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2025-03-31-accounts

Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network

Charity number 1092647

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 13
Examiner's report 14
Statement of financial activities 15
Balance sheet 16
Statement of cash flows 17
Notes to the accounts 18 to 26

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

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Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network

Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2025

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates Ian Garforth Chair Appointed 22 February 2025 Deborah Murdoch-Eaton Appointed 22 February 2025 John Ekblom Appointed 22 February 2025 Akhona Ndudane Appointed 22 February 2025 Ceri Wilson Resigned 25 November 2024 Helen Radelaar Resigned 21 November 2024 Lisa Martin Resigned 20 September 2024 Mahmoud El Sabouni Appointed 22 February 2025 Mavis Chi Appointed 22 February 2025 Nicolle Levine Appointed 22 February 2025 Rula Samara Appointed 22 February 2025 Stephen Maw Appointed 22 February 2025 Tom Peacock Appointed 22 February 2025 Parveen Ahmad

Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Resigned 25 November 2024 Resigned 21 November 2024 Resigned 20 September 2024 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025 Appointed 22 February 2025

Secretary Jon Beech Charity number 1092647

Jon Beech

Registered in England and Wales

Registered and principal address

22-23 Blayds Yard Leeds LS1 4AD

Bankers

Unity Trust Bank plc Nine Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HB

Virgin Money (Clydesdale Bank plc t/a 117 Bothwell Street Glasgow G2 7ER

Flagstone Group Ltd Clareville House 26-27 Oxenden St London SW1Y 4EL

Independent examiner

Simon Bostrom FCIE

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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Why does LASSN exist?

Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network was set up in 1999 to respond to the pressing unmet needs of refugees and asylum seekers living in Leeds.

Most of the people we work with have experienced acute isolation, mental health issues, language difficulties and immense uncertainty over their asylum claim.

Our Charitable objects

According to our governing document, the charity's objects are to

"to relieve asylum seekers and refugees in need, hardship and distress by reason of their social and economic circumstances... including the advancement of education, relief of poverty and the preservation and protection of good health in the Leeds Metropolitan District."

In other words

We support asylum seekers and refugees who are experiencing hardship, poverty, or distress because of their social and economic circumstances. We do this by helping to improve their education, health, and wellbeing, and by providing practical support to reduce poverty and isolation.

Our Vision

LASSN's vision is that refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants will be safe, respected, supported and empowered to rebuild their lives free of persecution.

What are our goals?

LASSN wants refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to be:

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025

How do we achieve our goals?

LASSN's main activities in 2024/25

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025

What does success look like?

We know we’re making a difference by

In addition, at English at Home and Welcome and Connect , we also count

Hosting and Housing aims to maximise

Success in our Information and Awareness work and the Hardship Fund is harder to

measure. Instead, we track how many people we reach, how much money we give out, and how widely we share helpful information.

Achievements in 2024 and priorities for the coming year/future periods

English at Home
Beneficiaries (Direct) Beneficiaries (indirect) Number of volunteers Overall cost (£)
98 261 93 £127,950
Ninety-three tutors spent 1,750 hours (equivalent to 220 working days) teaching 98 people
English.
One-to-one sessions enabled learners to make friends, pass the_Life in the UK_and B1 tests for
Citizenship, pass driving tests, speak with teachers at parents' evenings, make GP appointments,
teach sewing to others, attend bakery courses, support other refugees and asylum seekers
arriving in the area and much more!
14 training and support sessions ensured Tutors had a place to share skills, learn from one
another, and reflect on how they help people learn.
95% of learners said they were more confident to speak English after learning with their teacher.
LASSN tutors helped 45 people take college courses or attend mainstream ESOL classes.
Learners were connected with volunteering opportunities to practise their English, including
working with older people, in a charity shop, assisting at a creche, in a food bank and retail.
We continue to provide references for volunteers and learners taking up employment.

