AGOE EMPOWERMENT NETWORK CIO
TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES FROM UNDERPRIVILIGED AND DISADVANTAGE BACKGROUNDS, WHO HAVE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, THROUGH THE PROVSION OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION & HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS, ESOL CLASSES & WEEKLY FAMILY LUNCHTIME.
Objects
A) THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE THROUGH PREVENTATIVE SOLUTIONS LIKE ACCESS TO DROP-IN SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES SPECIALIST ADVICE, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO ACCESS WELFARE, BENEFITS, FINANCE AND HEALTH, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF ITEMS THROUGH CHARITABLE GRANTS TO RELIEVE POVERTY INTENDED TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE;B) TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 6 TO 16 BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SETTINGS; ANDC) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING FOR ADULTS TO FOSTER COMPETENCES, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING ON TOPICS LINKED TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, EMPLOYABILITY, SERIOUS YOUTH AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, THE ENVIRONMENT, HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING, DISABILITY AND ESOL; ANDD) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR DISABILITY, YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE, IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £45,848 for the year ended 30 June 2026, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £48,351. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months of essential operating costs, with a current target of £6,000. The charity received grant funding and donations totaling £170,493, while total expenditure was £124,645.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £169,644.52” — page 18
“The Trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months of essential operating costs. The current reserves target is £6,000.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management 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
- Cllr Juliana Annanchair
- Araba Enchill-Nuamah
- Eugenia Adjei
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £170k | £125k |
| 30/06/2025 | £52k | £43k |
Common questions
Is AGOE EMPOWERMENT NETWORK CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £45,848 for the year ended 30 June 2026, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £48,351. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months of essential operating costs, with a current target of £6,000. The charity received grant funding and donations totaling £170,493, while total expenditure was £124,645. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/03/2026 | £30k | Agoe Empowerment Youth Zone |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2026 | £20k | Brick by Brick Project |
| Sport England | 11/07/2024 | £9k | Wandsworth Active Families Together |