BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE Ua New Citizens. Gateway (Company Ilmlted by guarantee no. 05243696 registered charity no. 1107966) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Report and Accounts KNOX CROPPER chBflBfed 3ccc,u nlants
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE {Company limited by guarantee no. 05243595, registered charity no. 1107965) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 CONTENTS Page Board of Trustoes's rnport Indopendent Audltors, Report 15 Statement Of Flnancial Activitl•s 18 Balance Sheet 19 Cash Flow Statement 20 Notes to the finan¢lal Stataments 21
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE Itrddlng as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY- NCGI TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 The trusle8s who ar8 also directors of th8 charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present thair report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of AcGounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to 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). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Charltablo Objects The charity's objects, as defined in the Memorandum of Association are: 1. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of those who are seeking asylum or who are granted refugee status and their dependents living, working or studying (temporarily or pemanently) in England and Wales (hereinafter, the 'BeneficiarS.). 2. To advance the education and training of those persons defined in Object 1 ag B•neficiarias, 3. To advance the education of the public in general about the i88ue8 relating to refugees and those seeking asylum. 4. The relief of financial hardship to those per80n8 defined in Object 1 as Beneficiaries. 5. The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition8 of life of those persons d8fined in Object 1, who have need of such facilFties by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances. Our Vlsion All refugees to be welcomed, safe, respected, and resettled. Our Mlsslon New Citizens, Gateway (NCG) provides holistic support and services which enable the inclusion of those seeking and getting protection in England and Wales and to access their full pot8ntial as equal participants in UK life. The focus of our work is to improve the quality of lrfe, and promote the physical, social and mental well- being, of refugees and people seeking asylum who live, work or study in the UK. We also help to reduce health inequalities, and social and economic exclusion and enable positive integration and personal independence of these people. Our Valuas Inclusive We believe in equal voice, equal opportunty, equal rights, and fairness for everyone. Being client-18d and culturally sensitive is core to being inclusive.
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE {trading as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 ectful We treat everyone with kindness, empathy. openness and honesty. Active listening is the first step. This includes how we engage with clients. staff, volunteers and everyone we engage with. It is part of our professionalism. Collaborative. We believe in partnership. Working together results in better plans, decision-making and solutions. Vve work together intemally and externally with other stakeholders for the best P088ible outcomes for our clients. rin We believe in enabling people to solve their drfficulties and give them more participation in the Solution and hence develop the skills, experience and confidence to solve future problems Our Strateglos The strategies we use as the focus of our work are: 1. Our Holi$tlc Approach whereby we consider the many factors affecting a refugee or asylum seeker including knowledge of the UK, language skills, financial resources, social factors, physical and mental health and levels of confidence rather than just the immediate issue being presented. Our Holistic Approach to serving refugees and asylum seekers r8cognises that these people's issues must be treated in the contexi of the whole person. 2. cOrdInation with other support services and charities in the sector. Through this approach. we recognise and make use of the strengths of the other organisalions working in thi8 Sector so that we work together towards our common purpose of supporting refugees and asylum Seekers. 3. We shape our services based primarily on on-the-ground demand. We believe that working with our clients in the development and delivery of our services is the best way to understand their needs and how best to support them. Signlflcant actlvltl08 We developed our services b888d on the health needs of our clients and on an "Integrated Holistic Model of Support.. This model acknowledges the whole person and all their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. The majority of refugees and asylum seekers are suffering from depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their past experiences. In addition, language barriers, financial difficulties and povety, homelessness or poor accommodation, cultural barriers and lack of employment were the main factors hindering them from rebuilding their lives and achieving their full potential. Our Holistic Model of Support provides a range of activities all under one roof. Our main areas of activty are: Advice & Guidance. We provide advice, information and support to refugees and asylum seekers on a variety of issues, promoting equal access to seprfices, particularly health. We also provide emergency food and cash support when circumstances require it.
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE {trading as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For tho yaar ended 31 March 2024 Multi-Lingual Counselling Service & Emotional Support NCG is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACPI and we provide a multi-lingual professional counselling Service to support the many people coping with the effects and trauma of war, perseculion, loss and dislocation. We have a dedicated counselling project for Ukrainians, providing one-on-one mental health support in their native language. We also provide a range of theiapeutic aGtivities including our gardening project, our Women's Group, psycho-educational workshops {IAPT), yoga, mindfulness, arts and drama our Mother & Toddler's Group and residential retreats. Integration Support. We strongly b81i8V8 that int8gration 18 crucial for r8fug888 and asylum seekers affecting both individuals and the host communities. This prc¢kss is essential for fostering inclusive, resilient, and thriving socielies where all members can contribute and benefit. The majority of our programs focuse on enhancing integration and combating isolation through V8rious initiatives, including volunteering, ESOL classes, citizenship workshops, group activities, and collaborations with community members, such as faith groups or schools. Engaging refugees in our volunteer program, where they work alongside native volunteers. helps build their confidence, employment skills, and languag8 proficiency, offering a positive route to integration. Each year. approximately 50¥0 of our volunteer8 come from refugee backgrounds, working closety with clients and native-8peaker volunteers. Refugee Youth Wellbeing and Support We support young refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25, many of whom 8r8 in the UK without their families. Our goal is to help these young individuals reach their full potential through person81ised one-to-one support, sports activities, volunteering, social clubs, English language classes, summer and holiday programs, youth leadership opportunities, and 8cce88 to individual bilingual counselling. We work closely with social services, schools, colleges, and supported living accommodation providers to ensure comprehensive support. Destitution Support Destitution is a Significant issue among asylum seekers. They often endure months or even years awaiting the resolution of their asylum claims, during which time most are barred from working and receive little to no financial assistance. Consequently, th8se individuals must depend on charities and their sparse social neorkS to suNive. Since 2006, we have been operating a Drop-ln service to support destitute asylum seekers by providing them with food parcels, clothing, and supermarket vouchers. Support to Other Organisations We also assist local government organisations, including the NHS, housing, w81f8re, and other agencies. Our support helps these organisations reach and communicate with refugees and asylum se8kers wrthin their communities, using their native languages and in a culturally sensitive manner. Supporting Asylum Seekers Placed in 5 Hotels across Barnet In collaboration with Barnet Council and the Persian Advice Buau, we have been supporting over 2,000 asylum seekers placed in five hotels across Barnet by the Home Offi. This includes daily drop-in outreach services and ongoing support from our office in Colindale.
