COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 04971299 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1104779 The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements 31 March 2024
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The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 The Board presents the report and finan¢lal Statements for the year ended 31 MarGh 2024. The slatemenls appear in the format required by the Stalement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by charities. The report and statements also comply with the Companies Act 2006 as the Refugee and Migrant Centre is a Company limited by guarantee. It has no share capital and is a registered charity. The guarantee of each member is limited to £10, Members of the Board of Trustees are also Directors of the Company. Public Benefit The Trustees believe that the organisation has complied with the duty to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charily Commission. Furthermore, they believe that actlvlties undertaken by the Charily further its charitable purposes for the public benef it by assisting refugees and migrants through crisis and disadvantage, by removing barrier8 to their integration and empowgring them to become equal citizens, Reference and administrative details Registered charity name The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Charity registration number 1104779 Company registration number 04971299 Principal office and registered offica 1st Floor. Roma Parva 9 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14NB The Trustees Mr M Cartwright Dr J Black Ms AM Powell Mr R Ashwell Mr D Oliver Mrs S Sylvester Mr Y Shafi Ms E Cairns Ms Fl Kaur Grewal (appointed 20 March 2024) Ms S Walters was appointed a Trustee on 4 Seplember 2024 and Mrs S Sylvester reslgned as 8 Trustee on 15 November 2024. Chlef executivé Mr A Llazari Audltor Muras Baker Jones Limited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor Regent House Bath Avenue Wolverhampton WV14EG
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 Bankers HSBC {Midland) structure, governance and management Governin Document The organisation is a charitsble company limited by guarantee. incorporated on 20 November 2003 and registered as a charity on 6 July 2004. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. The Trustees have adopted the Charity Commission's Governance Code with the following exception: Thr8a of our Trustees have served on the board for in excess of the nine years recommended by the code. They intend to stand down as soon as suitable replacements have been recruited. Recruitment and A ointment of Trustees The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the PLJrposes of charity law and under the companvs Articles are known as members of the Trustee Board. To ensure that the needs of the Refugee and Migrant Centre and its beneficiaries are fully understood by the Board, the trustees are recruited dependent on their professional expertise and experience of charily governance. To enhance the potential pool of trustees the Gharily has used seleGtive advertising on charity recruitment websites as well as its own social media channels and network5. The trustees are selected on a rigorous basis. In an efforl to maintain a broad skill mix, m8mbers are requested to provide a list of their skills (CV) and in the event of particular skills being lost due lo retirement, individuals are asked to keep this updated. Trustee I nduction and Tralnin Most truslees are already famlliar with the practical work of the Charlly having been encouraged to lake up initial introductory meetings with SMT and staff members. Additionally, new trustees are Invited to meet with the Chair lo familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. These are led by th8 Chair and the CEOIDeputy CEO of the charity and cover.. The obligations of Trustees. The main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity including the Memorandum and Articles. Resourcing and the current financial position as sèt oul in the latest published accounts. Future plans and objectlves, Trustees are asked to draw information from the various Charity Commission publications along with the Memorandum and Articles and the latest financial statements. Feedback from new trustees about their induction has consistently been very positive, regarding ease and support provided. Rlsk Mana ement The Trustee Strategic Subcommittee has conducted a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated at least annually.
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limlted by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the Charlty faces, Signrficant external risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan, whlch will allow for the diversification of funding and activities. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all trarbsactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of slaff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the centre. anisational Structure The Trustee Board meets six-weekly and is responsible for the strategic direction and policy of tho charity. At present, there ar8 eight Board members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity, The CEO, Deputy CEO and Head of Services also sit in on the Board meetings. The core senior management team consists of the CEO, Deputy CEO and Head of Services. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the seNlces rests with the Deputy Chief Executive along wtth the Head of Services. The CEO and Deputy CEO are responsible for the implementation of the strateglc plan, leading the fundraising efforts and ensuring that key performance indicators are met throughout the organisation. The charity receives signrficant support from volunteers, who assist with the day-lo-day demands of running the service. Volunteers are involved in carrying out core activities'at RMC, which, as well as acting as trustees, includes providing administrallve support, interpreting and providing advice on issues such as benefits and health. They also assist with the planning and running of English to Speakers of other Languages classes. As of the end of March 2024, we had 60 volunteers across our offices. Remuneratlon Pollcy The charity is committed to ensuring that Staff are paid in a transparent, fair and consistent manner having regard to both market conditions and the charity's financial resources. The charlty recognises the need lo attract and retain people of the right skills to ensure that our objeclives are met. In accordance with the Statement of recommended practice salary information is disclosed in note 13 to the Financial Statements. Objectives and activltios The Refugee and Migrant Centre {FIMC) provides free, impartial and confidential advice to beneflciaries living in Wolverhampton, the wider Black Country region and Birmingham. During the year via its Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley and Walsall offices, RMC'S advlc8 and casework teams supported 18,529 individuals, 15,743 of whom opened a new enquiry (13,305 last year). The organisation addressed 42.882 enquiri8s, 37,031 of which were newly opened in the period, with the beneficiaries coming from 163 different countries and accessing our services through the 45 languages offered onsite, by an average of 110 staff. Our qualified and experienced slaff and caseworkers offer a wide range of holistic support lo clients who are: neY arrived asylum seekers neY granted refugees settled refugees and their dependents who arrive via the family reunion process EU migrants largely from central and eastern European countries
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 refused, destitute asylum seekers, undocumented people and those with uncertain Immigration status people who have migrated from within Ihe EU but who were originally from outside the EU, e.g. South Asians from Italy British born or naturalised individuals who seek our help mainly wilh spouse visas and family reunion issues. Advlce and guidance RMC has a very broad remit of services. Our main areas of focus are: ulated immi ration advicelcasework RMC is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) at Level 3 to provide free immigration advice and representation, mainly wlth: Applications for further leave to remain as a partner, parent, child or based on private life Entry clearance appllcations for family members Human Rights Claims Applications for settlement (ILR) Applications under the EU Settlement Scheme for EEA nationals and their family members Applications for victim of domestlc violence {DDV concession and settlement applications) Applications for Family Reunion Further submissions for refused asytum seekers Securlng access to publlc funds for th08e with no recours8 to them (NRPF) Representation before the First-Tier and Upper Tribun81. Since 2020 RMC has also been conducting advocacy before the First-Tier and Upper Tribunal (OISC Level 3 work). This work is being done by an experienced Sollcltor and the Immigratlon Department Manager, registered to OISC L3, as well as two casewcrkers under L3 supervision. This includes any work done followlng the lodging of the notice of appeal against refusal of an applicatlon. It requires a high level of knowledge of imrn igration law and practice, including a thorough understanding of relevant case law, human rights legislation and asylum law, where applicable. Advocacy work includes: Lodging of the notice of appeal Preparation of the evidence, including drafling the statements at the Firsl-Tier and Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Representing clients before the First-Tier Tribunal (Immigratlon and A8ylum Chamberl Challenging decisions of Ihe Fir8t-Tier Tribunal and representing cases to the Upper Tribunal. Ciliz&nshi RMC supports many refugees and migrants to make the final step in their Integration, to become British citizens. In order to achieve this, RMG offers: citlzenshlp applications for adults and Ghildren, from inltlal advice to submission Fee waiver applications for children's applications First passport application. post naturalisation.
