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2023 ANNUAL REPORT

Celebrating Unity and Progress in Nottingham

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Table Of Content

About NMWN 01 Mission 02

09[Campigns]

07 Testimonial 10

03 Foreword by the Chairs Meet Our Trustees 04

Meet Our Team 05

NMWN Services 06 07 Programmes

11 Activities and Event Gallery

NMWN in Numbers 12

Future Plans 13

14[Appreciation/Funders] 15 Help Us Contact Us 16

11 08 International Women’s Day

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01. About NMWN

NMWN is a diverse network of Muslim women dedicated to advocating for their inclusion in decision-making processes and providing essential support services. We offer legal advice surgeries, workshops, and community events to address issues such as harmful practices and discrimination. Our mission is to amplify the voices of Muslim women, ensuring their needs are met, and empowering them to shape policy and support the next generation.

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02. Mission

At NMWN, we are committed to ensuring that the voices of Muslim women are heard loud and clear. Every decision made, every policy pushed, and every campaign delivered is directed by the lived experiences of Muslim women. We tackle pressing issues such as harmful cultural practices, honour-based abuse, FGM, hate crime, and discrimination. Our goal is to empower Muslim women to play an active role in shaping policy and to support the next generation in achieving their full potential. We strive to create a community where all Muslim women can thrive and succeed.

03. FOREWORD FROM THE CHAIRS

As Chairs of the Nottingham Muslim Women’s Network, we are delighted to welcome you to our annual report for 2023. It brings us great joy to share that our team has expanded this year, marking a significant milestone in our journey. The addition of new members has infused our organisation with fresh perspectives, energy, and expertise, enriching our ability to serve the community.

Furthermore, we are thrilled to report the successful launch of projects funded by the Reaching Communities Fund from the National Lottery and the This Girl Can initiative. We are now in our second year of funding from the Police Crime Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice. Securing funding for three years is a testament to the impactful work we are doing and provides smaller organisations like ours with the necessary time to embed our services into the community effectively. This sustained support allows us to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of Muslim women and girls in Nottingham.

We are particularly delighted to announce that we have supported 33 women with no recourse to public funds this year, the most we have ever supported in any one year. This achievement is a hairs of Nottingham Muslim Women’s Network, we are delighted to welcome testament to the fact that women are coming forward and not settling in abusive relationships but o our annual report for 2023. It brings us great joy to share that our team has feel confident to seek help from organisations such as ours. However, we recognise that there is nded this year, marking a significant milestone in our journey. The addition ofmore work to be done in reaching communities that are perceived as hard to reach we would prefer to say under represented, in Nottingham.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated team, volunteers, partners, and supporters ermore, we are thrilled to report the successful launch of projects funded by the who have contributed to our success. Together, we are empowering Muslim women, amplifying e Crime Commissioner and the Ministry of Justice. Securing funding for three their voices, and creating positive change in our community. We look forward to the continued is a testament to the impactful work we are doing and provides smaller growth and impact of Nottingham Muslim Women’s Network in the years to come. However, we isations like ours wrecognise that there s mor i th th e work to be done in reaching comm necessary time to embed o u nities that are perceived as hardr services into the munity effectively. This sustained support allows us to continue making ato reach we would prefer to say under represented , in Nottingham.

Neghat Khan(co-chair) Marsha Brown(co-chair)

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04. Meet Our Trustees

Introducing the visionary leaders guiding the Nottingham Muslim Women's Network. Our Trustees bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion to our mission, ensuring we continue to empower and uplift our community. Learn more about the inspiring individuals who oversee our strategic direction and uphold our values.

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Neghat Khan Marsha Brown Dr Sobia Qazi
Co-Chair Co-Chair Treasurer
Dr Nayab Patel Maxine Cockett Shagufta Khan Simah Hussain
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The strategic development of Nottingham Muslim Women's Network continued to progress under the dedicated leadership of key individuals. Our Co-Chairs, Councillor Neghat Khan and Marsha Brown (Founder of Bambuuu), provided invaluable guidance and direction, steering the organisation towards its goals. Additionally, Dr. Sobia Qazi, a lecturer at Nottingham University, Maxine Cockket, Founder of Breaking Barriers Building Bridges, Councillor Nayab Patel, Simah Hussain, and Shagufta Khan contributed their expertise and insight to our strategic planning processes. Together, they have played a crucial role in shaping the future direction of NMWN, ensuring that our initiatives align with our mission to empower Muslim women and girls in Nottingham.