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS. GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 Public Beneflt London and its neighbouring counties are home to a significant population of refugees and asylum seekers from diverse communities, including Somali, Ukrainian. Iranian. Afghan, and various African groups. Many are young individuals and unaccompanied minors who have fled their countries due to war, torture, or persecution, enduring perilous journeys to reach the UK. Upon arrival, they often face social exclusion due to mental health issues, homelessness, poverty. limited und8rstanding of British customs, and language barriers. The traumas from their home countries and the challenges of adapting to a new lrfe in the UK contribute to widespread mental health issues. Additionalty, obstacles such as lack of work experience, diminished self-confidence, and language deflenCieS hinder their employability. We strongly believe that it is crucial for both their well-being and the welfare of the broader community to support their successful integration into UK society. By addressing their unique needs and providing necessary assistance, we can foster a harmonious and inclusive environment that benefits everyona involved. Our Holistic Mc4Jel of Support embodies a comprehensive approach that addresses the physical, psychological, and social needs of individuals. At NCG, our clients are at the centre of everything we do, and their unique needs guide our activities. As a frontline support service, y are fully dedicated to assisting refugees and asylum seekers throughout their entire journey. We offer a variety of xtivities and inrtiatives to provide essential assistance and guidance during these challenging times. Our unwavering commrtment to creating a safe and inclusive environment drives our mission to empower and uplift those in need. Apart from offering direct support to refugees and asylum seekers, we also assist local government org8nis8tions, including the NHS, housing, social services, Job centres, and other agencies. Our role is to help these organisation8 effectively connect and communicate with refugees and asylum seekers wrthin thelr communities, ensuring that information is conveyed in their native languages and in a culturally sensltive manner. By acting as a crucial communication bridge, we help reach OLrt to individuals who might otherwise feel isolated and difficult to access. In addition to our other services, NCG places special emphasis on delivering youth activities tailored for young refugees and asylum seekers, including unaccompanied minors and those with mental health issues. These youth8 often struggle with isolation, language barriers, cultural differences, and ev8n hostility, making them susceptible to marginalisation and potential involvement in criminal activities. To address these challenges, we provide mental health 8UPPOrt, psycho-social support, and advocacy for young refug888. Our main objective is to enhance their self-confidence and self-este8m while opening up pathways to various opportunities. The youth represent the future of a nation, and our ultimate goal is to empower these young individuals, enabling them to actively and positively engage in mainstream UK life and leading them towards a secure and fulfilling future. In addition to addressing the practical needs of our clients, our services are SignifantlY centred around supporting refugees as they strive to integrate into their local communits-es and rebuild their lives. A fundamental principle guiding our service delivery bs our strong belief in the positive impact refugees can make, both within our organisation and in our cutturally and ethnically diverse society. By helping refugees rebuild their confidence and seamlessly integrate into UK life, we enhance their opportunities to rebuild their lives and become active contributors to UK scriety. This, in turn, leads to significant contributions to the onoMY and enriches the cultural diversity of our broader society. Ultimately, the entire UK communiiy benefrts from this outcome.
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (tradlng as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 STRATEGIC REPORT Achievement and Perforniance During 2023-2024, NCG remained committ8d to providing comprehenstve support services for refugees and asylum seekers. Through a range of ¥tivities under our holistic model of support, we assisted over 5800 individuals, making a meaningful impact on their lives and fostering a sense of hope and belonging. Thè following report highlights some of the Signifnt outputs and impacts of our work during this period: Advlce, Informatlon & Guldance: In 2023-24, we supported over 5,200 individuals through both our advi and outreach services, addressing 21,845 inquirie6. Our dedicated team of advisors played a cruc1 role in assisting refugees and asylum seekers on their path to a better future. Throughout the year, we provided personalized advice. infomiation, and guidance to over 1,622 clients, showcasing th6 effectiveness of our advisory services in meeting the divetse needs of those we serve. Additionally, NCG proved to be a reliable resource, handling an impressive 9.450 inquiries from individuals seeking assistance and Clarity through our 8dvice team. Our cornmitment to expanding our reaGh and impact was further evidenced by the onboarding of 692 new clients seeking advice-only services. Contlngency Hotels Outreach Initlatlves: In addition to our primary advisory services, NCG'S outreach team made commendable efforts to extend support to asylum seekers housed in three hotels in Bamet for another year. Throughout the year, we maintained regular on-site consultations, offering a welcoming 8nd accessible environmant for asylum seekers in these hotels to seek assistance 8nd guidance. The outreach team's dedication and commitment were evident in the substantial number of visits thay conducted. Altogether, we facilrtated Over 3578 visits across the three hotels, addressing more than 12395 inquiries from asylum seekers in these temporary accommodations. Bilingual Counselllng During the 2023-24 year, our Counselling Team, consisting of 23 skilled bilingual counsellors, including both $8asoned professionals and trainees, provided culturally sensitive counselling and psychological assistance in clients, native languages. This inclusive approach ensured access to couns811ing serVIS in a diverse array of languages, such as Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, English. Farsi. French, Gujarati, Hindi, Kurdish, Pashto, Punjabi, Somali, Turkish, Ukraini8n, and Urdu. Throughout the 2023-24 period, the bilingual counselling service received 497 referrals for indrvidual psychological support. The sources of these referrals were: 34 % from NHS IAPT Services, 42% from other organisations (including NCG), 9°/0 from GPS, 8 % from Social Prescribers. and 70kn were self- referrals. Among these referrals, 62 clients were funded under IAPT one-t04)ne counselling. A total of 258 clients attended an assessment session. The counselling service delivered approximately 2628 bilingual counselling sessions to 219 clients who completed their course of treatment. The completion rate for our clients was 85%. meaning our dropoLrt rate is 15%, which is significantty lower than the national dropout rate of 62%, as reported by NHS DlIa1 in the IAPT annual report for 2022123.
