Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre Rebuilding Lives. Enabling Integration THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {fornieTly The Coventry Refugee Centre) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Charity number. 1090123 Company number. 04291931
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fornierly The Coventry Refugee Centrel CONTENTS Legal and administrative infomation Report of the Directorstrrustees Report of the Auditor Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 12 Consolidated statement of 12shtlows Notes to the Financial Statements 14 The following pages do not fonn part of the Financial Statements.. The Destitution Fund 28
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (Formerly The Coventry Refugee Centrel LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS: Tim Godwin Kamran Munir Dr David Knibb Ranvinder Kaur Tia Ao Tom Fisher Cllr. Randhir Auluck Furrukh Aslam Cllr. Rupinder Singh Elizabeth Wendy Booth Cllr. Marcus Lapsa Cnr. Agboola Seyi Toni Soni (Chair until 25 July 20241 (Chair from 25 July 2024) (resigned 25 July 2024) (resigned 5 June 2025) (appointed as director only 25 July 2024, resigned 10 December 2024) Cllr. Jandu Tarlochan Singh {appoinled 22 September 2025) Dr EM Kadida*Dennis (appointed 25 September 2025) JOINT MANAGEMENT TEAM". Toni Soni Jackie Capitani Philliph Hollasch Hazel King Lenka Vrskova Centre Director and Company Secretary Housing Manager Lingo LinkslHR Manager Immigration Manager FinancellT Manager and Company Secretary {from 25 July 20241 Head of SeTvice Delivery Community Inlegration and Education Manager Combatting Destitution Manager Advice Services Manager Therapy Manager Geoffrey Mann Camien Pop Alyssa Swinney Dimitri KafLzas Vilalina Sergeeva LINKED CHARITY: The Coventry Destltution Fund (Charity number. 109012&1) REGISTERED OFFICE: Norton House Bird Street Coventry CVI 5FX AUDITORS: HB&O Ltd Chartered Accountants & StatutoryAuditors Seven Stars House 1 Wheler Road Coventry CV3 4LB BANKERS: Virgin Money Bank 7-11 High Streel, Coventry CV15SB
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {Fonnerly The Coventy Refugee Centrel REPORT OF THE DIRECTORSITRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 The Trusteesl Directors preserrt their report and the audited financÉal statements for the yearended 31st March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Slalement of Recommended Practi (SORP) °Accounting and Reporting by Charities. (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and finanual statements of the charity. The financial statements have been prepared in ec¢ordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply wilh the charitls governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in Odober 2019. Our background The Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre (CRMC) is a charitsble (X)mpany limited by guaranlee, est8Nished in 2001 under a Memorandum of Association, to assist the growing numbers of Asylum seekers. refugees and migrants arriving in Coventry. Our work began in 2000 when a group of kind individuals wanted to help in assisting in meeting the needs, relieving hardship and vulnerability of refugees and migrants in Coventry. We remain lo this day. a values-led organisation that still operates based on the same, decision-making principles. In 2010, the Board of Directors Considered the future needs of the charity and directed Ihal the strategy for sustainability should be through developing social enterprise, rather than ulilising solely public funding. In 2011, CRMC Trading Ltd was created, with the organisation being the sole shareholder, and thal any surplus generated helped to supporl the charity in general. Together, they constitute the CRMC Group. Both entities share the same principles and ethos. whith drives our strategic direction and culture. These were accepted by both Boards separately and have been incorporated into Ihe dally operations of bolh entities. Our Vision To be a hub ofexcellence for refuges and migrants enabling them to feel safe. supported and empowered to rebuild their lives free from persecution. Our mission is slmple: To meet the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in Coventrylsurrounding areas and raise awareness of issues facing this client group. Our Structure The Board The Charity Board is constituted by 12 Trustees, each limited to a guaranlee of £1 in the evenl of the charity being dissolved. The Trustees are also directors of the company and constitute the Board of Directors. Directors are recruited and appointed according to the needs of the charity and bring a wide range of skills. On appointment, they are offered a thorough induction, allowng them lo meet all key staff and departments. gtving them a comprehensive piclure of the organisation. Individual Trustees also srt on a range of drfferent groups, including the Finance and General Purposes Committee and the Phase Two Estates. This prOsS provides a strong Board presen in the making of strategic de$lonS of the members. Individuals are also linked to specific departments that align with their skills sets, lo enhance knowledge attributes and aid the achievement of objectives. The Senior Management Team The Centre Director is in essence the Head oflhe organisation and manages a team of6 staff, namely, a Head of Service Delivery, a FinancellT ManageT. an HRILingo Links Manager. a Communiration Officer. Spring Action Operations Manager and an lrnmigralion Manager. They form the Senior Management Team (SMT) and have responsiblity for the leadership and strategic management of the organisation induding Board direction.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (Fomierty The Coventry Refugee Centrel REPORT OF THE DIRECTORsRuSTEEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 The Delivery Teams The Group employs approximately 69 peoF4e in both full and part-time rdes and attracts an average of 85 volunleers at any given time. Staff and volunteers are equally valued and are regularly involved in forums with management to resolve long term operational issues and discuss strategies. The Group has an anli-discrtminatory approach. wth representation from several marginalised groups within employees, volunteers and Injstees and MMunity groups taking aUt of the requirements of the Equalily ACL The Senior Management Team work cooperatively wth a union who represent several emFloyees and operates a policy of honest and open communication wth employees and volunteers, in all reasonakAe circumstances. Many operational decisions are taken by the Senior Management Team, with appropriate delegation to other staff members. The Board adopts the Strategic Plan. which seNes as the key strategic and plannin9 dUment for CRMC. induding regular operational reports and risk analysis. Major slralegic decisions, annual budget setbng, and policy adoption are managed by the Board. Additionally, the Board receives a bhmonthly Centre Directorfs report that addresses key strategic issues and solutions in alignment with the strategic plan. Oblectives and activities We aim to make ourdienys feel.. 1) Supported and relieved from hardship and distress. 2) Empowered to rebuild and take control of Iheir Iwes and to fulfil their potential. 3) Integrated, settted and safe. Our achievements for 2024125 During the reporting period, the charity has secajred approximately £290,CK)O from the Nationa] Lottery, Community Fund. This funding is allocated lo support programme delivery over a Iw(Year period commencing in November. 