Contents
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| Introduction | 1 |
| Our Strategy | 3 |
| Oasis in 2025 | 7 |
| The Values | 8 |
| The Essentials | 9 |
| Health & Wellbeing | 10 |
| Targeted Support | 11 |
| Legal Support & Advocacy | 12 |
| Community Integration | 18 |
| The Wider Context | 22 |
| Financial Review | 24 |
| Structure, Governance & Management | 25 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 26 |
| Financial Statements | 27 |
Introduction
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Foreword by our Chair of Trustees
On behalf of the Board of Oasis let me first thank you for your interest in reading our 2025 annual report.
Oasis is a really special community – where those seeking sanctuary and support in South Wales find a warm Welsh welcome, help with life’s essentials, advice about how to navigate the days and weeks ahead, and a safe space to eat and share with others. Our community comprises so many people embodying our values of kindness, courage and integrity, including those seeking sanctuary and those who have found it, alongside our compassionate staff and hundreds of volunteers, our community partners, our funders and supporters. Thank you to each and every one of you for the part that you play. You are making a positive difference.
Last year, as for many previous years, the external environment has been turbulent, ever changing and often hostile towards those we support. I and my fellow Trustees are so humbled that throughout this period the committed staff team have been so effective in continuing undeterred and indeed have gone from strength to strength.
A major achievement in 2025 was the launch of our ten-year strategy – setting out what Oasis aims to do by 2035 and how it will prioritise resources and navigate the years ahead. This strategy is the product of thousands of hours of work by so many people – and we are most proud that our clients have coproduced it and their voices and views are evident throughout it. They are now implementing the first three-year phase of the strategy. Please enjoy learning more about this in the rest of this annual report.
The Trustees are of course responsible for governance and stewardship of the charity. In this respect I am pleased to tell you that 2025 was a year of considerable positive progress. The robust framework of operational, financial, safeguarding and risk management policies and procedures that were implemented in 2024 have matured well, and our financial health has improved demonstrably. In the financial section of this annual report you will see that we are close to our reserves target and will continue to progress in 2026.
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge how the Board of Trustees has also changed in 2025. Peter Sargent served as our Treasurer during the year and brought us so much wisdom at a critical time. I am now delighted that as he steps away our previous Treasurer Alison Yandall has agreed to rejoin us.
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We also welcomed three new Trustees to strengthen and diversify our skills base. Mana Baoosh and Terrence Ndlovu both have brought tangible lived experience of sanctuary seeker journeys to us and are giving so much back to their communities in this way. Misha Slough has also joined us with deep professional experience of practising in the field of asylum law. As we start 2026 Gail Duffy is also joining us to deepen our safeguarding and pastoral experience.
Let me end this introduction by thanking our staff team and every one of our volunteers for their wonderful work. Every day is brighter for hundreds of people seeking sanctuary here in Cardiff because of you. Diolch yn fawr.
Sally Jones-Evans, Chair of Trustees
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foreword by our Ceo
After 12 months of co-production involving over 250 clients as well as staff, trustees, volunteers and stakeholders, we were proud to launch our 10-year strategy on 1st May 2025 and can already demonstrate progress against the commitments we made to the Oasis community.
We have continued to make sure the absolute essentials were available - there were just under 19,000 visits to Oasis over the year by people from 71 countries who come for safety, welcome, and holistic support.
Demand for legal aid solicitors remains a top priority for people seeking sanctuary - we held just under 800 appointments to help people find a solicitor, helping towards one of the top priorities our community mentioned during the co-production process.
With hostility increasing towards people seeking sanctuary, at Oasis, we still provide many moments of joy and celebration. From dancing at Nowruz, to hosting the wider community during Refugee Week to visits from Santa at Christmas, there were plenty of parties in 2025.
Looking to the future, we now have a 3-year implementation plan in place for the 10-year strategy and are making sure we can hold ourselves accountable for our commitments. With widening dispersal leading to people living further from Cardiff and facing deeper isolation, we found ourselves in 2025 offering more remote support. A priority in 2026 will be exploring how we make sure those who can’t travel to Oasis still get the support they need. Another priority led by our strategy is to apply for accreditation with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) so we can better meet our clients’ needs by providing immigration advice that they can’t access elsewhere.
Oasis is a collective endeavour by everyone in our community, from staff to volunteers, partners and clients and I give my thanks to every single person who makes Oasis such a unique place.
Susie Ventris-Field, CEO
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Thank you to our funders, donors and supporters
The incredible impact your support on sanctuary seekers in Cardiff has, through funding, donations, fundraising and time, cannot be truly measured.
As an independent charity, Oasis would not exist to help the thousands of people we do without your kind generosity and continuing support. To every one of you, thank you from Oasis’ staff, trustees, clients and volunteers.
And to all our silent funders
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About oasis
Oasis is a community space in the heart of Cardiff, offering a warm Welsh welcome to around 2500 people seeking sanctuary (asylum seekers and refugees) per year across South Wales. We empower them to reach their aspirations for themselves and their families by providing;
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education and career pathways
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community integration activities to build relationships at Oasis and in their local communities
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opportunities to influence the services and systems that impact their lives
Our commitment to co-production ensures that everything we undertake is shaped by the needs and voices of those we support, making them central to all that we do.
