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Company Registration No. 09899830 (England and Wales)

ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS

Page
Company information 3
Directors’ report 4
Income statement 5
Statement of fnancial position 6
Notes to the accounts 7
Detailed proft and loss account 8

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ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES COMPANY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Directors Jacqueline Freeman Marian Hammersley Field Elizabeth Lincoln Elizabeth Ann Needham Farhat Zia Company Number 09899830 (England and Wales) Registered Office 4 Oldfield Road London Colney Hertfordshire AL2 1JA

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ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES (COMPANY NO: 09899830 ENGLAND AND WALES) DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Principal activity

The principle activity of the company for the year under review was the collection and distribution of emergency aid for refugees from war, oppression, natural disasters, climate change, and those being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, or membership of a particular social group or political opinion.

Directors

The following directors held office during the whole of the period:

Elizabeth Needham Farhat Zia Jacqueline Freeman Marian Hammersley Field Elizabeth Lincoln

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

Signed on behalf of the board of directors

............................................................................ Elizabeth Needham Director

Approved by the board on: 28 July 2025

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ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES

INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Turnover
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Distibution costs
Administrative expenses
Operating profit
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
Tax on profit on ordinary activities		 2024
£
36,598
(32,077)
4,521
(234)
(624)
3,663
3,663
-
3,663		 2023
£
20,508
(16,632)
3,876
(525)
(1,389)
1,962
1,962
-
1,962

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ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Current assets
Inventories
Cash at bank and in hand

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Net assets

Capital and reserves
Profit and loss account
Shareholders' funds		 2024
£
6,500
5,961
12,461
-
12,461
12,461
0
12,461
12,461
12,461		 2023
£
6,500
2,298
8,798
-
8,798
8,798
0
8,798
8,798
8,798

For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities.

The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 28 July 2025 and were signed on its behalf by

Elizabeth Needham Director

Company Registration No. 09899830

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ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Statutory information

St Albans for Refugees is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 09899830. The registered office is 4 Oldfield Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire AL2 1JA

2 Compliance with accounting standards

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.

3 Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.

Presentation currency

The accounts are presented in £ sterling.

Turnover

Turnover represents the value, net of VAT and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.

Going concern

After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

4 Average number of employees

During the year the average number of employees was 0 (2023: 0)

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ST ALBANS FOR REFUGEES

DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.

Turnover
Donations received (unrestricted)
Donations received (restricted)
Cost of sales
Distribution of charitable funds and items - unrestricted
Distribution of charitable funds and items - restricted
Other direct costs
Distribution costs
Gross Profit
Administrative expenses
Advertising
Packaging
Office Stationery
Website
Telephone and Fax
Computer and Software
Repairs and Renewals
Accountancy fees
Insurance
Sundry Expenses
Bank Charges
Operating profit		 2024
£
9,509
27,089
36,598
5,555
26,279
243
32,077
234
32,310
4,288
0
72
0
206
109
0
0
13
224
0
0
624
3,663		 2023
£
19,508
1,000
20,508
16,452
0
180
16,632
525
17,157
3,351
17
156
375
324
73
77
37
0
295
32
2
1,389
1,962

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St Albans for Refugees Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2024

I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position and the related notes.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.

independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

have not been met, or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts

Sarah Douglas

............................................................................. Sarah Douglas FICB

31/8/2025

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Trustees’ Annual Report

St Albans for Refugees (Charity No. 1167679)

For the year ended 31 December 2024

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

St Albans for Refugees (StAR) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, governed by its Articles of Association and registered with the Charity Commission (No. 1167679).

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees are recruited from the local community and appointed in accordance with the charity’s governing document. The board meets regularly to oversee operations and compliance. There was no change in the trustee body during 2024.

Organisational structure

Day‑to‑day activity is undertaken by volunteers under the oversight of trustees. Key functions include aid coordination, ESOL delivery and partnership work.

Risk management

Trustees routinely review risks around funding, safeguarding, logistics and volunteer capacity.

Objects and activities

Charitable objects

To relieve need among refugees, asylum seekers and displaced persons locally and internationally.

Activities during 2024

Achievements and performance

Beneficiaries

Primary beneficiaries are refugees and asylum seekers in the St Albans/Hertfordshire area, as well as indirectly the wider community through strengthened social cohesion. We also supported aid efforts in Ukraine.

Financial review

The charity remained financially stable during 2024, funded largely by donations. Expenditure focused on aid logistics, ESOL support and volunteer resources.

Reserves policy

The trustees aim to hold 3–6 months of operating costs.

Going concern

The charity remains a going concern with planned activities continuing into 2025.

Plans for the future

Plans include expanding ESOL provision, enhancing support for refugees in temporary accommodation, developing partnerships, improving monitoring of impact data, and sustaining donation levels.

Reference and administrative details

Charity name: St Albans for Refugees

Charity registration number: 1167679

Company number: 09899830

Registered address: 4 Oldfield Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 1JA

Trustees: Elizabeth Needham, Elizabeth Lincoln, Marian Hammersley Field, Farhat Zia, Jacqui Freeman

Independent examiner: Sarah Douglas FICB

Bankers: Metro Bank

Website: www.stalbansforrefugees.org

Statement of trustees’ responsibilities

Trustees are responsible for preparing the report and financial statements, selecting suitable accounting policies, maintaining proper accounting records, and safeguarding the charity’s assets.

Approval

This report was approved by the trustees on 31August 2025 and signed on their behalf:

Chair