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05. Meet Our Team

Get to know the dedicated individuals behind the Nottingham Muslim Women's Network. Our passionate and diverse team works tirelessly to empower, support, and uplift our community. From organising impactful events to providing invaluable services, each member plays a crucial role in driving our mission forward. Discover the faces and roles that make our organisation special.

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Zaynab Asghar Shanaz Din
Manager
Office Manager
Sawsan Elrifai Nurgus Khan Asia Asghar Fatimah Kallis Marwa Mustafa
Programmes and Events Outreach Worker Wellbeing Outreach Administrator Community Campaign
Co-ordinator
Worker & Community Officer
Campaign Officer
Caroline Mwangi Aria Suresh Samantha Cooper Iffat Mahmood
Case Worker Case Worker Marketing &Social Media DV Support Worker
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Nottingham Muslim Women's Network experienced an exciting expansion in 2023 with the addition of six new members to our team. This growth reflects our commitment to serving the community and expanding our impact. We welcomed Marwa Mustapha as the Community Campaigns Officer, Asia Asghar as the This Girl Can - Physical Activities Outreach Worker, Nurgus Khan as the new Outreach Worker, and Sawsan El-Rafai as the Events and Programmes Coordinator. Their enthusiasm and expertise have already begun to enrich our team and enhance our capacity to serve. Additionally, we were delighted to welcome Caroline Mwangi and Arya Suresh as case workers to help support our domestic abuse support service. Their expertise and commitment to aiding survivors of domestic abuse further strengthen our ability to provide crucial assistance to those in need. We also acknowledge Fatimah Khallis, who initially joined us as a volunteer but later in 2023 transitioned to become a part-time administrator for the Network. Fatimah's dedication and contributions further strengthen our administrative capabilities and support our organisational functions.

However, we were saddened by the departure of both Sam Cooper, who brought her artistic flair to our social media presence, and Ifat Mahmood, who made invaluable contributions as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor. We extend our gratitude to Sam and Ifat for their dedication and wish them the best in their future endeavours.

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06. NMWN Services

Legal Advice Clinics

Established in 2014, our legal advice clinics have continued to provide free legal guidance on sensitive matters such as divorce, domestic abuse, child contact, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and other family law-related issues. Throughout 2023, we hosted 12 free legal surgeries in partnership with the Family Law Group. Notably, our legal surgery clinics are open to all women, not just Muslim women, as reflected in the statistics. Additionally, we formed a new partnership with Ring Rose Solicitors and Evolve CIC, introducing a new legal clinic every third Tuesday of the month.

Immigration Advice

In 2023, the Network maintained its provision of appointment-based access to free immigration consultations, offering a contribution towards the legal costs of submitting DDVC (Destitute Domestic Violence Concessions) applications. We established a new partnership with AMH Solicitors, further bolstering our support network. We extend our gratitude to Nazia Ashraf from AMH Solicitors and Masood Khallis from Raiyad Solici-tors for their continued support in assisting clients accessing our domestic abuse support service.

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Supporting Women And Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse

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In 2023, the Network received 72 new referrals, 70% of these
referrals were received from the Asian community with 30% from
other Muslim communities living in Nottingham. Thirty-three of these
women had no recourse to public funds and required initial
immigration advise. All thirty- three women were supported into
refuge spaces around the country. The Network continued to deliver a
Dari / Pushto Freedom Programme in collaboration with the Refugee
Forum. This was followed by an Urdu Freedom Programme in
November 2023. Delivering culturally competent Freedom
Programmes, in community languages will always be an important
component of providing a domestic abuse support service that meets
the needs of the Muslim women and girls as they can not break way
from cycles of abuse if they are not able to recognise it or the
perpetrators of it.
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Supporting Women with No Recourse To Public Funds

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In 2023, we supported thirty-three women with no recourse to public funds
(NRPF) through the generosity of community donations.
Out of the total amount raised, Asiana contributed £2,713.87 towards
covering the costs incurred by the Network for these women. During this
period, the Network spent a total of £5,916.09 from our NRPF/Sadqaa fund.
This money was utilized for various essential needs including:
The cost of applying for Destitute Domestic Violence Concessions
(DDVC) via immigration solicitors
Emergency accommodation
Food and clothing
Additionally, this fund assisted four victims of domestic abuse in resettling
into new homes by helping cover the costs of purchasing white goods and
making payments towards carpeting their new homes.
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07. Programmes The Volunteer Programme

We devised a twelve-week volunteer programme tailored for Muslim women in Nottingham to address skill gaps and introduce them to the vibrant women's sector. Our aim was to equip participants with essential skills, boosting their confidence and facilitating the transfer of existing abilities. By bridging community strengths with city services, we sought to empower participants to contribute meaningfully.

