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WOMEN'S INTEGRATION NETWORK

(SCIO)

Scottish Charity Number: SC052085

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE 18 MONTHS

1 May 2024 to 31 October 2025

SPECIAL REPORTING PERIOD

This report covers an exceptional 18-month period. Future reports will return to standard 12-month cycles.

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees' Report

Structure, Governance, and Management

Objectives and Activities

Achievements and Performance

Financial Review

Plans for Future Periods

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

Independent Examiner's Report

Statement of Receipts and Payments

Notes to the Accounts

Safeguarding Statement

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Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name:

Women's Integration Network (SCIO)

Scottish Charity Number:

$C052085

Principal Address:

St Matthews Centre 200 Balmore Road Glasgow G22 6LJ

Contact Information:

Email: womenintegrationnetwork@gmail.com

Website: https://www.womenintegrationnetwork.co.uk/

Trustees

The following trustees served during the 18-month reporting period:

Name

Position Status Trustee (Former Chair) Serving throughout period Trustee (Former Vice chairperson) | Serving throughout period Serving throughout period Serving throughout period Serving throughout period Serving throughout period Serving throughout period Serving throughout period

Chief Executive Officer

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Olivia Ndoti

Independent Examiner

ONE SOURCE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LTD

77 Torrisdale Street Glasgow

Bankers

Bank of Scotland

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Trustees' Report

The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the 18 months from 1 May 2024 to 31 October 2025.

Note on Reporting Period: This report covers an exceptional 18-month period due to the establishment and registration timing of the charity. This extended period allows WIN to align its financial year-end with optimal operational cycles. Future annual reports will revert to standard 12-month periods, with the next report covering 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026.

Structure, Governance, and Management

Governing Document

Women's Integration Network (WIN) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) under charity number SC052085.

The charity is governed by its constitution, which was adopted upon registration. The constitution establishes a two-tier governance structure consisting of members and a board of charity trustees.

Organisational Structure

The day-to-day management of WIN is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, , who is responsible for implementing the strategic direction set by the Board of Trustees, managing operational activities and service delivery, leading staff and volunteers, maintaining relationships with funders and partner organisations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Board of Trustees maintains strategic oversight and meets regularly to review performance, approve policies, and ensure the charity remains true to its mission and values.

Trustee Recruitment and Training

Trustees are recruited through open advertisement and personal recommendation, with careful attention to ensuring diversity and relevant skills. All trustees are required to complete enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) checks before taking up their positions.

New trustees receive comprehensive induction training covering the role and responsibilities of charity trustees, WIN's mission, values, and strategic objectives, financial management and accountability, safeguarding policies and procedures, and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

Risk Management

The trustees have examined the major strategic, operational, and financial risks facing the charity. A risk register is maintained and reviewed regularly, with appropriate systems and procedures established to mitigate identified risks.

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Objectives and Activities

Charitable Purposes

WIN's purposes, as defined in its constitution, are:

Main Objectives for the Period

During this 18-month reporting period, WIN focused on four key strategic objectives:

1. Raising Awareness of Poverty and Challenging Barriers

Working to raise awareness of poverty and challenge the barriers that keep women in poverty, particularly those in or who have been in the asylum process. WIN works in close liaison with other agencies to highlight issues faced by women we serve, educating them on accessing available support in times of crisis.

2. Promoting Equality and Diversity

Promoting equality and diversity within a supportive and informative environment that values multiculturalism. Educating women on ways to challenge inequality and collectively supporting them through barriers they face, providing access to training and development opportunities.

3. Increasing Awareness of Members' Rights

Increasing awareness of members' rights through educational programmes and promoting access to women's rights organisations. Providing women with a platform to have their voices heard and valued, acknowledging women's experience of trauma or prejudice throughout their asylum process journey.

4. Reducing Isolation and Promoting Well-being

Reducing isolation and promoting well-being through the provision of an environment where women can meet together and develop relationships. Providing access to activities promoting health and well-being, including physical and financial support.

Public Benefit

The trustees have complied with the duty in section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 to have regard to the public benefit guidance published by OSCR. WIN's activities provide significant public benefit through supporting vulnerable women, promoting community integration and social cohesion, reducing isolation and improving mental health and wellbeing, challenging discrimination and promoting equality, and building stronger, more inclusive communities.

