Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers Charlty Number: 1143912 Company Number: 07519992 Financial Report Year Ended 31 March 2025 'AEHYV443* 2211212025 COMPANIES HOUSE A29
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CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Legal and admlnistratlve information Trustees Annual Report Independent Examlner's Report Statement of Financlal Activitles 10 Balance Sheet 11 Notes to the financlal statements 12-18
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charlty number 1143912 Company number 07519992 Contact Address & clo Copleston Offlce Copleston Road London SE154AN Trustee8 Sally Inman- Intorlm Ch8lr Chun Lau-Treasurer Lella Mulloy Claudla Leonescu (left September 2024) Alan Robertson (left August 2025) Slmon Taylor Tod Heyda Ajoke Ojie Gay Barry Independent Examlner London Accountancy Practice Sojourner Truth Centre 161 Sumner Road London SE15 6JL Bankers Co-operative Bank
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Chair of Trustees Report During a rapidly changing social and economic climate in which there are so many negative portrayals of refugees in some sections of the media, our team strives to strengthen our services to provide a plarform for brlnging asylum seekers. refugees and migrants together with other agencies and the wider communityto delivera range of holistic services where people feel safe, valued, empovRred. and supported. SDCAS continues to promote the importance of giving respect and sanctuary where needed and to find w8yS to celebrate the positive contributions refugees bringto our society. Sally Inman, Int•rfm Chalr Structure. Governance and Management Governlng document Southwark Day Centre for Asytum Seekers also known and referred to as SDCAS Is an incorporated Company Limited by Guarantee, Company registered number 07519992. Registered wlth the Charity Commission in England and Wales with registration number 1143912 and governed by the memorandum and artlcles of association whlch were adopted on the 30th 01 Augusi 2011. Organizatlon and Declsion-making Structure Members are appointed bythe Board of Trustees (the directors of the charity). There is no maximum number of Trustees. and the minimum is three. The trustee board norma(ly meets every two months. and delegates areas of work to sub-committees who report regularly to th8 Chair and at board meetings. The sub-committees are Finance and Human Resources and Facilities Group. Each sub-group is chaired and formed by trustees. The Dlrector The Director is responsible for the day-to-day management supported by Senior Staff of the Charlty's affairs and for implementing Policy and procedures as agreed by the Board of Trustees. Statement of Trustee Responsiblllties Trustees are responsible for overall Governance of the Charity. setting strategic directlon. and ensuring the charity fulfils Its legal and contractual obligations.
The Trustees have overal( responsibility for ensuring that the Charity has appropriate systems and controls, financial and otherwise. They are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charlty and for thelr proper applicatlon as fequired by charity law. and hence fortaking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fr8ud and other irregularities. Rlsk Management The Trustees have recently reviewed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. those related to the operations and finances of the Charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Objectlves and Mlsslon of the Charity
To relief of povety, the promotion of health and the advancement of education of asylum seekers. refugees and migrants in the London Borough of Southwark. To provide help in the London Borough of Southwark for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who have need of facilities, information and assistance because of their health. age, financla( hardship or social circumstances wlth the objective of improvlng conditions of life. Values "When worklng wlth people accesslng our sarvlcas and colleagues. we work towards belng.... Respecttul & compassionate.. Treatpeople with humanity and understanding. Inclusive & anti-discriminatory: Recognize the power imbalances inherent in our work and in society and seek to challenge them. Empowering.. Support others to take power and control over thelr lives Community-based: Connect with other support services to strive to offer a joined-up service and create positive spaces for people to connectand be part of our vlbr8nt community. Ourwork in 202412025 Southwark Day Centfe for Asylum Seekers continues to deliver for over 1400 people annually at our three drop-in Centres open one day per week atdifferent locations. we are based in establlshed community hubs in Peckham {Copleston Centre), Camberweu ffrinity College Centre). and in Bermondsey (South London Mission). Clients come from a wide range of countries-we logged visitors from 65 countries with people from Iran, Afghanistan. Sudan, Syria. Nigeria, Ethiopia and Eritrea often at the top of our list, providing support with basic needs an(J advice in collaboration with the council and otherVSC agencies. We provide: Practical Help- visitors attend ourweicoming social spaces offering hot meals, creche facilities. and food and clothing parcels. Additlonal support is provided for those
