Charity Regtstrallon No. 1121560
Company Registration No. 05352679 {England and Wales)
NO￿INGHAm AND NO￿INGHAMSH1RE REFUGEE FORUM
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Graham Bell (Chair)
Allan Njanji
Helen O'nions
Darren York
Carolin8 Mombeyarara
Graham Ferris (Treasurer)
Heidi Richardson
Jenny Rose-myers
Paddy Tipping
Fiona Becker
Fahir Faleel
Sam Crawford (Vice Chair)
(Appolnted 20 January 2025)
(Elected 14 November 2024)
{Elected 14 November 2024)
Management toam
Frank Forman, Dlrector from 5th September 2022
Sonia Bilkhu. Team Leader from 8th July 2019
John Gordon. Flnance Manager from 4th March 2019
Debbie Royle. Deputy Director from 14th September 2020
Barbara Dhilwayo, Language Justi￿ Manager from 1st June 2023
Charity number
1121560
Company number
05352679
Prlnclpal addre88
The Sycamore Centre
33A Hungerhill Road
Nottingham
NG3 4NB
Audltor
Rogers Spencer
Newstead House
Pelham Road
Nottlngham
NG5 1AP

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Bankers
CAF Bank
25 Klngs Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Unity Trust Bank
PO Box 7193
Planetary Road
Willenhall
WV19DG
Lloyds TSB Bank plc
Bimiingham OSC
Arlel House
2138.Cov8nty Road
Sheldon
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Trustees, report
Independent auditor's report
12-15
Statement of financial activities
16-17
Balance sheet
18-19
Consolidated statement of cash flows
20
Noles to the financlal ststements
21-37

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The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statem8nts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out In note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's goveming document, the Companies Act 2006 and °Accounting
and Reportlng by Charltles.. 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)° (as
issued in October 2019),
ObioCtiv•s and activltles
ts and aims=
The aims of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) are expressed in the Objects of the
Memorandum of Association. ststed as 'the promotion and provision of any Gharitable purpose directed to meet
the needs of refugees and asylum seekers living in the City of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.. The activities of
the charity include the free provision of:
Advi￿. information and support for refugees and asylum seekers; specific sepiic8s are incorporated into the
following projects - General Advice (gateway advice). Into the Mainstream (Health), Specialist Advice (Housing &
Welfare Benefits), Young People and Refused Asylum Seeker Support (working with refused asylum seekers). All
specialised projects contribut8 to th8 aims of the organisation.
Vision:
A Society where Asylum Seekers and Refvgees are welcomed. rece5ve just and compassionate treatment and
support in rebuilding their lives.
Mission:
To support asylum seekers and refugees in Nottlngham and Nottlnghamshlre In galning just outcomes. rebuilding
thelr Ilves and Integratlng Into society. We do this by:
1.Provldlng a safe and welcomlng space where everyone is treated with respect, compassion and dignity;
2.Offering free and impartial advice.
3.Positively embracing and c81ebrating drfferences:
4.Offering practical support to those who have no means to support themselves.,
S.Bulldlng effectlve partnerships with community groups and relevant organisations.
6.Empowering servlce users to rebuild their own lives.
NNRF runs the following services..
General advice service drop-in, specialist advice in housing, Initial accommodation outreach support. welfare
benefits. health provision. ESOL classes. social activities. a refvsed asylum seeker support service including food
bank. interpreting, help finding employment, LGBTQl+ support, youth project, women's group and a community
café and garden.
It does this through a combination of drop-in services, on&t<H)ne appointrnents and home visits. clinics and S￿la1
events.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confimi that Ihey have complied with the duty in sectim 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,. the charity
seeks to benefit the public through:
The relief of poverty. suffering and distress among individuals seeking asylum and support in the United lfjngdom
and in particular but not limited to the provision of specialist services and practical help.

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Use of volunteers
NNRF continues to receive 5UPPOrt from many individuals and organlsations, including those who give money and
those who volunteer with us. Volunteers continue to be indispensable, wilh over 175 volunteers (including 250/0 with
lived experience of forced migration) working across the Forum. and this year taking on a wider range of roles.
Volunteering at the Forum offers challenging and exciting opportunities. We are only able lo deliver such a wide
range and scope of serwices because of the invaluable contribution of our volunteers. Volunteering enables our
volunteers lo maintaln their existing skills and develop new ones. It increases their confidence, improves their
communication skllls and motivates them to keep active and engaged. Our volunteers embody diversity. enthusiasm.
resourcefulness, professionalism and compassion. We are pleased to report Ihat we have been holders of the
Investing in Volunteers award after achleving the national standard of good practice in managing volunt88rs first
awarded in 2019.
Quotes
'Great opportunity to contribute positively towards the community, learn skllls, and bulld a good CW
Achlevements and performance
We have contlnued to meet the needs of asylum seekers and refug8es through a changing landscape. Th5s year, the
introduction of E-visas was something that required a specific response and, In partnershlp, we supported 660 people
to set these up.
In response to Ihe Rwanda detentlons In May 2024, NNRF set up a new response program, ensuring that all clients
liable to detention were provided with cards carrying NNRF'S contact numbers. The program allowed NNRF to follow
up with clienfs solicitors, link cllents with detention support groups and conduct regular welfare checks.
Our Language Justice project interpreling services continues to provlde over 300 hours interpreting a week, and our
Community Interest Company, Voices in Refuge IVIR). continues to develop.
We have become an established safe and wdcoming centre for asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham. Our
community café 'Nariis' has flourished, offering activities and support. Not only does the cafe seek to provide a
listening ear and a warm space, it also offers wifi, tharging points. hot drinks and free food. We seNe around 1300
meals a month.
Ourvolunteer-led garden has grown, providing the opportunty to support the wellbeing of staff, volunteers and clients.
Quotes
From a n8wly recognised refugee who had secured housing:
.1 am so thankful for your tremendous support during last few days. Your empathy and understanding in this difficult
time has been a tru8 blessing..
Projact statistics
In 2024-25 we supported a total of 4,239 clients with 7,148 separate cases.
Other KPIS
852 number of asylum seekers sUPPOrted.
45 refused asylum seekers with no recourse to public fvnds provlded with monthly cash support
1139 visits to our food bank for refused asylum seekers with no recourse to public fvnds

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Project sLitistics ( continued )
74 different nationalities represented
111 partner organisations worked with
13.000 meals served in Café Narjls
1.883 refuge8s and asylum seekers attended our dropin advi￿ Serv1￿ where our team of volunteers and
staff assisted 4,525 different cases.
728 asylum seekers and refugees were attended by our Specialist Advi￿ Team
98 Women attended our Pamqa Group
310 clients supported through the varlous resettlement scheme
Reserves pollcy
The Forum aims to maintaln unrestrlcted reserves of beiween 2 and 3 months of consolidated operating expendlture.
Thls level of reserves should be sufficient to cover the costs of winding up the Forum if that becomes necessary,
specifically:
Staff notice and redundancy payments-
Rent, utilty. and any other costs due to temilnation of contracts;
Professional fees.
The reserves Gan also be made availabl8 for and should be sufficient to finance:
Short term liquidity shortfalls."
Any necessary restruciuring costs a5 available funding or service demands shift:
One-off unbudgeted expenditures.
Investment in staff capacity for a stridy limited time.
Any such use of the rese￿eS is recommended by the finance sub<ommittee for authorisation by the full Board.
The finance sub-committee and Board maintain overslght of reseDie levels over the year and the amount held is
calculated precisely at th8 tim8 of ffin81 year accounts. If the level of unrestricted resetves is lower or higher than
desired {over 2 or under 3 months operating costs) the matter is referred to the full Board to decide upon a response,
such as devising a strategy for building CY reducing Ihem. At 31 March 2025 NNRF'S consolidated unrestricted
reserves w8re £268k representing 9 weeks of operating costs whlch Is wlthln the parameters Included in the r8serve
pollcy.