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS. GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES. REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 After completing 12 sessions of counselling, data from the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 indicated a significant improvement in clients, mental health and well-being, with a recovery rate of 54Oh, compared to the national IAPT recovery rate of 49.9¥0 in 2022-23. Notably, the recovery rate increased from 41.6% after 6 sessions to 54 /0 after an additional 6 sessions. IAPT Psycho-Educatlonal Workshops The IAPT service Step Two offers low-intensity psychological support for individuals experiencing mild to moderate levels of depression and anxiety. Over the past year, we registered 450 participants and onducted 34 workshops attended by 424 individuals. These workshops covered a broad range of topics, including PTSD, self-care, sleep managem8nt. 8elfsteem, OCD, and coping with grief and depression, and were conduct8d in Farsi, Arabic, Turkish, and English. The primary goal of these workshops was to help clients gain a better understsnding of mental health conditions and to equip them with essential coping tools evaluation of this service confirmed the majority of the 424 participants who completed the fomi found the workshops useful for managing their mental health and improving their coping skills. ESOL Class0$ During the 2023-24 temi, with the support of 18 dedicated ESOL teachers and 4 teaching assistants, we offered informal ESOL classes both in person and online to a total of 252 students at levels ranging from Pre-Entry to Entry 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of our ESOL classes, we conducted o impact suNeys focusing on the classes, impacl on students, knowledge, skills, and confidence. The results of both surveys were overwhelmingly positive, showcasing the dedication of our volunteer teachers and the success of our current practices. Trlnlty ESOL Classes: Alongside our standard ESOL curriculum, we have proudly Served as an accredited centre for Trinty College ESOL since 2017. Through this program, we conducted 10 hour8 per week of hybrid ESOL sessions tailored for 24 refugee students. These sessions culminated in the Trinity exam, which 19 students took and all passed. We are thrilled to report a 100°/0 8uccess rate for this initiative. Volunteorfng During 202>24, we had a pool of 116 registered volunteers. with 72 actively participating, including both new and existing members. Of these, 61 engaged in a variety of activitie8 across various projects on a weekly basis. The program showcased a holistic approach by providing a broad spectrum of opportunities, such as advice, campaigning and lobbying, ESOL, Mums and Tots group, counselling, women's group, youth group, gardening, mental health and well-being workshop facilitation, admin, interpreting, food and clothes parcel collection and distribLrtion, organising events, and service evaluation. This wide range of activiti88 highlights the programme's effectiveness in addressing the distinct needs of the refugee and asylum seeker communrty. The assessment of NCG'S Volunteering Programme for 2023-24 highlighted its effectiveness and the positive impact it had on both the organisation and its volunteers. By utilising the commitment and experts'se of its volunteers, NCG effectively assisted refugees and asylum seekers, fostering their social integration and empowerment. Volunteers expressed high levels of satisfaction. appreciation for the support they received, and a willingness to recommend the programme, all of which highlighted the programme's quality and NCG'S abilty to create a nurturing and fuSfilling environment. The programme's success 15 further evidenced by the specific benefrts experienced by refugee voluntrs, including enhanced employability skills, improved scKial integration, and incre8s&J
BARNEf REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 empowernient during their transition to paid employment. NCG'S ccmmitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers through volUntrIng is apparent in these positive outcomes. We arn proud to report that during 2023-24. our dodicated volunteers contrlbuted 2.754 hours to support NCG, equivalent to 1.5 fulbtlme positlons. Pald Employment Transltlon: It is remarkable that NCG'S assistsnce went beyond volunteering, as the organisation helped 8 individuals secure paid employment during the evaluation period. This accomplishment showcases the concrete results and practical influence of NCG'S initiatives. The successful transition of volunteers into paid roles highlights the programme's effectiveness in fostering professional development and offering avenues for individuals to enhance their situations Refugee Youth Wellbeing and Support During 2023-2024 our Youth Wellbeing Project has demonstrated it8 commitment to supporting the well-being of refugee and asylum-seeking young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect. The project aims to enhance the overall health and welkbeing of these young individuals by providing opportunities for support, socialising, confidence building, and integration into the ICal community. Through various activities, such as weekly social ¢lub8, youth counselling, football clubs, ESOL classes, youth volunteering opportunities, youth outings, and school holiday activities, the project aims to empower young people, build their confidence, and help them realize their full potential. Over the past year, the Youth Wellbeing Project has expanded its services and taik)red activities in consultation with young people. During the reporting period from April 2023 to March 2024, the project served over 160 young people and received 104 new referrals. A total of 220 different sessions were delivered, with a combined attendance of over 1.756. To asse8S the impact of the project. four evalu8tion surveys were conducted at the end of each quarter, in June 2023, September 2023, January 2024 and March 2024, which w&re sent to all Currently active young people on the project. An overwhelming 96.20A of the respondents said they had seen positive outcomes from joining the NCG youth activitl8s. These included f881ing happier, having fun, learning new skills. making new friends, reducing loneliness, making a positive impact on their community, and improving Eng118h language skills. Furthermore, 94.60/0 of respondents indicated that being part of the project's youth club had improved their overall physical and mental well-being, by giving of 3, 4 or 515 to the survey question. This feedback highlights the positive impact the project has had on the well-being of young people, addressing their emotional n8eds and fostering a supportive environment. The Youth Team has successfully implemented their evaluation plan during this reporting period. Their key measurement objectives included improving health and well-being, enhancing young people's engagement, increasing social skills and knowledge, and identifying mechanisms of change. Youth Counsalllng Project The Youth Counselling Project, implemented between April 2023 and March 2024, aimed to provide weekly counselling sessions to young refugees and asylum seekers in their own native languages. A total of 39 referrals were received during this period, out of which 21 received counselling sessions, and 13 completed their sessions. To assess the impact of the Youth Counselling Service, participants were asked to rate their mentsl well-being using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale IWEMWBS) before and after the completion of their counselling sessions. The PrelPost ratio. which represents the average welkbeing score before and after counselling, showed an initial average score