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (includlng the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 Housin home18ssnoss and destitution RMC supports clients to avert homelessness and destitution, access better and safer accommodation and sustain such accommodation. More specifically we support with: Pre-tenancy workshops (private and social houslng) - making clients aware of their rights and responsibilities as tenants Supporting homeless people to find adequate and safe sccommodation and sustain tenancies Advice on housing eligibility and managing expectations regarding housing Supporting tenanls facing illegal eviclion and exploitation Working closely with local authorities and partners to suppcrt homeless, rough sleeping and destitute clients Support around rent arrears - both social housing and private rented secfor Working with social services on safeguarding issues Providing food, clothes and emergency f5nancial support for destitute clients Assisting clienls who are willing to go back to their families in home countries with re- connection, Welfare and Health RMC supports refugees and migrants to better navigate the NHS, use it appropriately and access all services available to them. Additionally, RMC support8 clients in accesslng rightful benefits through applications and appeals. More specifically we supporl with-. Accessing various welfarelbenefit entitlements Assisting newly granted refugees to transfer to Universal Credit Raising 8w8reness on appropriate use of the NHS GP. dentist and optician registration Health checks and coaching Advice on health charges Mental health training and support. ment RMC offers a tailored support package that enables our clients lo achieve their goals In accessing education and employment. We also provide training that builds clients, confidence, skills and qualifications, alongslde advice and guidance on securing employment. More specifically RMC offers support with.. CV writing. job search and job applications Applying for National Insurance numbers Resolving tax issues with HMRC Setting up online accounts wlth HMRC. Education Accesslng nursery and school places Accesslng College and university courses IT and literacy Classes English language classes {ESOL}
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 Orientation and welcome sessions. English classes are a key componenl of what we offer, as wilhout this the individuals we support are unable to communicate with their community, secure a job and rebuild their lives. Resettlement Pro rammes In RMC'S Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall offices there are teams dedicated to supporting Syrians, Somalis, Sudanese, Afghans and Ukrainians who have come to the UK via the various Government's Resettlement Schemes. RMC provides wraparound support from pre-arrival preparations lo help with all settlement and integration matters including housing, welfare, heallh, education and employment. In August 2023 RMC was commissioned a5 the successor to Refugee Action and is now the lead provider for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme in Birmingham, With over 1000 Ukrainians who have arrivoé in the city sinGe March 2022 this is the biggest commissioned resettlement contract vwilhin the UK. SinGe RMC took over delivery of this scheme we have worked with 594 individuals, 119 of whom arrived between August 2023 and the end of March 2024. In Walsall 19 individuals arrived though the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Since its start RMC has supported 115 individuals to resettle in Walsall. 24 Ukrainians were supported under the Homes for Ukraine scheme in Wolverhampton. In Wolverhampton we continued to support 113 individuals who have arrived in the UK through the Afghan resettlement scheme, plus 17 children who have been born here. In Walsall we supported 146 Afghan nationals who arrived via the scheme plus 20 children who have been born in the UK. 38 individuals arrived in th@ last financial year. The Birmingham Afghan scheme saw g1 new arrivals during the year, all of whom arrived via the origln81 pledge plus those supported through the new Local Authorily Housing funded properties. Arrivals are set to continue into the next year, Charity futidraising Charitable fundraising remains a key funding source of our future strategy, whlch aims to raise funds in an ethical way Ilnking closely to the principles and strategic priorities of the charily. We gratefully acknowledge the grants and donations received in the year, which are detailed in notes 5 and 6 of the Financial Statements. Strategic report The following sectlons for achievements and performan and financial revlew form the strategic report of the charity. Achievements and performance RMC'8 misslon Involves 'assisting refugees and migrants through crlsls and disadvantage, by removing barriers to their integration and empowering them to become equal cllizens,, Our core work took place through our open-door service across sites offering advice and support to new arrlvals and rnarginallsed migrants. Significant financial and capacily growth came about, however, through Birmingham Clty Council commissioning RMC to become the lead provider in the city of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 RMC is the 6th largest OISC organisation in the UK and biggest provider of fre8 immigration advice in the West Midlands. By the end of March 2024 RMC had 34 immigration advisors, out of whl¢h 31 have an OISC qualification (Levels 1. 2 or 3) and 3 are under supervision for Level 1. 4 staff can provide advice at Level 3 of OISC and 20 can provide advice at Level 2 of OISC. We are constantly seeking to upskill our team of immigration advisors and ensure quality of advice given. RMC'S chairing of the West Midlands Immigration Network, a partnership between RMC, Brushstrokes, Hope Projects and Cilizens Advice Staffordshire North and Stoke on Trent, was praised alike by its members and funder, Juslice Together Initiative. Th8 associated advisors, network was also effective in sharing good practice, discussing legal developmènts, providing mentoring and training, and encouraging collaboralion. RMC'S legal work was further enhanced through the receipt of different funding streams. In July 2023 we received a grant from the Home Office to d81iver casework and representation on complexllale applications under the EU Settlement Scheme on behalf of people with vulnerabilities. In November 2023 we received seed funding from the Strategic Legal Fund. managed by ILPA, to conduGt pre-litigation research and policy work in relation to certain provisions of Appendlx Private Lrfe. This raises RMC'S profile as an organi5ation going beyond casework to more strategic work. Tvwo significant initiatives in thls financial year were the launch of the Dudley Refugee and MSgrant Hub and RMC'S response to the arrival of Sudanese evacuees. In May 2023 RMC, in partnership with Brushstrokes, opened an office in Dudley offering immigration advice. This initiative came about through the appeal of local health professlonals and funding from the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust recognising the wider determinants of health (in this case uncertainty and anxiety about irregular immigration status) impactlng on people's lives. RMC'S parl-tim8 advice servlce has exceeded expectations as demand has grown and professionals across the sector have acknowledged the value of supporting refugees and migrants to overcome barriers to their integratlon. At the height of conflict In Sudan in April 2023 over 150 Sudanese evacuees arriv8d in Birmingh8m and the Black Country. Flesponding lo the urgenl call from Iccal authorities, RMC stepped up to assist familles placed in hotels. Deploying our Arabic speaking advisors, we worked swiftly to respond to the evacuees, multiple needs, including accessing clothing and basic necessities, providing immlgration advice, applying for benefits, and registering families with schools. nurseries and primary health care. This was done in close collaboratlon with the local authorities of Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton. T<MC's Mov@-On support work increased across all our offices as a large number of asylum seekers were granted refugee status last year through the Gov8rnment's push to clear a backlog of asylum cases. In Blrmingham and Walsall RMC was commissioned by the local authorities to assist newly granted refugees to move on from asylum support into mainstream services. This involved helping refugees to open bank accounts, access Universal Credit, find accommodation in social housing or the private rented sector, and look for a job. Support of ngwly granted refugees in Wolverhampton was through the Refugee Transition Outcome Fund. FITOF ran from April 2022 to March 2024, Working in partnership with tha Wolverhampton Council, RMC successfully engaged 196 people over these two years. All participants completed a detailed initial assessment and were supported by a dedicated advisor. During the project duration 100 people chose to remain In Wolverhampton, 57 of the 100 secured employment and 50 of them were supported to find sustainable housing in the city. RMC'S Wolverhampton project Was rated highly and learning will be used in a national evaluation on how to design refugee support packages in the future. RMC has continued to play an active role in supporting asylum seekers placed in hotels, In Wolverhampton this was done through the Council's City Service project.