Setting up designated reserves for specific purposes such as capltal Investment is decided upon by the Board outside
of the normal oversight and management of NNRF'S reseNes.

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Pay pollcy for trustees, & senior staff
The Trustees. and the senior management team comprise the key management personnel of the charlty In charge
of directing, controlling running and operating the Charity. Trustees give of their time freely and don't claim any
remuneration for their services. £196 of expenses were claimed in the year to 31 March 2025 - see Note 10.
Salaries of all staff including senior staff are reviewed annually. Changes to staff terms and condillons induding pay
rales are first discussed at HR committee and the budget impact assessed by the Finance Committee. Any proposal
is agreed with the Trade Union before being formally recommended by the trustees on the Finance Committee for
approval by the Board. The main factors laken into consideration before recommending a pay increase are
increases in cost of livlng, equivalent rales of pay in similar local charities and budget affordability.
Specific projects:
Refusod Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (formorly Anti-Dostitution)
The Refused Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (fonnally known as Anti-destitutlon project) helps refused asylum
seekers with no recourse to public funds. Supporting with their immediate needs such as food and disposable cash.
the project also provides help and support around clients, immigratlon cases via referrals. The project takes a holistic
approach as there Is very rarely only one area of concern when dealing with this vulnerable group.
Café Nariis
The café aims to provide a safe and welcomlng Spa￿ for asylum seekers and r8fugees to meet 8nd
sociallse. We provlde drinks, lunches and snacks freew0f￿harge to clients and at a nomlnal fee of £3.00 for the stsff
and public. Th8 café provides wlfl, books, informatlon leaflets and educational materials, as well as games and
actlvltles. In 2024-2025 we have served over 13000 fr88 meals to asylum seekers and refugees.
Client Participatlon
The Cllent Participation Project S88ks to give refugees and those seeklng asylum in Nottingham
and Nottinghamshire the opportunity to be heard, develop new and 8XlSting skills, and contribute to the life of the
Forum.
The project works on three levels, firstly by looking at integratino Experts by EXperIen￿ (EBE) into
the structure and the function of the organisation. Secondly. we look at the individual, trying to develop and nurture
existing and new skills within the asylum and refugee community by creating dedicated groups, projects and aclivities
to respond to their needs. We have a lived experience ccfflmunications group called Ihe Dream Team. Finally. we
look ouiward to the community, forging partnerships, and running events to encourage integration, celebration and
foster a connection to the wider city. Community events. activities and workshops take place throughout the year.
General Advice
General Advice serves as the first point of contact for many clients visiting NNRF. The aim of the project is to provide
both telephone and in-per50n advice on a wide range of issues such as housing, welfare, asylum support and social
activities.
General Advice aims to resolve issues and provide bastc support. as well as offering referrals to other projects both
inside and outside of the Forum. The project is run by a team of volunteers under the supervision of staff.
Grassroots Community Gardon
We have created a safe, green space where all dients (Induding children). volunteers and slaff can
engage in a range of social. educational, therapeutic and creative activities, leam about nature, and grow plants and
food or simply slt. Th8 project acknowledges that people. nature and the Climate are interconnected, providing an
altemative outdoor space is a key part of Nottingham Refugee Forum's commitment to providing a holistic service for
our clients. It is important that clients 'own' and bulld this project, fostering a sense of empowemient, ownership and
belonging.

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Initial Accommodation
The purpose of the Initial Accommodatlon (IA) project is to support, advlse and advocate on behalf of those asylum
seekers currently housed in initial accommodation sites in the city and county. Thls Is primarily dellvered by way of a
casework and advice servi￿. We facllltate access to services, support and community ne￿orkS for our clients, as
well as ensurlng that Ihelr basic needs are being met. In addition. we aim to coordinate the Nottingham wlde response
to the IA hotels, through regular meetings with all partner organlsations involved with supporUng the residents.
Language Juslice
The Language Justice team provides Interpreters to NNRF cllents. staff and volunteers and English lessons to dients
who have recently arrlved In the area. Our English classes are primarily aimed at those who are facing long walts for
college places. We provide dasses at all levels. according to the need of the students who are referred to us.
We train all our Interpreters In-house and all our employees volunteered with us before applying for a Job. We reoive
appllcatlons for interpreting tralning from all over the worfd but prlorltlse asylum seekers and refugees for the Ilmited
places on these courses. Through our Community Interest Company, Volces In Refuge {IfiR), we supply interpreters
to external agencles and supply community Interpreter training around the UK and intemationally.
Specialist Advice Team
The Specialist Advice Team provides specialist advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees through complex
casework. Our main areas of work are resettlement support for newly recognised refug88S, Post family reunlon
support, welfare rfghts and benefits, homelessness and housing. compl&x asylum support issues, access to health
and social care, access to education and employment. support for families with no recourse to public funds. SUp￿rt
for survivors of domestic or raclal abuse and support for LGBTQ+ cllents.
Rosettlemenl Schemo including Afghan Relocatlon and Assistan￿ PollGy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizon
Resettlemont Scheme (ACRS)
The AR4P scheme was launched by the UK government in April 2021 to relocats and resettle current and former
Locally Employed Staff (LES) that worked directly wlth the Brltish Amied Forces, the British Embassy or otherwise
aided British operations In Afghanlstan. The scheme was developed to resettle individuals who were Gonsidered
most at rlsk from threat to life when the NATO troops withdrew from the country In September 2021.
Subsequently, the ACRS was Introduced in January 2022 to support individuals who assisted the UK efforts In
Afghanistan and stood up for values such as democracy. women's rights. freedom of speech, and the rule of law.
and was extended to include vulnerable people. including women and girfs at rlsk. and members of minority groups
at risk.
NNRF has worked in partnership with the Nottingham City Councll and Nottlnghamshire County Council to provide
specialist resetlement support to the ARAP and ACRS scheme holders since August 2021. The overall aim is to
empower famllles to become independent and integrate into the UK.
On 1st March 2025, these hvo schemes merged and were closed to new entranls on 1 July 2025.
UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)
The UK government launGhed the UKRS in 2021 as a continuation of the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scherne
(VPRS), but the criteria were 8xpand8d to accept vulnerable refugees globally. Resettled individuals and families
have been Id8ntlfled by the United Nalions High Commlssloner for Refugees (UNHCR), based on criteria induding
serious medical conditions, survlvors of torture and violence, and women and children at risk.
NNRF has worked In partnership with Nottingham Clty Councll and Nottinghamshire County Council since the
expansion of the VPRS In 2015 to provlde specialist support to newly arrived refugee families. As well as caseworkers
supporting the families, the UKRS Employabllity Team work with all dients durlng their 5 years on the scheme.
providing them with tailored employablllty plans. tralnlng courses and support in applylng for voluntary or paid
positions. The cllents we support are predominanlly Syrian, but we also support clients from Iraq, Kurdistan. Somalla
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Volunteering
Volunteering at NNRF is an opportunity to get involved locally and make an impact on the lives of the asylum seekers
and refugees support. An eclectic mix of volunteers, from 52 countries and speaking over 42 different languages.
provide a warm and 8c¢essible welcome to those in need.
Across over a dozen different roles. volunteers glve their time, energy and commltment to solve problems, give advice.
teach, cook, welcorne. infonn, interpret and much more. They are the heart and soul of NNRF. providing approximately
500 weekly knrk. hours. equating to £6000 per week if salaried at the 2024 real living wage.