The programme encompassed orientation, practical application, and work placement phases. During orientation, participants gained insights into the women’s sector and honed skills through workshops. Practical application involved organizing events like Nasheed Night and community projects. Work placement preparation prepared them for real-world experiences, culminating in placements with local women's organisations.

Expected outcomes included comprehensive sector understanding, successful project execution, and enhanced skills. Participants also established valuable connections for potential employment or further volunteering. Continuous improvement and partnerships with local organisations ensured sustainability. Through this programme, our goal was to empower Muslim women to make significant contributions to their communities and the women’s sector in Nottingham.

Nottingham Muslim Women Network VOLUNTEER 10 Women joined Volunteer Training Programme 2023 New women joined Existing women volunteers URDU TURKISH ARABIC 60/. 20/. 20/. South Asian Turkish Arabic 60UTOF 10 South Asian Arabs 20% Turkish 20% South Asian 60%

07. Programmes The Community Activism Programme

The Community Activism programme was a 5-week programme that the Network designed in 2019. In 2023, we trained ten Community Activists. The programme has been an important asset in building the resilience of the Muslim community in Nottingham. It allowed the Network to equip local community members with counter-narratives to harmful community practices, thus bridging the gap between the community and statutory services.

Thank you

Marwa Mustafa Saffa Zahra Wajid Arya Sureh Shamaila Baig Sawsan El Rifai Saima Baig Abida Jabeen Mehwish Iqbal Fatimah Kallis Mohadisa Ashori

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08. International Women’s Day 2023

On the memorable evening of March 7th, 2023, we were honoured to gather at the Tipu Sultan restaurant to commemorate International Women’s Day. The ambiance was vibrant as we indulged in a delectable three-course meal, setting the stage for an evening of celebration and empowerment.

The event provided a platform to spotlight the remarkable contributions of three outstanding women's groups: Heyya Women’s Group, Nergis Women’s Group, and Sisters of Noor. Through captivating presentations, each group showcased their tireless efforts and impactful initiatives aimed at uplifting and empowering women in our community.

From Heyya's innovative projects to Nergis's advocacy for women's rights, and Sisters of Noor's commitment to fostering solidarity among women, each presentation left a lasting impression, reaffirming the invaluable role of women in driving positive change.

Overall, the evening was a testament to the power of solidarity and collective action in advancing the cause of gender equality. As we celebrated the achievements of these incredible women and their groups, we were reminded of the importance of continuing to champion the rights and aspirations of women everywhere.

We’d like to thank Caroline Henry, the Police Crime Commissioner for attending the event and for giving out the appreciation certificates on the night.

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09. Campaigns Community Campaigns / listening and Responding To The Needs Of Muslim Women

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Over the past year, the Community Campaigns Officer has been very busy Your paragraph text
engaging with women in the community, listening to their needs and
concerns. As a result, several workshops and events have been set up to
specifically meet the needs of Muslim women and girls, with a key focus on
employability and learning English.These initiatives include:
Facilitating two health awareness sessions with the attendance of 2 NHS
representatives and more than 12 women as attendees
Organising various courses tailored to the community's needs, such as
English courses (with 10 participants and others on the waiting list),
Employability courses (with 13 participants), Beauty Courses (with 13
participants), and Driving Theory courses (with 10 participants and others on
the waiting list).
Establishing partnerships with key institutions including Nottingham College,
Second Chance Learning Academy, Vision West Nottinghamshire College,
and others to provide comprehensive support and resources.
Providing interpretation services on numerous occasions from English to
Arabic and vice versa.
Holding ongoing meetings with Muslim women working voluntarily in the
Muslim funeral & burial services in preparation for the funeral campaign.
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In 2023, the Nottingham Muslim Women's Network, in partnership with Active Notts and Nottingham City Council, initiated a powerful project as part of the "This Girl Can" campaign. The funding from this collaboration aimed to remove obstacles that have traditionally prevented South Asian women and girls from taking part in sports and physical activities. By addressing cultural concerns, providing accessible venues, and promoting inclusive settings, the initiative aimed to establish a safe environment where these women could try various sports without fear of judgment. This not only promoted physical health but also nurtured a sense of community and belonging among participants.

