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TRUSTEE REPORT 2022-2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR

SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK, Charitable incorporated organization 1188649 (CIO): a CIO is a charity registered as a body corporate under Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011 with the Charities Commission on 19 March 2020 and is governed by its constitution.

The charity is non-profit making and its trustees are volunteers.

The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 30 Apr 2023.

The trustees have adopted the provision of Accounting and Reporting by the charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 20191

Chairperson’s Message

Dear SWAN Supporters and Well-Wishers,

I am delighted to provide you with an overview of SWAN's financial performance and the impactful initiatives we've undertaken over the past year. Your unwavering support has played a crucial role in enabling us to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

In terms of financials, our total income for the year amounted to £443,613.37, comprising generous donations and legacies, Gift Aid contributions totalling £4,085.50, and grants amounting to £15,403. Our total expenditure, directed towards initiatives in the UK and overseas, reached £464,071.92.

Locally, in South London, SWAN continues to address social issues through multifaceted approaches. Our weekly food banks and three soup kitchens have provided essential sustenance to 9,840 beneficiaries, ensuring that no fresh food goes to waste through collaborations with other food banks. Moreover, initiatives such as the refugee kid’s art club and monthly tea and talks for adults contribute to the emotional and mental well-being of our beneficiaries.

Internationally, our impact has been profound, with monthly food pack distributions in countries such as Pakistan, Uganda, Afghanistan, and Palestine. Empowerment projects, including a sewing program for widows and the establishment of the SWAN Afghanistan bakery, further our commitment to building capacity and promoting self-sufficiency in underserved communities.

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Our financial model, exemplified by the SWAN500project, where 500 people donate £1 each week, has supported 56 families in unique cases through charity donations and also with zakat money for eligible families. This initiative showcases the collective power of small contributions in making a meaningful impact.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone in the community and organisations in London, including Don’s Local Action Group, The Felix Project, Fareshare, Lidl, and Gails Bakery, for their weekly donations of food, contributing to the provision of ambient and fresh produce to struggling families in our community.

In conclusion, SWAN's multifaceted efforts, both locally and internationally, highlight our commitment to creating positive change in the world. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to making an even greater impact in the coming year.

Warm regards,

Saiqa Ali

Chair/CEO

Reference and administrative information

Charities registered name: SWAN (Southern Women's Aid Network)

Charities registered number: 1188649

Charities Principal address: 8 Rycroft Road. Landon, SW16 3EG

Trustees: At the date of this report following were the trustees of the Charity:

Saiqa All BEM Saman Jung Smaira Wahid Amina Nasreen Khawaja Naheed Nizam Amber Siddiqui

Bankers :

Bank Of Scotland PO Box 23583 Edinburgh EH1 1WH

Independent Examiner & Accountant

Pearl Accountants Limited

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT THE OBJECTIVES AND AIMS:

THE RELIEF OR PREVENTION OF POVERTY AMONGST PEOPLE IN LONDON OR IN OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ABROAD IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME-TO-TIME THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

SWAN has made a significant impact on the communities we serve by implementing a multifaceted approach to address various social issues. In South London, SWAN continues our weekly food banks and three weekly soup kitchens which provide for 9840 beneficiaries. We also collaborate with other food banks to ensure no fresh food is left to waste and weekly donate our food supplies to St Martins Community Centre aiding more than our database of beneficiaries. These initiatives provide essential food and sustenance to those in need, helping to alleviate hunger and food insecurity among vulnerable populations. By offering regular access to nutritious meals, SWAN has played a crucial role in improving the well-being of individuals and families in the region. As well as working to cater to the emotional needs and mental welfare of these beneficiaries through our refugee kids’ art club and monthly tea and talks for adults.

Additionally, we provide travel support to those seeking safety and asylum, facilitating the resettlement process for displaced individuals in the UK so they can overcome these obstacles that they face to regularize their stay.

On the international front, our impact is equally profound. We have been involved in monthly food pack distributions in multiple countries such as Pakistan, Uganda, Afghanistan and Palestine ensuring that individuals in underserved communities abroad have access to essential sustenance.

We also have been providing bread daily in Kabul and Kandahar, Afghanistan.

And collaborate with an orphanage in Ivory Coast to provide uniform, education and essentials to the orphans.

SWAN's multifaceted efforts, both locally and internationally, highlight our holistic approach to creating positive change in the world.

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London

FOODBANK

SWAN Food bank which has been running since 2012 by our amazing team of committed volunteers, provides food parcels to the community every Tuesday in Streatham Mosque.