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Priorities for the coming year/future periods

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Grace Hosting and Housing
Beneficiaries (Direct) Beneficiaries (indirect) Number of volunteers Overall cost (£)
43 n/a 21 £136,620
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 Thirty-eight guests were accommodated for a total of 4,786 nights across Grace Hosting, and in Grace, Eva, and Kay Houses.  11 different hosts hosted twelve individuals, while 26 stayed in Grace, Eva, or Kay House. 11 different hosts hosted twelve individuals, while 26 stayed in Grace, Eva, or Kay House.  Five people were accommodated in emergency B&B accommodation – usually because we Five people were accommodated in emergency B&B accommodation – usually because we became aware of them out of hours, and we were unable to find anywhere else that was safe  In January 2025, we opened Kay House. Grace House celebrated its fifth year of operation, and In January 2025, we opened Kay House. Grace House celebrated its fifth year of operation, and Eva House is approaching its third anniversary. All three houses continue to be funded solely through the generosity of donors, volunteers, and supporters, each offering accommodation for u to four asylum-seeking men at a time.  During the winter months, hosts and guests received increased financial support to help with the During the winter months, hosts and guests received increased financial support to help with the increase in the cost of living and utility bills.  Mobile phones and SIM cards were routinely offered to all guests to help them stay connected. Mobile phones and SIM cards were routinely offered to all guests to help them stay connected.  Bus passes and bicycles were available to all guests, helping them move around the city. Bus passes and bicycles were available to all guests, helping them move around the city.  Guests were supported in joining a variety of group activities, including gardening clubs, theatre Guests were supported in joining a variety of group activities, including gardening clubs, theatre and rugby outings, and a day trip to Settle.  Seventeen guests received gym memberships to help reduce isolation and support their overall Seventeen guests received gym memberships to help reduce isolation and support their overall well-being.  A new model of Cluster Hosting was launched, where a group of three host households provides A new model of Cluster Hosting was launched, where a group of three host households provides weekly support on a rotating basis to a single individual.

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The Hardship Fund
Beneficiaries (Direct) Beneficiaries (indirect) Number of volunteers Overall cost (£)
104 8 4 £7,430
 The Hardship Fund was open from September 2024 to March 2025, and 302 payments were
made.
 This represents an increase of 23 payments, to 10 people and £315 compared with 2024.
Priorities for the coming year/future periods
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Information and Awareness
Beneficiaries (Direct) Beneficiaries (indirect) Number of volunteers Overall cost (£)
~20,000 n/a 4 £3,534
 11,000 people visited lassn.org.uk , where all of LASSN’s policies, procedures, and training
materials remain freely available for anyone to use or adapt — alongside an online library of more
than 100 ESOL resources.
 3,700 people used helpinleeds.com , a directory of groups and services supporting asylum
seekers and refugees in Leeds. In February 2025, we transferred the information from
helpinleeds.com to kompasi.org , which will be launching a new and improved directory in June
2025.
 20,000 people visited migrationpartnership.org.uk , a multi-author blog focused on local asylum,
refugee, and migration issues, with significant resources hosted on eVisas — a 9% increase
compared to the previous year.
 LASSN’s social media presence continued to grow, with 3,100 likes on Facebook. We closed our
Twitter account, as it is no longer a valuable platform for LASSN, and instead concentrated on
Instagram, where our following grew from 100 to over 400 in the past year.
 19,000 people used the newtoleeds.org website, a 13% increase on the previous year. The
Housing section was updated several times in response to the growing number of homeless
refugees in Leeds.
 LASSN secured £6000 from Leeds City Council to cover the hosting and security costs of
newtoleeds.org and migrationpartnership.org .
Priorities for the coming year/future periods
 Update and expand the ESOL resources on lassn.org.uk
 Ensure newtoleeds.org remains updated
 Secure dedicated funding/resources to maintain and improve LASSN's websites.
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Welcome & Connect
Beneficiaries (Direct) Beneficiaries (indirect) Number of volunteers Overall cost (£)
47 57 35 £84,720
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 35 asylum seekers and refugees received weekly mentoring from trained volunteers, resulting in improved English, employment, access to education, and increased confidence. One client is no studying for a Master’s in Social Work thanks to this personalised guidance.  24 individuals participated in 19 “Tea & Talk” sessions and group outings like yoga and countryside walks, which built social confidence and fostered a sense of regular community and belonging.  Partnering with six organisations, eight themed group activities were delivered, including arts an crafts, university tours, library visits and well-being workshops—broadening access to local culture, education, and public spaces.  248 bus passes enabled access to Leeds city centre, galleries, exercise sessions and workshop while 45 holistic assessments led to essential service referrals. Many clients’ families and friends also benefited through shared support and information. Volunteer-led mentoring built trust, reduced isolation, and created a lasting impact. Priorities for the coming year/future periods  Increased focus on one-to-one support for isolated refugees.  Secure funding to maintain and expand the current model,  Creating more capacity for one-to-one support  Establish new partnerships to help with better integration (eg with the University of Leeds)

