Company registration nutnber= 11755069 Charity rlstration nutnber.. 1189219 DAYS FOR GIRLS UK TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Days For Girls UK Contents Page Trustees. Report Independent Examlner's Report Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) Cornparative Statement of Financial Artivities (including Income and Expenditure Account) Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9-13
Days For Girls UK Company No. 11755069 Trustees, Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Objectlves and Actlvltles Aims and Objectives The objectives of the charity as laid out in its articles are- To protect and promote the good health and education of wornen and girf5 living in low-income communities and irnpoverished countrie5 woddwide by.. 11 The provision of menstrual care products and support in all matters related to all aspects of menstrual health education,. 21 The support of individuals and organisations whose aim is to raise funds for uses consistent with the Objertives of the Charity; and 31Co-operation and collaboration with other UK and non-UK charities and other bodies in relation to the objectives and Our aim 15 to increase acces5 to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships. cultivating social entrepneur5, mobilising volunteers and innovating 5U5tainable solutlOllS that shatter stigtna for women and girls. We also aim to increase access to menstrual supplies, providing eost-effective, safe, sustainable and contextually relevant products to help women and girts manage their periods and engage In livelihood activities. Days for Girls also aims to shatter stigma through education by providing access to timely, factual inforrnation about puberty and menstruation increèsing body literacy. creating a healthy public perception of menstruation and decreased stigma and sharne. Finally, we airn to elevate menstrual health and hygiene a5 they are critical fartor5 in Improving education opportunitie5 and livelihood ourcomes for menstruators wodowlde. The organisatyon advocates for global policy change prlorltising menstrual health In reglonal, natlonal and internatlonal pollcy goals. Publlc Beneflt The trustees have complled wlth the duty in the Chanties Art 2011 to have gard to all guidance publlshed by the Charity Commisslon. The trustees are mindful of the need for all actlvities to be made for publlc benefit. As such. this is consldered whilst determinlng which projects to support each year. The tru5tee5 confirm that they have cornplied with the requirements of Settlon 17 of the Charitles Acl 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's gui¢Jance on public benefit. A¢hl•v•m•nt* and P•rtomi•nc• N•ln A¢hSevements Over 3,020 Days for Girls menstruarion kits have been delivered to women an¢J girls in need across slxteen countrles in 2024. This takes the total number of kits to over S,K) since Days for Girls VK began their distributions as a registefft charity. With over twenty actlve volunteer sewing teams, the year proved to be exciting and challenglng. Two new sewlng teams were establlshed in Angola and Guinea. by consolidating partnerships that continue to grow. In April 2024 we held our annual conference In Cardiff and with over forty delegate5 and a h05t of inspiring speaker5. the event was a resounding 5ucces5. The tOPlC5 ranged from Global Solidarity to FetHale Genital Mutilation and our delegates were delighted to hear of our potential work with Car¢Jiff University on the development of a nanotechn01Y project. Our new processes resulted in one of tsur biggest and most challenging distributions to eight countries with our partner The Halo Trust. 1500 menstrual kits were delive, along with the training of their local health teams to support the healthcare of women working In the most challenging environments. The 8 countries involved were Angola. Somalia. Somaliland, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka. Yemen. Syri3, and Iraq. Forming partnerships is key to our mi5510n at Day5 for Girls UK- we regularty engage ln conversations on four continents while raising our profile on Social media. We also have an active presence on tinkedln, and tnany organizations and individua15 reach out to us via thi5 route. In October 2024 we launched a new project with Molly Fenton BCAh, founder of Love Your Period. This project aims to provide a 'hybrid' menstrual kit to low-income households and those in 'hard to reach, communities. By the end of 2024. two hundred kits had reached food banks. homeless shelters and individuals across South Wales. The project is expanding to North Wales in 2025 and will continue to deliver 200 kits every quarter to those in need. ..COPffINUED Page I