As people from across the Oasis community achieve their dreams, they make countless contributions to the economy, society and culture in Wales.
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OASIS IN 2025: AT A GLANCE
To help keep everyone safe, we installed a new security system Supported people in the Oasis community to respond to Cardiff Council’s budget consultation
January
27 young people took part in a One World Choir workshop to support their wellbeing
39 people took part in a cooking workshop to build kitchen and English skills
Gave evidence to the Social Justice Committee about community cohesion
february
Families enjoyed a mobile planetarium at Oasis during the half term
Nowruz party at Oasis with nearly 200 people eating and dancing together
Trained Transport for Wales staff in refugee awareness
march
Exhibition of Oasis Blancott project at St Fagans
Met with MP Alex Barros Curtis to discuss challenges for Sanctuary Seekers
Over 150 people joined us for an Eid meal
Presented at FAW’s Stronger Together conference about Oasis’ volunteer-led football team
April
Launched our 10-year strategy! Another 29 people completed a cooking workshop
may
All staff took Glitter Cymru training to improve our inclusive approach for LGBTQ+ sanctuary seekers
Co-created manifesto priorities for the 2026 Senedd elections
Started Oasis Running Club
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170 community members came together for Refugee Week lunch
Attended Cardiff Pride for the first time
Mind-Spring research published showing effectiveness of programme for wellbeing of asylum seekers
Oasis and Y Gambas band went to Tafwyl!
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OASIS IN 2025 AT A GLANCE
Completed Tigrinya language Parent and Child Journey
July
28 kitchen volunteers trained in food hygeine
Client Strategy Steering group and Childcare Network meeting launched with partners
Y Gambas Band performed atLlangollen Festival
17 young people went to Bad Guys 2 and nine young women went to Swansea with the Dreamers project.
Young people walked to Devil’s Pulpit with the Dreamers project for One World Choir Walk and Sing session
august
Completed assessments for Cardiff and Vale College to run ESOL classes at Oasis
Dentaid saw 22 sanctuary seekers in urgent need of dental care over 2 days at Oasis
3 new trustees joined the Oasis Board including 2 with experience of being Oasis clients
september
Held a crochet session at youth group for World Mental Health Day
28 Children watched Encanto at a film screening at Oasis during half term
3 young people presented their experiences of accessing mental health support at a psychology conference
October
Contributed evidence to the COVID-19 enquiry
November
Attended Sanctuary in the Senedd
Three Christmas parties - one for young people, one for children and another for everyone!
December
Employees from Admiral and CatSci volunteered over Christmas
Oasis Values
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Our values
Our co-produced values sit at the heart of everything we do at Oasis. This includes offering a warm Welsh welcome to everyone. This sometimes means offering activities to specific groups such as young people, families or women.
"If you have lost your way, they are here to help you. Maybe you don't know what to do, and they can be your mentor and show you many ways, and you can choose.”
Dreamers is a partnership project with Oasis, TGP Cymru and Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service for 16-25-year-old people seeking sanctuary.
The Dreamers project has been running a joint youth group with a predominately male demographic. Many young women who were referred to the project feel uncomfortable in male-dominated environments. In the summer of 2025, a specific request from Cardiff Children’s Services to support newly arrived Vietnamese girls allowed the team to create a dedicated, female-only space - the Girls’ Group.
Through a co-production model, the girls helped design the programme themselves, opting for sessions in local coffee shops and trips to Swansea and St Fagans rather than the standard youth group setting. These activities, ranging from coffee and crocheting workshops to theatre visits, served as a platform for 19 participants to build deep friendships and discuss future ambitions, such as nursing careers. This initiative has successfully re-engaged young women and provided them with a sense of dignity; as one participant shared, these sessions prove that the project takes care of them and ensures they are not forgotten. The ‘Girls Only’ group is now a permanent feature of the project. “‘I loved spending time just girls, was so nice and funny. I want to do this more. It's better when it's just girls.’
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THE ESSENTIALS
Our Essentials work includes supporting health and wellbeing, making sure people are listened to, have a safe, warm space, healthy food and other basics (digital access, sanitary products, toiletries and bikes). We provide access to legal support and advocacy so people get the services and support they are entitled to.
Oasis has changed my life. It helps me, it stops me being bored, I meet friendly people, no racists here...The Oasis people are very kind and good, they support me in my bad time.”
Food and basics visits by 3,229 people from 71 countries to Oasis - a safe, warm, social space with free digital access 18,989 hot, healthy meals prepared and served by our team of staff and 36 regular volunteers 28,892 food bank vouchers 93 donated toiletry packs distributed to clients issued 828 dentist appointments in Christmas gifts for adults and 22 partnership with Dentaid 210 children
dentist appointments in partnership with Dentaid
“One moment that stands out to me was when Oasis helped my family by providing a pushchair for my daughter who has a walking disability. Before that, it was very difficult for me to take her to hospital appointments because she gets tired quickly and I could not always afford transport.”