What's helped LASSN achieve our objectives, and what's got in the way?

Internal factors are in blue, external factors are in yellow.

Object What's helped What's got in the way
Support Having enough well-trained, well-
supported volunteers.		 Recruiting more volunteers with lived
experience of forced migration has been
positive, but it can also mean these
volunteers face challenges in completing
Police checks and providing references.
Effective volunteer management Staff turnover and absence have
sometimes affected continuity and added
pressure on colleagues.
Sufficient funding for English at Home,
Hosting, and Housing.		 Welcome and Connect continues to face
funding shortfalls.
Leeds still has double the number of
Asylum seekers supported by the Home
Office than in 2014, with most living in
hotels on the outskirts of Leeds

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Efforts to clear the asylum backlog have
created more need for immigration and
housing advice, as well as resettlement
support – areas LASSN doesn’t directly
provide
Empower LASSN produces high-quality learning
materials for ESOL and New to Leeds to
support self-reliance and independence.		 Frequent changes in asylum support and
Home Office policy make it more
complicated to explain processes and
promote self-help.
Practical volunteer training, refined
through client and volunteer feedback –
especially around the role of volunteers
as “allies” rather than “fixers.		 Increased poverty and lower living
standards have made many clients more
dependent on charity and donated goods.
Integrate Social events and activities bring people
together to share cultures.		 Poverty and transport barriers make it hard
for clients to take part in community
activities, even when they want to.
Building partnerships with wider
community groups, businesses and non-
specialist organisations to promote
inclusion and integration.		 Home Office accommodation is still
allocated on a no-choice basis, often
moving people to unfamiliar areas where
it’s difficult to build connections.
Continued racist and Islamophobic rhetoric
in politics and the media has contributed to
increased hostility and prejudice in some
communities.

LASSN's public benefit statement

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Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025

LASSN's plans for the coming year/future periods

Financial review

Reserves policy

Risk management

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Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network Trustees. report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025 Funding risks: LASSN relies on grants, donations and gifts, which can sometimes be uncertain. Changes in government policy on asylum and immigration can also affect us. To manage this, ourstaff and Director apply for funding and ask key partner organisations to provide references showing that our work is effective and sustainable. Safeguarding and safety: Because we work with children. adults at risk. and often in people's homes, we take safeguarding and safety very seriously. We have strong policies in place for protecting children and adults, checking criminal records, health and safety, equal opportunities, insuran￿, and dealing with staff issues. Volunteers are fully trained on personal safety and safeguarding. provide references, and are supported with regular supervision. Structure, governance and management On 12 September 2024, LASSN was reconstituted from a Charitable Company to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). L4SSN was originally formed on 5 June 2001 and is govemed by a memorandum and articles of association, which were updated at the time of reconstitution. In the event of winding up. the liability of each member is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. The Company was registered as a charity on 271h June 2002. Members LASSN supporters can become members and membership is. currently. fre& In 2024125. LASSN had 81 members. Organisational Structure Asylum Seeker5. Relugees and other mlgrants LASSN Volunteer5 Admin & IT Coordln•tor Volunteer M•nag•rs Communication5 and Fundralslng Coord Office Manag•r DiTè<tor Board ol Trusttes

Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025

The recruitment and appointment of Trustees

LASSN recruits trustees through word of mouth and by advertising on our website and social media. Applications are reviewed using our Trustee Recruitment Policy, which looks for people with the right skills and experience based on an annual audit of the Board’s needs.

