Charity registration number 1122363
Company reglstratlon numb&r 06426744 IEngland and Wales)
HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Hannah Rymer McConnachie- Chair
SarafAnan - Vice Chair
Christopher Jon VVheaUey- Treasurer
Dr Rosemary Sales
Thomas Sasse
(Appointed on 02 September 20221
(Resigned on 04 De￿mber 20231
(Appointed on 01 June 2022 and
Resigned on 04 December 20231
Kalharine Meade
Elizabeth Kolawole- Johnson
Augusta Itua
Roger Besong
Rayah Feldman
(Appointed on 20 June 20231
(Appointed on 06 November 20231
(Retired on 20 June 20221
Secretary
Hannah Mcconnachie
Dr Rosemary Sales
(Appointed on 04 December 20231
(Resigned on 04 De￿mber 20231
Charlty number
1122363
Company number
06426744
Reglstered offlce
Migrant Centre
The Old Fire Station
61 Leswin Road
London
N16 7NX
Independent examiner
Samir Shah FCA, ATII
Ramon Lee Ltd
Chartered Accountsnts
93 Tabemacle Street
London
EC2A4BA
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank
Four Brindleyplace
Birmingham
B1 2JB

HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
statement of financial activities
11
Balance sheet
12
Notes lo the financial ststemenls
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## **HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE** 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR’S REPORT)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023** 

## Forward. 

The trustees, who are also the Directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their annual directors’ report with the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31st March 2023. 

The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015). 

## Public Benefit statement. 

In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance “Public Benefit: Running a Charity”. The achievements and activities outlined in this report demonstrate the public benefit arising through the charity’s activities. 

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## **HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE** 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR’S REPORT)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023** 

## What we do 

## **This year:** 

Hackney Migrant Centre (HMC) provides free advice and support to vulnerable refugees, asylum seekers and migrants (our ‘visitors’). Our services are centred around immigration, housing, welfare, and community engagement. The service is dedicated to addressing both immediate concerns and long-term issues, particularly focusing on resolving immigration problems and helping individuals move out of homelessness and destitution. 

✓ 717 visitors received active support with Hackney Migrant Centre in 2022/23. 

✓ 493 new visitors were welcomed and received a needs assessment. ✓ 27% of this year’s visitors reside in Hackney ✓ 50% + of those visitors had no access to public funds (NRPF) 

## Our Purpose 

To demonstrate solidarity with migrants in Hackney and beyond, including the most vulnerable and marginalised, by welcoming them as our visitors and helping them to access rights and overcome injustice in the immigration system. 

Our objects, as in our governing document are: 

## Our strategic aims 

## **Strategic Aim 1** 

To provide a safe space for our visitors to gather and be welcomed and supported by staff, advisers and volunteers from local communities. 

1. To relieve the needs of migrants, especially those whose immigration statis is precarious, irregular and/or temporary, thought the provision of legal and other advice and advocacy. 

2. To relieve financial hardship and destitution among migrants, especially those whose immigration status is precarious, irregular and/or temporary, thought the provision of legal and other advice, advocacy and support. 

3. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of migrants, especially those whose immigration status is precarious, irregular and/or temporary, by providing advice and advocacy to assist them to access health and other relevant services. 

4. To advance the education of the public in general about issues relating to migrants especially those whose immigration status is precarious, irregular and/or temporary, thought the provision of legal and other advice and advocacy. 

## **Strategic Aim 2** 

To deliver high quality immigration advice, representation, guidance and support for our visitors. 

## **Strategic Aim 3** 

To deliver high quality advice, representation and guidance to help our visitors secure housing and move out of destitution. 

## **Strategic Aim 4** 

To campaign to secure changes in policy and practice to advance migrants’ rights locally and nationally. 

## **Strategic Aim 5** 

To build partnerships with relevant organisations, enabling us to assist those visitors whom we are unable to help in-house by referring and signposting them to other agencies. 

