Charity nurnber: NIC 101247 Company number: N1022926 Derry Well Women Limited (A eompany limited by guarantee) Directors report and finaneiAI statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Derry Well Women Limlted (A company limited by guarantee) Legal and administrative information Charity number NIC 101247 XR 35546 N1022926 Company regislration number Business Address 17 Queen Street D¢rry BT48 7EQ Registered Offiee 17 Queen Street De BT48 7EQ Directors Pauline Mcclenaghan Philomena Mahon (Chairy)¢rson) Sinead Callan {Treasur¢r) Mary Diamond (Secretary) Philomena Melaugh (Resigned 22106123) Carolyn Jain (Resigned 22106123) Tara Boyle (Vice Chairperson) Nuala Doherty Paula Barr Catherine Meehan Grainne Mc Laughlin Sarah Kelly Marie Claire Logue (Appointed 22106123) Sandra McNeill (Appointed 22106123) Secretary Mary Diamond Auditor5 McGroarty Mccafferty & Company 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry BT48 6JX Bankers Ulster Bank Lid Da Vinci Complex Culmore Road Derry BT48 8JB Solicitors Kelly & Corr Solieitors 2c Clarendon Street Derry BT48 7ES
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Strueture, Governance and Management l. Governlng Document5 Dery Well Women is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporat¢d on 31" Oclober 1989 and registered as a Charity with the Northem Ireland Charity Commission on 19th January 2015 Charity Number NIC 101247 (fomerly registered with HMRC UK Charity No. XR35546). The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Asso¢iation. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceedin8 £1. 2. Reerullment and Appointment of Board of Direelors The subscribers to the Memorandum of Association of the Company and such other persons as ar¢ admitted to membership in accordance with the articles should be members of the company. No person shall be admitted as a member of ihe company unless sth¢ is approved by the directors. Ev¢ry pcr50n who wishes ¢0 become a member shall deliver lo the company an application for membership in such foTm as the directors require. Board members are elected to serve for a period of up to three years after which they must b¢ re-e11ed at the next Annual G¢neral Meeting. Sinead Callan and Tara Boyle are Tequired to stand down by rotation and are putting themselves forward for re-election at the AGM to be held on 6th Jun¢ 2024. Derry Well Women's charity work inevitably fo¢use$ on women's healih. health promotion, health education and addressing health inequalities. The Board, therefore, seeks to ensur¢ thal the needs of women in relation to their specific health issues are appropriaiely reflected and addr¢ssed through the Skills, experience, and knowledge of the m¢mb¢rs, To enhance the membership. th¢ Charity has supported the activ¢ participalion of its clients and valued the input of their own experi¢n¢¢ to steer the work of the Charity. Traditional skills related to healthcare and childcare are w¢ll represented on the Board, including Primary Care, Research, Social Work. Childcare, Family Law, Health Visiling* Nursing and Counselling. There is also a generic skills base ineluding a¢counlancy, le8al, education• policy development, child development and Community development. Board members are requested to provide a list of th¢ir skills (updated each year) and in the cvent of skills bein8 lost due to retiremeni, individuals are approached to offer themselves for ¢le¢lion to the board. 3. Induction and Tralnlng of Board Members Board members are usually familiar with Ihe practical work of th¢ Charity, having been encouraged to read background infomiation on th¢ Charity and by meeting with other Board members and staff. Additionally, new members ar¢ invited to attend indu¢tion session5 which are jointly led by the Chairperson and General Manager and cover: The roles and responsibilities of board Members Thc main documents which set out the operational framework of the Charity, including: Memorandum and Articles of Association. Resourcing the organisation and staying abreast with the current financial position as set out in the latesi published accounts. Strategic Plans Ethos of Derry Well Women Derry Well Women Poli¢ies/Procedures On appointh)ent Directors are required io.. Complete a" fit and proper'declaration. Complete an Access Nl clearance check. Complete a Confli¢t-of-Interest forn).
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Under- take training related to designated roles i.e. Child Protection, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Recruilment, Risk Management and Governance. Annual strategic planning meetings are also held wilh the Board staff and clients. The specifi¢ r¢5ponsibilities of the Board are to: Fomiulate policies fand maintain an overview of organisational direction. Set strategic aims and objectives. Provide leadership mentoring and support lo fa¢ililale the implementation of aims objcctives and corporale policies. Provide a Ibne of accountability for staff casual staff and volunteers. Ensure good governance including risk management, ethical standards and quality assurance. A procedures manual has been produced for the control and management of financial systems and procedures wiihin the organisation. 4. Risk Management In February 2014 the Management Board signed off the revised Risk Register and Continuity Plan for 2014. This was reviewed in 2024. Phil Mahon was appointed and a¢ls as Designated Committee GoveTnance and Risk Assessment Offi¢er. With the onset of Corona Virus and Covid 19 in mid- Mah 2020 Derry Well Women wa5 required to work to and adopt DHSS guidelines and practice relaled to COVID -19 Infection Prevention and Control. All risk assessment and Health and Safety policies wer¢ reviewe(L and new policies written to reflecl social distancing and hygiene requirements. S. Maln¢alnlng Flnan¢lal Stablllty In 2023Q024. Ihe Board primarily focussed on applications to grant making trus1$ and attracling charilable giving. These initialiv¢$ have led to the development of a new framewo for the expanded delivery of our core programmes including the rationalisation of some services, effective partnership working lo maximiw Current resourc¢s, ¢xtending our services lo oiher venues and locations. and d¢v¢loping our Stralegic Plan for 202312026 which ensur we continue to deliver within the limitations of funding r¢slraints. Significant funding was received from the National Lottery Charities Board People and Communilies, BBC Children in N¢¢d, Trusthouse Foundalion, Scr¢wfix, Halifax Foundation, Souter Trnst, Palhways, Childcare Partnership• U15ter Gardens, Beatri¢e Laing Foundation WG Edwards Charitable Foundation and Depi of Health through CFNI. This effort has ensured there has been minimal impact on the financial stability and strengthen¢d Ihe organisation's ability and capacity io deliver on its stat¢d aims for the next three years. April 2023 10 Mah 2024 saw continued delivery on our contract with the Western Health and Social Care Trust with an overall performance of delivering health improvement programmes to 2609 women and children. A con¢ra¢t r¢view was carried out in Ortober 2023 with contra¢t value receivin8 a 3Y• inflalionary uplift for 23- 24 10 £135,423.01. D¢rry Well Women continued delivery on our contracl with the WHSCT Talking Therapie5 to deliver ¢ounselling io women with mild lo moderate depression. This contract was worth up to £15,000 in 202312024. In March 2024 w¢ completed our fourth year of four-year funding from VSS. Derry Well Women continued to receive uplifted Pathways funding through Early Years the Organisation for Young Children to support the Creche Assistant post to March 2024. Additional funding was secured io support the w>ital costs of reroofing Ihe Creche area. Managlng Finan¢ial Rlsks Iniernal control risks are minimised by the implemeniaiion of financial policies and procedures for separate authorisation of all transa¢iions and payments. Procedures are in place to ¢nsurc ¢ompliance with health and safety of staff, volunt¢¢r3, Clients and visitors to the centre.
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Our audil of acuntS is carried out by independent audiiors appointed through a compelitive lendering process (Mc Groarty Mc CalTerty & Co 202312024) and our monthly payroll is processed by a member of staff from firm of accountants Moor¢ Stephens on a contrd¢lual basis overseen by our Treasurer who authorises monthly onlin¢ BACS paymenls. 7. Organisational Structure Dery Well Women Ltd currently has a Board of12 Directors who meet at least l O times a year and is responsible for establishing policies overseeing th¢ir implemenlation and inforniing the strategic direction of the organisation. At present the board has 12 members from a variety ofprofessional and community backgrounds relevant to the work of Dery Well Women. The overall organisational structure and stsff levels have been addressed in a way which is both realistic and practical to meet the demands it faces. and tsking into consideration ihe erjvironmenl in which the organisation must now operate, A scheme of delegalion is in place and day-to-day responsibility for the provision of ihe services rests with the Manager along with Programme Cs)ordinator's and the Finance and Administration OlCerS. The Manager has responsibility for the strategic and day-to-day operational management of ih¢ c¢ntr¢, resourcing programmes, providing individual support and supervision to the staff team ensuring the leam continue to develop iheir skills and working practices in line with best pra¢lire. Slaff implement Board strategy and policies and work to ¢l¢ar programme5 of work and job descriptions to meet the objectives of the organisaiion. Staff are dir¢¢tly accountable to and report lo ih¢ Board. Staff receive regular line management and support and supervision provided by board otTi¢¢rs and Manager. Derry Well Women operates within the NICVA code of good governance and within a framework of professional and procedural standards tn¢luding British Associalion of Counselling & Psychotherapy, PHA Standards, VSS Minimum Standards, and DHSS&PS Nl Childminding and Day Care Standards. 8. Related Parties and Pollcles Insofar as it is complementary to thc organisation's objec14 tkry Well Women is guided by l)oth regional (DHSS & PSNI) PHA and local (WHSCT) policy. Derry Well Women works to minimum slandards as set by PHA and BACP in relation to coun$elling and psycholherapy, complementary therapies, mental health services and DHSS&PS minimum standards in relation to Childcare and PHA siandards in relation to Gov¢manc¢ and service delivery. Dery Well Women works in partnership with statutory. voluntary, community and independent services to facilitate referral, service development and mutual support systems. This year Derry Well Women specifically partnered wilh the Western Health and Social Care Trusl, Action Cancer, Advice Northwest, Cancer Focus, SWELL, Care for Cancer Omagh. Macmillan Cenlre, Ulster University, Victims Survivors S¢rvice, Open College Network, WHSCT Psychological Hub, Altnag¢lvin Hospilal, ROSA Thrive, Early YeaTS the Organisation for Young Children, Fiona Boyle Asso¢iates, Women'5 Aid and VSS, lo deliver some of our projects and programmes, avail of training and share best practice. Derry Well Women Co-chairs the Emolional Health & Well Being and Suicide Strategy Implementation Group and Co-chairs The West¢rn Cancer Locality Partnership Group. Dcry Well Women works with these organisations and other groups of women to develop and deliver locally relevant health improvement programmes. 9. Policies Financisl Policies & Procedures Financial Statement Polic FinancTal S stems Procedure Polic rocedure for Poli¢ for Cash Handlin Procurem¢ntJTenderin Purchasin Procedure ¢ash Polic & Procedure
Derry Well Women Limited {A company limited by guarantee) Rationales." Rent, Insuran¢¢, Electricity, Telephone, Oil, Water, Salaries Retention of Do¢umen¢s Polic Staff travevmileage expenses Policy Tutor/Fa¢ililalor Travel Allowance Asset Man ement Poli¢ Reserves Polic Sala Review Polic Mana ement Committee Manual Conflict of Interest Polic Alcohol and Dru Polic Confid¢ntialil Polic Disci lina Polic & Procedure Fair Em ment Poli Dismissals Procedure e Discrimination Poli¢ Disabili Dis¢rimination Polic Domestic Violence Polic I Procedure ortunities Polic Grievance Polic & Procedure 14andlin and Assessin Criminal Conviction Infomiation Induction for Staff and Volunteers Leave of Absence Polic Lone Worker Polic Mana in Sickness at Work Polic No Smokin Poli¢ Recruitment of Facilitators Recruitment Polic & Procedur¢ Staff Develo ment & Trainin Polic Whistle Blowin Polic Volunteer Polic WorklLife Balan¢e Flexible Workin Work laee Menial Health Polic Mana in Internal Conflict Gifts and Hos itali Polic Redundanc Polic Eva¢uation Procedure Health and Safe Polic Risk Mana ement Poli¢ & Procedures Suicide Risk Poli and Procedures Vulnerable Adults Protection from Abuse Polic Safe uardin our Children and You Referrals Poli¢ 70tialed Time Out Polic Protect Life Polic Serious Adverse Incident Re Com laints Polic Data Protection Poli¢ and Procedure Emaivlntemet and Tel hone Poli Environmental Poli¢ Mobile Phone Poli¢ Publici Polic and Strate Social Media Absence of Crech¢ Coordinator Polic Accidents Prevention Re ortin & Notification Poli Additional Nccds Polic Admissions Polic 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. Mana ement Board Personnel Pollcles Polic & Procedure Health & Safet Counsellln and Procedure for Counsellors ortin CeTreral Creche S eeifie Policles
