ALLIES NETWORK C.I.C.

Company Registration Number:
08920449 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2023

End date: 31 March 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

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

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Directors' report period ended 31 March 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2024

Principal activities of the company

Allies Network CIC mission is to empower ethnic minority (predominately African & Arab) communities through access to quality education so that they can transform their lives and exit poverty for good. We create opportunities to connect these communities with mainstream institutions and services whether through One to One advice, guidance, and support, advocacy, culturally sensitive counseling, VAWG awareness raising, job & skills training, Representation (strategic voice), Digital literacy skills, health and wellbeing, and research.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Nura Ali Dhuhul
Quaye Botchway
Safiya Saeed


The director shown below has held office during the period of
2 May 2023 to 31 March 2024

MUled Abdi Jame


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
28 March 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nura Ali Dhuhul
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 187,000 176,669
Cost of sales: ( 18,500 ) ( 16,740 )
Gross profit(or loss): 168,500 159,929
Administrative expenses: ( 161,515 ) ( 157,544 )
Operating profit(or loss): 6,985 2,385
Profit(or loss) before tax: 6,985 2,385
Tax: ( 1,329 ) ( 453 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 5,656 1,932

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Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 14,099 7,554
Total current assets: 14,099 7,554
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 3 ( 1,910 ) ( 1,021 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 12,189 6,533
Total assets less current liabilities: 12,189 6,533
Total net assets (liabilities): 12,189 6,533
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 100 100
Profit and loss account: 12,089 6,433
Total Shareholders' funds: 12,189 6,533

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2024 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 28 March 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Nura Ali Dhuhul
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

  • 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

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 1,327 453
Accruals and deferred income 330 315
Other creditors 253 253
Total 1,910 1,021

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 08920449 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2024

Company activities and impact

Our organisation provides culturally responsive, community-led support services to marginalised communities, with a particular focus on African, Arab, and Somali populations. We are committed to improving health, wellbeing, economic inclusion, and social equity through direct support, advocacy, education, and strategic partnerships. Our approach centres on accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and empowerment. Key Areas of Activity and Impact: FGM Support and Awareness Delivered 24 community workshops on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), attended by 400 individuals. These sessions raised awareness, promoted advocacy, and educated participants on the health and human rights implications of FGM. Multilingual Household Support Fund Applications Supported 300 individuals in completing welfare and financial support applications in their preferred languages, ensuring access to critical resources. Bilingual One-to-One Advice and Guidance Provided person-centred, multilingual support to 480 service users, enabling them to access housing, health, legal, and welfare services. Culturally Sensitive Counselling Delivered 12 weeks of bilingual, early-intervention mental health counselling to 40 individuals, promoting emotional wellbeing within a culturally appropriate framework. Food & Hygiene Bank Supported over 300 service users and families with access to essential food, toiletries, and hygiene products to address basic needs and reduce hardship. Job and Skills Training Equipped 100 individuals with employability skills, including CV preparation and interview techniques. Successfully placed 36 participants into sustainable employment. Basic Digital Literacy Training Delivered foundational digital skills training to 60 service users, helping them confidently engage with online services and daily digital tasks. Autism and Learning Disabilities Support Provided culturally appropriate support and information to 45 individuals and families navigating autism and learning disabilities. Health and Wellbeing Programmes Co-designed and delivered physical and mental health initiatives tailored to African and Arab communities, including focus groups that engaged 200 service users under the BLACHIR project. Professional Training Trained 250 professionals (via both in-person and online formats) on topics such as Cultural Competency, Cultural Humility, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), FGM, and cultural sensitivity in healthcare and social services. Community Research and Representation Facilitated community-led research and focus group sessions to inform inclusive policy and service development, particularly through our work with the BLACHIR initiative. Strategic Partnerships and Representation BLACHIR (Birmingham and Lewisham African and Caribbean Health Inequalities Review): Acted as a community engagement partner, contributing African community insights to public health research and policy recommendations. Public Health Birmingham – Deep Engagement Partner: Represented Somali communities in shaping public health strategies, training, and services to ensure cultural relevance and effectiveness. Representation and Policy Influence: Advocated for the voices of marginalised communities to be reflected in local, regional, and national decision-making spaces. Collaboration with Anchor Institutions: Led and participated in co-produced, intergenerational initiatives aimed at systemic change, community development, and long-term impact.

Consultation with stakeholders

WE HAVE NOT CARRIED OUT ANY FORMAL CONSULTATIONS WE HAVE A CONSTANT DIALOGUE WITH THIRD SECTOR PROVIDERS, STATUTORY SERVICES AND GOODWILL AMBASSDORS, LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO FEEDBACK. WE HAVE DECELOPED A MORE STRUCTURED APPROACH TO ENGAGING GRASS ROOTS NETWORKS. WE MEET WITH OTHER THIRD SECTOR ORGANISATION WHEN WORKING TOGETHER WITH THEM. WE HAVE HAD MEETINGS WITH EXTERNAL PROVIDERS THROUGH (ONLINE, REMOTE OR TELEPHONE)

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
28 March 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Nura Ali Dhuhul
Status: Director