Elly , P:JDOI.' IYTEFNAIIQ'.IAL WOMEF4"$ HEALTh C￿lAIry Trustee's Annual Report (30 August 2023- 29 August 2024 Objectiv nd Activities: Prog ss and Key Achievement5 To promote and protect women's ealth in the UK and intemationally by a) Training and eduGatlng heal care during pregnancy and hcare workers and health professionals i hlldbirth. howt provlde optlmal COG Part 3 Revlslon Course We conduc ision courses. These courses were vital in fessionals for their exams and enhancing t dtwo reparin eir skill COG Part 3 ealth B¥slc Surgical Skills Course We run 2 basic surgica year aimed at building the capa¢lty and upskilling heal course a provides lifelike leaming experiences,on ess techniques. For example, using of ox tongu8 td simula practice. skills courses every h professionals. The rrtial surgical perineal repair Laparoscopy Course A specialised lapar05CQPy COU further train heglthcare professionals in advan¢ed sur ensuring they stay updated with the latest techniques #weareEIIy Knowledge Bullding and Impact Through thése tral initiative$, heaf(hcare professionals gained enhanced knowledge and practical skills (e competence etc.) leading to improved patient care. Women and the wider patient pop the enhanced care delivered by Ihese upskilled health professionals. Our courses pro exchange. enabling attendees to disseminate leaming within their teams and wider pr in UK and internationally, contributing to broader iTnprov8ments in maternal he•lth car ¢ was delivered to i¢81 procedurts, nd practices. g. surgical ation benefrt from ote knowledge fessional ne￿OrkS b) Supportlng research excellence In women's health. Health Llteracy Project We contNiued our health literacy work, with funding support led by Barts Charity alongside contributions from other partners. This enabled us to Co-produ￿ new course content designed for non-English speaking pregnant wornen. which we suc￿SsfUllY delivered i the Southend community, w¢(h 13 women taking part. The developmenl process was hi hly collaborative and multidisciplinary, involving women with lived experience, English language IESOL) teachers. birthing partners, translators, midwves. health professionals, ¢gmmunity or9anisalions, and a visualiser. We partnered wth Welcorne to the UK, a local charity, to reach and support women In the area. One experienced ESOL teacher led the SouthÈnd co two ESOL teacher8. We also recrvited comrnunity r8s8archers with lived experien ongoin9 evaluation, act as trusted link5 to Ihe community, and ensure that deliyery re local needs. Learning was central to our approach, and we worked closely wit a rese rse, 5UPPOrted by to support lined grounded in rEh fellow from King's Colle e London to support ensuring leathing could be shared s. We also enabled observers to attend hel across sites later in the year. ng info esl practice and In parallel, WP began preparing fo London. As part of the ethics sub consent fomjs and participant info setting up ih necessary processe SeptemtrEr 024. ethical approval to deliver the Gourse as a r ission. we developed a protocol and accom ation sheets. Following ethical approval in to invite women to tske part. The East Lon Search anying ugust on cou dy in East terials, including 024, we began delivery began in To raise aw reness of Ihe course local communty events In Southe nd gather feedback, we showcased the hea d. including Welcome to the UK'$ Intemalio th liler alwo projeGI through 's Day event. Engagement This project r group, prirnarily non-Englis in one oflhe most deprived have opportunitl8S to contri or research. Their input dir research study aimed at pr issues they raised. ached speak areas ute to ctly infl viding marginalised ng pregnant women fthe UK, who rarely ialth care provision anced a future utions to the Empowering Particlpants activities shared their expe ssues that were important care. They valued having a on research and enjoyed th Wome ences o them Vol￿ i expe articipating in our nd highlighted thin maternity $haping our follow- en¢e. Educational Impact Medical studènts and healthcare professionals involved In into the community's needs and priorities, improving their understanding and s teachers a150 reponed InGrea$ea conlidenGe in Uelivering new Gontent and Migh integrating health with language le ming. the pro rvice d ighted gained insights livery. The ESOL imponanGe of Visibility and Awarenes5: The community events and the visual representatio awareness and shared our progre$s. These activities have also allowed us to g community