| Womens Leadership Initiative 1. INCOME Monthly £0.00 TOTAL INCOME £0.00 2. EXPENSES Monthly £0.00 TOTAL EXPENSES £0.00 SURPLUS £0.00 |
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 06/04/2020 to 05/04/2021
Charity name: Womens Leadership Initiative
Charity registration number: 1178789
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The promotion of equality and diversity in Nigeria and Ghana for the public benefit by: (a) the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of gender; (b) advancing education and raising awareness of gender equality; (d) conducting or commissioning research on gender equality issues and publishing the results to the public; (e) cultivating a sentiment in favour of gender equality. 2) For the public benefit to advance education among women in Nigeria and Ghana to develop their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects of educational value. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Women’s Leadership Initiative ran focus groups with women and girls to identify common challenges and issues faced as a result of the covid pandemic. Online meet ups were facilitated to support beneficiaries with the issues WLI could address virtually, loneliness, mental health support and referrals to larger organisations. An eLearning programme was launched to facilitate learning new skills that beneficiaries could use during the pandemic to find employment and or launch their business online. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
Commission on public benefit
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | 1. Provided a community and support network for beneficiaries during the pandemic. 2. Launched elearning programme to support small business owners to gain digital traction 3. Launched e-learning programme to boost employment opportunities for beneficiaries 4. Expanded network of Women’s Leadership Initiative Volunteers. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | No reserves |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To reduce financial risk and unforeseen circumstances |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | No capital |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by trustees |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Women leadership initiative. |
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| Other name the charity uses | Not applicable. |
| Registered charity number | 1178789. |
| Charity’s principal address | 18-36 Wellington Street LONDON SE18 6PF |
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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| Jennifer ikegbunam |
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| Chioma Obasi | ||||
| Sandra Townsend | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
N/A
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
C.Obasi |
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| Chioma Obasi | ||
Chair |
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| 11/10/2023 | ||
| 11/10/2023 |