Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 07 10 2018 07 10 2019
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Oromo Women’s Association UK Other names charity is known by Oromo Women’s Association UK Registered charity number (if any) 1163845
Charity's principal address 6 Owen Road, Ash Green Coventry West Midlands Postcode CV7 9DY
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Addis Alem Dheeresa | Yes | |||
| Konjit Tilahun | ||||
| Diribe Tarfa Tiba | ||||
| Hannan Ahmed | 2021 | |||
| Raziya Badhaso | 2021 | |||
| Safya Osmun | ||||
| Seblewongale Tadesse | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Charity constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Supported by Oromo Community UK Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant, about: |
The charity has created 3 branches in order to enable Oromo women have access to OWA UK membership and benefit from it |
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| | policies and procedures | The branches are created in London, West Midlands and |
| adopted for the induction and | Bolton/Manchester | |
| | training of trustees; the charity’s organisational |
The branches will have three committees and will be able to call a meeting, invite a speaker, fund raise and open separate bank account when needed |
| structure and any wider | ||
| network with which the charity works; |
OWA UK celebrated International women’s Day OWA UK has organised three peaceful protest to support Oromo Women |
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| | relationship with any related | in Oromia, Ethiopia |
| parties; | ||
| | trustees’ consideration of | Domestic Violence workshop |
| major risks and the system | ||
| and procedures to manage | ||
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Section C Objectives and activities
To promote and preserve and protect the physical and mental health of Oromo women by seeking to advance about female genital mutilation, domestic violence, and stereotypes and to advocate ending the bad Summary of the objects of the practices of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). charity set out in its governing document To provide and assist the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for Oromo women in the interest of social welfare and in order to improve their quality of life.
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1) Invited speakers from NHS to speak to Oromo women in London about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
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2) We organised cultural shows: music and dance to fund raise to support women victims of crime and genocide
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3) We strengthened Oromo Women Association Affiliated branch office in Bolton to reach out Oromo women in Manchester and West Midlands
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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4) Took part in UK Parliament week in Nov. 2017 organised cultural show; had a guest speaker over Skype Human Right watch in relation to Oromo women’s human right violations. Displayed educational posters and role played to entertain our guests/audience
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5) Celebrated International women’s day and educated Oromo women the purpose of this celebration. Briefed women that Oromo women had protected their rights with institution called ‘Siqqee’ and the respect for women which was ratified in Gadaa System in 15th and 16th century and how we lost the system when we were colonised by Ethiopian Empire
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6) Undertook AGM meeting and replaced two core committee members
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7) Organised social and fun day that brought all the family together and
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8) Visited two member’s family whose husband are critically ill
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Above activities are repeated every year
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Organise the charity governance i.e constitution and consult all women to participate in drafting the principles of engagement of Oromo women association with its members and other charitable bodies in the UK.
Raised awareness of FGM and Domestic violence. Took part in joint peaceful protest to address the plight of women in Oromia (Ethiopia) affected by conflict.
Strengthened branch of OWA UK in London, Bolton and West Midlands - delegated responsibilities for trustees to run local responsibilities and fund raise. Encouraging support of trustees during illnesses and sad period Organised cultural events to introduce our younger generation who are born in UK
Supported migrants and members who experience domestic violence
Undertaken three peaceful protest against the brutal government of Ethiopia
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Section E Financial review
The charity doesn’t have sufficient fund to have reserve in the account.
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially none in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Addis A Deressa Full name(s) Addis Alem Deresa Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 30.07.24
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