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Health & wellbeing
Beyond providing a safe and welcoming space, at Oasis we support health and wellbeing through listening and giving time, fun trips and activities and targeted mental health and wellbeing support.
On site activities in 2025 included crochet and knitting, guitar and drumming groups, women’s health and beauty and movement sessions, health workshops and family activities during the school holidays. There were also many off-site trips and a weekly joint youth group with TGP Cymru.
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Mind-Spring cohorts in 7 languages with 103 individuals
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mental heath 1:1 appointments delivered as part of Dreamers Project
participants in health workshops
attendances at joint youth group 620
We also regularly deliver Mind-Spring, a course delivered in mother tongue by trainers with lived experience. MindSpring is a holistic and meaningful programme that increases the psychological well-being of the participants by supporting them to think positively about their life in the UK and realise their potential.
people came on trips, including 131 children 574
"I found humanity in this place. I come every day with dignity."
Mind-Spring participant: “Very useful. Good starting point for me to start and go ahead. Gave me purpose. Reminded me of things I forgot; the action of coming to sessions, attending, interacting, etc.. made me realise that everything is okay and I can get myself together and go ahead or restart.”
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targeted support
We recognise that some groups at Oasis need targeted support. At the moment, we run specific activities for women, for families and, as part of the Dreamers project, for young people aged 16-25.
The Dreamers - 16-25 year olds
260 young people are registered with the Dreamers project. Young people sit on the advisory panel to make key decisions on the project and every person has a chance to share their ideas for the activities they want to do. The project provides one to one support, group activities, mental health support and opportunities for young people to make a difference to the services and systems that impact on their mental health and wellbeing. “I learned how I can shape my future with my own hands, even if the path is difficult.” Dreamers participant
260 young people
women only
Ladies who latte
Women-only spaces and activities are really important for Oasis clients. As well as the women only area in the hall, we have weekly health and beauty and movement sessions, and monthly Ladies who Latte meet ups in a local cafe.
families
As well as Parent and Child journey, we arrange fun activities and trips during school holidays. Our partnership Childcare Project with Seren in the Community and Railway Gardens, is led by a steering group of parents, and helps to imrpove childcare provision in the area.
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Wellbeing activities at Youth Group
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Legal support & advocacy
Our clients know that if they are struggling to access the services and support they need, Oasis will help. Our biggest demand is access to solicitors - we find solicitors who are taking on legal aid immigration cases, make referrals and help clients provide the relevant paperwork . Our case work also includes supporting access to other essential services and doing everything we can to ensure clients are safe
case study
At 84 years old, after two decades in Cardiff, one of our newest community members found herself in a position no one should face: homeless, without documents and destitute after being left alone by her family.
Her journey changed when another asylum seeker told her, "Go to Oasis." Since walking through our doors, her life has been transformed. Through support from us and the Welsh Refugee Council she now has a safe place to live and the financial support she deserves. But beyond the paperwork, she found a home. She now joins us every weekday for a hot lunch, trading the loneliness of the streets for the warmth of friendship.
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appointments to help clients to find solicitors
approximate success rate for finding legal aid solicitors
case work appointments for 995 individuals
clients supported out of immediate danger
external referrals and signposting
“I feel so comfortable and safe now.” Client after emergency support
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digital access
As part of Cardiff’s Hypercity Network, we were delighted to receive free fiberoptic broadband for life from Elevate. Clients can use the free wi-fi to communicate with their friends and families, solicitors and other vital services.
We also partnered to support the development of digital skills. Dow generously provided tablets with training on use and online safety to 12 Oasis clients over the course of three sessions. This was part of a wider Dow initiative to improve digital access for groups in society who struggle to access and use online technology.
One of our clients shared that, “It helps me, as I can get the educational books on the tablet, so it helps me with my studies."
Issayas Tsegay: “It was truly a joyful experience. The recipients highly valued the training and materials we provided. I would gladly do it again in a heartbeat.
We partnered with Global Digital Equity CIC who provided digital skills training at Oasis. Director, Amara, said: “Working with Oasis has been a very positive and memorable experience.
We especially appreciated how responsive you and your team were even during our evening sessions that ran until 8pm. Communication was clear and timely, and the safety and wellbeing of both participants and facilitators were clearly prioritised, creating a comfortable and secure learning environment.
“Beyond the sessions, the warmth and sense of community at Oasis really stood out. Sharing lunch together added a special touch to the experience.”
The average satisfaction score for the course was 4.61 out of 5, with 84% of participants giving the highest rating. All participants said they would recommend the training to others, and everyone found the materials easy to understand.
Many said they feel more confident using technology and more aware of online safety.“
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Fundraising for Oasis
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Fundraising for oasis
Fundraisers are a great way to support Oasis, and donations through appeals and events ensured we were able to raise funds in lots of different ways.
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£13,000 raised by 28 runners in the Cardiff Half marathon
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raised by CEO and Deputy CEO running a 100-mile ultra marathon through the Welsh mountains
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raised by local schools and church groups through bake sales, mufty days, sponsored walks and much more...