2024 and concluding in October 2026. An additional £90,000 was granted from the Coventry and Warwckshire Integrated Care Board to maintain the ongoing implementation of the Migrant Mental Health inequaltties project IMHIP), lo further extend MHIP'S reach across Warwickshire supplementary £23,000 has been secured through the West Midlands Slrategic partnership, acting on behalf of the Home Office To enhance Therapeutic seNice delivery, the organisation received £67,000 through the Syrian Resettlemenl Programme alongside a further £55, 000 and interprelalion related costs. These resources will support the expansion of mental health and wellbeing serVIS Ihioughout Ihe fijrkding teTm. A sep2r2te allocation of £67,000 was secured from Waickshire County Council to establish immigration support seNices with rollout scheduled for December 2025. In addition. the organisalion is awarded a competttive tender valued at £340K per annual over 4 years by WaTwickshire County Council lo provide ac¢ommodalion and support for Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children (UASC) thereby broadening its housing and support seNice capaaty. Lastly the charity has secured approximately £41,000 in funding from GLC lo support the recruitment and redeployment of an outreach WOTker. The role is spectfically aimed at engaging individuals who are homeless, h2ve no recourse to public ftjnds, and are experiencing substance misuse challenges, wth the goal of sUppOng their transition into recovery treatment Seices. As part of our continued commttment to achieving efficiency savings. the Head of Fundraising and Busines5 Development posltlon has been temporarily suspended. In tts place, we have engaged a fvndraising consultant on a part basis oper2ting up to 1 day a week on average. Consequently, line management responsibilities previously held by the Head of Fundraising and Business Development have been reassigned to the Centre Director. The Spring Action So81 enterprise is now jointly managed by the Finance Manager and Centre Director to ensure continuity and effective oversight.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {Fom)erty The Coventry Refugee Centrel REPORT OF THE DIREcTORsRuSTEEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Our achievements for 2024125 (continued) As part of our ongoing commitment lo efficiency and finan(ial 51abilty. most of our departments have achieved operational self- efficiency. Our collaborative efforts wlh chartt2ble organisations, third sector partners and statutory bodies continue lo play a vital role in addressing the needs of migrant cDmmunilies both within Coventry and across Ihe wider region. Notably. our partnership with Watwickshire County Council has enabled impacfful seNice delivery Warnvickshire. We have also launched a new initiative in collaboration with Ashely Gommunily Housing and Coventry City Counul. targeting individuals who are employed or work ready bul face barriers accessing affordable accommodation within the exempt supported housing sector. The rise in the National Lniing Wage and increased employer Insurance contributions resulted in 8ddilional cost burden of approximately £65,000. These financial pressures were mitigated through the temporary suspension of the Head and Fundraising and Business Development role alongside a modest uplifl in funding from Empowering Communities (Formerly the Core Granll provided by Coventry City Council. CRMC Trading Limiled established in August 2011. continues lo develop So8] enlerprise thal respond to communities needs and align in charitable objectives of CRMC the two aclive enterprises are- Lingo Links-Translalion and Interpretation Services Spring Action- Commercial Cleaning SeNices During the last reporting period . Spring Action achieved a moderate Surplus . Although Financial performance varied across the different enterprises, Spring Action made a notable contribution of £25,850 towards overhead costs. The Immigration Servi$ fell short of its anlicipaled revenue streams 2nd recorded a defit. Meanwhile Lingo Links was granted a 12-month exemption from overhead con116butions lo facilitate its development and support ongoing efforts lo improve cost efficiency The board of Directors conlinues to uphold the Charilies Commission guidelines on pU1C benefit in all strategic planning and decision-making process. ensuring that our objectives remain aligned with the needs of the communities we serve.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {fomierly The Coventry Refugee Centrel REPORT OF THE DIREcTORsRuSTEEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Financing our charitable activities Income Overview Throughout the financial year, the organisation's core revenue streams remained stable, contributing lo a consistent financial perfomiance. Key sources of income included Empowering communities Fund (previously referred as the (Core granll, MHIP, Therapy services, Islamic relief, National Lottery fvnding. Transitional Housing. Ukraine for homes. and Housing benefit. In this year, grants from Coventry City Council. including Empowering communities Fund, Ukraine for Homes, HARP Project accounted to 22.42010 of the organisalion's overall income Fundraising efforts have focused on submitting proposals lo the Home Office. local City and County Councils charitable foundations and Trusts. Our Fund-raising aclivities indudes numerous proposals to the Home Office, Foundations and Trusts. This area of worf( is becoming increasingly competitive. requiring strategic engagement and targeted proposal developmenL Revenue from CRMC Trading Lld accounted for 2.9% of the total group income in 202 Risk management The Board of Directors acknowledges the signtficance of managing Ihe risks faced by the charity and maintains 8 risk register to facilitate continuous review and monitoring of ongoing risks. They receive frequent reports from the Senior Management Team on all potential risks and the strategies implemented to miligate or reduce them. Open communication encourages Directors to discuss potential extemal risks with the Senior Management Team. Financial revlew The Board of Directors continues to monitor CRMC'S perf0rnan as well as any extemal factors that may impact upon the organisation's status. Forecasts have been generated for the period up to 3151 December 2026, indicating that the charity and ils subsidiary will have sufficient resources lo maintain operational existence for the foreseeabte future. For these reasons, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annuat report and accounts. The organisalion has now reached a position where 4 months of operating cosls are held in reseNes. This offers the organisation MO stabilty and financial security than it has previously had. Reserves Policy The board of DirectOrsruSteeS are responsible for maintaining an adequate level of reserves to meet conlSngencies and, in the evenl that the Charity is no longer viable, lo pay all outstanding wages. redundancy pay and other creditors. In November 2021 the Board of DirectOrsnJSlees reviewed and approved a new Reserves Policy. The ReseNes Policy is to hold a minimum of three months of operoting expenses in ReseNes (defined as the sum of General ReSe8S nel of Fixed Assets plus Designated Reserves). The intention is to protect the organisation's services, its infraslruclure, and the continuing employment of skilled staff from short temi inc£*me shod(s and lo be able to invest in unbudgeted or strategic growth opportunities that may become available. Ordinarily, reserves should not exceed six months of operating costs. In the event this occurs. the board will give consideration of the best use of excess reserves. In rtain circumstances the board may decide to hold a larger amount The Board of DirectOrsrUsteeS may decide at any point lo transfer any or all the designated income lo the General Reserves rf it is corisidered appropriate to maintain the organisation as a going concem. This would take account of any extemal events that are beyond the control of Ihe organisation that may have an adverse effect on oper2tions. Fundraising Vvhilst the charity does incur some expendyture in respect of fundraising actNilies. these are Considered to be on a very small scale and do not fom) part of the charitys principal activtties. The chartty neilher participates in publicly marketed fundraising events nor in the active soliciting of donations from members of the general public. Accordingly. the tharity is not registered with the Fundraising Regulator, although the trustees will keep the stluation under review.