Trustees. Annual Report for the period
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From
To 31
12
2022
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charlty name
CHARIS
othar names charity18 known by
Christian Help arKI ActK)n for Refugees in Somerset
Registored charty number (rf any)
1169400
Charlty's winclpal addrnss
16117 Hammet Street
Taunton
Somerset
Postcode
TA11RZ
Namos of the charlty trustse8 who manag8 the charlty
Dates acted If not ftywthol•
Tnjstoe name
Offlce {￿any)
of person lor body) •ntitlod
nt trusts
Ifan
Ralph Bullock
Phll Hindle
Rathika
Chinnadurai
Chair
Treasurer
Rosigned 31st October
2022
Gordon East
Tobie Osmond
Rl¢hard Austin
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12
13
14
15
16
17
Names of the trustees for the charlty, If any• (for example. any custodtan trustees)
Name
Dates acted rf not f¢x whole
Names and addresses of advl8ers (Optional inforniation)
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e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation}
Gordon East. CEO
Georgia Willcocks, Operations Director
Dave Mann, Communications and Extemal Affairs Director
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Doscription of the charity's trusts
CIO - Foundation Registered 281912016
Type of governing document
How tha charity is conslituled
Charitsble Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection melhods
Approvad
Additional govornanca issuos (Optional infomiation)
You may choose to inGlude
additional infomiation, where
relevant, about..
CHARIS has a number of governing policies in addilion to ils Gonstitution
that are approved by the Trustees and in place. These include the
Safeguarding policy, Data Protection policy, Confidentialily Policy,
Volunleer Management and Recruitment policy, Social Media policy,
Media policy, Health and Safety policy and Complaints prO￿dure. These
policies are reviewed and updated by the Board on a regular basis.
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.,
tha charity's organisational
structure and any wider
neiwork with which the charrty
works.,
Training prO￿dureS and veltinglreference prO￿dureS exist for all
volunteers.
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
A fomial risk assessment for the activities of the charity and its
govemance is conducted by the Trustees annually.
Section C
Ob'ectives and activities
For the public benefit and in accordance with Christian principles, to
provide relief to those granted refugee slalus and their dependents being
resettled in Taunton, Somerset and the rest of the UK by providing
support ServI￿S so as to advance them in life and assist them with the
adaption within a new community, with the objects of: .
PreSe￿ing and protecting their physical and mental health
2. Advancing their education and training,. and
3. Relievin
them from financial hardshi
and unem
Summary of the objects of the
charlty sot out in its
governlng document
ment.
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CHARIS supports and reselues refvgees and asylum seekers provlding
them with tho skills thay need to integrate into the community and
become independent. Founded in 2016 we work primarily in Somerset
but also across the soul￿West. We support refugees and asylum
Seekers from all naltr)ns arKI have five main areas of aclivlty:
1. Our main Welcome Centre in Taunton. Somerset, open to all
displaced people, provides English dasses. employmenl support.
drop-in, benefits and budgoting support, social activities, activity
dasses, signposting and r8f8rral, mental health supporl and
training in new skills.
2. W8 partrw with five other organisations and charities to run a
programme of additional Welcome Hubs. open to all displaced
people. across Somerset
3. We sponsor and support the resettlement of vulnerable refugee
families through th& UK Gov8mm8nt's Community Sponsorship
Scheme, working in Somerset and with local ¢ornmunity groups
across the SoLrtIFWest.
4. Wa work with n6wty arriv&J a$￿uM seekers in our area to help
Ihem wtlh E￿liSh and provide them wth integration supp)rt.
Summary of the maln
activities undortaken for tho
public benefrt in relation lo
those objects {Include wlthln
this soction tho statulory
declaratlon that trustoes havo
had regard to the guldance
Issued by the Charhy
Commisslon on publlc
benefit)
5. We use our voice regionally s￿1 nationalty to share good practice,
aming. and help improve the resettlement and support of
displaced people in the UK.
CHARIS seeks to support each refugee family. individual or as5dum
seeker, and in particular their integration into local communities and
gaining independence. Through this CHARIS vI￿rkS with local community
groups and organisations to enab18 a g￿ater understsndlrvJ, education
and acceptan￿. ultimately aiming to create better soaal cohesion and
transfom)ing communities for the better. CHARIS has seen multiple
positiv6 examples of this already from working with refugee families and
. aswum seekers in Somerset and auoss the SouttFWest over the past
five year5.
The Trustees have reviewed the aims. obieciives and impact of Ihe
tharivs activities with regards to the statutory guidance on public benefit
and are satisfied that these are in line with guidance.