The Board of Trustees can also co-opt (invite) additional company members as trustees up to the maximum of twelve trustees.

All trustees receive a full induction and training in line with our Trustee Induction Policy. This ensures they understand their legal responsibilities and are familiar with LASSN’s vision, values, priorities, and the needs of the people we support.

Decision Making

Each year, the Board of Trustees agrees on the Charity's key priorities and risks, as informed by the recommendations of the Staff team and the asylum seekers and refugees LASSN supports. The Trustees then agree on a budget to address these priorities and risks, and LASSN staff receive delegated authority to act within this budget in line with the wishes of the Trustees. The Board of Trustees appoints sub-groups to oversee detailed discussions of Finance and Resources, Human Resources, and the development and review of LASSN Policies, which are then brought to the Full Board for Discussion and approval.

Grant Making Policy

LASSN partners with other organisations within the refugee sector to provide better services for asylum seekers and refugees. On some occasions, this partnership involves LASSN holding grant awards and managing the distribution and accounting by partners.

The Hardship Fund is administered by Leeds Refugee Forum and is made up of donations to provide subsistence support to destitute asylum seekers. To this end, grants are made to a third party or directly to individuals in exceptional circumstances.

Pay and remuneration of the Charity's key management personnel

All staff role descriptions and pay are benchmarked against NJC Scales. The Director is currently paid at PO3/4.

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Related parties

Volunteers

Volunteers are vital to the success of everything LASSN achieves. In 2024/25, LASSN staff supported 167 volunteers in various roles, 56 of whom were recruited in the last year. If each volunteer volunteered for an hour and a half each week, this is equivalent to an extra 6.5 fulltime staff members.

Supporters

LASSN's mailing list of active supporters includes around 1300 individuals and 400 organisations.

Approved by the board of trustees on 15 September 2025

John Ekblom (Trustee)

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 15 to 26.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the CIO's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a fellow of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act.

I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a fellow of ACIE which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Simon Bostrom FCIE

19 September 2025

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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Statement of Financial Activities

(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025

Notes
2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
(2)
95,763
Charitable activities
(3)
3,420
Bank interest
18,607
Total income
117,790
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
(4)
153,697
Total expenditure
153,697
Net income / (expenditure)
(35,907)
Transfers between funds
305,320
Net movement in funds
269,413
Fund balances brought forward
241,974
Fund balances carried forward
(5)
511,387		 2025
Restricted
funds
£
201,468
-
-
201,468
285,305
285,305
(83,837)
(305,320)
(389,157)
605,593
216,436		 2025
Total
funds
£
297,231
3,420
18,607
319,258
439,002
439,002
(119,744)
-
(119,744)
847,567
727,823		 2024
Total
funds
£
899,237
3,349
5,073
907,659
395,600
395,600
512,059
-
512,059
335,508
847,567

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

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Balance sheet

as at 31 March 2025
2025
Unrestricted
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
(6)
298,788
Total fixed assets
298,788
Current assets
Debtors and prepayments
(7)
14,345
Cash at bank and in hand
(8)
201,303
Total current assets
215,648
Current liabilities:
amounts falling due within one year
Creditors and accruals
(9)
3,049
Total current liabilities
3,049
Net current assets / (liabilities)
212,599
Net assets
511,387
Funds
Unrestricted funds
511,387
Restricted funds
-
Total funds
511,387		 2025
Restricted
£
-
-
1,286
216,858
218,144
1,708
1,708
216,436
216,436
-
216,436
216,436		 2025
Total
£
298,788
298,788
15,631
418,161
433,792
4,757
4,757
429,035
727,823
511,387
216,436
727,823		 2024
Total
£
-
-
307,089
543,740
850,829
3,262
3,262
847,567
847,567
241,974
605,593
847,567