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Adverse Incideni Re rtin All¢ ations a ainst Staff Polic Promotin Positive Behaviour Polic Collection of Children Polic Email Inlemet Tele one Poli¢ Evacuation Procedure First Aid Food and Drink Induction for Staff and Volunteers Infection Control Line Man8 ement Mana ement & Re lac¢ment of la Mana ement of Records Polic Mana ement of Emer encies Management of Risks associaled with the care of individual service users Meelin Children's Individual Needs Mcnu Plannin Parental Conseni Polic Parents Acces5 to Records Polic Partici ation Polic Personal Care & Toiletin Photo ra h & Video ra Pla Polic Procedure on Staff Use of Mobile Phones Proleciin Children and Work¢rs Polic Risk Polic Refer lo Risk Poli in General Policies Safe uardin our Children Poli¢ Refer to Genernl Poli¢ies Securi of Settin Poli Settlin in Polic Tri s Polic Use of Student Guidanc¢ 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. ui ment 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Polic h Polic To ensure good governance, the Committee updated the Risk Regisler and developed five new policies.. Serious Adverse Incident Reporting; Proteci Life Policy: Age Discrimination Policy; Disability Discrimination Policy and Fair Employment Policy. This year ihe Br)ard also reviewed and updaied the Complaints Policy and financial policies as required. Financial Systems Policy Financial Statement Regisler of Interests Cash Handling Asset Management Travel Policy Rel¢niion of Docum¢nts Policy Reserves Policy Purchasing Procedures Procurement Policy Petty Cash Policy Gifts and Hospitality Policy Fraud Policy
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guArantee) 10. Purpose of Derry Well Women To promot¢ the physical and mentsl health of women in Derry and surrounding area irrespective of class, race or religion by- _ (i) Financin8 and administering a centre which shall be known as The D¢]ry Well Women which will Provide premises for a range of services run by and for women. Establishing a health education programme for women in the Dery area. Our core aim is lo empower women to help us shape responses to meet th¢ir health needs, and to work in partnership with them and olher agencies to deliver services which are evidenced based and rooted in best practice and address unmet need. Wc are advocales for a gender approach lo identifying the deieminants of women's health and wellbeing. and for the need to devis¢ ¢ross cutting programmes tailored to the ¢haracierislics of our catchment area. Our approach i5 underpinned by the goals of.. Providing a leadership focus for gender specifi¢ health care. Making health and social care systems work better for women. Leveraging change in policy and where and how care is provided, and Building a knowledge base to empower women in choi¢¢$ r¢lating io their health and wellbeing. Iv Our programmes address th¢ main causes of morbidity and rnorlality as identified by the Women's EU Conv¢ntion - ¢ardiovascularlrespiratory disease. cancer, mentsl illness, osteoporosis and diabeles. Our programmes are developed for a range of targeted groups, in¢ludin8 lone paren1& new mothers, older women and Carers. Our programmes are designed to also address unmet need including eating disorders, women who ¢xperience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and women managing long-terni conditions. In contextualising p)licy to Ial circumstances and in listenin8 10 the needs expressed by women Ihe services we provide are: Counselling Mental Health Improvement Programmes CaT¢rs Support I Self Help Promoting positive mental health and wellbein8 Programmes for viclimlsurvivors of trauma Supporting Mothers and Childr¢n programmes Cancer Programmes Prevenlalive Health Education and Lifestyle Frailty Programme5 addr¢ssing the needs of women with early dementia and their carers. Complementary Therapies and Holistic approach to health Advocacy for change and tackling inequalities. Chronic Illness Management Clinics and Screening programmes Promoting Social Inclusion Schools Educalion programmes Training practitioners I l. Stralegie Direction This y¢ar Dery Well Women implemented ils Strategic Plan for 2023- 2026. Thi5 plan was d¢v¢loped at all levels of the or8anisation and reflects our commitmeni to Ihe ¢o-produ¢tion and cesIgn of programmcs. The Current political, economic, and cultwal trend5 are harbingers of a period of transition in sl¢ty. De Well Women is also ¢ntering a period of transition. The Challenges include reiaining the leaming and experience of 35 year5 while introducing new personnel and exploring and testing n¢w ideas" sharing the learning of our unique programmes for women in a Siety emerging from ronflictj grappling with the new contexl while
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) maintaining our soclal justice model of engagement) growing and expanding our organisation by increasing the ethnic diversity, expanding ihe age profile and introducing programmes for ncglected areas of women's health ¢are. To emphasise the importance of these developments which are already undenyay, we have entitled this three-year plan "Managing Trdnsition" Mlssion Deny Well Women's mission Is lo jointly - identify and work collaboratively to engage with the physical. physiological, social, and spiritual health n¢eds and challeng¢s of women of all ages from thc Northwest of Ireland. We deliver on this mission firstly by providing a wide range of quality serrfices based exclusively on meeting women's needs and valuing their assets, using teams of health and social care professionals in collaboration wilh starr, volunteers, and servi¢¢ users, in a 5af¢, secure, and relaxing environment. Secondly* we campaign for and conlribute io changes in health care policy and practice. Thirdly, we embrare the WHO"Health for All" principles of equality, participalion, empowernient and partnerships in achieving improved health and well.b¢ing for women, and work in partnership with a range of agencies and community bodi¢s. Specifically> we pursue women's ¢quality and empowemient by involving our programme parti¢ipanls in th¢ co- producing of relevant h¢alth programmes moving the participant from needs approach to a rights approach. Co- production of healih programmes leading to ¢o- produclion of health and wellbein8 is the social juslice model which is al the heart of our mission. Stralegle Aim$ Having reflected on our mission, eihos and the conceptual framework underlying our work and having considered the slralegic ¢ontexl of Tapid and unpredi¢tabl¢ change, the Board of Derry Well Women agreed five strai¢8ic aims. To continue lo provide women with a women-centred health service which will improve th¢ health and wellbeing of women. famili¢s and community and recognises th¢ changing needs of women's health. To promot¢ social inclusion. to address health inequalities and improve health by meeling the specific healih needs of women generally and specifically marginalised 8roups of women including women victims of the conflict. To further refine ihe conceptual framework and embed the theory and practice of co-producing in the work of Derry Well Women. To conlinue to build and maintain a strategic complex of collaboralive partherships. To capture and share ihe leaming from the work of Dcry Well Women with women's health projects at home and abroad especially in post conflict societics. iv. These main aims are delivered through ihe maintenance of modern. professional and flexible structures designed to promote women's and community's health and well -being. The main objectives and activities for the year continued to focus upon the health needs of women and childr¢n as identified (hrough three approaches: Clarifying the major causes of morbidity and mortality in women whi¢h infonn departmental and governmental priortties for action. Identifying what women Ihemselves see as th¢ significant personal and community health issues on which ihey seek support or wish to act. 3. Meeiing priorities des¢ribed within regional and local strategies relating to promoting health and wellbeing of women and children including DHSS&PS Health and Well Being" Deliv¢ring Together
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) 2026" Care Matters in Northern Ireland, A Bridge io a Better Futur¢" 2007 DHSSPSNI, "Family Mallers, DHSS&PS "Making Life Bener" a whole system strategic framework for Public Health 2013 to 2023 "WesteTn Health and Social Care Trnst Infani Mental Health Sirategy" A Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland 2022-2023",DOH "Mental Health strategy" 2021 to 2031, DHSS&PS"C production Guid¢ Conn¢cting and Realising Value Through People" The major ¢au5e5 of morbidity and mortality in women in the W¢stem Trust area are ¢ardiovascular disease, can¢er, respiratory discase and mental ill health. The provision made by Deny Well Women in respect of these issues in ihe past year is categorised under the broad headings of: Counselling including referrals from the Psychological Hub and sp¢cialisms in Victims Survivor5 of the Troubles, Domeslic Violence. Pregnan¢y and Childbirth Loss, Cancer and Pre and Post T¢m]inalion Counselling. Support Self Hclp and Advocacy Inlegrated programmes of Care and Support for Specific Groups of Women Advocating for ChangclAddressing Health Inequalities Chroni¢ I Ilness Management Clini¢s and ScTeening ' Promoting Social Inclusion Promoting Women and Children Programmes Lead Partner in Cancer cOnnted Communities West. 12. Public Bencfit The direct benefits which flow from this PUTpose and aims include: the improved health status of women in 8eneral and improved specific h¢alih oulcom¢s for women. an improvement in th¢ overall physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of women within the geographical area of Derry and sUoUnd1nS area. a reduction in social exclusion and an improvement in the health and social status of specifbc groups of vulnerable women. Ihe promotion of an underslanding of the gender specific health needs of women and advocaiing for policy change. These benefits are demonstrated by setting specifi¢ and measurable outcomes for servtces. by using a variety of feedback mechanisms in¢luding 5elf- reported health impTovement assessments e.g. psychometric tests, fonnal auditing of services, r¢gular independent ¢valuation of services and gathering both fomial and infornial service user feedback. This inforniation can b¢ found in our analysis of evaluation feedback, Annual Report, reports to funders, published Search and s¢rvi¢e evaluations. Risk auessment identifies minimum risks related to the delivery of services and thal miiigating controls and actions in relation to risk of malpraclicelpoor quality of car¢, non -disclosure. staff w¢lfare, breach of confidentiality or loss of data, human resources, misappropriation of funds and governance arrangements are in place (fully outlined in the Risk Registcr and Business Continuity Plan) and that the benefits far outweigh ihe minimum risks. The beneficiaries of this purpose are women living in Dery and surrounding aa$ who either self -refer or are referred with specific health Illnes iSsUe¢0ncernS on lo specific services and inierventions. There is additional benefit to health professionals, facililators, therapists. and counsellors who gain skills and experience which are transferrable to other settings and are of benefit to our beneficiaries. There is Ixn¢fil to Board Members which arises from a programme of training in good governance, finance, personnel management, risk management. There is benefit to staff and Board Members who can access specific servi¢es on an equal access basis which are provided to OUT beneficiaries. This benefit is tn¢idental and is necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to all our ben¢fJ¢iaries. 13. Northern Ireland Women's Health Strategy DWW welcomes the commitment from DOH to prioritise a focus on Women's Health. We are delighted to be working in partnership with DOH and Queens on this and look forward to engaging in a comprehensive listening ¢xercise Éo hear the priorities and perspectives on health issues from a divers¢ range of women from across Nl. We will remain in contact with DOH colleagues throughout lo ensur¢ that the analysis of the lislening exercise shapes the development of a Women's Health Strat¢gy for Nl which adopts a life course approach to women's health.
