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TRUSTEE REPORT 2023-2024 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR

SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK, Charitable incorporated organisation 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 April 2024.

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 2019).

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 £970,644.82 comprising generous donations and legacies, Gift Aid contributions totalling £19,283.83, and grants amounting to £63,813.00. We received a total of £71,136.66 in Zakat. Our total expenditure, directed towards initiatives in the UK and overseas, reached £818,140.78

This past year, we have been working in Palestine aiding those in Gaza facing the continuing violence that have left many orphaned, injured, homeless and without clean, safe water and food.

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 and Afghanistan. Empowerment projects, including a sewing program for widows in Pakistan, an entire SWAN school in Pakistan and the establishment of the SWAN Afghanistan bakery, further our commitment to building capacity and promoting self-sufficiency in underserved communities.

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: 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT

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

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.

In addition to these projects tackling food poverty and insecurity, we also have our SWAN500 that assesses beneficiaries on a case by case basis and offers small grants to help with various issues that refugees, asylum seekers and those facing poverty face. SWAN has also started a Community Care Clinic that fills the gap between someone needing help and receiving it by offering advice and direction for those struggling with tasks such as Universal credit claims, knowing how and where to get help from and immigration issues. The aim is to aid those able to eventually become independent from our support.

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 regularise 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 and Afghanistan ensuring that individuals in underserved communities abroad have access to essential sustenance. We have sponsored an entire school in Pakistan for orphans and poor children, and created empowerment projects for widows so they may grow a source of income. We also have been providing bread daily in Kabul and Kandahar, Afghanistan. We also 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.

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. Our food bank has been renovated into a pantry after having received a grant. It now has a freezer and much storage space allowing more variety of non perishable items, and allowing some freedom in choice for beneficiaries, as well as freezable goods to be distributed.

Our food bank provided over 3000 food packs to beneficiaries with a database that now exceeds 900 families, supplying up to 60 packs per week.

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 50 -70 independent soup kitchens running across London, with SWAN running three of them. We have two weekly soup kitchens in South London and one fortnightly. These are attended by children, homeless individuals, refugees, asylum seekers and those facing food insecurity.

Our Wednesday Soup Kitchen draws the most beneficiaries from homeless people to families living in temporary accommodation or in abject poverty. At this Soup Kitchen, we provide hot meals, food parcels, clothes and other essentials every week and the numbers of beneficiaries regularly grows week on week.

Through our weekly three soup kitchens, this year we provided 10,270 hot meals from the soup kitchens; along with 2530 essential supply packs.

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 received 57 zakat applications for small grants and 52 applications for SWAN500 community support grants. Each grant amounts to up to £250 and we have supported 65 families with small grants. That’s more than one family a week in a year.

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 including uniform,tuition and meals consistently.

Pakistan

We have a few ongoing projects in Pakistan in collaboration with GHRF that we fund weekly and monthly. These include:

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

SWAN has worked in Yemen previously and this year we have provided 3 water wells at £3500 a well. This allows the people in remote areas of Yemen to have access to solar paneled water wells that will bring water up easily and quench the thirst of hundreds for each well.

Palestine

Before the ongoing conflict in Palestine, SWAN had been providing monthly food packs in Gaza, Palestine where access to basic necessities is often severely limited due to ongoing conflicts and geopolitical challenges. We were providing 60 food parcels every month. We had been doing this until September 2023 before the attacks intensified in October and the situation had changed.

In addition to providing food packs, between May 2023 and September 2023 we also had a Gaza Home Renovation Project where we would renovate one home every month for families. This has come to a halt due to the ongoing situation.

We have been working extensively in Palestine as we have been granted a special licence to deliver aid during this conflict into South and North Gaza. This will be looked at in more detail in the Emergency Aid section.

Seasonal Campaigns

Ramadan:

This Ramadan began in March 2024 and ended in April 2024 before the close of the fiscal year. We have done much work this year in various areas providing key food packs, water as well as emergency relief.

United Kingdom:

Collaboration with My Foster Family providing £25 gift packs for children in foster care. Where we raised funds for this initiative.

International:

Nigeria :

Ivory Coast:

Pakistan:

Yemen:

Afghanistan :

Somalia:

Syria:

Bangladesh:

Sudan

Gaza:

Dhul Hijjah:

Emergency Relief:

-

Jenin, Palestine in July 2023

Jenin is home to one of the largest refugee camps in the West Bank set up for Palestinians expelled from their homes since 1948. On the 3rd of July 2023, the lives of these refugees were shaken when the IDF launched the biggest Israeli military operation in the area since the 2000-2005 Intifada. Roads were blocked by the IDF for medical support. Water had been cut off. We created a soup kitchen within the University in Jenin and were able to distribute the following:

Hot meals to 500 people. 200 family food packs.

