ANNUAL REPORT 2024
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ANNUAL REPORT 2024
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Legal and Administrative Information UK Board of Trustees for Women in Leadership
Lorraine Newbold · Bethany Turner · Rajini Lolay · Natalie Kawesa-Newell · Suhas Khanderia · Kavita Brahmbhatt
Executive: Cianne Jones (CEO)
Address:
Women in Leadership PLATF9RM Hove Town Hall Church Road Hove, East Sussex BN3 2AF
Website: www.womeninleadership.org.uk Email: enquiries@womeninleadership.org.uk
SECTION 1.0
Introduction
Women in Leadership works to improve women's and girls' access to quality Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) response services, and economic empowerment opportunities in rural Uganda, implemented by WIL Uganda, our partner organization based in Uganda. In 2024, our work was delivered across three core programme areas:
Justice
GBV Response & Advocacy
Health
SRHR Education & Awareness
Economic Empowerment Tailoring & Skills Development
Operational from February to November 2024, we continued to strengthen community partnerships with Village Health Teams (VHTs), police family protection units, LC1 courts and district stakeholders across Bugweri District.
Our approach remains community-based, accessible and survivor-centred, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and local collaboration.
SECTION 2.0 PROGRAMMES DELIVERED IN 2024
2.1 The Justice Project
Funded by The Circle
The Justice Project, delivered through WIL Uganda, provided direct, survivor-centred support to women experiencing gender-based violence across Busembatia, Majengo, Kakoge, Buyirima, Namuyumba and surrounding areas.
Direct Beneficiaries
Between February and November 2024:
95 women were directly supported through case management, mediation, counselling and advocacy by WIL Uganda.
Forms of violence reported included:
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Physical violence Neglect and abandonment
Psychological and emotional abuse Threats to life
Economic violence Alcohol and drug-related domestic abuse
Property grabbing
Women were supported through WIL Uganda's dedicated efforts, including:
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Office-based counselling Accompaniment to police Engagement with LC1
courts
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District-level advocacy Referrals to partner organisations
RDC, DPC, Family Protection Units Such as UWONET
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Trust in the project continued to grow throughout the year. Police increasingly referred survivors directly to WIL Uganda, reflecting strengthened partnerships and confidence in the organisation's response model.
Indirect Reach
While 95 survivors received direct support, the Justice Project, delivered through WIL Uganda, the charity's on-theground partner based in Uganda, also had substantial indirect reach.
Community Mediation Meetings
Police Engagement Forums
Radio Awareness Discussions
Word-of-Mouth Referrals
Local Leaders & Family Networks
The project influenced community awareness and strengthened reporting pathways.
Survivors frequently reported learning about Women in Leadership through previously supported women, police referrals, or LC1 leaders.
Although indirect beneficiaries are not formally quantified in monthly reporting, the Justice Project, implemented by WIL Uganda, reached hundreds of additional community members through awareness raising and advocacy engagement.
Justice Project Case Study
A woman named Nakato, experiencing repeated physical violence, was supported through mediation involving her husband and parents. Although reconciliation was initially attempted, her family had privately agreed that if the violence continued, she would leave permanently.
When abuse reoccurred, Nakato's parents intervened immediately and supported her relocation abroad for work. She is now living safely and independently. Her family now actively refers other women to Women in Leadership.
This case reflects both survivor empowerment and strengthened family accountability in preventing repeat violence.
*Name has been changed to protect the individual's identity.
SECTION 2.2
Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
SRHR sessions were delivered by WIL Uganda at Busembatia Health Centre and surrounding communities.
Total Participants Reached
Between February and November 2024:
602
Women & Girls
Participated in SRHR education sessions
Topics covered included:
Contraception & Family Planning
Awareness & Education
Short-term contraceptive methods Long-term family planning options Copper IUD Emergency contraception Side effects of family planning
Menstrual hygiene Rape and defilement awareness Barriers to accessing family planning
Sessions were interactive and demonstration-based. Women handled materials such as female condoms and implants and were encouraged to ask questions openly.
In one session, three women voluntarily opted for long-term implants following informed discussion.
Despite periodic stock-outs of short-term contraceptives at health centres, facilitators promoted informed choice and alternative options to ensure continuity of care.
SRHR Case Study
During a session on emergency contraception, Nalule , a 24-year-old participant, shared that she had previously dropped out of school after becoming pregnant following being sexually abused because she was unaware that emergency contraception existed.
After learning about emergency pills, she expressed confidence in sharing this information within her community to prevent other girls from dropping out of school.
This highlights the life-changing impact of accessible reproductive health education, delivered through WIL Uganda, our partner organisation based in Uganda. *Name has been changed to protect the individual's identity.
SECTION 2.3
Tailoring Project – Economic Empowerment
Funded by Tools With a Mission
In 2024, Women in Leadership expanded into structured economic empowerment through the Tailoring Project, implemented by WIL Uganda.