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Health Minisler Robin Swann has announced that Ihe Department of Health is supwrting an initiative to undertake a large-scale public list¢ning exercise on women's health in Northern Ir¢land. The public listening exercise is being conducted by Ikry Well Women, working in partnership with Queens University Belfast, and will lake place alongside the development of a Women'5 Health Action Plan, as announced by the Minister last month. Minister Swann said: "J Welcott Ilieposlllve slilft we are seang in ourpubllc conversallon ond uiiderslandiiig aboul won,$ heallh and wellbelngg and ihese ts5ues ere hlgh priorlilesfor my deparlmenl". "We waiil lo hear Ihelr vlews and uperlenees of ilie healihcare Syslem and how li should be sliapedgolng lorward". "BypMiiin8 women al Ilie tettlre of dlscusslons we can ensure ihal Ilielr volces are heard and iiial Ilmlled fuiids are approprlolely allgAed wllh prlorllle&" The Department has committed £10,000 funding ¢0 support the initiative which will involve surveys and focus groups with the public and voluntary and community se¢lor, as well as ¢ngagem¢nt with healthcare professionals, to hear about iheir experiences and priorities for women's health in Nl, The Women's Health Action Plan will build on ongoing initiatives across Health and Social Care and will identify the priority actions that can be taken forward within th¢ ¢urrent budget, as well as thos¢ T¢quiring additional investment. 14. In 2023n024 we dellvered services both In house and outreach to 2378 women and ehlldren. These women were expectant mums, young mothers) young wornen, older women, carers. wom¢n living with domestic abuse, post-natal depression, trauma, depression. anxiety, loss and bereavement, relationship issues and anxiety and depression in the aftemiath of the Coronavirus pandemic, These were women living with long Covid, living with chronic illn¢ss. living with a cancer diagnosis. Many were in poverty and facing a year of further hardships. All were committed to their own hcalth and well-being as well as that of their children and family and viewed D¢rry Well Women as a lifeline which promoted their health and well - b¢in& put Ihem and iheir children first and supported them to cope, to hope to Ihrive. This is borne out in the testimonials quoted throughout and at Ihe end of this report. We used a holistic approach to address all dimensions of women and children's well -being and considered all detemiinants on women's health medicin¢ management, diel, physi¢al a¢tlVity, Tisk avoidance, preventative measures, lif¢style and aclivity manag¢m¢ni, social participalion and wellness as well as considering external factors including housing money management housing etc. Supporting Women and Chlldren Derry Well Women Creche provides a safe, welcoming, in¢lusive, diverse environment fo¢using on children's mental health ensuring their physical, social, emotional, Cognitive and molor d¢velopment ihrough planned activities and free play in a fun environm¢nt with stimulaling resoUeS and areas helping the children with social intera¢tion, a sense of belonging and self-esteem, supportin8 mums enabling strong motherlchild relationships. Creche Aelivlt5es We supported children's developm¢nt through planned sessions of group activitie& free play and themed activities such as sensory play. W¢ purchased indoor and ouidoor resources including sensory resources, s¢nsory tent, sensory lighting, construction area items, large hard plastic house, ball run, dance scarves, sensory buddy, sensory chewable, bubbl¢ machine, Also pur¢ha5ed was a range of new baby sOUrceS including soft black and white floor lile4 two baby bouncers, Baby gym and Tummy tlme mat. 10
Derry Well Won]eD Limited (A company limited by guaranlee) Adivities such as messy play ¢nabled free expression, for exampl¢, floor painting, themed tuff trays. water play. Sand play is always available along with painting easel. It has been observed ihal children seem to have developed a range of sensory issues posl covid. Improving lh¢ EnvhroDmenL Th¢ 5¢1ting has been changed to a brighter, stimulating welcoming environment, with SOUrCeS and visual displays ihroughout the seiting. With funding secured from Screwfix, U151er Garden4 Souter, the Childcare Partnership and Beatrice Laing Foundation w¢ were able to reroof the creche and repaint all creche attas. Rcspite A much valued and sought after service for impoverished, vulnerable children and mothers. We have developed a waiting list, and each child gels a six-week session, if f¢¢1 a child could benefit from further sessions, the child will be pla¢ed back on the wailing list. Due to demand and waiting list we extended our respite in early June to: 6 children x 2 morning sessions per week 6 children x 2 afternoon sessions per week With child in¢ake rolaiin8 every 6 weeks. du¢ to the high demand, mum Can Te- refer if she fe¢ls she and her Child need more support. Sessions are delivered within the crèche, which is a safe, inclusiv¢, w¢l¢oming, nurturing environment. Our creche has been supported with ' Books Trust, this year where ihey provided Tr¢asure Ix)ok packs for all the ¢hildren attending the service, they also provide a lot of fr¢¢ downloadable resources online. A healthy snark is provided with frnil and water, or milk and sugar free yoghurt and all allergies are recorded and displayed. Snack lime is made fun with rhyme and props interacting with the story wall. Sessions ar¢ planned to help with children's sociallemotional, physical, cognitiv¢ and molor developmenl with a range of activities and stimulating resources encouraging peer interaction, a sense of belonging and pride, freedom to expr¢$s themselves, self-esteem, speech and lan8uagel¢ommunication and empathy towards others. All activilies are inclusive and planned around the children's likes. Activities includ¢ story & rhyme, music & mov¢m¢nt, messy play, sensory play, arts and crafts, problem solvin8 and fr¢e play. The world around us and nature. The room is planned in areas such as home corner, construction area, shop are4 soft playlsensory, tabletop play, art and messy play area, small world area and role playldress up and ¢alming and story area. Tuff trays are used for sensory play and themes are changed regular, e,g. sand, fak¢ grass, gulp, jelly• child friendly foam, animals and tractor8 cars and trucks, buckets and spades. Children enjoyed outdoor play with our recently purchased outdoor playhouse, ball run, and differenl Sized balls stimulating handleye coordination, sensory garden, slide. trikes, slide, see-saw and pushchairs. Children gain¢d stronger social ¢onn¢ction$, communication, ¢onfJd¢ncc. life skills. and resilience and family relations. Surnm¢r Scherne Three x one-week sessions in JulylAugust for 04-year-olds, Ihis keeps conlact with the families and support socially for the childr¢n as programmes during the summer are v¢ry limited for this age group within th¢ ar¢a. Sessions w¢r¢ planned indoor and outdoor. Outings to lo¢al parks and nalure trails, family outings were planned, and risk assessed. Indoor sessions included messy play. arts, fr¢¢ play. Story days took plare where a mum was invited inlo tell a story from a book or about her culture. We also included sensory days, role play, group activiti¢s, problem solving, and treasure hunts with magnifying glasses sear¢hing for bugs and hidden treasure. Sandlwaler play was included in everyday sensory. Mums, children and staff enjoyed a leddy bears picnics for one ofour family outing5 to coincid¢ wilh the Crafty Teddies workshop where the mums and children made their own special bear. Special days were celebrated and visually displayed. All aclivities were planned to be inclusiv¢ and centred on children's developmental need5 and spee¢h and ommunication. Family outings enabled families from impoverished circumstances to have a fun family outing during the summer holidays. li
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Summer Scheme and Outings East¢T Paty 29-04-23 Inhouse with easter bonnet making for children and siblings, an easter egg hunl, sensory play session, and healthy treats. In attendance was 21 children and 13 mums. Summer Trip 15-06-23 Jungle King. All ¢hildren, siblings and mums received lunch and a summ¢r gift, In attendance was 23 children and 14 mums. 15 Summer Scheme sessions 3 x I week sessions July 2 hour sessions, 6 children per session. In attendan¢e wa5 18 children over the 4 weeks. In lotal 64 children attended the creche this year participated and benefitted from the s¢rvi¢es and programmes we offer¢d this year. Stay and Play Progrgmme We delivered thr¢e x 4 week Stay and Play Prograrnmes to 124 Mums and their children. Th¢s¢ four-week programmes gave parents the opp)rtunity to explore messyls¢nsory play with their child and gain ideas of what can bc done ai home to further develop play skills and b¢gin io interact with other children. The programme made parents aware of how to develop their Child's speech through ¢on¢epts such as: 'commentatin8' when their child is playingtr rather than asking lots of questions. Parents and children explored Inusic and rhymes, throu8h 50nB and instruments. Parents and children had fun exploring physical play ihrough using a variety of items available in the home, ther¢fore, extending play io ilem$ which are low Cost or free. Creche Inspecilon May 2023 Extract from Creche and Childcare Inspecllon carrled out by the Western Heglth and Social Care Trust. "The Cenlre is reputable wiihin the local community, and it is evident th¢ organisation affords a high l¢v¢l of care to children. Wiihin the setting) safeguarding is afforded the highesl care and attention, and procedures continue to promot¢ the welfare and safety of the children in ils care. The organisation has a well-infornied staff team who continu¢ io provide a good quality Ghildrare experience for children and families in lhe local community". Mother and Baby Swim Programrne W¢ ran 17 X 6 Week Moth¢r and Baby Swim progrnmmes for 259 mums and their babies. The Programme aimed io remove any fears parent or child may have in water and cr¢ate an atmosphere of safety and fun. The programm¢ was delivered by a qualified and Access Nl checked instructor and we hired our local Templemor¢ Sport5 Complex and Foyle Arena. All participating babies had received Iheir baby vaccinaiions, The programmes enabl¢d parenls to support their baby in water confidence and build on skills for gradual child led subm¢rsion, Breastfeeding Support Group We delivered 31 sessions to 45 breastfeeding mums. The delivery of breasifeeding support has been under constant review this year with a Concerted effort to promote breastfeeding and ¢h¢ work of the group in Dcry Well Women. 12
