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2025-12-31-accounts

United Women Affiliation

Annual Report For The Period Ended 30[TH] December 2025

Trustee’ Report

And

Unaudited Financial Statements

United Women Affiliation – (1192288)

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United Women Affiliation

Annual Report For The Period Ended 30[TH] December 2025

Content Page
Trustee annual report
Independent examiners report to the trustees
Statement of Financial activities
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the financial statement

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United Women Affiliation

Annual Report For The Period Ended 30[TH] December 2025

Charity Registration Status & Contact Address

Registered Charity Name: United Women Affiliation (UWA) Charity Registration Number (CIO) 1192288 Companies House 13686469 Principal/Registered Office SYAC BUSINESS CENTRE 120 WICKER WORKSHOP 2 SHEFFIELD S3 8JD

Structure, Governance and Management

Trustee & Chair Report

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United Women Affiliation

Annual Report For The Period Ended 30[TH] December 2025

8 trustees served the charity during the reporting period and two trustee resigned at the end of the year because of family issues. All major decisions of the charity are made collectively by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the charity’s constitution and governing document.

Dr Hawa Yatera was appointed to lead the board of trustee, ensuring effective governance, strategic direction and legal compliance to fulfil the charity mission. Charity is led by volunteers and casual worker.

The charity began operating as a community group on 14 October 2019, supported by its members and trustees through their personal resources. It was subsequently registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2020. The charity is governed by its Trust Deed, adopted on 5 November 2019.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

The recruitment and appointment of trustees are carried out in accordance with the Trust Deed and subject to the approval of the existing trustees. Suitable candidates are expected to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of both the organisation and the community it serves. To ensure a broad range of skills, experience, and perspectives, the Board of Trustees reflects the diversity of the beneficiaries and communities supported by the charity.

Membership, Trustee Induction and Training

Membership of the charity is open to any individual who supports the charity’s aims and agrees to abide by its constitution. Newly appointed trustees receive an induction from existing trustees, covering the charity’s objectives, governance arrangements, and operational activities. Trustees are also directed to relevant

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guidance for charity trustees published by the Charity Commission to support them in carrying out their responsibilities effectively.

Chair Report

Achievement & Challenges

30[th] November 2024 to 30[th] December 2025

During the year (2024-2025), United Women Affiliation (UWA) continued to deliver its charitable objectives in support of underprivileged communities in Sheffield and surrounding areas. The charity provided support, outreach, and capacity-building opportunities for disadvantaged women, elderly people, single mothers, young people, and single fathers through awareness sessions, educational training and empowerment interventions, life-skills development, and informative meetings. UWA structure its course to improve the quality of life for the people the charity serves and to advocate for action on preventable social determinants of health.

With UWA’s interest, increasing awareness of financial and emotional well-being was a strategic action, implemented through the Lift Up Project, research, partnership involvement, and social inclusion interventions. Indeed, families had opportunities to engage in different activities, including Swahili social and other community partnership events. through nature-based allotment activities and creative health programmes aimed at improving participants’ overall quality of life and community engagement.

During the 2024–25, UWA received minimal financial support, with our main supporter being a local government, which enabled the charity to continue reaching out to deprived families. Working together in partnership with other organisations, UWA provided expertise in research collaboration. The research involvement improved the trust of underserved communities, which would contribute to the strategic consideration of the local government in interventions appropriateness planning of appropriate interventions. In line with the quality of life for the people we serve, the charity is proud to bring families with children and young people to the city to watch films and plays. Some of these activities, some families have never had the opportunity to attend in their lives. That means UWA is making a difference to these families, through improving the quality, bonding parents with their children

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in a positive environment, reducing social isolation and promoting inclusivity through creative health initiatives.

We appreciate all our funders as listed below for their incredible support; without them, we wouldn’t have been able to reach out recorded 468 people. Through testimonies, case studies, outreach visits, outreaches, and observations, family appreciation, thank-you cards, and the continuity of families engaging in our interventions, we evaluate our services as highly needed especially for families that are hardly reached and heard.

Using our internal charity monitoring and evaluation tools and theory of change model, we have achieved 92% on improvement in emotional and social well-being outcomes among participants. 88% empowerment of families and children. Alleviated 30% of food poverty challenges through fair share food initiatives. Still, there is a huge gap in food poverty and economic crises in many families that we serve. Financial incapacity remains a challenge.