Days For Girls UK Trustees. Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Maln Achlevements- contlnued 'Smalls for All, and Thermo Fisher Scientific continued to support our teams. providing pants for distribution to Ethiopia, Botswana, Gambia, Cameroon. Angola. Sao Torné and Principe. and Tanzania. The distribution of 230 Kits with our local Angolan partner ANAH {Associacao National de Ajuda Humanitaria Angola) brings the total number of kits distributed in Angola by the end of 2024 to over 1.000. The project 15 now entering its second year, with pertnissions for the continuation of our work granted by the Director of Education and the Director of Health, along with the maternity hospital and local Public Health supeThisors. The feedback from this programme has resulted In the expansion of the project In 2025. Fln•nclo1 Revlew Flnanclal PositSon The charity received donations of £29,746 and successfully reIVed Ell.079 in grant fvnding durlng the perlod. It generated a further E7,625 through selling fabric and other materials to its sewing groups. It expended £31,095 in delivering its charitable objectives. including £832 on fabric purchases and other postage cost5. There were total reserves as at 31st December 2024, whieh a malle up of,. £37,504 of free reserves and £1,525 of restricted reserves. The prlncipal fundlng sources were donatlons and proceeds from tab£ sales. Rlsk m•n•gement The Trustees have examlned the major strategic. bvsiness and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks. The main risk to the Charity is that income 15 Insufficient to allow the Trustees to fulfil their charitable objectives. The organisation relies mainly on volunteers. It èlso works with strategic partners In the delivery locations to keep overheadg to a minimum. The rnanè9ement team tontinue to develop the profile of the charity via social medla and advocacy projects. It Is also actively seeking donors that a happy to support the running costs. Alm• and obJectl¥es for futvre perlod The Charity plans to continue with the advocacy work, grow its social media pSente and reach and continue to identify local partners to work with to distribute its kits to the communities that most need them. Fundraising The Trustees are aware of thelr respon51billties under the Charities (Protertion and S¢Klal Investment) Act 2016 In relatlon to fundraising. The charity uses Its soclal medla channels to Increase Its reach. It has also signed up for the easy fundraising platforrn and has a Just Giving account. The charily has received no complaints In the period regardlng It5 fundraising activities. Fundra155ng The Trustee5 are aware of fhelr spOnsIbIlItIeS un¢Jer the Charities (Protection and Sctial Investment) Act 2016 in relation to fundraising. The charity uses its social media channels tts intaSe its reach. It has also signed up for the easy fundraising plarrorrn and has a Jvst Givlng account. The charity has e1Ved no complaints In the period regardlng Its fundralslng actlvltles. Reserles Pollcy The organisation does not CUrntIV have a reserves policy in place, the trustees a in the pr$5 of t#eveloping one ahead of the 2025 accounts. Structure. Governance and Management Page 2
Days For Girls UK Trustees. Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Governlng Document The trustees are listed on page l. Amy Barklam serves as Chair of the Board. The Charity was incorporated on 8 January 2019 as a company limited by guarantee and Is governed by its mernorandurn and articles of association. It is re9lStered with the Charity Cornmission in England and Wales chanty registration number 118219. New trustees are appointed by the Board. Decisions are taken at duly consiituted meetings of the trustees by majority vote, though Informal decislons can be made, subject to ratification at the next trustees. meeting. Trustee meetings are held quartedy. New Trustees are briefed on the operdtions of the charity by the chairperson and offered an induction progrnmrne that provides them with= 11 An understanding of the role and responsibility of a charity trustee 21 An understanding of Days for Girls UK'S mission, vision and values 31 An undersranding of Days for Girls. governlng t1(Uments (decision making prO$se$ I how to L7rlng a resolution) 41 The financial position of the chaniv Relerence and Admlnlstratl¥e Detalls Trustees Ms Connle Chen Mrs Amy Barklarn Ms Sarah Haile Ireslgned 011071202SI Miss Cynthia Amankwaah Pokuah lappolnted 01105120241 Miss Lowri Davies Ms Sanlana Das (appointed 17108120241 Ms Phoebe Sanderson Iregioned 30109120251 Charlty Numb•r 1189219 Company Number 11755069 Independent Ex•mlner Neon Numbers Limlted MAAT Neon Numbers Llmlted 259 Copnor Road Copnor Portsmouth Hap$hIre P03 SEE Page 3