The funding from this partnership allowed the Nottingham Muslim Women's Network to introduce tailored programs for South Asian women and girls. These programs featured women-only sports sessions, fitness classes led by female instructors, and community events promoting active lifestyles. Moreover, the initiative offered educational workshops to highlight the benefits of physical activity and challenge stereotypes about women's sports involvement. Through these efforts, the Nottingham Muslim Women's Network, with the support of Active Notts and Nottingham City Council, significantly enhanced the empowerment and inclusion of South Asian women in Nottingham's sports scene.

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09. Campaigns Supporting Maternity Care

In March of 2023, we continued to support Donna Ockenden with her review of Notts Maternity Services. As part of this initiative, we facilitated the filming of a series of video messages aimed at encouraging Muslim women to come forward and share their experiences, both positive and negative, of Notts Maternity Services. These messages were recorded in multiple languages, including Urdu, Mirpuri Punjabi, Arabic, and Kurdish, to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for our diverse community.

In November of 2023, we supported the production of videos for the Maternity Prescription Exemption campaign. Once again, we facilitated the translation of the campaign's main message into Urdu, Mirpuri Punjabi, Arabic, and Kurdish, ensuring that the information reached and resonated with our diverse community.

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10. Testimonial

Over the past year, I followed the Nottingham Muslim Women's Network but often found excuses to avoid participating in events due to my isolated lifestyle. When I saw the volunteer training program, I decided to join and learn about volunteering. After the first month, I realized how much I had learned and wished I had started sooner. The program taught me about the difficulties many women and girls face, such as hate crimes, forced marriages, and FGM.

Participating increased my awareness and opened new doors in my life. I learned about the incredible support NMWN provides through programs like the Freedom program and Legal issues support. Volunteering helped me socialize and motivated me to spread awareness in Turkish groups. I now understand the importance of supporting women and girls, who are the cornerstone of society.

Rahmie Ceylan – attendee of the Volunteer Programme

1. What do you think we are good at? Supporting and advocating for Muslim women through outreach, advocacy, social events, and courses like physical activity programs.

2. What difference do you think we make? Giving Muslim women a voice and confidence to reach their full potential, and empowering vulnerable women to thrive.

3. Why do you like and support our work? NMWN empowers Muslim women with 1-to-1 support, advocacy, and safety planning for DV clients, helping them overcome barriers and flourish emotionally and physically. Kind regards,Reshma Suresh Domestic & Sexual Violence Counsellor

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10. Testimonial

1. What do you think we are good at? Providing empathetic, non-judgmental support for a diverse range of women, treating everyone with kindness and compassion. You offer engaging courses and activities based on women's interests and organize various sports to improve their well-being. Weekly coffee mornings foster community, and trips provide new experiences for women and their children.

2. What difference do you think we make?

You reduce isolation and offer a safe space for women to discuss challenges. Practical support includes help with paperwork, appointments, legal advice, and language interpretation. You build women's confidence and independence, helping them integrate into wider society through partnerships with other organizations and colleges.

3. Why do you like and support our work?

I 've seen the positive impact of NMWN’s work, empowering women to lead safer, happier lives. You improve mental, social, financial, and physical well-being through various programs and collaborations. I'm proud to partner with you and confidently refer women, knowing they will receive compassionate support.

