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Enfield Saheli will continue to invest in staff training, supervision, and professional development.
- Continue investing in training, supervision, and professional development to maintain high standards of support. Recruit and retain volunteers to enhance service delivery and community engagement, providing additional capacity and diverse perspectives.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
Enfield Saheli plans to secure long-term funding and explore partnership opportunities for financial resilience.
- Secure long-term funding to maintain and expand services in response to growing demand. Explore opportunities for partnership funding and community fundraising, ensuring financial resilience and service continuity.
Financial · Commitment statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
Enfield Saheli aims to strengthen capacity and adapt services for women with complex needs.
- Strengthening capacity to meet growing demand remains a priority. Continuing to adapt services for women with complex needs will ensure they receive timely and effective support.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
Enfield Saheli operates in a challenging funding environment with short-term agreements and limited resources.
- Like many voluntary sector organisations, Enfield Saheli operates in a challenging funding environment. Short-term funding agreements and limited resources made it difficult to expand services or respond to increased demand without careful prioritization.
Financial · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
Complex cases required more time, specialist knowledge, and multi-agency coordination.
- Many Women presented with multiple and intersecting needs, including abuse, mental health challenges, housing insecurity, immigration issues and financial hardship. Supporting these complex cases required more time, specialist knowledge, and multi agency coordination.
Operational · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
Enfield Saheli faced rising demand for services, particularly in domestic abuse and mental health support.
- The number of women seeking support continued to grow, particularly in relation to domestic abuse, mental health concerns, and complex social issues.
Operational · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
Enfield Saheli prioritises staff wellbeing through regular supervision, training in self-care, and team building opportunities.
Staff wellbeing is prioritised through: Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions Training in self-care, stress management, and resilience Opportunities for team building and peer support
Operational · Procedural statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
Enfield Saheli provided culturally sensitive services tailored to meet individual needs.
Our services are responsive, culturally sensitive, and tailored to meet individual needs
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Enfield Saheli engaged with local communities to raise awareness and reduce stigma around domestic abuse.
Outreach activities helped ensure women knew where and how to access support
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
Enfield Saheli delivered 120 counselling sessions and supported 110 women experiencing domestic abuse.
Delivered 120 counselling sessions and supported 110 women experiencing domestic abuse
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
Enfield Saheli provided practical assistance to women with welfare benefits, housing, and energy support.
Women were supported with benefits, housing, energy bills and Blue Badge Applications, helping to reduce financial stress and improve independence
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
Enfield Saheli is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its services.
Enfield Saheli is committed to promoting equality, celebrating diversity, and ensuring inclusion across all aspects of its work
Governance · Policy statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 14
Enfield Saheli worked closely with statutory agencies, community organisations, and local networks to provide coordinated support.
At Enfield Saheli, we recognise that delivering effective support requires strong partnerships and collaboration with statutory agencies, community organisations, and local networks
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
Enfield Saheli provided mental health and emotional wellbeing support to women affected by domestic abuse.
Enfield Saheli provided specialist mental health and emotional wellbeing support, recognising the close link between domestic abuse and poor mental health
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Enfield Saheli reached over 6,000 people through awareness-raising activities.
People reached through awareness raising Over 6,000
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
Enfield Saheli delivered support groups and workshops to help women build peer connections.
Group sessions and workshops provided women with opportunities to: Reduce isolation and build peer support, Increase confidence and self-esteem
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Enfield Saheli provided one-to-one emotional support sessions to women experiencing domestic abuse.
Our domestic Abuse Advocacy Service provided Confidential, one-to-one support to women experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse.
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Enfield Saheli supports women from diverse communities who face additional barriers when accessing support, including fear of stigma and language barriers.
Women from Black, Asian and Minority communities continue to face additional barriers when accessing support, including: - Fear of Stigma or community judgement - Language and communication barriers
Service · Observational claim · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
Enfield Saheli's services are designed to empower women and children affected by domestic abuse and mental health challenges.
To provide accessible, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse and mental health challenges, enabling them to feel safe, heard, and empowered.
Service · Policy statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
Enfield Saheli maintains reserves to ensure its core activities can continue during unforeseen difficulties.
The target reserve amount represents at least 6 months’ (26 weeks) expenditure and will be reviewed annually.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Enfield Saheli — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6