An-Nisa Network Financial statements for the year ended 1 April 2022-31 March 2023
Page Contents 2 Committee members’ annual report 5 Receipts & payments account 6 Statement of assets & liabilities 7 Notes to the accounts
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An-Nisa Network Committee members’ annual report for the year ended 31 March 2023
No premise for Charity, activity takes place across Nottingham
Committee members
Saema Mohammad, Chair Nergis Ahmed, Treasurer Sajida Ali, Trustee
Bankers
Lloyds Bank, 12-16 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DA
Governance and management
An-Nisa Network (The Women’s Network) was established in 2014. The role of the Trustees are:
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To ensure that An-Nisa Network complies with its constitution, charities law and other relevant legislation or regulations
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To ensure that An-Nisa Network pursues its charitable objects as defined in the constitution
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To ensure that An-Nisa Network applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects, i.e. An-Nisa Network must not spend money on activities not included in the constitution, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
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To contribute actively to the Management Committee’s role in giving firm strategic direction to An-Nisa Network, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
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To safeguard the good name and values of An-Nisa Network
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To ensure the effective and efficient administration of An-Nisa Network
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To ensure the financial stability of An-Nisa Network
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To ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds
We have a management committee that consists of Shazia Hussain, Sara Ahmed, Rukhsana Safdar, Asma Iqbal and Hina Khalid. The management committee support the Trustees by:
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Using specific knowledge or experience they have to help the Management Committee reach sound decisions. This involves leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Management Committee on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to the area of the charity's work.
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Serving on An-Nisa Network’s project teams and by taking an appropriate 'Portfolio' (area of interest or expertise, e.g. design and deliver a service with the purpose empowering women)
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Promoting An-Nisa Network values, objectives and initiatives at all appropriate opportunities.
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Aims and objectives
The mission of An-Nisa Network is to empower women to progress morally, socially and spiritually.
The aims and objectives of our organisation are:
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To advance the education of women in Nottingham thus increasing their confidence and self esteem, empowering them to reach their full potential
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To provide recreational activities for the benefit of women and their children in the interests of promoting integration and community cohesion
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To provide opportunities for women to volunteer in social action projects thus contributing to their communities in a positive way
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To develop the capacity and skills of the members of women in Nottingham in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.
Summary of the main achievements during the period
We deliver a monthly coffee morning service, providing a safe space for women and children to meet up on a monthly basis, thus reducing isolation and loneliness. This service also enables women to connect with others in the community, form friendships and develop a sense of belonging in the community.
We hosted during the summer, walk and talk sessions so that women could build in gentle exercise whilst socialising.
Our International Women’s Day celebration attracted over 80 women, including younger women and girls. We are currently creating young ambassadors to mobilise the next generation.
We continue to have a social presence, and that carries on serving an invaluable way of connecting women.
Signed on behalf of the committee:
Signed Saema Mohammad , Chair
Date: 23 November 2023
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An-Nisa Network Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 31 March 2023
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Income
Grant 2,280
Donation 2,849
Total Income 5129
Expenditure
Events 3,913
IT 208
Total Expenditure
4,121
Net Profit
1,008
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An- Nisa Network Statement of Assets and Liabilities 31st March 2023
Cash Assets 16,348 Petty Cash - Total Cash Assets 16,348 Liabilities
These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the organisation by:
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Signed _____ Dated 23 November 2023
Nergis Ahmed , Treasurer
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023
1. Receipts & 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.
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