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2025-12-31-accounts

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Charity number: 1174854

WOMEN LEADERS UK

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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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 - 18

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Trustees

Claire Farmer (resigned 28 February 2026) Freddie Guilmard Dr Susan Izadkhasti Dr Julie Mills OBE DL Hiran Odedra (resigned 31 December 2025) Ruby Parmar Dr Zoe Raven (resigned 28 February 2026) Nikki Ross Sarah Thorne Gamiel Yafai MBE Bukky Babajide (appointed 2 December 2025) Bridgit Richards (appointed 2 December 2025) Robyn Corcoran (appointed 2 December 2025)

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 2025

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

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.

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 to its charitable objectives including:

Achievements and performance

a. Key performance indicators

Income this period was £79,589 and expenditure was £79,361.

Total funds at the period end were £14,831.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Achievements and performance (continued)

b. Review of activities

In this twelve month period the main activities have been:

MK Innovates

The MK Innovates STEM Festival continues to be a flagship initiative designed to inspire future talent, broaden participation, and strengthen connections between education, industry, and the local community across Milton Keynes and the wider region.

The objective of MK Innovates is to showcase Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) businesses and academic institutions, inspiring young people considering careers in STEM, as well as adults exploring career change or progression.

The most recent MK Innovates STEM Festival took place over two days in 21-22 October 2025 at Midelton Hall, Centre MK and reached over 1,300 attendees and participation from 30 organisations across Milton Keynes and wider.

The festival was structured as follows:

The festival was delivered with a combination of community funding and corporate sponsorship: • A small grant was secured from the Milton Keynes Community Foundation, supporting accessibility and delivery of the event.

This blended funding model contributed to the sustainability of the event and enabled broader participation from schools and underrepresented groups.

Career Connect Mentoring

The mentoring programme was launched in 2021, focused on supporting women whose careers had been negatively impacted through Covid. Since then it has developed into an inclusive programme, supporting women at any stage of their career, encouraging progression into senior leadership. The Charity secured grant support from Milton Keynes Community Foundation in 2025 which has strengthened the infrastructure of the mentoring programme and facilitated an increase in both mentors and mentees. Furthermore, it has created the opportunity to pilot new models of mentorship, including an innovative programme with the hospitality industry, led by local hoteliers and engaging College and University students with industry professionals.

Allyship Training

The Allyship programme was launched with MK Council in 2021. Delivery of the programme commenced in February 2022, and to date 21 sessions have been delivered, impacting over 259 attendees. Feedback to date has been extremely positive.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Achievements and performance (continued)

Milton Keynes Awards Gala Dinner

2025 saw another high profile, prestigious Gala dinner to promote and celebrate the achievements of all women. Over 158 remarkable women were nominated in 14 categories (which was higher than previous years) and following a rigorous judging and interview process, the finalist were announced at the gala awards ceremony on 12th June 2025 attended by 380 dignitaries, sponsors, finalists, and Guests. Celebrating the Charity’s 10th anniversary, the event this year featured previous winners, sharing the impact of the awards on their careers, it was truly inspirational. Our headline partners National House Building Council (NHBC) led an inspirational panel discussion focussing on the importance of women in the construction industry and the business imperative to diversify the workforce.

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

Trustees

A successful trustee recruitment campaign resulted in three new trustees being selected and the Board is looking forward to welcoming them to their first meeting in 2026.

The Charity's priorities for 2026 include:

c. Investment policy and performance

No investments were made in 2025.

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

................................................ A788EBFO6FBD41A... Dr Julie Mills OBE DL

18-02-2026 Date:

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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 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:

................................................ A788EBFO6FBD41A... Dr Julie Mills OBE DL

Date: 18-02-2026

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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 2025.

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.