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {formety The Coventry Refugee Centre) REPORT OF THE DIREcTORsRuSTEEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Pay policy for seniorstsff The pay of the senior staff is reviewed by the board {at least annualw) and nomially increased in line with average earnings or review against performance objedives. In view of the nature of the charity. the trustee5 benchmark against pay levels in other regional charities of a similar size. If recruilment has proven difficuH in the recent past a marf(el addition may also be paid. The Future Government Inltiatives In the forthcoming year, our organisation is prepared to navigate a complex landscape marked by substantial shifts. The cessation of socio-economicfunding from Europe, coupled with a change in the UK government's policy that plaS a high priority on asylum seeker support and nel migration. wll undoubtedly influence our operational slr21egies. We are proactively assessing the potential impacts of these changes on our charity's mission and services. In addition lo supporting asylum seekers, the govemment has intrOdUd measures to tackle net migration, including.. Restricting the ability of rtain visa holders to brtng dependents One in one out {immigration} wlicy Standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain is increasing to 10 years Salary thresholds for work visa holders seeking settlement will rise to £41,700 per annum. These steps aim to reduce the overall number of mKJrants entering the UK, ensuring that migration levels are sustainable and do not overburden public services. Furthermore, the government is committed to creating more safe and legal routes for people to daim asylum in the UK This indudes.. Expanding resettlement schemes. such as the UK Resettlement Scheme and the Community Sponsorship Scheme Consulting with local authorities to detemiine an annual c2p on the number of refugees resettled. These efforts 8im lo provide vulnerable individuals with a secure pathway to seek protection while ensuring that the UK can adeqLJalely support and integrate them. tt is still earty to determine how these plans wll unfold and how Ihey will relate to our organisalion. Strategic Initiatives The Board of Directors and the Senior Management Team are steadfast in their commitment lo advanang our social enterprise strategy and developing models that will enable our delivery units lo achieve full sdf-sufficiency. We are equally dedicated to idenlifying new funding opportunities from grants and donors. Followng the departure of the Head of Operations and the Head of Fundraising and Business Development presented wtth an opportunity lo reassess the structure and financial stability of these roles Iheii roles. As part of this review, we transferred some of the costs mainly for the Head of operations previously covered by reseTves into existing funding streams to ensure long term viability Due lo the strategic relevance of fundraising and the need to maintain continuity in the area we have temporarily engaged a Fundraising consultant on a part time basis, equivalent to one day a week. This interim measure allows us to continue pursuing funding opportunities whle we evaluate the future configuration of this role.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE Ifom)erly The Coventry Refugee Centre) REPORT OF THE DIRECTORsrrRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 We plan lo explore several initiatives through a tlend of existing activities and future developments.. Ongoing review of current seNi¢es and reconfiguration to adapl lo changing needs. 2. Continuous review and development of a fundraising strategy that aligns with our core organisational objectives and focu8es efforts where clear gaps can be evidenced. or a business case can be made to demonstrate innovation or best praclice in the sector that will attract addttional funding. staying updated with new and existing ftjnding opportunities to either replace funding for existing woJ* str8nds nearing their end or creale new work strands thal demonstrate needs. Generate more business opportLJnities in our social enterprise to uhimately increase revenue. Sustained investment in our staff, volunteers, and TTuslees to ensure they possess the appropriate skills, tools, technology, and Iraining to perform their roles to an excellent standard in both office and home environments. 6. Continued review of efficiency savings to be less reliant on reseNes Review of IT functions. 8. Raising awareness of our dient group and responding lo any govemment policy Ihal may adversely impact our dient group. 9. Monitoring progress against KPIS for all furKling initiatives. 10. Continually reviewing the pricing strategies for Spring Action, IMmratiOn, and Lingo Links nSIdering the increased operating and staffing costs Trustees. responsibilities statement The trustees (who are also directors of the Coventry Refugee 2nd Migrant Centre forthe purposes of COTnpany law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with apFAicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Apted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each finanual year. Under company law the trustees musl not approve the financial slalements unless they are satisfied that they give 2 true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and applicalion of resources, induding the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these finanaal statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consislently. observe the methods and prtnciples wtlhin the Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates thal ale reasonable and prudenL stale whelher applicable UK Accounting Stsndards have been followed, subject to any material departures disdosed and explained in Ihe financial statements. prepare the financid statemenls on an ongoing cone£m basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disdose wth reasonable accurdcy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charrtable cornpany and hence for laking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulartlies. The ITUStees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial infomiation induded on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE Ifornierfy The Coventry Refugee Centre) REPORT OF THE DIRECTORsrrRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Trustees, responsibilities statement (continued) In so far as the trustees are aware.. there is no relevant audil information of which the charilable company's audtlor is unaware.. and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that infomialion. The Trustees, Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act, relating lo small enlilies. Third party Indemnity provision for trustees Qualifying Ihird party indemnity provision is in place for the benefit of all trustees of the group. In approving the Trustees, Annual Report, we also approve the Diieciots. report induded therein, in our capacity as company directors. The Report of the DirectorSrusteeS has been prepared in accx)rdan¢e with the special provisions of the Companies Act, relating to small entities. Approved by the Directors and signed on their behalf by= 69ÈeQWD.7DtE.?24Y.£A2tstÉUE3WME7h Kamran Munir- Chair of Trustees Date: 15 December 2025