experiencing destitution. including assistsnce with securing emergency shelter. Priority areas include hometessness and irregular immigration ststus. Advice and Advocacy-seniices operate to accredited standards in Asylum 8nd Protection IA4 Level 18nd Advice Quality standards. Family support is also available. including assistance with school admissions. Increasingly, the centres have been dealing with more safeguarding issues and destitution but with few resources. Healthcare Support -healthcare advisors from the Guy's and St Thomas He8lth Inctusion Team provide on-site support. This includes help with registeringfor NHS seniices, attending medical appointments. obtaining prescriptions. and referrals to speciaList mental health services. WellbeingActivities-including a Women's Group, creative sessions in art. crafts, and stoy(elllng, and gardening projects that promote connections with nature and food growlng. Skills and Confidence Building -Engllsh language classes provided to support integratlon and Independence. Employ8billty SUPPOrt has been available alongside a volunteering programme, whlch actively engages both seNice users and the wider communlty. A volunteering programme for over 100 incredityle volunteers. each glving around 8 hours per week of their time. to deliver services from English ctasses to gardening as well as fundraising. and social media. That's the equivalent ol an additional 23 members of staff! Our most recent achievements include strengthening our infrastructure through the work of our Centre Manager who ensures various systems are firmly in place and integrated across all our services and our advice service which raised its IAA accreditation to Level 2 in Asylum & Protection. This service is overseen by our Advice Services Manager. Moving forward. SDCAS requires resources to deliver advice to better man8ge demand for asylurn and Immlgration at this level. In January 2025 we succe8sfully passed our Advice Quality Standards audit. Working collaboratively, Southwark Council along with VCS partners, the borough became an offlclally recognised Borough of Sanctuary on 17th June 2024, affirmlng Sts commitment to creating a place of welcome. safety. and belonging for refugees. asylum seekers. and vulner8ble migrants. Staff D•velopmant Both paid staff and volunteers keep up to date as much as possible by attending training sessions relating to a range of issues such as asylum & immigration legislation. first aid. mental health awareness. safeguarding and basic food hygiene. Funders We continue to be grateful to the London Borough of Southwark whlch has again provided a substsntial grant, and the Lottery and Otherfunders such as Peter Minet Trust, United Stsaviours Charity, The Reel Fund, The London Community Foundation. and the Mercers Company.
wrth exceptional demand for our seNices and one of the most challenging financial ts'mes emerging, it is unfortunate that currently several funding streams have ended or are coming to an end in a climate of reduced funding available for our sector. Unfortunately, a major grant to continue our homelessness work was unsuccessful at a time when we are currently facing an unprecedented situation. With exceptional demand for our servlces and one of the most challenging flnanclal tlmes emerging, We continue to be immenselygratefulforthe supportwe recelve from individual donors, and for the exciting and dynamic fundraising events such as the annual Gala Muslc Festival. the bl- monthly book stall and the twice a year classical music concert hosted by community residents 8s well as the generosity of around 20 charitable trusts and organisations (listed in Notes 2, 3 and 11 to the accounts) that have helped to fun(J our work. We have continued to engage with faith groups. local specialists partner agencies, 8nd have developed mole very ITuitlul and trusting relationships. Future Dovolopments We are committed to: Creatingwelcomlng spaces for asylum seekers. refugees and mlgrants. Reviewing our priorities lor the next 3 years and strengthenlng our services In line wlth our priorities. Ensuringwe have a well-supported and resourced team. Being part of a movement challengingthe hostile environment on a local(and national) level. Financial review The results of the year's operation are set out in the attachefl financial statements. The net deficit in tunds forthe year amounted to (£151,302) and deficit fundsforthe year ended 31 March 2024 was (£11.205}. The retained reserves at 31 March 2025 amounted to £369.418 and for the year ended 31 M8rch 2024 amounted to £520,720. Reserves Pollcy Our reserve poll¢y calculates target reserves based on potentlal unptanned expenditure. cashflow requirements and unfunded planned spending. As of 31 March 2025, our target reserves calcul8tlon are as follows: 2024125 Reserves Category Contingency lor 10% of all expenditure $5.048 Contingency for financ5al difflculty.