Days For Girls UK Trustees. Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Ststement of Trustees, Responslbllltles Statement of Trustees Responsibilities The Directors (who are also the Trustees of the Charity for the purposes of charity law} are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting thcticel. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application OF resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are reouired to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles In the Charities SORP.. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- State whether applicable UK accountin9 Standards have been followed, subjert to any material departure5 disclosed and explained in the financial staternents,. and prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charlty will continue In business. The trusiees are responsible for keeplng adequate accounting OrdS that disclose with reasonable accuracy ar any tlme rhe rinancial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Companies Act 2006 and the Charity SORP. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of frèud and other Irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integnty of the corpordte and financial information included on the charitable company's webslte. Legislation In the Vnited Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other lurisdittions. Members of the charlty guarantee to tontribute an amount not exteeding £1 to the assets of the charity In the event of winding up. The total number of such guarantees at 31st December 2024 was £7. The trustees are members of the chanty but this entirles them only to voting nghts. The trustees have no beneflclal interest In the charity. SO far as each Trusree is aware, there is no relevant infomiation of which the Charity's tasurer is unaware, and rhey have taken all the steps they ought to have taken as Directors In order to make themselves aware gf any relevant Inforrnatlon and to establlsh that the Charlty's treasurer Is aware of that information. The trustees a fftsponsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charltable company's website. Legislarion in the Vnired Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination ol financial statements may Iylffer from leglslation In other lurlsdittions. Small Company Rules Th15 report has been prepared In accordance wlth the speclal provlslons relatlng to companies subject to the small companles regirne within Part IS of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees, report was approved by the board of trustees and slgned on Its behalf by.. Mrs Amy Barklam Ms Sanlana Das Trustee Date Trustee 28 Oct 2025 28 Oct 2025 Page 4
Days For Girls UK Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Days For Girls UK For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the charity trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl, you ère responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the reqvirements of the Companies Act 2006 1.the 2006 Act"). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for Independent examination, J report In respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Cornmi55ion under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent Ex•mlner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connectlon wlth the examinatlon giving me cause to belleve: L. actountlng retord5 were not kept in respert of the Company as required by sectlon 386 of the 2006 Att- or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Art other than any requirement thèt the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Staternent of Recommended Practice for accovntlng and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts In accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standart1 applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no tonetrns and have come acrt*ss no other matters in eonnettion with the examination to which attention should be drawn In thls pOrt In order to enable a proper understandlng ol the aCtJt$ to be reached. .-&.. L4 Neon Numbers Limlted MAAT Oate 259 Copnor Road Copnor Portsmouth ampshire 28 Oct 2025 P03 SEE Page 5
Days For Girls UK statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities-. 26,002 3,744 29,746 31,448 Grants recelvable Fabric sales 11,079 11,079 7,495 1,565 60 7,495 1,565 60 Other trnding activities Investments 460 30 35,122 14,823 49,945 31,938 ExpeNDZTURE ON: Raising funds Charltable actlvltles: (1,120} 11.1191 Staff cost5 {1 L,822} 111,8221 l 12,2001 14,854} 113.2991 118,1531 110.3221 Dlrect Costs {17,796} l 13,2981 131,0941 122,5221 NET INCOME 17,326 1,525 18,851 9,416 Transfers between lunds 13 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: 17,326 1,525 18,851 9,416 Total funds broughr forward Total funds brought for*4ard as resta 20,171 20,178 20,178 20,178 10,762 LO,762 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 13 37,504 1.525 39.029 20,178 The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial siaternents. Page 6
