! CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 14-05-2024 Period start date To Period end date 31.08-2025 31-08-2025 Charity name: Sisters Forum Charity registration number: 1208238 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity a5 set out in its governing document Para 1.17 (1) To relieve poverty, sickness and distress amongst women, and in particular women and children who have been subject to abuse and violence particularly, but not exclusively by the provision of information and advice, specialist support services.12) To advance the education of such women particularly by the provision of access to education and training {3) To promote the physical and mental well.being of women and their children through Ihe rovision of cultural activities. 11)Supported women and families from diverse and marginalised communities- focusing on domestic abuse, inequality and social isolation. (2) SF provides confidential information and practical support. guidance and signposting to women experiencing or risk experiencing harm, create awareness about of safeguarding. domestic abuse. hate crime and women's safety. {31 promote wellbeing, confidence and participation through cultural and community activities- community gathering, coffee mornings, boat race. These activities help reduce isolation and support mental health and wellbeing. (31 Support women leadgrship and empowerment through mentoring skills development, access to education. Work with local partners to improve access to services, referral pathways and increase participation in family and Community life. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the publi benefit, in particular, the activilies, projects or services idenlified in the accounls. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the Iruslees have had re ard to the uidance Pard 1.18 The trustees consider that these activities further the charity's purposes for the ublic benefit b su ortin
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit women and families, reducing harm and social isolation, promoting well being and equality, improving access to information services and o ortunilies. Additional information {optional) You ma choose lo include further slalements where relevant about= SORP reference The trustees confirm that the charity receive grant from Tower Hamlets council towards physical Mental well being and Islamic Relief towards Eid Gifts and wages of two staff members, supporting the delivery and administration of the charity's activities in furtherance of its charitable purposes. Para 1.38 PoliGy on grant making The charity did not make any programme-related investments or other social Investments during the reportlng period. Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Volunteers made an important contribution to the charity's work during the reporting period. They supported the planning and delivery of community activities, assisted with outreach and engagement, helped provide information and signposting, and contributed to the administration and practical running of events. Their time, skills and commitment enabled the charity lo reach more woman and families. strengthen community participation and deliver activities that promoted wollbeing. safety, equality and social inclusion. Para 1 38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referen
I Supported women and families from diverse and marginalised communities, | with a particular focus on domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, hate crime, inequality and social isolation. Summary of the main achievements of the charily. 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 Helped women with coping slralegies, compassionate and non-judgemenlal | emotional support, by providing guidance, signposting referrals lo appropriate specialist services. The charity also supported women to rebuild their confidence, develop skills and move towards employment and greater financial independence. Provided community support lo young mothers, including Eid gifts, coffee mornings, seminars, workshops, cultural events and opportunities to connect with other women. These activities helped lo reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, strengthen confidence and provide practical information and support. Promoted wellbeing, Confiden and participation through cultural and comrnunily activities, including social gatherings and a boat race. These activities helped to reduce isolation, strengthen relationships, celebrate diversity and support positive mental health. Empowered women through mentoring, skills development, education. training and employment support The charity also worked with local partners, including Tower Hamlets Council, to improve access to services, strengthen safeguarding and referral pathways, and increase participation in family and community life. The trustees consider that these activities further the charity's purposes for the public benefit by supporting women and families, helping women by reducing harm and social isolation, promoting wellbeing and equality, supporting access lo employment, and improving access to information, services and opportunities. Additional information (optional) You ma hoose lo include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives sel Para 1.41 Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity s financial position al the end of the period Para 1 21 The trustees consider the financial position at the reporting date to be of a healthy nature and will be able to provide charitable activities in the future. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Restricted reserves represent donations and grants for specific projects that are unspent al the balance sheet dale, and which will be spent on the specified programmes in the coming financial years. General reserves (also known as unrestricted reserves) are not restricted lo specific projects bul ensure that the delivery of our vital programmes is not disrupted by unforeseen circumslances,such as a fall in income or rise in expenditure. The reserves are essary lo ensure that the charity's activities can continue on a day-loday basis and, in particular, can continue in the event of a major unforeseen reduction of income or increase in expenditure. These reserves provide a contingency to enable the charity to take the necessary actions to bring income and expenditure into line. In line with recommendations of the Charity Commission, the Charity have adopted a risk-based reserves policy which is reviewed annually. The largel range of reserves is determined by considering the key strategic and operational risks facing th& charity, as well as the strategic plans and current financial position. We have set a balanced budget and undertake financial planning which delivers reserves within our target range. Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1 22 Zero All funds wore allocated to charitable causes within the re . period NIA Para 1 22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 The trustees consider that there are no material material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going oncern. Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further slalemenls where relevant about-.
The charity's principal sources of funds {including any fundraising) Para 1 47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted ara 1.46 A description of the principal I Para 146 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity s trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 How is the charity conslituled? Pafft 1.25 cio 'aled Trustee selection meth¢xIs including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more Iruslees Para 1.25 Constitution Additional information loptional} You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The trustees are selected from individuals who are active in the community. A comprehensive induction process and ongoing training in new or emerging areas of responsibility ensure w• benefit from professional and ro riate board of trustees. The charity trustees aro responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give Iheir time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits for completing their duties as a charity trustees. The i trustees meet together 4 times per year and discuss decisions in relation to running the charily. To assist in the smooth running of the day to day activities of the charit The charity has no related party relationships or transaction to disclose for the financial year. No trustee or person connected to a trustee recgived any financial benefit from the Charity other than reimbursement of legitimate ex enses where a licable. Policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity s organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Sisters forum 1208238
Charity's principal address 110 Violet Road, London E3 3QH
Names of the charity truslees who manage the charity Dates if not for whole ear Trustè• name Offlc• Ilf any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Zenib Jalil Chair, trustee Trustee Muhammed Misbah Fatima Jahan Ria Trustee 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors al the dale the re Dirg¢tor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trust•• name Dates act•d If not for whol• •ar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity s own assets NIA Additional information (optional} Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information) Type of Narne Address adviser Namè of chief executive or narnes of senior stsff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosur8 of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s} Full name(s> Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etGI Zenib Jalil Chair, trustee Date 30 Aug 2026
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Independent Examiner's Statement,
Subject to the limitations upon the scope of my work as detailed above, in connection with my examination, I can confirm that:-
this is a report in respect of an examination carried out under section 145 of the Act and in accordance
with any directions given by the Commission under subsection (5)(b) of that section which are applicable;
and that, no matter has come to my attention in connection with my examination which gives me
reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act;
(ii) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act and;
(iii) that the financial statements be prepared in accordance with the methods and principles set out in the
Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in my report in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached;
The Examiner's relevant professional qualification or body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Kunal Patel ACCA Midas Financials 20-22 Wenlock Road London N17 7GU
The date upon which my opinion is expressed is:30/09/2026
Signed by: Kunal Patel