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {fornierly The Coventry Refugee Centre) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Opinion We have audited the finanual stslements of The Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre {Ihe 'parenl charitable company,) and ils subsidiary {Ihe 'group'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Consolidaled Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidaled Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Financial Slalemenls, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework Ihat has been applied in Iheir preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. induding Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Repothng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom General Accepted Accounting Praclice). In our opinion the financial statements- give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and parenl charilable companys affairs as at 31 March 2025, and of the group's incoming resources and application of resources, including tts income and expenditure, for the year then ended., have been properly prepared in a(Lordance with Unrted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice,. and have been prepared in accordance with the requiremenls of the Chartties Act 2011. Basls for opinion We conduded our audit in accordance )Mth Intemational Standards on Auditing {UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are fijrther described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent charitable company in accordance wtth the ethical requirements thal are relevant to our audit of the financial slalements in the UK, induding the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordan wth Ihese reqU1MentS. We believe that the audlt evtdence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the finanaal statements, we have conduded thal the trustees. use of the going concetn basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statemenls is appropriate. Based on the work we have perfomied, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or CollectVely. may cast significant doubl on the group's or charitable company's ability to continue as a going concem for 2 period of at least twelve months from when the financial slatements are 8Uthorised for issue. Our responsibilits'es and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Inforniatlon The olher information comprises the infonnation included in the Report of the Direclotsl Trustees, other than the financial stalemenls and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other infomialion contained within the Report of the Directorsftruslees. Our opinion on the ffnanaal statements does not cover the other infomation and, except to the extent otherwise explicitty slated in our report, we do not express any fomi of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our responsibility is lo read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is malerialty inconsistent with the financial stalemenls or our knowiedge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to delerynine whether this gives rise lo a material misslatemenl in the finanaal statements themselves. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude Ihal there is a material misslalement of this other information, we are required lo report that f8cL We have nothlng to report in this regard. Matters on which we are Tequlred to report by exception We have nothing lo report in respect of the follo)Mng matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require u5 to report to you if, in our opinion.. the information given in the fin2nual statements is incDnsistent in any material respect with the Report of the DirectorsruSteeS,. or the parent charitable company has not kepl adequate accounting records,. or the financial statements are not in agreement wth the accounting records and retums- or we have not received all the infoTrnalion and explanations we requi for our audit
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (formerly The Coventry Refugee Centrel INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Responslbilities of trustees As explained mole fully in the Iruslees. resFionsiblTlies stalement sel out on pages 7 and 8, the Iruslees {who are also the directors of the parent charitable company for the PUFposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a Itue and fair view, and for such intemal control as the trustees detemine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements Ihat are free from material misslatemenl, whether due lo fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the group's and parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as apFAicable. matters related lo going concern and using the going concem basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the group or parent charitable company or to cease operations. or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's responsibilitie8 for the audit of the financlal statements We have been appointed as auditor under secfion 151 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with this Act. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an audilo¢s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. but is not 2 guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always delecl a material misstatement when it exists. Misstalemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to inlluence Ihe economic deusions of users taken on the basis of these financial slalements. Irregularitie5, including fraud, are instances of noTrcompliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outtined above. to delect material misslatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecling irregularities, including fraud is detailed below= The audit process indudes an assessment of Ihe entity's and group's risk environment, through enquiry of and discussion with management and those charged with govemance. induding an assessmenl of any key laws and regulations with which the group and parent charitable company musl comply in the ordinary course of its operations. Additionally, the overall risks of irregular transactions occurring are assessed following our obseallonS and confirmalion of the design and implementation of management's controls. lthilsl we are mindful of these risks. our audit focus is geared towards the risk of material misslatemenl in the financial statements as a whole. As such, our procedures cannol guarantee that all transactions have been fvlly cnmpliant wth all relevant laws and regulations, including those regulations relating lo fraud, as our procedures are not designed to detect all instances of nonwcompliance. By definition, the risk of our detection of non-compliance is greater where compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in Ihe financial statements. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intenlional concealment. forgery. collusion, omission or misrepresentation. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the finana81 slalements is lOted on Ihe Financial Reporting Council's website at.. hll s.'IMw.frc.or -uklauditorslaudtt-assurancelaudilor-s-res nsibililie&for-the-audil-of-the-fildescJt tionwo&the- audilor's-res onsibilities-for. This description fom)s part of our audilorfs report. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable coMpanS trustees. as 8 body, in ac(x)rdance with Part 4 of the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those mallers we are required to state to them in an auditorfs reKK)rt and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent peIlled by law, we do not accept or assume responsibilty to anyone other than the charitable company and the charttable company's ttuslees as 8 body, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. HB&O Ltd Seven Stars House 1 Wheler Road Coventry West Midlands CV3 4LB Date.. 15 December 2025 HB&O Ltd is eligible to act as an audilor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. 10
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANTCENTRE (fomierly The Coventry Refugee Centrel CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Total Note 2025 2025 Income and endowments from: Charitable activities 975,977 1.192,593 2,168,570 2,735,169 Social Enterise activities 29),688 290,688 278,004 Investments 36,448 34,643 1,303,113 1,192,593 2.495,706 3.047,816 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 1,011,784 1,223.358 2.235.142 2,773,890 Social Enterprise activities 284.235 20,414 304,849 269,413 Governance costs 9.500 9,500 9,500 1.296,019 1.253,272 2,549,291 3,052,803 Net expenditure 7,094 (60.679) (53,585) (4,987) Transfers between ftjnds 15.16.26 {2.466) 2,466 Net movement in funds 4.628 (58.213) <53,585) {4.9871 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 1.147,189 (18,329) 1,128.860 1,133,847 Total funds carried fonvard 1,151,817 (76,542) 1,075,275 1,128,860 The Consolidated Stalemenl of Financial Actiillties indudes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming rESour$ expended derive from continuing aclimties.