Youth Project
The Youth Project provldes clIent￿ntred holistic support, advlce and assistance to unaccompanied asylum-seeking
children (UASC) and young asylum seekers and refugees aged 13-21. This includes challenglng Home Office age
assessments. referrals to local educatlon provlders, slgnposting to local communty 8V8nts and support groups.
empowertng young people to make choic8s and d8cisions and supporting them to access malnstream Se￿IceS to
improv8 their emotional mental health and wellbeing.
By running a weekly Youth Club and other activities, we alm to help young people develop frlendshlps and supp)rt
netsvorks. gain confidence with the English language. and develop a fuffilled life in the UK. Club activities and a
dedicated young person's caseworker allow us to stay in touch with young people, enabling them to understand
changes in regulations and maintain access to services they need.
Justice Together Initiative
The Justi￿ Together Initiative (JTI) Development Grant Project was set up with the 'end-goal' to
submit a collaborative bid alongside partners from across the East Midlands. to secure funding for the provision of
immigration advice and casework in the region. In general, this bid will consist of the bulk of the grant money going
to OISC L3 'hub' organisations in each area of the region.
Thls wlll fund senior advlserlcaseworker positions in these organisations to secure or expand capacity of high-level
advice across the region. In return for receiving the bulk of the fundlng. these organisations will commit a portion of
these roles (roughly 259A) to 'levelling-up' organisations of a lower accreditation but wish to raise thelr
accredltallon and capacity. In Nottingham, this role wlll go to the Nottlngham Law Centre who will offer support to our
OISC L2 working.

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Directors Report
At NNRF, we believe everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives. Our range of services and projeGts look to
do this. supporting those arriving in Nottingham as asylum seekers and refugees through to those who have been
granted indefinite leave to remain.
We continue to successfully operate in a challenging environment. with an increasingly hostile rhetoric around
asylum seekers over past year, with the continued focus on those traveling to the UK by boat. The threat of
deportation to Fknanda which was ramped up just before the local election of May 2024 sel the tone of challenges
for the year. The whole charity sector is going through significant funding challenges with increasing competition
when applying for granl funding and the cutbacks in local authority money. The staff and volunteers have shown
great ￿si11ence during an emotionalty challenglng year.
Desplte the very challenging and dlstressing circumstances our dients flnd themselves In, we have created a safe
and welcoming centre, where w8 Strive lo make sure that everyone is treated with respect and lislened to.
Successe¥
Our community café 'Nafjis' continues to flourish offering, activities, support, a listening ear and providing a )Narm
space. WI-FI, charging points, hot drinks and free focxl.
Over the past year we have served over 13,000 meals at an av8rage of 1,300 meals per month and up to 95 meals
per day. We rely on a team of volunteers to help prepare and serve and have had the pleasure of working with over
60 volunteers over th8 past year.
With our clients we have created a calm safe space while V￿lting for advice and support from our dedlcated staff and
volunteets.
Our Chrlstmas Gift Drive grew this year, which is becoming mor8 su￿sSful delivering over 420 presents to famllies
across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire supported by 12 wonderful volunteers. Delivery volunteers spoke atK)Ut the
joy on children's faces at receiving presents and achieving so much in such a short period of time.
We have agreed the heads of tenns on 15 years lease on our current building, giving us a Secu￿ home.
We have seen 4,239 separate clients supported and over 7.OCKI case5
We have been able lo deliver on our commilment to have greater representation from those with Lived Experience in
our staff team with 9 of 17 jobs advertised appointed.
Development and next year
Our focus over the next year will be as follows:
Developing partnership, the need for partnershlp working is becoming more important and fundlng becomes
harder to secure and the challenges increase
Funding and income. we will look to develop a longer-term income strat8gy looking at fundralslng. Income
generation and grants
Organisational development.. focusing on volunteering and the role increasing role that this may play in
service delivery, case recording and efficiency and consistency In case management, worklng with thos8
wlth Lived experience and developlng our offer of legal support, which is a sector-wide issue
Client services having clear exp8Ctations aboul what we offer and how we work.
Monltorlng and evaluation, for us to be able to better show case our achievements

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Staffing
As of 31 March 2025. we employed 52 staff of which 24 were full time and 28 part time. Of those 52 slaff, 15 have
been recruited in the last 12 months, with 1 new post being a grants and trust coordinator.
Chaifs Report
Challenge and uncertalnty continue to define the envlronment within whlch the Forum operates. Despite the
prevalllng condltlons, we have continued to deliv8r on our purpose durlng the last year, meetlng the needs of
asylum se8kers and refugees and helplng them to rebulld thelr Ilves. In doing so. we have achi8V8d a number of
notable successes and contlnued to develop our services and build our capabilities.
l joined the Board of Trustees as Chair towards the end of 2024125 and I have already been hugely impressed by
the expertise and commitment of our people - the connection with the organisation and belief In the work that Is
being done on behalf of clients is immediately apparent. All of those involved can be rightly prouij of having
supported wdl over 2000 clients through Its advice servi￿. delivered over 7000 hours of interpreting and provided
over 13000 free meals in the cafe during the year.
Looking ahead. NCVO recently described 2025 as the year of the 'big squeeze,, quoting multiple challenge5 facing
the charity and voluntary sector. Organisations like ours not only have to contend with increased operating costs,
but we also face greater competition for funding. Added to this. like every other organisation. we feel Ihe impacts of
volatility and conflict, be Ihat at a local, national or intemational level. As we continue to offer support to those
seeking refuge in the city and county. our long-term success will be defined by how we embrace the opportunities
which present themselves: it wlll also depend on our ability to find new and better ways of doing things and to move
into the spaces created by politiGal change and socio*conomic dlswption.
I can confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
and use thelr resources to promote good govemance.

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Financial Review
The year to 31 March 2025 produced a consolidated deficit after tax of £(70,762), which contrasts with a surplus in
2024 of £6,609. The main reasons for this worsening financial position are the expiratton of multi-year grants, and the
need lo hire additional staff. in particular to enable us to deliver the resetdement contracl.
Turnover from charitable activities grew by just over £90k. Income trom contracts run for Nottingham City Council
increased by £150k. However. Ihere was a counteNailing increase in staff costs to deliver these contracts. Other
charitable income fell by £60k mainly from grants finishing and not being renewed. The main income generating grants
that generated income in 2023124 but were not renewed were with Refugee Action. Child￿n In Need (two multi-year
grants reaching their ends). Lloyds Bank. and Forrester Trust.
Of the deficit of £70.762. £50.485 is charged to restrictwj reserves. money we pul aside to rneet such costs frc*n
contractual income or grants. The residual deficit reduced our unrestricted reserves. to £267.717 or 9 weeks of total
annual costs which is within Ihe range required by our reserves policy.
As in prevlous years our major customer v￿S Nottlngham Clty Councll (NCC) who contributed £855k towards
charitable activity turnover of £1,280k (£1.28 million). This was £152k more than in 2024 which is explained by an
increasing number of refugees being r&settled in Nottlnghamshlre under Home offi￿ run resettlement schemes and
additional funding for our Advice based services. We needed to employ additional staff to deliver on our obligations
under these contracts so the additional revenue did not generate a significant extra surplus.
Other funders contributed £436k towards our tharltable activlty turnover compared to £492k in 2024. The bidding
market for new grants is becoming incr8asingly competitive. To try to tske this into account we adopted a more
professional approach to grant funding in August when we appointed a part time Grants Ctrordlnator to work with the
volunteers and staff who have prevlously done the work and hdp with grant writing and bidding. This investment has
already bome fruition with new grants from Garfield Weston. and Swire Charitable Trust to support our youth
caseworker and core costs,
Our income from donations and fundraising increased by £5k in 2024125 with more Income comlng from fundraising
events but with a drop off in one-off donations.