Services Highlights

In the period of November 2024 to December 2025, UWA was able to deliver the following interventions:

Working Together In Research and Partnership.

UWA engaged and led a Family dynamic and emotional wellbeing explored the experience of underprivileged single mothers. 15 single parents participated and 22 single parents participated in focus group discussion and 71 parents responded to the structure questionnaire. The sessions explored themes such as social inclusion and engagement, emotional wellbeing, access to service and lived experience of single parenthood.

The research aimed to understand:

(1) The barriers to social inclusion and wellbeing experienced by refugee and asylum-seeking mothers. And

(2) understanding how parental responsibilities, language, cultural exclusion, and access to services impact their mental health and community engagement. Case

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study was generated and disseminations of the research outcome was done in the working together research event.

In addition, 163 UWA families members were supported to participate in community development research, diabetic research, learning and heritage research, health and wellbeing for ethnicity communities research. With this motivational participation, increased trust in research contributions in hardly heard families.

Specific outcome

Training, Education and Empowerment Activities

Opportunity Sheffield funded a Lift Up project, which delivered a pilot culturally inclusive skills training and job-opportunity awareness program for 12 women. The course was 10 weeks (30 hrs) and aimed to support economically inactive individuals by enhancing culturally inclusive skills , improving their Understanding of UK working and employment standards, and increasing their awareness of job opportunities.

Focused on:

Specific outcome

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Annual Report For The Period Ended 30[TH] December 2025

Social Inclusion, Food Access and Creative Health :

The Mjasiri (Be Brave) project continued supporting deprived parents, their children, women, and young people. The project ended in March 2025. Then, the Crucible theatre Sheffield community interventions took over the Swahili social project, continued to offer cultural inclusivity activities for UWA families, and reached out to 380 people. The activities included: art and craft, social meetings, sharing experiences, sowing, and watching films and plays. Swahili social activities, dancing, theatre, cinema and creative art sessions.

Alleviation of Food poverty and culturally inclusive meals support

Through local government, UWA received a small grant to support families coming together to enjoy quality time sharing culturally significant food. We had four family get-togethers, which brought together 180 people. Many families had the opportunity to meet with other families, expand their social networks, and gain awareness of what is truly happening within the city. This engagement promoted a sense of belonging within the group and felt cared for. Also, through the fair-share co-op food intervention, families received fresh fruits and vegetables.

Specific outcome

Overall, although UWA service users continue to experience a lack of access to basic services, discrimination and social injustice, which contributes to the increase of

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emotional, mental and social health challenges to the parents and their children. These interventions alleviated trauma, promoted a sense of hope and unity within these families, and increased positive social engagement and participation. Remain challenge are the language barrier, digital skills, food poverty and crisis of living remain major issues within the community that we serve.

A summary of charity activities and the No of Beneficiaries

Activities: 2024-2025 Number of Beneficiaries
Working together in Research: Involvement &
Participation
98
Community Social Activities Engagement & Inclusion
– Swahili social Project UWA collaboration with
Sheffield Theatres
204
Cultural Inclusive Lift up Training (First cohort) 12
Partnership & Creative Food Health strategies 154
Total People Reached 468

Funds and Funders at the period of 30[th] Nov 2024 to 30[th] Dec2025

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With great appreciation we acknowledge the listed funders, indeed we wouldn’t have managed to achieve the charity activities outcomes and social impact without their big grant support. We deeply appreciate you all.

Funders Funders logo Amount Type of funding
University Of
Sheffield
£203.40 Consultancy
Non - Restricted
Private Donner People Good Will £1000. Non-Restricted
Trustee People good will £100. Non-Restricted
Voluntary Action
Sheffield
£500 Consultancy
Partnership and
collaborative
Food events
3000 Non-Restrictive
funding
South Yorkshire
Interpreted
Health and
Wellbeing
(Research)
6199.60. Restricted
Sheffield
Theatres
Provided free meals, free tickets for
crucible theatres shows & cinema,
build capacity of UWA co-ordinators,
provided Transport and supported
Swahili social activities.
Period of 30thNovember 2024 to 30thDecember 2025 £14,838

Social Impact

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Annual Report For The Period Ended 30[TH] December 2025

Some of the Testimonies

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1192288

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

for

United Women Affiliation

Hartrose Associates Ltd 61A Blagden Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 5QS