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (tradlng as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 of 36. which increased to 50.5 after the ccffipletion of the 12 counselling sessions. Notably. all but one participant demonstrated an improvement in their well-being scores from pre-counsellirKJ to post- counselling, indicating a positive change in their mental well-being. Overall, the Youth Counselling Project achieved positive outcomes in tems of improving the mental well-being of the young individuals who participated in the counselling sessions. The increase in average well-being scores from pre-counselling to post-counselling indicates the project's Success in positively impacting the emotional and psychological state of the participants. Furthermore, the majority completed their sessions. demonstrating the commitment and engagement of both the participants and the project's counsellors. Gardenlng Project In an inspiring and transformative initiative, our Ecotherapy program (Sowing Seed8) offers refugees a profound path to healing from trauma and stress, enhancing their mental well-being. This unique approach allows them to reconnect with their cultural heritag8 through traditional gardening practices and the Cultivation of familiar plants and crops from their countries of origin. Between April 2023 and November 2023, we organised a total of 49 gardening sessions as part of this project, including 15 sessions dedicated to cooking in the garden. These sessions welcomed the participation of 135 individuals, 38 of whom attended regularly. To evaluate the impact of our program, we randomly selected 38 participants who had completed at least 6 gardening se3sions and invrted them to fill out an evaluation questionnaire The insightful response8 we received highlighted this activity. 96°h reported the positive impact of this activity on their mental wellbeing. Jasmlne Women's Group We have concluded yet another successful year in fulfilling its mlsslon of offering a secure envlronment for refugee women to foster friendships, engage in social activities, and seek solidarity Wlth those who share similar lrfe experiences. The evaluation of the group's aclivities from 2023 to 2024 unveils positive results for Its members. Throughout this timeframe, 72 women from 13 nationalities actively engaged in 39 sessions. In order to gauge the infiuence of joining the Jasmine Women's Group on participants, welfare, a survey was conducted to randomly select attendees. The pre-post evaluation, which measured participants. scores before joining the group and after nine months of actNe involvement in diverse activities, brought to light several significant findings. According to the evaluation findings, it is evident that the Jasmine Women's Group has effectivety achieved its goal of offering a secure and inclusive environment for refugee women, aiding them in adapting to unfamiliar surroundings and enhancing their standard of living. The education81 workshops and capacity-building 8xercises taibred to the needs of refugee women have had a beneficial influence on their social assimilation, welfa, and individual growih. These findings confirm the effectiveness of the group's approach and highlight the importance of such initiatives in promoting the overall welfare of refugee women. Additlonal Actlvftles: NCG offers a variety of small projects and activities. including yc¥Ja, art therapy, group work. outings, citizenship sessions, mums & Tots group, and fundraising for individuals and families, food bank. destitution support etc. Stren thenin Collaborations and Infl ncin Poli In line with our five-yeaf Strategy, we collaborate with other agencies to Influen government policies and public narratives, aiming to improve the protection of refugees and asylum seekers. We understand that influencing government policios is often a long-term process, so wee joined forces with various
BARNEf REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 groups to amplify our clients, voices and drive policy changes. We plan to strengthen this collaboration further, believing that sustained cooperation can create a formidable team that policymakers are more likely to haed and support. To achieve this goal during 2023-24, we continued building relationships and expanding our existing collaborations, reaching out to potential partners and establishing new connections through meetings, neOrkIng events, and introductions by mutual contsct8. The strength of Ihese relationships will detemiine the success of our collaborative efforts. Our CEO plays a crucial role, consulting with policymakers from Barnet Council, the NHS, the GLA, and others. We further developed these engagements by holding additional meetings with policymakers and those influencing policies i.e. Kings Fund, universities, researchers providing testimonies, and engaging in direct lobbying efforts to promote our desired policy changes. We also identified and engaged with more key stakeholders, including government officials and regulatory bodies. Recognltlon of NCG Achlevomonts: Cu8tom•r Satl8factlon Survay To gauge our clients, satisfaction levels, we conducted a survey across various projects and activities. The overall average satisfaction rate for Ihe entire organisation 18 840/0. D8tailed explanations can be found in our annual evaluation report published on our webslte. This high sat18f8Ction rate demonstrates our commitment to delivering quality services and meeting our clients, needs effectNely. GSK Impact Award 2023 We are proud to announce that New Citizen Gateway ha8 been honoured with a prestigious national award for its exceptional efforts in supporting the physical and mental well-being of asylum seekers and refugees in London. Our dedication and commitment were recognised through a rigorous selection and assessment process, where we emerged as one of the 10 winners among more than 400 charities from aGross the UK. This esteemed recognition came through the 2023 GSK IMPACT Awards, delivered in partnership with The King's Fund. Now in their 26th year, these awards are hallmark of excellence in the charity sector, celebrating the remarkable work of small and medium- sized charities dedicaled to enhancing the health and wellbeing of people throughout the UK Fundral8lng actlvltles At NCG, the CEO holds primary responsibility for fundraising, wilh a strategy agr88d upon by the Board. The CEO, along with other staff, executes fundraising activities. NCG aims to meet rts funding needs through various funding bodies. Over the past y8ar, the Trustées decided to provide additional support to the CEO by outsourcing Some of our fundraising initiatives. NCG secures the largest portions of its funding from trust funds and national and local government awards. We also receive contributions from private donors, local businesses and organizations, and the general public. In 2023124, we continued to diversrfy our fundraising activities, involving more personnel and focusing on securing unrestricted funding and building our Serves.