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12. Future Plans

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As we reflect on the incredible achievements of 2023, we are thrilled to share our plans
for the upcoming year. The ‘THIS GIRL CAN’ funding has been instrumental in
advancing the Network’s capability to work towards Nottingham city’s Health and
Wellbeing strategic initiatives, and we are eager to build on this momentum.
Expanding ‘THIS GIRL CAN’ Outreach
We are committed to increasing the participation of South Asian women and girls in
physical activities across Nottingham. Our goal is to train some of our most dedicated
participants to become level two and three sport coaches, fostering a sustainable and
empowering community.
Ramadhan Recharge 2024
In partnership with ‘THIS GIRL CAN’, we are preaparing for an even more impactful
Ramadhan Rcharge. Our focus will be on promoting the integration of fasting and
physical activity, ensuring a holistic approach to health and well- being during this
important time.
Enhanced Volunteer Programme
Building on the success of our 2023 volunteer programme, we aim to deliver even more
robust initiative n 2024. We value the contributions of our volunteers and are dedicated
to providing them with meaningful and rewarding opportunities to make a difference in
our community.
Youth Inspired Initiative
Thanks to funding from Awards4All, we are excited to launch a new youth wing of the
Network. This program will target Muslim girls aged 13 to 16, educating and empowering
them to overcome harmful cultural practices that may hinder their progress. Our goal is
to create a supportive environment where theses young women can thrive.
Celebrating 10 Years Of The Network
2024 marks a decade of our Network’s existence. We look forward to celebrating our
journey, from humble beginnings to the impactful community presence we have today.
Join us as we showcase our achievements and outline our vision for the future.
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13. Appreciation & Funders

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Appreciation
NMWN would like to thank all the
women, children , young people and
men who have got involved and
participated in the Network activities
over the last year. We would also like
to thank our partners. Partnership
working is critical to effective and
efficient delivery of our services and
we are better for working with you.
We are also grateful to our founders.
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13. Appreciation & Funders

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Our Funders
Ministry of Justice via the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for
funding the Domestic Abuse Support service for the next two years.
The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for funding the Community
Activism Programme under the hidden harm thematic three- year funding.
The Reaching Communities – We completed year 1 of 3 years of funding
from National Lottery for funding the next 3 years of Network expansion
and development.
Nottingham City Council/ Communities of Identity and Sexual Orientation
(COI) for funding the drop-in and outreach support throughout
Nottingham. This funding was discontinued by the Nottingham City
Council in 2023. As a ‘starter’ organisation in 2014, this fund was very
useful in helping us get onto the ‘funding ladder’.
Sports England for funding sporting activities for Muslim women in
Nottingham.
Awards4All / National Lottery for funding the training of staff and delivery
of the Freedom Programme.
Women’s Resource Centre – Black and Minoritised Women’s Fund. The
funding helped cover core costs of staff salaries and office on costs.
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Nottingham Muslim Women's Network (Registered charity, number 1195648) Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Page Contents Trustees, annual report Independent examiner's report Receipts & payments account Statement of asset* & liabilities Notes to the aGGounts 9-11 capLUS LOMIMUNI IY ALL()LIN IIIIG

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network Trustees, annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Full name Nottingham Muslim Women's NeOrk Other names by which the charity is known NMWN Organisation type Charitable incorporated 01-ganisation Registered charity number 1195648 Principal add55 Foxhall Business Centre, Foxhall Road, Nottingham, NG7 6LH Trustees Neghat Khan, Co-chair Marsha Brown, Co-chair Sobia Qazi, Treasurer Maxine Cockett, Simah Hussain Nayab Patel, Shagufta Khan. until 12.8.23 Independent examiner John O'Brien, employee of Community Accounting Plus, Units 1 & 2 North West, 41 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NC15QJL Gove.rnance and management The charity is operated under the rules of its coiistitutioii adopted 27 Augu.t 2021 A person interested in becoming a trustee will have to complete an application form. Thev will then be interviewed and it will be discussed at the next Management Committee meeting and if suitable be voted in. . Objertives and activities Relieving the needs and suffering of Muslim women in need of such rplief due to conditions related to domestic violence and the resulting distress and hardship. In particular, through the provision of counbelling, public education, advice and advocacy., Promoting social inclusion for the public beiiefit by working with Muslim women who are socially excluded on the gi'ounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief, gender and creed to relieve the needs of Muslim women and assist them to integrate into socipty, in partirular by- Providing a local iietwork of support thal encourages and enables Muslirri women to participate more effectively with and within the wider community,. Increasing or co-ordinating opportunities for Muslim women to engage with service providers, to enable those service providers to aoapt seNices to better meet their needs and to encourage community safety.

