Gift Wellness Foundation Annual Report Registered Charity Number: 1182451 Reporting Period: 2[nd] November 2023 – 1[st] November 2024 Correspondence address: 63 Gladstone Street, Derby, DE23 6PQ ## **The Objec�ve** The relief of poverty and the promo�on and preserva�on of good health among women and girls in such parts of the world as the trustees shall from �me to �me determine by the provision of sanitary products that they would otherwise be unable to afford due to lack of means and by the provision of informa�on regarding the use of sanitary products and menstrua�on and personal hygiene in par�cular but not exclusively by working with established na�onal, interna�onal registered chari�es and organisa�ons, focusing on projects to supply non-toxic and ethical sanitary products to women and girls in need. ## **Trustees** Chair of the Gi� Wellness Founda�on: Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed Trustees: 1. Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed 2. Aneesa Talib **3.** Naurin Ahmed ## **Bank** Royal Bank of Scotland Market Place Derby, DE1 Gi� Wellness Founda�on, Unit 29 Dunstall Park, Dunstall Park Road, Derby DE24 8GX 01332 318311 | info@periodpoverty.uk | www.periodpoverty.uk ## **Objec�ves** Through our website: www.PeriodPoverty.uk, the Gi� Wellness Founda�on supports women in crisis by providing non-toxic sanitary pads to women who can't afford or access them, such as homeless and refugee women, those who rely on food banks such as women on low incomes and students; and to girls who are prevented from a�ending school simply because they don't have menstrual products. ·With the support of local volunteers, community organisa�ons, local authori�es and businesses we are working towards our goal of elimina�ng period poverty in the UK's most deprived communi�es by the end of 2026; star�ng with our home city of Derby. ·Con�nue to provide sanitary pads to women in refugee camps in disaster-stricken and wartorn parts of the world ·Alongside our provision of sanitary products, we focus on dispelling myths and taboos about periods and work to normalise the conversa�on about periods, so that girls and women are no longer held back because of their periods ## **Below are the key highlights from this year’s ac�vi�es:** On behalf of the Trustees we are pleased to share our Annual Report for the above period. During this year, we have continued our normal fundraising and donations of menstrual products to foodbanks, homeless charities, shelters and refugee projects across the UK. In addition, in collaboration with charities on the ground — we have continued to fund and donate menstrual products for women in need who are struggling in war zones, areas of extreme poverty, disaster zones and refugee camps. These donations have reached many deprived areas around the world such as flood zones in Pakistan, Gaza and Syria. **Community Fund Project:** Since receiving funding from the Community Fund, we have been building up to piloting our Period Angels project in Derby, which aims to tackle period poverty through a sustainable, community-led solution. Despite a few unexpected changes, we have already made strong strides towards our objectives and are well-positioned for a successful launch in September 2025. ## **Community Engagement and Partnerships** So far, we have dedicated most of our time to building relationships with local community groups, women’s projects, refugee centres, food banks and faith centres. We have been identifying their needs, introducing the Period Angels app, and offering supplies of free menstrual products to help them get started as local pick-up and donation stations. We now have a comprehensive list of all the local organisations that we will be working with. As a result of this outreach, many groups have agreed to partner with us and are looking forward to attending our official Open Day in September 2025. Gi� Wellness Founda�on, Unit 29 Dunstall Park, Dunstall Park Road, Derby DE24 8GX 01332 318311 | info@periodpoverty.uk | www.periodpoverty.uk ## **Period Angels Stations: Mini Hubs in the Community** In the meantime, we have already established multiple Period Angels Stations across Derby and many other towns and cities, in collaboration with clinics, women’s centres, GP practices and other organisations. These stations act as mini food banks for menstrual products, allowing individuals in need to discreetly access essential supplies, while also giving others the opportunity to donate. This peer-to-peer approach is already fostering community support and ownership. Below is a collage of some of these stations in action to demonstrate the progress being made on the ground. _Period