CIC 34 — Community Interest Company Report

Company name: TECH SISTERS CIC

Company number: 15919759

Year ending: 31 August 2026

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Community Interest Company Regulations 2005 (simplified report).

Part 1 — General description of the company's activities and impact

Describe the activities the company has carried out during the year and how they have benefited the community.

Tech Sisters is a global community for Muslim women working in technology, providing peer support, professional development and a safe space to connect. During the financial year, its activities benefited the community in the following ways: Members had access to a supportive, inclusive community: 100% of survey respondents said they feel safe, 96% feel included and 96% feel their voice is heard. Members reported a Net Promoter Score of 65, and 85% rated their satisfaction with the initiatives they used at 4 or 5 out of 5. The WhatsApp community (used by 87 of 104 respondents) gave members a place to ask questions and get advice from peers. Members took part in the annual Hackathon, weekly Job Search Clinics, skills development sessions (technical interviews, data analysis, product mindset), halaqa, career panels, a book club and in-person events. Regional teams for Asia, Africa and North America ran region-specific activities for members in different time zones. Volunteers gained leadership and professional experience running these programmes.

Part 2 — Consultation with stakeholders

Has the company consulted its stakeholders during the year? true

Stakeholders: Yes, our members are the key stakeholders

How they were consulted: Tech Sisters consulted its members through the 2025 Annual Community Health Survey, which received 104 responses. It asked about satisfaction and value, resource accessibility, safety, inclusion, whether members feel heard, friendships and engagement, and what they want Tech Sisters to do in 2026.

Actions taken: The results were analysed and used to set the 2026 priorities, with the main themes being more regional and in-person meetups, better resource awareness and more networking opportunities.

Part 3 — Directors' remuneration

Was remuneration received by the directors? false

No remuneration was received by the directors during the year.

Part 4 — Transfers of assets other than for full consideration

Have any transfers of assets other than for full consideration been made? false

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration has been made.

Part 5 — Signatory

The original report must be signed by a director or secretary of the company.

Signed: Grace Witter, Director

Date: 12 May 1989