AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM IAWEFI Charity No. 1191388 Company No. Trustees, Report and Unaudited Accounts 31 March 2025 AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM {AWEF) Contents Pages Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Summary Income and Expenditure Account Balance Sheet Statement of Cash flows Notes to the Accounts Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 8t018 Page I AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM {AWEF) Trustees Annual Report The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Company No. Charity No. 1191388 Prlnclpal Office Unit 5 Virtoria Court Kent Street Nottingham NGI 3LZ Registered Office UNIT 5 VICTORIA COURT KENT STREET NO￿INGHAm NGI 3LZ Directors and Trustees The Directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The following Directors and Trustees served during the year- G. Kamau O.M.R.G. BAILEY F. Gakanje-Ajala R. Madziva A. Omer Key Management Personnel Chair Dr Roda Madziva Dr Olga Maria Rebeiro Guedes Bailey Azza Omer Trustee Trustee Trustee Grace Kamau Trustee Faith Gakanje-Ajala Accountants FREDRICKS ACCOUNTANTS & CO LTD Suite 204 133 Creek Road Greenwich London SE83BU Bankers Barclays Bank I Churchill Place London E14 5HP Page 2 Annual Report AFRICAN WOMEN ENAPOWERMENT C HA R ITY 31 March 2025 AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Charity Number: 1191388 Trustees, Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) 1. Reference and Administrative Details 2. Objectives and Activities 3. Charitable Objectives 4. The Charity's Main Achievements Include the Following= 5. Contribution of Volunteers 6. Financial Review (April 2024- March 2025) 7. Principal Risks and Uncertainties 8. Structure, Governance, and Management 9. Trustee Recruitment 10. Plans for the Year Ahead (April 2025- March 2026) 7 11. Trustees, Responsibilities 7 9. Challenges 8 12. Approval AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Trustees Annual Report The trustees, who are also directors of the charity under the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: African Women Empowerment Forum (AWEF) Charity Registration Number: 1191388 Principal Office and Registered Address: Unit 2, Victoria Court, Kent Street, Nottingham, NG1 3LZ Website: www.awefcharity.org.uk Trustees serving during the year: Dr Roda Madziva (Chair) Dr Olga Maria Ribeiro Guedes Bailey- trustee Azza Omer- trustee Grace Kamau- trustee Faith Gakanje-Ajala-trustee Accountants Fredricks Accountants & Co Ltd, Suite 204, 133 Creek Road, Greenwich, London SE8 3BU Bankers: Barclays Bank, 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP 2. Objectives and Activities Charitable Objectives Aims.. To advance the education and integration of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, including dependents, in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands. To offer support services enabling beneficiaries to access education, training, health care, and employment. To enhance social cohesion, reduce isolation, and foster community empowerment through participatory projects and advocacy. The Charity's Main Achievements Include the Following: Breaking the Silence: Menopause Awareness in Conservative Communities The Breaking the Silence.. Menopause A wareness in Consetvative Communities project was a resounding success, reaching 65 women across Nottingham's traditionally conservative communities, including African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Through culturally sensitive workshops, tailored multilingual educational materials, and peer-led support groups, the project broke long-held taboos, increased knowledge about menopause, and empowered women to discuss their experiences openly. Participants reported improved emotional well-being, greater confidence in managing menopausal symptoms, and a stronger sense of community. The project successfully fostered dialogue, reduced stigma, and laid the foundation for ongoing peer support and advocacy within these underserved communities. Launch of the Economic Development Centre IEDC) In December 2024, AWEF successfully launched the Economic Development Centre (EDC) at Unit 2, Victoria Court, Nottingham. This dedicated community facility provides training spaces, virtual Offi￿ addresses, hot-desking opportunities, and tailored business support for local entrepreneurs, particularly refugee, migrant, and African women. The EDC now serves as the main hub for program delivery and community events. Expansion of AWEF Academy Services Through the AWEF Academy, over 350 participants re￿iVed training in ESOL, digital skills, and health and safety, including food hygiene. These programs significantly enhanced learners, communication skills, employability, and self-confidence, thereby safeguarding and facilitating smoother integration into society and providing greater access to new opportunities. Grandmother Kitchen Project Delivered in partnership with the University of Nottingham and the Family Mentors Association, this cultural cooking initiative fostered social bonding and helped reduce isolation. Weekly sessions brought together women and families from diverse backgrounds, building skills through cooking and creating a vibrant platform for cultural exchange. The project also provided valuable research insights into how food can strengthen relationships and support community integration. See the link to a blog that was published by Dr. Madziva for the Refugee Week 2025 - Food as a Pathway to Refugee Integration - University of Nottingham. • Restart a Heart 2024 Campaign: In collaboration with the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK), AWEF