2023-12-31-accounts

WOMEN IN THE GAP

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] December 2023

CHARITY NUMBER: 1190663

Table Of Contents

Legal & Administrative Details .……………………………………………… 1 Trustees’ Report …………………………………………………………………… 2 Independent Examiner’s Report ….………………………………………….. 3 Financial Statements ………………..…………………………………………… 5

WOMEN IN THE GAP

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

YEAR ENDED 31 December 2023

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

14 AYSGARTH DRIVE LEEDS LS9 9NX

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

1190663

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 10/01/2015

TRUSTEES/ DIRECTORS

VIDA OWUSU MAVIS KYEIWAA AMAKYE AFUA MANSA

PRINCIPAL BANKERS

BARCLAYS BANK PLC LEICESTER LE87 2BB

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

DKA ACCOUNTING LTD EAST WING CASTLE HOUSE DAWSON ROAD MILTON KEYNES MK1 1QT

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

The trustees are pleased to present their report for the year ended 31st December 2023 for the charity Women in the Gap with charity number. 1190663

The Trustees of the charity are:

VIDA OWUSU MAVIS KYEIWAA AMAKYE AFUA MANSA

The principal address of the charity is:

14 AYSGARTH DRIVE LEEDS LS9 9NX

Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity governing document is a constitution that was approved on 10/01/2015. The Charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented. It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the charity’s financial position.

Objectives and Activities

The Objects of the organisation are first to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs for the benefit of residents in the United Kingdom and in such other parts of the world as the trustees may think fit from time to time. The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and Performance

The organisation held successful services/meetings throughout the year in which individuals were educated and equipped on the principles and doctrines of the Christian faith. Membership continues to grow due to the outreach programmes held by the organisation.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

Financial Review

The income of the charity was £74,252 for the period. The charity is also well positioned to manage its costs effectively.

Reserve Policy

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds. These are the reserves of the organisation and equivalent to 3 months of unrestricted expenditure. The aim is to ensure there is adequate funds to cover any emergency expenditure that may arise. They will seek to maintain this level throughout the year.

Risk Management

The charity has assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.

Trustee Responsibilities

Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church. They are required to:

1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed.

4. Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis.

They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of the church at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011.They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the church and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities.

This report of the charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 relates to the Receipts and Payment Account.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

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It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act)

• follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act); and

• state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the independent examiner’s statement

My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity. It included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the Trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

2. proper accounts records are kept in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and

3. accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the account requirements of the Act; or

4. to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

DAVID AKAKPO MA (FAM), ACMA, CGMA

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WOMEN IN THE GAP

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note Incoming resources from Generated funds Donations and Legacies 1 Investment income Other Income 2 Total Incoming resources Resources expended in furtherance of charity objectives Charitable activities 3 Other 4 Total Resources Expended Net movement in funds	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS £ 58,611 - 15,642 74,252 69,904 - 69,904 4,348	2023 2022 £ £ 58,611 60,229 - - 15,642 14,111 74,252 74,339 69,904 76,796 - - 69,904 76,796 4,348 (2,456)

The above funds are all classed as to purpose.

All movements of funds and all recognised gains and losses are included above.

The notes on the accounts form part of these accounts.

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WOMEN IN THE GAP

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

ASSETS Fixed Asset Tangible assets Motor Vehicles Total Tangible assets Non-Current Assets Debtors Loan Total Non-Current Assets Total Fixed Asset Cash at bank and in hand Cash Donations Cash on hand Total Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Net current assets (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Loan Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Total net assets (liabilities) Charity funds Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Surplus/(Deficit) Total Charity funds The financial statements were approved on

2023 2022 £ £ - - - - - 18,000 35,683 14,187 35,683 32,187 35,683 32,187 837 - 2,993 2,978 3,830 2,978 3,830 2,978 3,830 2,978 39,513 35,165 3,700 3,700 3,700 3,700 35,813 31,465 0 0 31,465 33,921 4,348 (2,456) 35,813 31,465 15/Oct/2024

SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BY:

NAME:

VIDA OWUSU

STATUS

Board Chairman

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WOMEN IN THE GAP

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Incoming resources from Generated funds Tithe and Offering 1 Gift Aid 2 Other Income Total Income Resources expended in furtherance of charity objectives 3 Advertising/Promotional Bank charges Charitable activities Insurances Legal and Professional Fees Motor running expense Office/General Administrative Expenses Computer Costs Printing, Postage and Stationery Refreshment Rent Repair and maintenance shipment cost Travel and Accommodation Utilities Depreciation Sundry Net Surplus for the year	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS £ 58,611 15,629 12 74,252 1,513 7 35,860 1,300 4,165 140 15,674 - 30 - 6,555 3,462 - 1,198 - - - 69,904 4,348 4,348	2023 2022 £ £ 58,611 60,229 15,629 14,111 12 - 74,252 74,339 1,513 - 7 1 35,860 26,060 1,300 - 4,165 2,663 140 212 15,674 25,024 - 1,820 30 58 2,874 6,555 5,820 3,462 720 - 4,470 1,198 2,925 - - - 4,000 147 69,904 76,796 4,348 (2,456) 4,348 (2,456)

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