139,920 bottles of water to families, 4 mosques and an orphanage.

100 bags of baby milk. 200 packets of nappies. Treats for 3760 children.

Afghanistan Earthquake near Herat October 2023

Three earthquakes of magnitude 6.3 struck near Herat in Afghanistan on October 7th 2023 killing thousands and displaced over 20,000. We distributed 4000 children bags, water to 5000 families in Herat.

Morocco Earthquake September 2023

Our team travelled and used our drone to save and assist along the way and to reach remote villages to distribute life saving aid. In the first trip we distributed 394 food packs to families and 4410 litres of water (15 litres per family). Then in the second trip we distributed 556 food packs. A total of 950 Food Packs and water for 300 families.

-

- Gaza, Palestine October 2023 Ongoing

Since October 7th 2023, SWAN has worked to provide aid in Gaza. Conflict began after an incident in the disputed territory leading to hostages taken by both sides and a war beginning. Civilian death toll of children and adults is extremely high. Aid and water is rare to come by. SWAN has been granted a license to enter and distribute aid.

We have since sent in and distributed (including Ramadan aid):

We have also begun development of a Field Hospital in Khan Younis. The funds required for this is over £102,000.

Charity Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 30th April 2024

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:

SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK)

May 2023 - April 2024

Financial Activities 30/04/2024

Total Unrestricted
Restricted funds TOTAL
INCOME
Charitable activities 2,100.60 7,549.69 9,650.29
Donations and legacies 625,594.71 183,266.93 808,861.64
Gift Aid 19,283.83 19,283.83
Grant 63,813.00 63,813.00
Zakat In 71,136.66 71,136.66
Total Income 762,644.97 210,100.45 972,745.42
COST OF SALES
Merchant Fees 1,158.62 1,158.62
Total Cost of Sales 0.00 1,158.62 1,158.62
TOTAL 762,644.97 208,941.83 971,586.80
EXPENDITURES
Accountancy fees 1,140.00 1,140.00
Advertising/Promotional 45.57 20,220.14 20,265.71
Bank charges 1,464.45 1,464.45
Cost of Labour 4,857.50 4,857.50
Depreciation 433.33 433.33
Entertainment 600.00 600.00
Fundraising 9,799.77 9,799.77
Insurances 713.05 263.51 976.56
Monitoring and Evaluation 3,095.00 3,095.00
Motor Vehicle costs 993.32 137.31 1,130.63
Office/General Administrative
Expenses 2,526.47 2,526.47
Phone Costs 1,073.67 1,073.67
Volunteer Training 71.00 349.00 420.00
Total Expenditures 2,256.27 45,526.82 47,783.09
NET OPERATING INCOME 760,388.70 163,415.01 923,803.71
OTHER EXPENDITURES
Casual Labour 1,871.74 6,931.50 8,803.24
Community Administration 1,880.00 2,600.00 4,480.00
Community Support 8,315.00 12,355.24 20,670.24
Food Bank 9,849.60 7,097.61 16,947.21
Hall Hire 1,342.50 1,342.50
Other Charities 105,042.64 15,232.00 120,274.64
Overseas 613,794.26 1,000.00 614,794.26
Refugees 137.91 137.91
Soup Kitchen 12,955.81 17,446.49 30,402.30
Volunteer Expenses 288.48 288.48
Total Other Expenditures 755,340.03 62,800.75 818,140.78
NET OTHER INCOME -755,340.03 -62,800.75 -818,140.78
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) £5,048.67 £100,614.26 £105,662.93

Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2024

Balance Sheet
As of April 30,2024
Total
FIXED ASSET
Tangible assets
Motor Vehicles Cost 13,000.00
Motor Vehicles Depreciation Charge for the year -433.33
Total Tangible assets 12,566.67
Total Fixed Asset 12,566.67
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Bank Account 161,950.80
Total Cash at bank and in hand 161,950.80
CURRENT ASSETS
Deferred income 2,100.60
Prepaid Expenditures 1,425.00
Total Current Assets 3,525.60
NET CURRENT ASSETS 165,476.40
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade Creditors
Creditors 1,140.00
Total Trade Creditors 1,140.00
Current Liabilities
Accruals 4,857.50
Total Current Liabilities 4,857.50
Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 5,997.50
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 159,478.90
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 172,045.57
TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) £172,045.57
CHARITY FUNDS
Opening Balance Equity 9,229.90
Retained Earnings 57,152.74
Surplus/(Deficit) 105,662.93
Total Charity funds £172,045.57

TRUSTEE REPORT 2023-2024 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR

SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK, Charitable incorporated organisation 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 April 2024.

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 2019).