trained refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers in Nottingham in CPR and defibrillator awareness. The workshops were delivered in community centers and faith-based spaces, with materials translated into community languages to ensure accessibility. Participants were equipped with essential, lifesaving skills. Health and Wellness Summit: Hosted at the new EDC, the Health Summit brought together over 100 residents. community leaders, and healthcare professionals to discuss pressing health issues. Supported by Nottingham City Council and the Family Mentors Allian￿, the event built on earlier health inequality research funded by the Council. It served as a platform for collaborative dialogue and community4riven solutions to key health concerns. Human Rights Awareness Programme: In partnership with the British Institute for Human Rights (BIHR), AWEF co-designed and delivered training on human rights law to 38 members. These sessions empowered participants, particularly refugees and asylum seekers, with the knowledge to navigate the UK legal system and assert their rights. EWAA-RAM Programme: With funding from the Souter Charitable Trust, AWEF launched the Empowering Well-being and Access to Advice program. This provided trauma-informed well-being workshops, peer support groups, and advice sessions for refugee, migrant, and African women facing systemic and personal challenges. African Convention Day 2024: AWEF hosted the annual African Convention under the theme "Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century" which attracted over 120 attendees and fostered discussion on the future of African education, inclusion, and equity. A community meal from the Grandmother Kitchen team supported it. Community Support Services: AWEF continued its emergency relief work by.. Distributing over 260 food parcels Supporting 14 housing emergencies, including domestic Violen￿ cases Offering transport reimbursements for class attendance Providing essentials such as blankets and sanitary products to the vulnerable women and families Supported 45 families. women with childcare issues, providing referrals Man Thanks To The Followin Funders I￿ndal City Council baobab POUNDAYIO Tho Brltlsh Insfjtuts ol HwI￿n Health and Wellbeing Comnwnlty * 4 Champ6ons C•fflmunltl Fareshare Contribution of Volunteers We were supported by a dedicated team of volunteers in.. Administration and office support Project delivery and outreach Event management 3. Financial Review (April 2024- March 2025) Total Income: £64,317.95 Totsl Expenditure: £63,788.87 SurpluslDeficit for the Year: £1,917.65 Closing Reserves: £1,917.65 Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds: Income in this period was a mix of both restricted and unrestricted. The charity's income was derived from the following sources.. Baobab Foundation (3-Year Grant Souter Charitable Trust Maximus Contract Ifor ESOL training delivery ended) Space hire and donations Membership Donations Health and Wellbeing Community Champions(Nottingham City Council) 4. Reserves Policy The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to at least three months of operating costs to manage risks and ensure continuity. The reserve policy was reviewed and upheld in 2025. The principal funding SoUr￿S of the charity and how it supports the charity's key objectives. The Baobab Foundation, which will be running for the next year. Donations from affiliate organizations, such as the AVVEF Academy Membership fees 5. Principal Risks and Uncertainties Funding volatility due to dependence on grants and donations. Policy changes affecting refugees and asylum seekers may impact program delivery. Trauma support gaps exist due to the absence of in-house mental health services. Language and cultural barriers in communication and outreach. Social Tensions: Increased anti-immigrant sentiment or xenophobia may pose risks to the charity's work and the safety of its beneficiaries, which may include fear of accessing social assistance. Risk management is ongoing through partnerships, internal governance, and volunteer support. 6. Structure, Governance, and Management AWEF is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a constitution dated 21 September 2020. The Board of Trustees governs the charity's operations with decisions made by majority vote, requiring a quorum of three. Trustee Recruitment New trustees are appointed through open calls and community nominations, followed by board approval. Training and orientation are provided. structure, Governance, and Management The Charity is constituted under Ihe Articles of Association as a CIO - Foundation, dated 21 September 2020, and the Charity number is 1191388 on the central register of the Charity Commission for Erlgland and Vvales. The principal objectives of the Charity are the advancement of the education and training of those granted Refugee, Asylum Seeker, and Migrant status and their dependents in need thereof to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within new communities in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, and the East Midlands Training & Development @ AWEF 7. Plans for the Year Ahead (April 2025 - March 2026) Launch YELP- Youth Empowemient and Leadership Programme Expand ESOL to include vocational skills training Publish the Grandmother Kitchen Cookbook Continue scaling the Restart a Heart campaign Deliver new initiatives focused on financial independence for women Engage in local, regional, and national advocacy for asylum seekers, rights Increase funding through corporate partnerships and community fundraising Develop women's support tailored services across the region 8. Trustees, Responsibilities Trustees are responsible for: Ensuring proper financial records are kept Safeguarding charity assets Preparing financial statements per the Companies Act 2006 Complying with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 9. Challenges During the reporting year, AWEF faced several operational and governance challenges that impacted the pace of transition, program delivery, and organizational stability.. 