AFRICAN WOMEN IMPACT UK CIO
Advice & Support.(2) Empowering asylum-seeking and refugee women to take platforms to speak directly about their experiences (3) To promote volunteering as an opportunity for all young people whatever their personal circumstances. (4)Training for employment and relief from poverty and distress.(5) ESOL, English for Speakers of Other Languages (6) After School Club to Support refugee children.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,970 for the year, with total funds carried forward standing at £51,857. The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted free reserves covering three to six months of core operational overheads. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted free reserves at a level that covers at least three to six months of core operational overheads” — page 6
Trustees
- Cecilia Machozichair
- Lisette Beya
- Neema Leonard
- Zino Kashindi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | £56k | £45k |
| 31/08/2025 | £74k | £62k |
| 31/08/2024 | £65k | £48k |
| 31/08/2023 | £25k | £19k |
| 31/08/2022 | £23k | £23k |
Common questions
Is AFRICAN WOMEN IMPACT UK CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £10,970 for the year, with total funds carried forward standing at £51,857. The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted free reserves covering three to six months of core operational overheads. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AFRICAN WOMEN IMPACT UK CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AFRICAN WOMEN IMPACT UK CIO as a grant recipient include THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY, THE THOMAS WALL TRUST, MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST, THE DWF FOUNDATION, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | FY2024 | £15k | Support for young refugees with mental health |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Support for young refugees with mental health |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| MAGDALEN HOSPITAL TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/03/2025 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £19k | The Over 60 Social Club Project |
| Sport England | 27/03/2024 | £11k | Empower through Movement |
| UK government | 27/03/2024 | £11k | ALB-Sport England-Empower through Movement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2023 | £10k | over 65 basic I.T support group |
| Sport England | 04/07/2022 | £5k | Jubilee Fund - Empowering the community through sports |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/05/2022 | £5k | Support for young refugees with mental health |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/03/2021 | £3k | Support for over 60 with medical conditions |