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the dlrector's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 RMC worked closely with 2 asylum hotels to support familie5 and children. especially on school, health and safeguarding malters. In WalsaS1 RMC provided drop-ln sessions and ESOL classes for residents in the asylum hotel. Last summer we teamed up with the Walsall Football Club who facilitated football in their grounds for a number of the men staying in the neighbouring hotel. Further to the outreach work in hotels, City Service in Wolverhampton provides wraparound 8SSiStance to new arrivals, primarily via referrals from local authority departments. Through designated referral pathways RMC was able to respond to vulnerable migrants needing advice and support on immigration, welfare benefits, houslng and education. RMC has also had a lengthy collaboration with Wolverhampton Homes, which came to an end in March 2024. In providing advice, support in multiple languages and workshops on managing tenancies, RMC helped tenants access Wolverhampton Homes services effectively and maintain stable tenancies. RMC'S Health and Wellbeing assistance cuts across all our integration support services as our health worker8 help people to navigate the NHS and access treatment. RMC'S two Mental Health First Aid instructors continued to facilitale courses heightening awareness of mental heallh among agency workers, staff members and clients. In August 2023 RMC received funding from Birmingham City Council to deliver wraparound support for the mental health and wellbeing of Syrian and Afghan resettled refugees residing in the city. The project includes workshops to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing, women's and men's groups provid Ing social activitles, connecting refugees with exiting opportunities in their locality, and partnering wlth St Martin's Counselling and Psychotherapy to offer free counselling for adults and for children in their school environment. In 2023 RMC was also Commissioned by Birmingham Public Health to disseminate the Community Health Profile among Nigerians resident in Birmingham. Feedback from the 105 Nigerians with whom we worked demonstraled overwhelmingly that participants craved information. Thi5 Included awareness-raising of health professionals on Nigerian cultur8, as well as Nigerlan migrants cn UK 8y8tems. Our findings were shared with Birmingham City Council and a wide range of health professionals. Supporting people to learn English remains a pivotal part of RMC'S work in our mission to help people become equal citizens. In the Black Country we successfully brought funding to our Wolverhampton and Walsall offices through the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund. which enabled the delivery of ESOL classes. In Birmingham we secured funding for English language teaching to Afghans and Syrians through the Birmingham City CounciS's reseltlement programmes. Funding for the BNO (British National Overseas) new arrivals was also forthcoming from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership. Our Engllsh provision for this communily focused on pronunciation and phonics as mosl Hong Kongers can already understand English, often to a high level, but lack confidence in communicating with people in the UK. Despite European Social Funding coming to an end in March 2023, RMC was successful in winnlng a range of newly funded projects enabling us to continue lo deliver employment support. In WDlv&rhamplon and Walsall RMC gained UK Shared Prosperity Funding for employability projects. We were able to assist over 100 people in the financial year to Increase knowledge about Careers in the UK, access training and college courses, and develop skills to apply for work. In Birmingham we secured funding to help res8ttled Afghans and Syrians with employment support and to assist Ukrainians through job Glubs and careers advice sessions. RMC'S project portfolio expanded considerably last year but all these projects fed into our overall mission to help facilitate integration of new arrivals. In September 2023 RMC received funding from the Department for Digital. Culture, Media and Sporl for a project Know your N8ighbourhood, intended lo improve participation of excluded people in services within Wolverhampton and encourage volunt8ering.