The regular food bank supports 9480 beneficiaries with a database of 887 families, supplying 30-40 packs per week. The temporary food bank for 6 months provided 25-40 food packs every week, totalling 2460 food parcels given to families with an average of 4 people per family.

SOUP KITCHENS

A Soup Kitchen is a place where a hot meal is offered to those in need of a hot meal for free or sometimes at a below-market price. Frequently located in lower-income neighbourhoods, soup kitchens are generally often run by volunteers. There is a rough estimate of 25 known soup kitchens across London, with SWAN running three of them.

Through our weekly three soup kitchens, this year the total meals and snack packs distributed is 19,760.

SOCIAL WELLBEING PROJECTS

The SWAN500 project is where 500 people donate £1 each week so that SWAN can use these funds for emergency relief in the UK or abroad. With these funds we can help families on a case-by-case basis with £500 to go to bills, debt or where most needed. This allows us to cater to those who fall between the cracks of charity missions and to not miss anyone in need of support.

This year, we have supported 39 families with unique cases through charity donations for SWAN 5O0 and 17 families that were zakat worthy with zakat money. A total of 56 families helped through our Swann 500 scheme. That’s more than one family a week in a year, thanks to our supporters.

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OUR WORK ABROAD

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The Afghan economy has no cash to pay salaries or buy food. Western aid has been suspended because the Taliban government includes designated terrorists. And millions of Afghans face acute malnutrition and starvation in the coming months. We provide 3600 breads a week. This year we have distributed 187,200 loaves of bread to locals so that they can have something to eat. 100 pieces of bread cost just £12, a small figure that allows so many people to eat. We also consistently provide monthly food packs at the cost of £50 so families can have the basics to prepare their own meals.

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast shares a universal need for support and awareness when it comes to humanitarian issues. In October 2023, we supplied an orphanage which we partnered with, funds for slippers and shoes for the children and handed these out to happy children’s faces. This was in addition to the continuous support we give to 100 Orphans throughout the year with uniform/tuition/meals consistently.

Pakistan

We have a few ongoing projects in Pakistan in collaboration with GHRF that we fund weekly and monthly. We are always looking for new ways to help and different areas we can work in. This includes a weekly soup kitchen, food packs, help to widows and flood relief aid

Uganda

This year we worked on a few different projects in Uganda including distributing 350 copies of the Qur’an, iftar meals, food packs and Qurbani meat as well as building a water well so that there was a clean water supply for the locals.

Yemen

We partnered with Forgotten Women to provide much needed water in Yemen. 80% of Yemen’s population are in need of humanitarian aid and protection. More than 7 years of fighting has already pushed Yemen and its health system to the brink of collapse. Millions of children lack access to clean water and sanitation facilities.

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Palestine

SWAN provides monthly food packs is Gaza, Palestine. We recognise the dire circumstances faced by the people in Gaza, where access to basic necessities is often severely limited due to ongoing conflicts and geopolitical challenges. By supplying monthly food packs, SWAN aims to alleviate some of the hardships faced by the local population, ensuring they have access to essential sustenance.

We provide 60 Food Parcels to the most needy every month when the situation allows.

Seasonal Campaigns

Ramadan:

Dhul Hijjah:

Emergency Relief:

Flood Relief:

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Charity Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 30th April 2023

Under charity law, the trustee is responsible for preparing the trustee's annual report and accounts for each financial year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the excess of expenditure over income for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, generally accepted accounting practice requires that the Board of Trustees:

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees:

Saiqa Ali BEM Chairperson

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SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMENS AID NETWORK)