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raised by Art Market Cardiff, in collaboration with Printed Festival and artist Aidan Saunders, between June and August 2025
£500
raised by Peculiar Productions
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raised during the Insole Court Christmas Carol event
Careers & Education
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careers & education
Our careers and education programme supports people in our community to reach their aspirations for themselves and their families. Key ingredients of the programme include:
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English and Welsh language sessions School registration support, including into Welsh Medium options
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Education and careers one to one and group support Identifying education and careers pathways, supporting people through those pathways, and providing information to employers and educators about how they can improve accessibility for people seeking sanctuary
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education and employment session attendances
parents attending information sessions while we provided childcare access with Seren in the Community
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education and employment pathways mapped
people and 827 hours of volunteering elsewhere in the wider community
Dow provided funding so we could provide employment drop-in sessions and peer support. Role models with migration experience shared their career journeys and gave advice on how other refugees could overcome barriers to success in the UK jobs market
“My hope for the future is to build a stable life for my family and support my daughters in getting a good education. I am currently volunteering in the kitchen, which is helping me learn new skills and be part of the community. When I receive permission to work, I hope to find a job and continue supporting my family.”
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Welsh medium education - case study
Adiam is originally from Eritrea and Awati, who grew up in Sudan, first engaged with us seeking help with school registration. Adiam chose the Welsh-medium route for Awati, who, having already acquired Tigrinya, Arabic and English, enthusiastically embraced learning Welsh. Awati flourished at Ysgol Mynydd Bychan, having transitioned there from Ysgol Glan Morfa. He developed fluency in Welsh and a strong attachment to the school community.
When Awati and Adiam received their right to remain they were relocated to temporary hotel accommodation, a significant distance from his school. Donations from supporters allowed us to provide Adiam with weekly bus passes so he could continue his daily attendance at Ysgol Mynydd Bychan without disruption.
This support preserved his sense of routine, maintained his excellent progress in the Welsh language and protected his connection to a school he dearly loves during a period of considerable uncertainty for the family.
English for families
In August 2025 Oasis was awarded a contract by Vale of Glamorgan local authority to deliver English as a Second Language (ESOL) to families evacuated from Afghanistan.
Oasis had previously provided the same service to people under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme launched by the UK government and led by the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office to provide a dedicated, safe route for Afghan citizens who worked with or for the UK Government in Afghanistan and were at risk of reprisals.
Each weekday Oasis teachers held morning and afternoon English classes for young people and adults - initially around 114 people aged 16 and over.
Learners took to their studies with enthusiasm and many have now taken their language skills to new homes across the UK
Community integration
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community integration
Beach Cleaning at Southerndown as part of Action Asylum project
Integration workshops
Our most established integration workshop is the Parent and Child Journey which supports parents to adapt to parenting in the UK, taking a child-centred approach. We’ve also run introduction to Cardiff sessions for new arrivals as part of the Dreamers project. The volunteer-run football club for children is also great for integration.
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Parent and Child journey courses with 73 participants
integration workshops
clients volunteered for other organisations from beach clearning to tree planting
When the children first joined Oasis, many of them were quiet, shy, and unsure of how to get involved. However, once we introduced the football project and informed the parents, the children responded with great enthusiasm — many saying “Yes, please!” and attending the sessions regularly since then.
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parents involved in Oasis Junior Football community and around 32 children regularly attended sessions
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Here are a few of the activities where Oasis clients volunteered across the community as part of the Action Asylum project:
National trust - Dyffryn Gardens
A group of clients visited National Trust Cymru at Dyffryn Gardens to explore the grounds and take part in volunteering activities supporting garden maintenance in preparation for planting. Clients also received a presentation about the site's history and its environmental work. The visit introduced clients interested in volunteering to the roles available at the Trust. The day was successful and enjoyable for all, with positive feedback from the National Trust team, who praised the clients’ hard work and contribution.
climate action
Partnership with the SAFE Foundation
barista training
Oasis clients have successfully completed barista training sessions, learning new skills, building confidence, and working towards future goals. Some participants brought extensive experience from the coffee industry in their home countries, while others embraced the chance to develop entirely new skills.
Clients expressed a strong desire to give back to those who have supported them while seeking sanctuary here in Cardiff by volunteering as baristas at Oasis and in the SAFE Foundation charity coffee shop. This created a welcoming environment for clients to practise their English, connect with our community, and gain meaningful work experience.
Volunteering at Dyffrn Gardens: “It was an absolute pleasure to meet everybody last week. Our team were really impressed with how much work your clients completed!" National Trust staff member
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Volunteering at oasis
At Oasis, volunteers are an essential part of our community including:
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First Contact: Volunteers staff our reception and conduct initial triages, ensuring every client feels welcomed and supported from day one.
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Essential Services: Under staff supervision, volunteers prepare and serve daily hot lunches at 12:30 pm, providing vital nourishment to our community.
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Wellbeing & Education: From ESOL tutoring to Mind-Spring sessions, volunteers provide the linguistic and emotional support necessary for client integration.
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Cultural & Social Connection: Our creative workshops and celebratory events (like St. David’s Day and EID) thrive on the diverse skills and energy our volunteers bring.