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Achievements and Performance

During this exceptional 18-month establishment period, WIN has achieved significant milestones in building a sustainable organisation serving vulnerable women in Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

Key Achievements

Organisational Development

Funding and Financial Sustainability

WIN Fundraising dinner events

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Service Delivery and Community Impact

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WIN Women's Hour: Weekly community meeting
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Activities and Services

WIN's core activities during the period included:

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WIN Black History Month Celebrations: Cultural celebration event

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Financial Review

Overview

This financial review covers the exceptional 18-month period from 1 May 2024 to 31 October 2025. During this establishment phase, WIN successfully secured diverse funding streams and maintained financial oversight while delivering essential services to vulnerable women.

Income

Total income for the 18 months was £60,131. This represents strong growth as WIN transitioned from initial planning to full operational status, with income averaging £3,341 per month across the period.

Income was appropriately diversified across multiple sources:

Major funders during the period included:

Funder Amount
£19,391
£10,000
£8,000
£4,000
£4,000
£2,500
PositiveHousing £2,000

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WIN Income Distribution Chart

Expenditure

Total expenditure for the 18 months was £70,317, representing an average monthly expenditure of £3,906. Expenditure was appropriately allocated across charitable activities, with the majority spent on direct service delivery to beneficiaries.

Key expenditure categories included:

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WIN Expenditure Breakdown

Financial Position

The charity began the period with reserves of £14,844 brought forward from the previous period. Despite a deficit of £10,185 during this 18-month establishment phase (which is not uncommon for growing charities investing in infrastructure and capacity), WIN ended the period with reserves of £4,658.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have established a reserves policy aiming to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to between 3-6 months of operating expenditure. This policy ensures continuity of services during funding transitions, the ability to respond to unexpected costs or opportunities, and financial stability for operational planning. The current reserve level provides approximately one month of operating costs, and the trustees are committed to building reserves to target levels during the 2025-26 financial year.

Plans for Future Periods

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Following this successful 18-month establishment period, WIN is well-positioned to build on strong foundations. Plans for the 2025-26 financial year (1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026) include:

Service Development

Organisational Development

Financial Sustainability

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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in Scotland requires the charity trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended), and the provisions of the charity's constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees on [DATE] and signed on their behalf by:

Chair

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Independent Examiner's Report

I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 October 2025

Respective responsibilities of trustees and the examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities

Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the independent examiner’s statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations

have not been met, or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

ONE SOURCE ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES LTD

ACCA

77 Torrisdale Street, Glasgow, G42 8PW

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Statement of Receipts and Payments

For the 18 months from 1 May 2024 to 31 October 2025

RECEIPTS

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|||| |---|---|---| |Description|Amount|(£)| |14,843.58| |a| |INCOME| |56,691.00| |3,522.37| |418.00| |60,131.37| |a| |74,974.95| |PAYMENTS|

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|||| |---|---|---| |Description|Amount|(£)| |CHARITABLEACTIVITIES| |/Staffeosss|15,598.95| |13,480.81| |9,965.89| |8,693.54| |3,389.76| |3,564.82| |494.73| |\Venuecosts|1,536.00| |2,592.00| |Othercosts|11,000.02| |es| |70,316.52| |a| |-SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)FORPERIOD||(10,185.15)| |a| |Balance carried forward|4,658.43|

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Notes to the Accounts

1. Basis of Preparation

These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).

2. Nature of Funds

All funds held by the charity are either restricted or unrestricted, with the unrestricted fund available for general use.

3. Reporting Period

This report covers an exceptional 18-month period from 1 May 2024 to 31 October 2025. This extended period was established to align the charity's financial year-end with optimal operational cycles following registration. Future annual reports will cover standard 12-month periods, with the next report running from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026.

4. Related Party Transactions

No trustee or person connected with a trustee has received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the period.

5. Employees

The charity employed staff during the period, with total staff costs of £15,599 including salaries, national insurance and pension contributions.

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Safeguarding Statement

Women's Integration Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services, particularly vulnerable women in or who have experienced the asylum process.

Our Commitment

WIN recognises that central to all of its work is the principle that the welfare of adults is paramount and that every person has the right to live free from harm or any form of abuse, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, or beliefs.

Key Safeguarding Measures

Types of Abuse Covered

Our safeguarding policy addresses all forms of abuse including:

Reporting Concerns

Any person who has concerns about the welfare of an adult using WIN's services should report this immediately to the CEO, designated safeguarding officer, Local Authority Social Work Adult Protection Team, or Police Scotland (if immediate danger).

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WIN works in accordance with the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and local multi-agency adult protection procedures.

Annual Review

The Board of Trustees reviews the safeguarding policy annually and monitors its implementation throughout the year. During the reporting period, safeguarding procedures were followed appropriately, and all staff received appropriate training and support.

