Charity number: 1197292
TRUSTEES' REPORT
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31ST DECEMBER 2025
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| Charity's General Information | 1 | |
| Trustees Report | 2. - 3 | |
| Financial Review | 4 | |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | |
| Balance Sheet | 6 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 |
THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
GENERALINFORMATION 31ST DECEMBER 2025
Charity's General Information
TRUSTEES:
CHAIR:
Chizzy IJEH Grace ADEGBOYE Dorothy NAMIREMBE Chizzy IJEH
REGISTERED OFFICE:
The Grange Community Resource Centre 4 Pilgrim drive Beswick Manchester M11 3TQ
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
CHARITY NUMBER:
www.tiw.org.uk 1197292
BANKER: LLOYDS Bank plc
ACCOUNTANTS:
SUNEX CONSULTING
Chartered Certified Accountants 23 Beverly Street Manchester M9 4ED
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THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
TRUSTEES' REPORT 31ST DECEMBER 2025
ABOUT US
Founded by Chizzy Azani Ijeh in 2000, The Inspirational Women was established to provide members of the Greater Manchester community a chance to take part in a number of recreational activities. With great social activities for women, private gatherings, and educational programs TIW has become the hub of women empowerment.
Whether you’re looking for recreational activities or are looking for enrichment programs, TIW has something for every woman to enjoy. Over the years, TIW become a crucial part of life for people in the community and continues to be an integral part until today.
We have been making an impact on the lives of members in the community through our wide range of enriching programs and events. What started off as a big idea in a small space, has grown to be the hub for recreational enrichment.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by providing women a wide range of recreational, and social activities that are both unifying and empowering.
The Inspirational Women (TIW) was established to provide members of the Greater Manchester community a chance to take part in a number of recreational activities. With great social activities for women, private gatherings, and educational programs — TIW has become the hub of women empowerment.
OUR MESSAGE
We have a passion for caring and supporting individuals with different challenges. And, we are great motivators, that want to see the best in people’s lives. We have been involved with several bodies We work with De Butterfly CIC, to conduct weekly Zoom sessions, about the challenges women face in modern society.
Our organisation is called The Inspirational Women (TIW) - aimed at uplifting, empowering and inspiring women to stand out and make a difference. TIW aims to provide for the less fortunate, underprivileged and challenged woman.
How do we plan on doing this? TIW will strive to provide charitable donations, such as livelihood support. We would like to distribute necessities to those in need, provide mentorship, talk and share workshops, introduce different skill workshops and so forth. At the moment, we offer fortnightly Zoom sessions, where we share and discuss our experiences, mental well-being and struggles since the pandemic hit.
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THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
TRUSTEES' REPORT 31ST DECEMBER 2025
OUR REPORT
The Trustees of TIW present report and Financial Statement for the year ended 31st December 2024 which been prepared in accordance with the Statement 'of Recommended 'Practice '(SORP) '' Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
This financial year, TIW, continues to operate as a Charity having esteemly committed volunteers and vested interests.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT:
The Trustees have been delegated the day-to-day running of 'the Charity' to three of their Trustees. Major decisions are taken with consent and approval of all of the Trustees in accordance to the requirement of the constitution.
OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES:
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people, predominantly but not exclusively in Manchester, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
For the purpose of this clause ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs; discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment; poor educational or skills attainment; relationship and family breakdown; poor housing (that is housing that does not meet basic habitable standards; crime (either as a victim of crime or as an offender rehabilitating into society) or being a member of a socially or economically disadvantaged community.
In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. Our key activities involves:
Design of personal development plans; and Programmes of young women orientated events and activities
These activities benefit young women by developing their self-confidence and social skills, their practical IT skills and life skills in providing opportunities for them to be inspired and empowered women across Manchester. We welcome all young women, regardless of personal background, faith or personal circumstances.
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THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
FINANCIAL REVIEW 31ST DECEMBER 2025
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
During the year total incomes of £22,215 were realised and £22,789 expended. All transactions were in respect of the charity activities and purposes. The net deficit movement in fund during the year is £574, though with an increase in comparison with prior period amount of £12.
| NOTES INCOMING RESOURCES: Grants & Donations 2 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES: TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED: Governance Costs 3 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR |
Funds £ 22,215 22,215 (22,789) (574) |
2025 TOTAL £ 22,217 22,217 (22,789) (574) |
2024 TOTAL £ 17,115 |
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| 17,115 (17,127) |
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| (12) |
The Trustees are pleased to report that the organisation continued to be very successful in empowering young women, increasingly reaching out to the community through various initiatives achieved through its committed volunteers and membership strength. The charity aims to continually build upon its current achievements, effectively inspiring and empowering young women in Manchester's communities.
