POSITIVE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] SEPTEMBER 2025
Charity number: 1196833
Positive Women Empowerment: Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements 2025
POSITIVE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees’ Report | 2-7 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10-13 |
Positive Women Empowerment: Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] SEPTEMBER 2025
The principal objective of Positive Women Empowerment is to relieve the physical and mental sickness of individuals in need due to youth, particularly through the provision of counselling and support services, including signposting to other services. The charity incorporated on November 29, 2021 is also responsible for the promotion and fulfilment of other various charitable causes as the trustees deem fit. The operations of Positive Women Empowerment are administered by a governing body of five members acting as trustees. The Board of trustees provides strategic leadership and is responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. There are currently five (5) serving members on the board of Trustees.
Trustees Abimbola Oluwafisayo Dele-Onifade Joanna Paul Ellis-Jay Olutola Animashaun Remi Olawale Company registered Number CE027393 Charity registered Number 1196833 Registered Headquarters 16 Vasser Road Manchester M18 8BN Independent examiner Accounts Aid Limited 158 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5TY
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POSITIVE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] SEPTEMBER 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINSRATIVE DETAIL OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEE AND ADVISERS
Information on the reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers, can be found on page 1.
STRUCTURE, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCES
a. Constitution
Our constitution is based on supporting women in reducing or relieving mental health and or physical health issues by engaging them with 1:1 therapeutic activities and emotional support. The company is a charitable incorporated organisation. It is registered with the charity commission with charity number - 1196833 and company registration number - CE027393.
b. Method of Appointment or Election of Trustees
Trustees are appointed using the basic skills survey method. Due consideration is given to what is needed to make the Board as effective as it can be. Also, care is taken to what is needed to ensure the Board has the right mix of skills and experience to discharge its duties and ensure effective government and management.
c. Risk Management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
d. Aims and Purposes
The aim and purpose of Positive Women Empowerment is to relieve the physical and mental sickness of individuals in need due to youth, particularly through the provision of counselling and support services, including signposting to other services.
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POSITIVE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] SEPTEMBER 2025
e. Objectives and Activities
The aim and purpose of Positive Women Empowerment is to relieve the physical and mental sickness of individuals in need due to youth, particularly through the provision of counselling and support services, including signposting to other services. The charity also provides other means of support as the trustees determine appropriate, including but not limited to:
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Promoting Social Inclusion: To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing individuals from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded, and assisting them to integrate into society.
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Definition of Social Exclusion: For the purpose of this clause, "socially excluded" refers to individuals who are excluded from society, or parts of society, due to one or more of the following factors:
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Unemployment
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Financial hardship
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Youth or old age
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Ill health (physical or mental)
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Substance abuse or dependency (including alcohol and drugs)
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Discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation, or gender reassignment
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Poor educational or skills attainment
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Relationship or family breakdown
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Poor housing (i.e., housing that does not meet basic habitable standards)
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Crime (whether as a victim of crime or as an offender rehabilitating into society)
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Support and Empowerment: We support and empower individuals in the community by
signposting and referring them to the appropriate teams or authorities, according to their specific needs.
- Food Parcels Distribution: We also empower individuals by distributing food parcels to help alleviate the negative impact of the rising cost of living.
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f. Achievements and Performance
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Positive Women Empowerment continued to support individuals within the community to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing through a range of therapeutic and social activities, including dance sessions, arts and crafts, and bead-making workshops, helping to reduce isolation and promote social inclusion.
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Positive Women Empowerment experienced significant growth in the number of individuals and families accessing its services during the year, reflecting the increasing demand for communitybased support and the organisation's expanding reach within the local community.
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During the year, Positive Women Empowerment was proud to work alongside Manchester City Council as part of its volunteer support initiatives, providing assistance and community engagement activities for residents within the Gorton Central area.
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Positive Women Empowerment continued its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and families by providing food assistance and essential supplies, helping to alleviate some of the financial pressures arising from the ongoing cost-of-living challenges.
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Positive Women Empowerment successfully launched its Summer Community Fun Day initiative, bringing together residents from the local community and surrounding areas to promote community cohesion, wellbeing, cultural engagement, and social interaction.
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Positive Women Empowerment strengthened its volunteer network during the year, increasing the number of active volunteers from 8 to 25. This growth has enhanced the organisation's capacity to deliver services, support beneficiaries, and expand its community outreach activities.