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS. GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT Forthe year 8nd8d 31 March 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financlal posltlon The financlal statements for the yoar Is set out on pages 18 - 31. The charity returned a surplus of £43,439 for the year {2023- £28,569) and the Income for the year was £891,066 {2023.. £1,007,719) Principal funding sources B8met Integrated Care Boards (ICB) Bamet Council Children In Need Greater London Authority-The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) John Lyons Charity City Bridge Foundation The Mercers Foundation Betty Messenger Foundation Henry Smith Foundation Reserves pollcy Inherently there is a degree of judgment involved in identfying risk5 faced by the Charity and in establishing the appropriate level of reserves that the Charity should maintain to mitigate these risks. The level of free unrestricted reserves maintained by NCG is determined by balancing the nead to address the immediate and considerable needs of refugees and asylum seekers in the London area against the need to have adequate resources to manage our way through unexpected financial challenges, while at the same time ensuring that we do not retain Incom8 for k)nger than required. The policy also provides parameters for future strategic plans and contributes towards decision- making. The NCG Policy for free reserves is 3 months of operating expenditure. Our 12-month operating expendiiure at March 2024 is £847,627. At March 2024, the charity had free unrestricted reserves of £220,841 and designated reserve of £192.490 which has been earmarked for specific charitable projects that will be carried out in 202425. Volunteers During 2023-24, we had a pool of 116 regist8red volunteers, with 72 actively participating, including both new and existing members. Of these, 61 engaged in a variety of activities across various projects on a weekly basis. Volunteers are crucial to the success of all our programmes, particularly in the areas of ESOL, and some services which are wholly led and managed by volunteers such as Mother and Toddler Group, Women's Group, Peer SupportlBefriending, Gardening and Emergency food parcel support. We are also supported by volunteers in the areas of Advice, Counselling, Interpreting. Youth group, and office administration. io
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY- NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 Future plans The trustees and the executive have undertaken a review of the charity systems and processes and made sure that they are fit-for-purpose for the size of charity that we have b8come. This included a refresh of the Vision, Mission, Values and Ambitions to align with today's environment. The organisation remains focused on providing the holistic suite of support 8eniices to refugees and people seeking asylum, and to supporting local government organisations to reach and communicate with these communities. Specific changes that we will implement over the next 5 years are as follows 1. For NCG to be more client-led. Larger representation of our client groups in our Board, senior management, staff and volunteers. To engage more with our client groups (refugees and those people seeking asylum) to plan, design, develop, deliver and evaluate services in line wrth their identified priorities. 2. To further develop our holistlc model of support. Evaluation of NCG'S holistic model, how it is delivered in practice and it's impact 3. Establlsh NCG as one of the most trusted organisations in youth work. We wlll do this through.. Holistic r88pon88 - to be response to our client's whole-person n88ds Knowledge- further develop our understanding of the needs of our clients and have the skills and expertise to deliver Capacity - ca88-worker8 and trained experianced youth worker8 a8 Staff Presence & Partnership - further collaborate with like-minded organisations and mora actively engage with London youth network8 including schools and colleges 4. To work in collaboration with other agencies to influence government policies and public narratives for improvement in protection of refugees and those people ¥0oking asylum. Expand and develop our digital presenc8 More active engagement and participation in sector networking and campaigns STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a company limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The charity is therefore governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Associatb?n. The directors of the company are also trustees of the charty. Eligibility for membership ofthe charity and membership of the board of trustees is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association. There are no restrictions in the governing document on the operation of the charity or on its investment powers, other than those imposed by general charty law. The methods adopted for the recrultment. appolntment, Induction and tralnlng of new Trustees: Potential trustees are nominated by a current trustee or a member of NCG (membership of at least one year) nominating someone for election at the AGM. The Board may also co-opt a new trustee. An induction procedure is in place for new trustees which identifies the reading materials to be provided to new trustees upon appointment and the trustees and other key staff to meet. 11
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE Itrading as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY - NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For th8 year ended 31 March 2024 New trustees also undertake external training on Charity Gov8rnance and Safeguarding. The organisatlonal structur8 of the charlty and how decisions are made: strategic decision-making is the responsibilty of the Board of Trustees. The implementation of these decisions is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO} who delegates to staff and volunteers at her discretion. In addition, delegation of authority by the Board to the Chief Ex8CUtive Officer (CEO) is set out in a Framework of Delegation document. Day to day operational decisions are made by the CEO. Funding applications are made by the CEO. Application8 above a defined monetary threshold must also receive the scrutiny and then approval of the trustees. Financial decisions follow the procedures laid down in the Financial Policy. Some financial decisions are delegated by the Board to a Finance Committee and to the CEO. The trustees have had due regard to the Charty Commission's guidance on public benefit. Arrangements for settlng tho ramuneratlon of th• ¢harity'$ key personnel NCG uses NJC Pay-scales to guide recommendatlons for annual cost of living pay reviews of all staff. Th8 Board proposes and negotiates the salary review of the CEO. The salary reviews of all other staff are proposed by the line management and approved by the trustees. The major rlsks to whlch the charlty18 exposed and revlewB and systems to mltlgate rlsks: The CEO, staff and trustees review and revi8e an operational risk assessment each year 50 as to identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed including any risks that the charity may pose to its beneficiaries or to the public in general as a resutt of pursuing its chariiable objects. Mitigation plans are agreed for all substantial risks and the CEO is responsible for the implementation of those plans. The charty is satisfied that the system8 are in place to mrtigate these major risks which hava bean so identified and reviewed. The princlple risks and uncertainties facing the organisatlon together with the mitigation plans are considered to be as follows: Funding shortfall caused by reduced charity funding availabl8 or withdrawal of a key funder. The organisation is actively working on strengthening and diversrfication of our fundraising. This includes the engagement of an external fundraiser and increasing our 8fforts to collect public donations Insufficient unrestrfcted funds (Reserves). There is a risk that the level of reseNes falls below the policy range of 3 months operating costs. The org8ni58tion have achieved its target reseNes at 31 March 2024 and the organisation is prioritising fundraising of unrestricted funds to remain at the target level of reserves. Loss of key staff. The organisation is working on a variety of measures to enhance organisational capacty, flexibility and staff retention. This includes surxession planning and reducing over- dependency on any single indNidual. 12
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS, GATEWAY- NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Charity Name Barnet Refugee Service (wo1ng as New Citizens, Gateway) Reglstered Company number 05243595 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty number 1107965 Reglstered office 8th Floor The Hyde London NW9 6LH Trustees J C Doyle (Chair Tlll Jan 2024) M J Young - {Chair- Appointed Jan 2024) G Thirusaba-Nathan- Treasurer Dr S Ahluwalia E S Rosen F Sheriff Dr P A Trafford S Dujmovic Potnar {Appointed Jan 2024) T Issa Sougui {Appointed Dec 2023) G Bokaei (Resigned Oct 2023) Key Senlor Management Staff N Akbari - CEO Audltor8 Knox Cropper LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors 65-68 Leadenhall Street. London EC3A 2AD STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBIUTIES The trustees (who are also the directors of Barnet Refugee Service for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financt81 statements in accordance with applicable law and Unrted Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a trué and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resour$, including the income and expendrture of the charitable company for that period. In preparing Ihose financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP" make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. 13
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (trading as NEW CITIZENS. GATEWAY- NCG) TRUSTEES, REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose Wrth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware.. there is no relevant audrt infomiation of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and the twstees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that infomiation. AUDITORS The auditors, Knox Cropper LLP, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Trustees, report, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 13 November 2024 and Signed on the board's behalf by.. Trus e, Geethawathy Thirusaba-Nathan 14
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (reglstered company no. 05243595 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 We have audited the financial statements of Bamet Refugee Service (the 'charitable company,) for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the ststement of Cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the Charitab company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its income and expenditure for the year then ended., have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi,. and have been prepared In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Ba818 for oplnlon We conduct8d our audit in accordance wrth IntematDnal Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilth'es for the audit of the financial statements Section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statement8 in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audii v4idence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relatlng to going concern In auditing the financial statemenls, we have concluded that the TruGtees' u6e of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statemenls is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast $nC8nt doubt on tha charitable Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at leasl twefve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilitie8 and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the levant sections of this report. Other information The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other infomation. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomiation and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any fomi of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements. our responsibilty is to read the other infomation and, in doing so, consider whether the other infomation is materially inconsistent wf(h the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are reqUId to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude thal there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Icontinued 15