END OF REPORT

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As at 31 October 2025

Statement of Balances

Bank and Cash in Hand

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Description|Amount|(£)| |Opening|balance|(1 May 2024)|14,843.58| |a| |Add:|Total|receipts|during|period|60,131.37| |(70,316.52)| |a| |Closing balance (31|October 2025)|4,658.43|

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Reserves

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Fund|Type|Amount|(£)| |General|unrestricted|funds|4,658.43| |[Restrictedfunds0.0| |ee| |4,658.43|

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All funds held by the charity are either restricted or unrestricted, with the unrestricted fund available for general use.

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Detailed Income Analysis

This section provides a comprehensive breakdown of all income received during the 18 months from 1 May 2024 to 31 October 2025.

Grant Income (£53,691)

Funder Purpose Amount (£)
Main Grant -Community Core operational funding 19,391.00
Integration
Bank ofScotland Foundation Integration support 10,000.00
Community integration 8,000.00
activities
Integration programmes 4,000.00
Integration and support 4,000.00
services
Asylum seeker support 2,500.00
Integration activities 2,000.00
GlasgowChildren Hilary's Family integration support 1,000.00
Community development 1,500.00
Communications support 500.00
Integration events 500.00
Resource development 150.00
BOSFoundation (additional)
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STOTALGRANTINCOME		 Supplementary support
450.00
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53,691.00

Fundraising and Donations (£6,022)

Source Amount (£)
Unused Fund - returned/reallocated 2,500.00
Fundraise -Community events and dinners 2,310.00
Individual donations 830.00
Fundraise -JustGiving online platform 382.37
a Qe
6,022.37

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Other Income (£418)

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Source Amount (£)
Refund - Food and refreshment 200.00
Refund - Venue (St Matthew Centre) 150.00
NEST - Pension refund 68.00
TOTAL OTHER INCOME 418.00
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WIN Income Breakdown by Source

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Income Sources Breakdown (18-Month Period)
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Detailed Expenditure Analysis

This section provides a comprehensive breakdown of all expenditure during the 18 months. All expenditure was for charitable purposes in line with WIN's objectives.

Expenditure by Major Category

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Charitable Activities Detail

Breakdown of activities and events expenditure (£8,693.54):

Activity/Event Amount (£)

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|||| |---|---|---| |Gallery|visits|15.00| |Other|miscellaneous|1,021.00| |TOTAL ACTIVITIES|8,693.54|

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WIN Expenditure Analysis

Cost Efficiency

Over the 18 months, WIN achieved excellent value for money with 75.8% of all expenditure going directly to service delivery for beneficiaries (£53,299 of £70,317 total expenditure). This demonstrates the charity's commitment to maximizing impact while maintaining necessary governance and administrative functions.

Average monthly expenditure of £3,906 supported regular weekly meetings, multiple community events, transportation assistance for vulnerable women, food provision, cultural celebrations, and various integration activities.

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Impact Summary

While this 18-month period focused on establishing solid foundations, WIN achieved meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable women. Key outcomes included:

Social Impact

WIN Group photo of members

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Testimonials

"WIN has given me hope and friendship when I felt most alone. The support and understanding from other women who share similar experiences has been life-changing." - WIN Member

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Looking Forward

Building on the achievements of this establishment period, WIN is well-positioned to expand its reach and deepen its impact. The next 12-month period (November 2025 to October 2026) will focus on sustainable growth while maintaining the quality and responsiveness that defines WIN's approach.

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Additional Governance and Compliance Information

Trustee Meetings

During the 18-month reporting period, the Board of Trustees met regularly to review progress, make strategic decisions, and ensure effective governance. All meetings were properly minuted and decisions recorded in accordance with the charity's constitution.

Policies and Procedures

WIN has established comprehensive policies covering:

Compliance with OSCR Requirements

WIN complies fully with the Scottish Charity Regulator's requirements, including:

Risk Management

Key risks identified and mitigated during the period include:

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Conclusion

This 18-month period from May 2024 to October 2025 represents a significant achievement for Women's Integration Network. Despite being an establishment phase, WIN has:

The trustees are proud of what has been achieved and are confident that WIN is well-positioned to continue making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable women in Glasgow and beyond.

Acknowledgements

The trustees wish to express sincere gratitude to all who have supported WIN during this period:

END OF REPORT

For further information:

Women's Integration Network (SCIO)

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St Matthews Centre, 200 Balmore Road, Glasgow G22 6LJ

Email: womenintegrationnetwork@gmail.com

Website: www.womenintegrationnetwork.co.uk

Scottish Charity Number: SC052085

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