## **Strategic Aim 6** 

To comprehensively serve the interests of HMC’s visitors by ensuring the highest quality leadership, governance and management of the organisation within a framework of diversity and inclusion. 

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HMC welcomes migrants regardless of their immigration status, nationality, or current place of residence. HMC's core service includes a weekly drop-in advice session, where staff, volunteers, community organisations, and professional advisers collaborate to provide holistic support to our visitors. We not only offer practical assistance but also prepare and serve a meal and organise community events. 

## Message from the Chair 

As I write my third report as Chair of the Trustees, I am pleased to say that Hackney Migrant Centre still reflects its roots as a community organisation that supports migrants in need regardless of their immigration status. HMC is lucky to count so many current and former visitors, volunteers, staff, partners, funders and supporters as part of its community. 

The environment facing migrants has become ever more hostile. Harsh policies are having a profound human impact. Asylum seekers have long been housed in overcrowded hotels, and are often moved without notice. The government currently seeks to replace 


Our Chair with staff, trustees and volunteers at the London Legal Walk 

hotel accommodation with prison-style barges. Children’s education is disrupted as a result of this and constant uncertainty leads to stress and anxiety. Even those who make it out of the asylum system face more challenges. While the cost-of-living crisis continues, fees for immigration applications and renewals have once again been increased, amounting to many thousands of pounds for some families. Throughout these changes HMC continues to do what it in solidarity with migrants in Hackney, and beyond. The hard-work of our staff team and volunteers, has enabled us to continue providing support to an increasing number of visitors this year. 

Some things have stayed the same since we began in 2008: we still have a dedicated group of volunteers assisting our visitors and staff, including a wonderful team who cook a shared meal every Wednesday; and we continue to work with our external partners who provide high quality professional advice to our visitors. Other aspects of our organisation have grown and evolved: we now have a dedicated in-house team providing immigration advice and housing casework support, as a response to the reduction in the availability of Legal Aid. This year we adopted some of the practices developed during the pandemic: new visitors complete an online form before attending our Wednesday advice session and those who we are not able to see are directed to other services. This has addressed the issue of visitors having to queue outside the drop-in centre, from early-hours, often in harsh winter conditions. We continue to monitor access to our service to ensure we are accessible to those who need us. On average, HMC provides ongoing assistance to over 50 individuals per week through advice, guidance, and community engagement. Examples are outlined in our case studies below. This accomplishment serves as a testament to the commitment of everyone involved with HMC. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the whole HMC community for its continued support. Thanks also to the board of trustees for their commitment and expertise this year in steering HMC through challenges, both old and new. 

Thank you. 

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## Activities, Achievements and performance 

Recognising the many challenges faced by our visitors, we have developed a comprehensive support model that addresses their diverse needs. Our work is organised into three main projects: 

1. Access to justice 

2. Supporting migrants in crisis 

3. Pathways to integration 

## Access to Justice 

## VISITOR CASE-STUDY 

The Access to Justice project delivers legal advice and support to address immigration and housing issues faced by vulnerable migrants. Migrants come to weekly drop-in sessions and see the Immigration team and the Housing team, which work closely together. 

The Immigration team assists vulnerable migrants who do not qualify for legal aid representation. Our expert team, aided by trained volunteers and local partners, provides diagnostic advice, empowering visitors with realistic options for their immigration status. 

The Housing team offers advice from external legal advisors, which may be followed by in-house casework from our Housing and Destitution Caseworkers and trained volunteers. The support varies based on individual circumstances, ranging from Care Act referrals to securing housing for refugees. 

We achieve this project through: 

- **Needs Assessments:** volunteers gain a thorough understanding of the visitor’s needs through a detailed interview ‘Needs Assessment’. 

Visitor A, sought assistance from Hackney Migrant Centre after his temporary accommodation was closed down, leaving him street homeless. In response, we provided several hardship payments to address his immediate needs such as food, travel, and toiletries. While our caseworkers worked to secure him  access to more stable accommodation, we also pursued additional funding from external sources through a one-off grant to further support him with  basic living expenses. 