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 15 September 2025

John Ekblom (Trustee)

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Statement of cash flows

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Bank interest
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (excluding donated assets)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest on investments
(Increase) / decrease in debtors
Increase / (decrease) in creditors
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Notice deposits
Total cash and cash equivalents
Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow
from operating activities
Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the
statement of financial activities)
Cash in hand		 2025
£
161,134
18,607
(305,320)
(286,713)
(125,579)
543,740
418,161
2025
£
(119,744)
6,532
(18,607)
291,458
1,495
161,134
2025
£
-
418,161
418,161		 2024
£
203,856
5,073
-
5,073
208,929
334,811
543,740
2024
£
512,059
-
(5,073)
(299,805)
(3,325)
203,856
2024
£
-
543,740
543,740

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Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2025

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.

No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Going concern

The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

Donated assets, facilities or services are valued at their estimated value to the charity. This is the price that the charity estimates it would pay in the open market for equivalent items; or services and facilities of equivalent utility to the charity.

Expenditure and liabilities

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Grants payable without performance conditions

Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be recognised.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Land and buildings: Over 50 years Fixtures and fittings: Over 10 years

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Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2025

1 Accounting policies continued

Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

Leases

Rents under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the lease term or to an earlier date if the lease can be determined without financial penalty.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2025

2 Donations and legacies
Legacies
Grants
B&Q Foundation
Leeds Building Society
Leeds Christian Community Trust
Leeds City Council
Leeds Older Peoples Forum
NACCOM
PAFRAS
The National Lottery Awards for All
The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)
Tilehouse Trust
Yorkshire Mesmac
Holy Family of Bordeaux
Leeds Community Foundation
Newby Trust
Peoples Voice Media
PSI Volition
Other donations (inc gift aid)
Donated services
Grace House provide rent free
Eva's House provide rent free
3 Charitable activities income
Fees for services
Memberships		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
1,634
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
50,449
21,840
21,840
95,763
2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
3,400
20
3,420		 2025
Restricted
funds
£
-
5,000
2,750
2,000
27,000
9,800
11,291
1,000
20,000
102,284
2,500
10,800
-
-
-
-
-
7,043
-
-
201,468
2025
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-		 2025
Total
funds
£
1,634
5,000
2,750
2,000
27,000
9,800
11,291
1,000
20,000
102,284
2,500
10,800
-
-
-
-
-
57,492
21,840
21,840
297,231
2025
Total
funds
£
3,400
20
3,420		 2024
Total
funds
£
554,235
-
55,855
3,250
21,779
-
-
-
-
98,094
-
10,800
5,000
20,848
10,000
1,600
4,945
69,151
21,840
21,840
899,237
2024
Total
funds
£
3,329
20
3,349

4 Charitable activities expenditure

Charitable activities Activities
undertaken
directly
£
361,181
361,181		 Grant
funding of
activities
£
3,028
3,028		 Support
costs
£
74,793
74,793		 2025
Total
cost
£
439,002
439,002		 2024
Total
cost
£
395,600
395,600