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) With support from the health visitor and WHSCT w¢ have jointly run breastfeeding workshops for par¢nts as well as the support group. In recent monihs. our work to create a brea5tfeeding social hub facilitated by a health visitor and parent support worker provides invaluable practical support and peer support to mums. The objectives of the breastfe¢ding support group are: Promoting Suc¢essful Breastfeeding: Encourage and support mothers in establishing and maintaining successful breasifeeding relationships with their infants. Providing Education and Inforn]atton'. Offer evidence-based infonnation and education on breastfeeding lechniques, b¢n¢fi15, challenges, and solutions to empower mothers to make infornied decisions. Creating a Supportiv¢ Community: Foster a supportive environment where mothers ¢an connect with each other, share experience5, and offer emotional 5UPPOrt, r¢du¢ing feelings of isolation and enhancing confidence, Addressing Concerns and Challeng¢s: Address common breastfeeding concerns and challenges such as latch difficulties, milk supply issues, and nipple pain, providing Practical guidan¢e and reassurance, Promoting Maternal Well-being., Priorilize maternal well-being by addressing physical and emolional Concerns related to breastfeeding* promoting self-care practices, and offering resources for addilional support if n¢¢ded. Supporting Transition Periods: Provide support durin8 transitional periods such as returning to work or introducing solid foods, offering Buidance and strategies to navigate these changes while ¢ontinuing to br¢asifeed. Facilitaling Pe¢r Support: Encourage Peer-peer support among group members, fostering a sense of Camaraderie and shared underslanding, and promoting mutual encouragement and empow¢mi¢nt. Offering Professional Guidance: Provide access to qualified lactation consultants, healthcare professionals, or trained volunleer5 who can offer expert guidan¢¢, answer questions, and address specific breastfe¢ding challenges. Advocating for Breastfeeding Righis.. Advocate for policies and practices thal support brea5tfeeding moihers in the community. including workplace a¢commodation4 public breastfeeding acceptance, and access to breastf¢¢ding-friendly spaces. BAby Mas$ag¢ and Baby Reflexology We ran 6 programmes x 4 weeks x I hour Baby Massage ProgTamm¢s for 114 mothers with their babies and 6 programmes x I hour Baby Reflexology for 146 mothers with their babies. These programmes helped increase long terni bonding beeen moth¢r and Child as well as h¢lping with baby's digeslive issues such as colic, reflux and constipation. 13
Derry Well Women Limiled (A eompany limited by guarantee) Ante Natal Classes We ran 12 x 3 weeks anlenatal classes. The programmes aimed to support first time parents through pregnancy, and prepare them for labour, birth and Ihe early days ofbaby's life. It was an opportunity for pregnant mothers and their partners to gain knowledge of health in pregnancy and parent edueation. This was a particularly well iaken up service as a¢¢ess to prenatal support was seriously diminished over this period due to coronavirus. Two hundred and seventy-riv¢ parents were supported to: Think about who is there for support; Complete a birth plan; become aware of various birth positions. recognise the stag¢s and 5ign5 of labour; have knowledge of pain relief options available. prepare for getting to know your baby; discuss feeding Opiions and become aware of responsive feeding; discuss benefits and concerns regarding breasifeeding. Post Natal Depression Programme {Minding Mammy We delivered 3 x 8-week programmes. Twenty-two mums have been attending this group facilitaled by a health visitor and CBT practitioner. In addiiion lo weekly support and promotion of self-care throu8h CBT we introduced ¢omplementary therapies for ¢ach mum. Table lo demonstrate level$ of activity assoelated wlth Supporling Women and Chlldr¢n 202312024 Intervention Number of sessions per year Average Attendance per session Numbers of womenlchildren Breast Feeding Support Grou Bab Massa Attachment Pro rammes Mindin Mamm Grou Famil Time Ante Natal Class¢s obirthin Crèche Sta and Pla Mother and Bab Swim l O Interventlons 31 x Weekly sessions 31 45 6 x 4-week Pro 6 x 4-week Pro ammes 3 x 8 week sessions 2 Famil Events 12 x 3 weeks ro ramrnes I x 4-week ro ramme Dail session5 3x4week 17 x 6-we¢k To¢01 ammes 24 24 24 10 146 22 63 275 24 30 26 24 36 286 12 102 545 rammes 124 259 1136 amme5 15 Gender Specifie Interventlons There is much evidence to indicate the dctennining influence of women on family and community health status. We maintain and develop gender specific work which recognizes the role of women in tenn5 of community well-being. We particularly focus on issues peculiar to women including PMS, endometriosis, peTi natal supp)rt (both ante• and posl-natal), miscarriage, menopause and XUal health. Menopause Clinie and Information Sessions The menopause clinic continued at a reduced level du¢ to clinician unavailability for several months. To ensure that women wer¢ supported we introduced a fa¢ililated monihly support group. We also provided workplace talks to Children in Crossfire and E and l Engineering. 105 women were supported this year. 14
Derry Well Women Limited (A Company limited by guarantee) Pregnancy s5 and B¢r¢avement Counselling. In 202312024 18 women were supported by our pregnancy loss and bereavement service. All women are referred ihTOU8h the Childbirth and Pregnancy Loss Specialised Midwife with leaflets also available for women to access prior to discharge from hospitsl following a pregnancy or childbirth loss. Women self- refeed to Derry Well Women to seek counselling for a sp¢¢ific pregnancy or childbirth loss. The benefits ihat this service has provided these women have been simply invaluable in aiding iheir healing and recovery process. The support that women have r¢¢eived from Derry Well Women has enabled several of them to contemplate and even enter into any future pregnancies in a more positive state of mind thus reducing maiernal anxi¢ty which has been shown to positively impact birth ou¢omes. Table lo demonstrate levels of activity assoeiated wlth Gender Specifi¢ Int¢rv¢ntions. 202312024 Intervention Number of sessions per year Avernge Attendance per session Numbers of women Menopause Clinic 16 hours x Telephone and face to face Clini¢ 15 Talk5 16 15 Menopause Talks and ort Grou Menopause Managem¢nt usin CBT Pregnancy Loss and Ber¢avemeni Counsellin 3 Inlerv¢nllons 15 12 90 4 x 2-hour s¢ssions 12 12 46 Coun5clling Hours 46 18 Total 77 123 Chronic Illness Manggem¢n¢ Within this ¢atcgory we addressed Chroni¢ Diseases (Cancer, Respiratory. Cardiovascular. Diabetes). Mental Health (tr¢atment and prevention of SIr¢sDepreSSion/AnX1¢ty} and Arcidents and Pain Mana8emenl. The provision made by Derry Well Women in respect of these i&8ues is complementary to a range of other statutory and voluntary sector s¢rvi¢e5 available to women for prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses ¢at¢8ori7.ed under Ihese thr¢e broad headings. Our specific intervenlions across each of the thre¢ ¢auses of Mortalityimorbidity fall inlo five broad strands. Cancer Serviees: Our services provided women with Ihe ability to maximise iheir wellbeing and io make the best possible choices for their own health and the health of their famili¢s during a time of uncertainty reduced access to health services and isolation and loneliness. Peer support is at the heart of all our programmes. This year Derry Well Women delivered canc¢r ¢ounselling to 25 women new to this service. We delivered 2 Well Programm¢s to 29 women. We d¢livered 128 complementary therapy scssions to 54 women. 54 women are registered on our cancer support group with an average of14 attending fortnightly. Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme We also delivered a Menial Health and Wellbeing Programme for l O women. This was an 8-week course delivered to women living with andlor having had a cancer diagnosis. The purpose of the programm¢ was to help improve mental health and well-being. Some of the topics ¢overed included: Emotional Awareness - learning to identify and manage our emotions more effectively Living with chang¢ and Uncertainty Identifying Support 15
Derry Well Women Limited (A Company limited by guarantee) Prioritizing our lives Relationships Mindfulness Aromatherapy Enrichment session Cr¢aliv¢ Expression: joumaling. art, movement lo music. Tables to demonstrate levels of aellvlty associated Caneer Services 202312024 Inlervention Number ofsessions per year Average Attendance per session 14 Numbers of new women Cancer Support Group 20 x 2-hour sessions 20 22 Complemenlary Therapy Treatments Menlal Health and Well Bein Cancer Counsellin One Da Canc¢r Pro amme The Well Piogrammc for Women Living with Cancer 128 x l-hour Ireatments 128 54 9 weeks x 2 hours 129 x counsellin Onc da Worksho 2 x 10-week programmes sessions 129 23 10 29 io 20 6 Interventions Total 307 148 Cancer Connected Comm unities West Aprll 2023 - March 2024 Progrimme Delivery- Derry Well Women As of March 2024, through ihe CCCW project Derry Well Women has delivered a range of interventions iailored to meet lh¢ needs of people living wilh ¢an¢er. The support provided to date includes 73 counsellin8 sessions, 98 Complemenlary therapy s¢ssions, I I cancer infomiation tslks, 12 th¢rapeutic programmes, 2 ¢ar¢r support days and an ongoing ¢anrer support group. In response to inforniation received from the gathering scssion workshops r¢garding cancer prevention and nutrilional inforniation, Dery Well Women developed a series of l.. I clinics and ialks with a Spe¢ialist Cancer Dietician, which are being very well received. Cathering Sesslons In April 2023, CCCW hosted the s¢cond Gathering Session which was specifically focused on the Cancer Workforce. There were over 60 an¢ndees which includ¢d Department of H¢alth representatives, Macmillan, GPS. Dislrict Nurses, Community and Voluntary representatives, as wcll as staff from the NW Cancer Cenlre such as Oncologisls, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Social Worker4 ihe Booking and Administraiion team, Dieticians, and many others. Themes for improvement that were identified through the workshops included, communicaiion• palliative care, use of technology and datffj improving staff health wellbeing, primary care. and many others. In June 2023, the Ihird Gaihering Session was held in the Waterfoot Hotel Derry. There were over 50 attendees, and the focus was on issues specifi¢ to those caring for someone diagnosed with canc¢r and the impacl on families. The most common area5 that came up at this workshop were in relation to supporting and acknowledging the role of a carer, the emotiOTJal and mental health of carers, communication (boih in relalion to communicating with the ¢arer and supporting families to communicat¢ their cancer diagnosis to younger family m¢mbers}, and the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis. In October 2023, the fourth and final Gathering Session was focused on rurality. Some of the thetrbes suggested for improvement were access to ITanspon, mental health and wellbeing> palliative support, acccss to phamiacy specifically in Telation to out of hours palliative drugs. 16