1. Leadership Transition Disruption - The unexpected death of the lead person overseeing the organizational transition left the process incomplete, causing delays in the planned restructuring and strategic shift. 2. Delay in Transition Funding - Limited aC￿sS to immediate operational funds created difficulties in sustaining activities during the transition period, affecting program continuity. 3. Bank Account Setup Difficulties- The process of opening a new bank account was significantly delayed due to credit score requirements that could not be met promptly, impacting financial operations. 4. Trustee Instability- Availability of trustees was inconsistent due to personal commitments, resignations, ill health, and non-participation, weakening governance and decision-making processes. 5. Limited Board Engagement- There was a notable lack of active participation from some board members, reducing the collective strategic oversight capacity. 6. Loss of a Key Funding Contract- The termination of the Maximus contract led to a considerable reduction in income, creating financial strain on the organisation. 7. Lack of Paid Staff - Without dedicated paid staff, the charity relied heavily on volunteer support, which limited the ability to deliver projects and manage administrative responsibilities effectively. 10. Approval This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on the 26th of June and signed on its behalf by.. Name: Dr Roda Madziva Position: Chair of Trustees Signature: R Madziva Date: 3010612025 AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM {AWEF) Trustees Annual Report The organisation currently has 3 volunteers assistinE in different fields including administrative roles. The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021. Signed on behalf of the board G. Kamau Trustee 31 March 2025 Page 6 AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM {AWEF) Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiner's Reportto the trustees of AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM {AWEF) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM IAWEFI for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act. Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2CX)6 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's ststement I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the 2006 Act , or the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements under section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or the financial statement5 have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. 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 financial statements to be reached. Adesina Otufale ACCA FREDRICKS ACCOUNTANTS & CO LTD Suite 204 133 Creek Road Greenwich London SE83BU 31 March 2025 Page 7 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Statement of Financial Activities** ## **for the year ended 31 March 2025** |**Notes**
**Income and endowments**
**from:**
Donations and legacies
4
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities
5
Other
6
**Total**
Net gains on investments
**Net income**
Transfers between funds
**Net income before other**
**gains/(losses)**
**Other gains and losses**
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2025**
**£**
48,403|**Total funds**
**2025**
**£**
48,403|**Total funds**
**2024**
**£**
53,172| |---|---|---|---| ||48,403
2,240
44,379|48,403
2,240
44,379|53,172
9,162
27,465| ||46,619
-|46,619
-|36,627
-| ||1,784
-|1,784
-|16,545
-| ||1,784|1,784|16,545| ||1,784
16,545|1,784
16,545|16,545
-| ||18,329|18,329|16,545| Page 8 AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM {AWEF) Summary Income and Expenditure Account forthe yearended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Income 46,163 53,172 Gross income for the year Expenditure 46,163 53,172 44,379 36,627 Totsl expendlture for the year Net income before tax for the year 44,379 36,627 1,784 16,545 Net income for the year 1,784 16,545 Page 9 AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM {AWEF) Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025 Company No. Notes 2025 2024 Current assets Debtors Cash at bankand in hand io 17,479 1,388 18,867 15381 18,329 16,925 16,925 13801 16,545 Creditors: Amount falling due within one year Net current assets li Total assets less current liabilities 18,329 16,545 Net assets excluding pension asset or liability 18,329 16,545 Totsl net assets 18,329 16,545 The funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds General funds 12 12 18,329 16,545 18,329 16,545 Re5enfes 12 Totsl funds 18,329 16,545 These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2Cx)6 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2(x)6. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. Approved by the board on 31 March 2025 And signed on its behalf by.. F. Gakanje-Ajala Trustee 31 March 2025 Page 10 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Statement of Cash flows** ## **for the year ended 31 March 2025** |**Cash flows from operating activities**
**Net income per Statement of Financial Activities**
**Adjustments for:**
Increase in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
**Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities**
**Net cash from investing activities**
**Net cash from financing activities**
**Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents**
**Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year**
**Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year**
**Components of cash and cash equivalents**
Cash and bank balances|**2025**
**£**
1,784
(17,479)
158
(15,537)
-
-
(15,537)
16,925
1,388
1,388
1,388|**2024**
**£**
16,545
-
380| |---|---|---| |||16,925| |||-| |||| |||-| |||| |||16,925| |||-| |||16,925| |||| |||16,925| |||| |||16,925| Page 11 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Notes to the Accounts** ## **for the year ended 31 March 2025** - 1 **Accounting policies** ## **Basis of preparation** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. ## **Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts** There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years. ## **Fund accounting** - Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity. - Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values. - Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. ## **Income** - Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity income becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability. - Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure reported gross in the SoFA. Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the legacies the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. - Tax reclaims on Income from tax reclaims is included in the SoFA at the same time as the donations and gifts gift/donation to which it relates. Donated services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) and facilities where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts. Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable. Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value revaluation of fixed at the end of the year. assets Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments. investment assets Page 12 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Notes to the Accounts** ## **Expenditure** - Recognition of Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which expenditure cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. - Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising raising funds trading costs and investment management costs. Expenditure on These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and charitable activities services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs. - Grants payable All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid. - Governance costs These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs. - Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity. ## **Taxation** The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. ## **Freehold investment property** Investment properties are measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance sheet date and are not depreciated. All gains or losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. ## **Stocks** Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are recognised at fair value which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay for the items on the open market. ## **Trade and other debtors** Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. ## **Cash and cash equivalents** Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities. In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management. ## **Trade and other creditors** Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Page 13 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF)** **Notes to the Accounts** ## **Research and development** Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which it is incurred. ## **Foreign currencies** Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date that the transaction occurred. All exchange differences are are taken into account in arriving at net income/expenditure. ## **Leased assets** Where the charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of an asset, the lease is treated as a finance lease. Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to charity are classified as operating leases. Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the charity at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet date as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediately, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the charity's policy on borrowing costs. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis. ## **Pension costs** The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payments obligations. The contributions are recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds. ## **Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services** All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity. ## 2 **Company status** The company is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Page 14 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF)** ## **Notes to the Accounts** ## 3 **Statement of Financial Activities - prior year** |3
**Statement of Financial Activities - prior year**|||| |---|---|---|---| |**Income and endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities
Other
**Total**
**Net income**
**Net income before other**
**gains/(losses)**
**Other gains and losses:**
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
**Total funds carried forward**
4
**Income from donations and legacies**
Grant
Donations
Membership fees
Rental income
**Grants received**
University of Nottingham
Resuscitation Council UK
Belong Nottingham
The British Institute
Nottinghamshire CM-Randal Fund|**Unrestricted**
