Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education UK 2024 Trustees, Annual Report e&177 948
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Reference and administrative information set out on the following page forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity's trust deed and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities where it applies to Receipts and Payments Accounts. 948
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Charlty Number 1185727 Trustees The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: Suniya Qureshi Nadia Bukhari Mohammad Kassim Gaffar Ayub Jamil Dosani Shumaila Kisat lappointed 11 February 2024) Bankers Reglstered Off Ice Wise Bank Shoreditch High Steet 56 Tea Building London El 6JJ clo Ace Accountancy Services 211A Peel House 34-44 London Road Morden SM4 5BT Bookkeeper Ace Accountancy Services Independant examiner Patrick Morrello ACA Third Sector Accountancy Limited Holyoake House Hanover Street Manchester M60 OAS 948
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About Us REPORT FROM THE CHAIR Welcome to the 2024 Annual Report of the Pakistan Alliance for Girls, Education (PAGE). This year marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a future where every girl in Pakistan has the opportunity to learn. thrive. and reach her full potential. INTRODUCTION PAGE is a leading non-profit organisation dedicaled to empowering girls through education across Pakistan. Since its inception, PAGE has been at the forefront of the fight for girls, right to learn, creating a brighter future for themselves and their communities. We believe that education is the key to unlocking a girl's potential. When girls are educated, they are more likely to be healthy, financially independent, and active participants in society. They also play a crucial role in driving social and economic development for their families and communities. PAGE AND GIRLS, EDUCATION PAGE strongly promotes the significance of education as a means to safeguard childhood and empower girls by taking action against child marriage. early pregnancy. and other harmful practices prevalent throughout Pakistan. significant portion of births in developing nations occurs among adolescent girls without exposure to formal education. Girls with limited access to schooling face heightened vulnerability to health issues, poverty, and doffle5tic violence. Investing in girls, education yields enduring benefits for local communities and has far-reaching positive impacts on regional. national. and even global economies. Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
PAKISTAN ALLIANCE FOR GIRLS, EDUCATION KPBERPAKHT GILfAT 5G NQSHEHRA MNJ45EHRA LU(KYkllKVAT PESHAWfv Z4D KASHMIR MUZAFFAPJ&4D HATTLVI BA 04 31 PUNJAB ORE PAWAP•401 MUIT QUETTA NASEERA&4D IAFARA8AD IHAL MA • OR1 KQPANGI waSR • &IrcI¥ll ISHQRO W&IR STriIIDIJJKOI • T114TTA MWJRIA4S SHMWR THARPAljI • KJRAITrH FAsr IRA(TrMWEST ITNYtrrfsTIx gmI(NnplEd certe¢T1 Chlbtse Vision A place where every girl can aspire to a better future and have access to quality education. We aim to be the catalysts lor cultural and policy rÈform5 and systematic innovations to help girls, èducation méèt the challenge5 of the 215t century and provide opportunities for leadership. Mission To crèate a rèabty ol ¢èndÈf Èquality whereby MO women are enierine the education system, earning more qualifications, participating equally in decision-makin& and acquiring leadership roles. This will be achieved by building more schools, training more teachers, and Improving coordination among relevant departments. elected repre5entative5, donors. civil society organisalions, and communities (including parents). ore Pillars PAGE'S delivery mechanism ha5 four main pillars: Character Indrvidual Moiality Commuity Doc ID: 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
Objectnvos & ActlVllto@s PAGE UK carries out activities primarily to raise awareness and fundraising for PAGE Pakistan. PAGE UK is a registered charity in England and Wales and has an independent Board of Trustees to ensure compliance with UK regulations. The charity was established under a Trust Deed dated 9 September 2019. Its objectives are to promote the education of girls between the ages of S and 16 from deprived regions of Pakistan, working in colLaboration, but not exclusively, with PAGE Pakistan. PAGE UK currently runs an ambassador programme and holds gala events to raise funds that are remitted to PAGE Pakistan to support schools. The trustees review the charitvs aims, objectives and activities each year. This report looks at the charity's achievements and outcomes in the year. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to the groups it is set up to help. The VIeW also helps the trustees ensure that the charity's aims, objectives, and activities remain focused on its stated purposes. The trustees have referd to the Charity Commission's general guidan on public benefits when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and planning its future activities. In particular. the trustees consider how planned activities contribute to the aims and objectives. Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