Expenditure on charitabl8 activities incr8ased by £184k year on year. £162k related to increased staff costs. Made
up with new staff costs and raising costs for all staff. Staff were awarded an average 3% cost of Ilvlng increase.
We signed a new propety lease in January 2025 and that accounts for th8 increased property costs. The only other
significant increase was a £17k increase in professional fees which vrfas related to one￿ff costs Incurred In delivering
projects and HR support Gosts.
The Consolidated Balan￿ Sheet on page 20 shows £144k reduction in Cash balances. The increase in debtors of
£42k mainly rdates to monies owed under the resettlement contract. The £25k increase in trade credilors is explained
by timing differences around pension and social security payments.
In 2025126 we face a numberof challenges. The Government's decision to increase Nats"onal Insurance by both raising
the rate and by reducing the threshold at which it ts paid viill cost us £35k. We lost the contract to run the Into The
Mainstream projecl. We won the tender for the contract to deliver Asylum Dispersal services. However we are no
longer providing ESOL under contract a this is a Se￿ICe others provide in Nolitngham. Encouragingly the resettlement
contract was extended by 2 further years from 1 St October 2025. The contributions towards core costs from this
contract will continue to depend upon the number of ￿fUgeeS resettling in Nottinghamshire.
To retum to a break even position it will be necessary for us to make sensible cost savings whilst protecting service
delivery and continue to win contracts for the delivery of services, like resettlement. We also need to generate more
unrestricted income. that is inwme not tied to costly increases in service delivery. Fundraising and increased income
from Voices Sn Refuge are SoU￿S of unrestricted inGome. Finally. we need to obtain repeat funding from existing
grant funders and, if possible given the very tight funding envlronmenc to wln new fundlng that support core costs or
our exlstlng projects.
If we do not find additional income in any or all of the ways described above then we wlll need to restructure our
organisation in order to reduce costs to a sustalnable level. The Board has approved a proposal to reduce costs and
malntaln stsblllty and protect servlces.

NOTTINGHAM AND NorriNGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, governance and managemont
The tharity is a company limited by guarantee and Is a reglstered charity (number 1121580). It is operated under
the rules of its memorandum and artlcles of association dated 13 January 2005. It has no share capltsl and the
liability of each member in the event of wlnding-up is limited to £1.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up
to the date of slgnature of the financial statements were:
Graham Bell (Chair)
Allan Njanji
Helen O'nions
Darren York
Caroline Mombeyarara
Jennrfer Flemming (Chair)
Roger Tanner
Graham Ferris (Treasurer)
Heidi Richardson
Jenny Ros&Myers
Paddy Tipping
Fiona Becker
Fahir Faleel
Sam Crawford (Vice Chalr)
(Appointed 20 January 20251
(Resigned 14 November 2024)
(Resigned 14 November 2024)
(Elected 14 November 2024)
(Elected 14 November 2024)
R•cruitment and electlon of trustees
Trustees are elected at the AGM through vote by the membership, unless there ar8 fewer applicants than
spaces. in which case they are automatically elected. In addillon the Board may co-opt up to 2 new members.
Organlsatlonal structurn
The Governance on the charity is perfomied by the Board of Trustees who delegate some authorfty to sub-
committees: Finance, Funding, Fundralslng. HR and Health & Safety. The day-t041ay running of the organisation
Is delegated to the management team.
NNRF Board Risk statement
The Board recognlses Its responsibility to Identify, assess and manage any risks is linked to the achlevement of
NNRF'S objectives. The Board and its sub-committees have developed a register of the risks that could face the
work and safe operation of NNRF. This register.
Identifies nsks
Assesses risks in terms of their likelihood and impact
Sets out actions to be taken to reduce the risk where possible
The Risk Register covers the range of risks that the organisation might face including financial, govemance,
operational. external, regulation and reputational risks.
Sub-committees are responsible for some sections of the risk register and consider rlsk at each sub-group meeting.
The risk register is formally reviewed at the full Board meeting twice a year in June and December. It is updated as
necessary with regard to the likelihood of the risk, its possible impact and mitigating actions. However. risk
management is on-going and sub-committees can also bring changes to the risk ￿gIster to any Board meeting if
necessary.
The maln risks faced by the organisation at present are considered to be staff wellbeing and financial security.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Statement of trnstees. responsibilitlOS
The trustees, who are also the directors of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Fowm for the purpose of
company law. are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the finandal statements in acc￿danCe wlth
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standar(Is (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, Including
the inccxne and expenditure. of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements. the trustees a￿ required to:
seleGt suitable accounting polldes and then apply them consistently.
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 {FRS 102).,
- make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
stste whether applicable UK Accountlng Standards have been followed, subject to any material dep8rtures
dlsdosed and explained in the financial ststements; and
prepare the tlnanclal statements on th6 going concam basis unless it is in8ppropriate to presume that th8 charlty
will conth'nue in operatlon.
The trustees are responsible for keeplng adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any lime the financial position of Ihe charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companies Act 2006. They are also r8sponsible for safeguarding th8 assets of the charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosure of inforniation lo audilor
Each of the trustees has conflnmed that there is no Informatlon of whlch they are awar8 which is relevant to the
audit. bul of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to
identify such ￿levant information and to estsblish that the auditor is aware of such information.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and flnanclal Infonnation included
on the charltable company's website. Legislation in the Unlted Klngdom govemlng the preparation and
dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The tNstees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Graham Bell (Chalr)
Trustee
Dated: I
Graham Ferr18 (Trea8urer)
Trustee
Dated: 13
l(
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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
Oplnion
We have audited the financial statements of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (the 'parent charitable
compan￿) and its subsidiary (the 'group') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which Comprise the consolidated
ststement of financial activities, the consolidated and charity balance sheet, the consolidated statement of cash flows
and the 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 Reporling Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of I￿land (United lQngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financlal statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and parent charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025
and of its inGoming ￿SOur￿S and application of resources, for the year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted A¢countlng Pradlce.
and
have been prepa￿d In accordan￿ wlth the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audlt In accordanc8 With Int8rnational Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)} and appllcable law.
Our responslbilities under those standards are further described In the Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the
financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent charitable company in
accordance with the ethical requlremenls that are relevant to our audit of the Ilnanclal statements In the UK. Indudlng
the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibililies in 8ccordanc8 with th888
requirements. We believ8 that the audit eviden￿ we have obtalned is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
ConGluslons relatlng to going concern
We have nothlng to report in r8SP8Ct of the following matters in relatlon to which the ISAS (UK) require us to report
to you where:
the trustees, use of the going concern basls of accountlng In the preparation of the financial statements is not
approprlate; or
the trustees have not disclosed in the financial statements any identlfled material uncertainties that may cast
significant doubt aboutlhe group's or parent charitable company's abillty to continue to adopt the going concern
basis of accountlng for a period of at least iwelve months from the date when the financial statements are
authorised for issue.
Other information
The trustees are ￿spOnSible tor the other infonnation. The other infomiation comprises the information included in
the annual report, other than the financial statemerrts and our auditors report thereon. Our opinion on the financial
statements does not cover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitly slated in our report, we
do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the finanGial statements. our responslbllity is to read the other information and. in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our
knowledge obtained in Ihe audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we a￿ required to determine whether Ihere is a material
misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the olher infomiation. If. based on Ihe work
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other infonnation, we are required to
report that fact.
We have nothlng to report in this ￿gard.
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NOThINGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF NorriNGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
Extent to whlch th6 audit was considerod capable of detecllng Irregularitiés, includlng fraud
Irregularities, induding fraud. are instancas 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 I￿egUlarit[es,
including fraud is detailed below.
