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2023-12-31-accounts

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Charity number: 1174854

WOMEN LEADERS UK

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 4
Trustees' Responsibilities Statement 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 - 17

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Trustees

Claire Farmer Pam Gosal (resigned 31 October 2023) Freddie Guilmard (appointed 17 October 2023) Kelly Haynes Susan Izadkhasti Dr Julie Mills Hiran Odedra Ruby Parmar Zoe Raven Nikki Ross Sarah Thorne Gamiel Yafai

Charity registered number

1174854

Principal office

C/O Hillier Hopkins LLP, 249 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK9 1NA

Independent Examiner

Grant Franklin, For and on behalf of Hillier Hopkins LLP, 249 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK9 1NA

Bankers

NatWest, 501 Silbury Boulevard, Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK9 3ER

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The object of Women Leaders UK is the promotion of gender equality and diversity for the public benefit. This includes the encouragement and support of young women to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (known as STEM subjects), inspire and support women to succeed and reach their potential, promote the achievements of women, provide role models and to organise and run conferences and other events.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

c. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

The Board focused its limited resources on key activities, aligned to its charitable objectives including:

Achievements and performance

a. Key performance indicators

Income this period was £84,087 and expenditure was £82,485.

Total funds at the year end were £10,411.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Achievements and performance (continued)

b. Review of activities

In this twelve month period the main activities have been:

MK Innovates

The objective of the MK Innovates event was to showcase Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) businesses and academic institutions to inspire students contemplating a career in STEM, or adults considering a career change.

The 2-day festival event at Unity Place, Milton Keynes in October 2023 saw over 300 attendees on day 1 'Women in Stem' and 1600 students attended for day 2 'School in STEM' including home-schooled students and over 40 organisations across Milton Keynes and wider exhibited and showcased their technologies and types of careers, training/apprenticeships they have available.

Attendance was highest it's been compared to previous years, participation and engagement from the public was high and rewarding. Those that did participate agreed the event was worthwhile and all expressed a desire to repeat the festival at the next available slot in 2024.

Career Connect Mentoring

The mentoring programme has continued to be popular and a success since its launch in 2021 with the support of MK City Council. Our latest figures show that 75 women engaged in the mentoring process with our mentors. We continue to offer the service to those that need it. During the course of the funding we offered to women returning to work post COVID, women returning post maternity leave or women just starting out, women who had been furloughed, women who just needed their confidence back after working from home for a long time, victims of dosmetic abuse returning to the workplace from the safety of the women refuge and many others in varying difficulties. We tried not to turn anyone away and endeavoured to support everyone who asked. Positive results include those securing employment, promotion, raised confidence and general wellbeing improvements. Testimonials show how valuable a resource this is and to be able to offer it free of charge is particularly valuable.

Allyship Training

The Allyship programme was launched with MK Council in 2021. Delivery of the programme commenced in February 2022, and to date 18 sessions have been delivered, impacting over 200 attendees. The target of 20 businesses by March 2024 will be met. Feedback to date has been extremely positive.

Milton Keynes Awards Gala Dinner

2023 saw the return of the annual Awards Gala dinner to promote and celebrate the achievements of all women. Over 146 remarkable women were nominated in 14 categories (which was higher than previous years) and following a rigorous judging and interview process, the finalists were announced at the gala awards ceremony on 7 June 2023 attended by 360 dignitaries, sponsors, finalists, and guests. Our headline partners Oracle Red Bull Racing led an inspirational panel discussion with Hannah Schmitz - Principal Strategy Engineer, Lee Bollom - Finance Director, and Laura Mohess - Health and Environment Coordinator.

This prestigious celebration prefectly showcased and promoted the amazing achievements and talent of all the winners and nominees as well as raising valuable funds for the Charity.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Achievements and performance (continued)

The Charity's priorities for 2024 include:

c. Investment policy and performance

No investments were made in 2023.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

Dr Julie Mills

Date: 19-08-2024 | 16:05 BST

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

................................................ Dr Julie Mills

Date: 19-08-2024 | 16:05 BST

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Women Leaders UK ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.