A regularly attended our Wednesday drop-in sessions, where he could shower, eat a hot meal and enjoy company.  ‘ I wish everyday was a Wednesday He also participated in our monthly social sessions. Recently we secured a placement for him in a night shelter, where he currently resides. He continues to visit our center on Wednesdays, and we are actively assisting him with an immigration application on the basis of his 20 years residence. 

- **Expert Casework** : provided by in-house caseworkers, legal advisors, and to support visitors with their immigration and/or in accessing housing. 

- **Legal Advice from External Partners** : detailed one-off legal advice to inform visitors of their options. 

- **Referrals to legal representatives:** referrals to external legal representatives (including on a pro bono basis) to take forward our visitors’ cases. This often involves applying for Legal Aid through Exceptional Case Funding, collecting evidence and drafting witness statements. 

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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR’S REPORT)** 

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- **Accompaniment to Home Office and Immigration Tribunals:** caseworkers or volunteers sometimes accompany visitors to the Home Office or an Immigration Tribunal, providing crucial support during an often-intimidating process. 

Immigration and Housing Outcomes 

- ✓ 24 Leave to Remain fee waivers submitted 

- ✓ 5 Leave to Remain applications submitted 

- ✓ 4 20-year applications submitted 

- ✓ 22 Substantive applications submitted 

- ✓ 18 Accessed legal representation 

- ✓ 11 visitors attained a more secure immigration status 

- ✓ 24 Supported into short term and emergency accommodation 

- ✓ 14 Supported into longer term accommodation 

## Supporting Migrants in Crisis 

The Supporting Migrants in Crisis project is designed to tackle non-legal issues, including homelessness, destitution, hunger and isolation. Our specialised case workers primarily address housing and destitution concerns, while our drop-in service and volunteer support focus on breaking down barriers related to isolation, low income and hunger. 

We achieve this project through: 


Our Kitchen Volunteers serving a nutritious meal 

- **£20 hardship payments:** to extremely vulnerable visitors and support in searching for emergency accommodation. 

- **Grant applications:** volunteers guide visitors through the application process for grants from a variety of sources, most notably the Heinz, Anna & Carol Kroch Foundation 

- Assistance is offered to visitors in obtaining foodbank vouchers, Healthy Start vouchers and free school meals. 

- **Lift NRFP:** The Access to Justice team supports visitors in lifting the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition from their Leave to Remain status. 

- **Warm meal:** a hot, nutritious and delicious meal for all visitors and volunteers. 

- **Community space:** providing a safe space for visitors with community sessions on the last Wednesday of every month. 

- **Donations:** staff and volunteers collaborate to source clothes, food, toys, pushchairs, and school supplies for children. 

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- **Children’s play:** a creche service is provided by volunteers, enabling visitors to discuss their needs confidentially. 

## Pathways to Integration 

The Pathways to Integration project aims to empower visitors to confront enduring challenges they face as migrants, supporting them to add stability and security to their lives and to help them to thrive. These activities are conducted by our team of volunteers to help to strengthen HMC's visitor community providing opportunities to integrate into, and contribute to, their local communities and the broader London area. 

We achieve this project through: 

- **Community space:** a Community Day is held once a month in partnership with Mama Suze, an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of survivors of forced displacement and gender-based violence through weekly workshops in various art forms. 

- **Mental health: supporting visitors to** access external mental health services. 

- **Access to free medication:** completing HC1 applications enables visitors to access free prescriptions. 

- **Healthcare Charging:** challenging and/or manage healthcare charges. 

- **Freedom Passes:** support to apply for Freedom passes. 

- **Banking:** setting up bank accounts and obtaining national insurance numbers. 

- **GP Registration:** support to register with a GP. 