Southern Womens Aid Network Income and expenditure report May 2022 - April 2023

Income
Charitable activites
Donations and legacies
Gift Aid
Grant
Zakat In
Total Income
Operating Expenditure
Casual Labour
Community Support
Dates
Food Bank
Other Charities
Overseas
Refugees
Soup Kitchen
SWAN 500
Volunteer Expenses
Zakat Out
Fundraising
Charitable activities
NET OPERATING INCOME
Administrative expenses
Accountancy fees
Advertising/Promotional
Bank charges
Insurances
Monitoring and Evaluation
Motor Vehicle costs
Office/General Administrative Expenses
Other Professional Services
Phone Costs
Rent or Lease of Buildings
Travel and Accommodation
Total Expenditures
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Restricted
(£)
303,405.79
15,403.00
73,794.47
392,603.26
0.00
4,522.00
1,119.50
7,378.40
28,253.26
308,747.19
100.00
35,567.14
0.00
0.00
2,700.00
0.00
388,387.49
4,215.77
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,215.77
Unrestricted funds
(£)
390.00
46,534.61
4,085.50
51,010.11
6,980.00
23,998.54
0.00
156.19
0.00
1,500.00
250.00
3,017.91
307.85
2,388.81
500.00
13,607.16
52,706.46
-1,696.35
1,020.00
2,697.68
1,007.20
804.37
500.00
1,671.01
6,055.87
774.00
878.54
7,500.00
69.30
22,977.97
- 24,674.32
TOTAL (£)
390.00
349,940.40
4,085.50
15,403.00
73,794.47
443,613.37
6,980.00
28,520.54
1,119.50
7,534.59
28,253.26
310,247.19
350.00
38,585.05
307.85
2,388.81
3,200.00
13,607.16
441,093.95
2,519.42
1,020.00
2,697.68
1,007.20
804.37
500.00
1,671.01
6,055.87
774.00
878.54
7,500.00
69.30
22,977.97
- 20,458.55

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SWAN (Southern Women's Aid Network) Balance Sheet

As at 30 April 2023

WAN (Southern Women's Aid Network)
Balance Sheet
As at 30 April 2023
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
4
Net current assets
Net assets
Total Charity funds
2023
£
67,402.64
(1,020.00)
66,382.64
66,382.64
66,382.64

Notes on the accounts

1 Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following 21 Charity Commission, Charity reporting and accounting: the essentials, 2016 Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

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The trustee considers that there are no material uncertainties about the ability to continue as a going concern.

Resources expended and irrecoverable VAT

All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and have been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to each category of expense shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Expenditure is recognised when the following criteria are met:

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to each category of expense shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

Creditors

Creditors are amounts owed by the charity. They are measured at the amount that the charity expects to have to pay to settle the debt. Note 4, shows that creditors have been fully paid postyear end.

Related Party transactions

There are no related party transactions.

Income from donations and legacies

Donations from individuals are gifts from members of the public. The charity received £15,403 grant income in this financial year.

Restricted and Unrestricted funds have been shown in the income and expenditure report

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TRUSTEE REPORT 2022-2023 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR

SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK, Charitable incorporated organization 1188649 (CIO): a CIO is a charity registered as a body corporate under Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011 with the Charities Commission on 19 March 2020 and is governed by its constitution.

The charity is non-profit making and its trustees are volunteers.

The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 30 Apr 2023.

The trustees have adopted the provision of Accounting and Reporting by the charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 20191

Chairperson’s Message

Dear SWAN Supporters and Well-Wishers,

I am delighted to provide you with an overview of SWAN's financial performance and the impactful initiatives we've undertaken over the past year. Your unwavering support has played a crucial role in enabling us to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

In terms of financials, our total income for the year amounted to £443,613.37, comprising generous donations and legacies, Gift Aid contributions totalling £4,085.50, and grants amounting to £15,403. Our total expenditure, directed towards initiatives in the UK and overseas, reached £464,071.92.

Locally, in South London, SWAN continues to address social issues through multifaceted approaches. Our weekly food banks and three soup kitchens have provided essential sustenance to 9,840 beneficiaries, ensuring that no fresh food goes to waste through collaborations with other food banks. Moreover, initiatives such as the refugee kid’s art club and monthly tea and talks for adults contribute to the emotional and mental well-being of our beneficiaries.

Internationally, our impact has been profound, with monthly food pack distributions in countries such as Pakistan, Uganda, Afghanistan, and Palestine. Empowerment projects, including a sewing program for widows and the establishment of the SWAN Afghanistan bakery, further our commitment to building capacity and promoting self-sufficiency in underserved communities.

1

2

Our financial model, exemplified by the SWAN500project, where 500 people donate £1 each week, has supported 56 families in unique cases through charity donations and also with zakat money for eligible families. This initiative showcases the collective power of small contributions in making a meaningful impact.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone in the community and organisations in London, including Don’s Local Action Group, The Felix Project, Fareshare, Lidl, and Gails Bakery, for their weekly donations of food, contributing to the provision of ambient and fresh produce to struggling families in our community.

In conclusion, SWAN's multifaceted efforts, both locally and internationally, highlight our commitment to creating positive change in the world. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to making an even greater impact in the coming year.