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Lirnited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 We were able to engage with a number of isolated people and deliver a variety of activities, including helping 78 people get WV Active membership so they could participate in physical exercise, taking large groups to the pantomime, cinema and on a canal boat trip. and introducing people to volunteering with the National Trust. RMC'S involvement in the Walsall Connected partnership also grew as we became the second highest performer in Walsall. RMC is one of a number of community centres and libraries commissioned by the local authority to support clients to access Council services online. We play an important role in Walsall Connected helping people who are digitally excluded or unable to communicate in English to access services. Our participation in a national Energy Redres5 scheme is also helpful in seeking to counter debt and poverty among clients. This project aims to reduce the risk of fu81 poverty for those struggling to pay for their current energy usage. RMC'S trained energy advisors have been supporting people to save money on bills fhrough energy-saving behavlcur. An HMRC funded project in Wolverh8mpton was recognised as effectively helping cSients digitally access HMRG services. Last year TIMC was swarded a furlher 3 y8ars' contract, which now includes supporting clients across all our offices with HMRC matters. A collaborative project in Birmingham funded by the Smallwood Trust and tackllng Domestic Violence is also proving to be SUGcessful. This project focuses on helping women who have experienGed domestlc abuse and do not have access to public funds. RMC'S role in the partnership is to seek to overturn the NRPF Gondition and regularlse the immigration status of the women, so enabling them to access beneflts and secure housing. These various projects have given added value to the advice work in all our offices, seeking to foster wellbeing and integration of new arrivals. This was even more evident in our resettlement work, which, through greater resourGes and capacity, could offer wraparound holistic SLJPPOrt to those who have come to the UK through Resettlement Schemes. RMC has contracts with all three local authorities of Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall to support resettled Syrians, Somalis, Sudanese, Afghans and Ukrainians who have arrived in the last few years. RMC'S biggest growth last year came about through receiving the contract from Blrmingham City Council to deliver the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Since RMC took over delivery of this scheme in August 2023 we have worked with 594 individuals supporting them to access benefits, healthcare, education and training opportunities, houslng and &mploym8rit. RMC is one of the largest organlsations In the refugee and migrant sector in Ihe UK. A key strength of RMC is its diversity. RMC is a user-led service, highlighted by the fact that the majority of staff are first or second-generation migrants, many have lived experience of claiming asylum or arriving as a refugee, and over half of them started as volunteers at RMC before joining the staff team, RMC'S work is subject to key funding and political challenges. The Illegal Migration Act, Rwanda plan, and sharp increase in extension of leave to remain fees signrficantly impact on our client group and heighten barriers lo integralion. Funding for core work is hard to come by and Ihere Is a huge iscrepancy between the support we can offer to resettled refugees and those who come through our open door for advice and assistance. However, RMC remains committed to support some of the most vulnerable in our society and we are grateful for the backing of a diverse set of fund8rs and p8rtners who continue lo invest in and support our mission.
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (including the dlrectorfs report) Year ended 31 March 2024 Flnanclal review The Charity achieved a 23 % increase in its total incoming resources from £3,800,003 up to £4,685,384 Unrestricted incoming funds Increased from £63,303 10 £161,370 and restricted incoming funds increased from £3.736,700 up to £4,524,014 The Ch2rity's expenditure increased as il u8ed the above funds to achieve ils charitable objectives. Total expenditure increased by 17Vo, rising from £3,726.441 in 2023 up to £4,385,067 In 2024, The Charity had cash resources of £1,115,883 at the year-end (2023 £341,061). Restricted funds at the year-end were £501,719 (2023 £318,713) and unrestricted funds were £1,033,956 (2023 £916,645). The Charity Is currently based in Wolverhampton. Walsall, Birmingham and Dudley. In Birmingham it has been necessary to take on additional premises on a short-term basis in order to cope with illcreasing demand. It is recognised that new premises are required Birmingham and the Board continues to consider all options. The Designated fund which represents reserves set aside by the Board to facilitate future property requirements has been inGreased to £500,000. The Charity currently has free reserves (unrestricted funds less designated funds) of £533,956 (2023 £616,645)- Free reserves are kept to manage shortfalls in income and cover the organlsations statutory responsibility to suppliers and employees. The Board would ideally consider three months of expendilure to be the minimum level of free reserves and this remains the long-term objective. Plans for the futuro The Charity plans to continue the activities outlined above in the forthcoming years subject to securing adequale funding arraNgements. Trusteas. responsibilities statement The trustees, who are also director8 for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice}. Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give 8 true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and fhe incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, for that period. I n preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the appllcable Charities SORP,. make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statement8,' prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless if is Inapproprlate to presume that the charity will contlnue in business. io
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, annual report (Including the director's report) Year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the charitls transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companles Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Auditor Each of the persons who Is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms thst: so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditor is unaware., and they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a Irustee to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that fhe charity's auditor is aware of that information. The auditor 18 deemed to have been re-appoinled in a¢¢ordance with section 487 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees, annual report and the strat behalf of the board of trustees by: gic re rt were approved on 2811112024 and signed on Mr M Cartwright Trustee r D Oliver Treasurer li
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Llmited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Year ended 31 March 2024 Opinion Wa havo audited the financial statements of The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited (the 'charltsble company,) for th6 year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise a statemènt of ffinancial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure aGCOUnt), a balance sh8et and notas lo tho financial statements, including a summary of slgnlficant accounting policles. The financlal reportlng framework that has been appllad In thèlr preparatlon is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financlal Reportlng Standard 102 The FinanGial Repoth'ng Standard applicabl& In th8 UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted knounling Practic&). In our opinion the flnancial statements: give a true and falr view of the state of the charitabl6 company's affalrs as at 31 March 2024, and of Its incoming resources and application of resources, Including its income and expenditure, for th8 yaar than 6nd8d', have been properly prepared In accordance with United Klngdom Ganerally Accepted Accounting Practlcg,. and have been prepared in accordanca wllh Ihe requirements ofthe Compani88 Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing {UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibllitias under Ihosa standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilit188 for th8 audit of the financlal statements section of our report. We are independent of th8 charitable company In accordanc6 with the elhical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the flnanclal statements In the UK, Including the FRC'S Elhical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance wth the r8quir8ments. We beli8ve that the audit evÈd8nce we have obtsined is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our oplnlon. ConGlusions relating to going conGern In auditing th@ financial ststement8, we hav8 concluded that th8 trust888' use of the going concern basis of accounllng in the preparatlon of tha flnanclal stalaments is appropriate. Based on thg work we have perfomied, we have not Identlfied any malerlal uncertainties relatlng to ovents or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concem for a period of at Igast twelve months frorn when the financial statemonts are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilltl8s of the trustses th r8sp&ct to going Goncem are dascrlbad In tha relevanl sections of this report, other informalion The truslaes are responsible for the other information, The other information comprfses trie informatlon included In the trustees, annual report, other than the financlal statements and our auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statsments does not cover the other information and, except to Ihe extent oth8llMIs8 oxplicitly stated in our report, we do not axprasg any form of assuranca conclusion theraon. In conngctlon wlth our audit of the financial statements, our responslblltty Is lo read tho other information and, in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent wilh Ihe financial slatements or our knowledge obtajned in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misslat8d. If we identify Such material inconsistencies or apparent material misststements, wg are required to d6t9rmlne whether there is a material misstatem8nt in the financial statemants or a matarlal mlsstatement of the other Infomatlon. If, based on the work wo havo parform9d, wa conclude that there is a materlal mlsstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 12
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Year ended 31 March 2024 Matter8 on whlch wè are qUIr0d to report by exception We have nothing lo report In respact of the follc)wlng matters in relation to which the Charlties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you If, in our opinlon,. the informath'on given in the financlal statements Is Inconsistent in any material respect with the truste8s' report,. or the charitable company has not kept ad8quate aGcountlng records: or the financial statements ar8 not in agr88ment with the accounting records and returns. or we hava not rO1ved all th& infomialion and 8xplanations we requlre for our audit. Responsibilities of trustees As explalnod more fully in th8 truslees, responsibilities statement set out on pag6 10 the truste88 (who 8re also the dlrectors of the chadtable company for th8 purposes of company law} are responsible for the prepatiOn of the financial statements and for being satlsfied that they give 8 true and fair view, and for such Internal control as the trustees delermine is necess8ry to enable thg praparatic)n of financial 8tat@ments thal are free from materlal mlsslat8ment, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financlal statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitablo company'8 8bilily to continue 8s a golng concem, discloslng, as applicabl8, matters related to going concem and using fha golng concem basis of accounting unless the trustses alth6r intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operalions, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's responslbllltles for the audlt of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditor under seGlion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in aOrdarn with regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Our objectivas ara lo obtaln reasonable assurance about whether the financlal statements as a whole are fr88 from material misstatoment, whethgr due to fraud or error, 8nd lo issue an auditor's report that includés our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a hlgh level of assurance, but is not a guarantee Ihat an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will atways detect a materlal misststèmant whgn It exists. Misstatemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they COLtld raasonably be xpected to Influ&nce tha economlc decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statemenls. Irr8gularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design prOdureS in line with our responsibilities, Outlined above, lo detect mat8ri31 mlsstataments in respact of irregularities, includlng fraud. The extent to which our procedures are ¢apabl8 of detecting irregularltias, including fraud is detalled bélow,. In planning and designing our audit tésts we identify and assess the risks of malerlal misstat6ment wlthin the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. Our assassment of these risks includes conslderatlon of the nature of the industry and sector, the control environmonl and charity performanca along with the rosult8 of our enquiries of management about their own Identification and assessmant of rlsks and irregularities. In common wlth all audlls under ISAS (UK), we are also required to perform speclfic procedures to respond to th& rfsk of management override. We also obtainad an understsnding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that thg charitable company operates in, focuslng on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosuros In the financial statements. The key laws and regulations wè considered in this conlext included the UK Companies AGt, Charitles Art, UK tax legislatlon and other laws and ragulations identified as risk areas identifi8d from our discussions with management. We cornmunicated relevant Identlfied laws and rogulations and potential fraud risks to all engagernent team members including internal specialists, and remained alert lo any Indlcallons of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. 13
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Year ended 31 March 2024 After con8ideration of the above risks we then carried out audit procedures including the follovving.. performing analytlcal procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may Indlcato risks of material mi6slatement due to fraud,. raading mlnutes of trustaes meetings., reviewing correspondence with H M Revenue & Customs., enquiring of management and revlowing any correspondence with legal advlsors conc8rning actual and polenllal litigatlon and claims. reviewing th8 financial statement disclosures and tesling to supporting documentation to assess compllance wlth provisions of relevant laws and règulations d8scribgd as having a dir&ct effecl on the financial statements. in addr8ssing Ihe risk of fraud through managernenl override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entrlgs and other adjustments. assessing wh8th8r th8 judgements mad8 in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potenual blas. and evaluatlng tho buslness ratlonalo of any significant Iransactlons that are unusual or outslde the nomial Gourse of business.. There arè inh@r8nt limit8tlDns in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that the laws and regulatlons are from financlal IransactlDns Ihe less likely it is.that W8 would b8 awar8 on non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit proc8dur&s requlred to identify nc>n-complianc& with laws and regulation810 enquiry of the trustees and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal Gorrespondence, If any. Material wisstslements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may invDIv8 deliberat@ concealment or collusion, A further desciiption of our responsibilities for the audlt of the financlal statamants 18 localgd on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frG,org.uklauditorsresponslblllEles. Thls descrfption forms part of our auditor's report. Us8 of our report This report is made solely to the Gharitable company's trustees, as a body, In accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Our audit work has been undertaken so that we mlght state to the charstable cornpany's tNslg8s Ihose matter8 we are required to slate to them in an auditor's port and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law, we do not acc8pt or a88um8 r8sponsibility lo anyone other than the charltable company and th8 charltabla company's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or forthe oplnlons we have formed. Muras Baker Jones Limlted Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor Regent House Bath Avenue Wolverhampton WV14EG 2t A/w&r 2DL4 Muras Baker Jones Limited is eligible lo act a8 an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2008. 14