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2025

4a Support costs
Support cost type
Management and admin salaries
Fundraising
Trustee and members meetings
Trustee facilitation and expenses
Human resources
Payroll fees
IT support
Independent examination
Legal and professional fees
4b Charitable activities expenditure detail
Salaries, pensions and NIC
(4c)
Payroll charges
Premises
Office and admin expenses
Insurance
Staff recruitment and training
Publicity
Staff expenses
Equipment and ICT support
Volunteer costs
Legal and professional fees
Client involvement
Grants payable
Accountancy and independent examination
Trustee expenses and AGM
Facilitation
House operating costs
Donated services		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
60,715
136
12,522
2,508
2,868
1,285
681
1,486
4,303
191
751
6,258
-
1,512
2,430
1,517
4,322
43,680
153,697		 2025
Restricted
funds
£
177,107
1,484
20,115
2,307
462
480
627
2,310
7,871
7,281
2,707
41,264
3,028
-
-
200
18,062
-
285,305		 2025
Total
cost
£
48,583
14,233
1,960
1,987
1,651
1,620
1,440
1,512
1,807
74,793
2025
Total
cost
£
237,822
1,620
32,637
4,815
3,330
1,765
1,308
3,796
12,174
7,472
3,458
47,522
3,028
1,512
2,430
1,717
22,384
43,680
439,002		 2024
Total
cost
£
41,099
14,244
723
2,245
886
1,748
1,440
1,795
3,108
67,288
2024
Total
cost
£
234,384
1,748
18,332
3,370
2,603
2,080
1,485
2,832
6,616
9,129
3,994
40,930
1,300
1,512
1,170
1,798
18,637
43,680
395,600

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for the year ended 31 March 2025

**4c ** Staff costs and numbers 2025 2024
£ £
Gross salaries 213,018 210,829
Social security costs 19,344 18,228
Employment allowance (5,000) (5,000)
Pensions 10,460 10,327
237,822 234,384
**4d ** Defined contribution pension scheme
Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year
Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end
Amount of any contributions prepaid at the year end
Grant making
Project or activity
The average number of employees during the year was 8.4, being an average of 6.3
(2024: 9.3, 6.4 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.
Grants were awarded under the Hardship Fund to help asylum seekers in
particular need of support. These grants were paid to individuals through
Leeds Refugee Forum.		 2025
2024
£
£
10,460
10,327
-
-
-
-
2025
2024
£
£
3,028
1,300
full time equivalent
Total 3,028 1,300

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for the year ended 31 March 2025

5 Restricted funds
Hardship Fund
Big Lottery Fund
Leeds City Council
Newby Trust
Tilehouse Trust
NLCF Awards for All
NACCOM
Grace House donations
Household Support Fund
Leeds Building Society Fdn.
Kay House fund
Leeds Building Society
LCCT
PAFRAS
B&Q Foundation
LCCT
Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank
NHS Animations
LCC
Yorkshire Mesmac
Adel War Memorial Association
LCF Ukraine Fund
LCC
Holy Family of Bordeaux		 Balance b/f
£
1,107
5,721
9,478
10,000
-
-
-
4,997
460
24,367
494,692
24,750
1,250
-
-
-
4,326
5,560
-
7,016
1,021
5,848
-
5,000
605,593		 Incoming
£
4,545
102,284
17,500
-
2,500
20,000
11,291
2,498
9,800
-
-
2,750
-
1,000
5,000
2,000
-
-
3,500
10,800
-
-
6,000
-
201,468		 Outgoing
£
3,028
99,907
26,978
10,000
2,500
2,887
11,291
3,858
10,260
24,367
49,978
7,883
887
1,000
5,000
2,000
-
-
3,500
13,036
1,021
5,848
76
-
285,305		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(303,700)
(1,620)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(305,320)		 Balance c/f
£
2,624
8,098
-
-
-
17,113
-
3,637
-
-
141,014
17,997
363
-
-
-
4,326
5,560
-
4,780
-
-
5,924
5,000
216,436

Fund name Hardship Fund Big Lottery Fund

Leeds City Council Newby Trust Tilehouse Trust NLCF Awards for All NACCOM Grace House donations Household Support Fund Leeds Building Society Fdn. Kay House fund

Leeds Building Society

LCCT

PAFRAS B&Q Foundation LCCT

Purpose of restriction

Grants paid to individuals through Leeds Refugee Forum. Towards project costs of the English at Home scheme providing opportunities for ESOL learning to refugees and asylum seekers living in Leeds.

Asylum Dispersal funding for the Welcome & Connect project. Towards the Welcome & Connect project. Towards the Welcome & Connect project. Towards the Welcome & Connect project. To support Hosting & Houses project. Individual donations towards the costs of Grace House.