priorities, engaging a broader audien￿ including academics, health wider public. Addrtionally, these community-facirKJ activities helped us understa comrnurbicate complex health mesiages in accessible and culturally relevant w Tearn Developmenc Skills Buildlng and Networklng Wa hav& enhancad women's h research capacity in East London and Southend. Local community researchers gained as facilitating discussions and presenting publicly. which contribLrted to their profession of our ther fe are pr dhow Yojecl have raised dback on fes5ionals, and the èst to alth community aluable skills, such I development. Contribution to Healthler Society In a broader context, this project supports a healthi women understand their health and how to navigale services, they are better equipped themselves and their children. Thiq contributes to Stronger early-life outcomes ￿d, ove pressure on the healthcara system while strengthening community wellbeing. society. When o care for ime, helps reduce Ic) Acceleratlng the application of research Into healthcare envlronments. Uganda Obstetrlc Fistula Camp trustee Ram spent three weeks in Uganda, dt an obstetrtc fistula camp. He not only performed surgeries but also provided training helpi with capacity building for health professionals in Africa, enhancing their ability to operat and manage obstetric fistulas. Signrficantty improving healthcare outcomes for women obstetric fistulas in Uganda. This effort not only treated individual patients but also strengthened local healthcare providers and systems through trainino. ith Commu ity Rehabllitation following Fistula kepair In the Democratic Republi¢ of Congo, we s surgeries. O as crafting b ongside th Currendy, pport a holistic reha en isolated and excl autiful handrnade ba s, we support comm support 50 women i ilitallon programme for women recovering fr ded from society, women receive peer supp kets) to help them rebuild their lives with dig ity champions who work to redu￿ stigma a Kinshasa and North Kivu. m obst rtand ity an dpro 'c fistula repair Iqlls training {such IDdependence. e aGces$ to Gare. Box of Health In Malaysia, we're populations a 'Box of Health. box contains essential sanitation i mothers thernse￿es want and ne upporting new mothers from the most depri a c0-produ￿d initiative inspired by similar ms curated with women in the community, to support their health and welkbeing and dand rojects nsurin atoft arginalised d rur21 India. EaGh tbey reflect what r newborns. The Trustees believe this rèport d the Charity Commission's guidan monstrates how our activities have delivere on public benefit. public nefit in line with Structure, Govemance and Ala Our Trustees were recrulted as re Ramesan Navaratnarajah {sin Shakila Thangaratinarn (since Joseph Aquilina (since 2020) gement l Referencè and Administrative uired in our constitution and are.. e 2020) 020) etails Elly Charity is managed day-to-da by a team of freelancers who lead on proje deliv communications, training, and Ch rity administration. As the Charity grows thraugh its activity, more support has been needed and as such we have sought to bulld the inter team and systems to manage Ihis, We benefrt greatly too frorn support from a number the fields of research and women'$ health. We are grateful to everyone as well as our commitment and dedication to enhancing women's heaith both in the UK and inlemati marketing and ncreased project al capacrf(y of the f professionals from c4unteers for their nplly. J.4ii .. We operate under the name ELLY Charity, registered charity number 1188897 as a Cl govemed by a constitution. We al$0 use the other names- EAST LONDON INTERNATIQNAL WOMEN'S HB4LTH CHARITY Foundation IWorkin9 nam ELLY Iworking name) ELLY APPEAL (Former name Our principle address is,. Royal Lo Whitechapel Road, London, E11F don Hospltal, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecol gy, 8t oor. South Tower, Financial Revlèw Review of the charity's financial posttion at the end of the period Pa 1.21 Essential to the on-going succe sof Ell for sound financial planning an good Although the chartiy made a nelative r £17,944 the trustees believè th I this d significant effect on meeting th chariti Is the necessity vemance. ltsm of es not have any s objeclives. In 2024 income was £111.5341 deficit of £17.944 2023- deficlt of £13 341 It is the policy of the charity tha unrest have not been designated for a pecifi maintained at a level sufficient ttr provi least three months. The Truste s consi this level will