Identlfying and assessing potential rlsks related to irregularities
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risk of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including
fraud and non-complian￿ with lav1￿ and regulati{￿$. as follows:
The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence,
capabilities and skills to identify or reciyJnise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations:
We identified the laws and regulations applicable to the charity through discussions with trustees and olher
management. and from our commerclal knowledge and experlence of the sector.
We focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct materlal effect on the
financial statements or the operatlons of the charity. including the charities act, taxation legislatton and data
protection, anti-bribery. employment. environmental and health and safety legislation.
We assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through maklng
enquiries of management and Inspectlng monthly board minutes.
Identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained
alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audlt.
We assessed the Su$￿pIlblIIty of the charity's financid statements to material misstatement, includlng obtaining an
understanding of how fraud might occur. by
Making enquiries of management as to where they consldered there was susceptibility to fraud.1heir
knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud,.
Considering the internal ￿ntrOlS in place to mltlgate rlsks of fraud and non-compllance with laws and
regulations: and
Understanding the design of the chaiity's remuneration poliaes
To addre&8 the rlsk of fraud through managemenl bias and override of controls. we:
Performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relatlonships.
Tesied joumal entries to identify unusual transactions.
Investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-complian￿ with laws and ￿gulatiOnS. we designed procedures
which induded. but were not limited to:
Agreeing financial statement disdosu￿s to underlying supporting documentation;
Reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with govemance"
Enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims.
There are inherent limitations in our audit prO￿dureS described above. The more removed that laws and
regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it 15 that we would become aware of nonThcompliance.
Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to idenlify non-compliance with laws and regulations to
enquiry of the directors and olher management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence. if any.
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those Ihat arise from error as they may
involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
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INDEPENDENT AUDrroR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF NorriNGHAM AND NorriNGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
Opinions on other matters prgscrlbed by Ihe Companies Act 2006
In our oplnlon, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the infomiation given in the trustees, Report, which includes the directors, report prepared for the purpos8s of
company law, for the financial year for whlch the financial statements ar8 prepared is conslstent viith the
financial statements; and
the directors, report included within the trustees, report has been prepared in accordance wlth applicable legal
requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exceptlon
In the Ilght of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent charitsble company and its enwronment
obtained in the course of the audlt, we have not identified mat8rial misstatements in the diredors, report induded
We have nothlng to report in respect of the following matters in relation to whlch the Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report to you if, in our oplnion:
adequat8 accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not vlslted by us: or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums; or
certaln dlsclosures of trustees. remun8ration specified by law are not made; or
we have not recelved all the information and explanations we require for our audlt. or
the trustees were not entitl￿ to prepare the financlal statements in accordanc8 with the small companies
regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the trustees, report and frorn the
requlrement to prepare a strategic report.
Responsibilitles of trusteos
As explalned more fully In the statement of trustees, responsibllltles, the trustees. who are also the dlrectors of the
charity for the pU￿oSe of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial ststements and for belng
satisffied that they glve a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determlne is necessary to
enable the preparation of financlal statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the group's and parent charitable
company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable. matters related to golng concem and
using the going concern basls of accountlng unless the trustees either Intend to liquidate the group or th8 parent
charltable company or to cease operallons, or have no realistic altemative but to do so.
Auditorfs responslblllties for the audlt of Ihe flnanclal statements
We have been appointed audltor under the Companies Act 2006 and report In accordance wlth this ACL
Our obj8Ctives are to obtsin reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs report that Includes our oplnlon.
Reasonable assuran￿ is a high level of assurance. but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted In accordan
with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when It exists. Misstatements can arfse from fraud or error
and are considered material if. Individually or In the aggregate. they C￿ld reasonably be expected to influence the
economic decislons of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further descrfptlon of our responsibilities for the audlt of the finandal statements Is located on the Flnancial
Reporting Council's website at: http.'IAvww.Irc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our
auditorfs report.
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NorriNGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF NorriNGHAM AND NorriNGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
Use of our rnport
This r8POrt is made solely to the charitable companrfs members. as a body, in accordan￿ with Chapter 3 of Part 16
of the Companles Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable companys
members those matters we are requlred to state to them In an auditors, report and for no olher purpose. To the fullest
extent pemiittéd bypl ..we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and
the charitable
aKy's members as a body. for our audit work, for this report. or for the opinions we have formed.
Melvin Bailey p(CA DChA (Senior Ststutory Audilor)
for and on behalf of Rogers Spencer
Newstead House
Pelham Road
Nottingham
NG5 1AP
Chartered Accountsnts
Statutory Audltor
Rogers Spencer is eligible to act as an auditor in tenns of section 1212 of the Companles Act 2006.
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NOTTINGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Currant financial year
Unrostrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Tolal
Totsl
2025
2024
Notes
Incom
from:
Income from donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Incom8 from other trading actlvltles
Income from investments
66,849
264,832
89,019
7.659
10,487
1,015,314
12,129
77,327
1.280,146
101.148
7.659
96.175
1,189,604
39.327
8,039
Total income
428.359
1,037,921
1.466,280
1.333.145
Ex
nditure on:
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
481,733
40.653
1.012.356
1,494.089
40,653
1,310.005
15,462
Total expendlturo
522.386
1,012,356
1,534.742
1,325.467
Net Incomel{exp8nditure)
(94,027)
25.565
{68.462)
7,678
Transfers between funds
17
76.049
(76,049)
Tax on activities
12
(1,069)
Not m0￿ment in funds
(17.978)
(50,484)
(68,462)
6,609
Fund balances at 1 Aprll 2024
287,994
83,088
371,082
364.473
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
270,016
32.604
302,620
371.082
The ststement off financial actlvlties Includ88 all gains and losses recognlsed in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statem8nt of financial advltles also complies with the requlrements for an income and expendlture account under
the Companies Act 2006.
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NorriNGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prior financlal year
Unrestrlcted Rostricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
Totsl
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Income from donations and legacies
Income from charitable aclivities
Income from other tradlng activities
Income from investrnents
80.903
280,834
28.472
8.039
15,272
908,770
10.855
96.175
1.189,604
39.327
8,039
82,396
998.918
58,145
2,788
Total income
398.248
934.897
1,333,145
1,142.247
Ex enditure on:
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
412.954
15.462
897.051
1,310.005
15.462
1.121.479
6,327
Totsl expendlture
428,416
897.051
1,325,467
1.127,806
Net Incomd(expendtture)
(30.168)
37,846
7,678
14.441
Transfers belween funds
17
112,315
{112.315)
Tax on activities
12
(1,069)
{1.069)
(1,820)
Nèt movement In funds
81,078
(74.469)
6.609
12.621
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
206,916
157,557
364.473
351.853
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
287,994
83,088
371,082
364,473
The statement of flnancial activities includes all galns and losses recognised in the y8ar.
All Income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of flnandal acuvlties also Complies wlth the requirements for an income and expendlture account under
the Companies Act 2006.
