Refugee and Migrant Development Association (RAMDA) Report and aceollnts year ended 31 March 2025 ChEWity Nuinb¢r 1101595
Refiigee ld Migrdnt Dev¢lopment Associatioll (RAMDA) I¢)rt and accounts for yetu ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 Contents Inf'ormation Report of the Trustees 24 Report ofthe AccoiTntant Notes to the financial Statements Statcment of Flnancial AL'tiviti¢s
RoEugee and Migrant D¢v¢lopill¢nt Association (RAMDA) report and aocoiints for year ¢nd¢d 31 March 2025 Information Trustees: Mi. FIassan Atteyeh Mr. Moiisa A]]Aned , Iqra Hassan Ms. Amlna Abdisalan Barkat Mr. Isnmil Hussein Chairlsecl'¢tY Trustee Trustee Trustee Coordinatoi Charity Number.. 1101595 Principal Office: Bury PaL'k Community Resowce Cltye 161-161B Dun8table Road Luton Bedfordshire LUI I B W Acwuntant; Waleed & Co 19 Cliester Avenue Luton B¢(Uordshire LU4 9SF Bank.. I,loyds BEk plc 25 Gr¢sham Street, London EC2V 7HN.
ROfUg fmd Mlgi'attt D¢v¢lffl)tn¢nt As8QCiation (RAMDA) Rq)oi't artd a¢wunts for year ended 31 Mnrch 2025 fuGlI14 AND MIGRANT Dri LOPMEI NT ASSOCIATION (tIAMDA) Aiinual R¢pf)rt - l Api'il 2024- 31 Mai'eh 2025 INTRODucfioN The Refugee and Mlgrant Development Assoclatlon {RAMDAI Is a cominunity-based organlzatlon supportlng refugees, asy5um seekers, and newly arrlved ml8rants to Inte8rate Snto society and access essential Seice$. Thls Annual Report outllnes RAMDA'S actlvitles, achlevements, and Impact from Aprll 2024 to Mai'ch 2025, hlghll6htlng the organization's contlnued commltment to reducln8 Inequallty and promotlng Incluslon wlthln Luton and surroundlng areas. Mls$lon RAMDA'S m5sslon is to support refugees, asylum seekers, and newly arrlved mlgrant5 to overcome barrlers, access essentlal servlces, and Integrate successfully Into thelr local communltlos. Through advlce, Informatlon, guldance, and advocacy, RAMDA works to reduce Inequalltyi promote wellbe5ngi and empower Indlvlduals and familles to achleve stablllty and Independence. Vislon RAMDA'S vlslon Is of an Incluslve and supportive society where refugees and mlBrants are welcomed, valued, and able to fully partlclpate Sn communlty life, wlth equal acces5 to opportunltles, seICes, and rlghts. Values RAMDA is gulded by the followlng core values: Equlty and In¢luslon: Promotlng falrness and equal access for all Respect and Dlgnlty: Treatlng every Indlvldual wlth compassion and understandln8 Empowerment; Enabllng people to malce informed cholces and advocate for themsefves Integrity: Dellverlng honest, accurate, and rellable advlce Paytnershlp.. Worl(in8 collaboratively with local organlzatlon5 and stakeholders SeNlce Overvlew RAMDA dellvers a dedicated Advlce, Informatlon and Guldance servlce for refugees, asylum seekers, and newly arrived mlgrants Ilving In Luton and the surroundlng are¢lS. The servlce respond5 to complex and urgent needs arising from language barriers, unfamlllarlty wlth UK systems, flnanclal hardshlpi Insecure Immlgratlon status, and dlgital exclusloh. Servlces are dellvered through regular drop-ln sesslons, one-to.one appolntments, and referrals from partner organlzatlons. Support Includes guldance on welfare benefits, housln8 and homelessness, councll tax, Immlgratlon-related matters, GP and scliool reglstratlon, and referrals to speclallst servlces. RAMDA provldes a safe, culturally sensltive envlronment where cllents feel supported and empowered. Alms RAMDAalms to Improve the quallty of life and soclal Incluslon of refusees, asylum seekers, and newly arrlved mlgrants by provldlng accesslble, culturally 5ensltive adv1 and guldance services, Objectlves RAMDA'S objectlves are to: Increase access to accurate advlce and Informatlon Reduce barriers to housing, health, educatlon, and welfare seNlces
Refugeo nnd Migrallt Dovc10nCnt Asso¢ialion (RAMDA) epoi'l and awoimts for year uided 31 March 2025 Support Indlvlduals to understand thelr rlghts and responslbllltles Strengthen partnershlps wlth statutory and voluntary agencles PrornotÈ Independence, $11sence, and lon8-term stabillty Inputs l<ey Inputs supportlng RAMDA'S work Include: Skllled staff and tralned volunteers Drop-in sesslons and one-to-one appolntment5 PArtnerships wlth local authorltles and adv1 agencles Communlty venLies and resources rundlng from grants and donatlons Key Achlevements and Oirtput5 (2025) Durln8 the year, RAMDA supported 150 ¢llents wlth advlce and Informatlon on beneflts, housing and homelessness, councll tax, Imml8ratlon matters, and access to heatth and educatlon servlces. Many cllents presented wlth multlple and complex needs requlrlng Intensive support. RAMDA also reIVed 75 referrals from partner org8nlzatlons Includlng Citlzens Advlce Bureau, Luton Rlghts, Luton Borough Councll, and Luton Lew Centre. Additional outputs included increased GP