**£**
9,554
28,336
10,133
380
48,403|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
53,172
53,172
9,162
27,465
36,627
16,545
16,545
16,545
16,545
**Total**
**2025**
**£**
9,554
28,336
10,133
380
48,403|**Total funds**
**2024**
**£**
53,172| ||||53,172
9,162
27,465| ||||36,627| ||||16,545| ||||16,545| ||||16,545| ||||16,545| ||||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
-
53,172
-
-| ||||53,172| ||||| ||||| |||**Total**
**2025**
**£**
1,900
1,500
1,940
1,214
3,000
9,554|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-| ||||-| ||||| Page 15 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Notes to the Accounts** ## 5 **Expenditure on charitable activities** |5|**Expenditure on charitable activities**|||| |---|---|---|---|---| |||**Unrestricted**|**Total**|**Total**| ||||**2025**|**2024**| |||**£**|**£**|**£**| ||_Expenditure on charitable_|||| ||_activities_|||| ||Charitable activities costs|2,240|2,240|9,162| ||_Governance costs_|||| |||2,240|2,240|9,162| |6|**Other expenditure**|||| |||**Unrestricted**|**Total**|**Total**| ||||**2025**|**2024**| |||**£**|**£**|**£**| ||Welfare expenses|1,416|1,416|2,624| ||Donation to other|||| ||community group|1,249|1,249|3,918| ||Employee costs|4,638|4,638|5,250| ||Motor and travel costs|605|605|2,284| ||Premises costs|30,167|30,167|3,860| ||General administrative costs|2,085|2,085|7,411| ||Legal and professional costs|4,219|4,219|2,118| |||44,379|44,379|27,465| |7|**Trustee remuneration and expenses**|||| |||**2025**||**2024**| |||**Number**||**Number**| ||The nature of the reimbursed expenses|None of the trustees has received any payment or benefits||| |||from their employment with the charity.||| ## 8 **Staff costs** |No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
9
**Debtors**
Prepayments and accrued income
10 **Creditors:**
amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors|**2025**
**£**
17,479
17,479
**2025**
**£**
538
538|**2024**
**£**
-| |---|---|---| |||-| |||**2024**
**£**
380| |||380| Page 16 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Notes to the Accounts** ## 11 **Movement in funds** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Incoming
resources
At 31
(including Resources
March
other expended
2025
At 1 April gains/losses
2024 )
£ £ £
Restricted funds:
Unrestricted funds:
General funds 16,545 48,403 (46,619) 18,329
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|**Total funds**
12 **Analysis of net assets between funds**
Net current assets
13 **Reconciliation of net debt**
Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt|16,545|48,403
**At 1 April**
**2024**
**£**|(46,619)
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
18,329
18,329
**Cash flows**
**£**|| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||18,329| |||||**Total**
**£**
18,329| |||||18,329| |||||**At 31**
**March**
**2025**
**£**| |||16,925|(15,537)|1,388| |||16,925
16,925|(15,537)
(15,537)|1,388| |||||1,388| |||||| |14 **Related party disclosures**
_Name of related party_
NIL
_Description of relationship_
_between the parties_
NIL
_Description of transaction_
_and general amounts_
_involved_
NIL
**_Controlling party_**||||| The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital; thus no single party controls the company. Page 17 **AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FORUM (AWEF) Detailed Statement of Financial Activities** ## **for the year ended 31 March 2025** |**Income and endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
Grant
Donations
Membership fees
Rental income
**Total income and endowments**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities
Charitable activities costs
**Total of expenditure on charitable**
**activities**
Other expenditure
Welfare expenses
Donation to other community
group
Employee costs
Staff entertainment
Staff training
Staff welfare
Temporary staff
Motor and travel costs
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs
Rent
Light, heat and power
General administrative costs,
including depreciation and
amortisation
Bank charges
Equipment expensed
Equipment repairs and
maintenance
General insurances|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**2025**
**£**
9,554
28,336
10,133
380
48,403
48,403
2,240
2,240
2,240
1,416
1,249
2,665
169
-
-
4,469
4,638
605
605
25,130
5,037
30,167
-
-
22
-|**Total funds**
**2025**
**£**
9,554
28,336
10,133
380
48,403
48,403
2,240
2,240
2,240
1,416
1,249
2,665
169
-
-
4,469
4,638
605
605
25,130
5,037
30,167
-
-
22
-|**Total funds**
**2024**
**£**
-
53,172
-
-| |---|---|---|---| ||||53,172| ||||53,172
9,162| ||||9,162| ||||9,162
2,624
3,918| ||||6,542| ||||142
547
138
4,423| ||||5,250| ||||2,284| ||||2,284| ||||3,860
-| ||||3,860| ||||38
727
501
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Postage and couriers
Software, IT support and related
costs
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
General office expenses
Telephone, fax and broadband
Legal and professional costs
Audit/Independent examination
fees
Accountancy and bookkeeping
Consultancy fees
Other legal and professional
costs
**Total of expenditure of other costs**
**Total expenditure**
Net gains on investments
**Net income**
**Net income before other**
**gains/(losses)**
Other Gains
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|24
-
-
231
-
883
925
2,085
-
600
2,560
1,059
4,219
44,379
46,619
-
1,784
1,784
-
1,784
16,545
18,329|24
-
-
231
-
883
925
2,085
-
600
2,560
1,059
4,219
44,379
46,619
-
1,784
1,784
-
1,784
16,545
18,329|315
150
387
226
619
2,936
1,384| |---|---|---|---| ||||7,411| ||||380
-
1,738
-| ||||2,118| ||||| ||||27,465| ||||36,627
-| ||||16,545| ||||16,545
-| ||||16,545| ||||-| ||||16,545| Page 19