OCEAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
The activities of the charity:- a referral service assessing,signposting and supporting women to access the advice and guidence they need to benifits,immigration and housing;- drop-in sessions where women from diverse ethnic backgrounds;-A range of tergetted services e.g A food co-op,ESOL classes,cycling,swimming,mental health services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,190 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £32,135. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted funds are nil, with all resources held in restricted funds. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“National Lottery Funding- £35,765” — page 14
“It is the trustee’s policy to maintain a balance of available unrestricted funds in cash and bank accounts (where possible) which equates to approximately one term’s expenditure to cover emergency situations which may arise from time to time.” — page 5
Trustees
- Isra Baraka Rahman
- Mirza Habiba Begum
- Sumaiya Hussian
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £56k | £61k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £38k | £31k |
| 31/03/2022 | £30k | £21k |
| 31/03/2021 | £12k | £11k |
Common questions
Is OCEAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £5,190 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £32,135. The trustees' report indicates that unrestricted funds are nil, with all resources held in restricted funds. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OCEAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OCEAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include ROSA FUND, WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSA FUND | FY2022 | £18k | Women Thrive Fund |
| WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | Remote Covid-19 support project for Bangladeshi women on the Ocean Estate |
| ROSA FUND | FY2024 | £4k | Rise Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2022 | £151k | Connecting vulnerable older Bangladeshi women |