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fomierfy The Coventry Refugee Centrel CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Group Charlty Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 11 86,817 95.574 80,622 100 85.913 100 12 86,817 95.574 80,722 86.013 Current assets Debtors 13 278.287 693.594 198.584 301.069 544,649 380,014 262,358 693,594 196,740 285,265 544,649 369,694 Short term deposits Cash al bank and in hand 1,170,465 1.225,732 1,152,692 1,199,608 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 14 182.007 192.446 177,288 182,488 Net current assets 988,458 1,033,286 975,404 1.017,120 Net assets 1,075,275 1.128.860 1,056,126 1,103.133 Funds Unrestricted fvnds 15 1,151.817 (76,542) 1,075,275 1.147,189 (18,329) 1,128.860 1,132,668 (16,542> 1.056.126 1.121,462 (18,329) 1,103,133 Restricted funds 16 Total funds carried forward For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitted to exeTnplion from audil under section 477 of the Companies Act 2LK16 relating to small rA)mpanies but as this company is a chattty, il is subject to audit under the Charities Act 2011. Directors. responsibilities- The members have not required the cDmpany to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 ofthe Companies Act 20- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Acts with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These financial stalemenls have been prepad in a{rdanCe with the speaal provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The financial slalemenls were approved and authorised for issue by the Board on 15 December 2025. Kamran Munir. Chair of Trustees Charity number.. 1090123 Company number 04291931 The notes on pages 14 to 27 fom part of the financial statements. 12
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fornierly The Coventry Refugee Centre) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note Cash generated by operating activities 19 {48,930) 17,948 Cash flow from investing activitle$ Interest received Purchase of tangible fixed assets 36,448 (20,003) 34,643 (6,755) Cash used in investing activities 16,445 27,888 Increase Sn cash and cash equivalents (32,485) 45,836 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 Aprll 924,663 878.827 Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 892,178 924,663 Analysis of changes in net funds At 1 April 2024 Cash Flov At 31 March 2025 Net cash Cash at bank 2nd in hand Bank overdrafts 924.663 {32,485) 892,178 924,663 {32,485) 892.178 13
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fomierfy The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accounting policies {a) Company Inf0rn7ation The Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Norton House, Bird Street, Coventy. West Midlands CV15FX. (b) Basls of preparation The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo thartties preparing their ac£ounls in accordance wtih the Finanaat Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelané IFRS 102). the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 20¢ and UK Gener Apted Attounting Practice. The financial statements are prepared in Stetling, which is the functional currency of the cornpany. Monetary amounts in the financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. {c) Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of The Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre and ils subsidiary, CRMC Trading Limited. (d) Incomlng resources Voluntary income, including donations, gifts and grants that provide (x)re funding or are general nature. are recognised where there is entitlement, certainly of receipt and Ihe amounl Can be measure with sufficient reliability. Such income is only defeed when.. The donor specifies that thegranl or donation must only be used in fvture accounting periods., or The donor has imposed conditions which musl be met before the charity has unconditional entitlement. Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis. Income receivable from charitable actiwlies include income receivable under contract. Where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specifi¢ perfomiance conditions, income is recognised when the related goods or services are provided. lel Volunteers and donated Se7¢e$ and facilities The value of sÈrvice8 provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statement5. (fj Resources expended Expenditure is recognized on an accNals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure indudes any VAT which cannot be recovered, and is reported as part of Ihe expenditure lo which it relates. Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those cosls incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities aTbd setvices for ils beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be all(Thted directly to such actwities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary lo support them. Governance costs indude those cosls associated th meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and cosls linked to the strategic management of the charity. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to actrvty cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by areas or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. Igl Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Tnjstees in the fvrtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds eanarked by the Trustees for particular purposes. Reslricled funds are subjected lo restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. 14
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (forn)ebly The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Iconlinuedl {hl Capitalisation and depreciation of tangible fixed assets IT equipment costing less Ihan £5(KJ per indtvidual item is written off in the perFod of acquisition. All other equSpment IS capilalised al cost. Depreciation is pmvided on all tangible assets at rates (2lculated to write off the cost over ils estimated useful life as follows.. Leasehold improvemenls- 10°/o Straight Line Computer equipment- 3 years Office equipment- >10 years {[) Operating leases The rentals payab18 on operating leases are tharged on a straight line basis over the lease temi. ti) Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis as the trustees believe that no material UnrtaIntieS exist. The Iruslees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level ol income and expenditure for 12 months from aulhorising these financi81 stalemenls. The budgeted intx)me and expenditure is sufficient wth the level of resee$ for the charity lo be able to continLie as a going wncem. {k) Flnanclal Instruments Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction pri induding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impaimient. If an arrangement constitlrtes a finance transaction il is measured at the present value. {1) Employee benefits hen employees have rendered service to the charity, short-temi employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for th8t setvice. The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable. Redundancylteminalion payments are charged to the SOFA in the period to which they relate, once Ihere is a legal or constructive obligation to make the paymenL (ml Tax The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meels the def5nilion of a charitable company for UK rA)rpor8tion lax purposes. As such. it does not have liability to corporation tax in the course ot its norm21 charitable activities. {n) Critical accounting estimates and Judgements To be able to prepare financial statements in accordance Vth FRS 102, the charity must make certain estimates and judgements that have an impact on the poliaes and the amount reported in the annual accounts. The estim8tes and judgements are based on historical experien$ 2nd other factors induding expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable at the time such estimates and judgemenls are made 15
