young People Grant	-	1,000
	One Oldham Fund Micro Grants	1,000	-
	Ideas Fund	-	4,538
	Reaching Communities	77,571	75,006
	Skipton Building Society	1,500	-
	Small Other Funds	5,039	3,196
	Tudor Trust	36,667	35,000
	Volunteer Celebration Fund	500	500
		186,462	146,820
3.	Activities for Generating Funds
		Total Funds	Total Funds
		2024	2023
		£	£
	Answer Cancer**	-	10,064
	General Funds	6,574	1,246
		6,574	11,310

** Answer Cancer : Funds of £8,000 were received this year, being restricted as the service is to be delivered over the next year. Last year £10,064 was received, where £5,622 was spent, and the

unspent balance of £4,442 was transferred in to ‘Small Other Funds’ for use on various other projects.

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FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

4. Fund Analysis

Fund Name
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds:
Answer Cancer
Awards For All
Breast Cancer
Cost of Living Crisis Greater
Manchester (COLC GM)
Central District Councillors Grant
Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
Faith Action Creative English
Garfield Weston
Grace Trust
Greater Manchester Crime
Reduction Unit
John Mason Family Trust
Magic Little Grants
Manchester Guardian Society
Charitable Trust
Oldham Poverty Action Network
One Oldham Fund Children & Young
People Grant
One Oldham Fund Micro Grants
Reaching Communities
Skipton Building Society
Small Other Funds
Tudor Trust
Volunteer Celebration Fund
TOTAL FUNDS

Balance
as at
1 April
2023
Receipts
Payments
Transfer
of Funds
Balance
as at
31 March
2024
£
£
£
£
£
59,419
6,574
(570)
(230)
65,193
-
8,000
(80)
-
7,920
-
10,000
(6,364)
-
3,636
-
2,525
(1,102)
-
1,423
4,527
-
(4,528)
1
-
-
1,725
(1,381)
-
344
2,000
-
-
-
2,000
-
5,744
(4,280)
-
1,464
-
10,000
-
-
10,000
-
1,000
-
-
1,000
(5,412)
21,750
(16,392)
54
-
1,111
2,000
(1,981)
-
1,130
-
500
(590)
90
-
1,000
-
(1,004)
4
-
-
941
(1,022)
81
-
1,000
-
(1,000)
-
-
-
1,000
-
-
1,000
16,378
77,571
(80,615)
-
13,334
-
1,500
(410)
-
1,090
12,232
5,039
-
-
17,271
40,751
36,667
(40,112)
-
37,306
-
500
(500)
-
-
73,587
186,462
(161,361)
230
98,918
133,006
193,036
(161,931)
-
164,111

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Charity Registration Number: 1160027

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year Ending 31[st] March 2024

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

	Page
Members of the Board and Professional Advisers	2
Trustees Annual Report	3-6
Independent Examiner’s Report	7
Receipts and Payments Accounts	8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	9
Notes to the Financial Statements	10-11

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Registered Charity Name	Fatima Women’s Association
Charity Number	1160027
Registered Office	Marlborough Resource Centre
	Marlborough Street
	Oldham
	OL4 1EG
Trustees	Mrs N Shabir
	Mrs P Akhtar
	Mrs S Akhtar
	Mrs F Aziz
	Ms S Akram
	Mrs S Iqbal
	Mrs T Kausar
	Ms M Nessa
Accountants	Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C.
	Foxfields
	9 Norley Close
	Chadderton
	Oldham
	OL1 2RA
Bankers	Virgin Money
	47 Market Place
	Oldham
	OL1 3AB

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

The trustees present their annual report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2024.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Fatima Women’s Association is a CIO (registered charity number 1160027) and was registered as a CIO on 19 January 2015.

Recruitment and Training of Trustees

The Committee may invite any person to attend its meeting as an observer but without the power to vote. Trustees are advised to attend relevant training when and if required.

Organisational Management

Group Structure and Relationships

Public Benefit

The objects of Fatima Women’s Association are:

To empower disadvantaged women, young people, and children in Oldham to improve their quality of life.
To provide and assist in the provision of education, training and recreational activities for women, young people, and children in the Borough of Oldham.
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FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Risk Management

Regular disclosure and barring service checks take place with every individual that works with children and vulnerable adults in line with statutory requirements.

Objectives, Aims and Activities

Charitable Objectives

The Charitable Objectives of Fatima Women’s Association, as set out in the Constitution of the CIO are:

Education/Training:

Health and Wellbeing:

Activities for children and young people:

Principle Activities

The principal activities continued to be education, training, social and leisure activities as listed in the detailed Annual Report 2023/24.

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Review of Achievements and Performance for the Year

Operational Performance

Under education FWA delivered Spoking and listening, Creative English and health programme, communication, reading and writing basic and intermediate level, English Language and IT skills.

The annual volunteer celebration event was attended by 22 volunteers.

One of the highlights has been, 8 women passed their driving theory tests.

12 women secured education/training with external providers.

Over the past year many women have secured job interviews and 2 women have gained employment. Another individual went on and secured volunteering with an external organisation.

FWA is part of the The Oldham Poverty Action Network, the women’s network, and attend the Oldham Community Explorers meetings, all facilitated by Action Together.

