2025-04-01-accounts - Woman Up

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 2/4/24 To 1/4/25

Charity name: Woman Up Charity registration number: 1203943

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit, with a particular focus on a range of topics that directly or indirectly affect women by: The elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion; Advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; Promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds. Woman Up aims to promote equality and diversity of topics directly and indirectly affecting women and girls. Our focus is working with women and girls who are either deemed to be at risk or live in an environment which places them at risk of achieving poor outcomes and experiencing a poor transition into adulthood. We aim to achieve this by working with

		women and girls and their communities to raise voices, advocate for and offer educational opportunities to advance issues concerning gender inequality. Further, we aim to enable women and girls to advance their social education, increase their levels of resilience, build on their strengths and improve their life chances to enable them to achieve their full potential.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	During this period, Woman Up has facilitated a range of activities and events which met the charitable objectives. These include: Celebratory event to mark International Women’s Day in collaboration with local charitable organisation, Carlisle One World Centre. Community event in Carlisle, Woman Up Health, provided an informative and supportive space for women to learn about reproductive health. This event was supported by Healthwatch and included a range of inspiring speakers and interactive workshops, reaching a diverse audience of women. Awareness raising (period poverty) pop-up event within the Lush store in Carlisle city centre. Support of refugee and asylum-seeking women and children to help reduce social isolation through trips and meet ups in the community. Bespoke support for women facing barriers to access support they need. This involves gaining an understanding of their complex needs and appropriately signposting with

		support. Monthly drop-in sessions were planned to provide a welcoming space for marginalised women. We developed a partnership with Carlisle International Women’s Group to extend the reach to more women in the area. Sessions for young women (Young Woman Up) were planned and delivered. This included creative workshops and skill- based sessions. Events in conjunction with Tullie museum included film screenings, mindful activities and craft sessions for women and girls. Raising awareness of equality and diversity through our presence at local events and within local networks, advocating for women and the issues they face. We maintain strong links with support organisations and we have developed a growing community of women and girls who regularly attend events. Continuation of our offer to deliver period workshops (interactive lesson exploring puberty and menstruation) to Year 6 students across Primary Schools and community settings in Carlisle and surrounding areas.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. This is shared with trustees as part of their induction and at the Annual General Meeting.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	During this period we have continued building trust within our community, with women and girls and with other organisations, establishing our reputation with the wider community. Many marginalised groups have experienced an increase in division and hate. This means the trust we’ve gained in working to support women and girl with their interests at the heart of what we do is increasingly important. We have worked to reduce social isolation and grow supportive social networks. Our event outcomes include education to help reduce stigma, raise awareness, reducing social isolation, signposting to support organisations and informing the wider community. We supported one of our charity volunteers to gain Youth Work training this year. With the grant from Hadfield Trust, we developed a series of interactive sessions for young women. These were informed by them and shaped by the needs expressed. Some offered opportunities to talk through issues that directly or indirectly impact them. Other sessions were skill- based or led by arts to enable self- expression. These activities have encouraged a growing, supportive group of young women and non-binary young people. Activities also provide a safe space for making friends, building skills, encouraging young people to understand different cultures and supporting young people to advocate for themselves. Young people who have participated in the period workshops have provided feedback

showing the value of the session in their learning and confidence around menstruation. The period workshops have provided open, honest and inclusive information and education about menstruation to all those who have participated. Providing opportunities for young people to learn about their bodies enables them to feel comfortable in the changes their bodies are going through and has helped them to feel empowered about asking for the help they need. Encouragement of young people to understand puberty and menstruation as well as how to advocate for their own rights. They have also been encouraged to question what products are best for their body and why, thereby encouraging informed choices and self-empowerment.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	This was the second year establishing the charity, building community, establishing community events and drop-in sessions, collaborative working and advocating for women and girls. The charity’s income during this period derives from grant funding and income from fundraising events and sales of merchandise (t-shirts and tote bags). Many activities delivered by Woman Up during this period were supported by volunteers.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The money we hold in reserve will be carried into the next financial year to enable us to continue to deliver projects that started in 2024/5.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£3853
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Nominations by member of trustee team. Must have agreement of all trustees to be selected. Trustees elected for three years. Can be re-nominated and re-elected for a further three years.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Woman Up
Other name the charity uses	Woman Up UK/ Woman Up Events/ Woman Up Cumbria
Registered charity number	1203943
Charity’s principal address	Howrigg WIGTON Cumbria CA7 8BL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Anne-Marie Bainbridge	Chair	3 August 2023 - present
Amy Dixon	Treasurer	1 November 2023 – 31 January2026
Jennifer Yuill		11 July2023 -present
Cynthia Waggah		1 November 2023 - present
Anna Bainbridge		4 January2024 -present

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved: N/A Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity: N/A

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A

held in this capacity

Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Jennifer Yuill
Full name(s) Amy Dixon
Position (eg Treasurer Trustee
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
26/1/2026
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Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Grants Donations Sales of books and merchandise Event ticket sales

Sub total(Gross income for AR)

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).

Sub total

Total receipts

A3 Payments Freelance costs Admin Room hire Merchandise - printed t shirts Insurance Workshop costs Printing/ marketing Event costs

Sub total

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)

Sub total

Total payments

Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Page 1

Details

Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))

Details Details Details Details Signature

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No (if any) 1203943 To Period end date 01/04/24

Endowment funds		Total funds
to the nearest�		to the nearest�
-			1750
-			654
-			263
-			503
-		-
-		-
-		-
-		-
-			3170
-		-
-		-
-		-
-			3170
-			2944
-			358
-			120
-			613
-			235
-			592
-			270
-			1838
-		-
-			6970
-		-
-		-
-		-
-			6970
-			-3800
-		-
	2		7653
	2		3853

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Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds
to nearest�	to nearest�
-	-
-	-
-	-
2923	928
Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds
to nearest�	to nearest�
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-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)
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	-
	-
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Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional)
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Fund to which liability relates	Amount due (optional)
	-
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Print Name
JENNIFER YUILL

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CC16a

Last year to the nearest � 12933 - - - - - - - 12933 - - 12933 - - - - - - - - - -

- 12933 - - 12933

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Endowment funds to nearest �

Current value (optional)

When due (optional)

Date of approval 26/01/2026

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Charity Name
Woman Up
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period	from		Period start date
			02/04/24
Unrestricted funds			Restricted funds
to the nearest	�		to the nearest�
-			1750
		654	-
		263	-
		503	-
-			-
-			-
-			-
-			-
		1420	1750
-			-
-			-
-			-
		1420	1750
-			2944
-			358
-			120
-			613
		235	-
-			592
-			270
-			1838
-			-
		235	6735
-			-
-			-
-			-
		235	6735
		1185	-4985
-			-
		1738	5913
		2923	928