Days For Girls UK Comparative Statement of Financial Activities {including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restrirted funds funds Total funds Note$ INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities-. 29,060 2,388 31,448 other trading activities Investments 460 30 460 30 29,550 2,388 31,938 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitsble activities: Staff costs Dlrect costs 112,2001 17,941) l 12,2001 12,3811 110,3221 120.1411 12.3811 122,5221 NET INCOME 9,409 9,416 NET MOVEMENT EN FUNDS 9.409 9,416 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought for*4ard 10,762 LO,762 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 13 20.171 20,178 The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial ststtments. Page 7
Days For Girls UK Balance Sheet As At 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds Notes CURRENT ASss Cash at bank and in hand 40,272 1,525 41,797 20,178 40,272 1,525 41,797 20,178 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year li (2,768) 12,768 } NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 37,$04 1.525 39,029 20,178 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 37,504 1.525 39.029 20,178 NET ASSETS 37,504 1,525 39,029 20,178 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted Funds Unrestricted Fund5 1,525 37.504 20,171 TOTAL FUNDS 13 39,029 20,178 For the year endlng 31 December 2024 rhe chatsbIe company was entitled to exemptlon from audit under sectlon 477 of the Companle5 Act 2006 relating to srnall cornponies. The members have not requlred the charitable company to obtain an audlt In accordance wlth sertlon 476 of the Companle5 Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge thelr responslbilltles for complylng wlth the requlrements of the Act wlth respect to accountlng record5 and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provislons applicable to companles subject lo the small companles regirne. On behalf of the board Date 28 Oct 2025 The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial statefflents. Page 8
Days For Girls UK Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 General Inlorm•tion Days For Girls UK Is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, wlstered number 11755069 and registered charity number 1189219. The registered office is Accountlng Pollcles Basls of Preparatlon of Flnan¢lal Statements The flnanclal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accountlng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pracbce applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I January 20191 Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Iland. and the Companies Act 2006. The charitable cornpany 15 a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. Incomlng Re50urcs Income is recognised In the Statement of Financial Activits (SOFA) when the ch3nty becomes entitled to the incorne, receipt Is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably. The categones of income are analysed a5 follows.. al Donations and Legacies.. Gift5 anij donations receiveij or receivable. Legacies. Gift Ai(J recoverable, Core funding grants, Membership 5ub5cription5 and 5pon50rship5 treated as donations, Donated 9ood5, service5, and facilities bl Charitable Activities., Income from the sale of goods or services as part of Charitable activities, Grants specifically for charitable services (including performance-relate<J grants), Letting of non-investment property in furtherance of charitable objectives cl Other Trading Activitie5.' Income from fundraising events le.g. fairs. concerts, Sponsorships and s¢xial lotterles, Shop Income from donated and bought-in goods, Lettingllicen5ing of surplus property dl Investment Incorne,. Dividends. Iriterest receivable. Rent from Investment properties el Other Income; Gains on disposal of rangible fixed assets, Income noi falling under the above cateoorles, Converslon of en¢owment funds into income fl Separate Material Items; Where appllcable, Mate?1 Items of Income that a unusual In slze or nature are dlsclosed 5eparatelv. 