Structure. Governance & Management The Board of Trustees, comprised of five trustees. Mt$ regularly and sets the overall direction of the charity. sets objectives. and monitots the performance of the executive committee. The executive committee. tasked with delivering the goals. meets as needed to develop the ambassador program. organise fundraising events. keep track of the charity's finans. and highlight the importance of girts, education in Pakistan. The trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity and can only exercise their powers to further its objectives. All trustees give their time voluritarily and receive no benefits from the charity. No trust received any remuneration or expense payments duringthe period. Financial Review During the year. the charity raised a total of £37.761 (2023: £40.946) mainly through general donations received throughout the year. The charity was able to send £12,247 (2023: £80.000) directly to PAGE Pakistan and has been making arrangements to send further funds in the near future. Further details of the charity's performance can be found in the Receipts and Payments accounts on page 19 and the Statement of assets and liabilities on page 20. Apart from Ihe expendilure shown in the accounts, the charity had no other overheads or costs related to its UK operations. The total unreslricted income was E28,011 (2023: £34,946) and the total restricted income was £9.750 (2023: £6,000). The total unrestricted expenditure was £5,972 (2023: £75,773) and total restricted expenditure was £9.750 (2023: £6.000). The funds at the end of the year were £27.721 (2023: £5,682) of unrestricted funds. Reserves Policy Free reserves at 31 December 2024 were £27,721 (2023: £5,682). As a guideline, the Management Committee aims to hold minimum reserves of £5,000 to cover temporary expense shortfalls. As at 15 May 2025. the charity has in excess of £IO.000 in its bank accounts. Related Partles and Relatlonshlps wlth other Organlsatlons PAGE UK works alongside PAGE Pakistan to improve girts, education in Pakistan. PAGE Pakistan has entered into several partnerships with various organisations described in this reyx)rt to achieve the charivs objectives. Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6d7737da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
PROGRAMMES STAR SCHOOLS PAGE is dedicated to empowering underprivileged communities in Pakistan throuth education. skill development, and women's empowerment. Operatin£ in remote and underserved areas. PAGE implements development programs where government 5UPPOrt is minimaL especially in regions affected by the floods of 2022 in Balochistan and Sindh. Here, PAGE has rehabilitated and restored schools, later transferring their management to provincial education departments. PAGE'S initiatives span education, mental health, climate resilience, digital literacy, vocational trainin& and more. Central to its mission is the Star Schoo15 network-158 non-formal primary schools across 30 districts, seNing over 5.000 students using an Accelerated Leaming Program IALPI developed with JICA. These schools emphasize holistic development, offering counsellin$ extracurriculars. and targeted programs to build young girls, confidence, leadership, and life skills. ACTION FOR GENDER EQUITY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC UPLIFT OF DISPLACED AFGHAN WOMEN AND GIRLS PAGE. in partnership with UN Women Pakistan and funded by the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHFI, is spearheadingthe'Action for Gender Equity and Socio-Economic Uplift of Displaced Afghan Women and Girls" project. This initiative. running from November 2022 to 2024, tackles the challenges faced by displaced Alghan women and girls. Education is a comerstone of this initiative, with 600 children, focusing particularty on girls, receiving access to non-formal edUcatn at the primary level. Additionally, 6CKt women are empowered through a 12-week language and culture program. equipping them with essential skius for potential resettlement. Economic empowem)ent is another key focus. The project established Women Economic Upft centres for 360 displaced women, offeringthem fast- track busine55 programs and digital assistance. This equip5 them with the skills and resources ed to overcome poverty and build sustainable Iwelihoods. Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