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (forn)erly The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2. Income from Charitable Activities Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Therapeutic Destilution CCC Grant CRMC Advocacy Services Integration Project {formerfy Syrian Integration) Homes for Ukraine Waickshire County Council Refugee Housing Project Combatting Destitutionl rough sleepers Arts Council Integrate Coventry ESF Employment- Connect 2 Cost of living fund HARP Project ESOL Asylum Action The National Lottery Community Fund Transitional Project 209,001 22,819 504.310 209.(K11 22,819 504,310 62,385 86,344 92,976 33.266 387,752 109,127 88,047 104.280 62,385 86,344 47,632 24,922 47,632 24.922 736,337 241.014 49.853 51.920 601,468 285,778 736.337 138,727 102.287 27,538 739,588 45.930 74,977 11,250 31.419 7,5tJ) 87,910 11,578 58.966 7,500 87,910 11,578 58,966 38,528 29,324 67,852 975.977 1.192,593 2,168,570 2,735,169 2024 comparatives comprise unreslricled funds of £710.595 and restricted funds of £2.024.574. 3. Income from Social Enterprise Activities Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Lingo LinkslCRMC Trading Compafty Spring Action Cleaning 73.512 73,512 90.717 217,176 217,176 187,287 290,688 290,688 278,004 2024 comparatives comprise unrestricted income of £278,004. 16
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fornierfy The Coventry Refugee Centrel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 4. Income from Investments Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Interest 36,448 36,448 34,643 36,448 36,448 34,643 2024 comparatives comprise restricted income of £34.643. 5. Resources expended for Charitable Activities Direct costs Support Costs 2025 Total funds Total funds 2025 2025 2024 Therapeutic 187,882 18,788 20S,670 136,918 33,157 Destitution 36,043 4.686 40,729 Empowering Community Fund (formerly CCC Grant) CRMC 447,832 53.740 501,572 409.380 112,272 12,848 125,120 190,176 Advocacy Services Integration Project Homes for Ukraine 89,943 11.693 101,636 92,358 100,383 41,295 6,194 47,489 47,670 Warwickshire County Counctl Refugee Housing Project Combatting Deslilution ProjectlRough Sleepers Arts Council 21,171 4.234 25,405 40.877 543,596 135.899 679,495 539,614 232,639 23.264 255,903 272,368 53,¢M1 Integrate Coventry ESF Employment- Connect 2 Cost of living fund HARP Projed ESOL Asylum Action The National Lottery Community Fund Transitional Project 702,393 51,079 75.420 6.223 1,132 7,355 4,493 80.250 9,302 46,074 12,038 1,581 11.058 92,288 10,883 57,132 24,543 76,224 7.241 83,465 1.930,746 304.396 2.235,142 2,773.890 Included within the above are govemance costs of £9,500 (2024: £9.500). 17
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {formerly The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 6. Expenditure on Social Enterprtse Activities Direct cost Support cost Total funds Total funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Lingo LinkslCRMC Trading Company Sprtng Action Cleaning 80,092 80,092 88.913 204,143 20,414 224,557 180,500 284,235 20.414 304.649 269.413 7. Net expenditure is stated after chargingllcrediting): 2025 2024 Deprec4ation 28.760 31,092 Auditors, remuneration 9,500 9,500 Operating lease- land and buildings 33,500 33,500 Operating lease- other 2.872 Release of deferred capital grant {6.072) (6,072) 8. Stsff costs Total funds Total funds 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 1,404,839 1,772,749 111,167 149.124 25,667 33,761 1,541,673 1,955,634 Average number of employees 49 54 No employee eamed £60,000 or more per annum P024- none) 18
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fomierly The Coventy Refugee Centrel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 9. Taxation A tax li8bilty of £72 {2024- £54) arose in relation to the trading company. No liability lo UK corporation tax arose on ordinary activities in the Charity for the years ended 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. 10. Tnjstees. Remuneration and Expenses No trustees ceiVed remuneralion in the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024- £nil). No Irustee was reimbursed travelling expenses in the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024- £nil). 11.Tangible Fixed Assets Group Leasehold Improvements Computer Equipment Office Equipment Motor Vehicle Total Cost.. As at 1 Apnl 2024 173,350 83,084 65.929 322,363 Additions As al 31 March 2025 1,650 84,734 2.850 68,779 15,503 15,503 20,003 342,366 173,350 Depreciation: As al 1 April 2024 104,623 72,140 50,026 226,789 Charge for year As al 31 March 2025 7.205 79,345 4.932 54,958 775 775 120,471 255,549 Net book value: As a131 March 2025 52,879 5,389 13,821 14,728 86,817 As at 31 March 2024 68,727 10.944 15,903 95,574 Charity Leasehold Improvements Computer Equipment Office Equipment Motor Vehiclgs Total Cost: As al 1 April 2024 173,350 64,883 60,175 298,408 Additions As al 31 March 2025 15,503 15,503 18,353 316,761 173,350 64,883 63,025 Depreclation: As at 1 April 2024 104,623 61,892 45,980 212,495 Charge for year As at 31 March 2025 15,848 120,471 2,572 64,464 4.448 50,428 775 775 23,643 236,138 Net book value: As at 31 March 2025 52,879 419 12.597 14.728 80,623 As at 31 March 2024 68,727 2.991 14,195 85,913 19
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {fom)erly The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. Investments The charity purchased the entire share capital of CRMC Trading Limited (Company number.. 07735270), 100 Ordinary shares of £1 each al par on ils incorporation on 10 April 2011. CRMC Trading Limited's principal activity is the creation of an environment in which socially responsible business can be developed. The company's lumover for the year was £73,512 (2024 - £90,71 n and tls h)ss for the year was £6,580 {2024 - profil of £1,805). 13. Debtors Group Charity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Granvcontract income receivable Prepayments and other debtors 253.236 25,051 262.709 38,360 237,307 25,051 246,927 38,338 278,287 301,CE9 262,358 285,265 14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Group Charity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Taxation and social security Trade and other credttors Accruals Deferred income Intercompany 26.692 35,918 45,003 74,394 31.697 51,961 56,061 52,727 24,308 25,812 40,532 74.394 29,261 38,533 52,780 52,727 9,187 182.LK17 192.446 1 Tl.288 182,488 Deferred income above comprises amounts received in advance where the perfomiance eAJndilions of the grant have not been mel or where the charity has agreed defemient with the funder. Group Charity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Balan al 1 April Amounts released lo incoming resources Amounts deferred in year 52.727 (22,329) 130,962 {94,4851 52,727 {22,329) 130,962 {94,485) 15. Unrestrl¢ted funds Balance at l April 2024 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Transfers Balance at 31 March 2025 Undesignated funds: General fund 447,189 1,303,113 (1,2,019) {2,466) 451,817 Designated funds: Refugee Housing Project Contingency fund Repairs and operational fund Total unrestricted funds 350.000 250,0 100.000 350,000 250,tKJO 100,(KJO 1,147.189 1,303.113 (1,296.019) (2,4661 1.151.817 The designated funds and nalure of the activities they support are described below.. 20
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fornierly The Coventry Refugee Centrel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. Unrestricted funds (continued} Refugee Housing Project This is a core activity of the charity, which deals with providing temporary accommodation and support to refugees and migrants who are homeless and have intensive support needs. Funds are maintained as cover against risks associated with the charity's unforeseen costs of this activity, induding.. Landlord's fees. voids andlor bad debts, and repair and dilapidation related costs. Contingency fund Represents a fund set up to absorb the ongoing running costs of the charity in the evenl ol its dosure or in the case of its activities being curtailed lo an unforeseen degree. Repairs and operational fund Represents 8 fund sel up to cover day to day repairs and emergencies arising on the charity's office properties, IT and office equipment and in the event of significanl operational cover aangernent$ being necessary. 21