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THE TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] SEPTEMBER 2025
The trustees (and the director for the purposes of the Companies Act) present their annual report together with the unaudited financial statements of Positive Women Empowerment (the charity) for the year ended 30[th] September 2025. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charity’s governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ issued in March 2005.
g. Review of financial position
The financial statements cover the operation of Positive Women Empowerment and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 2005 Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
For the year ended 30[th] September 2025, the financial activities show total income of £20,631.44, which comprised of total donations from members and grants This was expended mainly on charitable activities amounting to £13,110.96. We closed the year with a surplus of £7,520.48
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee’s report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law.
h. Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
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Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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THE TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[th] September 2025
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity, hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the Trustees on .................................... and signed on their Behalf by;
…………………… ……………………………. Olutola Animashaun Ms Abimbola Dele Onifade
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF POSITIVE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
In order to assist Positive Women Empowerment fulfil her duties under the Companies Act 2006 , we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30[th] September 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities and related notes from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given to us.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As explained more fully in the Trustees’ responsibilities statement, the Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements.
The charity’s trustee considers that an audit is not required for this financial statement (under section 43(2) of the Charity Commission (under section 43(7) (b) of the Act), and to state whether matters have come to our attention.’
Basis of Independent examiner’s report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with Charity SORP. 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 or 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
During our examination, no matter has come to our attention which indicates that:
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Adequate accounting records have not been kept.
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The financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records
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We have not received all the information and explanations required for our audit.
Julius Olaogun, FCCA, AFA, MIPA, SAP Chartered Accountant Accounts Aids Limited 158 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5TY
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[th] SEPTEMBER 2025
| Note Income From: Donations 2 Grants 3 Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Governance costs 5 Support Cost 6 Others 7 Total Expenditure Net Income Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of Funds: Total funds brought forward at 1 October Funds carried forward at 30 September All the above amounts relate to continuing activities |
General Restricted Total Fund Prior year Funds Funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 631.44 - 631.44 - 20,000.00 - 20,000.00 19,995.00 |
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| 20,631.44 - 20,631.44 19,995.00 |
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| 12,104.59 - 12,104.59 12,857.20 250.00 - 250.00 - 425.00 - 425.00 - 331.37 331.37 - |
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| 13,110.96 - 13,110.96 12,857.20 |
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| 7,520.48 - 7,520.48 7,137.80 |
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| 7,520.48 - 7,520.48 7,137.80 4,283.80 4,283.80 (2,854.00) |
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| 11,804.28 - 11,804.28 4,283.80 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[th] SEPTEMBER 2025
The members have not requested the company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Effective 2008)
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on…………………….......
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BY:
Olutola Animashaun
Ms Abimbola Onifade
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[th] SEPTEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation of Account
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standard, the Statement of Recommended Practice " Accounting and Reporting by charities" issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Company Act 2006
Cash Flow Statement
The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 (revised) from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the ground that the charity is small.
Fixed Assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. There are currently no fixed assets.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Plants & Equipment -18% Motor Vehicles -18%
No depreciation was calculated in the
year under review
Taxation
The charity is exempt from Income Tax on its charitable activities but is not exempt from Value Added Tax
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| 2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS | 2025 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Fund |
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| Funds | Funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Donation from Members | 631.44 | - | 631.44 |
| 3. GRANTS | 2025 | ||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Fund |
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| Funds | Funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20,000.00 | - | 20,000.00 |
4. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUNDS TYPES
2025
| Food Project Volunteer Allowance Printing Administration In Kind Direct Christmas Party Entertainment GOVERNANCE COSTS Accountancy fees |
Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 6,127.53 - 6,127.53 150.00 - 150.00 290.00 - 290.00 50.00 50.00 145.68 145.68 5,341.38 - 5,341.38 |
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| 12,104.59 - 12,104.59 |
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| 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ 250.00 - 250.00 |
5. GOVERNANCE COSTS
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6. SUPPORT COSTS
| T COSTS Insurance Printing |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds funds funds £ £ £ 135.00 - 135.00 290.00 - 290.00 |
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| 425.00 - 425.00 |
7. OTHER COSTS
| HER COSTS Motor Vehicle Expenses Fuel Parking fees |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ 46.49 - 46.49 276.68 - 76.68 8.20 - 8.20 |
| 331.37 - 331.37 |
8. BANK BALANCES
2025 £ Lloyds Bank Account 16,788.53
9. CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTERTAINMENT
| S PARTY ENTERTAINMENT Christmas Decoration/Photography Catering DJ Bouncing Castle PWE Party Face Paint |
2025 £ 600.00 4,121.38 400.00 75.00 100.00 45.00 |
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| 5,341.38 |
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| 10. FOOD PROJECT COSTS Currys eBay PWE Fridge Food Vendors Groceries Ahmed Bros Limited Target Today Ltd Bleakholt Apse Ltd B&M |
2025 £ 295.00 99.45 120.00 2,421.26 2,572.01 200.04 330.00 30.00 20.00 39.77 6,127.53 |
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