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 Restricled funds Total funds Total funds 2023 Unrestricted funds Note Incorne and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable aclivities Investment income 67,190 g2,189 1,991 67,190 4,616,203 1,991 4,685,384 47,150 3,752,056 797 4,524,014 Total Income 161,370 4,524,014 3,800,003 Expendlture Expenditure on raising funds,. Gosts of raising donations and legacies Expenditure on charitable aGtivities Total expenditure 520 43,539 44,059 520 4,384,547 12,413 3,714,028 3,726,441 9,10 4,341,008 4,341,008 4,385,067 Net income 117,311 183,006 300,317 73,582 Transfer Between Funds Net Movement In Funds 117,311 183,006 300,317 73,562 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 916,645 318.713 1,235,358 1,161,796 1,033,956 501,719 1,535,675 1,235,358 The statement of financial activilies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incorne and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 18 to 36 form part of these financial statements. 15
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Flnancial Position 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed Assot Tangible Fixed Assets 15 17,545 13.808 Currenl assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 16 686,506 1,115,883 1,073,350 341,061 1,802,389 1,415,011 Creditors: amounts falling duo within one year Net current assets 17 284,259 193,461 1,518,130 1,221,550 Total assets18ss current liabilitles 1.535,675 1,235,358 1,235,358 Net assets 1.535,675 Funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds - free reserves, general Unrestricted funds - deslgnated Total charlty funds 501,719 533,956 500,000 318,713 616,645 300,000 1,235,358 19 1,535,675 These financial statements were approved by the board cf trustees and aulhorised for Issue on 2811112024, and are signed on behalf of the board by: Mr M Cathright Trustee The notes on pages 18 to 36 form part of these flnanclal statemènts. 16
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Cash Flows Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating actlvlties Net income 300,317 73,562 AdJustn7ents for." Dopreciation of tangible fixed assets other interest receivable and similar income 12,446 18,399 Changes in.. Trade and other debtors 300317Trade and other creditors 387,444 90.798 {262,818) (130,001) (300,8581 Cash generated from operations 791,005 Interest received Net cash froml{used in) operating activities 791,005 {300,858) Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangib18 assets Net cash used in investing activities (16,183) (16,183) {11,295} {11,295} Net increasel{decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash aquivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 774,822 341,061 (312,153} 653,214 341,061 1,115,883 The notes Dn page8 18 to 36 fomi part of these flnanclal statem8nt8. 17
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2024 General informatlon The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 1 st Floor, Roma PaNa, 9 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV14NB. Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SQRP (FRS 102)) and the Companles Act 200e. Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, modified to include certain assels at fair value, Th8 financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Gash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and bank deposits, and other shorl-term highly liquid Investments that are readlly convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change In value. Golng concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expeGted level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorlsing these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is suff icient with the level of reservgs for the charity io be able to continue as a going collrn. Trade debtors Trade debtors are amounts due from funders for servlces perfomied in accordance with charllable objectives. Trade debtors are recognised inltlally at agreement value. They are subsequently measured at amorlised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according fo the orlginal terms of the r6¢8ivables. 18
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Accountlng pollcles {continued) Trade creditors Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in accordance wilh the charitable objectives from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities If the charity does not have an uncondilional right, at the year end, to defer settlement of Ihe creditor for al least twelve months after the year end. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the year end, they are presented a8 non- current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertalnty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumplions that affect the amounts reported. The Items in the financial statements where these judgements and estimales have been noted below: The trustees make an estimate of the recoverable amount owed by deblors. When assessing impairment of debtors, the trustees assess the aging of the debt and historical experience. Due to the debtors being the result of funding agreements, the trustees do not belleve that an impairment reserve is appropriate at the year-end (2023 £nil). Estimates and judgements are continually revlewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Fund accounling Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes= restricted income funds or endowment funds. 19
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements {contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policles (contlnued) Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity,. it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied lo particular cafegories of income.. incom8 from donations or grants is recognised when there Is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established. income from donated goods is measured at the falr value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to th8 donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received rF the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the deliv8ry of the contrac18d service. Thls is classrfied as unrestricted funds unless there is a conlractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may b8 regarded as restricted. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expand iture includes any VAT which cannof be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of f inancial activities to which if relates: expenditure on raislng funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non- charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activllies that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relatlng to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activitles. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable actlvilies. Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable 8¢tivities and include office costs, governance costs, adm Inistrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Wh&re support costs cannot b6 directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to cost of raising funds and expendlture on charitable activities on a basis Consistent with use of the resources. All costs are allocated to expendlture categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apporlloned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justlfiable and consistent basls. 20
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting pollcies (¢ontlnu¢d) Tangible assets Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets Carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Depreclation Depreciation 15 calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that ass8t as follows- Fixtures and fittings Equipment Improvements to Leasehold Premises 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years Impairment of fixed assets A review for indicators of impairment is carrled out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated vvhere such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly, Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it 15 not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset. an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash- generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generatlng unit is the smallest identrfiable group of assets that includes the asset and generstes cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Flnancial instruments A financlal asset or a financial liabllity is recognised only when Ihe charily becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable Including any related transaclion costs. Current asset8 and current liabilities are subsequ@ntly measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortlsed Cost. 21