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE Ifomiebly The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. Restricted funds Balance at 1 April 2024 IncoTning Resources Resources Expended Transfers Balance at 3q March 2025 Therapeutic Destitution 36,732 209,001 (206,670) (40,729) (501,572) 39,063 46,203 22,819 28,293 Empowering Community Fund (formeTly CCC Grant) CDA Accelerate (208,6961 504,310 (205,958) (1,209) 14.646 1,209 Advocacy Services Integration project Men's Group Homes for Ukraine 86.344 (101,636) {646) 9,737 9,737 4,400 4,400 20,508 47,632 (47,489) (25,405) 20,651 Warwickshire County Council Building Bridges Health Champions Combatting destitutionl rough sleepers Islamic Relief 21,039 24,922 20.556 10,886 {10,886) 7,714 (7,714) (23,836) 14,665 102,287 (117,176) {38,725) 14,665 Refugee Action 12,106 12,106 UIA (71,695) 800 71,695 AB Charitable Trust {800) 108 World on the plate UASC ESOL (108) (82) {6,7901 77.176 82 Arts Council 6,790 (77,176) {1) 8.288 Integrate Coventry Refugee A¢tion- RAP project ESF Employment- Connect 2 Souter grant Cost of living fund {8.288} 5.000 (5,000) {443) 6757 443 HARP Project ESOL 7.500 17.355) {92,288) 6,902 6876 87,910 2,498 Other- donation 23,000 23,000 Asylum Action 11,578 {10,883) 695 The National Lottery Community Fund 58,966 {57.132) 1,834 Transitional Project 29,324 (44,937) {15,613) (18,329) 1,192.593 {1.253.272) 2,466 (76,542)
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fomierfy The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. Restricted funds {¢ontinued) The Funds and nature of the activtbes they support are described below.. Therapeutlc The therapy team offers a specialist mental health sep4ice for asylum seeker5 and refijgees residing in Coventry and surrounding areas. Our team has been providing communty based MtUltural and multi-lingual counselling since November 2003. and noTrverbal art therapy since 2015. The Destitution Fund Coventry This is a special Injst of the charlty govemed by a dedaration of trust dated 28 Seplember 2009 (Registered number 109012&1) wth the object of providing simple provisions sh as food parcels. dolhing. shelter, etc. for destilute people who have made a cjaim for asyltjm. EmpovJerlng Community Fund (fornierfy CCC grant) This Core Grant funds various departments. These indude the Drop in Advice team that works with all migrants regardless of status Ihal have an issue that they need assistance with. The Advice team is dependent on volunteers, so the core grant also pays for a volunteer coordinator. This team will also refer to other departments such as the Complex Needs team which supports the most vulnerabte such as those fleeing domestic violence. victims of modem-day slavery. those with mentsl health issues, etc. The grant also covers a therapy adminislrator salary, HR admin and our IT/building maintenance person. Part of the core granl also pays for several hours of Immigration advi provided by the Immigration Department and contributes to support the Housing team. The new grant has provided a small uplift, therefore it is a fijll cost recovery model. CDA Accelerate The Employment Project Manager role- for CDA- invofves putling together successful processes for delivering emF4oymenl support for seTvice-users and committing to enhanced adminislralive otligations for the European Social Fund. The roles also include tr8ining team members to skill-sets tailored for supporting refugees and migrants., selling realistic and proven measures to complete deadlines on time,. and implementing organisational policies and procedures lo provide best direction for day-toaY operations. This project ended in March 2023. Advocacy Serllces Our team delivers prtrbono confidential. independent. speaalist, immigration and asylum advi and offer a lee-paying seNice whereby we represent dients originating from all nations making applications for leave to remain or fijrther leave lo remain in the UK under the UK Immigration rules. We also assist with applications for travel documents. overseas Brit18h passport applications and applicalions to become British as well as providing representation for those seeking to enter the UK Integration project Support8 lo build capacty and integrate clienls who have been dispersed to Coventry through the VPRS and VCRC government schemes. There is a staff team of 4 persons to deliver the servIs. Homes for Ukraine Support offered to help new arrivals from Ukraine to settle in Coventry as well as supporting Ihe sponsors who have assisted them galning entry to the UK. Warwi¢kshlre County Council Housing related support offered to dienls and their families placed in hotel accommodation in some of the districls of the county. 23
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (formerly The Coventry Refugee Centrel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Men's Group The Men's Group is a social group for all men (regardless of status), however. is mainly attended by the rough sleeper population. CRMC provides a lighl lunch, table tennis, pool, and asS lo IT. Occasionally we organise excursions. The fund pays for the hire of the premises. the staff cost, vdunteer expenses. treshMentS for lunch. equipment, and the trips. Combatting Destilutionl Rough Sleepers The Combatting Destitution pmject supports destitLrte people with access to cash and nonSh support as well as case working.. il also works more specifically with failed asylum seekers to help them lo submtt a fresh asylum daim with help lo gathei evidence being provided by a number of internalional deleclrve agencies. Alongside our work with falled asylum seekers, the ft]nd also provides them with housing, case work support and a small weekly allowance. Rough sleepers project is part of Ihe Deslilution project and provides accommodation and support predominanlly lo EU migrants lo help them meet their Irealy rights for pre settled, setued status. Health Champlons Health Champions is funded by Alan Edwards Higgs Charity and William Cadbury Trust. It mainly covers the cost of the Health Champions Coordinator salary and volunteers. expenses on the project. This project Irains and supports volunteers from within the local communities lo provide health information and signposting to members of the community. as well as communicate the needs of their community to local health officials. This project ended in March 2023. Islamic Relief Islamic Relief is fvnding for the cost of one of oursupported houses, our therapy counselling to destitute dients and partially funding for our immigration wcwk as part of our Combatting Destitution projecL UIA Mi friendly Cities was a 3-year programme which was funded through UIA to support refvgees and Migrants in the Wesl Midlands. CRMC was 1 of 11 partners and our focus was on employability, developing social enlerprises and raising 8wareness on prevalent health issues affecting our clients. CRMC also awarded a sum of money to create a community space al Norton House for CO•working a Face for support groups lo meet as well as Carry out community events. This fund is in deficit and the deficit will be recovered over the life of the proje¢L This funding ended in March 2021. Arts Counell Funds a day event, localed 2¢ross Coventry Ctty Centre. Broadgate. and Shelton Square. The event indudes live installations, exhibttions. ujllural dan, food, and a main stage, hosting musicians, the employment of a Creative Producer and Events Coordinator. working alongside Ioc81 Coventry groups, artists, creatives, and intemational artists. AB Charltable Trtv8t AB Charitable Trnst funds Ihe salary incrementforCRMC Advi Senrit£s Team Leader and our Employment Team Leader. This funding ended in Marth 2021. UASC ESOL Provides English dasses lo unacxompanied asylumThseeking chihjren 5 days a Eek for 2 hcmjrs each and Indud8 trips and socialisation skills. This funding ended in June 2021. Integrate Coventy The Integrate Coventry project is led by Coventry Refugee and Migrant Cenlre in partnership with Foleshill Women's TfainSng, Voluntary Action Coventry, Belgrade Theatre and Coventry Cty of Culture TrusL This project is part funded by the EU Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund. making management of migration Ilows more effiaent across the European Union. It is a bmo-year project from Jan 2021- Dec 2022. The aim of the project is to help integrate refugees and other Ihird country nationals lo rebuild their lives in safety, becoming )lJlly self-sufficienl and establish themselves within the wider community in Coventry. This is achieved by providing one lo one caseworf( tor participants assisting in a range of needs including housing, benefits. employment, and complex needs. AddrlionaI. Ihe project provides a range of other sel development interventions as part of an enrichment programme induding counselling. ESOL classes, social and hobby groups. volunteering training and placements. cultural activities. infom)ation and advi. and guidance sessions. This funding and related services ended in December 2023. 24