With 329 volunteers contributing an incredible 18,000 hours in 2025, their dedication allows Oasis to provide the high-quality, compassionate care our clients deserve.
Terrence’s story:
There was a time when I was going through some difficulties, when one of the staff members at Oasis noticed and advised me to register for Mind-Spring at Oasis. I'm lucky that I did as that's when things started to change for the better. As soon as I finished Mind-Spring, I started volunteering at Oasis on the reception, which I still do and I am now an Oasis Trustee, which allows me to share my experience and influence the direction of the charity. I’m also involved in my local community and started attending my local church.
Volunteer-led arts
The Wider Context
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the wider context
public attitudes, community and Welsh welcome
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school engagements reaching around 6000
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46 primary school children
attended 2 asylum 9 process training sessions
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corporate volunteer events with 4 companies
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community events
Our work within the Cardiff community is a vital part of our work. We work closely with local schools to share age-appropriate information about the asylum process.
Also vital are events that bring the local community together with the Oasis community which we did throughout the year. From circus workshops to choirs to trips, we brought people together, challenged some myths, and had a lot of fun!
“It was an unforgettable evening filed with joy and laughter…events like these are a reminder of the power of community and the importance of coming together to share moments of joy.” Fiery Jacks attendee
school feedback
“The clarity of information you provided was outstanding. You broke down complex topics and addressed common misconceptions, helping our students better understand the realities faced by refugees.. Your myth-busting segment was particularly impactful, encouraging critical thinking and fostering empathy in our learners… The suggestions you have offered have sparked meaningful discussions and motivated our students and staff to explore ways we could make a tangible difference.” Cristyn Harris, Ton yr Ywen Primary
The Wider Context
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We held a week-long programme of events during Refugee Week welcoming 587 visitors from 44 countries to Oasis. The celebration brought together asylum seekers, refugees, local residents, school children and partners.
refugee week
A highlight was our community meal on 19 June which showcased global cuisines prepared by volunteers and clients from across our community:
South American roast chicken Indian curry stew Iranian saffron rice Fresh seasonal salad Turkish delight Dubai cheesecake
180 members of the community came together to enjoy the meal!
Refugee Week is also about partnerships and we worked with Safe Foundation to hold a coffee and music morning in the Oasis garden and a film screening in partnership with Chapter Arts Centre to show No-one is Illegal .
social media
Another part of our work to help the public understand the situation of people seeking sanctuary is to share facts, dispel myths and talk about the amazing things the Oasis community is doing in our social media.
Instagram: 765 new followers (4485 in total). - 21% increase
LinkedIn: 916 followers - 55% increase Facebook: 390 new follows (5013 in total) - 11% increase.
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music and festivals - CASE study
The four original members of The Gambas first met in Bristol after traveling from The Gambia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Dispersed to Cardiff, they immediately sought out music classes, a request that led to the formation of this fabulous group. Y Gambas have played significant public cultural events across Cardiff this year at Splottfest, Cardiff and Vale Black History Month and Tafwyl.
They've taken their message and music to the highest levels, performing at The Senedd for the UN Refugee Agency event, participating in the prestigious Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2025, and rocking the stage at the City of Sanctuary event at the Sherman Theatre.
Their reach extends far beyond the city limits. The band captivated audiences at the iconic Llangollen International Festival and the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
True to their community origins, Y Gambas are passionately committed to giving back. They actively support and mentor newcomers, ensuring the beat keeps going for future musicians. Most recently, they have expanded their line-up by recruiting two fantastic new members, further diversifying their incredible talents and broadening their musical range.
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policy and services
We regularly feedback informally to services about the issues our clients face, but also provide opportunities for those we work with to respond to consultations and evidence-gathering sessions directly, and collect their ideas for our response.
consultations responded to including views from across the Oasis community
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people seeking sanctuary supported to develop their skills and confidence as change 145 makers
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National media stories including BBC and Big Issue featuring Oasis 4 clients
8 Letters to politicians about the bigissues impacting our clients
Manifesto asks from Oasis
We wanted to identify with our clients what their priorities were for the Senedd elections in 2026. So, we gathered views from clients, explaining what matters are devolved and asking them to prioritise.
Following this, we developed a manifesto brief which we have been able to share and speak about with policiticians from several political parties across the year.
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financial review
Oasis has continued to strengthen its financial position during the year ending 31 December 2025. Total income for the year was £877k. While this was reduced from £1,355k in 2024, the majority of this difference was due to the receipt of a large capital grant in 2024. Excluding capital grant funding, income remained stable across most other areas. Catering income ceased following the theft of the catering trailer in April. Total funds fell slightly to £845k (2024: £861k); this was primarily a phasing adjustment resulting from a lower level of unspent restricted project grants at year end.
