Annual Report 2024 MESSAGE FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE CELEBRATING OUR IMPACT 2024 We are excited to present the Girls Flow Free 2024 Impact Report, high- lighting another year of bold strides in promoting quality and inclusivity in Menstrual Health and Hygiene. Thanks to our invaluable donors and supporters, we were able to distrib- ute 18,424 pieces of disposable pads to women and girls in Ghana and Milton Keynes.1000 dignity menstrual kits to adolescent girls across Ghana in 20241 This translates to a lot more women and girls being able to experience menstruation in dignity. We sincerely appreciate all our partner schools in Ghana and organisa- tions in Milton Keynes who are working alongside us to promote compre- hensive menstrual hygTene education and eliminate period poverty for women and girls. Driving on our mission to help every girl reach their full potential, we are hopeful our community-based approach and Tnvolving boys and men in the discourse on menstruation would enable far more reaching impact in 20251 SOPHIA ADWOA ACHEAMPONG Founder and Chltf Exetutlvè Sincerely, S. Adwoa Acheampong Founder and Chief Executive ABOUT US Girls Flow Free was founded in May 2019 and at- tained registered status in January 2020. With strong inclusion and equality ethos, the vision of GFF is to eradicate period poverty to enable girls to reach their full potential. Girls Flow Free adopts community and rights.based ap- proaches to deliver menstrual health and hygiene education within a local context with consider- ation of cultural and ethical norms. Our menstrual health and hygiene education is comprehensive in- tersecting sexual reproductive health. GFF is a volunteer-run organisation with professionals mainly from health, social care and education sec- tors both in Milton Keynes and Ghana. OUR WORK ADDRESSES SIX OF THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE GOALS GOODHEAITH AMDWEIL-BEIMI QVAurY EDUCATION GENDER EQUAl￿y 4.lli (y ¢IEIN WAIEH ANDSIJIITAn IWUALn 12 RESPiWSW IND F*ODUC￿oI1 OUR VOLUNTEERS Girls Flow Free has 15 professionals with health and education backgrounds who are dedicating their time in Ghana and England to the vision 43.551 DISPOSABLE PADS 3329 735 REUSABLE PACKS PERIOD PANTS Since 2019 12,886 GIRLS REACHED COMPREHENSIVE ENSTRUAL HYGIENE EDUCATION 3186 GIRLSTO COMPLETE JHS 18 424 DispbsABLE PADS 1000 REUSABLE PADS Ci¥. 2024 1,500 GIRLS REACHED COMPREHENSIVE ENSTRUAL HYGIENE EDUCATION 325 GIRLS TO COMPLETE JHS BENEFICIARY SCHOOLS 2024 LEMPUSI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL-NORTHERN REGION • MAKAYILI BASIC AND JUNIOR SCHOOL - NORTHERN REGION DENKYEMUOSO BASIC AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - ASHANTI REGION • ATWIMA TECHIMAN - ASHANTI REGION DUAYAW NKWANTA JUNIOR PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL BONO REGION DUAYAW NKWANTA METHODIST SCHOOL BONO REGION 44 EMMANUEL METHODIST SCHOOL ODUOM - ASHANTI REGION BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL - GREATER ACCRA REGION • CENTRAL AGRIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - ASHANTI REGION • ATWIMA KWANWOMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL- ASHANTI REGION • TECHIMAN PRESBYTERIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - ASHANTI REGION MILTON KEYNES PERIOD POVERTY PROJECT We continue to work with our partners in Milton Keynes to make period products accessible. On Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, we held a week-long period exhibition at Milton Keynes Central Li- brary. We received encouraging feedback from members of the public and library users. The ex- hibition was a strategic move to spark discussions on periods to reduce the stigma. mkitOMhouM FINANCES INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Our financial policy ensures security and transparency between projects in the UK and Ghana. We minimise our running cost to maximise our income towards projects Amount Incomg Exp•ndllu £10000 £pooo £8000 $7000 £6000 £5000 £4000 £3000 £2000 Il Yoar 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 GET INVOLVED We have made it possible for so many girls to have positive menstrual experiences because of the donations from our supporters. Thank you for the responses to our fundraising campaigns and your monthly donations. No donation is too small to provide girls with dignified periods, prevent urinary tract infections, transactional sex, unplanned pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Access to menstrual pads would help girls not to miss school when menstruating, increase educational at- tainment, promote self-confidence, and increase overall future chances ES 43A. .* FUNDRAISE FOR US You can organise fundraising events for Girls Flow Free on your special day like your birthday. There are other international days in the year that cele- brates girls and women empowerment. On these days, you can fundraise for us to promote the mis- sion of Girls Flow Free. REGULAR DONATIONS You can do monthly donations by setting up a standing order or direct debit with the de. tails below EXAMPLES OF NOTICEABLE DATES ARE HSBC BANK SHORT CODE . 40-33-33 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 72731908 Internatlonal Day of the Glrl, 11 th October International Day of the African Child, 16th June International Women's Day, 8th March International Volunteers Day, 5th December International day for elimination of violence against Women, 25th November Menstrual Hygiene Day, 28th May World Day of Social Justice, 20th February VOLUNTEER WITH US We are o volunteer-led organisation. Your knowledge, expertise and time will make an invalvable contribution to our teom. Email: Girlsflowfree gmall.com Website.. www.girlsflowfree.org Il: Ji P girlsflowfree1 i O Girlsflowfree f In Q girls flowfree FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 st December 2024 CHARITY NUMBER: 1187570 GIRLS FLOW FREE LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS YEAR ENDED 31 December 2024 ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Unit A17 Harben House Tickford Street Newport Pagnell MK16 9EY TRUSTEES / DIRECTORS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER SOPHIA ADWOA ACHEAMPONG JUSTIN AMPOFO VIDA GYAMFI 9 Bywell Court ADELL AMA KORANTENG Kingsmead MAVIS DEBARGE- ENYIN MiLton Keynes MK4 4HE PRINCIPAL BANKERS 8 CANADA SQUARE LONDON E14 5HQ REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1187570 GOVERNING DOCUMENT CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 2210412019 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Financial Review The income of the charity was £3,689 for the period (£1,595 - 2023). The charity is also well-positioned to manage its costs effectively. Reserve Policy It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds. These are the reserves of the organisation and equivalent to 3 months of unrestricted expenditure. The aim is to ensure there Is adequate funds to cover any emergency expenditure that may arise. They will seek to maintain this level throughout the year. Risk Management The charity has assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operation5 and finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks. Trustee Responsibilities Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to: 1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. 2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. 3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed. 4. Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis. They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the church at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities. This report of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2024 relates to the Receipts and Payment Ac- count set out on page 10 of this report. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for thTS year under section 4312) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act) Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43{71{bl of the Act). and State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's statement My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity. It included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent Examlner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that: proper accounts records are kept in accordance with section 41 of the Act. and accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the account requTrement5 of the Act. or 2. to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. JUSTIN AMPOFO (FCCA) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 2024 2023 INCOM t)onation5 3.689 1.595 Total Incomè EXPENSES Purchasès- Pads Donariorts in kind Rent i.oio 1.699 legal and professiMal fees Office/General Administrative Expwtses Printing, Postage and Stationery Training vertisinglPrornotional Charitable contrilknion Computer Costs Olfice Furniture Raising funds Shipping Travèl and ￿cOMMOdation MiseÈllaAtous ExpÈr 401 429 475 133 136 N•t ID•fiotl/SuWus fry th• V•af Cash Funds last year 13181 598 13.1411 3.739 S98 The receipts and payment accounts was approved on SIGNED ON BEHALF OFThE BOARD BY: Sophia Acheampong