Belfast Asian Women's Academy Charity Number- 108281 Company Number- N1677159 Charlty Information Belfast Asian Women's Academy Trustees, Report for the flnanclal year ended 31 March 2024 Charlty Nurnr: 108281 Company Numr. N1677159
Belfast Asian Women's Academy Charity Number- 108281 Company Number- N1677159 Charlty Inforniatlon Trnst••s Kalpana Chandran Candrakala Gowda (Resuned 01 December 2023) Bandanva &'ngh Ramya Krishna GlapL11 Dlrectors Kalpana Chandran Chandrakala Gowda IR8s4Jned 01 December 2023) Ramya Gofiaputh Bandanva Singh Flafait O,Rjrke {appointed on 09 Juty 20241 Charity Number in Northern Ireland 108281 Company NUmr in Northorn Ireland N1677159 Register•d Offico and Prlnclpal Ad¢0 Suite 6g ExtiVe Suite A Weavers C(wrt Business Parf( Beltast BT12 5GH Indep•ndent Examlmrn PGR ACntaI timited Chartered A(wuntants Unit 2 Channel Wharf 21 Old Channel Road Belfast Co. Antn"m BT3 9DE Northern Ireland
Belfast Asian Women's Academy Charity Number- 108281 Company Number- N1677159 Trustee's Report The trst98$ present their Trustees. Annual Rerth arKI the fncIal statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statsments are prepared in aCCnCe with Ihe CharitiegAct (Northem Ireland) 2008 as anded by the ChaMts Act (Northern Iand) 2022. In thi% repx)rt the trustees of Belfast A5i8n Women's Acad (or Ihe chariv) present a summary ol its purpose, govemance. activities. hIeVeMents and finances for the finanoal ar 31 Marth JJ24. Mission. Objectives and Strategy Belfast Asian Women's Academy is eSlIShed for exdusN tharitable purposes. nametr. The aifvan¢emenl of cknzenship or communty developrnenL Publ benefit of ethnic mirKrity women resident in the dislrl(# area of Belf881 and its environs. Thig wll be achieved thr(X1 the sharing of knowledge and lived expen" and nelting for rsonal and profession81 developmenl: fostering understanding LEtsveen W(en from dee cornmunities. re&dent in Belfast.. the acbve promotion of sport, sockgl and recreakn.aI a¢lNitie$', the Sharing of cullure arKI experience through food. drama and dan.. advocating and supporting ethnic minorty women who are neW-cnets. redent in Bewast. Structuro. GovernarK• and Manag•ment Structure Bellasl Asian Women's Arademy has a management ¢orYthitte8 of up to 4 members who meet al beast 4 bmes a year and are responsible for the strategic direcl)n and policies of the Charity. At present the ch81ity has 250 beneficiaries from a variety of professional bat*gfounds relevant lo the work of the charity. A scheme of delegation Is in and day to day responslbllty of the services rests with Kalp8n8 Chandrnn ltharity founder}. Kalpana is responsible for ensuring the tharity delivers the services sp9cifW and th8t kgy perfomiance iThJIcatS arg meL Governancè The Article5 of Association was sign&1 on S March 2021. The thaniy is Djnsliiuted under this Artth of AsSlatiOn is govemed under thi5 Artides The charity has been regIstu1 with the Charitycomml5n f( Northem Ireland from June 2tr22 under regislration number 108281.