Angels Stations_ ## **International Women’s Day Webinar March 2024** For International Women’s Day, we organised a livestreamed webinar featuring a panel of experts in women’s health and wellbeing. The event focused on period poverty and how we can accelerate action in our communities. It was well received and helped us reach a wider audience. A short video reel showcasing highlights from the event can be viewed here: ## 🔗 IWD 2024: Accelerate Action ## **Community Insights and Volunteer Engagement** Gi� Wellness Founda�on, Unit 29 Dunstall Park, Dunstall Park Road, Derby DE24 8GX 01332 318311 | info@periodpoverty.uk | www.periodpoverty.uk We held a focus group with local Asian women, conducted in both Urdu and English, which provided valuable insights into cultural attitudes around menstruation. This session also resulted in the recruitment of new volunteers, who were inspired to become part of the movement. To date, we have recruited approximately 45 volunteers, with more expected to join following the September Open Day. These volunteers will help maintain the Period Angels Stations and promote the app in their communities. ## **Distribution Impact** We have distributed thousands of menstrual products to those in need. This early impact demonstrates both the scale of need and the appetite for community-based solutions. ## **Looking Ahead: Our September 29[th] Open Day** Our upcoming Open Day in September will be a major milestone in the project. It will serve as the official launch of our community hub and the wider Period Angels network. We are planning extensive media coverage to maximise reach and engagement. BBC Radio Derby, Derby Evening Telegraph, and ITV Central have already expressed interest in attending, and we are in discussions with BBC East Midlands TV as well. The event will include speeches, panel discussions, and the presence of special guests. It will also be an opportunity to gather testimonials, capture footage, and build momentum for a citywide conversation on period poverty and sustainable community-led solutions. We look forward to sharing the results of this event in our next report and continuing to build a legacy of dignity, access, and collaboration in our communities. Gi� Wellness Founda�on, Unit 29 Dunstall Park, Dunstall Park Road, Derby DE24 8GX 01332 318311 | info@periodpoverty.uk | www.periodpoverty.uk ## **GIFT WELLNESS FOUNDATION ACCOUNT 2 NOV 2023 - 1 NOV 2024** |Opening Balance|£8765| |---|---| |Money In|£36906| |Money Out|£44196| |Closing Balance|£1475| ## **Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed** Founder & CEO, Gift Wellness Chair, Gift Wellness Foundation Zareen@periodpoverty.uk | 07415 895 220 Gi� Wellness Founda�on, Unit 29 Dunstall Park, Dunstall Park Road, Derby DE24 8GX 01332 318311 | info@periodpoverty.uk | www.periodpoverty.uk ## **GIFT WELLNESS FOUNDATION ACCOUNTS** ## **YEAR END 1 NOVEMBER 2024** Gi� Wellness Founda�on, Unit 29 Dunstall Park, Dunstall Park Road, Derby DE24 8GX 01332 318311 | info@periodpoverty.uk | www.periodpoverty.uk ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**|**Details**|**Details**|**Details**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**|**Restricted**
**funds**|**Endowment**
**funds**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**| |**B1 Cash funds**|Bank|||**1,475**|**-**|**-**| |||||**-**|**-**|**-**| |||||**-**|**-**|**-**| ||**_Total cash funds_**|||**1,475**|**-**|**-**| |||||||| |||||**Unrestricted**
**funds**|**Restricted**
**funds**|**Endowment**
**funds**| ||**Details**|||**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**| |**B2 Other monetary assets**||||**-**|**-**|**-**| |||||||| ||**Details**|||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**|**Cost**
**(optional)**|**Current value**
**(optional)**| |**B3 Investment assets**|||||**-**|**-**| ||||||**-**|**-**| |||||||| ||**Details**|||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**|**Cost**
**(optional)**|**Current value**
**(optional)**| |**B4 Assets retained for the charity’s**
**own use**|||||**-**|**-**| ||||||**-**|**-**| ||||||**-**|**-**| |||||||| ||**Details**|||**Fund to which**
**liability relates**|**Amount**
**due**
**(optional)**|**When due**
**(optional)**| |**B5 Liabilities**|||||**-**|| ||||||**-**|| |||||||| |Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees|Signature|||Print Name||Date of
approval| |||||**Zareen Roohi Ahmed**||**12/09/2025**| _We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached._ _**Evans & Associates 86C Water Street Birmingham B3 1HL**_ Gi� Wellness Founda�on, Unit 29 Dunstall Park, Dunstall Park Road, Derby DE24 8GX 01332 318311 | info@periodpoverty.uk | www.periodpoverty.uk