From 01.12.2024 To 30.11.2025
Charity name: Honour Thy Woman Group
Charity registration number: 1201016
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To preserve & protect the good health
the charity as set out in its and relieve suffering faced by women,
governing document those who identify as women, children &
young people who have experienced, or
are experiencing domestic violence abuse
by the provision of advice, support,
household & personal items, including in
association with statutory, voluntary & other
organisations & in any manner which now
is or may be deemed by law as charitable
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and During the year, Honour Thy Woman
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activities in relation to those Group continued to deliver
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To preserve & protect the goodhealth and relieve suffering faced by women, those who identify as women, children & young people who have experienced, or are experiencing domestic violence abuse by the provision of advice, support, household & personal items, including in association with statutory, voluntary & other organisations & in any manner which now is or may be deemed by law as charitable |
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Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
During the year, Honour Thy Woman Group continued to deliver |
| purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
trauma-informed, creative and wellbeing-focused support for women and families affected by domestic abuse. All activities were designed to advance emotional wellbeing, confidence, and recovery, and were carried out with a clear commitment to public benefit. We delivered a range of creative wellbeing sessions that provided women with safe, supportive spaces to rebuild confidence, express themselves, and develop emotional resilience. These sessions included arts-based activities, journaling, gentle group work, and confidence-building exercises. The programmes were designed to reduce isolation, improve mental wellbeing, and support recovery after trauma. We facilitated peer-led and staff-supported group activities that helped women connect with others who share similar experiences. These groups promoted belonging, reduced loneliness, and encouraged mutual support. They also offered opportunities for women to develop new |
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skills, share coping strategies, and build
positive social networks.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 All activities undertaken by Honour Thy
whether the trustees have Woman Group were carried out with a clear
had regard to the guidance charitable purpose and for the public
issued by the Charity benefit. Our programmes directly support
Commission on public women and young people affected by
benefit domestic abuse, promote emotional
wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen
community resilience. We continually
review our work to ensure it remains
accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the
requirements
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Through our creative wellbeing sessions, peer support groups, and gentle empowerment activities, women reported increased confidence, reduced isolation, and improved emotional resilience. Many participants expressed that our sessions provided the first safe space they had experienced in years, enabling them to rebuild trust, reconnect with themselves, and develop healthier coping strategies. Our group activities helped women form supportive relationships with others who share similar lived experiences. This sense of belonging reduced loneliness, encouraged mutual support, and created a community of women who uplift and empower one another. These connections have continued beyond the sessions, contributing to long-term social wellbeing. We strengthened our online presence by blog, and sharing accessible wellbeing content. This allowed us to reach women and families who may not yet feel ready to attend in-person sessions, ensuring support is available in a gentle and non-intrusive way. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
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Para 1.21
financial position at the end
of the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The Trustees have established a reserves
policy for holding reserves policy to ensure the charity can continue to
stating why they are held operate safely, sustainably, and in the best
interests of the women, young people, and
families we support.
Honour Thy Woman Group holds reserves
to:
Protect the continuity of our services
in the event of unexpected changes
in income or delays in grant funding.
Ensure financial stability, allowing
us to plan programmes responsibly
and maintain our trauma-informed
commitments to beneficiaries.
Meet essential running costs,
including staffing, venue hire,
insurance, safeguarding
requirements, and operational
expenses.
Respond to emergencies or
unforeseen circumstances without
disrupting support for women and
young people.
Invest in the development of new
programmes, such as creative
wellbeing activities and the Bridge17
programme for young people, where
appropriate and sustainable.
The Trustees review the level of reserves
annually to ensure they remain appropriate
for the size, nature, and risk profile of the
charity. Our aim is to hold sufficient
unrestricted reserves to cover 3 months of
core operating costs, providing a
responsible buffer that supports both
stability and growth.
The current level of reserves is considered
appropriate and proportionate to the
plans. The Trustees remain committed to
managing funds prudently and
transparently, ensuring all resources are
used for the public benefit and in alignment
with our charitable purposes.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 First year of unrestricted funds we are
reserves keeping aside £5,000 for 2026
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 At the year end, the charity had no funds
deficit materially in deficit.