Derry Well Women Limited (A company Ilmited by guarantee) The Gathering Session process was very successful and through evaluation forms we captured that over 990/0 of attendees said they enjoyed the process and wanted to attend futur¢ workshops and events. Our partners at the NW Cancer Centre attended each workshop and we had meetings after each Gathering S¢ssion ¢0 share the feedback and stories. In Tesponse to this, our WHSCT partners immediately started lo act on any 'quick wins, Ihey could imm¢dial¢ly r¢solv¢, as well as investigating bigger issues that were identifi¢d. Negotiating Change After a pro¢e5s of reviewing all the data, case studies. and feedback from the four Gathering Session workshops, the themes lo be taken forward lo the Negotiating Change process are as follows: Access lo Primary Car¢ Cancer pr¢v¢nlion and early deteclion Carers Communication amongst siaff, departments, and other trusl areas communi110n with patients G¢nder specific issues (i.e. wom¢n'$ health, menopause, BRCA gene. male breast cancer) Issues specific to rural patients Hospital Facilities (dietary requirements, wailing areas, etc.) Mental health and emotional wellbeing Palliative Phamia¢y Supporting the Cancer Workforce Transport The three N¢goliating Change workshops hav¢ been scheduled between March - May 2024 and have been siruciured in line wilh the following ihem¢s of the Cancer Strategy,, Preventing Can¢er 2. Diagnosing and Treating Cancer 3. Supporting People lo Live Well and Die Well The first Negotiating Change workshop was held on 8th March 2024 at the Silver Birch Hotel Omagh. The them¢ of the workshop 'Preventing Can¢¢r'. Attendees included representatives from the Department of Health, Public Health Agency, W¢stern Health & Social Care Trust, Ma¢millan, as well as the CCCW partners, cancer patients and their carers or family members. At the workshop, five areas for chang¢ wer¢ presented and discussed in relation to cancer prevenlion: Health Awareness and Infomiation 2. Screening Gender specific issues Role of Community Voluntary S¢¢lor Improving Access l Overcoming BaThi¢rs Togeiher the attende¢s agreed on which questions they want to be considered for the Commitm¢nt to Change Conference. The CCCW team are in the process of revi¢wing these questions and engaging with ihe decision makers in each area to ensure ea¢h question will be addressed effectively at the conference. Th¢ next Negotiating Change workshop will be held on I ith April and will focus on 'Diagnosing and Treating Cancer,. The workshop will focus on themes such as Integrated Care, supporting the ¢an¢¢r workforce and improving communi¢ation between professionals, departments and Irusts as well as Communication with palients. The final Negotiating Change workshop will be held on the 2nd of May and will fo¢us on 'Supporting Peopl¢ to Live Well and Di¢ Well,. There will be a widc range of themes discussed at this workshop including Tnental heallh, rurality> palliative car¢, finance, carers etc. 17
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Cornmitmenl to Change Conference The Commitment to Change Confer¢nce is scheduled for 20 June 2024 in th¢ Ebringion Hotel Derry. The current Health Minister, Robin Swann, has confimed his attendance as well as Neil Guckian, Chief Executive of the Western Health & Social Care Trust. Oth¢r allendees will includ¢ represenlatives from the Department of Education, Departmeni for Infrastructure, Macmillan. FblIC H¢alth Agency as well as the CCCW partnership and other community and voluntary groups. The cancer patients, carers and family members who have engaged with the project will also all be invited to attend and, in some cases, ask their question5 directly io the relevant decision maker. Mangging Long Term Conditions Women Experlencing Long Covld We deliv¢red 40 sessions of gentle restorative yoga for I I I women living with Long Covid a reduction on last y¢ar. Th¢s¢ w¢re women who continued to feel the debilitating effects of Covid for between twelve weeks and over year beyond the initial illness. The programmes were facililaled by a health care professional who herself is living with Lon8 Covid. Restoralive Yoga aiined to provide; a supported, calm pla¢e for participants (o relax and rest. Gentle breath awareness to support diaphragmatic breathing. Genile sealed or lying stretches specific for muscles which may be affected by Covid. Deep relaxation and rest in reslorative yoga to reduce stress, improve faiigue levels, redu¢¢ pain and improve sl¢¢p quality. Tht following tables outline the percentage improvement across 25 participants in levels of fatigue, pain, breathlessn¢s$, sleep and anxiety lev¢l5. Results for fatigue, pain, breathlessness and sleep relat¢ to all 25 assessments. Results for levels of reduction in anxiety related to only those 10. Endomelrlosls Support The Endometriosis Support Group held 10 two-hour sessions on the last Tuesday of the month. They had 16 women registered onto Ihe group, This support group enabled endometriosis patients to share their experiences and help others with th¢ Condition. The group covered the following issues: Pain manag¢ment Self-care Nutrition Compl¢mentary therapies Emotional Support 18
Derry Well Women Limited (A eompany limited by guarantee) Table to demonstrate levels of 4¢tivity assoclaled with Managing Long Term Conditions 202312024 Intervention Number of sessions per year Average Attendance per session Numbers of new women Gentle Yo a for Lon Covid Introduclion to Yo ax4 Endometriosis Support Group 40 x I hour sessions 4 x I hour sessions l O x 2-hour sessions 40 io 10 20 10 10 16 3 Interventions Total Menlal Health and Well Belng Servl¢e$ De Well Women provides a range of transfomiative Mental Wellb¢ing Programmes and Counselling Services ensuring choice, graduated access from gentle to more ¢hallenging interventions with each intervenlion being slrength, not dcficil, based and focused on the person not the presenting problem. De Well Women's progress has been marked by efforts to d¢fin¢ a'woman Centred Approach" as an entity. All mental health improvement and well - being programmes retumed in house this year. Counxlllng Servl¢e We continue lo offer counselling through telephone Zoom and face to fa¢¢. 980h of women are now choosing a face.tO-face service which is improving Iheir social contact post covid. This year 141 women have received l 00 I sessions of generic counselling. Th¢ issues presented included trauma relationships, isolation and loneliness, domestic abuse. bereavement and loss, homelessness, re-location, employm¢nt issues, anxiety and depression. We are now operaling with a team of twelv¢ counsellors of which len are accredited and we are currently se¢king tender5 to expand the team. Psychologlcal Hub Referral$ 202312024 In April 2023 D¢rry Well Women was contracted by WHSCT to deliver counselling for women referred with mild to moderaie d¢pr¢ssion from the Psychological Hub. In 2023r2024 Derry Well Women received foty-five referrals the majority of whom requesled face to face counselling. We provided 228 sessions of ¢ounselling to 44 clients living with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Emotion81 Detox Emotional Detox helps women understand the concept of an emotional detox and its benefits. It t¢a¢hes how to take care of negative feelings and provides a road map for living a happy* fulfilled life. Women learn simple, powerful iechniques for lettinggo of negaiive emotions and find out how to rid of fear and stay calm and confident. Aim$ of the programme: To inlroduce a way of bringing peac¢ into our lives through non-violent communication. To enable participants to discover the language of pea¢¢ful living. To help wom¢n understand the concept of speaking peace as laught by Rosenberg. 13 women compleied one x 8-week programmes. 19
Derry Well Women Limited (A Company limited by guarantee) B¢nefits of the Programme: This programme was successful in that it encouraged individuals lo look within for answers and lisl¢n to their body dialogue. recogniz¢ their unhealthy coping m¢¢hanisms, and replace them with more healthy ones. They learnt or developed skills in medication, mindfulness, body dialogue. connecting lo the self and becoming more 5elf-aware. Coplng wllh Anxiety and Depresslon. We delivered two x 6we¢k courses lo 24 women. This course is designed to supp)rt women who may be experiencing depression or underlying anxiety. Its aim is to teach coping skills which women affect¢d by depressionlanxiety can employ to help deal with the symptoms that aff¢et them personally. Inforn]aiion regarding complem¢nlary therapies, dict and sleep 15 also given. Th¢ faciliLqtor also discusses th¢ use of prescribed drug5. Self Esteem We delivered three x eight-week Self - Esteem programm for 29 women. The programme addressed self- ¢fficacy* addictive relationships, self -care positivelnegalive s¢lf-lalk and equipped participants with th¢ ne¢essary tools and skills to maintain and build good self- esteem. Table lo demonstrite levels of Actlvlty Assoeialed with Mental Health 202312024 Intervention Number of sessions per year Average Attendance per session Numbers of women Coping with Anxiety and Depression 2 x 6-week programmes 12 10 24 Emotional Delox Self Esteem I x 8-week session 3 x 8-we¢k ro rammes 14 classes 100 I counsellin hours 17 hours hel line l O I x l-hour as5e55ments 24 14 1001 17 29 53 16 I lo I Counsellin to I listenin ear Assessment Ini¢rviews 7 Intervenlion$ Total 1177 378 A¢cident Prevention Young at Heart Group. Th¢ Young ai Heart Group which has an enrolment of 79 women meets weekly. Dery Well Women designed specific activities ¢0 reduce loneliness, social isolation and promote health and well- being for older women by r¢du¢ing isolation, increasing social connection, uplifting mood and improving emotional heallh and well- being. The activities delivered were co-designed with the participants and were based on the issues which w¢re raised and included th¢ following: Podiatry Foot Clinic 162 women attended the monthly podiatry Clinic. 20
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Table to demonstrvdl¢ levels of Activity Associated with Accident Prevention. 202312024 Intervenlion Number of sessions per year Average Attendance per session Numbers of women Pracii¢al Supports in Later Life Kee in Youn At Heart Podiat Foot Care Advice 2 Interventlons 3 x 10-week Programmes 30 30 79 162 Tolal 162 192 162 241 Local Expressed Need. Cognitive Behavloural Therapy for Everyday Use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an eight-week Course which is aimed al women from all backgrounds and all levels of education. The course is a psycho educational based cours¢ which means that it is not a therapy group as such. The main aim of the course is to provide participants with the skills to deal with their ernottonal and psychological problems Ihrough developing an awareness of how iheir ¢ognilions affect Iheir emotions and behaviour. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been reported io b¢ an efferlive treatment for anxiety disorders and depression in older adults, typi¢ally leading to redu¢tions in WOry• anxiety, and depressiv¢ symptoms (Gould et al.. 2012). 24 women attended CBT therapy this year. SingTonlelty 'Sing Tonicity, is an 8-week programme using an innovative approach which was d¢veloped in Sweden. It acknowledges that the voice is a part of the human physicality, and it becomes small, lacking in confidence and even silent when we are traumalised or hurt or prevented from speaking ou¢, It is a non-threatening, powerful way of helping people Connect with th¢ir feelin8s, find expression, and develop their confid¢n¢¢. 97 women attended this year. Mindfulne 'Mindfulness' is an 8 week programme which aims to benefit each woman's emotional and physical health. Mindfulness is the practice of becoming mor¢ aware of the present moment rather than dwelling on the pasl or focusing on the future. This helps with stress management and lo prevenl wmination and negative thoughls. Mindful-based th¢rapi¢s have been rcported io be effective treatments, even as an alternative lo behavioural therapie5 (Zieger5ka et al,, 2009) and have been found ¢ffeciive to remove stress (Wilkiewitz, Greenfield & Bowen, 2013). 31 women attended this programm¢ which delivered via Zoom. Journey io Inn¢r P¢a¢e Journey to Inner Peace is a programme that introduces an alternative way of managing unhelpful patterns of behaviour and negative thinking. It will hclp lurn around the alaming statlseics of anger, viol¢n¢e and quiei desperation in our community I society and in their place, to plani the Seeds of positive expeclalions. self responsibility, higher 5elf-esleem and to seed hope. 27 women attended over 2 x 8-week programmes. 21