SWAT EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAM KHUSHAL SCHOOL- MALALA FUND PAGE actively partners with the Maiala Fund to empower girls, education in Pakistan. This collaboration provides comprehensive support to 30 selected students at Khushal School Swat for another year. We go beyond tuition and transport by offering stipends. (ligrtal inclusion re50urce5. and essential supplie5. Mental health and psychosocial support for students and edtorS ensure well-bein& while community oulreach activities promote education's value. Furthermore, PAGE conducts capacity-building teacher training in Swat, locusing on child saleouardin& mental health support. and advanced teaching methodologies. This holistic approach creates a nvrturingenviTonment where girls can excel alongside a well-equipped teaching force committed to their su¢ces$. Education Support- Turkish Red Crescent PAGE and the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) have joined hands in the Oul-of-school Children Project, offering brighter future for 150 children in Karachi. Launched in March 2022 and continuing urstil December 2024, this initiative tackles the issue ol oul-of-school children by establishing five non-formal education centres. These cenlres provide a safe and nurturing environment with a non-fomial, accelerated curriculum, effectively bridging the edLallOn gap for students who haven't had the opportunity for formal schooling- The project focuses on completing primary-level education for these 150 students, with a strong emphasis on capacity building for the academic staff and ensuring the safety and security of both children and staff. Accountability and data privacy are also prioritised. with measure5 in Pla to protect berseficiaries. This collaborative effort is actively creating a posilive change in the IFve5 of these children, equipping them with essential skills and paving the way for a better fvture. Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
MULTI-YEAR RESILIENCE PROGRAM-MYRP The Multi-year Resilience Program IMYRP). funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW). tackles inclusion and strengthens Pakistan's education system. Led by VSO, PAGE act5 a5 a gender-led OTganisation and Provides expertlse in rnenlal health. psych050cial 5UPPOrt. and nutrition. PAGE under MYRP prioritises inclusivity for children with digabililies120%1. refugees (30%). and minoritiesltransgender individuals (IO%I. By equipping Early Childhoc*l Education IECEI and Community Learning Programs ICLPI teachers with skills in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support IMHPSSI and the School Health Nutrition Program ISHNPI, PAGE foster5 5UPPOrtive ctassrooms and student well-bein¢ 48 Furthermore. the program creates valuable resources like training manuals. referral directories. and social inclusion materials to empower educators and promote inclusivity within schoo15. This collaborative effort build5 resilience within the education system. ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment f¢y all thildren in Pakistan. EDUCATION INITIATIVES FOR FLOOD-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN BALOCHISTAN AND SINDH In response to the devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022, PAGE joined torces with the International Development and Reliet Foundation IIDRF) to launch the "Education in Emergency" project. Funded by IDRF, this initiative focuses on establishing 42 Temporary Learning Centers (TLCS). which have since been upgraded to permanent Star S¢hoo15, in flood-affected distri¢15 of Baluchistan and Sindh provinces. Launched in December 2022 and renewed for another term in 2024, the project priorit15es resuming education for 1.260 children whose schooling wa5 disrupted by the disaster. It provides essential supplies. mental health services. and sports activities. Additionally, it lackles climate change through awareness campaigns and tfee plantation drive5. promoting environmental responsibility. To ensure long- term sustainability. the project empowers teachers with training in emergency education. child-friendly teaching methods. and mental health support. Furthermore. Village Education Committees IVECS) are established and trained. fostering community engagement and collaboration in rebuilding efforts. with a particular focus on education. This comprehensive approach ensures a holistic reswnse to the educational needs of flood- affected children while promoting well-bein environmental awareness. and community empowerment. 10 Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6d7737dÈ99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