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network Our main activities include- Monthly legal surgeries covering family law, domestic abuse, honour based abuse, child Gonlact, financial matters and divorce-, Bi monthly drop-ins providing women with advocacy and support around issues that affect their daily life such as housing, benefits, employment and training etc. Black Minoritised and Ethnic specialist domestic abuse seNice, which provides Muslim women and girls with advocacy and support related to domestic abuse. This service is provided in commijnity languages, so women accessing it feel heard and supported. The domestic abuse support worker can assist women in court aiid has helped many Muslim women on spouse visas access timely immigration support as well as support to access an Islamic divorce., The Network has developed and delivers a culturally competent Freedom Programme in Urdu and other community languages. Providing women and children who have experienced domestic abuse with fecreational opportunities such as trips to London and a retreat to Buxton., Providing women who have experienced domestic abuse access to sports aGtivities as a means of tackling social isolation and developing positive mental health. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit All of NMWN activities are geared aroLind 'engaging, informing and empowering, Muslim women and girls. Although all of our activities are primarily targeting Muslir women, they cire also open arid welcoming to all women. NMWN'S activities benefit the public as we provide support lo women who often do not feel able to seek help from mainstream services due to language and cultural barriers. Sometimes women who have no reLourse to public funds are referred to the Network so we can support them with money we have raised from the wider Muslim community. Public benefit statement The Trustees confirm thal they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's genoral guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,. Summary of the main achievements during the period In 2023 thp Network's bid to Ihe National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund wa* approved and this was an important fund thal we secured as it allowed for the creation of two new job roles as well as rpdefining two existing roles. Through this fund we were able to appoinl a Manager, an Office Manager I finance officer, a Community Campaigns OffIr and an Events aiid Programmes Coordinator. It also meant for the first lime we had funding that would help sustain the core costs of the Network.

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network During this year, the Network also successfully secured fundinq from Nottingham City Council - 'This Girl Can, a partnership with Noltingham City Council and Active Notts. The Physical Wellbeing Outreach Worker role has been an exciting new addition lo the team as it has helped open the way for South Asian women and girls to access learning to ride a bike, weekly badminton sessions for women on a pay as you go basis as well as badminlon sessions for families on a Fi-iday afternoon. Culturally appropriate swim sessions, football for girls in the Meadows as well as training seven walk leaders, this training is administered by Ride Wise. This post has been instrumental in providing partner organisations such as Active Notts, Badminton UK, Nottingham City CJouncil with insights around the barriers preventing South Asian Women from accessing physical recreational activities in Nottingham. NMWN'S Domestic Abuse Support service was awarded funding up until 2025. Again, this was an amazing achievement for the Network as it meant our core costs for the service were covered for the next three years. During 2023, the Network received seventy-five referrals to the. Domestic Abuse Service. Thirty-three of these women had no recourse to public funds and fnr theni the Network was their only point of help and support. The legal surgery was continued witli Family Law Group and conl.inued to provide free advice sessions in partnership with the Network. A new partnership was developed with Ring Rose Solicitors (Loughborough} and Lvolve CIC (Aspley) and the Network now facilitates an additional legal surgery operating from Aspley Nottingham. The wonderful team at NMWN coordinated the 2nd Buxton Retreat, a three day and two-night retreat for women and children who we support. The third annual trip to London was a success as we took 50 women to shop at Oxford Street and Southall shopping. The Bilingual Freedom Programme was delivered in partnership with the Refugee Form in Dari and Pushto as well as Urdu. The Nptwork introduced new workshops to help respond I meet the needs of MLrslim women and girls living in Nottingham.. Raising awareness of how to dcce5s primary care health services for newly arrived women to Nottinghani. Employability workshops in partnership with Second Chance Learning Academy Level 1 Introduction to Beauty Therapies delivered by a 12-week Volijnteer Community Programme thal was attended by 10 Muslim women from the community. Over 200 npw women came into contacl with the Network in 2023. This ha amazing achievement as these new contacts came from the wider Muslim community living in Nottingham and not only the South Asian cummunity. been an

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network The charity's policy on reseNes Our Reserves policy states that we have three months of staff salaries and wind down Gosts for all operations. Currenlly we do not have sufficient reserves for this. The manager will be making an application lo Lloyds F.oundation for £75,000 to help build reserves. Financial review At the moment we are in a good financial position, however if something happens drastically to the economy or there are cuts from the funding sector then we will struggle as an organisation. Our main acitvities are funded for three years at the moment. Our main risks lie after 2025 however the Truslees and the Mananger are looking at alternative funds all the time. We'd like to thank all of our funders for funding U and believing in us. We'd like to thank all of our slaff and Trustees for making Nottingham Muslim Women's Network what it is today - a network of amazing and talented Muslim and non Muslim women together working to overcome the barriers preventing Muslim women and girls from acce8sing services in Nottingham. Signed on behalf of the Charity's trustees., Signed Neghat Khari, Co-chair Date I

