2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01.04.2024 Period start date To Period end date

31.03.2025

Charity name: SKY POSITIVE MINDS

Charity registration number: 1184213

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	SKY Positive Minds aims to preserve and protect the physical and mental health of women and children in North Kirklees who have experienced domestic abuse, have anxiety, stress and other disadvantages, through one-to-one sessions or group workshops that will give them skills and techniques to improve their confidence and emotional resilience. We also provide emergency accommodaton to women feeingdomestc abuse.
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	We have continued providing one to one support to women and girls who have been suffering with their mental health. We have also opened a refuge to support women affected by domestic abuse.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	We confirm we have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment

Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	The work carried out by the charity has been immensely valuable to the people we have worked with. We have working with societies most vulnerable women, girls and have dealt with complex issues such as domestic and sexual abuse and mental health. We have been able to share strategies to help them cope emotionally. These strategies have also had an immediate impact. We have supported any women and children who have been affected by long waiting lists for counselling, many of whom have not needed counselling after receiving our support. The wide impact has also been significant as our support has meant women and children have developed coping strategies which has meant they’ve managed better in their homes and family situations, they have developed healthier relationships etc. We have also opened a 5-bed refuge to provide emergency accommodation to victims of domestic abuse. This service has been full since opening in Sept 2024 which confirms the demand for such as specialist service. We have had 5 successful move on’s. 3 women moved into local authority housing, 1 into private rented and 1 into another refuge in an area she wanted to be in.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	In 2024 we were successful in securing a three-year grant from Lloyds Foundation and National Lottery for two years. This has had a positive impact on the charity as it means we can focus on longer term work. Furthermore, opening the refuge has meant we have regular income from housing benefit and also service charges, this gives us stability in running the refuge.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We currently have £500 in our reserves. We are trying to build this so that we have some funds to fall back on if we need to in an emergency.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£500
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		N/A
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	We send invites to our existing networks and nominations are carefully selected by our trustees and if suitable.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	SKY Positive Minds
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1184213
Charity’s principal address	10 Bridle St Soothill Batley WF17 6LU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Sofia Khatun
	Khamida Hussain	Chair
	Rabia Khatun	Treasurer
	Irum Baber
	Farzana Dudwhala	Secretary
	Farzana Akhtar

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name Address	Name Address
N/A

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) R Khatun Full name(s) Rabia Khatun Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)

Date

28/01/2026

SKY POSITIVE MINDS

Report and Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2025

Charity Number: 1184213

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SKY POSITIVE MINDS

Annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025.

Trustees

Sofia Khatun Rabia Khatun Iram Baber Khamida Hussain (chairperson) Farzana Dudhwala Farjana Aktar

Correspondence address

10 Bridle Street Batley West Yorkshire WF17 6LU

Bankers

National Westminster Bank PLC 250 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4AA

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SKY POSITIVE MINDS

Annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025.

Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 March 2025

The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out and fully comply with the Charity's trust Deed and applicable law.

Structure, Governance and Management

The charity was registered with the charity commission on 2 July 2019.

Objectives and activities

The Charity's objectives are:

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NORTH KIRKLEES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC ABUSE, HAVE ANXIETY, STRESS AND OTHER DIFFICULTIES, THROUGH ONE TO ONE SESSIONS OR GROUP WORKSHOPS THAT WILL GIVE THEM SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE THEIR CONFIDENCE AND EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SELF-SUSTAINABLE ASSISTANCE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES; AND 2)TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN BY RUNNING WORKSHOPS THAT GIVE THEM THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE, WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM ABLE TO COPE WITH CHALLENGES AND OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES

Declaration

Ms Khamida Hussain

Chairperson

This report was approved by the board on 28 January 2026.

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SKY POSITIVE MINDS

Independent examiner's report

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

(i) examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act,

(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act, and (iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, and the requirements:

(i) To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and (ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met; or

1. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

S.Hazi

Mr S A Hazi S.A.H. ASSOCIATES Chartered Certified Accountants

40 Wakefield Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire, WF12 8AT

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SKY POSITIVE MINDS

Notes forming part of the financial statements for the Year ended 31 March 2025

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Unrestricted Restricted RECEIPTS Grants received - 32,300.00 Fundraising for SKY Services 10.00 7,894.80 Private individual donors 225.00 - House Benefit - 16,756.18 Gift Aid 11,147.08 - Refuge service charge income - 2,772.43	TOTAL 32,300.00 7,904.80 225.00 16,756.18 11,147.08 2,772.43
Total Receipts 11,382.08 59,723.41 PAYMENTS Sessional fees 22,045.77 19,410.00 Rent - 9,937.56 Administration costs 750.31 672.83 Suppliers 1,616.79 4,621.47 Accommodation expenses - 600.00 Volunteer expenses 36.50 - Client expenses 201.60 - Cost of Living Fund expenses - 16,112.64 Marketing 115.00 - Refuge Utilities - 943.20 Accounts fee 980.00 -	71,105.49 41,455.77 9,937.56 1,423.15 6,238.26 600.00 36.50 201.60 16,112.64 115.00 943.20 980.00
Total Payments 25,745.98 52,297.70 Net receipts / (payments) (14,363.90) (7,425.71)	78,043.68 (6,938.19)

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SKY POSITIVE MINDS

Annual report and financial statements for the Year ended 31 MARCH 2025

Balance sheet as at 31 MARCH 2025 Fixed Assets Buildings Equipment Current Assets Cash at Bank and in hand Net Current Assets Creditors: amount falling due after more then one year Balance b/f Net Incoming (Outgoing)	Total 2025 £ - - - 28 28 - - 6,967 (6,938) 28	Total 2024 £ - -
		-
		6,967
		6,967 -
		-
		24,022 (17,055)
		6,967

Approved By Trustees on…………………………………

Ms Khamida Hussain Trustee

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SKY POSITIVE MINDS Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025

1. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).

Incoming resources

Income resources represent the receipt of grants, fundraising and private donations.

Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Equipment 15% reducing balance

2. Tangible fixed assets

Cost Balance B/fwd Additions At 31 March 2025 Depreciation Balance B/fwd Charge for the year Net Book Value as at 31 March 2025 3. Creditors Loans	Land and buildings £ - - - - - -	Equipment Total £ £ - - - -
		- -
		- - - -
		- -
		2025 2024 £ £
		- -

4. Trustee Remuneration and benefits

There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 March 2025.

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