Belfast Asian Women's Academy Charity Number- 108281 Company Number- N1677159 Trustee's Report Publ1¢ Benoflt The Trusiees have had ward lo the Commission's Public benefit requirement slalutory gLbidance and it mts the requirements throLhJh its charitable purw)ses as set wt above. This year. 8AWA positively impacted Over3 beneficwries, enhancing theirqualltyof lrfe through ourdiverse InativeS and outreach pr(NJr8mmes. M mber Advoca We supported and adviKal8d ft>r 10 mgmbers. gmp(yprirwJ thwn trj navNJale chaNenges and acces5 Ihe resourGes Ihey n9ed. InclusKJn wilh Com assion Ev nt Developed and delivered the "Indusion Vilh Ccrfnpasston" event. WuSty wpported by the fomer Lord Mayor, Councillor Tina Black. St Patrick's Da Activety parbcipated wi the St Patrrd('s Day Parade opJ8nis&J ty Beat &imr¥al. sh)wcasing our cumural vibr8ncy. Intemalional Women's Da Celebrated Intemalional Women's Day in collabcfath)n with WThnen in Media Bdfasl, highlighting the contiibutions and achievements of women in our Ix)mmurMty. Belfasl Ci Maralhon 202 Members took part in the Belfast Gty Marath1 2023 relay. PfDmotiry fitness arKJ Ivamwth amorg parbcipants with 3 debut rUnr5. LcKd Ma orfs 03 Perfofmanee Engagèd in a flashmob performan¢x at Botsnic GaryJen5 to olebrnte the Lord Mayoes Day. enrInting atlendees th arbstic expression. Presented a captivating South Asian dance at the Northem Ireland C(federation c INICCI, ¢xganls8d by Ethnic Minority Sport5 Organisation Northem Ireld. to honour Soulh Herilage Monlh. Performed a SoLbth Asian dance for the patients and slaff at Ards Community Hospital, fosterfng ¢ty)nections through cultural expres0. Saree Modotlin Participated in saree mcJelling for the Dunmury COMMlty Assoaation. shtyhtasing culturydl 81t¥e. B dminlo Toum8rnenl Competed in a badminlon tmament orwised by Kerala Beats. pmnx)ting si fellowship among participant5. Active Swim for B innefs Developed and delivered the "Active Swim for Beginners" prciect. with the 5UPFQrt of the CLynmunity Foundation for Northem Ireland, encouraging community engagement in aquatic athib"e5. Nois Nlte Pa Successfully launched a sdf-funded acti%fjty. the "71$Y Nite Party. for women. providing a fun and inclusive envirormgnL Dive Organised and executed the 'Dlversity Fiesta 2023. in c(4laboration wth BSCR Sar¥Jy Row, SUPted by Radlus Housing and Clanmil Housing Associafion. celebrating our communivs diversity. Dpwali Flashmob Performed a flashmob in front of City Hall to mafk DNrali. sharing the joy of thi% SKJnificant festfval wllh the broader cammunity. Self-funded Christmas Pa Organised a self-fiJndetJ Chrisknas party ftr ladies. crealmg a festive aknosphere aj promoting sal interactior.
Belfast Asian Women's Academy Charity Number- 108281 Company Number- N1677159 Trustee's Report Food Don8tson ContribLrted to tho Bdfast Homeless Ser¥iees by thjnatry 280 sandwthes and fruits. dèmonstratiw our ¢y)mmitment to SLbpporting those in need. Re Successfully seoJred funding frc4n Nati¢Thl LottEry CoTh¥nunrty Fj NDrthgm IrglarKJ for our soal and Recreational Hub prclert en$urir¥J continued suPrt br iniliatives. Conclusion As we cldUde thls rtcap of our programmes and h¥le$ in 202312024. we remain optimistic and excited for the opportunities that 2024r2025 wryll bring. Thank Y{ 0e again for your SUFwrt tcoether. we can continu8 to Insplre and empower our communty. Financial Revie At th• énd of the financial year the charity has assets of £53612023 - £1.0611 and IHbilities of £O12023- £01. The net assets of Ihe tharity have decreased by £525. The charity has performed in lin with the Trustees expectstions. Rèserves Policy Belfast Asian Women's Academy aims to maintain re58rvgs in unrBstrithJ fur#Js al a level equNalgnl lo approximatdy six months ofcore opera'ng costs. Th8s9 yes are a conlingency lch aim to: Prolecl the future OFeratb)n of Bellast Asian Women's fmm the effects of any unfws8on varialions in income and exp9ThJr8. Provide cash flow for grants that are pa In ar. The reseNes lIcY arbj kvels of resrns requywj are rwliewetl yeaty as part of the annval budgetary prss. Trustees Th8 Twstees who seNed thrwghout the financial Y as Kalpana Charmlran Chandrakala Gowda (Res5n9 01 Den)er 3) Ramya Gollapudi Bandanva Singh Approved by the Trustaes on Ltr and SIgn on Its behalf by: Kalpana Chandrdn Trustse Ramya Gollaputh Trusle•