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Table to demonstrate levels of Aetlvlly Associated with Local Expressed Need. 202312024 Intervenlion Number of sessions per year Average Attendance per session Numbers of women CBT for Eve da Practitioners Trainin Mindfulnes5 Journey lo Inner Peace 3x 8 week sessions 2 sessions Ix8weeks 2x8wceks 24 15 13 31 14 47 13 31 27 16 Sin Toni¢1 S Inlervenllons 3x8week$ Total 24 74 30 97 215 Summary of Servi¢¢ Provision 2023t2024 Total Number of Programmes Interventions Total Number ofwomen and children 2378 36. Total Num ber of Sesslons 2432 In 2023r2024. therefore. we delivered 36 Interventions within the following range of a¢livilies to 2378 women and children through 2432 sessions of d¢livery. Women and Children Programmes. Childcare Services and Programmes including Crè¢hc fa¢ililies. Emotional Health and Mental Well Being Programmes Cancer Pro8rammes including the Well Programme, Complementary Therapies Support Group and counselling. Chronic Illness Management Programmes in¢ludin8 Pain Mana8ement of Endometriosis. Gender Specific Programmes (Menoppduse Clini¢, Post Natal Depression: Ante-natal & Sexual H¢alth Education for schools) Counselling Services (Generic. Trauma, Cancer. Listenin8 Ear, Pregnancy and Bereavement Loss> Praclical Supports in Later Life a Healih Improvement Programm¢ for women 65-90 years Three Support Groups (Breastfeeding. Cancer, Endometriosis) Clinical and Screening Services Health and Well Being and Social Support Programmes for women directly affected by The Troubles including Counselling, Complernenlary Therapies, S11 Support Programmes and Listening Ear Programmes for the frail elderly. Programmes for women livin8 With long Covid Personnel Staffing Levels: Four Full Time and Five Part Time General Manager F Progrdmme Liai50n Offi¢¢r Frr Personal Assistant and Progrdmmc Support Worker prr Trauma and Couns¢11ing Coordinator FIT Creche Coordinator pfT Creche Assistant prr Finance Administrator pfT Cancer Connected Communities Coordinator Frr Resource Assistant Cancer Connected Communities PIT Sessional Staff Counselling T¢am (12} Coinplem¢ntary Therapy Team (6) 22
Derry Well Women Limited (A eompany limited by guarantee) Support Group IFacilitation Team (17) Creche Support Pool (2) Training Committee Members and Stalyengaged in the following training: Child Protection Training Designated Child Protection Training. Support and Supervision Commilt¢e Member5 con¢inued to provide staff with regular support and supervision. Health and Safet The following health and safety inspections tests and drills were carried oui ihis year StatT undertook first Aid Training July 2023 2. Three monthly fire point tests Six monthly fire drills 4. Annual portable electrical equipment tests. 5. Emergency Lighting 6. Fire Equipment serviced. 7. File Inspection was ¢atTied out 2nd April 2023 8. Installation of additional smoke detector Financial Revlew and Principal Funding Sources Against the backdrop of increasingly limited resources and insecurities over funding, th¢ organisation continues to meet financial challenges with a combination of sound strate8ic planning and financial management. The principal funding sources for the Charity are Currently by way of Service Lev¢1 Agreements and contracts with the Wes¢ern Health and Social Care Trust, Psychological Hub, Department for Educaiion Northern Ireland through th¢ Pathway Fund, the Victims Survivors Service and The National Lottery Charities Board. Other funders included BBC Children in Need, th¢ Trusthouse Foundation. Souter Trust, Halifax Foundation, WG Edwards Charitable Foundation, Beatrice Laing Foundation, Ulgter Gardens Foundation, Screwfix, Department of Health ihrough CFNI, Esmee Mitchell Trusl, SJP Foundation and Ihe Childcare Partnership. Unrestri¢t¢d funding ihis year was raised primarily through donations. Investment Pollcy As Ihe availability of funds for investment does not arise such a policy does not ¢xisl at present. If the situation were to change the company would seek professional advice. Reserve$ Poli¢y Prineiple Building reserves and tangible assets within Deny Well Women support the overall d¢v¢lopment of the organisation and are an int¢gral parl of our financial planning. Unrestricted reserves ensure thal we have adequate funds available for plannin8 for growlh and deal with opportunities and issues as they arise. Policy A policy on reserves for Derry Well Women was agreed at the 131h May 2013 and reviewed again at the March 2024 meeting of the Management Committee.
Derry Well Women Limited (A Company limited by guarantee) Dery Well Women has a reserves policy which requires., l. Unrestricted R¢scrves be maintained at a minimum l¢v¢l of £20,000 with a d¢sir¢d level of £40,000 which enSuS that the core activity of Derry Well Women could continue during a p¢riod of unforeseen dIlculty for a period of two months based on the proj¢¢led average monthly running costs of the agcncy approximating £20,000 per month. 2. A proportion of these reserves have to be mainlained in a readily Tealisable fom). The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of th¢ planning* budget and forecast cycle of Dery Well Women. It L2k¢s inlo account: Risks associaled with each sir¢am of income and expenditure being different from that budgeled. 2. Capacity to deliver planned actlvlty levels is maintained. 3. Services are delivered and commitments to ben¢fi¢iaries met. Mceling planned or emergency maintenance requirements to th¢ premises including those connected with H¢allh & Safety, Disability Access. ¢tc. 5. Bridging finance is available to maintain key posts for periods where release of funding by th¢ funding body is delayed. The preseni level of reserves available to the Charity not invested in fixed assets is £21,606. 24
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) for the year ended 31 March 2024 Responsibilities of the Board of Direelors The directors are responsible for preparing the DiTectors' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicabl¢ law and United Kingdom Accounting Slandards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Ar¢ounting Practice). Company law requires the directors io prepare financial staiemenls for ¢a¢h financial year, under company law the direclors must not approve the financial stat¢m¢nts unless they are satisfied that Ihey give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and applicaiion of r¢sour¢e5, including the income and ¢xp¢nditure, of ihe charilable company for that period. In pr¢paring these financial stalements, the directors are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply ihem consistenily• observe the method5 and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102); make judgemenls and estimates that are reasonabl¢ and prudent; stale whether applicable UK Accounting SLqndard$ have been follow¢d, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalem¢nl$; prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriale to assume that the ¢onipany will continue in operation. The direclors are responsible for keeping adequate a¢counting records that disclose with reasonabl¢ accuracy at any time ihe financial position of (he charitable company and enable them to ensure Ihat the financial statemenis comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charilable company and henc¢ for takins reasonable st¢ps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as we are aware: there is no relevant audit infomialion of which the Charitable company's audilors are unaware: and the dir¢¢iors have laken all steps (hat ihey ought to have laken in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit inforniation and lo esiablish that ihe auditors is aware of ihat infornialion. Audilors A resolution proposing thal McGroarty Mccafferty & Company be reappointed as auditors of the Charity will be put to the Annual General Me¢ting. The financial statements were approved and aulhorised for issu¢ by the board on 4 June 2024 and signed on its behalf by. I hil Phllomena Mahon Director Mary Diamond Director 4 June 2024 25
Derry Well Women Limited (A Company limited by guarantee) Independent auditor's report to the directors of Derry Well Women Limited Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Derry Well Women Limited for the year ended 3 1st March 2024 which comprise of the Statement of Financial Activitie& the Balance Sheet and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally A¢¢epted Accounting Practic¢) including FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". This report is made solely to the charilable company's directors, as a body, in ¢0[dance with Chaptcr 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so thal we might state lo the charitable company's directors those matiers we are required to state to th¢m in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pennitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's directors as a body, for our audil work, for this report, or for the opinion5 we have fornied. In our opinion the financial staternents., give a true and fair view of the state of Ihe ¢haritable companys affairs as at 31st March 2024 , and of its incoming resources and application of resources, includin8 ils InMe and expendilure, for the year then ended; - have been properly prepar¢d in a¢¢ordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. and have been prepared in accordance wilh the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006. Basts for oplnlon We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities und¢r those Standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the finan¢ial slalemen15 section of our report. We are independent ofthe charitable company in a¢cordance with the ethical requirements Ihat are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethi1 Siandard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordanc¢ with these requiremenls. W¢ believ¢ that the audit evidence we have obtained is suffi¢i¢nt and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to golng eon¢ern In auditing ihe financial slatemenls, w¢ have concluded thal the dire¢tors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate, Based on the work we have perfomed. we have not identified any material un¢ertainiies relating to events or conditions that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of ai least twelve months from when the fjnancial statem¢nts ar¢ authoris¢d for issue. Our responsibilities and the r¢sw)nsibilities of the d]rtorS with respect to going concern are described in Ihe relevant sections of ihis report.
