! 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.
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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.
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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 ￿e￿ssary 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.
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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
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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 prO￿dureS
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity s organisational
structure and any wider
ne￿Ork 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
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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