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE {registered company no. 06243595) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (Continued) Opinlons on other matters prescribed by the Companlos Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the trustees, report, which includes tho directors. report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared 18 consistent with the financial statements., and the directors, report included within the trust888' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on whlch we are required to report by 8xceptSon In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identrfied material misstatem8nt8 in the directors, report included within the trustee8' r8POrt. W8 have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequata for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us,. or the financial statements are not in agr88ment with the accountlng records and returns; or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specrfied by law are not made,. or we have not received all the infomation and explanations we require for our audit. the trustee8 were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companie5 regime and tske advantage of the Small companies, exemptions in preparing the trustees. report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic r8POrt. Responsibilltles of trustee8 As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilitie8 statement in the Trustees, Report, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial gtatements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing thè flnancial st8tements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's abilty to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemative but to do so. Auditor's r88ponslbllities for the audlt of the financlal statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misststement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance wrth ISAS (UK> will aayS detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud is detailed below: Icontinued 16
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE (registered company no. 05243S9S) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BARN REFUGEE SERVICE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (Continued) We obtained an understanding of Ihe legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the charitable company and detemined that the most significant 8re the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. {SORP 2019). in accordance with the Financial R8POrting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) applicable to smaller entities, the Companies Act 2006. We understood how th8 charitable company is complying with those frameworks via communication with those charged with govern8nce, together with the review of the charity's d¢xumented policies and procedures. The charitable company is required to comply with both company law and charity law and. based on our know18dg8 of its activitl88, we identified that the legal requirement to accurately account for restricted funds was of key significance. The audit team, which is experienced in the audit of charities, considered the charity's susceptibilty to material misstatement and how fraud may occur. Our considerations included the risk of management override and allocation of costs to charitable activities and restricted funds. Our approach was to check that the income from grants and donations were properly identrfied and accurately disclosed, that expenditure and grant payables were complied with the control procedures and related expenditure was appropriately chargad. Wa also ravlewed major loumal adjustments along with unu8ual transactions and considered the identification and disclosure of related party transactlons. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. h .'IknW.f.o .uk/audit0rsS onsibilities. Thi8 description fomis part of our auditor's report, Use of our report Thi8 report is made solely to the charitable companys members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken, 80 that we might state to the charitable company's member8 those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permttted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyon8 other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body. for our audit work, for this report or for the opinions we hav formed. Shoaib Arshad (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of.. Knox Cropper LLP Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors 65 Leadenhall Street London EC3A 24D 24> 17
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 Nlarch 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: t)onations and189acies Investments Other TOTAL 477,617 10.671 402,778 880,396 10,671 1, CV5,089 2, 630 488,288 402,n8 891,066 1,007, 719 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities TOTAL EXPENDITURE 432,790 414,837 414,837 847,627 847,627 979, 150 Net income 65,498 {437) 112.059) 437 43,439 28,569 Transfer ben funds 14 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 66,061 (11,622) 43,439 28, 569 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: TOTAL FUNDS AT 1 APRIL 2023 358,270 240.090 598,360 569, 791 TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2024 £ 413,331 £ 228,468 £ 641799 £ 598,360 18
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE Company limited by guarantee (registered company no. 05243595) BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2024 Notes 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 1,393 5, 277 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 50,019 610,831 194, 985 427, 121 660,850 622, 106 CREDITORS: amount5 falling dua wlthln one year 13 (20,444) (29,023) NET CURRENT ASSETS 593, 083 TOTAL NET ASSETS £ 641,799 598,360 FUNDS Unrestricted funds,. Designated funds General fund 14 14 192,490 161, 118 197, 152 358, 270 240,090 413,331 228.468 R8Stricl8d funds 14 £ 641,799 £ 598, 360 The financial statements h8ve been prapared in accordance with the special provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 lating to small companies and 8ection la of the Financial Reporting Standard 102. The financial statements were approved, and authorised for issue, by the Board of Trustees on 13 November 2024 and signed on their behalf by'.- rustee GEelAATrI I %SAA_AAm , Trustee The annexed notes form part of these financial statements 19
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE CASH FLOW STATEMENT For the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Cash flows from operatlng actlvities Surplus for the financial year Adjustments for. Depreciation Decreasel(increase) in debtor8 Decrease in creditors Investment income 43,439 28,569 4,003 144,966 {8,579 10,671 173,158 10,054 {100,858) 118,871) 2,630 (83,736) Cash flows from Investlng actlvities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Return on investment - interest receivable Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets {119) 10,671 (4,2401 2,630 10,652 (1,610) Nol In¢r•asel{decrea$e) in cash and cash equivalents 183,710 (85,346) Cash and cash equiv8lents at 1 April 2023 427,121 512,467 Cash and cash equlvalents at 31 March 2024 £ 610831 £ 427,121 Components of cash and cash equlvalents At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Cashflows Cash at bank and in hand 427,121 183,710 610,831 20
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparation of financial statwnents The financial statements of the charity. which is a public benefrt entty under FRS102, have been prepared under the histOriC81 cost convention. They have been prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the requirements of the Ststement of Recommendod Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, (SORP 2015), in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK IFRS 102) applicable to smaller entities and the Companies Act 2006. The presentational currency of the financial statements is Pound Sterling (£). The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern. In preparing the accounts, no restatement was required in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102. Company status Barnet Refugee Service is a company limited by guarantee. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liabilty in respect of the guarantee is limrted to £1 per member of the Charty. Fund a¢¢ountlng General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the Charity and which have not been designatad for other purposes. Designated fund8 comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specrfic restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes lo the financial statements. Statutory grants which are given as contributions towards the Charws core Servic88 are treated a8 unr88tricted. Incomlng rnsources Revenue grants are credited to incoming resources on the earlier date of when they are received or when they are receivable, unless they relate to a 8pecffic future period, in which case they are deferred. All other incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Investment Income is recognised on an accruals basis. Grfts in kind donated for distribution are included at valuation and recognised as income when they ar8 distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated facilities are included at the value to the Charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. No amounts are included in the financial ststements for seNices donated by volunteers. t)onated services are included in income at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No inGome is recognised where there is no finanGial Gost bome by a third party. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income or Gift Aid donations is recognised al the time the relevant income is receivable. Other income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified wrth reasonable accuracy. 21
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 Resources Expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to adivities. Support costs. including governance costs, which cannot be directly attributed to particular activities, have been apportioned proportionate to the direct staff costs allocated to the activities. Governance costs include the costs of servicing Trustees, meetings, audit and strategic planning. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred. Tanglble fixed assets and depreclation All assets costing more than £500 are capiialised. Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less d8pr8ciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases. Fixture and fitting8 3 years Debtors Trade and other debtors 8r8 recognised at the Settlement amount due after any trade discount offerad. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Cash at bank and In hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short tenn hhlY liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Credltors and pmvlslons Credrtors and provisions 8re reco9nised where the charity has a present obligation resultlng from past event that will probably rasult in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nomially recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Flnanclal Instruments The charty only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are iniiially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Penslons The charty is part of a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. Judgements and key SOUe of estimatlon uncertainty Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty are detailed in the above accounting policies, where applicable.