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Fundraising Performance

Our main sources of funding have been grant funding and small donations from trust, foundations and government commissioning and procurement programmes.

Financial Review

Reserves Policy

To maintain the cost of redundancies if the inevitable happens and redundancies must be made.

Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic

We continue to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Oldham and safeguarding and supporting our most vulnerable residents.

Plans

We are developing a fundraising strategy post 2025 which will be in line with the Business Plan 2025 to 2030.

The Trustee’s Annual Report was approved by the Board of Trustee’s and signed on their behalf:

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

I report on the accounts for the year ending 31[st] March 2024 set out on pages 8-11.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under s144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under s145 of the 2011 Act
Follow the procedure laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under s145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiners Opinion

Independent Examiners Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
To keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act; and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

10[th] September 2024

Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.

Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 *Notes* £ £ RECEIPTS Grants & Donations 2 - 186,462 Activities for Generating Funds 6,574 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 3 6,574 186,462 PAYMENTS Salaries & Pensions - 95,602 Management & Finance - 15,004 Travelling - 1,500 Telephone & Internet - 1,124 Events, Projects & Trips 570 28,142 Activities (Social Action Fund) - - Service Charge - 3,535 Hub Overheads - - Room Hire - 434 Insurance - 923 Cleaning Costs - - Stationary, Printing & Postage - 2,276 Volunteers - 3,090 Payroll, Accounts & HR - 1,313 Consultancy - - Training - 1,287 IT Software - 1,973 Equipment - 5,158 Miscellaneous - - TOTAL PAYMENTS 570 161,361 Net of receipts/(payments) 6,004 25,101 Cash funds at 1st April 2023 59,419 73,587 Transfer of Funds (230) 230 Cash funds at 31 March 2024 4 65,193 98,918	Total Funds 2024 £ 186,462 6,574 193,036 95,602 15,004 1,500 1,124 28,712 - 3,535 - 434 923 - 2,276 3,090 1,313 - 1,287 1,973 5,158 - 161,931 31,105 133,006 - 164,111	Total Funds 2023 £ 146,820 11,310 158,130 127,303 18,736 853 1,114 27,311 14,881 4,379 2,050 3,690 884 - 2,815 3,150 1,371 264 714 1,476 6,485 - 217,476 (59,346) 192,352 - 133,006

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES

AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024

	Total	Total
	Funds	Funds
	2024	2023
	£	£
ASSETS
Cash Funds	164,111	134,366
Debtors	-	-
	164,111	134,366
LIABILITIES
Creditors	-	1,360
	-	1,360
TOTAL NET ASSETS/LIABILITIES	164,111	133,006
Additional Liabilities
Independent Examination Fee	910	795

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf:

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

1. Receipts and payments accounts

2. Grants and Donations

2.	Grants and Donations
		Total Funds	Total Funds
		2024	2023
		£	£
	Answer Cancer**	8,000	-
	Awards For All	10,000	-
	Breast Cancer	2,525	-
	Cost of Living Crisis Greater Manchester	-	5,000
	Central District Councillors Grant	1,725	-
	Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund	-	2,000
	Faith Action Creative English	5,744	-
	Garfield Weston	10,000	-
	Grace Trust	1,000	-
	Greater Manchester Crime Reduction Unit	21,750	15,000
	John Mason Family Trust	2,000	2,000
	Magic Little Grants	500	500
	Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust	-	1,000
	Oldham Poverty Action Network	941	-
	One Oldham Fund Cost of Living Crisis Support Grant	-	1,000
	One Oldham Fund Small Grants	-	1,080
	One Oldham Fund Children & Young People Grant	-	1,000
	One Oldham Fund Micro Grants	1,000	-
	Ideas Fund	-	4,538
	Reaching Communities	77,571	75,006
	Skipton Building Society	1,500	-
	Small Other Funds	5,039	3,196
	Tudor Trust	36,667	35,000
	Volunteer Celebration Fund	500	500
		186,462	146,820
3.	Activities for Generating Funds
		Total Funds	Total Funds
		2024	2023
		£	£
	Answer Cancer**	-	10,064
	General Funds	6,574	1,246
		6,574	11,310

** Answer Cancer : Funds of £8,000 were received this year, being restricted as the service is to be delivered over the next year. Last year £10,064 was received, where £5,622 was spent, and the

unspent balance of £4,442 was transferred in to ‘Small Other Funds’ for use on various other projects.

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Staff Members

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Recruitment and Training of Trustees

Organisational Management

Group Structure and Relationships

Public Benefit

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Risk Management

Objectives, Aims and Activities

Charitable Objectives

Education/Training:

Health and Wellbeing:

Activities for children and young people:

Principle Activities

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Review of Achievements and Performance for the Year

Operational Performance

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Fundraising Performance

Financial Review

Reserves Policy

Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic

Plans

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

Basis of Independent Examiners Opinion

Independent Examiners Statement

Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES

AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

1. Receipts and payments accounts

2. Grants and Donations

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

4. Fund Analysis

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Recruitment and Training of Trustees

Organisational Management

Group Structure and Relationships

Public Benefit

FATIMA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] MARCH 2024

Risk Management

Objectives, Aims and Activities

Charitable Objectives

Education/Training: