Annual General Report 2023/24 & Financial Statements ## **Contents** **Our Vision, Mission and Values Ward SOA Distribution 2023/24 Participants Board of Directors/Staff/Tutors/Volunteers Centre Overview/Focus on projects Impact and Testimonials Qualifications Course Audit/Outputs Collaborations/Development Workshops/Seminars/Highlights of 2023/24 WISERNI Audited Accounts at 31st March 2024** ## **Our Vision, Mission and Values** Our vision is to foster a holistic approach through working in partnership with individuals, local communities and key decision makers to empower women, promote women’s equality, opportunity, education and development, thereby reducing inequalities and improving life chances for all women. Our mission is to provide a holistic approach to inspire, empower, educate and support women through the provision of a safe and welcoming environment with access to onsite childcare, enabling them to access services and realise their true potential. Our Values: Equality, Accessibility, integration, Holistic and women centred. sustainability, diversity, collaboration and integrity, innovation and excellence and Accountability ## **Participants 2023/24** **Women’s Centre Derry supports women and children from communities throughout the Derry & Strabane District Council area, urban, rural and cross border.** **ELECTORAL SOA DISTRIBUTION - PARTICIPANTS 23/24** **----- Start of picture text -----**
* Rural
Brandywell
85
Victoria 65
52
Clondermot
The Diamond
44
103
Creggan
42
Crevagh
59
Culmore
Strand Derry
47
171
Ebrington
59
Springtown
33
Enagh
48
Shantallow
Foyle Springs
138
46
Rosemount Kilfennan
36 44
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## **ELECTORAL SOA (RURAL)** > **Ballykelly Slievekirk** > **Banagher Sionmills** > **Castlederg Town Parks** > **Claudy West Strbane Donemana Glack Limavady** ## **Directors & Staff** ## **Board of Directors** ## **Staff** **Chairperson** Denise Doherty **Centre Director** Catherine Barr **Treasurer** Kathy Colhoun ## **Finance & Administration Co-ordinator** Sharon McLaughlin ## **Directors** Clionagh Boyle Geraldine Compton Roisin Hegarty Dina Gomaa Saorla Boyle **Company Secretary** Sharon McLaughlin ## **Employment Mentoring Officer** Ciara O‘Neill Kathy Greer Michelle Owen **Crèche Co-ordinators** Joanne Karran ## **Deputy Creche Co-ordinator** Lisa Caldwell Melanie Doherty ## **Childcare Team** Eimear Campbell Lisa Browne Alanna Black ## **Participant Drop-In Organiser** Carole Mailey **Regional Outreach Development Worker** Rayna Downey **Maternal Advocacy & Support Worker** Fiona Hegarty **Children’s Advocacy Worker** Bonnie Cassidy ## **Tutors & Facilitators** ## **Sinead Crumlish** **Rosie Curry Joan Olphert Leanne Porteous Lorna Quinn Yvonne McDermott Roberta Joanne Clarke Sharon Laird Elizabeth Early Elizabeth Harvey Lauren Rooney Jai Hunter Jeanette Mc Cole** ## **Patricia Davidson** **Anna Nolan Claire Har kin Kealan O Kane Cathy Smallwoods Rhonda Reilly Bronagh Sproules Janet Crew Marie Hone Jo Jingles Deborah Ferry Karen O Neill Danielle Collins** **Fiona Montgomery Colleen Mc Guinness Melanie Mc Faul Ciara Mc Laughlin Hayley Mc Intyre Marion Mc Geehan Patricia Breslin Diana Dimhis Ede l Harrigan Patricia Lynch Mary Mc Nicholl Ruth Mc Philips Sarah Munro** ## Staff Catherine Sharon Joanne Michelle Carole Kathy Ciara Fiona Bonnie Rayna Melanie Lisa Alanna Eimear Lisa ## **Overview 2023/24** Women Centre Derry is a safe environment for women to come along and engage in a range of holistic activities including education, training, skills, parenting support and wellbeing. Below is an outline of the centres activities and projects delivered at Women Centre Derry during the period April 23- March 24. ## **SUCCESS NORTH WEST** The Success Northwest project is through partnership with seven different hubs across DCSDC. This project is a community action employability/training project, which will reach participants most removed from the labour market, traditionally excluded, and socially isolated and caught in a historic cycle of worklessness/poverty. At Women’s Centre Derry we aim to address the challenges/barriers women face by delivering a range accredited qualifications, vocational training and employment support with a range of wrap around support like 1-1 mentoring support, 1-1 counselling and onsite childcare facilities. ## **MULTI-CULTURAL WOMEN’S GROUP** Our Multicultural Women’s Group takes place every Tuesday morning. The multicultural women’s group is a chance to connect, make new friends, have a cup of tea, and relax. There are ladies from 28 different countries currently attending. Relocating to a new town and being away from family and friends can be hard therefore making friendships can make all the difference. The group offers support and also informs women of important services they can avail of around the city. Each week the women engage in craft activities/ conversational English. 86 women and 38 children ## benefited from this programme **Multicultural Women's Group** activities were supported by **HALIFAX** A range of courses were provided for example: - Maths Upcycling Cooking on a budget English Makeup Computerised Accounts Hairstyling Makaton Nail Art Supporting Children's Learning **----- Start of picture text -----**
Success North West Apr 23- Mar 24
Participants 93
Qualifications 52
Training 16
Jobs Gained 12
Work Soft Skills 93
Further Education 5
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**SUCCESS NORTH WEST** activities are funded by **UKSPF distributed by TRIAX** ## MULTICULTURAL LADIES WALK AND TALK This programme was delivered in partnership with People 1st and Good vibe Clan. The programme was designed for local women to welcome newcomer refugees and asylum seekers supporting integration and wellbeing, 27 women attended the walking group. **Walk and Talk was funded by DCSDC distributed by People 1st** ## ESOL This programme provides English classes to support women to achieve accredited City and Guilds qualifications (English Speakers of other languages). The program increases women's ability to communicate and advocate for themselves. The course is often the beginning of their journey to education and employment. ## **ESOL** activities were supported this year by **Kingsbridge** ## SEEDS This programme supports the wellbeing of refugee and asylum seeking women and children. The programme offers a range of wellbeing sessions, talking therapies, play therapy and 1-1 counselling with access to translators. 39 women and 15 children benefited from the programme.this year. **SEEDS** activities were supported by **WHSCT** ## ACHIEVE This project delivered 3 courses to women who were unemployed. Courses delivered were: - Introduction to Counselling - Hairstyling - Upcycling crafts 38 women attended the courses with 23 gaining accredited qualifications. ## **ACHIEVE** activities were supported by **OCNNI** ## **Overview 2023/24** ## RECOVER, REBUILD, RENEW. (RRR) ## MA'S project continued: The RRR project addresses the impacts COVID 19 is still having on young children and families. The programme delivers a wide range of parenting support and child development workshops, wellbeing programmes and mother and baby joint activities. Whilst mothers attend the workshops and well-being programmes, Women Centre Derry offers free childcare spaces in our onsite creche for children 8weeks – 4years old to enable Mums with limited support to attend these programmes. Women in the Mas project have benefited from a range of initiatives and workshops including horticultural therapy, crafts and wellbeing sessions, pelvic floor physio and exercise sessions, selfconfidence and healthy relationship programmes etc. All sessions offer peer support while supporting women’s mental health and promoting emotional wellbeing. Ma’s also offers 1-1 listening ear service and advocacy and signposting. This year the programme has delivered: - 3 Joint activities - 8 wellbeing programmes - 3 parenting support/child development workshops - 3 family events: Halloween, Mother’s Day and Easter This year the project supported: - ·264 individual Women - ·237 individual Children The **MA’s project** is supported by The **National Lottery Community Fund** and administered by the **Women’s Resource & Development Agency.** RRR workshops include: Toilet Training, sleep, language development, behaviour, autism awareness and healthy eating. ## **YODA** Wellbeing programmes include mindfulness, therapeutic crafts, essential oils, confidence building, singing for Mums, etc. The YODA project provides advocacy, support and integration activities for children and young people from BAME communities Yoda has been providing mentoring and support for 106 children this year tailoring the needs of each individual child whether it be for health care, school, social welfare, integration etc. Mother & Baby Joint Activities include Baby massage, baby reflexology, mother and baby swim, stay and play days, walking groups, exercise classes and music and movement sessions. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Age Group Number of Children
0-4 51
5-9 34
10-15 12
16-18 9
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Thanks to **The National Lottery Community Fund** for supporting the **RECOVER, REBUILD, RENEW** programme. Yoda programmes activities this year include 1-1 Support, Afterschool club, English Support, Summer schemes, holiday clubs. The project provided families with laptios to help them engage in school work. All activities aim to support physical development, integration, developing English communication skills while supporting children’s wellbeing. Maternal Mental Health Advocacy (MA’s) The Mas project provides peri-natal mental health support and 1-1 advocacy for expectant and new mums of children aged 0-3. This year the project supported 31 women and 28 children. The project provides a platform for women to talk about their experiences in the health care system and advise on areas that could be developed to improve services for women in Northern Ireland. Thanks to **BBC CHILDREN IN NEED** Next Steps for supporting the **YODA** Project ## **Overview 2023/24** ## CRECHE CHILDCARE International Womens Day continued Women Centre Derry's registered onsite creche can accommodate up to 20 children between the ages of 8 weeks to 4 years old. This Year the crèche: Provided 9023 childcare hours overall supported 224 individual children ## WOMEN CENTRE CHILDCARE FUND The creche is part funded by Women Centre Childcare Fund which aims to tackle disadvantage, promote equality and enable access to childcare. This Year: 5046 childcare hours were provided by WCCF 93 individual Children The programme enabled: - 45 women achieved qualifications/Training - 18 secured employment - 24 progressed to further education - 87 positive outcomes Thanks to **Department for Communities** -VCD - WCCF Fund for supporting our **creche.** ## **WOMEN SUPPORT SERVICES** Women Support Services is aimed at supporting women’s wellbeing. The project provided 12 wellbeing workshops in key topics for example flower arranging, confidence, mindfulness, therapeutic crafts, healthy relationships, self esteem, essential oils. 129 women attended the workshops. At the end of the project for International Women’s Day we provided a space at the Guildhall for local organisations to set up stands to provide women with information about free services on their doorsteps. 28 organisations attended and over 200 women came along on the day. 329 women benefited from this programme Thanks to **DCSDC -CSF** Fund for supporting **Women’s Support Services** ## WOMENS REGIONAL CONSORTIUM The Women’s Regional Consortium is committed to representing the views and needs of disadvantaged and rurally isolated women. We regularly respond to government consultations and produce our own research. The Consortium receives funding from both departments and is made up of seven established women’s sector organisations: Foyle Women’s Information Network (FWIN), Women’s Resource and Development Agency (WRDA), Training for Women Network (TWN), Women’s Support Network (WSN), NI Rural Women’s Network (NIRWN), WOMEN’STEC and The Women’s Centre Derry. Together, we have been working in partnership with statutory and governmental agencies and local women’s organisations, centres and groups to ensure that women on the ground in disadvantaged and rural areas are receiving support to meet their needs and having their views heard. Our ongoing work covers five key areas: 1. Advocacy and leadership (representation). 2. Policy, including responding to relevant consultations. 3. Research. 4. Service support. 5. Engagement. The Consortiums work as always is heavily focused on the barriers that women are continuously facing such as Cost of Living Crisis, Carers, Childcare Strategy, Gender Budgeting etc. We aim to empower local women in disadvantaged and rurally isolated communities, by attending meetings with the Equality Commission, Cliff edge Coalition, National Women’s Council, Local Politicians & MLA’s and various other engagement agencies to ensure that the needs of women are being met. **T** hanks to **Department for Communities** -VCD - WRISP Fund for supporting our **Consortium** ## **Overview 2023/24** ## Toy Appeal We would like to thank everyone that contributed to our toy appeal. £1045 was donated and also numerous toys. We were able to provide support to 29 families. This support was appreciated by all the families, it made a wonderful difference to their Christmas, ensuring their children were happy, while also reducing the stress and anxiety of affording gifts for parents. . Thank you all so much! Many thanks to the Directors, Staff, Tutors, Trainees and Volunteers for their commitment and dedication. A special acknowledgement to the Board of Directors who have managed the direction and strategic development of our organisation. Their governance, leadership, guidance and commitment were crucial to the success of the Centre over the past year. Thanks to all the women and families who have come along and engaged in the Centre’s activities. Your presence is a joy we value and appreciate. Many thanks also to our funders and partners - their support is key to sustaining our work - making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities. With their continuing support, we look forward to sustaining and improving Women’s Centre Derry in the years to come. - Department for Communities (DfC) ## Fundraising Event We would like to thank everyone who attended our fundraising event. The night was a great success and great fun was had by all. We raised £2134 which will go towards services for women and children in our centre. We would like to thank local businesses who supported our event and to everyone who bought tickets and came along. We greatly appreciate your support and contributions. Thank You! GROW FUND Our Reception/Drop in area is the first point of contact with our team when enquiring or accessing our services. This is a vital role welcoming women into a safe and friendly environment therefore a big thank-you to the Grow family for their private donation. The donation came at a pivotal point to support and sustain the centres quality service and we are very grateful for their donation. ## and finally This report is an opportunity to acknowledge everyone who has contributed to the Centre’s work over the past year making it a comfortable and safe learning space. In 2023/24 we have made a valuable positive impact on the lives of many women, children, families and communities. The resilience for the organisation and the dedication of the operational staff and the Board has been demonstrated particularly in this difficult year. - Derry City & Strabane District Council (DC&SDC) BBC Children In Need - Western Childcare Partnership (HSCB) The National Lottery Community Fund Western Health and Social Care Trust - Levelling Up Fund UK Government OCNNI - Kingsbridge Foundation Halifax ## Centre Directors comments I would like to thank all the staff that go out of their way everyday to provide a high quality person centred service for all of the women and children across Derry City and Strabane District Council. I would like to thank all the organisations that have partnered with or collaborated with throughout 2023/24, I believe that a joint up approach within the community provides the best service for all, Most importantly I would like to thank all the women and children that have attended programmes over the past year at the Women Centre. We thank you for trusting us with your children and for showing all the staff great respect. You offer so much peer support to each other and have achieved so much, so many congratulations to you all. As a centre and as part of the community and voluntary sector, we are aware of the challenges ahead but with amazing staff, great networking and the spectacular families across Derry City and Strabane district council we aim for another positive year for 2024/25. ## **Overall Impact** **443** **Individual Children Supported** **139** **Organisations collaborated with** **14,339** **75** **Course places provided** **Accredited qualifications achieved** **291,042 Social Media Reach** **179** **9023** **BME families supported** **Creche hours provided** ## **Participant Testimonials** **"I really enjoyed attending the Women's Centre, I enjoyed learning new skills and meeting new people, Thanks a lot. “** **“The course was relaxed and very interesting learning new skills and socialising while my little girl was safe in the creche.”** **“Excellent course, very happy, brilliant tutor, lovely group of girls doing the course. I always looked forward to coming to the centre. “** **"You actually made my day a lot better. After I left I felt that I finally have someone that really listens to me and know how I felt all this time.”** **“The course was brilliant we had a laugh and we all support each other and we all made friendships along the way. “** **“I just love the Women’s centre. Its so welcoming and the girls are all lovely on the course."** **“My son speech is delayed and he is not meeting his developmental milestones. The creche provided him with 1-1 support in the creche with his peers. He has come on so much and I am so thankful for all the support, tips and encouragement they have shared with us.”** **“Women centre Derry has helped me to learn English and to communicate with different women.”** **“Thanks to the Women’s Centre I studied English course and obtained Level 2 certificate. This certificate has helped me to find a job.”** **“Fantastic Event for International Women’s Day at the Guildhall. Great to meet with so many women that are doing such great work, helping people and making such a difference.”** ## **Qualifications Achieved 2023/24** ||11
11
5
13
7
6
9
5
8
**ENGLISH FOR WORK**
**MATHS FOR WORK**
**INTRO TO COUNSELLING**
**UPCYCLING**
**SUPPORTING CHILDRENS LEARNING**
**HAIR UP STYLING**
**NAIL ART**
**COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS**
**MAKATON**
**Course/Subject/Qualification**
**Total**
**Lev**|||| |---|---|---|---|---| |||**el 2**
1
1
2|**Level 1**
5
1
5
13
7
6
9
5
6|**Entry**
5
9| ||Total qualifications gained
**75**|**4**|**57**|**14**| ## 75 Qualifications Gained Women’s Centre Derry is an accredited/approved Centre with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and the following examining bodies: The Centre is registered through the Skills Funding Agency as a Recognised Training Provider for PCDLs. ## Awarding Body ## **Course Audit 2023/24** |**Participants**|**Course**|**Weeks**|**Places**| |---|---|---|---| |16|NWRC HAIR AND BEAUTY|**6**|**96**| |11|TRANSIT FORWARD DRESS FOR SUCCESS|**6**|**66**| |17|INTRO TO COUNSELLING|**9**|**153**| |13|L1 HAIR UP STYLING|**7**|**91**| |10|UPCYCLING CRAFTS|**8**|**80**| |75|MULTI CULTURAL CRAFTING ENGLISH|**48**|**3600**| |17|ESOL|**10**|**170**| |8|L2 ESSENTIAL SKILLS LITERACY|**20**|**160**| |1|NWRC LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT|**18**|**18**| |15|MAKATON|**2**|**30**| |12|APPROACHES TO WELLBEING|**2**|**24**| |14|BEGINNERS NAIL ART SKILLS|**7**|**98**| |2|EDUCATION FOCUS GROUP|**1**|**2**| |9|L1 COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS (sage)|**12**|**108**| |14|L1 HAIR UP STYLING|**12**|**168**| |11|LITERACY LEVEL 1 & 2|**18**|**198**| |16|NUMERACY LEVEL 1 and 2|**19**|**304**| |10|SMART SHOPPING - COOKING ON A BUDGET|**1**|**10**| |6|SUCCESS NORTH WEST Event|**6**|**36**| |9|SUPPORTING CHILDRENS LEARNING|**10**|**90**| |13|UPCYCLING CRAFTS|**8**|**104**| |6|RRR CHILD BEHAVIOR|**1**|**6**| |11|RRR STAY AND PLAY|**1**|**11**| |7|BABY BUGGIES|**4**|**28**| |6|RRR ANTENATAL EDUCATION|**1**|**6**| |7|RRR AUTISM AWARENESS|**2**|**14**| |10|RRR BABY MASSAGE|**4**|**40**| |9|RRR BABY MASSAGE|**4**|**36**| |6|RRR BABY MASSAGE|**4**|**24**| |20|RRR HALLOWEEN FUN DAY|**1**|**20**| |10|RRR HENRY PROGRAM|**7**|**70**| |4|RRR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT|**1**|**4**| |7|RRR MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH WELLBEING DAY|**1**|**7**| |22|RRR MOVING BODIES MOVING MINDS|**3**|**66**| |23|RRR MUM & ME|**1**|**23**| |17|RRR MUM AND BABY EXERCISE|**4**|**68**| |7|RRR MUM AND BABY SWIM|**4**|**28**| |9|RRR MUMS WELL|**4**|**36**| |9|RRR MUMS WELL|**4**|**36**| |12|RRR MUMS WELL|**4**|**48**| |13|RRR MUSIC FOR MUMS|**1**|**13**| |8|RRR PEER SUPPORT|**1**|**8**| |14|RRR POTTY TRAINING|**1**|**14**| |5|RRR POTTY TRAINING|**1**|**5**| |9|RRR REFLEXOLOGY|**4**|**36**| |7|RRR SLEEPING PATTERNS|**1**|**7**| |13|RRR STAY AND PLAY|**4**|**52**| |1|RRR SUPPORT|**9**|**9**| |6|RRR TRIGGERS AND COPING MECHANISMS|**1**|**6**| ## **Course Audit 2023/24** |**Participants**|**Course**|**Weeks**|**Places**| |---|---|---|---| |**11**|RRR HENRY PROGRAM|**7**|**77**| |**10**|RRR MUM AND BABY EXERCISE|**4**|**40**| |**8**|RRR MUM AND BABY SWIM|**4**|**32**| |**49**|WALKING GROUP|**6**|**294**| |**19**|WELLBEING REFUGEE & ASYLUM SEEKERS|**9**|**171**| |**16**|CHRISTMAS WELLBEING|**1**|**16**| |**11**|ESSENTIAL OILS|**1**|**11**| |**11**|HALLOWEEN FLOWER ARRANGING|**1**|**11**| |**8**|HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS|**1**|**8**| |**13**|LOVE YOURSELF|**1**|**13**| |**11**|MINDFULNESS|**1**|**11**| |**16**|MINDFULNESS|**1**|**16**| |**13**|SELF ESTEEM|**1**|**13**| |**18**|WHO AM 1|**1**|**18**| |**12**|WOMENS SUPPORT SERVICES|**1**|**12**| |**8**|1-1 COUNSELLING|**11**|**88**| |**29**|CHRISTMAS TOY REVIEW|**1**|**29**| |**24**|YODA SUMMER TRIPS|**1**|**24**| |**7**|YODA SUMMER TRIPS|**1**|**7**| |**114**|YODA|**48**|**5472**| |**32**|YODA SUMMER SCHEME|**5**|**160**| |**11**|MAs MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH DERRY|**8**|**88**| |**4**|MAs MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH STRATHFOYLE|**12**|**48**| |**17**|MAs MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH DERRY|**33**|**561**| |**4**|MAs MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH STRATHFOYLE|**32**|**128**| |**7**|MAS RETURNERS|**3**|**21**| |**10**|HOMEWORK CLUB|**48**|**480**| |**55**|EASTER EVENT|**1**|**55**| |**29**|YODA SUMMER TRIPS|**1**|**29**| |**29**|INSPIRE WORKSHOPS|**1**|**29**| |**50**|ELECTRICITY SUPPORT|**1**|**50**| |**1233**|**Totals**||**14,339**| ## **Outputs** ## **OVERALL CENTRE PROVISION 2023/24** |**1**|**Courses and Projects (places)**|**14,339**| |---|---|---| |**2**|**Seminars/Exhibitions/Workshops**|**896**| |**3**|**Childcare (places)**|**9023**| |**4**|**Telephone/Visits/Information/Referral**|
**4484**| |**5**|**Social Media Private Messages**|**660**| |**Total**||**29,402**| ## **SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT 2023/24** |**1**|**Website view**|**24712**| |---|---|---| |**2**|**Social Media posts**|**1183**| |**3**|**Followers – Facebook, twitter, Instagram**|**12,371**| |**4**|**Facebook Page reach**|**114,200**| |**5**|**Instagram Page Reach**|**1900**| |**6**|**Twitter Impressions**|**154,907**| |**Total**||**291,042**| ## **CHILDCARE 2023/24 (crèche places)** |**1**|Women Centre Childcare Fund|5046| |---|---|---| |**2**|Recover Rebuild Renew|1190| |**3**|Maternal Advocacy support|386| |**4**|Support Activities|2787| |**Total**||9023| ## **RECEPTION AUDIT 2023/24** |**1**|**Telephone**|1559| |---|---|---| |**2**|**Text Messages**|440| |**3**|**Visits**|262| |**4**|**Drop In**|2223| |**5**|**Facebook Messages**|660| |Total||5144| **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **Participation, Partnership, Co-operation & Collaboration** This year Women’s Centre Derry continued in its role as a key community development leader and women’s equality organisation in the region. We worked locally, nationally and internationally with agencies and organisations including the following: **21 Training** **A2 Art Space Alliance for Choice Active inclusion Aghabrack Community and district Association AMH New Horizons Foyle Atlas Women’s Centre Aware NI Ballybeen Women’s Centre BBC Children In Need Belfast Met Benbradagh Women’s Group Benedy Women’s Group Bradley’s Pharmacy** **Bog & Brandywell Health Forum Cedar Foundation Churches Trust Churchdown Community Association Chrysalis Women’s Centre City & Guilds Citizens Advice Community Foundation Ireland CPCAB** **Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership Crevagh Women’s Group Curryneiran Women’s Action Committee Department for Communities (DfC/VCD) Department for the Economy (DfE) ESF Department of Education Department of Health Department of the Taoiseach - Shared Island Unit Derry Chamber of Commerce Derry City & Strabane District Council DCSDC - Equality Assurance Forum DCSDC– Good relations Multi Agency Forum DCSDC- ESF local forum Derry Well Women Derry Youth & Community Workshop Disability Action Dove House** **Dunluce Family Centre Dress for Success Early Years Team – WHSCT Early Years – the organisation for young children Eden Place Arts Centre- Pilots Row Education Authority (EA) Western Region Enterprise Northern Ireland European Union / ESF Falls Women’s Centre Forum for Adult Learning NI (FALNI) First Source First Steps Women’s Centre Footprints Women’s Centre Foyle Jobs & Benefits Foyle Foodbank Foyle Women’s Aid Foyle Women’s Information Network Focus Project Galliagh Women’s Group Gas Yard Centre** **Glenelly House Global Horizons Greater Shantallow Partnership Greenway Women’s Centre Holywell Trust Hill Crest I am Self-Care IEB Software Jobs Direction Jungle King Kilcooley Women’s Centre Libraries Ni Lisnagelvin Women’s Group ME4Mental Mears Migrants Forum Millennium Forum** **Minding Mums Mummy Fit by Alice National Women’s Council of Ireland Newbuildings Women’s Group NIACRO NI Open College Network (OCNNI) NINPN** ## **Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action** **(NICVA) Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network (NIRWN) North West Baps** **North West Community Network** **North West Islamic Association** **North West Regional College NSPCC** **Now Group Old Library Trust Orchardville** **ParentNI PSNI Pink Ladies Public Health Agency (PHA) Rainbow Project Rapid Ltd Recovery College Relate NI Right Time Right Place RNIB School Age Mothers Network (SAM’s) Shankill Women’s Centre Shared Island Unit – Dept of the Taoiseach Shepherds View Young Parents Project Select Computer Systems St. Coulombs Park House Strabane Community Project Strabane Ethnic Community Association Women’s Group Strathfoyle Women’s Activities Group - SWAG Surestart St Vincent DePaul Tesco** **The Bytes Project The Conservation Volunteers The Junction Time for Me Women’s Group Training for Women Network (TWN) Triax Skills North West Ulster supported Employment Ltd Virtual Community College Ireland (VCC) Volunteer Centre Waterside Women’s Centre Waterside Neighbourhood Renewal Western Childcare Partnership Western Health and Social Care Trust** **Windsor Women’s Centre** **Womens Information Northern Ireland (WINI) Women’s Regional Consortium Women’s Resource Development Agency (WRDA) Women’s Support Network (WSN) WOMEN’S TEC Youth Action** **Collaboration with 139 different organisations** ## **Organisation Development** ## **Organisation & Staff Development 2023/24** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Strategic Planning
April FALNI
Standardisation Training SNW
Health Improvment
Femcom
Paediatric First Aid
Cost of Living Crisis
May
Evide Training
Refugee Relocation
1-1 Counselling Induction Training
June Future for Resettlement and
Integration in NI
Funding Stream
Community Safety
July Safeguarding Training
Community of Practice Shared
Knowledge
August SNW Education Women
Peri Natal Mental Health
Makaton
September
Planning for Under 1s
Tutor Standardisation Meeting
PeacePlus Funding
Women in Debt
Money Helper to support women
October
Henry Programme
Maternal Mental Health
Tender Training
November Gender Budgeting Training
Introduction to Autism Awareness
Global Development Delay
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- Gender Budgeting Training Mental Health First Aid Food hygiene - **January** Mental Health First Aid Food hygiene OCNNI Assessor Training Labour Market Partnership Designated Safeguarding Training Perinatal Support Autism and spectrum conditions - **February** Asylum Seekers & Refugees in NI Career Employment Early Years childcare setting ESOL City and Guilds Nutrition Fire Safety and Risk Assessment Training Designated Child protection - **March** Community of Practice Good relations Refugee Transition Peri Natal Mental Health **256 hours CPD & Staff Development completed 2023/2024** **December** Education Women Funding NW ## **Workshops, Seminars & Highlights of 2023/24** ## **Event** |||Women Centre Derry Strategic Planning|**January**|BBC The View Interview|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Womens Regional Consortium||ESOL Approved City & Guilds|| ||**April**|Womens Centre Childcare Fund
Partnership Success North West||Early Years Toddler Room|| |||Induction|**February**|Women in community Research|| |||Chambers/ Women in Leadership Event||Poverty Research|| |||Diversity and inclusivity||Peri Natal Mental Health Team|| |||||Care NI carer & Career event|| ||**May**|NICVA/NWCN Funding Crisis||Sustainability- Magill Family Trust|| ||**June**|Secretary of State Womens Funding
Community Education Research Focus|**March**|Home Office Visit - Integration
Peri Natal Mental Health|| |||Group||Success North West Event -|| |||Executive Office - Refugee||Education outcomes|| |||resettlement
Grow Fund Donation Visit||International Womens Day Event|| |||FWIN AGR Conference -Womens Aid|||| |||services|||| |||WCD Annual General Meeting|||| ||**July**|DfC Infrastructure Review
SNW Partnership|||| |||Womens Aid Services|||| |||BAME Community of Practice|||| |||MAS 1 Event Outcomes||**44 Events**|| ||**August**|Deputy Secretary of State/Sinead
McLaughlin/Working Well Being DfC||**896 People**|| |||VAWG Focus Group - Consultation||**2023/2024**|| ||**September**|strategy|||| |||Debt inclusion - DfC, NICVA, DCSDC,|||| |||Citizen Advice Bureau|||| |||Needs analysis Good relations|||| ||**October**|Alcohol Licensing Review Meeting|||| |||Eradication of poverty Panel|||| |||Fundraising Event|||| ||**November**|Needs analysis Good relations|||| |||Alcohol Licensing Review Meeting|||| |||Eradication of poverty Panel|||| |||MAS Regional peri Natal|||| |||WRDA AGR 50 Years celebration|||| ||**December**|Success North West EMO Networking|||| |||Women in Debt|||| **WISER (ni) is a community interest company (CIC) set up to develop social enterprise in women’s innovation, skills, education and research.** ## **Childcare** **WISERni provided Wiser childcare for 27 individual children providing over 2500 hours of childcare.** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **Accredited Training in community** **WISER delivered 7 accredited training courses to 85 participants to raise funds for WISERni. Courses delivered were:** - **Level 1 Makeup Level 1 Hair Styling Level 1 Upcycling Level 1 Nail Art Level 1 Supporting Children's Learning Level 1 Computerised Accounts** **Money raised through WISERNI activities will go towards supporting Women Centre Derry with running costs and provide key services for women and children. This year money raised enabled Women Centre Derry to provide a 1-1 counselling service for women with access to childcare. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the services provided this year, it has made a great difference to the women and families of Derry.** WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Denise Doherty (Chairperson) Kathy Colhoun (TreaSu￿r> Or Clionagh Boyle Geraldine Compton Roisin Hegarty Dina Gomaa Saorla Boyle (Appointed 28 June 2023) Secretary Sharon McLaughlin Charlty number NIC100187 Company number N1033263 R6gl8t•r•d offlc• 8eibhinn House 5 Guildhall Street Dery BT48 6BB Auditor Moore (Nl) LLP 21r23 Clarendon Street DerrylLondondery 8T48 7EP Bankorn Bank of Ireland 27 Culmore Road Londondery 8T48 8J8 Solicltors Babingtons Solicitors 9 Limavady Road Londonderry BT47 6JU WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Vlomens Centre Derry Ltd (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2024 which Comprise the statement of ffinancial activities. the balance sheet and the noles to Ihe financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, induding Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting standa￿ applicable in the UK and Republic of I￿land (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the Charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, induding its income and expenditure, for the year then ended., have been property prepared in accordance wth United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practlce,. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Bas18 for oplnlon We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Stsndards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs Trsponsitslities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with Ihe ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of Ihe financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclu81ong relatlng to golng concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concem basis of accounting in the preparalion of Ihe financial stalements is appropriate. Based on the work we have perfomed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authotised for issue. Our resp)nsibililies and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Inforniation The other information comprises the infomation included in the annual report other than the financial ststements and our auditor's report Ihereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except lo the extent othe￿iSe explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance condusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so. Consider whether the other infomiation is malerially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identrfy such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise lo a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we Conclude that there is a material misslatement of this other information, we are required lo report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companles Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit.. the infomalion given in the Trustees. report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared, which includes the directors. report prepared for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial slatements.. and the directors. report induded within the Trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD Matters on whlch wè are requlred to report by exceptlon In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit. we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report