## VISITOR CASE-STUDY 

Visitor B, 23, is a volunteer at HMC.  He has Cerebral Palsy, left hemiplegia, and mental health conditions. He faced persecution and discrimination in West Africa, enduring traumatic experiences, including torture and 'magic' rituals. Branded as "evil" and "possessed," he and his family suffered bullying and exclusion so they sought refuge in the UK in 2012. HMC has been supporting the family since 2014 with their immigration, housing, and welfare issues. Visitor B lodged his asylum claim in November 2018, and waited over 5 years for a decision from the Home Office. He recently received a refusal. HMC is currently working on appealing the decision. Prohibited from paid work, Visitor B, a 2021 Social Anthropology graduate from SOAS, is pursuing an MSc in Human Rights at LSE on a full scholarship. He is dedicated to campaigning for migrant rights, has copublished an academic article, and organised an event ‘licence to DV8’ at the Royal Albert Hall in April 2023. 

Reflecting on the impact of being unable to take up a recent job offer, Visitor B says, "That's when it really hit me hard." He became more aware of how his asylum seeker status has  put his life on hold. Despite this, he continues to volunteer at HMC and another charity, Coram, dedicating time to advocate for migrants and make a positive impact. 

- ✓ 12 Community workshops ✓ 36 Visitors referred to mental health support 

- ✓ 35 Freedom passes received 

Visitor B commitment to volunteering stems from his passion for changing lives. He says, "I am eager to work and move forward with my life, but being at HMC allows me to feel good about making a difference. It's an opportunity to comprehend immigration rules, and understand my rights. 

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## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR’S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023** 


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## **Immigration Status** 





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## **Reason for visiting HMC** 


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## **Accomodation Type** 

Asylum support accomodation Care Act accommodation Facilitated by religious network Housing accommodation Night shelter Privately renting Section 17 : Interim Accommodation Section 4 : Accommodation Section 95 : Accommodation Sofa Surfing Temporary Accommodation 















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## **HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE** 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR’S REPORT)** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023** 

## Thank you 

Thank you to everyone contributing to HMC's mission—a complex and essential endeavour. Our incredible staff, volunteers, trustees, partners, and supporters play a vital role. Despite the continuous demand for support surpassing our resources, their dedication ensures success. Together, we've achieved significant impacts over the past year. We're grateful for the overwhelming support from HMC's community, both within and beyond Hackney. Special thanks to individual donors, Trusts, and Foundations supporting our work. 

- Albert Hunt Trust 

- Allen & Overy 

- Arnold Clark Community Fund 

- Blue Moon Trust 

- Charles S French 

- Denton's 

- Dischma Charitable Trust 

- Hackney Parochial Charities 

- Leigh Trust 

- London Catalyst 

- London Churches Refugee Fund 

- MSN Fund 

- Society of the Holy Child 

- South Hackney Parochial Charities 

- Trust for London 

- West Hackney Parochial Charities 

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**HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE** 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR’S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023** 

## Structure, Governance and Management 

## Management and Staffing 

The trustees delegate the day-to-day work and operations of HMC to a small number of dedicated staff.  The Management Team includes Charlotte Buckley, Chief Executive; Megan Allen, Operations Manager and Sian Davin; Immigration Manager. 

In addition to a team of 11 staff, our work is supported by more than 68 volunteers, extending the capacity and reach of the charity. 

community of Hackney or with lived experience of migration. 

The induction process for new trustees includes the provision of information as specified by the Charities Commission on their roles and responsibilities, policy and procedures, meetings with key staff and the Chair of trustees and visits to HMC both by arrangement and informally. 

## Risk Management 

## Trustees’ recruitment and induction 

HMC is governed by a Board of trustees. Each year a third of trustees stand down and are eligible for re-election. The trustees had no beneficial interests in, or contracts with, HMC during the year. 

The trustees are selected for their experience, skills and expertise to reflect the diversity of the community with respect to age, ethnicity, sex and disability and a representation of a variety of backgrounds, particularly those from the local 

The management team present an annual risk register to the trustees, which includes the strategic, operational, financial, governance, compliance and external risks the charity faces. The review identifies actions required to mitigate risks.  In addition, the Chief Executive updates the trustees on risk at regular board meetings. The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed - which focus on funding and staffing - and have satisfied themselves that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate these and other risks. 