Warm regards,

Saiqa Ali

Chair/CEO

Reference and administrative information

Charities registered name: SWAN (Southern Women's Aid Network)

Charities registered number: 1188649

Charities Principal address: 8 Rycroft Road. Landon, SW16 3EG

Trustees: At the date of this report following were the trustees of the Charity:

Saiqa All BEM Saman Jung Smaira Wahid Amina Nasreen Khawaja Naheed Nizam Amber Siddiqui

Bankers :

Bank Of Scotland PO Box 23583 Edinburgh EH1 1WH

Independent Examiner & Accountant

Pearl Accountants Limited

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT THE OBJECTIVES AND AIMS:

THE RELIEF OR PREVENTION OF POVERTY AMONGST PEOPLE IN LONDON OR IN OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ABROAD IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME-TO-TIME THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

SWAN has made a significant impact on the communities we serve by implementing a multifaceted approach to address various social issues. In South London, SWAN continues our weekly food banks and three weekly soup kitchens which provide for 9840 beneficiaries. We also collaborate with other food banks to ensure no fresh food is left to waste and weekly donate our food supplies to St Martins Community Centre aiding more than our database of beneficiaries. These initiatives provide essential food and sustenance to those in need, helping to alleviate hunger and food insecurity among vulnerable populations. By offering regular access to nutritious meals, SWAN has played a crucial role in improving the well-being of individuals and families in the region. As well as working to cater to the emotional needs and mental welfare of these beneficiaries through our refugee kids’ art club and monthly tea and talks for adults.

Additionally, we provide travel support to those seeking safety and asylum, facilitating the resettlement process for displaced individuals in the UK so they can overcome these obstacles that they face to regularize their stay.

On the international front, our impact is equally profound. We have been involved in monthly food pack distributions in multiple countries such as Pakistan, Uganda, Afghanistan and Palestine ensuring that individuals in underserved communities abroad have access to essential sustenance.

We also have been providing bread daily in Kabul and Kandahar, Afghanistan.

And collaborate with an orphanage in Ivory Coast to provide uniform, education and essentials to the orphans.

SWAN's multifaceted efforts, both locally and internationally, highlight our holistic approach to creating positive change in the world.

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4

London

FOODBANK

SWAN Food bank which has been running since 2012 by our amazing team of committed volunteers, provides food parcels to the community every Tuesday in Streatham Mosque.

The regular food bank supports 9480 beneficiaries with a database of 887 families, supplying 30-40 packs per week. The temporary food bank for 6 months provided 25-40 food packs every week, totalling 2460 food parcels given to families with an average of 4 people per family.

SOUP KITCHENS

A Soup Kitchen is a place where a hot meal is offered to those in need of a hot meal for free or sometimes at a below-market price. Frequently located in lower-income neighbourhoods, soup kitchens are generally often run by volunteers. There is a rough estimate of 25 known soup kitchens across London, with SWAN running three of them.

Through our weekly three soup kitchens, this year the total meals and snack packs distributed is 19,760.

SOCIAL WELLBEING PROJECTS

The SWAN500 project is where 500 people donate £1 each week so that SWAN can use these funds for emergency relief in the UK or abroad. With these funds we can help families on a case-by-case basis with £500 to go to bills, debt or where most needed. This allows us to cater to those who fall between the cracks of charity missions and to not miss anyone in need of support.

This year, we have supported 39 families with unique cases through charity donations for SWAN 5O0 and 17 families that were zakat worthy with zakat money. A total of 56 families helped through our Swann 500 scheme. That’s more than one family a week in a year, thanks to our supporters.

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OUR WORK ABROAD

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The Afghan economy has no cash to pay salaries or buy food. Western aid has been suspended because the Taliban government includes designated terrorists. And millions of Afghans face acute malnutrition and starvation in the coming months. We provide 3600 breads a week. This year we have distributed 187,200 loaves of bread to locals so that they can have something to eat. 100 pieces of bread cost just £12, a small figure that allows so many people to eat. We also consistently provide monthly food packs at the cost of £50 so families can have the basics to prepare their own meals.

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast shares a universal need for support and awareness when it comes to humanitarian issues. In October 2023, we supplied an orphanage which we partnered with, funds for slippers and shoes for the children and handed these out to happy children’s faces. This was in addition to the continuous support we give to 100 Orphans throughout the year with uniform/tuition/meals consistently.

Pakistan

We have a few ongoing projects in Pakistan in collaboration with GHRF that we fund weekly and monthly. We are always looking for new ways to help and different areas we can work in. This includes a weekly soup kitchen, food packs, help to widows and flood relief aid

Uganda

This year we worked on a few different projects in Uganda including distributing 350 copies of the Qur’an, iftar meals, food packs and Qurbani meat as well as building a water well so that there was a clean water supply for the locals.