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnuèd) Year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting pollcies (contlnuod) Financlal Instruments (continued) other financial instrurnents, including derivatives, are inllially recognlsed at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal buslness terms or financed al a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the assel is measured at the present value of the future payrTients discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value. with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designaled hedging relationship. Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairmenl loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in th8 Statement of flnancial activities in which the initial gain was recognised, For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial as8@ts that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics. Any reversals of impairment are r8cognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of th8 financial asset that exceeds what the Garrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised. Deflned contrlbution plans Contributions to defined Contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment wlll lead to a reduction in future paymenls or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be sellled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basls. The unwinding of the discount is reoognised as an expense in the period in which it arises, 22
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnu8dJ Year ended 31 March 2024 Limited by guarantee The liability of the members is limited to a sum not exceeding £10, being the amount that each member undertakes to contribute to the assels of the charity in the evenl of its belng wound up while being a member or within one year of ceasing to be a member. (1 } payment of the charitls debts and liabilities incurred before he, she or it ceases to be a member., (2) payment of Ihe costs, charges and expenses of winding up,. and (3) adjustment of the rights of the contribulories among themselves. Donatlon8 and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations Small Donations 67,190 67,190 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donations Small Donations 47,150 47,150 23
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (Gontlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Income from charitable actlvlties 2024 2023 Restricted funds Grants AMIF- Regional AMIF- VIA BCC AMIF ARAP- BCC Barrow Cadbury Trust BBC-Children In need BCC- HFU Etnployment BCC- Nigerian Kick Slart Project BCC Sanctuary Grant BCC-HFU BCC- Windrush Project BBO Heart of England BBO Steps to Work Black Country Fund- STW BNO WMSMP BNO-DHULC Dudley MBC Energy Redress Scheme Fairer Future- WBC Fifty Plus Skills Connect8d The National Lottery Community Fund (Wolverhampton) The National Lott6ry Community Fund (Birmingham) H M Revenue & Customs Heart of England- Ukraine Project Justice Collabor2tions- JTI Oak Foundation Paul Hamlyn Refugee Action- Home5 for Ukraine Refugee Action- ARAP Smallwood Trust Walsall Councll- GET Connected Project Walsall Councll- GAP Provlsion Project WCC- BNO Outreach Prole¢t WCC Exceptional Support Fund MWUA Appeal WCC-Know Your Neighbourhood WCCMIH SLA 135,622 191,122 195,410 93,167 176,240 54,729 31,000 42,238 30,000 10,000 11,725 495,196 2,500 17,119 8,000 327,750 33,571 39,644 35,000 84,333 8,957 9,807 3.591 28,196 105,909 99,921 32,568 29,583 9,894 106,250 150,000 60,000 535,042 12,155 24,562 7,500 9,314 30,258 20,000 1g,379 170,000 150,000 66.000 261.727 250,435 46,102 9,000 60,690 35,000 35,000 2,339,658 2,061,548 24
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Income from charitable activities (continued) Serrfice Provision ARAP Programmes ARAP VIA WCC AFIAP via WBC BCC -Employability Service BCC -well Being and Mental Health Support Park Inn Hotel WBC HFU-WBC HFU-WCC MHCLG LASSLO Birmingham RTOF-WCC UKRS-WCC Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (Walsall) Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (Wolverhampton} Wider Determinants of Health Black Country NHS Walsall-MBC UKSPF Walsall MBC-Move On Walsall MBC- Hotel Project Wolverhampton CC- City Services Project Wolverhampton CC-Hotel Project Wolverhampton CC-UKSPF 149,606 512,207 130,023 97,705 19T,925 353,775 43,166 187,443 59,889 209,180 128,807 70,000 17,565 222,762 42,493 149,836 130,000 10,389 74,217 35,949 174,275 48,649 12,224 20,020 161,193 12,496 59,920 309,885 2,112,752 1,508,847 25
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnuod) Year ended 31 March 2024 Other Income SLA EU Settlement Scheme 71,604 166,305 Total Restricted Income 4,524,014 3,736,700 2024 2023 Unrestrlctod funds Grants Access to Business Beacon Centre BVSC- (Research Belter Together) ILPA Maximus TLC College WMSMP 3,600 20,000 855 2,000 43,120 4,025 6,000 65,975 13,625 Other Income Asirt Birmingham NHS Trust Crealive Black Country Spring Housing Association Universily of Wolverhampton Ovacome 20,000 390 240 5,584 1,331 400 Total Unrestricted Income 92,189 15,356 Total Charitable Income 4,616,203 3,752,056 26
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements {continued} Year ended 31 March 2024 Income from charltable activities (continued) 2024 2023 Incomo summary by type of income Grants Service Provision Other Income SLA 2,339,658 2,112,752 92,189 71,604 2,075,173 1,508,847 1,731 166,305 4,616,203 3,752,056 Investment Income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricled Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Bank Interest Received 1,991 1,991 797 797 Costs of ralslng donatlons and legacles Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Wages 2nd Salaries other office costs 520 520 520 520 Unrestricted Funds Restricled Total Funds Funds 2023 Wages and salaries Other office costs 1,961 10,452 1.961 10,452 12,413 12,413 27
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (Gontinued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Expendituro on charltable activitios by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Direct expenditure Support costs 25,021 18,518 3,053,308 1,287,700 4,341,008 3,078,329 1,306,218 43,539 4,384,547 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Direct expenditure Support costs 19,377 47,813 2,563,019 1,083,819 2,582,396 1,131,632 67,190 3,646,838 3,714,028 10. Support Costs Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Funds 2024 Funds 2024 2024 Governance costs 5,610 28,230 9,626 12,446 358,D58 157,598 253,164 462,966 5.610 29.440 9,626 12,448 361,237 163,734 253,461 470,662 1.306.218 IT 1,210 Human Resources Depreciation Wage8 and Salaries Rent Office Cosls Other 3,179 6,136 297 7,696 18,518 1,287,700 Unrestricted Restricled Total funds Funds 2023 Funds 2023 2023 Governance costs 5,610 39,923 5,491 4,960 358,918 140,741 214,396 313,780 5,610 39,923 5,491 18,399 368,452 149,368 214,897 329,492 1,131,632 Human Resources Depreciation Wages and Salaries Rent Office Costs Qlher 13,439 9,534 8,627 501 15,712 47,813 1,083,819 28
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 11. Net income Net income is stated after chargingl(¢rediting)'. 2024 2023 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 12,446 18,399 12. Auditors remuneration 2024 2023 Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements 5,610 5,610 Fees payable to the charilvs auditor and its associates for other services.. other non-audit services 13. Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows., 2024 2023 Wages and salarles Social security costs Employer contributions to pension plans 3,076,216 259,004 101,725 2,630,766 238,789 87,826 2,957,381 3,436,945 The average headcount of employees during the year was 118 {2023 112). Three employees received employee benefits of more than £80,000 during the year (2023: Two). The senior management team consists of the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executlve and Head of Services. The total employee benefit8 of the senior leadership team were £224,019 (2023 £204,g48) 14. Trustee remuneration and expenses No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were receivsd by the trustees. 29
