THE SISTERS CLUB
The Sisters Club provides boxing and fitness training to women in England and USA, free of charge. Gym spaces are rented to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for members.Advance the physical fitness education of women in England and the USA by providing practical and financial support to enable them to work towards obtaining recognised personal training qualifications.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: 1) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN ENGLAND AND THE USA FOR BOXING AND ASSOCIATED PHYSICAL TRAINING ACTIVITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF WOMEN WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN IN ENGLAND AND THE USA BY PROVIDING PRACTICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK TOWARDS OBTAINING RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS IN PERSONAL TRAINING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £106,349 as of 31 March 2025, against total expenditure of £72,598 for the year. The trustees' report notes that the charity received £55,209 in donations and fundraising income, which was insufficient to cover total costs, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity maintains a policy to hold reserves to cover management, administration, operational, and support costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The CIO received donations and fundraising income of £55,209 during the year.”
“It is policy of the CIO to maintain unrestricted funds at a level to provide funds to cover the management, administration, operational and support costs.”
“The Charity engaged one Trustee, namely Syed Sarwar, for bookkeeping services and additional administration work beyond the scope of Trusteeship. Payments made to Syed Sarwar duing the period totalled £4,200 (2024: £2,850).” — page 6
“The Charity engaged one Trustee, namely Syed Sarwar, for bookkeeping services and additional administration work beyond the scope of Trusteeship. Payments made to Syed Sarwar duing the period totalled £4,200 (2024: £2,850).” — page 6
“The Charity engagaed the services of Luul Ali, who is related to one of the Trustees, namely Ramla Ali, to undertake adminsitrative work on behalf of the Charity. Payments made to Luul Ali during the period totalled £19,200 (2024: £18,400).” — page 6
“The Charity engaged one Trustee, namely Syed Sarwar, for bookkeeping services and additional administration work beyond the scope of Trusteeship. Payments made to Syed Sarwar duing the period totalled £4,200 (2024: £2,850).” — page 6
“The Charity engagaed the services of Luul Ali, who is related to one of the Trustees, namely Ramla Ali, to undertake adminsitrative work on behalf of the Charity. Payments made to Luul Ali during the period totalled £19,200 (2024: £18,400).” — page 6
“The Charity engaged one Trustee, namely Syed Sarwar, for bookkeeping services and additional administration work beyond the scope of Trusteeship. Payments made to Syed Sarwar duing the period totalled £4,200 (2024: £2,850).” — page 6
“The Charity engagaed the services of Luul Ali, who is related to one of the Trustees, namely Ramla Ali, to undertake adminsitrative work on behalf of the Charity. Payments made to Luul Ali during the period totalled £19,200 (2024: £18,400).” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity 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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Richard Anthony Moorechair
- Hibo Matan Wardere
- Ramla Ali
- Roda Adan
- SYED MOHAMMED FAIZAN SARWAR
- Sabrina Dhowre-Elba
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £73k |
| 31/03/2024 | £181k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £117k | £74k |
| 31/03/2022 | £79k | £38k |
Common questions
Is THE SISTERS CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £106,349 as of 31 March 2025, against total expenditure of £72,598 for the year. The trustees' report notes that the charity received £55,209 in donations and fundraising income, which was insufficient to cover total costs, resulting in a net decrease in funds. The charity maintains a policy to hold reserves to cover management, administration, operational, and support costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.