Charity Registration Number: 1195512
GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Year Ended 31[st] March 2024
GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
CONTENTS
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| Members of the Board and professional advisers | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 3 to 6 |
| Independent Examination | 7 |
| Receipts and Payments Accounts | 8 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 |
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GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
| Registered Charity Name | Greater Manchester South Asian Women’s |
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| Out Of Hours Support | |
| Charity Number | 1195512 |
| Registered Office | 288 Frederick Street |
| Oldham | |
| OL8 4HG | |
| Trustees | Shahida Begum (Chair) |
| Saima Suleman | |
| Marya Javed | |
| Accountants | Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. |
| Foxfields | |
| 9 Norley Close | |
| Chadderton | |
| Oldham | |
| OL1 2RA | |
| Bankers | National Westminster Bank |
| Warrington Street | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | |
| OL6 6JL | |
| Lloyds Bank | |
| Westminster House Branch | |
| Swansea Osc | |
| Epona House | |
| Phoenix Way | |
| Swansea | |
| SA7 9HG |
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Month April |
Year 2023 |
Day 31st |
Month March |
Year 2024 |
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Greater Manchester South Asian Women’s Out of Hours Support
Other names charity is known by GMSAW
Registered charity number (if any) 1195512
Charity's principal address 288 Frederick Street
Oldham
Greater Manchester Postcode OL8 4HG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or body) Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee (if year any) 1 Shahida Begum Chair 2 Saima Suleman 3 Marya Javed
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Seher Sheikh
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)
Elected from Membership Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
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Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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Policies and procedures:
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You may choose to include additional information, where Risk management
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relevant, about: Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
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• policies and procedures Volunteer management adopted for the induction and Complaints handling training of trustees;
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• the charity’s organisational Safe Recruitment and Staffing policy Equal opportunities and general guidelines:
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structure and any wider Health and safety policy
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network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
To relive the distress and suffering of women, in particular, women of South Asian ethnicity, who have suffered or who are exposed to domestic violence or other forms of abuse, through the provision of a support helpline, drop-in support sessions, education and through delivering training sessions and advice to other organisations and services on domestic violence. |
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| GMSAW provides a holistic approach in supporting BAME womenin Medlock Vale area of Oldham through training and wellbeing activities, 1:1 support, and referrals to official agencies to reduce isolation, build self-esteem and enhance well-being. We provide a safe environment where women can come together and learn new skills and seek support on issues affective them, support women’s well-being by reducing isolation and build on skills they already have. Encourage building confidence for women who are wanting to learn English as a second language by providing a safe space to practice their spoken English. Well- being activities such as exercise, coffee and connect, building self - confidence, courses and activities as identified by the women are delivered. The trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and discuss this at our trustees’ meetings where we plan and make decisions for the carrying out of our activities to which the guidance is relevant. |
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include We have 3 volunteers and 3 sessional workers that support the groups further statements, where and helpline delivered by GMSAW. relevant, about:
The volunteers and staff access training through Oldham Action Together and in house training is delivered by the manager.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Activities during the year were: Summary of the main Zumba and healthy eating from ABL (Your Health), henna painting, achievements of the charity designing of comic book, healthy heart sessions, chair based exercise for during the year over 60’s group, Northern Roots project consultation, speakers from organisation i.e. social prescribing, TOG Mind in Oldham, Sexual health from BHA. Volunteers’ celebration Event, Trip to Llandudno. Helpline that supported 38 women in offering advice and guidance on Domestic Abuse, benefits, foodbanks etc.
Section E Financial review Our reserves policy is to hold 3 months costs (expenditure) in free Brief statement of the reserves (unrestricted funds) to ensure all costs are covered and the charity’s policy on reserves charity is sustainable as a going concern. Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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The total assets (cash funds) of GMSAW CIO were £47,094 as at the 31[st]
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You may choose to include of March 2024, being £45,092 of Restricted funds and £2,002
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additional information, where Unrestricted funds (free reserves).
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relevant about: • the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 25/11/2024
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GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024 as set out on pages 8 to 10.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:
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~ examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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~ follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
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~ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations 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 Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.
I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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~ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
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~ the accounts do not accord with the accounting records to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
26[th] November 2024
Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.
Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA
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GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 Notes £ £ RECEIPTS Grants 2 4,134 41,311 Donations 923 - Fund Raising 122 - Refreshments - - Other Income - - TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,179 41,311 PAYMENTS Sessional Workers 1,625 5,585 Management Costs 421 - Venue Hire 528 2,473 Activities Costs & Resources 1,195 4,833 Refreshments 123 544 Marketing & Publicity - - Website 64 - Telephone & Internet 484 - Printing & Stationery - - Gifts (Volunteers) - 128 Memberships - - Insurance 180 - Accountancy Fees 365 - Bank Charges - - Sundries 34 - TOTAL PAYMENTS 5,019 13,563 Net of receipts/(payments) 160 27,748 Cash funds at 31 March 2023 1,842 17,344 Cash funds at 31 March 2024 3 2,002 45,092 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 45,445 923 122 - - 46,490 7,210 421 3,001 6,028 667 - 64 484 - 128 - 180 365 - 34 18,582 27,908 19,186 47,094 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 29,094 - - 38 - 29,132 6,089 280 2,239 2,229 693 785 - - - 159 26 180 250 - - 12,930 16,202 2,984 19,186 |
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GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 £ £ CASH FUNDS Bank 2,002 45,092 Cash - - 2,002 45,092 LIABILITIES Independent Examination and Accountancy Fees |
Total Funds 2024 £ 47,094 - 47,094 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 19,186 - 19,186 £ 600 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 25[th] of November 2024 and signed on their behalf:
Shahida Begum Chair/Trustee
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GREATER MANCHESTER SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN’S OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. Receipts and payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
2. Grants Received
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Oldham MBC Local Improvement Fund | 3,500 | - | 3,500 | - | |
| Arnold Clarke Grant | - | - | - | 1,000 | |
| Oldham Athletics | - | 720 | 720 | - | |
| National Lottery | - | 9,960 | 9,960 | - | |
| Postcode Lottery | - | 11,447 | 11,447 | - | |
| Action Together (Volunteer Celebration) | - | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Ideal Fund | - | - | - | 5,319 | |
| Oak Community Development | 634 | - | 634 | 375 | |
| Oldham One | - | 10,954 | 10,954 | 11,000 | |
| Oldham One (Helpline) | - | - | - | 1,500 | |
| Oldham MBC Councillors Fund | - | 1,450 | 1,450 | - | |
| Oldham GM Moving Fund | - | 4,820 | 4,820 | - | |
| Answer Cancer | - | - | - | 8,000 | |
| Primrose Bank | - | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Forever Manchester | - | 960 | 960 | 900 | |
| 4,134 | 41,311 | 45,445 | 29,094 | ||
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| Balance as at | Balance as at | ||||
| 31 March 2023 | Receipts | Payments | 31 March 2024 | ||
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| Unrestricted Funds | 1,842 | 5,179 | (5,019) | 2,002 | |
| Restricted Funds: | |||||
| Oldham Athletics | - | 720 | - | 720 | |
| National Lottery | - | 9,960 | (4,193) | 5,767 | |
| Postcode Lottery | - | 11,447 | (3,416) | 8,031 | |
| Action Together (Volunteer Celebration) | 30 | 500 | (338) | 192 | |
| Ideal Fund | 2,195 | - | - | 2,195 | |
| Near Neighbours | 390 | - | - | 390 | |
| Action Together (Helpline) | 1,000 | - | - | 1,000 | |
| Oak Community Development | 699 | - | - | 699 | |
| Oldham One | 4,318 | 10,954 | - | 15,272 | |
| Oldham One (Helpline) | 1,500 | - | - | 1,500 | |
| Oldham MBC Councillors Fund | - | 1,450 | (775) | 675 | |
| Oldham GM Moving Fund | - | 4,820 | (720) | 4,100 | |
| Answer Cancer | 6,257 | - | (3,465) | 2,792 | |
| Primrose Bank | 500 | 500 | (656) | 344 | |
| Forever Manchester | 455 | 960 | - | 1,415 | |
| 17,344 | 41,311 | (13,563) | 45,092 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 19,186 | 46,490 | (18,582) | 47,094 |
3. Fund Analysis
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