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Other information The direciors are responsible for the oiher infomiation. The other infonnation comprises Ihe infomiation included in ihe direciors, annual report, oiher ihan the financial statements and our audiiorfs report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements do¢s nol COV¢T Other infonnation and. except to the extent otherwise expliciily stated in our report, w¢ do not express any forn) of assurnnce conclusion Ihereon. In ¢onnection with our audit of the financial statemenls, our responsibility is to read the other inforniation and, in doing so, consider whether the other inforniation is materially inconsistent with th¢ financial statements or our knowledge obtain¢d in the audit or otherwise appears lo be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are r¢quired lo deterniine whether ther¢ is a material misstatement in the financtal statements or a ma*rial misslaleinent of th¢ other inforniation. If, based on the work we have perfonned, we con¢lude ihat there is a material misstatemenl ofthis other infomiation, we are required to report that fa¢1. W¢ have noihing to report in this regard. Opinion on other matters pre$¢ribed by the Companies A¢1 2006 In our opinion based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: the information given in the Directors, Annual Report which in¢lud¢s the directors report prepar¢d for ihe purposes of Company L4w, for ihe financial year for which the financial stat¢menls are prepared is consistent with ihe financial slalemenls. and the Dire¢¢or5 Annual Report has been prepared in accordan¢e wilh applicable legal requiremenls. Matters on whlch we #r¢ required lo report by exeeptlon In the lighi of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and ils environm¢nt obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Directors Annual Report, We have nothing io report in respect of th¢ following matters wh¢r¢ the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. adequale accounting records have not been kept. or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or certain disc105ures of dir¢¢ior5' Temuneration specified by law are nol made; or we have not received all ihe inforniation and explanalions w¢ require for our audit; or the directors were not entitled io prepare the financial Statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a strdlegic report. 27
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) ResponsAbilities of the directorJ As explained more fully in Ihe Directors, Responsibililies Siatement set out on page 25, the directors (who are also the directors of Ihe charitabl¢ Company for the purposes of company law) arc responsible for the preparation of ihe financial slateinenls and for being satlsfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors detemiine is necessary io enable the preparation of financial statements that ar¢ free from material misslatement, wheiher due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial slalements, the directors are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability lo continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going ¢oncern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the charitable company or lo cease operations, or have no r¢alislic alternative bui io do so. Auditor's responsibilities for lh¢ audit of the financlal statements Our obje¢lives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether Ihe financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatemenl, whether due io fraud or error, and to issue an audilorfs report ihal includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit ¢ondurted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always del¢¢l a material mi551atement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered maierial if, individually or in th¢ aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the e¢onomic decisions of users taken on the basis of ihese financial statements. Explanv4tion as to what extent the audit was ¢onsldered eapable of deleeting irregularltles. Including fraud. Irregularities including fraud, are instan¢¢s of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detecl material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. However, th¢ primary re5pon5ibility for the preveniion and detection of fraud lies with management and the board of directors of the charitable company. Identlfylng and S¢851n8 potentlal rlsks related to irregularities In identifying and assessing risks of material misstat¢ment in respect of irregularilie4 including fraud and non•complian¢e with laws and regulations, we ¢on5id¢red the following: Ihe nature of ihc industry, sector and the specific conirol environment which it operates in; the charities own asscssment of the risks that irregularilies may occur. either as a r¢sult of fraud or error. r¢pr¢s¢ntstions and results from our enquiries with management and the board of dir¢¢tors about their own identification and assessment of the risks of leSUlarltieS. ¢nquiries of management relating to cash handling, revlewing the policies and procedures r¢lating io cash handling and cash recognition; any matters we have idenlified having obtained and reviewed ¢he Charities policies and procedures relating to. identifying and assessing if laws and regulations are Compliant and whether they are aware of any instsnces of non40mpliance' * detection and response to ihe risk of fraud and whether they are aware of any actual, suspe¢ted OT alleged fraud instances. * the internal controls designed to miligate risks or fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations, and to rninimise risk of management ov¢rrides of such controls. all matt¢rs diKussed among the audit engagement t¢am regarding how and where fraud could occur and the potential indicators of fraud. As a result of these procedures, w¢ considered the opportunities and incentives that may exisl within the ¢harity for fraud. The audit included assessing th¢ procedures and evaluating th¢ cash handling procedures. In common with all audits under ISAS (UK), w¢ are also required to perfomi specific procedur¢s lo respond to ¢h¢ risk of managemenl override. 28
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) We also obtained an understanding of ihe legal and regulalory frameworks applicable to the ¢harity and considered that the m05t significant are the Companies Act 2006. SORP 2019 (FRS 102) and Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Audit responses to rlsks Id¢ntifi¢d Our procedures to respond to risks Identified included the following.. reviewing the financial statement disclosures. te5ling the relevant documentation to assess compliance with the significant laws and regulations . those described as having a direct effect on the finan¢ial statements. enquiring with management and obiaining third party confirniation from the ChaTitie5 Solicitors regarding any actual or polential litigation and ¢laims' perfonning ana1ICal procedures to id¢ntify any unusual or unexpecied relationships that may indiGat¢ risks of material misstatement due lo fraud; - reading minutes of board and management meetings; - reviewing Companies House and Charity Commission Northern Ireland correspondence, review co¢spond¢n¢¢ with HMRC, idenlifying non•compliance of specific inforniation to be disclosed, in addressing the risk of fraud through management oveIde of controls. testing the appropriateness of data entries and adjuslmenls; and evaluating the rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of the Charities objectives. We also communicaled relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement leam members and remained alert io any indications of fraud or noncomplianc¢ with laws and regulations ihroughout the audit. As part of an audii in accordance wilh ISA5 (UK), we exercis¢ professional judgment and mainlain professional scepiicism throughout the audit. We also: Id¢ntify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, wheiher due lo fraud or error, design and perforni audit procedur¢s r¢sponsive to ihose risks, and obtain audit evid¢nc¢ that is sU1Clent and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of noi deteciing a malerial mis5tatemenl resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery> Illtentional omissions, misrepresenlalions, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant lo the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriaie in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charitabl¢ ¢ompany's inteTnal ontrol. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors, use of th¢ going ¢on¢¢rn basis of ac¢ounting and, based on ihe audit evidence obtained, whether a maierial uncertainty exists related to events or ¢ondilion5 that may cast significant doubi on the charilable company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, w¢ are required lo draw altention in our audilo¢s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or. if such disclosures are inadequate, lo modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to th¢ date of the auditorfs report. However, future evenis or conditions may caus¢ the Charitable company io cease to continue as a going concern. -Evaluaie ihe overall presentation, siru¢ture and content of the financial statemenls. including the disclosures, and wheiher th¢ financial statemenls represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair pres¢ntation. We communicate with those charged with governan¢¢ regardin& among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audii and Significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 29
Derry Well Women Limited {A company limited by guarantee) Patrick MeGroarty Senior Statutory Auditor for and on behalf of McGroarty Mccafferty & Company Slatutory Audllor 2 Carlisle Terrace Derry BT48 6JX Dated: 4 June 2024 30
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Statement of financial a¢tivities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) For the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 Unrestrieted Reslri¢ted funds funds 2024 Total 2023 Totgl Nol Incoming resources Incomtng resourc¢s from generating fvnds: Voluntary income Investment income Incoming T¢SOUT¢e5 from rharilable acliviti¢s 4,586 34 4,586 34 532,570 7,686 532,570 503,004 Total Incomlng resources 4,620 532.570 537.190 510,701 Resourees expended Costs of generaling funds: Charithble Activities Gov¢rnanc¢ ¢05ts 13,811 531,188 544,999 4,153 4.153 530,100 3,913 Tolal resources expended 13,811 535,341 549,152 534,013 Net incoming l (outgolng) resourees for the year 13 (9,191) (2.771) (11,962) (23,312) Transfer of Funds (912) 912 (10,103) (1,859) (11.962) (23,312) Tolal funds brought forward 170,804 4,904 175,708 199,020 Total funds carried fonvard 160,701 3,045 163,746 175,708 The slatemenl of financial activilies includes all gains and Ioss¢s in the year and iherefore a separate statement of total rtrognis¢d gains and losscs has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activilies. 31
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets Current asset5 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 142,140 147,050 10 6,783 121,542 6,108 154,070 128,325 160,178 Credfilors: amounts falling due within one year Ji {106,719) (131,520) Net Current assets 21,606 28,658 Net assets 163,746 175,708 Funds Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds 12 12 12 3,045 160,701 4.904 170,804 Total funds 163,746 175,708 The financial slatements are preparcd in a¢¢ordance wilh the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102). The financial statements were approved and authoris¢d for ISSU¢ by the Board 4 June 2024 and sign¢d on its behalf by Philomena Mahon Direetor Mary Diamond Dlreelor Company Number: N1022926 32
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Cash flow statement for the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 ]Yotes Net outgoing resources for the year Interest receivable Depreciation and irnpainnenl Increase in debtors (Decrease)Ilncrease in Creditors (11,962) (34) 5,460 (675) (24,801) (23,312) (I i) 6,113 (4.254) 1,452 N¢¢ ¢ash ouinow from operatlng activities (32,012) (20,012) Returns on inv¢strnen(s and servicing of financ¢ Capilal expendilure 13 13 34 (550) (593) Decrease In cash in Ihe year (32,528) (20,594) Reconciliation of nel e&sh floiv to movement In net funds 14 De¢re8¥e in cash In the year Nel funds at l April 2023 (32,528) 154.070 (20,594) 174,664 Nel funds at 31 March 2024 121,542 154,070
Derry Well Women Limited (A eompany limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 Mareh 2024 General information The charity is a private limited company by guarantee, regislered in Northern Ireland and a registered charity in Northern Ireland. The address of the registered otTice is 17 Queen Streel, Deny. BT48 7EQ. 1.1. Accounting eonventffion The charity consiilules a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. The financial stalements have been prepared in accordanre with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Siandard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland Charities SORP 2019 (FRS102}, the Compani¢s Act 2006 and the Charities Act (North¢rn Ireland) 2008. Th¢ financial slalements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. modified to included ¢¢rtain ilems at fair value. The financial Sialemenls are pr¢senied in sterling which is the fun¢lional curren¢y of ihe charity. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of ih¢s¢ financial statements are set out below. Thes¢ policies have been consi5tenily applied to all y¢ar5 presented unless otherwise staled. 1.2. Incomlng resour¢¢s All incoming resources are included in the stalemeni of financial activities when the charity is entitled to th¢ in¢ome and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy, The following specific poli¢i¢s are applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income is received by way of gran15, donations and gifts and in included in full in the Stalement of Financial Activities when receivable. 1.3. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Exp¢nditure inrludes any VAT whtch annoi be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Charitabl¢ expenditure comprises thos¢ costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activili¢s and services for its b¢nefi¢iaries, 11 includes both costs ihat can be allocated directly lo such activities and Ihose costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. 1.4. Tangible flxed assets And depreeiation Tangible fixed assets are stat¢d at Cost less accumulated depreciation. Deprecialion is provided al rates calculated to write off ihe cos¢ residual valu¢ of ¢ach ass¢t ovcr ils expecled useful life, as follows.. Buildings Fixture & Fitlings Equipment 2Vo Straight Line IO% Straight Line 200h Straight Line Buildings are noi deprecialed as per the direclors. 1.5. Debtors & credltors Debtors and ¢r¢dilors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within on¢ year are record¢d at trnnsaction price. Any losses arising from impairnlent are recognised in expenditure.