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Nottingham Muslim Women's Network for the year ended 31 December 2023 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Nottingham Muslim Women's Network (thp charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under sectic)n 145 of the 2011 Act and in ctirrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151(bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihal no matters liave 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 charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not aLrord with those records. I have no Concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whiGh attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed John O'Brien Msc, FCCA, FCIE Employee of Community AccoLinling Plus Date

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network Receipts & payments account for the year ended 31 December 2023 2022 Total Funds 2023 Totsl Funds Unrestrlctsd Restrl¢ted Funds Funds Note Receipts Opening transfer Grants & donations Sales & fees Activities income Total receipts 46959 152270 65 8299 207593 2315 2110 4496 8921 143035 145350 2110 4496 151956 143035 Payments Accounts & bookkeeping Communications Consultancy Equipmpnt, repairs & renewals Events & activities Freelance pay Insurances rr costs Payroll fees Printing & marketing Protessional fees Refreshments Rent & services SenriGe delivery Stationery & office costs training Iravel Utilities Materials & resources Sundry e)q)enses Room Hire Charitable contributions Loan given Volunteer expenses Wages, Nl & pension Total payments 2200 1716 3600 428 8460 30 607 3468 994 1642 3276 220 3940 3569 101 4303 447 706 1675 1834 100 690 1628 100 2550 2540 835 1007 3413 287 6752 5779 924 1670 864 567 30 10 252 1000 1675 1834 100 690 2368 100 2550 2540 835 1001 3463 1508 6752 5879 924 1670 3274 567 .30 110 952 1000 1861 794 115249 157738 740 50 122.1 100 2410 100 700 1867 794 115249 150550 93429 133131i 7188 74457 Net receiptsl(payments) Cash funds at start of this period Transfers beteen funds Cash funds at end of this period 1733 19679 (7515) 54778 (5782) 74457 74457 21966 46709

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2023 2022 2023 Cash assets Bank accounts Cash in hand Nots 74156 301 74457 88484 191 68675 Other monetary assets Debtor8 - Grants & donations Prepayments - Insurances 2000 276 2276 9254 2095 11349 Assets retained forthe charity's own use General equipment. Liabilities Creditors 1039 {1039) 3659 {3659) These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the charity by.. Signed Neghat Khan, Co-chair Dated

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 1. Receipts & payments accounts Receipls and paymeiits accounts contain a summary of money received and money spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the. period. Usually, cash received and cash spent will include transactions throug h bank accounts and cash in hand. 2. Grants & donations Unrestricted Restrictsd Total Cycling UK Wonien's Resource Centre Nottingham City Council Active Partners Trust Nottingham Womens Centre PCC Notlinghamshire The National Lottery Community Fund No Recourse to Public Funds Sundry grants & donations 2500 2000 16392 2726 7430 30670 78603 2714 2500 2000 16392 2726 7430 30670 78603 2714 2315 145350 2315 2315 143035 3. Funds analysis Opening balance Recelpts IPaymentsl Transfers Cluslng balance Restricted fijnds Freedom to fly 3 WRC Black and Minorilised Women Conimunity of Identity No Recourse to Public Funds BAME Domestic abuse support seNice Reaching Communities A Sporting Chance for Muslim Women Thematic Hidden Hami Zakat Big Bike Revival Health is Wealth This Girl Can 699 120001 690 2269 9881 32364 4385 4800 1690 (699) 2000 7430 2713 13056 78603 {7356) 13856) {25197) {810431 (3831) (13895) {1690) (1588) 764 1126 {22601 29924 (554) 17614 8519 2500 2000 17119 143035 914 2000 5722 11397 {150550) 54778 (554) Unrestricted funds General 19679 19679 8921 7188 8921 {71881 554 554 21966 21966