induded wrthin the Trustees, report. We have nothing lo report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 20C6 requlres us to report to you if. in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept. or retums adequate for our audit have not been re￿iVed from branches not visited by us: or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or certain disclosures of truslees. remuneration speafied by law are not made., or we have not received all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audit- or the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the finanual statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. Respon8lbllltie8 of Trustses As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees, responsibililies. the Trustees. who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as Ihe Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstalement. whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial slalemenls. the Tnjstees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability lo continue as a going concern. disdosing. as applicable, matters related to going Concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemative but to do so. Audltorf• re8ponsibllltles for the audlt of the financlal statements Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the finanaal statements as a whole are free from material misstatemenl, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditor's report that indudes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstalemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered material rf. individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the eLY)nomic decisions of users laken on lh6 basis of these financial statements. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, induding fraud, is detailed below. Extent to whlch the audlt was consldered capable of detectlng Irregularftles. Includlng fraud The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstalemenl of the financial statements due to fraud,. lo oblain suffioent appropriate audtl evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misslatemenl due lo fraud, through designing and implemenling appropriate responses to those assessed risks. and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibilty for the prevention and detection of fraud rests wrth both management and Ihose charged with govemance of the charitable company. Based on our understanding of the charitable company and its operating environment, we detemined that the most significant frameworks which have a dire¢1 impact on the preparation of the financial statements are those relaled to the reporting framework. {FRS 102, the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, the Charity SORP and the Companies Act 2006). Additionally, we concluded that there are significant laws and regulations in relation lo the company's tharitable status and activities of which nonthcompliance may have a material effect M the financial statements. We assessed the susceptibilty of the charitable companvs ffinancial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur. including evaluating management's incentives and opportunities to manage eamings or influence the reported results. From the results of our assessment, we determined that the principal risks of fraud relate to posting inappropriate joumal entries and use of charity funds for purposes outside of restrictions imposed by the donor. In common with all audits under ISAS (UK), we are required to perform specific prcredures to respond to the risk of management override. WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD Audlt response to rlsks Identlfled As part of an audit in accordan￿ wrth ISA$ (UK) we exerase professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included.. We oblained an understanding of the Charitable company's intemal control systems in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the orcumstances, but nol for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effeGtiveness of the charilable company's internal control. We oblained an understanding of how the charitable company complies with relevant laws and regulations. including those as a result of its registration with the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland and charitable slalus with HM Revenue & Customs . by making enquiries of managemenl and those charged with governance. Enquiry of management, Ihose charged with govemance and the entty's soli(itors around actual and potential lrtigation and daims. Enquiry of entity staff to identify any instances of nonwcompliance viith laws and regUlat￿nS. Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misslatement due to fraud Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with govemance Reviewing financial stalemenl disdosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We test the completeness of income to address the risk of fraud in relation to revenue recognition Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appfopriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of signifunt Iransactions thal are unusual or oulside the normal course of business. Auditing ihe risk of use of charity funds outside of restrictions imposed by the donor by review of funding letters of offer lo identify restrictions, and review of funding daims ￿pared by management to check compliance with restrictions. We communicated relevant laws and regulations and potential fraud risks lo all engagement team members, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance wtth laws and regulations throughout the audit. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. the less likely we would become aware of it. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberale concealment through collusion. forgery, intentional omissions. misrepresentations or the override of intemal control. A further desrJiption of our responsibiltlies is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. https.'Il wMv.frc.org.ukJaudttorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditors report. Use of our report This report is made solety to the charitable ￿MpanY'S members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might stale to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to stale to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibilty to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body. for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Joh radley (Senior Statu Auditor) for and on behalf of Moore (Nl) LLP 26 June 2024 Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor 21r23 Clarendon Street DerylLondonderry BT48 7EP WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Current financlal year Unrestrlcted Unrestricted funds funds g•neral deslgnated 2024 2024 Re8trlcted funds Totsl Total 2024 2024 2023 NotoB Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 72,522 6,724 72,522 335,864 9,599 615,873 329,140 Totsl Income 79,254 329,140 408,394 625.472 Expend￿r0 on: Charitable activities 64.879 17,149 320,778 402,806 539,979 Total eX￿ndIture 64.879 17.149 320,778 402,806 539.979 Net Incomel{expendlturn) 14.37S (17,149) 8,362 5,$88 85.493 Transfers between funds (11,754) 11,754 Net rnovement In funds 2,621 117,149) 20,116 5,588 85,493 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances al 1 April 2023 293,384 469,364 53,556 806,304 720,811 Fund balance# at 31 March 2024 296,005 442,216 73,672 811,892 806,304 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed asset8 Tangible assets 12 446.231 465,713 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 35,507 360.696 66.441 301.724 386,203 368.165 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 14 (20,542) (27.574) N•t current assets 365,661 340,591 Total aM•t• le•• currnnt Il•bllltle• 811.892 806,304 811,892 806,304 The funds of the charlty Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds - general Unrestricted funds - designated 17 73.672 296.005 442,216 53,556 293,384 459,364 811,892 806,304 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the TTUStees on 26 June 2024 Denise Doherty Trustee hairperson) Kathy Colh Truste• un (Treasur8r) Company registration number N1033263 (Northern Ireland) WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income from donatlons and legacles Unrestricted furKIs 2024 Unrestrfcted funds 2023 Donations and gifts 72.522 9,599 Donatlons and gifts GROW Fund WISER NI CIC The Communty Foundation - Kingsbridge Foundation Other 36.000 25,992 6,000 5,530 6.331 3,268 72,522 9,599 Income from charltsble actlvltl Unrestrlcted Re8trlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unre•trlcted Re8trlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Courses and craft income Performance related grants 6,724 6,724 10,307 10,307 329,140 329,140 605,566 605,566 6,724 329.140 336.864 10,307 605,566 615,873 Perfomianc• related grants analysSs 2024 2023 Depl for the Economy- PROSPER 4 Dept for Communities- VCD Dept for Communities - Regional Support UKSPF - Success NW project Derry Cty & Strabane District Council National Lottery Community Fund - Women's Regional MAS programme National Lottery Community Fund - Recover Rebuild Renew BBC Children in Need Other 305,312 110,512 33.120 102,615 29,498 32,999 4,000 20,835 108,585 23,538 7.070 4,500 31,097 77,105 32,795 11.125 329,140 605,568 WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income from Invèstments Unrestrlctsd un￿strICted funds funds 2024 2023 Interest receivable Expendlture on charllable actlvltles Charltsble activities 2024 Charltable acllvlties 2023 Dlrect costs Staff costs Depreciation and impairment Project expenses Property costs Repairs and maintenace offi￿ costs Advertising, marketing and publicty Travel expenses Staff training Insurance Consumables Bank charges General expenses 239.003 19,483 39,304 11,098 6,401 16,629 456 317,888 20.144 72,749 15,125 21,366 13,554 1,469 - i i 707 33 7,698 1.883 579 3,581 849 350 7,453 3,458 509 5,104 346,855 480,018 Share ol 8UPPOrt and governance costs (see nots 7) Support Governance 51,151 4,800 55.181 4,800 402,806 539,979 Analy8ls by fund Unreslrided funds- general Unrestricted funds- designated Restricted funds 64,879 17,149 320,778 14.248 17.149 508,582 402,806 539,979 WOMENS CENTRE DERRY LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 17 Restrlcted funds The restricted funds of the tharty comprise the unexpended balances of donatK)ns and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At 1 Aprll 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2024 Dept for Communrties- VCD Dept for Communities- Regional Support UKSPF - Success NW project Derry City & Strabane Distri Council WHSCT- SEEDS HFNI Halifax Foundation OCN NI National Lottery Community Fund - Recover Rebuild Renew 88C Children in Need National Lottery Community Fund - Women's Regional MAS programme 102.615 1113,015) 10.400 914 29,498 32.999 131.429) 132.999 1.017 4,000 360 3,740 2.970 (4.282 (2,816) (1,08S (3.025 282 9,400 3,588 6,944 6,243 65 13,085 20.502 108.586 23.538 177.529} <34.860) 44.141 9.180 6,067 20,836 119,738) 7.164 63,566 329,140 1320,778) 11.754 73,672 PrnvI0￿ year: At 1 Aprll 2022 Incomlng Resource• rnsource8 expended Transfern At 31 March 2023 Oept for the Economy - PROSPER 4 Depl for Communities- VCD Depi for Communities- Regional Support Oery Cty & Strabane Dislrid Council Childeare Partnership Nl WHSCT- SEEDS Dept for the Economy- ESOL NI (VPRS) HFNI Halifax Foundation National Lottery Community Fund BBC Children in Need Regional Women's Centres Partnership- MAS project Community Foundation Ireland Screwfix Foundation 402 305.312 110.512 (207,180) (116,932) (98.534) 6.420 33,120 (32.206) 914 2,588 4.500 1,725 9,400 (7.088) (1,725) 9,400 (2,460) (545) 4.133 3,588 13,595 16.960 77,105 32.795 (77.615) (29,253) 13,085 20.502 2,931 2.075 31,097 {26.503) {2.075) (s,￿10) (1,458) 6,067 50,144 605,566 ($08,582) (93.572) 53,556