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NOThINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
14.021
14,750
14
248,922
474.592
207,112
617,942
723,514
825,054
Creditors: amounts falllng due within
ono year
15
(434.915)
{468,722)
Net current assets
288.599
356.332
Total assets less current liabilitleslNet asséts
302.620
371.082
Income funds
Restricted funds
18
32,604
270,018
83,088
287,994
Unrestricted funds
17
Total Gonsolidated funds
302,620
371,082
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlth the provisions applicabl8 to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financlal statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on
Graham 8811 {Chair)
Trusteg
Graha
Trustee
Ferns
Treasurer)
Company Registratlon No. 05352679
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NOTTINGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
CHARITY BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notas
Flxod assots
Tanglble assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
14,021
14,750
14
264.080
421,824
214,852
558.530
685,904
773,382
Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln
one year
15
{432,880)
(448.206)
Net current assets
253,024
325.176
Total assets less current liabilitieslNet assets
267,045
339,926
Income funds
Restricted fijnds
Unrestrlcted funds
18
17
32.604
234,441
83.088
256,838
Total charity funds
267,045
339.928
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial
tements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on
13
Zrtc
11 (Chair)
Graham Ferns (Treasurer)
Trusteo
Trustee
Company Registration No. 05352679
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NorriNGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activltles
Cash (absorbed byygenerated from
operations
23
(145.377)
1.069
(146.446)
2,528
Corporation lax
Net cash (oufflowyinfflow from operating
activities
708
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest rerEived
(4,563)
7,659
{4.738)
8.039
Net cash generaled from Investing
activities
3.096
3,301
Net (decreag0)lincrease In cash and cash
equivalents
(143.350)
4,009
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
617.942
613.933
Cash and cash equlvalgnts at end of year
474.592
617.942
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NOTTINGHAM AND NorriNGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollGles
Charlty information
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated
England and Wales. The registered office is 33a Hungerhill Road, Nottingham, NG3 4NB.
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governlng document, the
Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charitles preparlng thelr accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). {as Issued In October 2019). The charity is a Publlc
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetsry
amounts in th8se financial statem8nts are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. modified to include the
revaluation of freehold properties and to include invesknent properties and certaln financlal instruments at
falr value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
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Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements indude the financial statements of the parent charitsble company
and its subsidiary undertaklng. Voices In Refuge CIC (company number 10517672).
Golng concern
At the tlme of approvlng the financlal statements, Ihe trustees have a reasonable expectation that th8 charlty
has adequate resources to continue In operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in pre￿rIng the financial ststements.
1A
Charitable funds
Unrestrlcted funds are avaliable for use at the dlscretlon of the trustees In furtherance of their charitable
objeclives unless Ihe funds have been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the deslgnated funds are set out In the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial slatements.
Incomlng resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legslly entitled to it after any perforniance conditions have been
me( the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donatlons are recognlsed on recelpL Other donatlons are recognlsèd once the charlty has been notified
of the donation, unless performance Conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
r81ation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on recelpt or othernlse If the charfty has b8en notlfled of an Impending distribution,
the amount Is known. and r￿lpt Is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy Is treated as a contlngent
asset.
Gr8nts are recognlsed when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants
have been met. Wh8re perfomiance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income
is re￿3nised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollclos (continued}
Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and Is released to incoming resources in the
period for which it has been received. Such income Is only deferred when..
- the donor specifies that the grant or donatlon must only be used In fvture accounting periods., or
- the donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the Charity has unconditional entitlement.
Tumover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivab18 and represents amounts
receivable for goods and services provlded In the nomial course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other
sales related taxes.
1.6 Resources expended
All expenditure 15 recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligalion to Ihal expenditure, it is probable
settlement is required and the amount can be rneasu￿d ￿lIablY. All costs are allocated to the applicable
expenditure heading that aggregate STmilar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to
particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resource5, Wlth central staff
costs allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the assefs use.
Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for its beneficiaries. It inGludes both costs that Can be allocated directly to such aclivities and those costs of an
indirect nature necessary to support them.
1.7 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets costlng more than £500 ar8 initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at
cort net of depreciation.
Depreciation is recognlsed so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over thelr
useful lives on the following bases..
General equipm8nt
IT equipment
Café equlpment
200k straight line
20% stralght Ilne
100/0 straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal ot. an asset is determined as the dlfference be￿een the sale proceeds
and the carying value of the asset, and is recognised in net incomel(expenditure) for the year.
Intangible as5et5 Wlth indefinite useful lives and intangible assets nol yet available for use are tested for
impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.
1.8 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee'5 services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to temiinate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.9 Relirement beneflts
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expens8 as they fall due.
1.10 Taxatlon
The tax currently payable is based on the subsidiary's taxable surplus for the year. Taxable surplus differs from
net surplus as reported In the income and expenditure account because it excludes ilems of Income or expense
that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible.
The company's liability for current tax is calculated uslng tax rates that have b88n enacted or 5ubstantlvely
enacted by the reportlng end date.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Critical accounting estimates and Judgements
In the appllcatlon of the charity's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make judgements. estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and 1labll1￿es that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estlmates and associated assumptions are based on historfcal experlence and other factors that
are ¢￿sIdered to be relevant. Actu81 results may differ from th8S8 estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in th8 perfod In whlch the estlmate Is revlsed where the revision affects only that period, or in the
perfod of the revision and future periods where the revlslon affects both current and future periods.
Income from donatlons and logacios
2025
2024
Other donallons
Enthuse- Webslte donatlons
Gift Aid
Big Give Trust
Luminarium
25,463
30,789
12,036
9,039
45,473
25.304
12.096
8.729
4,573
77,327
96.175
Analysis by fvnd
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
66,850
10,477
80.903
15.272
77,327
96,175
NNRF raised £77,327 in donallons (2024: £96.175). NNRF had 62 regular monthly donors contributing £30k
with the rest being ralsed from one-off donatSons ranging from £5 to £5,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from Charitable activities
2025
2024
The Lady Hlnd Trust
Nottingham City Council
The Henry Smith Charity
Lloyds Bank Foundation
St Ann's Advice Group
BBC Children in Need
Framework Houslng Associalion
FN Charitsble Trust
The AB Charltable Trust
Refuge8 Early Action
JN Derbyshire Trust
The National Lottery Community Fund
Garfield Weston Foundation
Forrester Famlly Trust
JuSt￿e Tog8ther
University of Nottlngham
Thomas Farr Charity
Gemini Trust
Mbili Charltable Trust
Whitaker Charitab18 Trust
Jessie Spencer Trust
The Jones 1986 Charitsbl8 Trust
Awards For All
Evan Comlsh Fund
The Postcode Lottery
SJICD Grant
Swire Charitable Trust
Café income
Rental income
other Income
S.OCNJ
854,605
60,OCKI
2,000
702,138
60,000
21,000
157
29.846
13.408
7.172
2,000
5.000
59.231
2.000
140,207
5,000
30.000
200
38,690
6,000
173,415
7,500
3,600
4,225
3,000
32,000
2,000
2,000
5,000
15,000
2,500
3,000
29.334
1,000
10.000
8,750
4.100
9.000
3.500
10.1)00
10.000
5.467
9.667
18.601
16.667
7,530
10,000
19,242
1.280,146
1.189.604
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
264.832
1,015.314
280,834
908,770
1.280,146
1.189,604
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NorriNGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from other trading aGtivities
2025
2024
Fundraising income
Interpreting fees
37,988
68.020
14.708
24,619
101.148
39.327
£12,129 of th8 abov8 amounts r8C8lved related to restrfcted Income (2024 - £10.855).