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All restricted and unrestricted funds were monitored throughout the year to ensure they were used appropriately and in line with donor intentions. Where project-specific funding was received, expenditure was tracked against the relevant budget to maintain transparency and accountability. The Trustees regularly review the financial position of the charity to ensure that no fund enters a deficit position. Should any fund approach a deficit in future, the Trustees would take immediate action to address the shortfall, including adjusting expenditure, seeking additional funding, or reallocating unrestricted reserves where appropriate and permissible. Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
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| sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution
(trust deed, royal charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25
including details of any the arrangements for the appointment and
constitutional provisions e.g. retirement of Trustees. The Board is
election to post or name of committed to maintaining an all-women
any person or body entitled governance structure, reflecting the nature
to appoint one or more of our work, the lived-experience
trustees representation required, and the
safeguarding considerations central to our
mission.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed through the
following process:
Expression of Interest: Potential
Trustees may be identified through
community networks, professional
recommendations, or direct
expressions of interest.
Skills and Values Assessment:
Candidates are assessed against
the skills, experience, and values
strategic direction, with particular
emphasis on trauma-informed
practice, safeguarding, and
lived-experience insight.
Interview and Discussion: Suitable
candidates are invited to meet with
existing Trustees to discuss the role,
expectations, and governance
responsibilities.
Board Approval: Appointments are
confirmed by a majority decision of
the existing Trustees, in accordance
Formal Induction: Newly appointed
Trustees receive an induction
covering governance, safeguarding,
programmes.
Constitutional Provisions
The governing document provides
that Trustees are appointed by the
existing Board.
Trustees may serve for a fixed term
(typically three years) and may be
re-appointed subject to Board
approval.
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The Board retains the right to co-opt additional Trustees where specific skills or expertise are required. Only women may serve as commitment to maintaining an all-women Board for reasons of representation, emotional safety, purpose. Bodies Entitled to Appoint Trustees No external body or organisation holds the right to appoint Trustees. All appointments are made internally by the Board of Honour Thy Woman Group.
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Honour Thy Woman Group
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1201016
53 Watermint Dr
Gloucester
GL4 0SZ
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Keasha Kellam Unit 4, Pyart Ct, 2022
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Coleford, GL16 8RG
Samantha Francis Unit 4, Pyart Ct, 2022
2
Coleford, GL16 8RG
Zariq Rosita-Hanif Unit 4, Pyart Ct, 2022
3
Coleford, GL16 8RG
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Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
Signed
Signature(s) Full name(s) Keasha Kellam Position (eg Secretary, Founder Chair, etc) Date 14.02.26
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Charity Name No (if any)
Honour Thy Woman Group 1201016
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/12/2024 30/11/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Event Receipts - - - -
Grants and Donations - 37,260 - 37,260 22,245
Community Investment Fund - 11,000 - 11,000 10,500
OPCC Fund - - - 10,000
Allen Lane Rent Fund - - - 5,000
Fundrasing - - - 4,000
Womans Aid Federation - - 13,100
Individual Donations 100 - 100 -
Sub total - 48,360 - 48,360 64,845
A2 Asset and investment sales,
etc. - - - - -
Total receipts - 48,360 - 48,360 64,845
A3 Payments
Event Expenses
808 - 808 9
Client Welfare Expenses
5,756 - 5,756 6,722
Publicity and Advertising
2,000 - 2,000 2,005
Premises Costs
8,122 - 8,122 11,987
Operational Costs including Administrative
& Client Support Expenses 8,444 - 8,444 24,636
Repairs and Maintence for Rental Unit
- - 1,195
OPCC Expenses
- -
Community Investments Expenses
- -
Training Costs
648 - 648 6,415
Travel Costs
552 - 552 1,466
Office and Administration
7,104 - 7,104 6,848
Sub total - 33,434 - 33,434 61,283
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, etc. - - - - -
Total payments - 33,434 - 33,434 61,283
Net of receipts/(payments) - 14,926 - 14,926 3,562
A5 Transfers between funds
- - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - 11,433 - 11,433
Cash funds this year end - 26,359 - 26,359 3,562
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
10/02/2026
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details HSBC Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 26,359 - - 26,359 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
10/02/2026
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees HONOUR THY WOMAN GROUP On accounts for the year ended 2025 Charity no {if any 1201016 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'lhe Trust") for the year ended 30 11112025. Responsibilities and basis As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried oul under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151(b} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 13.02.2026 Name: Benjamin Fisher Relevant professional qualification{sl or body lif any): IER Oct 2018 Address: 8 Wesley Rd Cinderford GL14 2JN Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material Matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts". directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
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