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Additional details of objecttves and activitios (Optional infomiation)
During 2022 CHARIS received income from a number of sour￿5
including individual and corporate donations, local authority contracts and
various grants.
At the end of 2022, CHARIS employed 9 members of staff and was
working with 84 active volunteers.
The contribution of both staff and volunteers in terms of time, energy and
expertise has been enormously valuable and is recognised and
significantly appreciated by the Trustees.
This continues to mean thal only a small proportion of funds raised goes
towards administration of the charity, namely insurance. accounts
inspection etc, allowing the majority of funds to go directly lo support
refugees and asylum seekers, increase awareness, and help improve
integration within their communities.
You may chooso to include
further statements, where
relevant, about=
policy on granlmaking-
policy programme related
investmenl.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary ofthe main
achlavements of tho charlty
durlng tho year
1. Taunton WolGome Cer
This be(ame operational in July 2022 a￿1 now provides a broad
spectrum of services to support refiJge8s and asylum seekers.
These includg:
English language tuition
Benoffts and welfare supFort
Welcome area and drop-in
Budgeting support
Employment assistance
Activrties
Welfar8 d
Tha numbers of visitors to the centre has been growing rapidly over the
past six months and the centre is now open fve days per w88k.
2. Welcome Hubs across Somerset
CHARIS partners wtth fiva other locally based organisations to operate
Welcome Hubs for refugees and asylum seekers in Bridgwater. Yeovil.
Wells. Fr(￿ arKI Watchat.
These hubs operate urthT a (y)ntrdCt from the l¢xal authority and provide
a w8lcoming aThJ safe space for refijgees. English classes, employmenl
and one to one suptrt a range of S￿la1 activities and signposting for
additional s8rvices.
All five hubs are rK)w fully operatpjnal.
3. Comrnunlty Sponsornhip
CHARIS has continued its programm8 of resettliNJ vulnerable refugae
families through th8 UK Govemment's Community Swnsorshlp scheme.
In 2022. we supported the rasattlamant of new families in Dorset, Devon
and Comwall, whilst ￿ntInuing the support of existing families across the
South-west. Wth the help of our parln8r Green Pastures, trio new
residential prowiies y￿re also purthased and leased for new refugee
famili8s due to arrive in 2023.
4. Asylum Soèkern
Our work with asylum seekers grew considerably in 2022 the arrival
of increased numbers in Somorset. CHARIS supports a number of
indiv5duals and families from multiple nationalities. resident within
Taunton and the surrounding area.
5. Uslng our Vdce
CHARIS uses its voice and experience reglonally and nationally to
improva refugea rasethement in the community and support for asylum
seekers. We do this Ihrough sharing leamings and good practice and
helping find solutions to overcoming barriers and ehallengès.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary
As CHARIS reflects at the end of 2022. it has beèn a privilège to be a
part of the local, regional and national response to new refugee and
asylum challenges, including the response to the Homes for Ukraine
scheme.
11 has been truly encouraging to see resources both in terms of funding.
staffing and volunteers come together lo enable CHARIS lo undertake
and complete its mission.
The Trustees have reviewed the work of CHARIS and are pleased lo be
abl8 to report that all the activities are in line with the objectives and aims
of the charity.
Each day, CHARIS sees the real transformation of vulnerable refugee
families, individuals and all those displaced, the volunteers that work with
them and significantly the communities in which they are resettled.
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Section E
Financial review
Brlef 81atoment of thp
charfty's pollcy on rn5orves
The Bo¥d QfTn￿eeS have revI￿Ned thè status ofthe ac¢ounts
confirm that CHARIS ha5 suFfthnt reseNes to cover am commitment8.
The Tn* will (#)nlinue to nKmltorthe accounts in thrs
Dotall8 of any funds matsrlalty
In d•ficlt
Furthgr financial review detslls (Optional inftrmatiml
You may choose to InCI￿￿e
addItI(￿al knf0m1atK￿, wher8
relevant thut:
Ihe charity's prinapal
sources of funds {induding
any fijndraising);
h(hv expencthture has
SUP[￿rted th6 key objeclives
of th& charity,.
investswit poliw and
objectives including any
ethical invostment policy
CHARIS ￿[￿e￿ of £422.576 li the reNxting peiiod {an
#￿rease of 370% 2021 due to contr&ts fr(¥n the l(xaF authorfty,
s￿Merset c￿nty cow￿[1) wxl i¥msed grant fuThJing). Donattons and
Total ffApendilwe for 2022 was £280.OY2 ￿ Inc¥ease of 518% fwom
2021. The increase is due the start4UP ofoFerations for our maln
Vlekcffi8 Centre kn Taurton arKI the opwdion of five other Wdcome
At Ihe ck)se of2022. CHARIS h￿1 a do$￿tg of£235.282.
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behall of the charity's trusteeB
81gnattro(s)
£6dL
Full namqs)
Po8ltlon (eg S8¢rrtary, Chair,
BuPAxk
Phil Hlndle
Char
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CHARIS
(CHRISTIAN HELP & AcfioN FOR
REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Registered Charity: 1169400