Total Participants
32
Women & Girls
Enrolled across two training groups
Training ran from July to November and included (delivered through WIL Uganda):
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Foundation Skills
Measurement & Cutting
Operating and maintaining sewing machines
Taking body measurements, cutting and joining garments
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Garment Construction
Finishing Techniques
Short- and long-sleeved shirts, one-piece, two-piece and threeButtonhole making, zip insertion and finishing techniques piece skirts, dress construction
Participants progressed from introductory machine skills to producing completed garments, including school uniforms.
Although minor machine breakdowns occurred due to intensive use by new learners, the programme continued consistently with strong engagement.
Tailoring Case Study
All programmatic work for this case study was delivered through WIL Uganda, our partner organisation based in Uganda.
During the introduction of school uniform shirt production, all participants successfully produced a completed shirt. Aisha, one of the participants, proudly shared her experience.
Aisha expressed immense pride in wearing garments she had measured, cut and sewn herself. This significantly increased her confidence and motivation.
Income Generation
Many participants expressed plans to use tailoring skills to generate income locally.
Household Support
Participants aim to use their new skills to support household expenses, including school fees.
*Name has been changed to protect the individual's identity.
SECTION 3.0
2024 Impact Summary
In 2024, Women in Leadership, through its partner organisation WIL Uganda, achieved:
95 602
32
GBV Survivors
Directly supported through the Justice Project delivered by WIL Uganda
Strengthened Collaboration Strengthened collaboration with police and district leadership by WIL Uganda
Women & Girls Tailoring Trainees Reached through SRHR education Enrolled in structured tailoring training implemented by WIL Uganda delivered by WIL Uganda Community Referrals Expanded Programming Increased community referrals and survivor-led reporting Expanded programming into facilitated by WIL Uganda economic empowerment by WIL
Expanded Programming Expanded programming into economic empowerment by WIL Uganda
The introduction of the tailoring programme, delivered by WIL Uganda, marked an important step toward long-term economic resilience alongside crisis response services.
SECTION 4.0
Funders and Partnerships
The Circle Tools With a Mission Funded the Justice Project, delivered by WIL Uganda, Funded the Tailoring Project, implemented by WIL Uganda, enabling direct survivor support and strengthened providing sewing machines and equipment to establish community partnerships. vocational training opportunities.
We extend our sincere appreciation to both partners for their continued support.
SECTION 5.0
Women in Leadership Objectives
Women in Leadership continues to focus on three strategic areas:
Health Justice Improving access to SRHR Strengthening community-level information and services, delivered response to gender-based violence, through WIL Uganda. delivered through WIL Uganda.
Economic Empowerment Building practical skills and incomegenerating opportunities for women and girls, delivered through WIL Uganda.
In 2024, all three pillars demonstrated measurable impact and programme growth, implemented by WIL Uganda, our partner organisation based in Uganda.
SECTION 6.0
Organisation Plans
In 2025, Women in Leadership plans to:
These plans will be delivered through our partner organisation WIL Uganda, based in Uganda.
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1 Strengthen monitoring of indirect beneficiaries
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2 Expand tailoring into income-generating production pathways
3 Continue building police accountability partnerships
4 Improve coordination with health centres regarding contraceptive stock 5 Secure multi-year funding to sustain and scale programming
SECTION 7.0
Structure, Governance and Management
Women in Leadership remains a registered charitable incorporated organisation in the UK.
The Board of Trustees meets quarterly and is responsible for:
Strategic oversight Risk management Financial governance Compliance with UK law Safeguarding charitable assets
The Board delegates day-to-day management to the Executive Director while maintaining oversight of organisational direction and accountability.
SECTION 8.0 ANNEX
8.1 Approval and Signatures
This Annual Report for the operational period February–November 2024 was reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees of Women in Leadership.
The Trustees confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the information contained in this report presents a true and fair reflection of the organisation's activities and impact during the reporting period.