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 £970,644.82 comprising generous donations and legacies, Gift Aid contributions totalling £19,283.83, and grants amounting to £63,813.00. We received a total of £71,136.66 in Zakat. Our total expenditure, directed towards initiatives in the UK and overseas, reached £818,140.78

This past year, we have been working in Palestine aiding those in Gaza facing the continuing violence that have left many orphaned, injured, homeless and without clean, safe water and food.

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 and Afghanistan. Empowerment projects, including a sewing program for widows in Pakistan, an entire SWAN school in Pakistan and the establishment of the SWAN Afghanistan bakery, further our commitment to building capacity and promoting self-sufficiency in underserved communities.

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: 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT

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

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.

In addition to these projects tackling food poverty and insecurity, we also have our SWAN500 that assesses beneficiaries on a case by case basis and offers small grants to help with various issues that refugees, asylum seekers and those facing poverty face. SWAN has also started a Community Care Clinic that fills the gap between someone needing help and receiving it by offering advice and direction for those struggling with tasks such as Universal credit claims, knowing how and where to get help from and immigration issues. The aim is to aid those able to eventually become independent from our support.

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 regularise 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 and Afghanistan ensuring that individuals in underserved communities abroad have access to essential sustenance. We have sponsored an entire school in Pakistan for orphans and poor children, and created empowerment projects for widows so they may grow a source of income. We also have been providing bread daily in Kabul and Kandahar, Afghanistan. We also 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.

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. Our food bank has been renovated into a pantry after having received a grant. It now has a freezer and much storage space allowing more variety of non perishable items, and allowing some freedom in choice for beneficiaries, as well as freezable goods to be distributed.

Our food bank provided over 3000 food packs to beneficiaries with a database that now exceeds 900 families, supplying up to 60 packs per week.

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 50 -70 independent soup kitchens running across London, with SWAN running three of them. We have two weekly soup kitchens in South London and one fortnightly. These are attended by children, homeless individuals, refugees, asylum seekers and those facing food insecurity.

Our Wednesday Soup Kitchen draws the most beneficiaries from homeless people to families living in temporary accommodation or in abject poverty. At this Soup Kitchen, we provide hot meals, food parcels, clothes and other essentials every week and the numbers of beneficiaries regularly grows week on week.

Through our weekly three soup kitchens, this year we provided 10,270 hot meals from the soup kitchens; along with 2530 essential supply packs.

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 received 57 zakat applications for small grants and 52 applications for SWAN500 community support grants. Each grant amounts to up to £250 and we have supported 65 families with small grants. That’s more than one family a week in a year.

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 including uniform,tuition and meals consistently.

Pakistan

We have a few ongoing projects in Pakistan in collaboration with GHRF that we fund weekly and monthly. These include:

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

SWAN has worked in Yemen previously and this year we have provided 3 water wells at £3500 a well. This allows the people in remote areas of Yemen to have access to solar paneled water wells that will bring water up easily and quench the thirst of hundreds for each well.

Palestine

Before the ongoing conflict in Palestine, SWAN had been providing monthly food packs in Gaza, Palestine where access to basic necessities is often severely limited due to ongoing conflicts and geopolitical challenges. We were providing 60 food parcels every month. We had been doing this until September 2023 before the attacks intensified in October and the situation had changed.

In addition to providing food packs, between May 2023 and September 2023 we also had a Gaza Home Renovation Project where we would renovate one home every month for families. This has come to a halt due to the ongoing situation.

We have been working extensively in Palestine as we have been granted a special licence to deliver aid during this conflict into South and North Gaza. This will be looked at in more detail in the Emergency Aid section.

Seasonal Campaigns

Ramadan:

This Ramadan began in March 2024 and ended in April 2024 before the close of the fiscal year. We have done much work this year in various areas providing key food packs, water as well as emergency relief.

United Kingdom:

Collaboration with My Foster Family providing £25 gift packs for children in foster care. Where we raised funds for this initiative.

International:

Nigeria :

Ivory Coast:

Pakistan:

Yemen:

Afghanistan :

Somalia:

Syria:

Bangladesh:

Sudan

Gaza:

Dhul Hijjah:

Emergency Relief:

-

Jenin, Palestine in July 2023

Jenin is home to one of the largest refugee camps in the West Bank set up for Palestinians expelled from their homes since 1948. On the 3rd of July 2023, the lives of these refugees were shaken when the IDF launched the biggest Israeli military operation in the area since the 2000-2005 Intifada. Roads were blocked by the IDF for medical support. Water had been cut off. We created a soup kitchen within the University in Jenin and were able to distribute the following:

Hot meals to 500 people. 200 family food packs.

139,920 bottles of water to families, 4 mosques and an orphanage.