To assist hosted and housed guests with daily living expenses. Towards the operating costs for Grace and Eva's House. Funds from a legacy donation to enable the purchase and retrofit of a property to house Refugee/Asylum Seekers and provide funding for the Hosting and Housing projects with the balance of the legacy. The transfer relates to the purchase of the property and a boiler for the general purposes of the charity.

To enable “Green” improvements to anticipated 3rd House. The transfer relates to the replacement windows which have been treated as fixed assets.

To assist with Emergency accommodation for individuals granted asylum and evicted from hotel accommodation.

To assist hosted and housed guests with daily living expenses. To assist with improvements to Grace & Eva Houses. To assist hosted and housed guests with daily living expenses.

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for the year ended 31 March 2025

5 Restricted funds continued

Fund name

Purpose of restriction

Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Towards financial literacy project costs. NHS Animations Refugee film project to increase awareness of NHS services. LCC To purchase tablets/devices for Trustees. Yorkshire Mesmac To enable Management consultancy provision to Healthy Communities Together project.

Adel War Memorial Association Towards sports and physical activities for refugees and asylum seekers. LCF Ukraine Fund Towards website maintenance. LCC Towards website maintenance costs. Holy Family of Bordeaux Towards the running costs of Grace House, client subsistence, bills and

Towards the running costs of Grace House, client subsistence, bills and volunteer travel and expenses.

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**8 **		 Tangible assets
Cost
£
£
At 1 April 2024
-
-
Additions
-
-
At 31 March 2025
-
-
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
-
-
Charge for year
-
-
At 31 March 2025
-
-
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
-
-
At 31 March 2024
-
-
Debtors and prepayments
Prepayments
Accrued income
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
Class 3
Class 4		 £
-
5,320
5,320
-
532
532
4,788
-
Fixtures
and fittings		 £
-
300,000
300,000
-
6,000
6,000
294,000
-
2025
£
3,616
12,015
15,631
2025
£
418,161
-
418,161
Land and
buildings		 Total
£
-
305,320
305,320
-
6,532
6,532
298,788
-
2024
£
2,768
304,321
307,089
2024
£
543,740
-
543,740

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for the year ended 31 March 2025

9 Creditors and accruals
Accruals for grants payable
Accruals		 2025
£
-
4,757
4,757		 2024
£
1,000
2,262
3,262

10 Related party transactions

Trustee expenses

During the year two trustees were paid a total of £190 in respect of travel (previous year: one trustee and £134).

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel

The total employee benefits received by key management personnel were £51,861 (previous year: £50,329).

Other transactions with trustees or related parties

Nicolle Levine (Trustee) and Sally Brown (Volunteer) are joint owners of a residential property known as Grace House (5 Village Place) which is let to LASSN on a £nil rent for the purpose of housing Refugee/Asylum Seekers. No payments were made to her this year (previous year £nil).

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Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025

2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
£
£
Income
Donations and legacies
95,763
166,555
Charitable activities
3,420
3,349
Bank interest
18,607
5,073
Total income
117,790
174,977
Expenditure
Charitable activities
153,697
173,577
Total expenditure
153,697
173,577
Net income / (expenditure)
(35,907)
1,400
Transfers between funds
305,320
-
Net movement in funds
269,413
1,400
Fund balances brought forward
241,974
240,574
Fund balances carried forward
511,387
241,974		 2025
Restricted
funds
£
201,468
-
-
201,468
285,305
285,305
(83,837)
(305,320)
(389,157)
605,593
216,436		 2024
Restricted
funds
£
732,682
-
-
732,682
222,023
222,023
510,659
-
510,659
94,934
605,593		 2025
Total
funds
£
297,231
3,420
18,607
319,258
439,002
439,002
(119,744)
-
(119,744)
847,567
727,823		 2024
Total
funds
£
899,237
3,349
5,073
907,659
395,600
395,600
512,059
-
512,059
335,508
847,567

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