Yemen

We partnered with Forgotten Women to provide much needed water in Yemen. 80% of Yemen’s population are in need of humanitarian aid and protection. More than 7 years of fighting has already pushed Yemen and its health system to the brink of collapse. Millions of children lack access to clean water and sanitation facilities.

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Palestine

SWAN provides monthly food packs is Gaza, Palestine. We recognise the dire circumstances faced by the people in Gaza, where access to basic necessities is often severely limited due to ongoing conflicts and geopolitical challenges. By supplying monthly food packs, SWAN aims to alleviate some of the hardships faced by the local population, ensuring they have access to essential sustenance.

We provide 60 Food Parcels to the most needy every month when the situation allows.

Seasonal Campaigns

Ramadan:

Dhul Hijjah:

Emergency Relief:

Flood Relief:

6

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Charity Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 30th April 2023

Under charity law, the trustee is responsible for preparing the trustee's annual report and accounts for each financial year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the excess of expenditure over income for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, generally accepted accounting practice requires that the Board of Trustees:

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees:

Saiqa Ali BEM Chairperson

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SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMENS AID NETWORK)

Southern Womens Aid Network Income and expenditure report May 2022 - April 2023

Income
Charitable activites
Donations and legacies
Gift Aid
Grant
Zakat In
Total Income
Operating Expenditure
Casual Labour
Community Support
Dates
Food Bank
Other Charities
Overseas
Refugees
Soup Kitchen
SWAN 500
Volunteer Expenses
Zakat Out
Fundraising
Charitable activities
NET OPERATING INCOME
Administrative expenses
Accountancy fees
Advertising/Promotional
Bank charges
Insurances
Monitoring and Evaluation
Motor Vehicle costs
Office/General Administrative Expenses
Other Professional Services
Phone Costs
Rent or Lease of Buildings
Travel and Accommodation
Total Expenditures
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Restricted
(£)
303,405.79
15,403.00
73,794.47
392,603.26
0.00
4,522.00
1,119.50
7,378.40
28,253.26
308,747.19
100.00
35,567.14
0.00
0.00
2,700.00
0.00
388,387.49
4,215.77
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,215.77
Unrestricted funds
(£)
390.00
46,534.61
4,085.50
51,010.11
6,980.00
23,998.54
0.00
156.19
0.00
1,500.00
250.00
3,017.91
307.85
2,388.81
500.00
13,607.16
52,706.46
-1,696.35
1,020.00
2,697.68
1,007.20
804.37
500.00
1,671.01
6,055.87
774.00
878.54
7,500.00
69.30
22,977.97
- 24,674.32
TOTAL (£)
390.00
349,940.40
4,085.50
15,403.00
73,794.47
443,613.37
6,980.00
28,520.54
1,119.50
7,534.59
28,253.26
310,247.19
350.00
38,585.05
307.85
2,388.81
3,200.00
13,607.16
441,093.95
2,519.42
1,020.00
2,697.68
1,007.20
804.37
500.00
1,671.01
6,055.87
774.00
878.54
7,500.00
69.30
22,977.97
- 20,458.55

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SWAN (Southern Women's Aid Network) Balance Sheet

As at 30 April 2023

WAN (Southern Women's Aid Network)
Balance Sheet
As at 30 April 2023
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
4
Net current assets
Net assets
Total Charity funds
2023
£
67,402.64
(1,020.00)
66,382.64
66,382.64
66,382.64

Notes on the accounts

1 Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following 21 Charity Commission, Charity reporting and accounting: the essentials, 2016 Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

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The trustee considers that there are no material uncertainties about the ability to continue as a going concern.

Resources expended and irrecoverable VAT

All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and have been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to each category of expense shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Expenditure is recognised when the following criteria are met:

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to each category of expense shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

Creditors

Creditors are amounts owed by the charity. They are measured at the amount that the charity expects to have to pay to settle the debt. Note 4, shows that creditors have been fully paid postyear end.

Related Party transactions

There are no related party transactions.

Income from donations and legacies

Donations from individuals are gifts from members of the public. The charity received £15,403 grant income in this financial year.

Restricted and Unrestricted funds have been shown in the income and expenditure report

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees Charity Name SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK) On accounts for the year Charity no 30/04/2023 1188649 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY 30/04/2023 .

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 11/01/2024 Name: Manisha Kalair Relevant professional qualification(s) or body MAAT

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(if any):

Address:

Profile West, 950 Great West Road

Brentford, TW8 9ES

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

n/a

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