Approved at the Board Meeting held on:
Date of Board Approval: 26/02/2025
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Cianne Jones
Chief Executive Officer Women in Leadership Signature: Date: 26/02/2025
Lorraine Newbold
Trustee Women in Leadership Signature: _
Date: 26/02/2025
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1/1/2024 Perio01d start d t |
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Period end date 12/31/2024 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||
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| A1 Receipts 25 25 25 25 35 25 25 25 25 1 111 35 1 37 25 10 25 25 25 25 554 - Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ ~~NWBDM2I78556963 REBEKKA KESBERG~~ UND HELLA KESBER INWARD CCY PYMT ~~NWBDM2I78919121 REBEKKA KESBERG~~ UND HELLA KESBER INWARD CCY PYMT ~~13 FEB: Automated Credit EASY~~ FUNDRAISING 237309QUARTER 4 2 ~~NWBDM2I79288497 REBEKKA KESBERG~~ UND HELLA KESBER INWARD CCY PYMT ~~3706676 WOMEN IN L EADERSHIP P~~ 3706676.. ~~NWBDM2I79687322 REBEKKA KESBERG~~ UND HELLA KESBER INWARD CCY PYMT ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/05/24 0319 PCXI297YDHVDAFDKCT ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/06/24 0312 PS5M7OZ0Y74XVJ0J80 ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/07/24 0322 P7NCXU9CBZFTA4JYL6 ~~PAYMENTS ACC MCC PID636422 FP~~ 31/07/24 1548 E78126QLPJ5312J06M ~~PAYMENTS ACC MCC PID639900 FP~~ 02/08/24 1844 Z5LP2L3Q5KR38V7OE8 ~~FLIGHTS LTD KERYN PLATFORM VIA~~ ONLINE - PYMT ~~PAYMENTS ACC MCC PID647939 FP~~ 07/08/24 1730 Z5LP2L3QRX1E1V7OE8 ~~13 AUG: Automated Credit EASY~~ FUNDRAISING 237309QUARTER 2 2 ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/08/24 0320 PSOO59WNUAO4EHDIS1 ~~PAYMENTS ACC MCC PID668824 FP~~ 20/08/24 1614J63EV4Z7W5ZJQNOWGP ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/09/24 0304 P08GVTRYA6YCNHALH4 ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/10/24 0301 P5QUAFRQNVIZMLY2PC ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/11/24 0221 PY07XBQ9XW8MNR6RDI ~~KESBERG DONATION KESBERG FP~~ 15/12/24 0223 PH4T0YFJGNVN73N5XN Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 25 25 25 25 35 25 25 25 25 1 111 35 1 37 25 10 25 25 25 25 554 - |
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
03/02/2026
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| Total receipts | 554 | - | - | 554 | - | |||||||||||||||
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| 29 JAN -- Card Transaction 8726 | 29 | - | - | 29 | - | |||||||||||||||
| ~~26JAN24 SQUARESPACE INC~~ ~~NEW YORK~~ 29 JAN -- Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28JAN24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE PLAY AP~~ 27 FEB: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26FEB24 SQUARESPACE INC~~ ~~NEW YORK~~ 29 FEB: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28FEB24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE PLAY AP~~ 27 MAR: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26MAR24 SQUARESPACE 120849332 NEW~~ 02 APR: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28MAR24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE PLAY AP~~ 29 APR: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28APR24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE STORAGE~~ 29 APR: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26APR24 SQUARESPACE 126335282 NEW~~ 28 MAY: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26MAY24 SQUARESPACE 130471590 NEW~~ 29 MAY: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28MAY24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE STORAGE~~ 27 JUN: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26JUN24 SQUARESPACE 138064008 NEW~~ 01 JUL: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28JUN24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE STORAGE~~ 29 JUL: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26JUL24 SQSP~~ ~~INV142546420 NEW~~ 29 JUL: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28JUL24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE ONE 650~~ 27 AUG: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26AUG24 SQSP~~ ~~INV146730502 NEW~~ 29 AUG: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28AUG24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE ONE 650~~ 27 SEP: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~26SEP24 SQSP~~ ~~INV151255763 NEW~~ 30 SEP: Card Transaction 8726 |
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| ~~28SEP24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE ONE 650~~ 28 OCT: Card Transaction 4730 |
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| ~~26OCT24 SQSP~~ ~~INV155183635 NEW~~ 29 OCT: Card Transaction 4730 |
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| ~~28OCT24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE ONE 650~~ 27 NOV: Card Transaction 4730 |
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| ~~26NOV24 SQSP~~ ~~INV159078353 NEW~~ 29 NOV: Card Transaction 4730 |
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| ~~28NOV24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE ONE 650~~ 03 DEC: Card Transaction 4730 |
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| ~~02DEC24 ETSY COM UK LONDON GB~~ 05 DEC: OnLine Transaction CIANNE |
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| ~~JONES HEARTINTERNET REFU VIA~~ 27 DEC: Card Transaction 4730 |
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| ~~26DEC24 SQSP~~ ~~INV162831129 NEW~~ 30 DEC: Card Transaction 4730 |
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| Sub total ~~28DEC24 GOOGLE~~ ~~GOOGLE ONE 650~~ |
500 | - | - | 500 | - |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
03/02/2026
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| Total payments | Total payments | Total payments | 500 | - | - | 500 | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Net of receipts/(payments) | 54 | - | - | 54 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cash funds this year end | 54 | - | - | 54 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets |
Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 54 - - 54 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs |
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
03/02/2026
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B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
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| Signature | Print Name Lorraine newbold |
Date of approval |
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| Lorraine newbold | 2/26/2025 |
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
03/02/2026
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CCXX R5 accounts Issl 0310212026