Most notable is the significant strengthening of unrestricted reserves balance to £79k (2024: £34k deficit). While this improvement was partly due to a prior year adjustment, it primarily reflects a significant improvement in securing unrestricted grants and recovering core costs from restricted grants. The improved position now nearly meets the charity’s reserves policy and creates greater strategic resilience, enabling the charity to provide increased continuity of service and develop a wider range of initiatives. A continued focus on securing unrestricted funding will be a focus in 2026.
reserves policy
The Trustees have set a policy with a medium-term goal to hold an unrestricted reserve sufficient to restructure or dissolve the Charity in the event of an unexpected loss of income, or inability to balance our income and expenditure. On the basis of our current operating costs, the target reserves policy is set at £85,665 of unrestricted reserves. Following significant effort, the 2025 result moves us significantly closer to this reserves level. The Reserves Policy is reviewed annually as a minimum and more regularly should circumstances require (for example, an increase or decrease in our annual turnover, or any material change in our activities). The next review is scheduled for quarter 3 in 2026.
risk management policy
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks. A Risk Management Policy outlines the charity's overall approach to managing risk. As part of this, the Risk Register is reviewed at every Finance and Risk Committee Meeting and Trustee meeting.
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structure, governance & management
Governance update
We were delighted to appoint three new trustees during 2025, including two who have experience as Oasis clients.
We reported one historical safeguarding incident to the Charity Commission and no further action was deemed necessary.
Governing document & organisational structure
Oasis (1158195) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and is controlled by its governing document - a written constitution. The CIO was registered on 8 August 2014. On 31 July 2023, the assets, liabilities and activities were transferred into the CIO from the previous unincorporated trust (charity number 1131306). We updated the constitution in 2025 to enable the charity to meet its objects in Wales (not just Cardiff).
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees are appointed at a general meeting. The members of the charity (who are the trustees) may, by ordinary resolution, appoint a trustee. Trustees are appointed and hold office until the next Annual General Meeting. If not re-appointed, they should vacate office. New trustees are given an induction to the organisation and their responsibilities.
Key management personnel & pay
The key management personnel at Oasis are the CEO and Deputy CEO. One staff member recieves gross benefits of more than £60,000. Trustees are not paid. We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Reference & administrative details
Registered charity number: 1158195 Principal address 69B Splott Road Cardiff CF24 2BW
Trustees
S A Jones-Evants (appointed 29.2.24) - Chair P J Sargent (resigned 31.12.25) - treasurer R Matus E S C McAlpine M Ash-Edwards H Shadad (resigned 27.03.26) Dr E R Morgan T F Ndlovu (appointed 7.7.2025) M Slough (appointed 7.7.2025) M Baoosh (appointed 7.7.2025) A Yandall (appointed 27.1.2026) - treasurer G A M Duffy (appointed 5.2.2026)
Auditor
Bevan Buckland LLP (Statutory Auditors) Ground Floor Cardigan Hose Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
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Statement of trustees responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).
Under charity law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they 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 income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and The Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 4th June 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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Mrs S A Jones-Evans - Trustee
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Report of the indepedent auditors to the trustees of oasis
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Oasis (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility 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 the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
the information given in the Report of the Trustees is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or
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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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enquiring of management, including obtaining and reviewing support documentation, concerning the company's policies and procedures relating to: identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance; detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
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internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
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discussing among the engagement team how and where fraud might occur in the Financial Statements and any potential indicators of fraud; and obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company operates in, focusing on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the Financial Statements or that had a fundamental effect on the operations of the company, The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act and relevant tax legislation.
In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
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reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations; enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims; performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
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reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with HMRC;
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n addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments;
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assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and
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evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
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We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
Bevan Buckland Audit Ltd is eligible for appointment as auditor of the Charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Bevan Buckland Audit Ltd (Statutory Auditors) Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
Date: 23 June 2026
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Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2025
34 BALANCE SHEET 2025 Total funds 2024 Tolal funds 88 restaltd unrestn.cted fvnds Reslri¢tod funds Notes FIXEO ASSETS Tarvjible 888èts 13 562,211 562,211 558,084 CURRENT ASSET8 Debtors Cash al bank and In hand 14 30,219 101,597 13,017 237,642 43,236 339,239 48,557 376,134 131.816 250,659 382.475 424,691 CREDITORS Amounts lalllng due vAthln y•ar 15 140,143} 146,9751 187,1181 11C6,4401 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 91,673 318245 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABIUTIES 853.884 203,684 857,568 876,329 CREDITORS Amounts lalling due aftor mor• thgn Or y•ar 18 (12,5581 112,5581 114,4181 NEf ASSETS 641,326 203 684 845 010 861911 FUNDS Unrestricted fund8 Restricl8d lunds 18 641,326 307,699 TOTAL FUNDS 861,911 4th June 2026 The flnanclal 3talèrnnts wor8 appffjved bythe 8oard of Tru81888 and aulhod8ed for188u8 on............................................. wefe Signed on ils bghall by: S A JoneB•Evans- Truste
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cash flow statement for the year ended 31 december 2025
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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Charity information
Oasis is a charitable incorporated organisation. The principal office is 698 Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2BW.
Going concern
The trustees have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis as they believe the charity will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
In the prior year, the charity reported a deficit on unrestricted funds. During the current year, the trustees identified that certain expenditure relating to a restricted fixed asset had been incorrectly charged to unrestricted funds in the prior period. This has been corrected by way of a prior year adjustment, resulting in a restatement of the comparative figures.
Following this adjustment, and taking into account the unrestricted surplus generated in the current year, the trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate unrestricted resources to meet its obligations as they fall due.
The trustees have reviewed the charityís forecasts, funding position and ongoing activities and consider that there are no material uncertainties that cast significant doubt on the charityís ability to continue as a going concern.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to make estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenditure. These estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other relevant factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The following areas involve a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements:
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Useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets: The charity reviews the estimated useful lives of assets annually to ensure they remain appropriate.
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Impairment of assets: Judgement is applied in assessing whether there are indicators of impairment and in estimating the recoverable amount of assets.
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Recognition of income: Judgement is required in determining when income from donations, grants, and contracts should be recognised, particularly where conditions are attached.
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Asset valuations: Where assets are not measured at cost, or where there is evidence of impairment, the trustees make estimates of fair value or recoverable amount. This may involve the use of external valuations, market data, or internal assessments of value in use.
The trustees believe that the estimates and judgements used are reasonable and appropriate to the charityís circumstances.
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Donations
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
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I ncome
Grants
Incoming resources from charitable activities includes income received under contract or where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specific performance conditions. This income is recognised as the related services are provided and there is entitlement, probability of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Income is deferred when the amounts received are in advance of the performance of the service or event to which they relate.
Rental Income
Income from room hire is recognised on an accruals basis when the hire has taken place. Income received in advance is deferred and income earned but not yet received is accrued.
Support Services
Income from support services, included within other trading activities, is recognised on an accruals basis as the services are provided. Income received in advance is deferred and income earned but not yet received is accrued.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs relating to the furtherance of the charity's objectives as stated in the trustees report and their associated support costs.
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Support costs included central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice
Raising funds
Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the charity's members in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor. These funds are for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area of purpose.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life as follows:
F reehold property: 50 years Plant & Machinery: 25 years Fixtures & Fittings: 6 years Motor Vehicles: 5 years
Capitalisation policy
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised where the cost exceeds £2,000. Below this level, the items are expensed through the income and expenditure account.
Impairment of Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are reviewed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. If there is an indication that an asset may be impaired, the charity estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. The recoverable amount is the higher of the assetís fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.
For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). If the recoverable amount of an asset is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. The resulting impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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Tangible fixed assets
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Financial Activities
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities unless the charity has the right to offset and intends to do so.
Financial Instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities that qualify as basic financial instruments under FRS 102. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Financial assets comprise cash and cash equivalents and trade and other debtors. Financial liabilities comprise trade and other creditors and loans.
Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.
The charity has no material exposure to interest rate risk, currency risk or credit risk.
Employee Benefits
Short-term employee benefits, including wages, salaries, paid annual leave and sick leave, are recognised as an expense in the period in which the employees render service to the charity. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employeeís services are received.
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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42 10. STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 as resiated Wages and 8alarl&s 578.084 580.012 578.084 580,012 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2025 2024 as reststed 24 Office St8ff 24 Employees eamlng > £60k Ong employeg re¢givod gross bengfits of more th8n £60,00012024'. NII). K•y Mnq•ment P•rnonnol T8 gross ben8fits received by key management personnel lolalled £109,84312024'. £89,710). RUndan¢Y and temilnatlon costs Durfng the year, the charfty mado redundancy payments lotslllng £NII (2024.. £1.574). 11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTinE8 Unr•strfcle fund8 ResMct8d nds Total nds ¥s rastst8d INCOME ANO ENDOWMENTS FROM Donats'ons and legacies 80,711 2,432 83,143 Charltable actlvlti Chad¢8ble A¢bvill¥s 2.504 960,689 1.167,193 Olher tr8dlng a¢tlvrtlo8 Inv88trnent income 67.178 37.748 67,178 37,748 Tot•1 392,141 963,121 1,355,262 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 26.621 12,423 39,044 Charlt•bl• •ctSvlti Ch8dtablè A¢llvitles 314.533 807,334 Total 341.154 619,757 0,911 NET INCOME Tran•f•rs ts•t•n fund• 50,987 317.938 343,364 317,938} 394,351 N•t mov•m•nt In funds 368.925 25.426 394,351 RECONCILIATION OF FUNOS Totsl lunds broughl lorw8rd {61.2261 528,786 467,5ffJ) TOTAL FUNOS CARRIED FORWARO 307.699 554,212 861,911
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Designated capital fund
During the year, a transfer of £271,870 was made from various restricted capital funds to an unrestricted designated capital fund following fulfilment of the relevant grant conditions.
The restricted capital funding was applied in full in accordance with the purposes specified by the funder, and upon completion of the grant conditions the related funds ceased to be subject to restriction. The net book value was therefore transferred to unrestricted funds, designated by the trustees, to reflect its ongoing use of the Charity's capital assets.
A transfer of £290,341 was also made during the year from general unrestricted funds to a designated unrestricted capital reserve representing the remaining net book value of unrestricted assets.