Nottingham Muslim Wome.n's Network FedoM to Fly 3- A grant from The National Lottery Community Fund Awards4AII that enabled the Network to train another Freedom Programme Practitioner as well as providing funding for Ihe delivery of ongoing Urdu Imirpuri Punjabi Freedom Programmes. The grant also provided the Network with fuiiding towards the creche costs. WRC Black and Minoritised Women's Fund - This funding from the Women's Resource Centre helped NMWN cover core cosls during a period of fia nicial unstability. The fund paid towards some mobile phone costs, Offi rent and contributed towards core salary costs. Community of Identity- This funding from Nottingham Womens Contre funds advocacy and outreach support and allows NMWN to run monthly drop in sessions and helps to fund advocacy work carried out by the outreach worker. No Recourse to Public Funds {NRPF) -ro help fund emergency accommodation for women who have fled an abusive relatioiiship. NMWN provides a limited amount of money per person. Funded hy generous grants and doriations from the loLal and wider community as well as fund raising initialives by the staff. Ministry of Justice Funding for NMWN Domesti¢ Abuse SeNice and includes clinical supervision for staff. This fund is in deficil due to the finthl portion of the grant being paid in arrears. Reaching Communities Fund - core costs of runnnig the Network including the Grealion of two new posts iiicluding a Manager's post and a Community Campaigns Officer and a 12 week Volunteer programme. A sporting chance for Muslim women - This fund from Sport England has helped the Network facilitate sporting opportunities for Muslim survivors of domestic abuse. Make Notts Safe 202212025- Thematic Grant (Hidden Harm) - Funds the Community Activism Programme and the Freedom Programmes. It also funded 2 members of NMWN to becomp IDVA trained ( Independerit Domestic. Violence Advocate) Also funded some office costs such as the Oasis license. Zakat- Zakat is a religious obligation for all Muslims who meet the necessary criteria to doiiate a certain portion of their wealth each year to charitable causes. NMWN will give this money to qualifying individuals or organisations. The Big Bike Revival - Teaching Muslim Wlomen how to ride a bike and gain confidence in riding bikes across Nottingham. Community CTriampions l Nottingham Clty Council I PCT - Health is Wealth - Funding towards14ealth Awareness sessions and a health event. 10

Nottingham Muslim Women's Network This Girl Can - Aclive Notts l Noltingham Muslim Women's Network Pilrtnership will provide Active Nolts and This Girl can with a unique opportunity to engage with the South Asian and Muslim Community of Noltingham and meet them 'where they are at,. During this project, MusliNI women will be empowered to lead happier, healthy lives. Through this partnership tlie Network will aim lo provide insight to both Active Notts and Nottingham City Council about the barriers facing South Asian women in terms of accessing physical activities. 'Once these barriers are identified the funding will enable the Network to overcome these barriers by providing tailored physiGal activities in the community. The transfer from the A Sporting Chance for Muslim Women fund to the General fund reflects the release of any restrictions on the use of these funds. 4. Creditors Accounts and bookkeeping Wages, Nl & pension (xyroll fees 2813 540 306 3659 5. Premises l-he premises were leased from Hungerhill Trading Limited during the financial period and rent and services paid monthly. The group moved to Foxhall Business Centre from 1.3.24. ti. Trustees, remuneration During this period, a total of £.93 was reimbursed to 2 trustee{s) for expenses incurred. 7. Benefit in Kind During 2023 Ihe organisation benefilted from 80 hrs of work of interns via the Derby ljniversity Interns programme, the value of this time was estimated to have a Vdlue of £3,174. 8. Rplated party transactions There were no related party transaclions in this period. 9. Glossary of terms Creditors: These are amounts owed by the charity, but not paid during the accouiiting period. Debtors: These are amounts owed to the charity, but not received in the accounting period. Prepayrnents: These are services that the charity has paid for in advance, but not used during the aGcounting period. Restricted funds: These are flinds given to the charity, subject to specifsc restrictions set by the donor. but still wilhin the general objects of the charity. 11

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2023 ANNUAL REPORT

Table Of Content

01. About NMWN

02. Mission

03. FOREWORD FROM THE CHAIRS

04. Meet Our Trustees

05. Meet Our Team

06. NMWN Services

Legal Advice Clinics

Immigration Advice

Supporting Women And Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse

Supporting Women with No Recourse To Public Funds

07. Programmes The Volunteer Programme

07. Programmes The Community Activism Programme

Thank you

08. International Women’s Day 2023

09. Campaigns Community Campaigns / listening and Responding To The Needs Of Muslim Women

NMWN 09. Campaigns This Girl Can

09. Campaigns Supporting Maternity Care

10. Testimonial

10. Testimonial

2. What difference do you think we make?

3. Why do you like and support our work?

12. Future Plans

13. Appreciation & Funders

13. Appreciation & Funders

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Spread the Word

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