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For tho year ended 31 March 2024 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Revised Total Funds 2023 Unrestrfcted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Donations Grants 11,063 33.363 44,426 40,205 466,654 369,415 835,969 964, 884 £ 477,617 £ 402.778 £ 880,395 £ 1,005,089 Analysls of the grants fundlng Unrestrlcted Funds 2024 Rostrlctad Funds 2024 Totsl Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 AMIF Barnet Council Covid Betty Messenger CCG-Ukranian Children In Need City bridge Trust GSK Award Hong Kong BNO IAPT (formerly CCG} J L Summer Activities John Lyons Lena Demashkieh Refugee HardshiplPrivate Donations ESOL Mothers and Toddlers-Richard & Alison Sti Fd Donation Haringey Project Mercers The Henry Smith Foundation VRU RoCketLA Young Londoners Fund-YLF Others 354, 683 239,595 50,C4XI 264,091 264,091 50,000 92,475 50,000 92A75 72,409 54.186 52,430 40,000 52,430 40.000 14,977 80,000 80,000 80,000 4,900 60.000 36,768 31.363 350 4,375 2,000 2,000 60,000 36.768 31,363 350 4.37S 2,000 q4,868 4,375 14, 725 30.514 69,800 48,792 69,800 48,792 43,451 41.051 £ 477,617 £ 402,778 £ 880,395 £1,005,089 23
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 Comparative donations and legacies Revised Total Funds 2023 Unrestricted Funds 2023 Restricted Funds 2023 Donations Grants 40, 205 310,059 £ 350,264 £ 654,825 40,205 964, 884 654, 825 £ 1,005,089 Comparative analysis of the grants funding Unreslnc18d Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 To¢al Funds 2023 AMIF Bamet Council Covid Betty Messenger Children In Need Cily bridge Trtist Hong Kong BNO IAPT (formerly CCG) John Lyons Meer8 Young Londoners Fund-YLF Others 354, 683 354. 683 239,595 50, 000 72,409 54, 186 14,977 80,000 239, 595 50,000 72,409 54,186 14,977 6,000 30,514 43,451 15,692 43, 582 £ 350 264 £ 654, 825 30,514 43,451 £ 1005089 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Unrostrfcted Funds 2024 Restrictod Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Interest receivable from.. Bank interest 10,671 10671 £ 10,671 10671 £ 2, 630 2, 630 Nil £ Comparative investment Income unStriCted Funds 2023 Restricted Funds 2023 Total Funds 2023 Interest receivable from.. Bank InteSt 2,630 2,630 £ 2, 630 2,630 Nil 24
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe year ended 31 March 2024 4. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restrlcted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Gain on disposal of fixed assets Nil £ Nll £ Nil £ Nil 5. RESOURCES EXPENDED Other direct costs Support costs Staff costs Total 2024 Totsi 2023 Cost of charitable activities 136 531 847,627 979 150 £ 533280 £ 177816 £ 136,531 £ 847,627 £ 979,150 Comparatlve resources expended Other dirgct costs Restated Support costs Resr8ted St8ff costs Tot812023 Cost of chan'table 8Ctlvlties 663, 036 178, 829 137,285 £ 663,036 £ 178,829 £ 137,285 979, 150 £ 979, 150 Resources expended include: 2024 2023 Auditors, remuneration.. Audit fee Other services Depreciation 5,674 1,200 4,003 6, 600 - on owned assets 10,054 Details of staff costs are given in Note 8. Details of Support costs is given in Note 6. 25
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 6. SUPPORT COSTS Total 2024 Total 2023 Restated Professional Consultancy Premises and office costs Volunteer costs Subscriptions and memberships IT support and office equpments Staff related costs, including travel Depreciation Auditors, audit fee 17,556 88,977 6, 692 95,402 6,993 7, 892 6,766 4, 749 5,362 5, 896 4,003 10,054 6,874 6,600 £ 136.531 £ 137,285 Governance costs amounting to £24,979 (2023 £17,402). included in the total support costs £136,531 (2023 - £137,285). DetailsofgovernancecstsaregiveninNote7 7. GOVERNANCE COSTS 2024 2023 Legal Fees Audit and Accountancy Fees Professional Fees Governance Annual Report 1,200 6,874 16,056 1, 762 5,397 2,173 1,470 17,402 849 24,979 £ 26
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 8. STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social securty costs Pension costs Staff redundancy costs 380,119 127,490 26,671 453. 795 170,214 32, 644 6, 383 £ 533,280 £ 663.036 Number Number The 8verage weekly number of employees, calculated as full time equivalents, during the period was.. 19.0 23.0 No employee received remuneratlon of more than £60,000. The key management personnel of the Charity are those persons having authorty and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activrties of the Charity, directly or indirectly, including any Trustee of the Charity. In addition to the Trustees, key management P8r8onnel includes the Principal Officers. Aggregate remuneration and benefits paid to key management personnel during the year amounted to £67,84812023 - £65,208). 9. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS During the year, no members of tha Board of Trustees received any remuneration (2023 £NIL). No members af the Board of Trustees received reimbursement of expenses (2023 - £NIL). 10. Taxatlon Barnet Refugee Service is a registered charity and is potentially exempt from taxatK*n In respect of income and capital gains received within the categories covered by Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that such income or gain8 are applied to Gharitable purp¢)ses, 27