ensure that. in the:event o in funding, they will be able to cbntinve current activitiés while considerllion is which additional funds may be ised. 023-£ 911)with ! Statement explaining th8 policy for holding reserve$ $18ting why Ihey are held a 1.22 ded funds which qse should be services for at r reseNes at significant drop e charity's en lo ways In The trustees will work look at w¥yS to i reserves in line with the growth pf the c crease their free frity. een eamarked y thc tryst¢os. IG purposes and conditions sel by Amounts held in Restricted funds have for a •P¢GifiG use as deemed nqGossa Restricted funds are set aside for speci can only be used in accordance with th the ¢xiginal funder or funding agreeme As set out in Elly Charity's Reserves P maintain reserves equivalent to 9 mont which is currently an estimated £34,50 Policy is reviewed annually to ensure it appropriate to the Charity's size and sc licy, the alm is to s running costs The Reserves ernains pe of activitie5. Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Pata 1.22 £131 151 NIA 2023- £149,095 a 1.24 NIA a 1.23 NIA Declaration$ The trustees declare that they h ve approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the chari Slgnalure(sl Full namglsl trus - U) Position (eg Secreta Chair, etc) Date 26 June 025 1188897 CE(r214Tr) Annual accounts for the eriod ao.118.2023 To 29.08.2024 Sectlon A 'Statement of financial activities (includlng summary in_come and expenditure account) prt¢r year Foq F02 F03 F05 1.155 150 1.757 108,384 1.757 111.534 560 91,911 r¢>tai Expendlture {Nokna 4) 3,150 104.484 34,055 5eparat8 mat•rlal 19,145 123830 19.145 129.478 71,197 105.252 Totsl 5.848 Net Incomel(expendlture) bofore tax for 15.246 17.9M - 13,341 15246 17,9M - 13.341 Not Inc￿￿￿0nd￿ra) Extraordlnary Items 15.246 17.944 - 13.341 other fO¢ognl••d g•lMI(low•Y. GainB 8Tr1 on th￿Ul￿On offw•J ai••i•ft*th• 15.246 17944 - 13 341 fun,C&5 131.J51 131.151 Funds of thè Charlty 128.&1 125M1 41,1 140.CQS 8112oz ¢C17aPgO B••ll￿f pywrallon (FRS 1021146￿J 16 a￿1 ?.1 In¢om• la EXp•nd￿ 2A D•btoT* 2A Fund• Nots3 1.165 T*#thvJ &fv8 1(44n 1,165 108,622 315). 1.757 1.7S1 lots1.￿J￿05 13,697 13.897 34.391 720 193 553 cuts 553 5.257 1ts,IXJ3 17.&)t Man 18ihe8 148,fA17 2,318 2S1& 1720 G•h Typ•PE& R•rlJi" Fu•d nam 1.151 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustoes Elly Charity On accounts forthe year ended 29 Au9USt 2024 Charity no 1188897 {if any) Sot out on pagos I ￿port to the trustees on my ex8min4tion of the accounts of the above harily (Ihe Trust,) for Ihe year ended Responsibilll1￿ and basis of roport As the charrty's tru8tees, you ale re¥ponsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the A¢t'}. I report in respect of my exemination of the TnJs¥s accounts carrked out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicabl8 Directions given by th6 Chariiy Commlssion. under section 14515){b) of the Act. Independent trhe Charf￿s gross income exceeded £250.000 and l am qu81iffed to examinor's ststement undsrtake the examinatlon by being a qualified member of linsert name of applioable li¥ted body]l. Delet81 l not appliGaOIe. I have Gompleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have me to my attention ID conne￿10n with the examinallon lolher than that disclosed below ') whic.h glves me cause to believe thal in, any materi81 resp60t.' the accounting ￿e0rd$ were not kept in accordanco wtth seclion 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts dld not accord with the 0¢￿Unting records. or the accounts did not comply with the appllcable requirement8 onceming the lorm and conlenl of 2¢counls Sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 2008 othèr than any requirement that thÈ 2eoouMts 9ive a 'lru¢ and fai￿ view whiGh is not a tnglt¢r considered as part of an irKlependent examination. I have no concerns and have c¢me a¢ross no other ￿atterS in ￿nneCtIon with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ploase delete thg wortys in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Oat¢'. Slgned: Narno: Mrs M8xlne Gambrill FCCA Rolevant professlon81 quallficatlonl$) or b¢)dy Associatlon of Chartered Certified A¢countants IER Qct 2018 (If any): Address: PG Lemon LLP 22-26 Bank Street, Herne Bay Kent, CT6 SEA Sectlon B Dlsclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent ex8mination of charity accounts.. directions and gU￿anCe for examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any items that the examlner wlshes to disclos9. IER Oct 2018