and school reglstratlons, effectlve referrals to specialist agencies, and regular engagement through drop- In sesslons. Outcomes and Impact As a result of RAMDA'S support: Cllents galned Improved understanding of thelr rights and entitlements Access to housln& healthcare, educatlon, and beneflts Increased Flnanclal and houslng Insecurlty was reduced Confidence, Independence, and wellbelng Improved Soclal Inclusion and community Integratlon were strengthened Partnershlp and Worklng Partnershlp worklng remalns central to RAMDA'S effectlveness. Throughout 2024-2025, RAMDA worlied closely wlth statutory and voluntary sector partners Includlng Cltlzens Advlce Bureau, Luton Rl8hts, Luton Borough Councll, Luton Law Centre, GP practices, schools, and communlty organlzatlons. These partnershlps enabled effective referral pathway5, reduced dupllcatlon of servlces, and ensured cllents wlth complex needs recelved coordlnated support. RAMDA'S trusted role wlthin the communlty helped partners reach indlviduals facin8 barriers to malnstream servlces, Challenges and Learnlng RAMDA operated In a ¢hallengln8 envlronment characterlzed by Increased demand, rlslnB Ilvlng costs, houslng shorta8es, and ongoing changes to Immlgratlon and welfare systems. Cllents often presented wlth multlple and complex needs, Key learnlnB hlghllghted the importance of flexlble 5ervlce dellvery, early Intewentlon, and continued Staff and volunteer tralning. Increasin8 digltal excluslon relnforced the need for face-to-face advice and advocaGy,
Refus and Migraiit Dov¢lopn)oiit Assoclatlon OIAMDA) Report and acoounts for year ended 31 MAr¢h 2025 Future Plans (2025 and beyond) RAMDA plans to expand advlce and guldance servlces to meet Erowlng demand. Prlorlties include strensthenlng volunteer capacltyi enhancin8 partnership worklng, securing sustalnable fundingi expanding outreach activltyi and Improvlng monltorlng and evaluatlon to better evldence Impact. Case Studles IAnonymlzod) Case Stu¢ty I: A newty arrlved refugee famlly recelved support wlth houslng and school reglstratlon. Through one- to.one guldance and referrals, the famlly secured accommodatlon, reglstered with a GP, and enrolled thelr chlldren In school, Improvlng stablllty and wellbp.Ing. Case swdy 2: An asylum seeker facing flnanclal hardshlp recelved advlce on beneflts ellglblllty and council tax, RAMDA'S support helped reduce arrears, Improve understandlng of entltlements, and duce stress and anxlety. Trustees andlor prlnclpal offlcers; The followlng officers of the charlty have held offlce for the whole of the year. Mr. Hassan Atteyeh: Chalr Secretary Trustee Mr. Mou5a Ahmed: Trustee Mrs Iqra Hassan: Trustee Ms. Amlna Abdisalan Barkat Mr. Ismall Husseln: Coordlnator
R¢fugeo and Migrnnt Developnient Association (RAMDA) Report aiid accowits f. year onded 31 Mar¢lJ 2025 Accountant's Report Report to Trustee on preparatlon of the unaudlted accounts of Refugee and Mlgrant Development Assoclatlon IRAMDA) Independent Examlners Report on the Accounts Report to the trusteeslmember of: Refugee and Mlgrant Development Assoclatlon IRAMDA) on accounts for the year ended., 31 March 2025 Charlty No: Set out on pages: 1101595 I report to the trustees on my examlnatlon of the flnanclal statements of Refugee & MIBrant Development Assoclatlon for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charlty's trusteesi you are responsible forthe preparation of the flnanclal statement's accounts In acccrdance wtth the requlrements of the Charltles Act 20111.the 2011 Act"). I report In respect of my examlnatlon of the financial Statements carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrylng out my examinatlon, I have followed all the applicable Dlrection5 glven bythe Charlty Commlsslon under sectlon 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent Èxamlnerfs statèment l am qualifled to undertakÈ the examlnation by beinE ti qualified member of Assoclatlon of Accountlng Technlclan, I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attentlon in connectlon with the examinatlon lother than that disclosed below.) which gives me cause to belleve that In, any material respect.. the accountlnB records were not kept In accordano wlth sectlon 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord wlth the accoiintln8 records. or the acwunts dld not comply wlth the appllcable requlrements concerning the form and content of accounts set out In the Charftles (Accounts and Reports) Regulatlons 2008 other than any requlrement that the accounts glve a 'true and falrf vlew whlch ts not a matter consldered as part of an Independent examlnatlon. I have no CDncerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon wlth the examinatlon to whlch attentlon should be drawn In thi5 report In order to enable a proper under5tandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Slgned; Name: Date: 18 December 2025 Liaquat Rajput