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Flxture and rrttings Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 29.342 119 29,461 Depreclatlon At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 24,065 4,003 28,068 Net book value At 31 Mah 2024 At 31 March 2023 5,277 12. DEBTORS 2024 2023 Due wfthin one year Social security and other taxes Prepayments Accrued income Other dabtors 16,580 32,000 2,439 50,019 23,381 134.020 37,584 £ 194,985 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Deferred income Social security snd other taxes Other creditors Accruals 7, 680 5,476 2, 123 13. 744 29,023 8,130 2.354 11,960 20,444 28
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 14. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Transfer8 and Resources investment Expended gainslllosses) Brought Incomlng Forward Resources Carried FonNard DESIGNATED FUNDS IAPT (formerty CCG) Barnet Council Covid CCG-Ukranian Cty Bridge Covid Fixed assets fund Others 42,397 101.938 80,000 264.091 92,475 (103,012) {267.437) (49,634) {3.920) 19,385 101,938 42,841 3,841 1,393 23,092 3,346 7.761 5,277 3,745 28,570 £ 161,118 £ 465,136 £ (3,884) (437) 975 (8.786) 432,789 RESTRICTED FUNDS Lena Ctybridge Lloyds Advice Youth Support Leather sellers Women's Group-Jasmin Mothers and Toddlers Sowing Seeds ESOL Refug88 HardshiplPriv8te I Food Donation Haringey Project VRU ROCketL4 The Henry Smith Foundati( Mercers Children In Need GSK Award John Lyon's Trust JL Summer Activiti88 Betty Messenger Other restricted funs 32,000 9,713 2,250 10,584 36,768 52N30 126.768) (47,489) 12.250) 14,736) 42,000 14,654 484 10,290 5,979 1,310 17,378 14,138 (921 (8.076) (3,260) (623) (40,046) (973) (200 (42,390) (40,858) (30,522) (40,766) (34,381) 140,309) {4,900) (45,369) 437 4,375 6,589 2,719 1,037 8,696 15,165 1,800 6.402 28,942 4,361 350 31,363 2.000 2,000 48,792 69,800 34,883 40,766 40,000 60,000 4,900 60,000 5.619 30,006 10,315 50,000 54,631 414,837 437 £ 228,468 SUMMARY OF FUNDS Designated Funds General Funds 161,118 197,152 358,270 240,090 465,136 23,152 488,288 402.778 (432,789) (975) 538 (437) 437 192.490 220.841 413,331 228,468 (432,790) (414.837) 847.627 Restricted Funds Nll £ 641,799 29
8ARNEf REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 Comparatlve statement of funds Transfers and Resources investment Expended 98ins/(losses) Broughl Fofward Incoming R8sources Carried Fofward DESIGNA TED FUNDS CCG-Ukranian Bamet Counci7 Covid IAPT (formerty CCG) City Bridge Covid Fixed Assets Fund others 239,595 80,000 (137,657) (37, 603) 101,938 42.397 7, 761 5,277 3, 745 13,038 £ 161118 7,761 5,277 3,805 Nil £ 323,400 £ (60) 175320 RESTRICTED FUNDS Lena Home Office-AMIF CCG IAPT NLCF Citybridge One to On8 Youth Counsel Lloyds Advice Youth Support Le8thar sellers Women s Group-Jasmin Mothers and Toddle Sowing Seeds ESOL Refug88 H8rdship/Private I Food Donation A wards For All Coffee Club Bamet Council Covid City Bridge Cov Merce Young Londoners Fund Children In N8ed John Lyon's Trust Betty Messenger Other restricted funds 32,000 32,000 354, 683 (354, 683) (82, 483) (59, 620) (44, 473) (18, 628) (18, 131) (2, 621) (3,357) (2, 535J (1,217) (2, 237) 82,483 59, 620 54, 186 9, 713 19.228 18, 131 13,205 24,926 3,019 7, 132 5,979 1,310 13,318 2, 798 (600) 2,250 2, 250 10,584 (21,569) 484 10,290 5,979 1,370 17,378 14, 138 4,375 2, 237 14,868 14, 725 (10,808) (3, 385) (4,605) (522) (35,470) 522 35,470 7,761 30,215 {7, 761) 30,514 43.451 72,409 (25,846) (43,451) (47, 823) (24, 809) 34,883 16, 180 29, 124 40, 766 10,315 50,000 56,877 (56, 877) 843,581 29,930 £ 240,090 SUMMARY OF FUNDS Designated Funds General Funds 323,400 29,494 352. 894 654, 825 (175,320) 13,038 161.118 16,892 197. 152 29,93Q 358,270 (29,930) 240,090 Nil £ 598,360 111.015 111,015 458, 776 (135, 569) (843, 581) 979. 150 Restricted Funds 30
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 15. ANALYSIS OF NEf ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Deslgnat8d General Funds Funds R88trlcted Funds Total Funds Tangible fixed assets Net current assets 23,092 (21,699} 1,393 169,398 242,540 228A68 640,406 £ 192,490 £ 220,841 £ 228.468 £ 641,799 Comp8ratlv• analysls of net assets between funds Unrestrlcted Funds Doslgnated General Restrlctod Funds Funds Funds Totsi Fund5 Tangib18 fixed assets Net cunBnt assets 5,277 5,277 161,118 191,875 240,090 593,083 £ 161118 £ 197,152 £ 240090 £ 598,360 16. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS 2024 2023 At 31 March 2024 the Company had commitments under non- cancellable operating leases (all for land and buildings) as set out below: Operating leasa8 which expire: within one year within two to five years in over five years 25.442 95A09 6,361 10t, 770 19,081 £ 120,851 £ 127,212 The cost of operating lease during the year was as follows.. Office lease charges for the year Nil £ Nil 31
BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024 17 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrest17cÉed Funds 2023 Restricted Funds 2023 Total Funds 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Investments Other 350,264 2, 630 654,825 1, 005, 089 2, 630 TOTAL 352,894 654,825 1,007, 719 EXPENDITURE ON: Charilable activities 135,569 843,581 979, 150 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 217,325 (188, 756) 28, 569 TOTAL FUNDS AT 1 APRIL 2022 111,015 458, 776 569, 791 TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2023 328, 340 270,020 598,360 32