## Statement of Trustees' responsibilities 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. 

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and 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 taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Hannah McConnachie, **Chair** 

Date: 05/12/2023 

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HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hackney Migrant Centre (the charitable
companyl for the year ended 31 March 2023.
This report is made solely lo the charity's Iruslees, as a body, in accordance wlh the Charities Act 2011.
My work has been undertaken so that I might stsle to the charity's trustees those matters l am required lo slate to
them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not
accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my
Independent Examinats'on, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charitable company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006 (the 2006 Acti.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinatlon, I report in respect of my examination of the
charitable company's financial slalements carried out under section 145 of the Charits'es Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acll. In
carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's ststement
Since the charitsble company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a
member of , which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the 2006
Act, or
the financial slalements do not accord with those records,. or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which Is not a maller considered as part of an
independent examination., or
the financial slalements have not been prepared in accordance wth the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by Charities applicable lo Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements lo be reached.
Samir Shah FCA, ATII
Ramon Lee Ltd
Chartered Accountants
93 Tabernacle Street
London
EC2A 4BA
Dated..
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
Total
2023
2022
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other income
305,716
131
131,082
436,798
131
301,490
5,398
Total income
305,847
131,082
436,929
306,888
Ex
enditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
25,702
243,798
25.702
337,178
32,456
375,967
93,380
Total ?xp&nditur
289,500
93,380
362,880
408,423
Net incomellexpenditurel for the yearl
Net movement in funds
36,347
37,702
74,049
1101,5351
Fund balances al 1 April 2022
145,553
14,909
160,462
261,997
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
181,900
52,611
234,511
160,462
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies.
The slalement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.
The notes on pages 13 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Currant assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
3,088
250,436
30,077
166,861
253,524
196,938
Credff(ors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
{19,0131
136,4761
Net current assets
234,511
160,462
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
14
52,611
181,900
14,909
145.553
234,511
160,462
The notes on page$ 13 to 23 form part of these financial ststements.
The company is enlilled to the exemption from the audit requirement contsined in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006. for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The members have not required the wmpany lo obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financial stslemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The d1￿CtOrS a¢kno￿edge their responsibilities for".
ensuring that the charitsble ￿MpanY keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of
the Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othern￿lSe comply ￿rith the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial slatemenls, so far as applicable lo thè
charitsble company.
The financial stslemenls were approved by the Trustees on ..41.1.212023. and were signed on its behalf by..
Hannah Mcconnachie
Chair
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies
Charity inforniation
Hackney Migrant Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales and
has no share capital. The registered office is Migrant Cenlre, The Old Fire Slalion, 61 Leswin Road, London,
N16 7NX. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £10.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charitable company's Memorandum and
Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 °The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland I'FRS 102.1 and the Charities SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" leffeclive 1 January
20191. The charitable company is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102.
The financial $18temenls are prepared In sleding, which is the functional currency of the charitable Company.
Monetary amounts in these financial stslemenls are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitsble company's ability lo
continue as agoing cOn￿rn.