The transfers to the designated capital reserve does not restrict the use of the underlying funds but reflects the trustee' intention to support the ongoing use of the Charity's assets.
Other transfers
A transfer of £4,526 was made during the year from restricted funds to unrestricted funds to correct misclassifications of restricted expenditure to general funds that occurred in prior periods. As the amount was immaterial, the correction has been processed in the current year.There is no impact on total funds.
Restricted funds
The National Lottery (Big Lottery) People and Places - Funding was provided for a catering and hospitality program called The Plate. Project complete.
Blancott - Funding provided by National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project teaching people seeking sanctuary to sew and tailor. The project is funded in arrears, so the deficit will be paid upon submission of the final report in 2026.
Mind Our Future/ Dreamers project - Mind Our Future is a partnership project involving Oasis, TGP Cymru and Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service (CAVHIS), with young people working as equal partners to design and influence better mental health and wellbeing services for future generations. It is a multi-year project with funding paid in advance, hence the balance carried into 2026.
Cardiff Council Period Poverty - Funding to purchase sanitary products and underwear for clients. Funding available to spend until March 2026.
CFIW - Croeso Fund - To support the mental health and wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees, helping them to build resilience and integrate in the UK. Project complete.
Task Force Trust - Action Asylum - funding used for a funded worker to connect asylum seekers with local communities, volunteering together to improve their neighbourhood and the environment.
Children in need - Integration - This grant was awarded to support initiatives aimed at improving the integration of children and young people from diverse backgrounds into community life. The funding enables the charity to deliver targeted programmes that promote inclusion, build social connections, and enhance emotional wellbeing among beneficiaries. The project is funded in advance, hence the balance carried into 2026.
Church of the Latter Day Saints - Funding for food and bicycle equipment providing essentials for clients. Funded in advance hence the balance carried into 2026.
Clothworkers Foundation - Capital Grant - Capital funding to replace the small hall roof. Project complete.
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Integration Moondance - This funding supports programmes that foster integration through education, community engagement, and wellbeing activities. The grant is restricted and must be used in line with the Foundation's objectives, which include the prevention or relief of poverty, supporting child welfare, improving health outcomes, and raising educational standards. The project is funded from July-June a year in advance hence the balance carried into 2026.
National Lottery Community Fund - People and Places 3 (3 Plat Mawr) - Developing cooking skills and providing a daily hot, health lunch to people seeking sanctuary. The overspend in 2025 will be resolved through match funding food costs in 2026, when we expect to conclude the project within the budget.
Small Integration Projects - Small grants from Sports Wales for sports equipment, No Fit State for arts and crafts activities and The Screwfix Foundation funded improvements to our disabled toilet. The balance carried into 2026 is to pay the invoice for the final work on the disabled toilet which is expected early in 2026.
Small Kitchen Projects - Small grant from Oakdale Trust to support the cafe.
Task Force Trust - Action Asylum - Action Asylum provides opportunities for asylum seekers and locals to volunteer alongside each other to improve their environment and neighbourhood. It promotes integration, shared learning and conservation. Project complete.
TNL Emergency Fund - Additional income for The National Lottery to respond to increasingly hostile environment for clients and staff, including funding a receptionist to improve security and additional mental health and wellbeing support for staff and clients. Project complete.
Big Lottery - Awards for All - Project to alleviate misconceptions about asylum seekers and refugees and to develop community cohesion, strengthening partnerships in the local community. Project complete.
Taith - International adult learning exchange project to improve our approach to participatory ESOL.
Band - Y Gambas - Income generated by bookings for the Oasis Y Gambas band which will be used to fund band activities as required.
Cardiff Council - Shared Prosperity Fund - Capital funding to replace the main roof and install solar panels. Project complete.
Cardiff Council - Security Fund - Funding to improve the security of the building following threats to charities working in the asylum and refugee sector.
National Grid - Blanket Coverage - Funding for heated blankets for clients and improvements to the heating system at Oasis. Funding received in advance to be spent by 31st March 2026.
Welsh Government - Anti-Poverty - This funding supports improvements to childcare in the local area through a parent steering group, childcare network and increases to childcare provision. Funding received in advance hence the balance carried into 2026.
Restricted projects concluded in 2024
Big Lottery minibus - Funding to purchase a mini bus. Project complete.
Big Lottery People and Places - Plate Project: Funding for daily hot meal and catering including training for asylum seekers and refugees. Project complete.
Comic Relief - Funding for the salary of two caseworkers to support ongoing demand. Project complete.
National Grid - Funding to overcome fuel poverty by opening as a warm space and distributing warm home packs. Project complete.
Comic Relief Housing project - In partnership with Tai Pawb, Housing Justice Cymru, Welsh Refugee Council and The Wallich. This is to develop strategies to ensure that housing for those moving on and have no access to public funds are supported and given suitable options. Project complete.
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TFW Funding - Green Spaces - Capital funding to develop the Oasis garden. Project complete.
Nationwide BS Housing Funding - Funding towards the salary of the Housing Officer to support people with housing issues. Project complete.
Moondance Outreach - Funding to support an outreach program to help sanctuary seekers to integrate. Project complete.
19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025.
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