Income from investments
2025
2024
Interest reeEivable
7.659
8,039
Other tradlng a¢tlvltles - expendlture
2025
2024
Freelance Interpreters
staff training
IT Costs
Travelling
Volunteer expenses
Subscriptions
Legal and professional fees
Accountancy
Stationery
Advertising
Telephone
Bank charges
Insurance
Entertaining
Sundry
22,960
8,663
1.460
2,187
6,998
1,874
1.062
44
421
647
2.622
99
150
62
128
481
30
683
1,073
854
581
550
40,653
15,462
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NorriNGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charitable activltles - expendlture
2025
2024
Staff cosls
Other staff costs
Depreciation
Activities
Bank charges
Cleanlng
Donations & grants awarded
Food & refreshments
Insurance
IT SO￿are & maintenance
Legal & professional fees
other expenses
Photocopylng & printing
Premises. repairs & malntenanc8
Publications & subscriptions
Rent & S8TVIC88
Sleeping kits
Statlonery & office supplies
Telephone, post & Intemet
Tralning
Travel
Volunteer expen88S
1.165,614
12,366
5,292
12,950
742
1,556
26,722
26,795
5,447
15,710
38,270
11,775
11,495
7,909
14,007
45,930
7,948
785
27,123
12,592
9.881
2.893
1,017,074
4.311
12.337
3.324
31.677
27,978
5,114
16,344
21.052
5,899
13,221
20,084
10,715
38,298
5.061
1,504
23,421
9,222
9,269
3,260
1,463,582
1,281,033
Share of governance Costs (see not8 9)
30.507
28.972
1.494,089
1,310,005
Analysis by fund
Unrestrlcted funds
Restrlcted funds
481,733
1,012,356
412,954
897.051
1,494,089
1,310.005
Governance Gosts
2025
2024
Staff costs
Audit & accountsncy fees
17,963
12.544
15.850
13,122
30,507
28,972
Induded withln Audit & accountancy fees above Is £10,000 (2024 - £10,000) in relation to audlt fees.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Trustses
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity
during the year.
Expens8s were incurred by the trustees on behalf of the charity during th8 year as follows.
2025
2024
Board Administration
196
11 Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas:
2025
Number
2024
Number
55
51
Employment costs
202S
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
1,075,754
82,011
25,811
945,034
64.944
22.946
1,183,576
1.032,924
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
R•munoratlon of key management personnel
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
97,259
94.317
Increases to salary are initially considered by th8 trustees on the Finance Committee and then sent to the Board of
Trustees for approval.
12 Taxatlon
2025
2024
Corporation tax payable
1,069
1.069
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Tangible fixed assets- Group & Charity
Café
•qulpment
General IT •quiw)ent
equlpn•nt
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Addib"ons
2.346
65,￿3
4.011
112.374
4.563
552
At 31 March 2025
2,346
45.017
69,574
116,937
Depreciation and impairn)ent
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
705
235
44,362
213
52.557
4,844
97.824
5.292
At 31 March 2025
940
44,575
57,401
102.916
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,406
442
12.173
14.021
At 31 March 2024
1,641
103
13.008
14,750
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NorriNGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14 Debtors
Group
2025
Group
2024
Charlty
2025
Charity
2024
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
210,724
33,891
2,365
100
35.833 173.121
199.972
28.787
35.321
29.252
13.040
172.560
248.922 207,112
264.080
214,852
15 Croditors: amounts falling due withln one year
Group
2025
Group
2024
Charity
2025
Charlty
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
30.791
8.679
2,300
1.069
404.124 458.974
30.676
5,806
402.204
442,400
437.215 468,722
432.880
448,206
Accruals and deferred inwme includes £346,600 (2024- £406.248) in relation to deferred Income. This relates
to grants received that span the year end.
16 Retirement bonefit scheme8
Defined contribution schemes
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all quallfylng employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
The charge to profit or loss in ￿Spect of defined contribution schemes was £25,811 (2024- £22.946).
17 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprfse the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not
Subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These indude deslgna
funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the tnjstees for specfflc purposes.
Balance at 1 Incoming Ro8ourc08
Transf•rs Balance at 31
Aprll 2024 resources expended
March 2025
Advi￿ Team Wages & Salaries
General Fund
20,000
56.049
20,000
250,016
287.994
428,360
(522.386)
287,994
428,360
{522,386)
76.049
270,016
Previous year.
Balance at 1
Incoming Resources
April 2023 resources
expendod
Transfers Balance at 31
March 2024
General Fund
206.916
398,248
(429.485)
112,315
287,994
206,916
398,248
(429,485)
112,315
287,994
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Rostrlctsd funds
The Income funds of the charity include restrlcted funds comprlsing the following unexpended balances of donatlons
and grants held on trust for speciflc purposes:
Movement in funds
Balance at 1 Incomlng Resourcès
April 2024 resources oxpended
Transfers Balance al 31
March 2025
Refused Asylum seeker
Unlted Klngdom Resettlement Scheme
Voluntser co￿rdInatOr Fund
Youth Project
ESOL
General Advice Services
Pamoja Women's Project
Refugee Resettlement Schem8
Client Partiapation
SAT One Stop Shop
Explore, Adapt, Renew
Into the Mainstream
Café Narjis
Grassroots project
95.911
(99,452)
(43,920)
(32,933)
(26,229)
(12.698)
(77.471)
(8,296)
(413,081)
{34,207)
(106,130)
(36,236)
(62,877)
(44,542)
(14,284)
3,541
69.273
3,048
4.074
25.353
709
2,517
30.594
24.672
14,000
78,078
3.120
460,025
35.476
127.263
35,311
74.000
49,213
10,258
(1.302)
607
4,912
146.944)
83
1.352
{21.133)
<4.440)
(11,123)
(3,541)
3.981
5.365
936
45
2,066
83,088 1,037.921 (1,012,356)
(78,049)
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NorriNGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Restrlctod funds {continued)
Prior year:
Movement In funds
Balance at 1 Incoming Resources
April 2023 resources expended
Transfers Balance at 31
March 2024
Communities of Identity Fund
United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme
Volunteer Co-ordinator Fund
Youth Project
ESOL
Specialist Advlce Team
Pamoja Women's Project
Refugee Resett18ment Scheme
Client Participation
Children and familles
Refused Asylum seeker
Explore, AdapL Renew
Into the Mainstream
Cafe Naryis
General AdviGe se￿ICe8
Grassr<Jots project
9.170
(7,545)
(1,625)
(24,175)
93,448
1,611
1.109
69.273
34,670
40,104
13,278
68,998
4.350
408.220
27,922
17.346
103,387
54.516
37.939
39,257
81,997
13.742
{33,233)
(37.139)
(12,681)
(67,533)
(4,345)
{351,047)
(30,572)
(28.202)
(104,869)
{50.709)
(50.304)
(38,682)
(66,493)
(13,697)
4,074
<597)
(23,331)
21,866
259
264
(57,173)
1,625
2,555
1,482
1,108
8,301
83
1,558
12.342
361
15,595
5.365
23
936
(11,099)
45
157,558
934.896
(897.041) (112.315}
83,088
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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Restricted funds (continued)
Refused Asylum Seeker Advocacy Support tormerly Anti-Destitution Project
Thi5 project supports failed asylum seekers wlth no ￿course to public funds with their immediate support.
Direct help is given with a Focmdbank. free meals in our Community Café and a monthly cash grant. Funding for
ihe 2 s12ff who manage this project comes from The Henry Smith Charity. who give us a grant of £60k per
annum for 3 years ending 31 October 2025. Funding for the direct support comes from a mix of small grants.
donations & fijndraising events.
Resettlement Projects inGluding United Kingdom Resettlement Schemes & Refugoo Resettlement
Contract
Historically NNRF has provided support including employability training to refugees resettled in
Nottinghamshire under the Vulnerable Persons Resetuement Scheme provided primarily to Syrian refijgees.
This scheme was replaced by the UK Resettlement Scheme in 2021. In August 2021 a bespoke scheme similar
to UKRS was brought into operation for Afghan refugees escaping the Taliban regime.
Since October 2022 Nottingham Clty Council have funded these schemes wlth a specific contract to run
support services for all resettlement schemes. This contracl has been extended to 30 Seplember 2027. We
recelve a fixed amount of income annually for each refugee we support. To reflect the amount of support
required the Income is spread over 3-5 years but the Income re¢eiv8d is front loaded in the flrst 2 years when
most support is requlred. The contract has been prepared on the understanding that between 45 & 75 refugees
will be resettled each year.