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Note5 to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 1.6. Cash at bank and Sn hand Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand. 1.7. Defined conlribution penslon schemes Thc pcnsion costs Charged in the financial statements represent the contribution payable by the charity during the year. 1.8. Foreign eurren¢ies Monetary asseis and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at Ihe rales of exchange prcvailing at ihe accounting date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the dale of the Iransactions. All differ¢n¢¢s are laken lo lh¢ statemeni of financial activities. 1.9. Colng concern The financial statements have be¢n pr¢par¢d on a going concern basis as ihe direclors b¢li¢ve that no material uncertainlies exist, The directors have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expcnditur¢ for 12 months from auihorising ihese financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the l¢v¢l of r¢seTves foi th¢ charity lo be able to conlinue as a going ¢on¢¢rn. Volunlary Ineome Unrestricled funds 2024 Tolal 2023 Total Donalions Sundry Income 2,587 1,999 2,587 1,999 3,761 3.925 4,586 4,586 7,686 Investment Income Unreslricted funds 2024 Tolal 2023 Total Bank inlerest receivable 34 34 34 34 35
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guaranlee) Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Incoming resources from ¢haritAble actAvili¢s Restrleted funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Weslem Health and Social Care Trust National Lottery Community Fund HDHWILLS WHSCTITalking Th¢rapie5 Trusthou5e Foundation Enkalon Department of Health Childcare Screwfix Foundation ROSA Smallwood UlsleT Garden Villages Souler Trust Posilive Ageing SJP Foundation Community Foundation DOH Cancer Fund NIE Network U151er Bank Danske Bank Esm¢ Milrhel Victims Survivors Service The Beairi¢e lang Trusl W.G.Edwards Thompson Trust Halifax Foundation Pathway Fund BBC Childr¢n In Need 137,384 167,229 137,384 167,229 130,793 169,255 500 6.615 19,455 208 9,057 27,863 292 2,500 4,000 9,OS7 27.863 292 2,500 4,000 12,287 4,460 4,000 4.460 4,000 480 1,750 3,618 1.000 2,100 3,000 2,450 22,626 2,450 22,626 2,000 2,000 112,844 2,500 750 2,000 4,416 15,000 12,142 2,500 750 2,000 4,416 15,000 12,142 500 2.584 15,000 21,015 532,570 532,570 503,004 Re.8 ri Funds received which are ear marked by the funder for 5pecfJc purposes. Such purposes are within the overall aims of ihe organisaiion. Unreslri¢ted Funds Funds whtch ar¢ expendable at the discretion of ihc company in furtherance of the aims of the charity. In addition funds may b¢ held in order to finance capital invesimenl and working upital,
Derry Well Women Limited (A ¢ompany limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Costs of generating funds:_ Unrestricted Restricled Exp¢nditure Expenditure 2024 Total 2023 Total Charitable Aetivitie5 Salaries & Wages Employerfs NIC Pension costs Rent Rates & waler charges Light & heat Repairs & maintenance Insurance Subscriptions Publications & advertising Training & facilitalion Travel & subsistence Professional fees Telephone OtTice expenses - other CoTe programme costs Cancer connected programme costs VSS programme costs Bank charges Loss on disposal Depreciation & impairment Generdl expenses 223,129 16,288 15.192 11,790 301 4,651 22,838 2,479 1,133 223.129 16,288 15,192 11,790 301 4.651 22,838 2,479 1,133 2,567 1,236 1,764 3,240 2,201 9,160 86,239 88,083 42,625 550 216,403 15,781 12,680 13,940 274 6,048 17,266 2,205 2,059 1,839 2,567 ,236 1,764 648 2,201 8,182 86,239 88,083 42,625 550 2,592 4.680 2.731 8,911 89,960 84,991 41,562 485 52 6,113 2,021 978 3,601 4,073 1,859 5,460 4,073 13,811 531.188 544,999 530,100 Governance Costs Total Total Audiiors remuneration 4,153 3,913 Nel outgoing resourees for the year 2024 2023 Net outgoing resources is stated after charging.. Deprecialion and other amounts written off tangible fix¢d assets Audilors, remunerdtion 5,460 4,153 6,113 3.913 37
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Employees Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social serurity costs Pension cosis 223,129 16,288 15,192 216,403 15.781 12,680 254,609 244,864 No employee receives emoluments of more than £60,000 (2023: None) The company operates a Defined Contribution pension scheme. 2024 2023 Defined contribution sch¢me 15,192 12,680 The average monihly numbers of employees (excluding the trustees) during the year, calculaled on ihe basis of full time equivalents, was as follows: 2024 Number 2023 ]Yumber Taxation The charity's activities fall wiihin the exemptions afforded by the provisions of the Income and Corporation Taxes Aci 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its chargeable objecls. Accordingly, there is no taxation charge in these accounts. 38
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 Mareh 2024 Tangible fixed assets BulldlngsFixtures and Freehold Flttings Equipment Total Cost At l April 2023 Additions 150.000 34.391 35,493 550 219,884 550 Al 31 March 2024 150,000 34.391 36,043 220,434 Depreciation Al l April 2023 Charge for the year Al 31 Mah 2024 9.000 3,000 34,391 29,443 2.460 72,834 5,460 12,000 34,391 31.903 78,294 Net book values At 31 Mar¢h 2024 138,000 4.140 142,140 At 31 March 2023 141,000 6,050 147,050 10. Debtors 2024 2023 other Debtors & Prepayments 6,783 6,108 11. Creditors: ¥mounts falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 1.631 61 105,027 11,008 438 120,074 106,719 131,520 39
Derry Well Women Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 12. Analysis of net Assets between funds Unrestricted Restrlcted fund$ funds Total funds Fund balances at 31 March 2024 as represenled by: Tangible fixed assels Current assets Curreni liabililies & deferred income 139,095 3.045 23,036 105,289 (1,430) (105,289) 142,140 128,325 (106,719) 160,701 3,045 163,746 13, Gross cash flows 2024 2023 Returns on Investments and servicing of Ilnan¢e Inleresl received 34 Capital expenditure Payments to acquire tangible assets Receipis from sales of tangible assets (550) (645) 52 (550) (593) 14. Analysls of changes in net funds Opening balAnee Cash nows Other changes C105ing balanee Cash at bank and in hand 154,070 (32,528) 121,542 Net funds 154,070 (32,528) 121,542
Derry Well Women Limited (A eompany limited by guarantee) Notes to finan¢ial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 15. Movements in Funds At l April Incoming Outgoing 2023 resour¢e$ resource5 Transfers At 31 Marth 2024 Restricted funds: Funds 4,904 532,570 (535,341) 912 3,045 Total restricted funds 4,904 532,570 (53S,341) 912 3,045 Unreslricted funds: General funds 170,804 4,620 (13,811) (912) 160,701 Total unrestricted funds 170,804 4,620 (13,811) {912) 160,701 175,708 537,190 (549,152) 163,746 Purposes of Restrlcted Funds Reslrictcd grants awarded to the charity are provided to cover the core objects as explained in the direciors report. 16. Related PArty transactions There were no related party transactions during the year. 17. Company Iln)Ited by guarantee Derry Well Women Limited 15 a company limited by guranlee and accordingly does not have a share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute su¢h amount a5 may be requir¢s not exceeding £ I to the assels of the charilable company. in the ¢v¢ni of it being wound up. 18. Controlling interest Controlling interest rests with the board of directors, 19. Post Balance Sheet events No significant events have iaken place since the year end that would result in adjustments to 2024 financial infomalion or inclusion of a nole thereto. 41