Payl
{CHR15TIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSEn
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS AccouKr
FOR THE YEAR EKIED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2022
2021
RECE11ry5
Per Sthedule I
371,62S
T2,476
PAYMEKrs
Per Schedule 2
254.110
54,116
NET RECEiwfsi(PAYMENTS)
117,515
CASH BALANCE AT I JAPIUARY 2tr22
92.778
74.418
CASH BALANCE Af 31 LIECEMBER 2022
J I
210.293
92,778
STATEMEpif OF ASSEfs AND UABILMES
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
CASH FUNDS
Per Schedule 3
235,263
92,778
UABiufiES
VAT
24.970
210,293
92.778
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Pa8e 2
CHARIS
{CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSEr)
NOTES TO THE Accourirs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2022
SCHEDULE I- RECEiwfs
2022
2021
Churches
Grants
Contrart income
Donations
Coffee Scheme
Corporate
Bank interest
Community Settlement Fundin8
Less Payment to Community Settlement Partners
4.148
87,829
239,1XlO
10.895
1,038
26,833
79
16.421
{14,618}
3.350
59,372
7,656
1,092
1. 765
3,136
13,8951
371,62S
Total Recelpts
371,625
72,476

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CHARIS
{CHRISTIAN HELP & AcfioN FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)
NOTES TO THE AccouNfs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
SCHEDULE 2- PAYMENTS
2022
2021
Cllents
Rent Subsidy
Interpretation and Translation
Housing cost5
Grant5 to Family
Welcome pack
Tran5POrt costs
2.130
381
504
495
1,959
1,771
3.048
555
216
379
3,510
Charity
Insurance
Fundraising
Professional Fees
Paymentsto Hubs
SCC Small Grants
3,311
2,361
22,720
57,221
8.500
1.852
1.668
94,113
Offlces
Rent
Refurbishment
Office Supplies
Utilities and other costs
12,850
14.629
5,903
9.108
1,614
42,490
Volunteers
Travelling and Subsistence
Training
1.337
959
1.012
1.206
2,296
Staff Costs
Telephones
Salary
Pension
1.961
102,660
2,450
942
25,248
1.361
107.071
ESOL Course
Teaching
3,752
7.937
Support
Drop In Centre
797
2,570
Balance carried forward
254,029
54,020

Pa8e 4
CHARIS
(CHRISTIAN HELP & AclloN FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSEr)
NOTES TO THE AccouKrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
SCHEDULE 2- PAYMEMfs {CONTINUED)
2022
3021
Balance brought forward
254.029
54.020
Flnance
CAF Bank Charges
81
96
Total Payrnents
254,110
54,116

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CHARIS
(CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEE5 IN SOMERSET)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
SCHEDULE 3- CASH FUNDS
2022
2021
CAF Bank - Cash Account
235.263
92,778
235,263
92,778
Represented by:
General Fund
74,816
42.375
Designated Funds
SCC Educational Grant
SCC Welcome Hubs
SCC Microgrants
Lottery 2022
HPC Safe Days
ESOL Program Grants
Reset Grant
15.219
99.704
13.OtM]
27,564
4.960
15.714
21.163
13.526
Total Funds
235.263
92.778

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INDEPENDEKf EXAMINERS. REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEES OF
CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEE5 IN SOMERSET)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
We report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2022, which
are set out on pages I to 4.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner
As Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts- you consider that
the audit requirement of S144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Artl does not apply and that
an Independent Examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts
ur.der section 145 of the Charities Act and to follow the procedures specified in the
General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under S14515) Ibl of the Act. and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner< Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It a150
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the
seeking of explanations from you as trustees conceming 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 fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examlner< Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respert, the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance wtth sertion 130 of the Charities Act:
and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply
with the accounting requirements ofthe Art:
have not been met- or
{21 to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Rev Geo
owyer FCA CTA
Geela Accountancy Limited
36 Bakers Close
Bishops Hull
Taunton
TAI 5HD
Date- 13 April 2023

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