2.3. R•sourc•J Expend*d Expenditure is recogniged in the Statement of Financial Activities ISoFA} when a liability is incurred and is classified under the following headings: l Expendifure on Raising Funds,. Costs of fundraising events, Trading activities that raise funds le.g. charity shops, Investment managemenr costs bl Charitable Activifies., Direct costs of dellverlng setwices and programmes, Support costs allocated to chadtable actlvlties, Grants payable to third parties, Staff costs. premises. and other overheads cl Governance Cost. Costs of statutory audil, Trustee meetings and reporting. Legal and professional fees related to governance dl Support Costs,. Support costs a all¢xated to attivities based on usage or another reasonable basis le.g. staff time, floor space). These include.. Finance, HR, IT, Premises Cash and Cash Equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid inve5trnents that rnature in no more than three month5 from the date of acqui51tion and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk OF change in value, and bank overdrafts. Income from 0on•tlons •nd Legacles Page 9
Days For Girls UK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 ilnrestrlcted Restricted Total funds funds funds Donatlons and glfts Metnber subscription5 and sponsorships 25,477 525 3,744 29,221 525 26.002 3.744 29,746 2023 ilnrestrlcted Restrlcted Total fund$ tund$ fundg Donations and gifts Member subscriptlons and sponsorshlps 28.535 525 2.388 30,923 525 29,060 2,388 31,448 Income from Other Tradlng Artlwllles 2024 2023 Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds Fundraiging events Shop income 1,435 130 460 1.565 460 Investment Income 2024 2023 Unr•strlct•d Unrestrlctttd funds funds Bank Interest receivable 60 30 Analysls of Expendlture 2024 Actlvltles undertaken dirertly Support cost5 lsee note 7 1 Total Rèlslng funds Stsff costs 1,119 10,702 14.854 1,119 11,822 18,153 1,120 3,299 Direct costs 26.675 4.419 31,094 Page 10
Days For Girls UK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 2023 Activities undertaken dirertly Support costs (see note 71 Totol Stsff costs Dlrect costs 11,840 8,903 360 1,419 12,200 LO,322 20.743 1.779 22,522 Support Costs 2024 st•ff costs Dlrect costs Total Employee costs General adminlstratlon Governance costs 1.120 1.120 2,771 528 2,771 528 1.120 3,299 4,419 2023 st•ff costs Dlr•¢t costs Total General atlminlstratlon 360 1,419 1,779 Indendent Examln•r'* Remun•ratlon 2024 2023 Independent examination of the financial statements 360 Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows.. 2024 2023 Wages and salames other penslon costs 11,200 198 11,682 103 11,398 LL,785 No employee5 received etnployee benefits (excluding employer pen510WI C05tsl for the reporting period of tllore than £60,000. 10. Aver•ge Number of Employees Average number of employees (Juring the year was.. I 12023- 1} Page 11
Days For Girls UK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 Credltors: Amounts F•llin9 Due Within Otye Year 2024 2023 Other creditors 920 Accruals and deferred income 1,848 2,768 12. Pension Commitments The charitable company operates a defined contrityution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable cornpany in an independently aijministered fund. During the year the charge to the statement of financial athvities in respert of defined contribution schemes was £19812023.. E1031. At the balance sheet dote contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors. 13. Movement In Fund5 As•ti J•nu•ry 2024 A*at31 December 2024 Prlor year •OJu$tment Income Expendlture Unrestrl¢ted fund• General.. General unresrricted fund Rejtrlcted fund• 20.171 35,122 117,7961 37,504 Corporate day donation Restricted funds C8 & HH taylor grant Kosmos energy grant The halo trust grant Donatlons 3,494 13,4941 17) 1,525 3,942 5,612 250 1,525 13,9421 15,6121 12501 Total restrlcted funds 17) 14.823 113,2981 1,525 Tot•1 fund• 20,178 49.945 131,0941 39,029 Asati January 2023 Asat31 December Income Expenditure 2023 Unrestrlrted funds General.. General unrestricted fund 10.762 29.550 120.1411 20,171 Restrlcted fund$ Restricted funds 2,388 12,381) Total funds 10,762 31,938 122,5221 20,178 Page 12
Days For Girls UK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024 14. Tr•ns•cti•ns wlth Tru$tees None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other L)enefits ftTrn an employment with the charlty or a related entity during the current or previous year. No rrustee expenses have been Incurred. 15. Related Porty Dl$do$ure$ There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that reouire 4JiSclosu. 16. Company limited by guarante• The company Is limlted by guarantee and has no share tapital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company. in the event of a winding up, such an amount as rnay be required not exceeding £1. Page 13