ACHIEVE - Phase II-Empowering Girls with "Skills That Shape the Future" The ACHIEVE program, a collaboration between PAGE and King's Trust International (KTI), with funding support from Zindigi (powered by JS Bank). is an impactful initiative designed to equip young girls With core life skills and enhance their educational journey. This initiative follows the success of ACHIEVE Phase I and aims to reach a broader audience in Phase Il, spanning across four government schools in Islamabad. Rawalpindi. Lakki maat and Peshawar. The goal of ACHIEVE is to foster the personal and academic development of girls aged 13-18 through interactive and engaging learning sessions. This program encourages girls to pursue their dreams and build resilience by providing them with skills that are not only beneficial for their educational success but also essential for life beyond school. r1 BEGINS WITH A LE Launch of Digital Hub in Qambar Shahdad Kot In Sindh under APNIC Foundation The project addresses gender disparities in education and digital access in Pakistan. It will establish a Community Broadband Center offering free internet to over 3,000 users (60% female), Launch a Mobile Awareness Campaign for safe internet use. and use solar power to ensure sustainability. The project seeks to bridge the digital gendergap and empower women in underserved communities by providing digital literacy and promoting safe online practices. ii Doc ID: 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
Unifor Social Justice Fund Brightening Futures, Illuminating Minds In the underserved region of Tharparkar. the Stars Schools are offering non-formal education through the JICA Accelerated Curriculum, helping out-of- school children catch up on missed learning and build a foundation for a better future. This effort is supported by the Unifor Social Justice Fund. which is committed to addressing the root causes of injustice and inequality both in Canada and around the world. By supportinggrassroots NGOS and education initiatives like this one, Unifor works in solidarity to strengihen democracy, reduce economic insecurity. and promote human rights and equitable development across borders. L'oréal Fund for Women- Empowering Afghan Refugee Girls, Education in Pakistan "Empowering Afghan Refugee Girls, Education in Pakistan". funded by the L'oréal Fund for Women and Girls and implemented by PAGE, is dedicated to addressing the urgent educational needs of Afghan ref ugee girls who face significant barriers such as poverty, child labour, early marriage. and language obstacles. This initiative aims to provide operational support to 350 Afghan girls in Islamabad. By ensuring these young girls have access to a safe and inclusive learning environment. the project seeks to empower them through education. contributing to their overall sccio-economic well-being and fostering gender equality. 12 Doc ID: 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
PAGE and PMYP Unlte for Glrls, Empowerment In 2024, PAGE marked a significant milestone by forming a strategic partnership with the Prime Minister's Youth Programme IPMYP). This collaljoration was formalised by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) at Islamabad's Prime Minister's Offi. This partnership aims to empower young women and girls across Pakistan by combining efforts to enhance educational opportunities. lile skills development, and leadership training. Together. PAGE and PMYP are committed to fostering an environment where girls and young women can unlock their potential and contribute meaningfully to the nation's progress. This initiative underscores PAGE'S dedication to Creating impactful alliances that drive sustainable change and strengthen gender equity in education and beyond Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
PAGE & PIE Partnership: A Commitment to Girls. Education Launched th• -Glrls Educatlon In Paklstan: Tr•nds and Statlstlcs 2022-23" report In collaboratlon wlth PIE ar)d MOFEPT, hlghllghtlng key challenges such as hlgh dropout rates In Secondary educatk)n. Facllltated the lormatk>n of the "Glrls, Educatlon Task Force" to address pollcy gaps and advocate tor actlonable Interventk>n& • Hosted a dlalogue and pollcy paper launch tltled "8rldglng Gaps In Glrl8' Educatlon In Paklstan," fostorlng colloboratlon among stakeholders. Mutually Conducted Impacttul r•search to provkle dota-drlv•n Inslghts for tracklng progress tOVrd achlevlng SDG 4 on equltablo aducatlon. stiengthened advocacy efforts by translatlng rosearch flndlngs Into actlonoble pollclos. •nsurln9 Impactful and sustalnabl• change. Luu Slgnlng cemOn1 lstan Allkj P•kY Fdi 14 Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
