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Income is recognized when the charity has a legal entitlement and performance conditions are met, with reliable measurement and probable receipt.
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
Restricted funds are designated for specific purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restricted funds are those that can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Policy · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
Restricted funds can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restricted funds are those that can only be used for restricted purposes within the objects of the charity
Financial · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives
Financial · Policy statement
The charity's financial statements were prepared in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities SORP
Financial · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
The charity's financial statements were examined and found to comply with the required standards.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or 3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
Financial · Metric statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 14
The trustees are responsible for ensuring accurate accounting records and compliance with legal requirements.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2o08 and the provisions of the trust deed.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 13
The charity's financial statements comply with the Charities Act and relevant regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
Trustees are highly skilled professional women who contribute their time without compensation for their roles.
The trustees, a group of highly skilled professional women with diverse business management and development expertise, generously contribute their time without compensation for their roles as trustees. Any specific professional services rendered by trustees beyond their trustee responsibilities are appropriately compensated.
Governance · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
The charity collaborates with local businesses and professionals to enhance educational advancement through various workshops, seminars, and classes.
Furthermore, the charity engages in collaborative efforts with various local businesses (e.g. banks, law firms, mobile telephone operators), professionals and arts and crafts specialists who generously volunteer their time. This collaboration serves to advance the charity's objectives, particularly in promoting educational advancement through workshops, seminars and classes covering a diverse range of interests e.g. art, photography, craft-making, yoga, meditation, music and dance.
Operational · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
DAWN's trustees assess major risks and implement mitigating measures to ensure financial stability.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is likely to be exposed, and are satisfied with the risk mitigating measures in place to minimise the foreseeable risks. Financial risk mitigation includes diversifying income streams through exploring funding opportunities in the charity sector, corporate sponsorships, CSR giving, personal and corporate donors, philanthropy, and fundraising events.
Governance · Risk statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
DAWN's major funding sources include Awards for All, LCF-MOPAC Grassroots Support Fund, and Comic Relief.
During the year, funding support was received from various charitable foundations, including Awards for All, LCF- MOPAC Grassroots Support Fund, Vascroft Constructions Ltd, Home Office Special Services Fund, Harrow Lottery, Comic Relief and National Lottery - Awards For All, National Lottery Reaching Communities; City Bridge Foundation.
Financial · Funding statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
DAWN's financial reserves increased from £129,915 to £180,011.
The reserves figure of £180,011 (2024 - £129,915) included an allocation of £70,000 (2024 - £50,000) earmarked for staff recruitment to enhance capacity.
Financial · Funding statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
DAWN's expenditure on counselling staff and clinical supervision was £93,769.
Expenditure of £93,769 (2024 - £54,246) was incurred for counselling staff salaries and clinical supervision, with a reliance on volunteer support to accumulate reserves for staff recruitment and service development.
Financial · Funding statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
DAWN's financial income increased from £68,653 to £182,313 in the fiscal year.
In the fiscal year, the charity's income from grants, donations, fees, and charitable activities amounted to £182,313 (2024 - £68,653).
Financial · Funding statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
DAWN aims to provide support to 1,000 individuals annually by 2030.
The charity is pursuing its 5 year business plan (2025-2030) to develop its services and build its financial resources sufficiently to reach out and offer counselling intervention to 1,000 individuals per annum. At the end of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025, we had reached a headcount of 650 individuals.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
DAWN's financial reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to three to six months of expenditure.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
Financial · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
DAWN offers counselling in over 28 community languages and English.
Our services, which are offered in 28 languages, are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of ethnic minority communities and newly arrived migrants fleeing persecution.
Service · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
DAWN's services are tailored to address cultural and linguistic barriers faced by ethnic minority communities.
The charity is committed to addressing poverty, distress, and social isolation within socially marginalised ethnic minority communities. While maintaining an open and inclusive approach, our specific focus is on Asian heritage women from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, as well as newly arrived migrants from the Middle East, former Eastern European states like Albania, Poland, Romania and Africa who encounter various challenges related to social displacement.
Service · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DAWN aims to prevent mental health issues from escalating into more severe conditions.
This proactive approach not only benefits the individuals involved but also mitigates the socioeconomic costs associated with prolonged mental health challenges for both the individual and the broader economy.
Service · Policy statement · From Dawn Charitable Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4