Charity Registration No. 1189861 (England and Wales)
WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK ANNUAL TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK ANNUAL TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTENTS
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| Charity information | 3 |
| Trustees report | 4 |
| Accountants' report | 5 |
| Income statement | 6 |
| Statement of financial position | 7 |
| Statement of changes in Funds | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9 |
| Detailed Surplus and Deficit account | 10 |
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Chair
Mrs .[Adama Nyama Bah ]
Trustees
Mrs Adama Nyama Bah Mrs Emily Samu Dr Sourav Das Mrs Elfreda Baindu Kebbie Mr. Delwyn Arthur Thomas Mr. Winston O Dixon Mr. Foday Yusuf Sillah Mr. Ivan Coomber
Charity Registration Number 1189861[ (England and Wales)] Registered Office 16 Moore Close Mitcham London CR4 1BW Accountants Edmil Accountants UK Ltd 146 Broadway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8SH Bankers Barclays Bank PLC Surrey London
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (CHARITY NUMBER: 1189861 ENGLAND AND WALES) TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
The trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of WOMEN’S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2021. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements comply with the current statutory requirements of the charity 's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in December 2005.
Status
The charity is constituted under a Trust Deed dated 9th June 2020 and registered in England and Wales with charity number 1189861.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed under the terms of the trust deed. There was no change in the membership of the Board of Trustees during the year under review.
Policies adopted for the induction and training of new trustees
The trustees are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The induction process for the newly appointed member of the board of trustee usually comprises an initial meeting with the Chair and other Trustees, followed by short meetings with the other trustees on the powers and responsibilities of the trustees.
Organisational structure and decision making
The charity is organized so that the trustees can meet regularly to manage its affairs. All major decisions are collectively taken by the trustees. The trustees are unpaid, and details of any related party transactions are disclosed as applicable in the notes to the account. The Chair manages the day to day administration of the charity.
Related Party Relationships
The Women’s Health Advocacy Network in England collaborates with agencies both in the UK and Sierra Leone to support vulnerable women and Girls all over the world with memorandum of understanding governed by an 'Agreement for Common Purposes'.
Risk Management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied that the systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and Activities
The principal object is the charity is to relieve the needs and preserve and protect the physical and mental health of women and girls in the UK and Sierra Leone who have survived rape or sexual abuse by anyone and in the case of Sierra Leone, by rebels during the ten year long civil war in the country. To advance the education of the public about the effects of rape and sexual violence through the provision of talks in conferences and training and any charitable purpose at the discretion of the trustees for the benefit of the community. To achieve its objectives, the charity adopted the following strategies:
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (CHARITY NUMBER: 1189861 ENGLAND AND WALES) TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
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Running seminars in the community to highlight the issues of sexual violence against women.
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- Support for other charities and women organisations and events
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Providing overseas aid and relief for victims of sexual and domestic abuse
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Involving in economic and community development
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Community outreach events
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Conferences and events
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Welfare support to victims and public
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Various charitable activities
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue for the foreseeable future.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Public Benefit
The main plan of the charity is to educate and empower women through monthly newsletters, promote awareness through sensation workshops, seminars and being keynote or guest speakers at conferences and engaging with other stakeholders to educate victims and the general public of the benefits of speaking out and healing the community based on real life experience.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (CHARITY NUMBER: 1189861 ENGLAND AND WALES) TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
The activities of the charity has achieved the following public benefits during the accounting year:
Most victims have no access to internet and telephone and the charity being the bridge between expert services and victims will help victims to seek help and increase their self-confidence.
With the right support and assistance, the victims will be empowered and therefore become a valuable member of the community contributing positively to community development.
The charity also plans to enhance quality of life and sense of wellbeing for the victims of rape through engagement and participating in activities and events that bring people together through cohesive benefit.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
Grant Making Policy
The charity makes grant to individuals who are victims of domestic violence both within and outside the United Kingdom. The charity supports other charities and missionaries that share its objectives in advancement of education and training for the public highlighting domestic and sexual violence against women and girls.
Volunteers
The charity is grateful to the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in providing services for the charity.