100 bags of baby milk. 200 packets of nappies. Treats for 3760 children.

Afghanistan Earthquake near Herat October 2023

Three earthquakes of magnitude 6.3 struck near Herat in Afghanistan on October 7th 2023 killing thousands and displaced over 20,000. We distributed 4000 children bags, water to 5000 families in Herat.

Morocco Earthquake September 2023

Our team travelled and used our drone to save and assist along the way and to reach remote villages to distribute life saving aid. In the first trip we distributed 394 food packs to families and 4410 litres of water (15 litres per family). Then in the second trip we distributed 556 food packs. A total of 950 Food Packs and water for 300 families.

-

- Gaza, Palestine October 2023 Ongoing

Since October 7th 2023, SWAN has worked to provide aid in Gaza. Conflict began after an incident in the disputed territory leading to hostages taken by both sides and a war beginning. Civilian death toll of children and adults is extremely high. Aid and water is rare to come by. SWAN has been granted a license to enter and distribute aid.

We have since sent in and distributed (including Ramadan aid):

We have also begun development of a Field Hospital in Khan Younis. The funds required for this is over £102,000.

Charity Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 30th April 2024

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:

SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK)

May 2023 - April 2024

Financial Activities 30/04/2024

Total Unrestricted
Restricted funds TOTAL
INCOME
Charitable activities 2,100.60 7,549.69 9,650.29
Donations and legacies 625,594.71 183,266.93 808,861.64
Gift Aid 19,283.83 19,283.83
Grant 63,813.00 63,813.00
Zakat In 71,136.66 71,136.66
Total Income 762,644.97 210,100.45 972,745.42
COST OF SALES
Merchant Fees 1,158.62 1,158.62
Total Cost of Sales 0.00 1,158.62 1,158.62
TOTAL 762,644.97 208,941.83 971,586.80
EXPENDITURES
Accountancy fees 1,140.00 1,140.00
Advertising/Promotional 45.57 20,220.14 20,265.71
Bank charges 1,464.45 1,464.45
Cost of Labour 4,857.50 4,857.50
Depreciation 433.33 433.33
Entertainment 600.00 600.00
Fundraising 9,799.77 9,799.77
Insurances 713.05 263.51 976.56
Monitoring and Evaluation 3,095.00 3,095.00
Motor Vehicle costs 993.32 137.31 1,130.63
Office/General Administrative
Expenses 2,526.47 2,526.47
Phone Costs 1,073.67 1,073.67
Volunteer Training 71.00 349.00 420.00
Total Expenditures 2,256.27 45,526.82 47,783.09
NET OPERATING INCOME 760,388.70 163,415.01 923,803.71
OTHER EXPENDITURES
Casual Labour 1,871.74 6,931.50 8,803.24
Community Administration 1,880.00 2,600.00 4,480.00
Community Support 8,315.00 12,355.24 20,670.24
Food Bank 9,849.60 7,097.61 16,947.21
Hall Hire 1,342.50 1,342.50
Other Charities 105,042.64 15,232.00 120,274.64
Overseas 613,794.26 1,000.00 614,794.26
Refugees 137.91 137.91
Soup Kitchen 12,955.81 17,446.49 30,402.30
Volunteer Expenses 288.48 288.48
Total Other Expenditures 755,340.03 62,800.75 818,140.78
NET OTHER INCOME -755,340.03 -62,800.75 -818,140.78
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) £5,048.67 £100,614.26 £105,662.93

Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2024

Balance Sheet
As of April 30,2024
Total
FIXED ASSET
Tangible assets
Motor Vehicles Cost 13,000.00
Motor Vehicles Depreciation Charge for the year -433.33
Total Tangible assets 12,566.67
Total Fixed Asset 12,566.67
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Bank Account 161,950.80
Total Cash at bank and in hand 161,950.80
CURRENT ASSETS
Deferred income 2,100.60
Prepaid Expenditures 1,425.00
Total Current Assets 3,525.60
NET CURRENT ASSETS 165,476.40
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade Creditors
Creditors 1,140.00
Total Trade Creditors 1,140.00
Current Liabilities
Accruals 4,857.50
Total Current Liabilities 4,857.50
Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 5,997.50
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 159,478.90
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 172,045.57
TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) £172,045.57
CHARITY FUNDS
Opening Balance Equity 9,229.90
Retained Earnings 57,152.74
Surplus/(Deficit) 105,662.93
Total Charity funds £172,045.57

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK) On accounts for the year 30/04/2024 Charity no 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 30/04/2024 / MM / YYYY .

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: 15/11/2024 Name: Manisha Kalair Relevant professional MAAT qualification(s) or body (if any):

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Address: Profite 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 N/A examiner wishes to disclose .

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