KAJANS WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE LIMITED
KAJANS mission statement is: "Empowering individuals and transforming communities through the arts, education and enterprise." Education - with a focus on young people and professional training. Resource Centre - with a focus on facilities and services for the local multi-ethnic community. Arts and Artists - with a focus on black performing arts development
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TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE WEST MIDLANDS, WITH A FOCUS ON NORTH BIRMINGHAM AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS (HEREINAFTER CALLED " THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND THE ARTS AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. PROVIDE HOUSING FOR THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED WITH A PRIORITY TOWARDS AND BY REASON OF YOUTH, EDUCATION AND OTHER DISADVANTAGES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £279,018 against a policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £71,538 for the year, increasing total net assets to £454,960, while noting that it plans to continue subject to increased income generation.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant income - 211,247 211,247 71,650” — page 15
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 6
“The Community Investment Scheme is a loan investment programme provided by the Birmingham Development Group Limited at no interest and not repayable until 3 years after the completion of the Muhammad Ali Centre redevelopment project.” — page 19
“As in previous years, we have accrued the rent due for Albert Hall for £24,000 and no monies have been paid in the year for this cost.” — page 22
“The Community Investment Scheme is a loan investment programme provided by the Birmingham Development Group Limited at no interest and not repayable until 3 years after the completion of the Muhammad Ali Centre redevelopment project.” — page 19
“As in previous years, we have accrued the rent due for Albert Hall for £24,000 and no monies have been paid in the year for this cost.” — page 22
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Beverly Agatha Johnson-Green
- Cheryl Richards
- Dean Anthony Gordon
- Kenneth Dacosta Bascombe
- Lauriston Augustus RICHARDS
- Monica Coke
- Morolari Opeolowa Hayden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £222k | £150k |
| 31/03/2024 | £120k | £228k |
| 31/03/2023 | £9k | £149k |
| 31/03/2022 | £73k | £176k |
| 31/03/2021 | £62k | £218k |
Common questions
Is KAJANS WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £279,018 against a policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £71,538 for the year, increasing total net assets to £454,960, while noting that it plans to continue subject to increased income generation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2014 | £10k | Educate to Elevate |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/06/2011 | £10k | Young Urban with a Voice - 'The Long Weekend' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2008 | £10k | Citizenship and the Environment |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/08/2006 | £25k | "Gospel Now and Then'" |