Review of Activities
The charity continues to enjoy tremendous growth in its physical and mental capacity during the year, and in the advancement of women health in accordance with the charity strategy document as contained in our Trust Deed. The charity continues to progress in its search for a permanent building to screen and process victims while waiting for help from the relevant authority.
Investment Policy
The trustees' have decided that at present, funds should be retained in Banks and Building Societies, and as far as possible in interest bearing accounts.
Reserves Policy
The trustees' policy is to have unrestricted and uncommitted funds (free reserves) to cover 3 to 6 months of resources expended which equals to roughly £16,000 to £32,000 in general funds. The Trustees feel that this would enable the current activities to continue if there is a significant drop in funding. It would obviously be necessary to then consider how the funding would be replaced or activities changed. The trustees are continuing to seek additional unrestricted funds to build up its reserves.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (CHARITY NUMBER: 1189861 ENGLAND AND WALES) TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Principal Funding
Funding has been provided mainly through donations, fund raising activities and pledges made by trustees and through Gift Aid claims. Pledges are also taken for specific projects.
Future Development
The charity continues to explore various ways of spreading the word on what the charity does in an effective manner. The charity is also looking to grow its donors and attend more conferences to create awareness to make life-changing impact in society.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and financial statement in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Acceptable Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales 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 of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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Make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
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the Charity will continue in operation.
The trustees recognise their responsibilities to keep proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The appended financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis and have been examined by an independent examiner, whose report is also appended.
Signed on behalf of the board of trustees
Adama Nyama Bah (Jun 27, 2022 18:56 GMT+1)
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Adama Nyama Bah- Chair
Approved by the board on: 26 June 2022
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT
Accountants' report to the trustees of WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (the Charity)
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Charity Commission Acts that relate to preparing the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2021.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 142(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibilities to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of Charities Act 2011.
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Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011Act); and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Examiner’s Statement
My examinations are carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of an unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such manners. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any materials respect the trustees have not met the requirement to ensure that:
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Proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act); and
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Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of Act; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Edmil Accountants UK Ltd
146 Broadway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8SH
26 June 2022
Edwin Samu- Director
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
| Donations and similar incoming resources Total Incoming Resources Net Incoming / (Outgoing) resources for the year Surplus for the financial year |
2021 £ 525 525 525 - 525 |
2020 £ - |
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
| Current assets Notes Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Net assets Charity Funds Surplus funds Total Charity funds |
2021 £ 525 525 525 525 525 |
2020 £ - |
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For the year ending 31 August 2021 the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provision of Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) issued March 2005 as modifies for smaller charities. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 June 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
Adama Nyama Bah
Chair
Adama Nyama Bah (Jun 27, 2022 18:56 GMT+1)
Charity Registration No. 1189861
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN Unrestricted Funds AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021
| At 1 September 2019 Profit for the year At 31 August 2020 At 1 September 2020 Surplus for the year At 31 August 2021 |
Unrestricted Funds £ - - - - |
Total Unrestricted Funds £ - - - - 525 525 |
Total £ - - |
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| 525 |
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
1 Statutory information
WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK is a Charity registered in England and Wales, registration number 1189861. The registered office is 16 Moore Close, Mitcham, London. CR4 1BW.
2 Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provision of Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) issued March 2005 as modifies for smaller charities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
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(a) The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. They follow best practice set out as set out in the statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) issued March 2005 as modified for smaller charities.
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(b) Income and expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
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(c) Fixed assets comprise furniture and equipment and musical equipment and have been costing more than £300. Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
| Musical equipment | 25% | reducing balance |
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| Furniture and fittings | 25% | reducingbalance |
| Computer equipment | 25% | reducing balance |
| Motor Vehicles | 25% | reducing balance |
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(d) Unrestricted funds are incoming resources received/ receivable for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
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(e) Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by their donors.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
4 Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 0 (2020: 0).
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WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCACY NETWORK DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENSES ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.
| Income Donations and similar incoming resources Net Incoming / (Outgoing) resources for the year Surplus on ordinary activities before taxation |
2021 £ 525 525 525 |
2020 £ - |
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Signature: Adama Nyama Bah (Jun 27, 2022 18:56 GMT+1)
Email: sildamah@yahoo.com
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