Volunteer c(￿OrdInator Project
This fund, funded through The National Lottery Raislng Horizons programme. covers the cost of the Volunteer
Co-ordinator who oversees the recruitment and supeTvislon of our volunteers. We have over 175 volunteers
supporting most of our projects through their invaluable contribution.
Youth Projoct
This project aims to redu￿ soclal Isolation by running weekly group sessions and regular trips and activities.
Chlldren in Need have funded the cost of a part Ilm8 youth worker to run a weekly youth club and ad hoc S(￿la1
activities but this funding finished in January 2025 wilh the project closing In June 2025. We also receive
funding from Swire Charitsble Twsl to finance a youth Caseworker to help our clients navigate a complex
asylum system and to ensure Ihey can access services to help them integrate into the UK.
English for Speakers of Other Languages { ESOL }
This fund is provided by Nottingham City Counal to provide English language training to our clients. ESOL
training is provided by our Language Justice team, who also provide training to our int￿preterS & volunteers.
This project finished on 31 March 2025.
General Advlce Servlces
Funding for the General Advice team & interpreters is provided by Nottingham City Council through their
Asylum Dispersal Fund Supplemented by exira funding from the Resettlemenl contract and from The National
Lottery Fund from their Raising Horizons Programme. The General Advice Team is nomially the first point of
contact for our clients with support services. Advice is nomally provided in person or remotely on a wide range
of tcyics including housing. welfare and social activities.
Specialist Advice Toam
The Specialist Advice Team is funded through The National Lottery Raising Horizons programme & the Asylum
Dispersal Fund administered by NCC. The Specialisl Adwce team provide specialist advice services to clients
through complex casework. Guaranteed funds are insufficient to fund the salaries of all current team to 31 March
26. Th8 estimated shortfall is £20k. We made a surplus of £21 k on the previous IAG contract so in order to ensure
we continue to provlde this valued servlce at least until 31 March 2026 we propose to use this surplus to fund the
shortfall.
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NOThINGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Restricted funds Icontinued)
Inlo the Mainslream
This fijnd is provided by Nottingham Clty Council to cover the cost of the Project Coordinator and 2 part time
Caseworkers. The project focus8s on providing infomatlon. advice and practical assistsnce to help our cllents
access mainstream heatth services. From 1 Aprll 2025 this servits will b8 provided by Belong after they successfully
won a competitive tender. The 2 caseworkers transferred to Belong under TUPE arrangements
Pamoja Women's Project
This group for refugee women was initially fund&J by a grant from the Tampon Tax Fund. The aim of the group is
to encourage creatlvlty, self<onfidence & friendship by runnlng a weekly skills bas8d session. We have recently
secured a grant from Notiingham Clty Council to support the project until 31 March 2026..
Cllent Particlpatlon
From 1 February 2023 the Client Participation Role has been funded by The National Lottery Fund through the
Raising Horizons programme. The project gives our clients th8 Opportunity to be heard, develop new skills &
relationships. We also recelved £1 Ok from the English Sports Council to work in partnership wlth a local boxlng dub
to enable young clients to access their facilitles. This initiative finlshed in De￿mber 2024.
Explore. Adapt. Renew
This fvndlng is provided by Refugee Action as part of a larger project funded by The National Lottery. The project
explores different VI￿Y8 of providing earfy Intervention and advice to avold clients falllng into difficulty in future. This
funding enabled us to fund a full-time CO￿rdInatOr and a part-time Caseworker to support asylum seekers housed
in local hotels. Thls project finished in January 2025 after Refugee Action failed to secure additional funding from
The National Lottery.
Café Nariis
The Café rewopened In October 2022 employing 2 part tim8 Café hosts funded by a private donation from the Gemlnl
Trust. The Café aims to provide a safe & welcoming space for refugees & asylum seekers to meet and soclalise.
Grassroots project
Our community garden was created from an area of rough ground with the help of grants & donations. The garden
is safe place where clients. staff & volunteers can soclallse and take part in various creative & therapeutic activities.
All money ralsed is reinvested in the garden. The community garden is maintained by staff & volunteers as well as
a part-time garden wotker who Is funded through a number of small grants & donations.
LGBTQ projecl
We secured a £10k community grant from Nottingham City Council to run aclivltles for our LGBTQ clients. This
project finlshed in Marth 2025 because the funding finlshed but with the help of staff & volunteers we have been
able to continue to run some activities.
Inltial Accommodatlon
A grant of £45k was awsrded by Nottlngham City Councll to provide additional support to refvgees & asylum seekers
hous&1 in local hotels & other community housing accommodation. Th8 SUPPOrt given Is mainly Casework & general
advice. This funding has been extended until December 2026.
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NorriNGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 R•strl¢tsd funds (conllnued)
Projects that flnlshed fundlng in 2023124
Communities of Identlty Fund
This fijnd is provlded by Nottlngham City Council and Is administered and allocated to other voluntary and
tharitable organisations to deliver actlvltles and services that will help people from refugee and asylum seeker
communities to get the right support and advice, provide appropriate skills and confidence-building activities.
and enable them lo become active cits"zen5. Funding for this programme finished on 31 March 2024 but
Nottingham City Council have provided new funding from an asylum dispersal grant to continue to support our
General & Specialist advice leams.
Chlldren and famili88
This fund was provided by BBC Children in Need and is used to provide holistic support to asylum seekers and
refugee famllies with young8r children. BBC Children In Ne8d agreed 2-year funding for this project in
September 2021. The project ffinlshed on 31 December 2023 when we were unable to secure replacement
funding so the project was closed & the Project Caseworker was made redundant.

NOThINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Analysis of net assets belween funds
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by:
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Unrostricted Restricted
fund$
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Group:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabilities)
14,021
255.995
14,021
286,299
14.750
273.244
14.750
356,332
32.604
83,088
270,016
32.604
302.620
206,916 157,557
364,473
Charity:
Tangible assets
Current a&setsl(liabilities)
14.021
220,420
14.021
253.024
14.750
242,088
14,750
325,176
32,604
83,088
234.441
32.604
267.045
174,243 157,557
331.800
20 Operatlng lease commltments
At the reportlng end date the charity had outstsndlng commitments for future minimum lease payments under
nOn￿nCelIable operating leases. which fall due as follows:
2025
2024
Within one year
Between l)NO and five years
In over five years
5,993
7,539
3,255
79.858
177.450
260.563
13.532
Lease payments recognised as an expense totalled £3,114 (2024 - £7,733) during the year.
21 Related party Iransactions
During the year £nil (2024 - £29,448) was paid out in grants to B81ong Nottingham. The trustee Amdani Juma is an
employee of Belong Nottingham. How8ver, he resigned as a trustee in NOVem￿r 2023.

NorriNGHAM AND NOThINGHAMSHIRE REFUGEE FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22 Subsidiarios
Detalls of the charlvs subsidlaries at 31 March 2025 are as follows..
Name of undertaking
Reglstered Nature of business
office
Clags of
shar•s held
% Held
Dlrect
Voices in Refuge CIC
England & The provision of Interpreting Subscrtber
(Company number 10517672) Wales
servlces
100.
The aggregate capital and reserves and the result for the year of subsidlades was as follows..
Name of undertaklng
Profrtl{Lo88) Capltal and
Roserv88
Volces in Refuge CIC
4.419
35.575
23 Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
(Deficitysurplus for the year
(68,462)
6,609
Adjustrnents for:
Investment income ￿CogniSed in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Taxation charged
(7,659)
5,292
(8.039)
4.311
1,069
Movements in working capital:
Increase in debtors
(Decreaseylncrease in creditors
(41.810)
(32,738)
(78.777)
77.355
Cash (absorbed byvgenerated from oporallons
(145.377)
2.528
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