EXCEL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Excel Women's Centre is a dedicated charity to improve Health & Wellness of Women and their families in Barking & Dagenham and surrounding boroughs by providing information, advice and guidance in areas of Welfare, Housing and Health, Skills and Training and employability, homework club, Sport activities and User led Community Wellness Cafe with leisure and social activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £61,203, increasing its total reserves to £127,230. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties, noting that necessary funds will be raised as required. The charity is currently in the process of setting up a formal reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Edna Ashley
- FATHA ALI
- FATMA ASKER MIDWIFERY
- RHODA ASHUR BA NURSING
- Rukayat Akaji Suleman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £278k | £217k |
| 31/03/2024 | £183k | £133k |
| 31/03/2023 | £141k | £160k |
| 31/03/2022 | £101k | £224k |
| 31/03/2021 | £292k | £164k |
Common questions
Is EXCEL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £61,203, increasing its total reserves to £127,230. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties, noting that necessary funds will be raised as required. The charity is currently in the process of setting up a formal reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EXCEL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EXCEL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2023 | £46k | This grant supports the continued provision of an information and advice service |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2026 | £394k | Beyond Barking: Women & Girls Thriving Across the Borough |
| City Bridge Foundation | 06/02/2025 | £92k | Grant to Excel Women's Centre Ltd |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/07/2023 | £280k | Community Wellness Cafe |
| Sport England | 06/10/2022 | £5k | Jubilee Fund - Women and Girls Get Active in Barking and Dagenham |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2020 | £57k | Excel Women's Association |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2016 | £195k | EAST LONDON ETHNIC MINORITY WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLBEING PROJECT |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2016 | £10k | Ready to work program for Women |
| Greater London Authority | 05/01/2015 | £1k | Grant to Barking and Dagenham Somali Women's Association |
| Greater London Authority | 05/01/2015 | £1k | Grant to Barking and Dagenham Somali Women's Association |
| UK government | — | £24k | Rosa Fund, Tampon Tax |