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS:
The Trustees appointed Sunex Consulting (Chartered Certified Accountants) as its independent examiners this relevant. Moreover, a resolution for re-appointment will be proposed during the next meeting.
This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by trustee:
Name of Trustee: Chizzy IJEH (Chair)
Signature:
Date: 20th March 2026
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THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
31ST DECEMBER 2025
This report is made to the Charity Trustees' on examination of its accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025, as presented in subsequent pages: 6 to 8.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES & EXAMINER:
The charity' trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts as required under section 132 of the Charities Act 2011. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under
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section 145(5)(b) of the Charirities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Examination was carried out in accordance with general 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 persented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. 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 EXAMINERS STATEMENT:
In compliance with Section 145(2a) of the Charities Act 2011, at the election of the charity trustees, an independent examiner is expected to have the requisite ability and practical experience to carry out a competent examination of the accounts. I confirm that I possess the practical experience to carry out a competent examination of the accounts and as required examination by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom.
The examination of the company records is completed and no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting r
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equirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Sunny O. EDJEMUARE, FCCA
SUNEX CONSULTING
Chartered Certified Accountants 23 Beverley Street M9 4ED
Signature:
and dated : 20th March 2026
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THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
| THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN | ||||
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| BALANCE SHEET 31ST DECEMBER 2025 NOTES FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Cash at Bank Amount Due Within 1 Year 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS Amount Due After 1 Year 5 TOTAL NET ASSETS CHARITY FUNDS General Reserves 6 |
0 3,927 3,927 (596) |
2025 £ 454 454 3,331 (0) 3,785 3,785 3,785 |
504 3,551 4,055 (250) |
2024 £ 554 |
| 554 3,805 (0) |
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| 4,359 | ||||
| 4,359 | ||||
| 4,359 |
These statements of financial activity was approved by the Trustees on 20th March 2026, and signed on their behalf by the trustee:
Name of Trustee: Dorothy NAMIREMBE
Signature:
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THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31ST DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in United Kingdom with the application of FRSSE and the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities'' (''SORP 2000 and SORP 2005'') issued by the Charity Commission. Asummary of the principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently is set out below:
(a) Basis of Preparation of Financial Stetements;
The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention and include the result of charity's operation, which are described in the Trustee's Report, all of which are continuing.
(b) Incoming Resources:
All incomes is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on the earlier date of when they are received or when they are receivable.
(c) Restricted Funds:
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes within the objects of the charity. Expenditures which meet these specific criteria, will be matched with a fair allocation of management and support costs. There was a no Restricted during the year.
(d) Unrestricted Funds:
Unrestricted funds are donations, offerings and other incomes generated for the objects of the charity without further specific purposes and are available for general and public funds.
(e) Resources Expended:
Direct Charitable expenditure includes all expenditure incurred by the charity in pursuit of its charitable objectives. Governance expenditure includes all costs incurred which relates to the charitable and for administaration of the charity in compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation:
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates in order to write off cost of each assets, less their estimated residual value over its estimated useful life as follows: Office Plant - Website Development, 18% at reducing balance
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THE INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
| 31ST DECEMBER 2025 2 INCOMING RESOURCES: Grants & Donations 3 GOVERNANCE COSTS: Travel & Sustenance Tel & Internet Costs Office Expenses Professional Fees Donations Insurance Volunteers & Facilitators Fees Accountant Fees Depreciation of Assets 4 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS: COST / VALUATION: Opening Balance Additions Closing Balance Depreciation Opening Balance Charge for the Period Closing Balance Net Book Value Opening Balance Closing Balance 5 CREDITORS: Amount Due Within 1 Year Accountant Fees Accrual 6 RESERVES - MOVEMENT OF FUNDS Net Funds brought forward Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year Net Funds Carried forward |
Page 8 | £ 22,215 22,215 3,731 265 9,571 2,425 1,874 0 4,573 250 100 22,789 Office Plant 1,000 0 1,000 446 100 546 554 454 4,359 (574) 3,785 |
2025 TOTAL £ 22,215 22,215 3,731 265 9,571 2,425 1,874 0 4,573 250 100 22,789 Total 1,000 0 1,000 446 100 546 554 454 250 346 596 4,359 (574) 3,785 |
2024 TOTAL £ 17,115 |
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| 17,115 | ||||
| 818 450 4,677 0 0 96 10,714 250 122 |
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| 17,127 | ||||
| Total 0 1,000 |
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| 324 122 |
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| 446 | ||||
| 672 | ||||
| 554 | ||||
| 250 0 |
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| 250 | ||||
| 4,371 (12) |
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| 4,359 | ||||
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