18-02-2026 Signed: Dated: 512213CD94334AB... 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 2025

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
2025
£
79,313
276
79,589
79,361
79,361
228
14,603
228
14,831
Total
funds
2025
£
79,313
276
79,589
79,361
79,361
228
14,603
228
14,831
Total
funds
2024
£
85,146
291
85,437
81,245
81,245
4,192
10,411
4,192
14,603

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025 2025 2024
Note £ £
Current assets
Debtors 8 10,970 6,109
Cash at bank and in hand 20,049 23,364
31,019 29,473
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 9 (16,188) (14,870)
Net current assets 14,831 14,603
Total net assets 14,831 14,603
Charity funds
Unrestricted funds 10 14,831 14,603
Total funds 14,831 14,603

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

Signed by:

................................................ A788EBFO6FBD41A... Dr Julie Mills OBE DL

Date: 18-02-2026

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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 2025

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 upon the completion of the relevant performance-related conditions. Other grants that are not subject to performance-related conditions are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities as the grant proceeds are received. Grants received prior to the revenue recognition criteria being satisfied are recognised as a liability.

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.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1. Accounting policies (continued)

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.

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.

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2. Income from donations and legacies

Donations
Grants
Donations
Grants
Investment income

Investment income - bank interest received
Investment income - bank interest received
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
74,313
5,000
79,313
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
81,565
3,581
85,146
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
276
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
291
Total
funds
2025
£
74,313
5,000
79,313
Total
funds
2024
£
81,565
3,581
85,146
Total
funds
2025
£
276
Total
funds
2024
£
291

3. Investment income

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Direct costs
Direct costs
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
79,361
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
81,245
Total
2025
£
79,361
Total
2024
£
81,245

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Direct costs
Direct costs
Activities
undertaken
directly
2025
£
74,361
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
£
77,664
Support
costs
2025
£
5,000
Support
costs
2024
£
3,581
Total
funds
2025
£
79,361
Total
funds
2024
£
81,245

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WOMEN LEADERS UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs

Venue hire
Insurance
Transport
Accountancy fees
Event cost
Marketing
Production fees
Project management
Trophies
Total 2025
Venue hire
Insurance
Transport
Accountancy fees
Event cost
Marketing
Production fees
Project management
Trophies
Total 2024
Activities
2025
£
20,844
1,014
2,340
900
893
5,295
24,625
17,280
1,170
74,361
Activities
2024
£
30,326
1,040
2,470
870
570
4,325
22,628
14,400
1,035
77,664
Total
funds
2025
£
20,844
1,014
2,340
900
893
5,295
24,625
17,280
1,170
74,361
Total
funds
2024
£
30,326
1,040
2,470
870
570
4,325
22,628
14,400
1,035
77,664

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Grant expenditure
Grant expenditure
Activities
2025
£
5,000
Activities
2024
£
3,581
Total
funds
2025
£
5,000
Total
funds
2024
£
3,581

6. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £900 ( 2024 - £870 ).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 December 2025, expenses totalling £ NIL were reimbursed or paid directly to Trustee (2024 - £NIL ). The expenses largely related to the event costs expenditure incurred during the year.

8. Debtors

Due within one year
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2025
£
-
10,970
10,970
2024
£
450
5,659
6,109

9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2025
£
10,800
5,388
16,188
2024
£
13,400
1,470
14,870

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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
Balance at 1
January
2025
£
14,603
Balance at
1 January
2024
£
10,411
Income
£
79,589
Income
£
85,437
Expenditure
£
(79,361)
Expenditure
£
(81,245)
Balance at
31
December
2025
£
14,831
Balance at
31
December
2024
£
14,603

11. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Balance at 1
January
2025
£
14,603
Balance at
1 January
2024
£
10,411
Income
£
79,589
Income
£
85,437
Expenditure
£
(79,361)
Expenditure
£
(81,245)
Balance at
31
December
2025
£
14,831
Balance at
31
December
2024
£
14,603

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
Current assets
31,019
Creditors due within one year
(16,188)
Total
14,831
Total
funds
2025
£
31,019
(16,188)
14,831

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
29,473
(14,870)
14,603
Total
funds
2024
£
29,473
(14,870)
14,603

13. Related party transactions

During the year ended 31 December 2025, expenses totalling £17,280 (2024 - £14,400) 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 incurred during the year. At the year end, the Charity owed £NIL (2024 - £NIL) to QCL Associates LLP.

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