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fomierfy The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. Restricted funds {continued) ESF Employment- Connect 2 Funds the employment support for servic&users and committing to enhand administrattve obligations for the European Social Fund. This funding ended in December 2023. Cost of living (National Lottery Community Fund) Funds utilised to sustain and enhance our supw)rt servtces, extending reach to dients experienung significant hardship due to the rising cost of livin9. This funding ended in March 2024. The Health Access Refugee Programme {HARP) Funds commissioned by Coventry City Council, is a tsuYear pflot project funded by the Integraled Care Board. Its purpose is lo enable and empower refugees and asylum seekers to ac$$ health services by tackling health inequalities and removing barriers to health aeSS. CRMC is a key partner in delivering thts initiative. ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) Fund secured from various funders to expand and enhance the thariws education department programme offerings. Notably, funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority will enable us to implement initialwes aimed at improving English proficiency for British National Overseas {BNO) cjienls. funding from Coventry City Counal Children Department to support unaccompanied asylUftseekIng children develop language skills, thebY facilitating their access to education, and aiding their integration into the local community. cdlaboration w4th Family Action, which works alongside Bardays Life Skills to deliver'English in daily life, classes, and funding from a local business to delNer English dasses for approximately 60 of their employees thereby demonstrating the charity's commitment lo Workpla integration and upskilling. This will play 8 crucial role in helping these individuals better Integrate into soety and access empk)yment opportunities. Asylum Action This funding is to support delrvery of volunteertng opporluntbes to aSM seekers. enabling them to worf( collaboratniety with residents thtythin their communtties. These activities focus on enhancing neighbourhood spaces and promoting environmental stewardship. The initialive contributes to indtvidual wellbeing, foslers social integration. and encourages mutual learning and cuhural exchange. The funding enables us tr) lund an employee who oversees this function. This is a year project with a strong likely hood of tt been extended The National Lottery Communlty Fund Funding received from the National Lottery towards Coventy Refijgee and Migrant Centre's delivery of targeted support servlces lo refuges and migrants . These SeNiS will indude guidance on navigating the asylum and migration system , asS to mental health and wellbeing support employment and apprenticeship opportunities and tailored intervenlions to promote integration reduce wlnerability and improve long temi outcomes. The fvnding enables us to recruit some additional stsff and top up other services where there are capaaty issues. The fvnding is for Iwo year& Transitional Houslng ProJe¢t Transltion Housing Project is a lolnt initialive led by Asmey Community Houslng in partnership with us ( Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centrel. The programme provides secure. short term accommodation for refugees in Coventry who are ready to enter the workforce. Its primary goal is to support indiwduals in theirjoumey towards independent living. The project is a pilot for 2 years vrith some of the costs for the accommodation funded directy from Coventry City Council. There are 11 units provided by CRMC 25
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fornierly The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17. Analysis of Net Assets between Funds Fund balances at 31 March are represented by.. Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Fixed assets 86.817 86,817 Net current assets 1.065.000 (76,542) 988,458 1,151.817 (76,542) 1,075,275 18. Guarantees and Other Financial Commitsnents-Group and Charity Financial commitments under nOn<ancellae operating leases will result in the following payments falling due= 2025 2024 Land, buildings and other. Within one year 39.860 33,500 Wlhin one to five years 76,232 97,542 116,092 131,042 19. Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operatin9 activities 2025 2024 Net movement in fvnds (53,5851 (4,987} Interest receivable Depreciation and impaimient of tangible fixed assets Decrease in debtors (Decrease) in creditors Net cash flow from operating activities (36,448) 28,760 22,782 {10,4391 (48,930) (34,6431 31.092 125,714 {99,2281 17,948 20. Pensions and other post4etirement benefits The group and charitable company make conltibutions to defined contribution personal pension plans for the employees whereby payments are made lo an insurance company independent from the finances oflhe group and tharitable company. Contributions are charged to the stalemenl of financid 2clivilies as and when incurred. The charge forthe yearwas £25,667 {2024'. £33,761). At 31 March 2025 £4,883 {2024= £5,719) was due lo Ihe scheme.
THE COVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE {fornierfy The Coventry Refugee Centre) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21. Related party transactions The group has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS 102 not to disdose Iransactions and balances with other group companies. There were no other related party transadions during the year {2024.' £nil). 22. Control relatlonships The charity was under Ihe control of its Trustees throughout Ihe current and pree£ding year. 23. Company Profit and Loss Account The group has taken advantage of the exemption under S408 Companies Act 2006 not lo present ils individual profit and loss accounl. 24. Key management personnel remuneration The charity considers its key management personnel lo comprise the Trustees and Centre Director. The total employment benefits including pension conlribulions of key management personnel was £58,267 (2024.. £56,205). 25. The Destitution Fund Coventry The Deslilution Fund is a spect81 tnjst of the CRMC, ils objecttve being lo provide simple provision for the destitute including food parcels, clothing and shelter. The fijnd is induded within the consolidated financial statements but is reported separately here. The income of the funds is ring fenced and used exdusivety to provide practical help to destitute people. 26. Transfer between funds During Ihe financial year, management and the board made a decision to transfer surplusesldeficits of the fundings in Note 16 which have come to an end. The transfers relate to overheads chargeslcontribution and are allowed to be transferred according to the ContracUGrant Agreemenls. As a result the balances on the SpeCtive funds have been transferred to general funds to corre¢Uy retlect managements decision made. This is considered to be a more accurate representation of the funds. 27
THECOVENTRY REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (fornierfy The Coventry Refugee Centrel THE DESTITUTION FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Balance brought fanard at 1 April 2024 46,203 Income: Donations from individuals 5,278 Donations from institutions, churches and groups 3,793 Car parking at CRMC 860 Gift Aid Claim 1,316 Paypal and Payp81 Giving Fund 11,572 Total income for the year 69,022 Expenditure: Food vouchers (Roma Pi22a) 903 Client travel 5,628 Client subsistence 22,279 Client photographs 45 Other client activity 6,368 Interpretalionl transiation cost 820 Total expenditure for the year 36,043 Funds available as at 31 March 2025 held by CRMC 32,979 28