The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainly at the reporting date that
have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment lo the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within
the next reporting period.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Reslricled funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes lo the financial slatemenls.
Designated funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charitable company.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entillemenl to the funds, any performance Conditions attached lo
the income have been mel, il is probable that the income will be received and that the amount Can be
measured reliably.
The 'granls, donations and legacies, heading on the Statement of Financial Activities includes unrestricted
grants and donations, given in general to the organisation and restricted grants and donations which are given
for specifie elements of our work.
For legacies, enlillement is tsken when a distribution is received from the estate. Where legacies have been
notified lo the charity, or the Charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition
have not been met, then the legacy is a treated as a Contingent asset and disdosed if material.
Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income
recognition are mel.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accountlng pollcles
Icontlnuedl
Donatlons of glfts, servlces and faGllltles
Donated professional seNices and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control
over the item or received the setv1￿, any conditions associated with the donation have been met, the receipt
of economic benefit from the use by the charily of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be
measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, volunteer time is not recognised SD
refer lo the trustees, annual report for rnore information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated gifts, professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value
of the grft to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing lo pay lo obtsin services or
facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market., a corresponding amount is then recognised in
expenditure in the period of receipt.
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the
charity", this is nomially upon nolificalion of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer ewnomic benefit lo a
third paty, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the Obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support Costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single
activity are allocated directly lo that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support Costs which are not allribulable lo a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis
nsistenl with the use of resources. Central stsff costs are allo¢ated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Allocation of support costs
Resources expended are allocated lo the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity.
However, the c05t of overall direction and adminislralion of each activity, comprising the salary and overhead
costs of the central function. is apportioned lo the Moving out of Hardship project where the budget allows and
the balance to the Drop-ln Centre a¢tivV(ies, where the bulk of our resour￿$ are used. The Hardship Fund and
the Grants for Individuals are co-ordinated mainly by volunteers.
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £500. Depreciation costs are allocated
lo activities on the basis of the use of the related assets In those activities. Assets are reviewed for impairment
if circumstances indicate their carrying value may exceed their net realisable value and value in use.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Fixtures and fittingsFixtures, fittings and
computer equipment
4 years
1.7 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held at call wth banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
thin borrowngs in current Iiabililies.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accountlng pollcles
Icontlnuedl
1.8 Flnanclal Instruments
The charitable company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and
Sedion 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls.
Financial instruments are recognised In the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable company
becomes party lo the conlraclual provisions of the Inslrumenl.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, wf(h the net amounts presented in the financial slatemenls, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to sellle on a nel
basis or to realise the asset and setue the liability simLJltaneously.
1.9 Taxallon
The charitable company is exempl from corporation tax as all ils income is charitable and is applied for
charitable purposes.
1.10 Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised when the charitable company ha5 a legal or constructive present
obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the charitsble company wll be required lo settle that
obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present
obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.
here the effect of the time value of money is material. the amount expected to be required lo settle the
obligation is recognised al present value. ￿￿en a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of
the discount Is recognised as a finance cost in nel Incomellexpenditurel In the period in which it arises.
1.11 Operating leases
Rental charges are charged on a slraighl line basis over the term of the lease.
1.12 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are re¢ognised al the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.13 Panslons
The charity pays employer contributions lo defined contribution pension schemes.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charitable company's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience
and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and ftjlure periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Donations and legacies
Unrestrlcted ReStrI￿ed
funds
funds
Total
2023
Totsl
2022
Twsls and Foundations
AB Charitable Trust
Allen & Overy Foundation
Anton Jurgens Fonds
TheAmold Clark Community Fund
Charles S. French Charitable Trust
Dischma Charitable Trust
Garfield INeslon
Hackney Parochial Charities
London Catalyst- Samarrtan Grant
London Churches Refugee Fund
London Community Response Fund
Mrs Smith & Mount Trust
MSN Fund
Sir Jules Thorn Trust
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Society of the Holy Child Jesus
South Hackney Parochial Charty
Southall Trust
The Albert Hunt Trust
The Blue Moon Trust
The Charily of Sir Richard Whittington
The David & Ruth Lews Charitable Trust
The Leigh Trust
Trust for London Trustee Distribution Fund
Wesl Hackney Parochial Charity
Anonymous and other small grants
10,000
10,000
3,000
10,000
10,000
3,000
1,000
2.500
20,000
5,000
1,000
2.500
3,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
11,000
1,000
1,000
11,000
1,000
1,000
10,000
2,000
30,000
5,000
18,200
1,250
20,000
15,000
21,087
15,000
21,087
10,000
10,000
2,000
1,000
7,000
10,000
7,000
10,000
30,000
20,000
2,500
65,000
5,000
75.000
2.500
119,000
5,000
75,000
54,000
Grants for Indriiduals
Hackney Parochial Charities
Heinz, Anna & Carol Kroch Foundation
Kanlungan Filipino
Melhodisl Church Fund for Human Need
Anton Jurgens Funds
Fund for Human Need
Severn Wells
Other small grants
587
25,820
750
640
15,725
15,725
3.000
1,690
2,000
1,225
3.000
1,690
2,000
1,225
1,250
Community Supporters
Individual Donations and grft aid
Fundr&ising
4.031
44,631
49,418
4.031
44,631
50,273
13,087
79,012
7,894
855
305,716
131,082
436,798
301,490
For the year ended 31 March 2022
201,757
99,733
301,490
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Other income
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Eamed income
131
131
5,398
131
131
5,398
For the year ended 31 March 2022
5,398
5,398
Ralslng funds
Unrestricted
fund$
Total
2023
Total
2022
Other fijndraising costs
Staff costs
910
24,792
910
24,792
417
32,039
25,702
25,702
32,456
For the year ended 31 March 2022
32,456
32,456
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charitable activitie5
Drop.In and Charitable
Activities
Advice
Hardship Grants for
Service
Fund Individuals
Total
2023
Total
2022
Staff costs
Project partners, costs
Legal advisors
Inlerpreling and other direct costs
Grants for individuals
Hardship fund- grants
Hardship fund- emergency
accommodation
OCT purchases
Evaluation and monitoring
Other direct costs
Rent & storage for Drop-ln centre
Volunteer and intern expenses
Food and kitchen supplies
Drop-ln centre running costs
Working from home costs
120,306
120,306
176,545
10,811
18,365
10,436
29,453
3,753
15,570
6,345
15,570
6,345
23,640
3,383
23,640
3,383
1,475
18,224
5,550
623
9,799
3,636
1,867
4,772
2,446
11,200
5,881
3,291
4,644
859
11,200
5,881
3,291
4,844
859
168,096
3,383
23.640
195,119
297,755
Share of support costs (see note 71
Share of governance costs (see note 71
140,631
1,428
140,631
1,428
78,212
310,155
3,383
23,640
337,178
375,967
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Designated fvnds
Restricted funds
216,775
3,383
23,640
243,798
179,123
62,503
134,341
93,380
93,380
310,155
3,383
23,640
337,178
375,967
For the year gndgd 31 Ma￿h 2022
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
166,240
28,801
101,315
179,123
62,503
134,341
25.469
3,984
5,228
296,356
5,228
29.453
375,967
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Support costs
Support Govemance
costs
costs
2023
2022
staff costs
Depreciation
Other staff costs
offi￿ rent
Internet
Office equipment and supplies
Finance and admin
Insurance
Subscriptions and membership
Olhei expenses
Professional fees
Independent Examinerfs fees
100,948
100,948
42,034
2,502
10,831
7,104
569
3,400
7,657
1,169
932
16,732
8,799
569
3,781
1,088
2,173
1,732
16,732
8,799
569
3,781
1,088
2,173
1,732
4,809
4,809
1,428
679
1,320
1,428
140,831
1,428
142,059
78,212
Analysed be￿een
Charitable activib'es
140,631
1,428
142,059
78,212
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Grant making