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 15. Tangible fixed ass8ts Leasehold Improvements Office & computer Fixlures & fittings Total Cost At l April 2023 Additions 34,946 2,604 125,700 13,579 9,269 189,915 16,183 At 31 March 2024 37,550 139,279 9,269 186,098 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year 34,946 868 111,892 11,578 9,269 156,107 12,446 At 31 March 2024 35,814 123,470 9,26g 168,553 Carrylng amount At 31 March 2024 1,736 15,809 17,545 At 31 March 2023 13,808 13,808 16. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 507,532 178,974 488,402 585,548 686.506 1,073,950 17. Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Social security and other taxes 77,075 112,570 94,614 64,428 60,251 68,782 284,259 1g3,461 18. Ponsions and other post-retlrement benefits Deflned contribution plans The amount reGognised in income or expenditure as an exp8nse in relation tc defined contribution plans was £1 D1,725 (2023.. £87,826), 30
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conlinued) Year ended 31 March 2024 19. Analysis of charltable funds Unrestrlcted funds At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Free Reserves - general funds Designated Fund - The Development Fund Alan Babbette Trust Eveson Charitable Trust Garfield Weston 616,645 126,370 (9.059) 1200,000) 533,956 300,000 200,000 500,000 15,000 (15,000) 20,000 161,370 (20,QOO) (44,059} 916,645 1,033,956 At 1 April 2022 At 31 March 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers Free Reserves - general funds Designated Fund- The Development Fund Alan Babelte Trust Garfield Weston 664,698 63,303 (39,603) (71,753) 616,645 208,725 20,000 20,000 913,423 91.275 300,000 (20,000) {20,000} {79,603) 63,303 19,522 916,645 The Designated Fund represents monies 88t aside to fund possible future property acquisitlOn8. 31
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financlal Statements (contlnuodj Year ended 31 March 2024 19. Analysis of charitable funds (continued) Restrlcted funds At 1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfer At 31 March 2024 The National Lottery Community Fund,. Birmingham Wolverhampton HM Revenue and Customs Paul Hamlyn FuNd Vulnerable Persons Reseltlement Scheme: Walsall Wolv8rhampton WCCIWH SLA Barrow Cadbury Trust Oak Foundation Oak Tree Trusl Asylum Migration Integration Fund Birmingham Walsall EU Settlement Scheme ARAP Programmes ARAP VIA WCC ARAP via WBC BCC Laaslo WCC - City Services Project DHULC BNO Projecl 99,921 (99,921 > (40,833) (32,568) (66,000) 40,833 32,568 @6,000 3,438 726 (3,438) 35,949 (33,022) 35,000 (35,000) 31,000 (31,000) 150.000 (150,000) 3,653 7,013 7,013 191,122 23,130 135,622 71,804 {191,122) 1158,752) {71,604) 228 149,806 (147,711) 35,137 512,207 (486,746) 209,180 (209,180) 167 161,193 (161.360) 2,123 60,598 864 (35,865) 1,105 (50) 9,894 (9.894) 2,803 170,000 (155,414) 374 1,390 10,000 (11,390) 174,939 261,727 {436,6661 3,446 250,435 (135,5741 128,807 (128,807) 46,102 (28,637) 5,033 187,443 (161,865) 70.000 (70,000) 43,166 (16,795) 42,238 (35,968) 495,196 (418,408) 130,023 (87,414) 97,705 {74,594) 35,000 WCC Emergency Support Fund Heart of England - Ukraine JustiGe Collaboralions JTI MWUA Donations BCC- Nigerian Project Refugee Action - HFU Refugee Action- ARAP WCC-RTOF Smallwood Trust Walsall WBC- HFU Wolverhampton CC -UKRS Walsall Council- Park I nn Hotel BBC- Children In Need BCC-HFU BCC-Employability Service BCC-Well Being and Mental Health Support Project BCC Sanctuary Grant BCC-Ukraine Employment Project BVSC-Fairer Future Black County Fund- Steps to Work Black Country NHS Trust- Dudley Pilot Black Country NHS Trust- Wider 1,055 17,389 374 118,307 17,465 30.611 8,193 34,564 6.270 76.788 42,609 23,111 11,725 30,000 (24,-$1i6) 9,807 (9,807) 33,571 (23,254) 84,333 {79,894} 174,275 (170,116) 11,725 5,484 10,317 4,439 4,159 32
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limlted by Guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Determinants WMSMP-BNO Project Energy Redress Scheme Walsall Council- Get Connected Walsall CouncS1- Move On Walsall Council- Sudanese Hotel Walsall CC-UKSPF Wolverhampton CC-Know your Neighbourhood Wolverhampton CC- HFU Wolverhampton CC-UKSPF Wolverhampton CC- Hotel Project 39,644 8,957 9,000 12,224 20,019 48,649 {39,644) (2,319) {6,000) {11,919) (19,811) (43,193) 6,638 3,000 305 208 5,456 60,690 59,889 59,920 12,496 (57,559) (59,889) (54,993) (12,496) 3,131 4,927 318,713 4,524,014 (4,341,008) 501,719 BBO - to fund employment and ESOL work across Wolverhampton and Walsall Thg National Lottery Community Fund - Funding two separate projects in Birmingham and Wolverhampton to enable settlement and integration of refugees and migrants. Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme - Facilitating the resettlement of Syrlan families in Wolverhampton and Walsall. AMIF - Asylum Migration and Inl@gration Fund - working wlth thlrd-country nationals across the region. EU Settlement Scheme - funding across the region to support EU nationals wilh appllcations to stay in the UK onGe we leave the EU. Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy funding across the region Homes for Ukraine Scheme- funding across the region UK Resettlement Scheme - in Wolverhampton to help resettle vulnerable people Various contracts from Birmingham, Wolverharnpton and Walsall City counci18 to deliver services. Fimc also received grants from the National Lottery Community Fund. Barrow Cadbury Trust, Oak Foundation and The Paul Hamlyn Foundation. 33
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financlal Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Restrlcted funds At 1 April 2022 At 31 March 2023 Income Expenditure Transfer BBO - Steps to Work BBO Hearl of England Cost Of Living The National Lottery Community Fund: Birmingham Wolverhampton Big Lotfery COVID Fund TB Clinic HM Revenue and Customs Paul Hamlyn Fund Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme: Walsall Wolverhampton WCCIVVH SLA Barrow Cadbury Trust Birmingham CCG Birmingham CC Birmingham CC Public Health Oak Foundation Oak Tree Trust Asylum Migration Integration Fund Blrmingham Walsall EU Settlement SGheme ARAP AMIF-BCC ARAP Programmes ARAP VIA WCC ARAP via WBC CC Windrush Project BCC Laaslo WCC - City Services Project Walsall CC- Covid Champions Project CPN-Black Country NHS Fifty Plus Skill Connected NHS Trust WMCA-RSI Project UKHSA-Migrant Outreach Project WVSC Proi'ect WCC BNO Prolect WCC Emergency Support Fund Walsall CC -GAP Provision Heart of England Ukralne Justice Collaborations JTI MWUA Donations BCC Nigerian Proi'ect Refug8e Action HFU Refug88 Action ARAP WCC-RTQF 25,155 327,750 (352,905) 8,000 18,000) 40,040 105,909 (105,116) 60 4,945 40.833 (60) {4,945} 29,583 60,000 (29,583> {60,000) 10,839 (6,951) 74,217 {112,208) 35,000 (35,000} 54,729 (54,72g} 3,438 726 38,717 780 1600 30,058 (30,058) 60 150.000 (150,060} 7,852 (839) (780) (1,600) 7.013 3,289 93,167 196,456) 8,236 195,410 (180.516) 166,305 (166.305) 984 176,240 (177.224) 23.130 13,158 197,925 (210,855) 21,173 353,775 (339,811) 2,161 17,119 (19,280) 42,493 (42.493) 2,496 309,887 {312.216) 2,321 8,436 1,977 4,664 400 980 20,010 2,397 4,953 1,469 228 35,137 167 (2,321) {8,436) 3,591 28,196 (5,568> (32,860) (400} (980) (20,010) (9,897) (34,347) {20,364) (9,314) 7,500 30,258 20,ODO 9,314 9,894 106.250 {103,447) 19.379 (19,005) 2,500 91,110) 535,042 1360,103) 12,155 (8.709} 149,836 (149,836) 1,105 9,894 2,803 347 1.390 174,939 3,446 34
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnu8d) Year ended 31 March 2024 Small Wood Trust 24,562 (24,562) Walsall CC-HFU Wolverhampton CC- UKRS Walsall Council -Park Inn Hotel 222,762 1217,729) 130,000 1130,000} 17,565 {9,372) 5,033 8,193 248,373 3,736,700 (3,646,838) (19,522) 318,713 35
The Refugee and Migrant Centre Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statempnts (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 20. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 8,264 1,025,692 9,281 17.545 776,897 1802.389 (284,259) (284,259) 501,719 1,535,675 1,033,956 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 8.264 5,544 13.808 913.991 501,020 1,415,011 15.610) (187,851) (193,461) 916,645 318,713 1,235,358 21 Leasing Commltments At 31 March 2024 the Charity had future minimum non- cancellable lease commilments as set out below.. Operating leases which axpire 2024 2023 Within one year Within two to five years 105.000 95.625 73,900 8,750 36