EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13084581 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2023

End date: 31 December 2023

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2023

Principal activities of the company

HEYA is a group of Arab women in Nottingham, including refugees, asylum seekers, and students, many of whom experience isolation and disconnection from both their local community and the wider Nottingham community. The group addresses the social and linguistic barriers they face, helping them integrate into life in the UK. This support is especially crucial for newly arrived women struggling with language barriers and unfamiliarity with the local culture. Throughout the financial year 2023, HEYA has actively provided various forms of support to help these women overcome challenges and empower them to build their social networks and gain access to vital resources, volunteering and job opportunities.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

MARWA SOLIMAN
Nouran El Housany
Hanan Shaikh


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
17 August 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: MARWA SOLIMAN
Status: Director

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 24,831 29,204
Cost of sales: ( 15,645 ) ( 20,730 )
Gross profit(or loss): 9,186 8,474
Distribution costs: 0
Administrative expenses: ( 11,295 ) ( 4,220 )
Operating profit(or loss): (2,109) 4,254
Profit(or loss) before tax: (2,109) 4,254
Tax: ( 823 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (2,109) 3,431

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 4,418 4,856
Total current assets: 4,418 4,856
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 2,994 ) ( 823 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 1,424 4,033
Total assets less current liabilities: 1,424 4,033
Total net assets (liabilities): 1,424 4,033
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 1,424 4,033
Total members' funds: 1,424 4,033

The notes form part of these financial statements

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 17 September 2024
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: MARWA SOLIMAN
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2023

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 2,994
Taxation and social security 823
Total 2,994 823

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

EMPOWERMENT FOR HEYA CIC

Company Number: 13084581 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2023

Company activities and impact

HEYA is a group of Arab women in Nottingham, including refugees, asylum seekers, and students, many of whom experience isolation and disconnection from both their local community and the wider Nottingham community. The group addresses the social and linguistic barriers they face, helping them integrate into life in the UK. This support is especially crucial for newly arrived women struggling with language barriers and unfamiliarity with the local culture. Throughout the financial year 2023, HEYA has actively provided various forms of support to help these women overcome challenges and empower them to build their social networks and gain access to vital resources, volunteering and job opportunities. 1. Integration and Language Support: HEYA helped members integrate into Nottingham society by offering translation services and assistance in understanding important information. We also made phone calls and home visits to further reduce isolation and offer personalized support. 2. Raising Awareness: We organized awareness sessions to inform Arab women about their rights and responsibilities in the UK. These sessions empowered women with the knowledge they need to navigate their new environment with confidence. 3. Community Support During the Cost-of-Living Crisis: HEYA provided culturally appropriate food parcels (Broxtowe Borough council and Himmah)and toiletry packs ( The Hygiene bank in Nottingham) to those in need, ensuring that our community members had access to essential items during challenging times. 4. Health and Vaccine Awareness: Collaborating with the NHS and Nottingham City Council, we worked closely to produce Arabic-language posts encouraging the Arab community to get vaccinated, including specific outreach for pregnant women This ensured that critical health information reached even the most isolated individuals in our community. 5. Physical Activities and Well-being: In collaboration with This Girl Can, we organized physical activities to promote health and well-being among our members. These sessions encouraged women to stay active and fostered a sense of community through shared participation. 6. Funding and Partnerships: We also received funding from the police and Broxtowe Borough Council, which helped us expand our services and meet the needs of our community more effectively. 7. Media Features and Social Media Engagement: We’ve expanded our online presence, with active social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and two WhatsApp groups with over 800 women actively engaged. Through these initiatives, HEYA has significantly enhanced the well-being of Arab women in Nottingham, offering them a platform to connect, share, and support one another while navigating life in the UK. Our ongoing collaboration with local authorities and organizations has been vital in achieving our goals and ensuring that our community is informed, supported, and empowered.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our key stakeholders include our directors, who meet regularly to strategize and secure funding for our projects. However, our major stakeholders are the vulnerable service users from Arab and African backgrounds living in our local communities. We hold meetings once a month to discuss and shape the direction of our organization. As many of our stakeholders are volunteers actively involved in our projects, we consult every last Friday of the month to identify and address key areas of need. This regular engagement ensures our initiatives are effectively tailored to the needs of our community.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
17 September 2024

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: MARWA SOLIMAN
Status: Director