Redundancy 70.000 Oth•r 10.000 Contingency for 6 months. temporary senlor staff member In case of illness 3 months min. In case of fundraising shortfaii or delay 104.163 ptanned spendlng commitments Cash flow cu8hlon 15.000 Mlnlmum reserves requlrgd 254.211 As at the year end. the Charlty's unrestrlcted reserves were £305.396 this is above our target which is helpful at 8 time of extreme uncertainty. However, it is depleting fast and might get very close to the minimum reseTves required by end of linancialyear 202512026. as such. we had to embark on a cost saving exerciseto preserve cash. while also18unched a fundraising campaign to keep SDCAS open. Summary SDCAS has risen to the challenge of meeting higher client needs while finding newways to work duringthe challenging tlmes. Our staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly and flexlbly to keep our seNices open during 8 time of serlous social and economlc challenges. We are grateful for the don8tions from individuals and organizations which have helped us stay open and without which we would not be able to pcovide ourvital 3UPPOrt services. The trustees, annualfinancial report was approved and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: Sally Inman. Interlm Chair 11.11.202S
Independent examiner's report to Ihe trusteesldirectors of Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers on accounts for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025, which is set out on pages 10t0 18. I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 12 to 16. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Acl 2006 (the 2006 Acr) Having satisfied mysell that the accounts ol the Company are required to be audiled for this year under part 16 01 the 2006 Act and are eligible lor independent examination of your charivs accounts as carried out under seclion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011Acl"). In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)b ol the Act Independent examoner's statement The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. I have compleled my examlnatlon. I confirm thal no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe thal". accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section 386 of the Companies Act 2006,. or the accounts do not accord with such records; or the accounts do not cornply with relevanl accounting requirements under section 396 ot the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part ol an Independent examination; or • the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which atiention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Ade Adebambo. FA,M A, ACMA, CGMA ACG London Accountancy Practlce Sojourner Truth Centre 161 Sumner Road London SE15 6JL
10 Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers statement of Financial AthilEes for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unr•slrfctsd Fund Regtrlcted ' Fund 2026 ' Total 2024 Total Incomlng Resource8 Donalions and Gifts Income from Charitable Ad111 Investment Income Total Incoming Resources 56.650 56,650 424.619 90,168 365.194 472 465,834 424.619 5266 486.535 Charltable activilies Raising Funds Charitable Elpenses 565 157,298 565 637,272 562 466,477 479,974 Tolal Re8ourc•8 Expended 157 863 479 974 637 837 Net In¢omlng Resources (95,947) (55,355) (151,302) (11.205) Balances brought ft>Thvard 401,343 119,377 520,720 531,925 Fund balanc•8 carrted foTh•ard 305 396 022 369 18 620 720
8alanc• Sh••t As at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Flxed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets Cuffent Assets Debtor> Accwed incomelprer Cash at 8ank and in Hand 91 374 895 3,326 518.494 374.986 521.820 Cuffent Uabllill•• Creditors and Accruals- AccounlanLy Fees 4,068 6,568 1,100 369.418 520,720 Funds Representsd by: Unreslnded Fund Restrided Fund 305,396 64,022 401,343 119,377 369 418 620 720 For the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the CompaniesAct 2006 relatingto small companies. Dlrector's responslbilitle$ The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476; The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. These financial statements were approved bythe board of trustees and were authorized for issue. They are signed on behalf of the board by: Signed... Sally Inman (Interim Chair) Trustee Date 11" November 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1 Accounting pollcies 1.1 Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement on Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)- (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Stan(lard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102} and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement because the charity. as a small reporting entity. is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash flow st8tements" 1.2 Incoming resources All incoming resourc88 are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity: it is probable that the economic benefits 8ssociated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: income frorn donations or grants Is recognized when thefe is evidence of entitlement to the gift. receipt is probable. and its amount Can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognized when recelpt is probable and entitlement is established. income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless it 18 impractical to measure reliably. in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognized in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts 8re included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognized with the delivery of the contracted ser4ice. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent. in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