Refiigeg and Migrant Developin¢nt A&80¢1atloi) (RAMDA) Repoi't fmd a¢coltY for yoar ¢nded 31 Maroh 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For year ended 31 March 2025 l. Accouiitlng pollcles 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The flnanclal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the 's IgovernlnB documentj, the Companles Act 2006 and "Accountlng and Reportlng by Charltles; Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charltles preparin8 thelr accounts In accordance wlth the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102), (as amended for accountin8 perlods commenclng from l January 20161. The Is a Publlc Beneflt Entlty as deflned by FRS 102, 1.2 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the dlscretion of the In furtherance of thelr charitable objectlves Unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. 1.3 Incomlng resources InLome Is re¢ognlzed when thels le8ally entltled to It after any performance condltions have be.en met, the amounts can be measured rellably, and it Is probable that Income wlll be received. 1.4 Goln8 concem At the tlme of approvlng the flnanclal statements, the have 3 reasonable expectatlon that the has adequate resources to contlnue In operatlonal existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the contlnue to adopt the going concern basls of accountins in preparlng the flnanclal statements. 1,.5 Resources ExpRnded Resources expended are Included In the statements of flnanclal actlvltles on accruals basls, excluded of VAT where appllcable. Expenditure that Is dlrectly attrlbutable to speclflc actlvltles has been Included In these Cost categories. whe costs are attrlbutable to more than one activltyi they have been apportloned across the cost categorles on basls conslstent wlth the use Df those resources, 2. Grants and Donatlon Unrestricted funds Restrlcted funds 2025 2024 Beds & Luton Other Operatln8 Income 7,500 19,999 7,500 19,999 23,027 27,499 27,499 23,027
Ro'lbg¢e and MI1)t Developmeiit A3SOCifttion (RAfvLDA) R¢port and a¢couiits for yellr end¢d 31 Mairh 2025 3. Cost of Charltsble Actlvltles Unrestrlcted fund5 Re5trlcted funds 2025 2024 Events & actlvltles Insurance Rent, rates & utilltles Other legal & professional Volunteer expenses Casual wa8es Depreclatlon Computer cost Consultancy Bank charges 6943 300 11502 6943 300 11502 3368 3C 16574 3500 1700 64 191 3SOO 1700 64 191 80 88 88 84 24,288 24,288 20,406 4. Governance cost 2025 2024 Accountanry fee 500 500 5, Creditors; amount fallin8 due with one year Accrua15 500 500 6. Trustees, Remuneratlon No remuneratlon has been paid to trustees durlng the year.
Refugee and Mlgrant Development Assoclatlon IRAMDA) Statements of Anana¢lal Actlvltles For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ur@s[rIde ILmd$ Ro$lrl¢twl In¢oMé fundi Indowmfrnt Tolalfund$ 2025 Totsl In$ 1024 Income and &ndowm¢nts from, Donatlons •nd1¢8a¢les Charllable actlvStles Other tradlng actlvltlos Investment5 Separatt rnaterlal Item of Income other 27.499 27,499 23,027 27,499 27,499 Expfjndlture on: Ralsln8 fvnds Chariiablo J¢tlvltles Separnte m4torfal Item of expense Other Totul expendltr4r¢ a,500 ?.0,788 5tKI 3,500 20,788 500 20,496 5th) 24,788 24,788 Net Incomelloxpgndtturel bofoye Investmont golng1llos$esl Not $4lns/llo55esI on Inveslrnenls Net Incomellexpendlturel Extr8ordlnory Item6 Trarbsfers between funds Other roco6nlsed galnsll105sps): G8ln5 and loss¢s on roValu10n tsf flxad 955otslorthe ¢haritrfs own usp. Other 8•ln4llossosl IVetmovementlnA¥ryd8 2,711 2,121 2.711 2,711 2,711 2,711 1121 Recondllotlon oAfunds.' Total funds brought lonrd rotallunds ¢orrfedfvrword 4,299 7,010 4,299 7,010 2,178
Refugee and Ml8rant Develuprnent A550clatlon (RAMDA) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Unrestrl¢tsd R¢strfcted Endowment Total th15 year Total ihls yegr lub)ds Income fvnds funds 2025 2024 Flxed assets Intan8lble assets TnBIble assets Herltage assets Investments rotulflxed ussets Current a$sets Stock5 Debtors Investments Cash at bank and In hand Totul¢urrentos$ets 257 257 321 257 257 321 7,253 7,253 7,253 7253 4,978 4,978 Credltor$: amounts falllng due wlthln one vear 500 500 I,ooo Net rrent 15sets/(Ilobllltles) 6,753 6,753 3,978 T+knl ussets less Current Ilabllltles 7,010 7,010 4,299 Credltors Amounts falllng duo afterone ye8r Provlsions for Ilabllltles Totril net ussets or Ilobllftles Funds of the Charlty Endowment ndS Roconclllatlon of lunds Unre5trltted fund$ Restricted funds Totalfunds 7,010 7,010 4,299 7,010 7,010 4,299 Sl8ned by one or two trustees on b¢liglf of pll the trustee5 Date of approval Prlnt Name: Mr Mousa Ahmed Slgnature 18