United Women Affiliation

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1
Independent Examiner's Report 2
Statement of Financial Activities 3
Balance Sheet 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5 to 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 9

United Women Affiliation

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2019).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1192288

Principal address

SYAC Business Centre 120 The Wicker Sheffield South Yorkshire S3 8JD

Trustees

Dr H E Yatera Chair Ms Y Otieno Secretary K Shana L Mboya

Independent Examiner

Hartrose Associates Ltd 61A Blagden Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 5QS

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 2 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Dr H E Yatera - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of United Women Affiliation

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of United Women Affiliation

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of United Women Affiliation (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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 accounts to be reached.

Sujad Anwar FCCA

Hartrose Associates Ltd 61A Blagden Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 5QS

2 July 2026

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United Women Affiliation

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

31.12.25 31.12.24
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 2,254 9,385 11,639 28,250
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 2 135 - 135 1,080
Charitable activities
Charitable 10,608 13,290 23,898 23,651
Total 10,743 13,290 24,033 24,731
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (8,489) (3,905) (12,394) 3,519
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 5,244 7,724 12,968 9,449
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (3,245) 3,819 574 12,968

The notes form part of these financial statements

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United Women Affiliation

Balance Sheet

31 December 2025

31.12.25 31.12.24
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 5 (3,819) - (3,819) -
Cash at bank 1,374 3,819 5,193 12,968
(2,445) 3,819 1,374 12,968
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 6 (800) - (800) -
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) (3,245) 3,819 574 12,968
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES (3,245) 3,819 574 12,968
NET ASSETS (3,245) 3,819 574 12,968
FUNDS 7
Unrestricted funds (3,245) 5,244
Restricted funds 3,819 7,724
TOTAL FUNDS 574 12,968

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 2 July 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

H E Yatera - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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United Women Affiliation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. RAISING FUNDS

Raising donations and legacies

Raising donations and legacies
31.12.25 31.12.24
£ £
Support costs 135 1,080

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 6,250 22,000 28,250
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 1,080 - 1,080
Charitable activities
Charitable 4,858 18,793 23,651
Total 5,938 18,793 24,731
NET INCOME 312 3,207 3,519
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 4,932 4,517 9,449
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 5,244 7,724 12,968
5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.25 31.12.24
£ £
Interfund balance (3,819) -
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.25 31.12.24
£ £
Other creditors 800 -
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.1.25 in funds 31.12.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 5,244 (8,489) (3,245)
Restricted funds
General fund 7,724 (3,905) 3,819
TOTAL FUNDS 12,968 (12,394) 574

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 2,254 (10,743) (8,489)
Restricted funds
General fund 9,385 (13,290) (3,905)
TOTAL FUNDS 11,639 (24,033) (12,394)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.1.24 in funds 31.12.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 4,932 312 5,244
Restricted funds
General fund 4,517 3,207 7,724
TOTAL FUNDS 9,449 3,519 12,968
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 6,250 (5,938) 312
Restricted funds
General fund 22,000 (18,793) 3,207
TOTAL FUNDS 28,250 (24,731) 3,519

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United Women Affiliation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.1.24 in funds 31.12.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 4,932 (8,177) (3,245)
Restricted funds
General fund 4,517 (698) 3,819
TOTAL FUNDS 9,449 (8,875) 574

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 8,504 (16,681) (8,177)
Restricted funds
General fund 31,385 (32,083) (698)
TOTAL FUNDS 39,889 (48,764) (8,875)

8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025.

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United Women Affiliation

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
31.12.25 31.12.24
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 100 6,250
Grants 11,539 22,000
11,639 28,250
Total incoming resources 11,639 28,250
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Volunteers 12,116 3,115
Food & general hardships 1,174 1,243
Sensitisation & Education - 7,416
Community events 5,887 3,935
Rent & Venue hire 2,313 5,075
21,490 20,784
Support costs
Information technology
Domain 135 -
Other
Insurance 381 -
Telephone 425 -
806 -
Other 2
Advertising 262 -
Governance costs
Telephone - 230
Accountancy and legal fees 1,340 850
Admin & Compliance - 610
Staff training & welfare - 2,257
1,340 3,947
Total resources expended 24,033 24,731
Net (expenditure)/income (12,394) 3,519

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