13 1.3 Resources expended Expenditure is recognized on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VATwhich cannot be fully recovered. and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates: expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events. noncharitabLe trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitsble aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. 1.4 Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor orthrough the terms of an appeal and f811 into one of two sub-classes.. restricted incomè funds or endowment funds. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. 1.5 Going concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
14 2 Detailed Income for tho year ended 31 March 2026 2025 . Notes Unf•$trlcted 2025 Restrlcted 2025 Total 2024 Totsl Incomlng Resources Donallons and Glfts Donats'ons Friends Scheme Fundraising Income 26.906 11,513 18,230 26,906 11,513 18.230 51,219 11,303 27 646 Income from Chaiitable Acovilies 2025 Unrestricted 2025 Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Total Awards for All Big Lottery City Bridge Tfust A(ts 435 P Minet TST Cosaraf Charilable London Community Fund (LCF) Reel Fund southwa Refuge Comm Fowm Anna Heinz Home Office Mercets Trustee Refugee Action MJGL Southwarf( Council United Sl Saviourfs Tfit Trust for London Refunds Income st George The Martyi The Hillcote Twst 11,259 153.085 12.840 3,595 33,378 200 10,000 12,500 5,000 470 1,832 30.000 54,949 11,259 153,085 12,840 3.595 33,376 200 10,000 12,500 5.000 470 1,832 30,000 54,949 75,484 8,200 1,820 32,370 100 19,447 10,000 34,600 31,516 32,874 79.090 23.750 12,753 3,190 84,264 28,250 84,264 26.250 5,000 5,000 424 619 365 194 Investment Incom• 2025 Unrnstrlctsd 2025 Restrlcted 2025 Tolal 2024 Total Bank Interest 472 472 5,266 5,266
15 Detsiled Charitable Expendilure forthe year ended 31 March 2026 Unrestrlcted Fund Restrlcted Fund Total 2025 ' Total 2024 Wages and salaries NIC + PAYE Employers pensions Renl Payroll expenses Covid Slewardlcleaning Equipments Insurance Accountancy fees SupeThision Refugee Adion grant Retund Telephone & Intemet Othei office costs Membership & Subs Travel Expenses Printino I Poslage I Stats'onery Food I Calering services Hardship Allowance Seajrity I Semce chgs Freelance l HR SeICes Volunteers Expenses Childcaiel Cieche rr SeiceS Events & A'tt.eS Training Professional fees Counsellingl Interprelation seNices Gardening Projed Bank charges Fundraising Costs Adve'sIngIPiomokn.0nal Sundry Expenses 72.224 7.391 1454 3,160 127 331,440 23,968 9,964 49,640 1,838 403,664 31,359 11,418 52,800 1,965 293,720 19,513 7,118 37,500 1,381 954 4,333 3,227 1,10D 3,420 4,614 3,227 1.500 409 5,023 3,227 1.500 4.360 8.598 4,628 3,697 1,534 1,765 2,188 8,711 15,936 16,811 6.673 3,520 6.490 2.340 15,946 1.647 4,847 13,598 4,377 126 565 475 48 4.360 6.598 2,533 2,170 766 1,132 1,876 2.095 1.527 768 633 313 8.711 6,551 16.362 2,286 3,300 3,837 934 5248 3,339 5,868 990 492 10,228 9,550 10,995 8,511 3,797 5,366 3,355 7,208 1,792 391 14,057 5,044 185 562 2,652 391 9,388 449 4.386 220 2,654 1,406 10,698 1.647 369 9,430 2,095 45 4.478 4,168 2,282 81 565 475 20 28 Totsl EXpendIre 157,863 479 974 467,039
16 6 Employees rèmuneration The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analyzed as follows: Total 2025 Total 2024 Wages and salaries PAYE costs Employer contribution to pension costs 403,664 31,359 11,418 446,441 293,720 19,513 7,118 320,351 The average head count of employees duilng the year was 17 (2024.15) analyzed as follows: 2025 Totsl 2024 Total Director Senior Managers Project Workers AdministratorlBookkeeper 13 13 17 15 No employee recelved employee beneflts of more than £60,000 durlng the year (2024: NII). Key Management Personnel Durlng the year total remuneration of £143.511 (2024: £50,422) was paid to key management personnel. 7 Trustees, Remuneratlon and Expenses None of the trustees received any emoluments during the year other than expenses.
17 8 Debtors 2025 2024 Accrued income Prepayments 126 3,200 3,326 91 91 9 CredltOTS 2025 ' 2024 Accruals-PAYEIPensions Accountancy Fees 4,068 1.500 1,100 1,100 10 Penslons and other post-retirement beneflts Deflned contributlon plans The amount recognlzed in Income or expendlture as an expense in relatlon to deflned contrlbutlon plan was £25.632 (2024: £18.859).
18 11 Analysis of charitable funds Asat 31 March 24 Asat Income Expenditure. 31 March 25 | Unr¢3trlcted Funds Oonats'ons Friends Scheme Fundraising Activities Interest Eamed Other Incoffle Sub total 98,686 50,165 138.187 507 1.000 26,906 11,513 18,230 5.266 107.201 18.392 61.678 105,799 5.728 50.618 45 15T863 192 597 Restrlcted Fundg Asat 31 March 24 Asat In¢om• Expendllure. 31 March 25 Acts 435 Awards foT AII Big Lottery City Bndge Tnst Home Office Gaffiekl Weston Foundab"on Cosaraf Charilable Tnsl Foi London Dethche Bank London Community Fund (LCF) Reel Fun(Y LCF Southwatk Refuge Comm Forum mer[5 Trustee Refugee Ath'on P Minet TST Sou1hwa¢k Council ijniled Sl Savioufs Trust Wakefield & Teuey MJGL St George The Martyr Anna Heinz Sub total 3,595 11.259 153.085 12,840 1,832 2,7go 5,564 179,173 12,840 2,041 5.695 5,575.07 31,664 {209) 200 200 382 826 10,000 7,455 5,000 44.165 64,924 34,058 63,215 28,483 1,383 626 1,001 10,000 12,500 5,000 30.000 54,949 33.376 64,264 26,250 5,045 17.369 9.975 18,493 24,477 2,244 3,204 17,811 25,526 11 15,202 490 15,202 3.856 5,000 470 424 619 1,634 469.90 66.669 121923 479 974 D•slgnatsd Funds 110,252 110,262 TOTAL 520,720 486,534 637.837 369.418