This report is made solely to the charity's Truesttes, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters i am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

27-08-2024 | 14:38 BST Signed: Dated: Grant Franklin ACA C/O Hillier Hopkins 249 Silbury Boulevard Milton Keynes Bucks MK9 1NA

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Income from:
Donations and activities
2
Investments
3
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
83,821
266
84,087
82,485
82,485
1,602
8,809
1,602
10,411
Total
funds
2023
£
83,821
266
84,087
82,485
82,485
1,602
8,809
1,602
10,411
Total
funds
2022
£
10,022
58
10,080
12,971
12,971
(2,891)
11,700
(2,891)
8,809

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Current assets
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
9
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Unrestricted funds
10
Total funds
1,048
20,068
21,116
(10,705)
2023
£
10,411
10,411
10,411
10,411
8,168
25,082
33,250
(24,441)
2022
£
8,809
8,809
8,809
8,809

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

Dr Julie Mills

Date: 19-08-2024 | 16:05 BST

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. this departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawan.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and Charities Act 2011.

Women Leaders UK constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

1.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been maded by the executor(s) to the Trust that a dustribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution, Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the cirteria for income recognition have note been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent assets and disclosed if materal.

Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance

On receipt, donated professional services and facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the Charity which is the amount it would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charity's operations, inlcuding support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

1.4 Government grants

Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the Statement of Financial Activities over the expected useful lives of the assets concerned. Other grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities as the related expenditure is incurred.

1.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

1.6 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.8 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.9 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.10 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

2. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Donations
70,005
Government grants
13,816
83,821
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Donations
2,000
Government grants
8,022
10,022
Total
funds
2023
£
70,005
13,816
83,821
Total
funds
2022
£
2,000
8,022
10,022

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Investment income - bank interest received
266
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Investment income - bank interest received
58
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Direct costs
82,485
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Direct costs
12,971
Total
funds
2023
£
266
Total
funds
2022
£
58
Total
2023
£
82,485
Total
2022
£
12,971

4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Direct costs
Direct costs
Analysis of direct costs
Venue hire
Insurance
Transport
Accountancy fees
Event cost
Marketing
Subsistence
Production fees
Project management
Trophies
Total 2023
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
68,669
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
£
4,949
Support
costs
2023
£
13,816
Support
costs
2022
£
8,022
Activities
2023
£
18,947
1,282
4,822
834
1,314
613
10
24,270
15,480
1,097
68,669
Total
funds
2023
£
82,485
Total
funds
2022
£
12,971
Total
funds
2023
£
18,947
1,282
4,822
834
1,314
613
10
24,270
15,480
1,097
68,669

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (continued)

Insurance
Transport
Accountancy fees
Total 2022
Analysis of support costs
Council grant expenditure
Council grant expenditure
Activities
2022
£
997
3,160
792
4,949
Activities
2023
£
13,816
Activities
2022
£
8,022
Total
funds
2022
£
997
3,160
792
4,949
Total
funds
2023
£
13,816
Total
funds
2022
£
8,022

6. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £834 ( 2022 - £792 ).

7. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 December 2023, expenses totalling £ 582 were reimbursed or paid directly to 2 Trustees (2022 - £NIL ). The expenses largely related to the event costs expenditure incurred during the year.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8. Debtors

Due within one year
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
825
223
1,048
2023
£
15
10,690
10,705
2022
£
8,000
168
8,168
2022
£
1,095
23,346
24,441

9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

10. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Statement of funds - prior year
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
General funds
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Balance at 1
January
2023
£
8,809
Balance at
1 January
2022
£
11,700
Balance at 1
January
2023
£
8,809
Balance at
1 January
2022
£
11,700
Income
£
84,087
Income
£
10,080
Income
£
84,087
Income
£
10,080
Expenditure
£
(82,485)
Expenditure
£
(12,971)
Expenditure
£
(82,485)
Expenditure
£
(12,971)
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
10,411
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
8,809
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
10,411
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
8,809

11. Summary of funds

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

12. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Current assets
21,116
Creditors due within one year
(10,705)
Total
10,411
Total
funds
2023
£
21,116
(10,705)
10,411

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
33,250
(24,441)
8,809
Total
funds
2022
£
33,250
(24,441)
8,809

13. Related party transactions

During the year ended 31 December 2023, expenses totalling £19,124 (2022 - £NIL) were reimbursed or paid directly to QCL Associates LLP, a company in which a Trustee is a member. The expenses largely related to project management and council grant expenditure incurred during the year. At the year end, the Charity owed £NIL (2022 - £NIL) to QCL Associates LLP.

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