We grant small amounts of cash, usually £10 or £20 to visitors lo our Drop-ln cenlre, known as Hardship
grants which cover emergency costs they may have such as food, travel and personal care items. Each grant
is assessed on an individual basis and the visitor signs a receipt confirming they have received it. Grants are
paid from our restricted Hardship Fund, which is funded by grants and donations specrfically eatmarked for
the purpose.
We also apply for grants on behalf of visitors to our centre which we pass on to them.
During the year we received 144 grants12022'. 1661 totalling £23,640 12022.. £29,047) for our visitors. The
grants re￿iVed are kept in a separate bank account lo the rest of the organisalion's cash. The grants are
received and paid lo the individuals usually wlhin 2 weeks of receipt. In the rare occasion that we cannot
contact the grant recipient the funds are paid back lo the grantor. During the year grants were received from
the following organisalions..
2023
2022
Hackney Parochial Charities
Anton Jurgens Funds
Fund for Human Need
Heinz. Anna & Carol Kroch Foundation
Kanlungan Filipino
Methodist Church Fund for Human Need
R L Glasspool Charity Trust
Sevem Wells
Slough & District
The Nawaal Fund
We Belong
587
3,000
1,690
15,725
25,820
750
640
350
1,075
2,000
450
300
150
150
23,640
29,047
Net movement In funds
2023
2022
Nel movement in funds is slated after chargin￿[crediti￿gI
Depreaation of owned tangible fixed assets
Operating lease rentals.. Property
Independent Examiners, remuneration
2,502
7,104
1,320
8,799
1,428
10 Trustees
The charity Iruslees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with the charity in the year
12022.. £nill.
No charity trustee ￿ceiVed payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity12022". £nill. No
trustee claimed travel expenses in 2023 or 2022.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
11
Employees
The average monthly number of ernployees during the year was..
2023
Number
2022
Number
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Support and governance
0.70
2.90
1.90
0.80
4.60
0.90
Total
5.50
6.30
Employment costs
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Temporary staff cover
Social security costs
Employer's contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
201.919
13,902
13,911
16,314
212.781
5,396
15,524
16,917
246.046
250,618
The total employee benefits including pension conlributlons of the key management personnel were £101,399
12022.. £77,884).
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
12 Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
6,240
23,837
1,965
1,123
3,088
30,077
13 Creditots- amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
3,152
4,639
4,094
7,128
5,802
5,442
5,066
20,166
19.013
36,476
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants
held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming
Resources
Balance at
1 April 2021 resource5
expended l April 2022
Movement in funds
Incoming Resources
resources
expended
Balance at
31 March
202é
The Arnold Clark Community Fund
Charfes S. French Charitsble Trust
Hackney Parochial Charities
Mrs Smith & Mount Trust
MSN Fund
South Hackney Parochial Charity
Trust For London
London Catslysl- Samaritsn Grant
London Churches Refugee FLJnd
Grants for Individuals
Hardship Fund
Community Supporters
3.000
10,000
5,000
18,200
2,000
13,0001
120,0001
15,0001
113,6501
13,0001
15,0001
120,0121
129,4511
130,0001
13,2281
12,0001
1,000
2,500
11,000
15,000
21,087
13221
12,5001
110,0001
678
10,000
1,000
15,000
7,577
3,000
5,000
20,012
4,855
4,550
2,000
118,0601
12,0001
133,4261
54,000
1,000
1,000
23,640
20,574
1,000
1,000
4,451
475
855
29,047
30,000
486
2,000
4,650
2,000
4,451
3,908
123,6401
13,4331
855
49,517
99,733
1134,3411
14.909
131,082
193,3811
52,611
Drop-ln Centre
All grants received for the Drop.In Centre were towards general running costs of the servi￿, with the ex￿pl10n of MSN Fund,
which is towards salary costs for the the Volunteer Co-ordinator post.
Grants for Indlvlduals
Grants received from the organisations listed in note 8 to be passed on to individual visitors.
Hardship Fund
Donations and gift aid received for our Hardship Fund which pays out small grants or pays for emergency accommodation to
individuals in need.
Trust For London
Funding from Trust for London is for the salary of our Immigration Manager and related costs.
TheAmold Clark Communlty Fund
This funding is towards our social sessions which take place al our Wednesday drop in setvice.
Mr & Mrs Smith Mount
This funding is to cover housing work.
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HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted RestrlGted
funds
funds
Total UnreStrl￿ed Restrlcted
2023
funds
funds
Totsl
2022
Fund balances al 31
March 2023 are
represented by..
Current assetsllliabililiesl
181,900
52,611
234,511
145,553
14,909
160,462
181,900
52,611
234,511
145,553
14,909
160,462
16 Related party transactions
There were no dis¢losable related paty transactions during the year12022 - none).
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