We established new partnerships In 2024, PAGE proudly expanded its collaborative network by signing a series of strategic LOUS and LOIS Wlth a number of organisations and institution5. PAGE & Total PARCO Nust Professlonal Development Centre Islamabad Trafflc Pollce Dlrectorate of Llteracy and Non-formal Educatlon, Slndh Renewal wlth Capltal Unlverslty of Sclence and Technology Natlonal Commlsslon of Human Development il LOU Slgning between Dlrectorate ol Llt•v*cy •nd Non.Form•l Educ•ti Sindh E Found. 15 Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137dÈ99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS Ralsed over £13,000 In Zakat Campalgn for Glrls, Educatlon Secured funds from charltles, Includlng Coles and Medlock Foundatlon, Allen and Nesta Ferguson Charltable Trust, and The Ralnford Trust Ralsed over £7,000 In Blg Glve Chrlstmas Challenge for Glrls, Educatlon Fundralslng at the Luxury Eld Exhlbltlon In London Ralsed over £11,000 In Zakat Campaign for Glrls, Educatlon In 2025 16 Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES The trustees are responsible for preparingthe trustees, annual rewrt and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charity law requires the trustees to prepare receipts and paymenls accounts. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also reswnsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen for taking reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible forthe mntenan and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial ststements may differ from leSlatIOn in other jurisdictions. 0910612025 The trustees, annual rewrt has been approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by: KtUSiM LSa/K Kassim Gaffar Chair l Trustee 17 t)oc ID: 1c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PAKISTAN ALLIANCE FOR GIRLS, EDUCATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I report to the trustee5 on my examination of the accx)unts ofthe above charityforthe year ended 31 December 2024 as set out on pages 19 to 20. Respectlve responslbllltles of Irustees and examlner The charity's truslees are responsiblelorthe preparation of the accx)unts in accordancewith the requirements ol the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for Ihisyear under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is my respongibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of theAct. lo follow the procedures Iwd down in the general Directions Oven by the Ch*ity Commission (under section 1451511bl of the Act, and lo stale whether parti¢uiar matters have comelo my attention. 8asls ol Independent examlner's stat¢m•nt My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions &)ven by the Charrty Commission. An examination includes a review ol the accounting records kepi by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presenled with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosure5 in the accounts. and seekn'ngexplanations from the trustees concerningany such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the ewdence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is wven as to whether the accounts present a'twe and fair, view and the report is limited lo those matters sel out in the statemenl below. Independent examlner'$ Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attenb'on.. l. which gves me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting CordS in accordance with section 130 of the Act., and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or 2. to which. in my OniOn. attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandingof the accounts lo be reached. P Vmorrdlo Patrick Morrello ACA Third Sector Accountancy Limited Holyoake House Hanover Street Manchester M60 OAS Date.. 0910612025 18 t)oc ID: 1c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education UK RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS for the period from l January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds Total funds 2024 2023 Receipts Donations Grants 28.011 28,011 9.750 32,446 8,500 9.750 Total recelpts 28.011 9.750 37.761 40.946 Payments Grants made Bank charges Fundraising costs Card processin8 fees Independent examination 2.497 13 9,750 12,247 13 2.QK)O 562 80,Crf)O 21 50 562 1,140 562 Total payments 5,972 9,750 15,722 81,773 Net of receiptsi(payments) Cash funds last year end 22.039 5,682 22,039 5.682 40,827 46,509 Cash funds thls year end 27,721 27.721 5,682 19 Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education UK Charity number 118S727 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds fund5 2024 2023 Cash funds Bank current account Other 27.585 136 27.585 136 4. 104 1,578 Total cash funds 27,721 27,721 5,682 There were no other monetary assets or liabilities as at 31 December 2024. 0910612025 Approved and signed on behalf of all trustees on ......-...................... ..by'. b 905al Kassim Gaffar, Chair Ayub Dosani, Treasurer 20 Doc ID.. 1 c5d2e6dT137da99475a6e1c2baf26b338e6e948
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