## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From Period start date 18/10/2019 Period end date 17/10/2020**
**Charity name: UAREUK (United to Assist Refugees UK) Charity registration number: 1169738**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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Summary of the Para 1.17 To relieve poverty, sickness and
purposes of the charity distress of persons who are internally
as set out in its displaced or who are refugees fleeing
governing document war and persecution, by the provision
of such aid, food and assistance for
such persons or organisations
established to assist them,
particularly in Greece, Lebanon,
Jordan and Macedonia and the
surrounding areas as the trustees
shall think fit.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Activities:
1.19
activities in relation to Collecting aid at the UAREUK
those purposes for the storage unit and distributing it
public benefit, in Online Appeals – using paypal/
particular, the activities, gofundme/facebook fundraising
projects or services /BACS donations
identified in the Applying for grants and funding
accounts.
To enable us to do the following:
Buy equipment & aid locally in
host countries
Providing free pop up shops at
the local Refugee Drop In
Sessions in partnership with the
Red Cross – Not during COVID
Deliver aid and needs/ food
vouchers to doorsteps during
lockdown
Work with partner charities on
appeals (medical/basic
needs/specific appeals)
Buy medical items/ medicines
and fund medical needs
Welcome new asylum seeking/
refugee families to the local
area in the UK
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Sourcing items for asylum
seekers in North Wales area
(Wrexham)
Supporting:
Greece
*Just under £2000 for Athens food
packs to Pampiraiki Warehouse
(central distribution centre in Athens)
*£1127 for Afghan refugee young
mum who had been paralysed in
accident
Turkey
N/A this reporting period
Iraq
*£1000 for baby milk for maternity
section and PPE/ equipment for
delivery of babies
UK (Wrexham and surrounding
counties)
-Providing welcome packs
(food/hygiene/household) for new
Syrian families arriving on the
resettlement scheme. Toys, new
clothes (underwear/socks/pyjamas
and kids clothes) and shoes for all. TV
and DVD for each family (donated or
bought new where no donated items
available)
-Supporting families with children by
buying basic items and welfare items,
educational items
-Donated equipment/ carpet/
furniture/ toys/ clothes/ baby items
delivered to refugee families across
Wrexham
- Running weekly pop up shops at the
Asylum Seeker and Refugee Drop in
Sessions in Wrexham
-COVID compliant doorstep deliveries
to families (food/ food vouchers)
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees have read and
whether the trustees considered the aspects and guidance
have had regard to the issues by the Charity Commission on
guidance issued by the public benefit.
Charity Commission on We aim to buy in host countries to
public benefit benefit the local economy.
We aim to support projects that
benefit the many (with a focus on the
sick, injured, women and children and
families).
Where we have requests for specific
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help, we will discuss the request and usually then run an appeal to fundraise funds specifically for that purpose.
## **Additional information**
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Para 1.38 The charity has not provided any
Policy on grant making grants in this period.
UAREUK trustees would like to
Para 1.38 sincerely thank all volunteers who
Contribution made by have given their time, skills and
volunteers enthusiasm to the activities of the
charity in this period.
And to donors who donate to appeals
and share our appeals and updates,
we appreciate your contribution very
much.
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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||Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
diference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any
wider benefts to society
as a whole.|Para 1.20|Following on from the activities and
achievements listed above, the
projects we have undertaken have
helped, we estimate this period 5,000
people.
This is by means of food, access to
medical equipment and services,
hygiene packs, provision of aid and
equipment for projects in the
countries listed above.
The projects and appeals either meet
a very basic need (as per Maslow’s
hierarchy of needs) and others
(sewing projects in Athens, or having
toys and games are about learning,
therapy, education which build upon
these basic needs. In numerous cases
items provided (food and medical)
have saved lives. The message of
solidarity and hope is also
psychologically important, especially
where some groups or communities
feel the world has forgotten them, e.g
The Yezidi community in Iraq after the
ISIS genocide.||
Having undertaken a number of awareness events, talks and being part of local networks has allowed us to engage our local community and wider as to the refugee crisis.
## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The period opened with £628.15 in
financial position at the the bank and £99 in petty cash.
end of the period
£29,592 came in to the bank.
£17,542 was spent in the period on
aid and assistance projects as
detailed above and in line with our
purposes as set out in the UAREUK
constitution.
At the end of the financial year there
was £12677 in the bank account and
£99 in petty cash the end of the
period.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 We aim to hold £500 in reserve. This
the policy for holding level is enough to cover anything that
reserves stating why might be needed at short notice as we
they are held usually raise funds specifically for
projects/appeals.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Just over £500
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal UAREUK’s sources of funds are sources of funds predominantly from online donations (including any and fundraising events.
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fundraising) Para 1.47 A small element is also from
sponsored events and sales of
second-hand items (donated
specifically for the purpose of selling
them)
A description of the We are a small, grassroots charity and
principal risks facing the as such we don’t assess that there
charity Para 1.46 are any major risks to the charity
from a financial, assets or security
aspect
BREXIT has meant it is significantly
more complex to send aid overseas
compounded by COVID restrictions
borders and logistics.
COVID 19 lockdowns and tiers will
determine what we can and cannot
do. If we cannot do pop up shops at
the weekly drops ins we will deliver
safely to doorsteps following COVID
safety guidelines.
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**Structure, Governance and Management**
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Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution (CIO)
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 UAREUK is CIO (Charitable
constituted? Incorporated Organisation)
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 All details pertaining to lengths of
methods including service can be found in the
details of any constitution.
constitutional provisions We now have an application form for
e.g. election to post or new trustees and will advertise as and
name of any person or when we require to do so.
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name UAREUK
Other name the charity United to Assist Refugees UK
uses
Registered charity 1169738
number
Charity’s principal Unit H02
address Big Padlock
Vauxhall Industrial Estate
Ruabon
LL14 6HA
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for whole
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
year
(if any)
1 Jane Townend Whole year
2 Alistair Townend Whole year
3 Ann Henders Whole year
Stefan Whole year
4
Duchnowksi
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Jane Townend **Full name(s)** Jane Townend
**Position (eg** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date** 10/12/21
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UAREUK (United to Assist Refugees UK) CC16a
Registration Number: 1169738
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 10/18/2019 To 10/17/2020
from
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Section A Receipts and payments A1 Receipts A2 Endowments A3 Payments Net Receipts/Payments A5 Transfers Net after Transfers A6 C/f balances TOTAL
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted funds Restricted Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds funds funds funds funds funds funds funds funds funds funds
to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest to the to the nearest to the to the nearest to the
£ £ £ £ £ £ nearest £ £ nearest £ £ nearest £
10,143 6,523 3,619 - - 3,038 582 - £ 6,158.12 6,740 -
Bank: General Fund 10142.53 6523.1
2,739 2,739 1,920 1,920 819 - 819 - -£ 5,939.41 - 5,121 -
Bank: Rent
12 12 40 40 - 28 - - 28 - -£ 12.00 - 40 -
Bank: Error Account
75 70 70 6 - 6 - 6 -
Bank: Equipment & IT 75.43
- 1,128 1,128 - 1,128 - 1057.96 - 70 - £ 70.00 - -
Bank: Afghan Young Mum Wheelchair Athens
- - - - - - £ 3.37 3 -
Bank: Double Buggy for Wrexham Refugee
- - - - - - £ 348.07 348 -
Bank: Nejmeh Lens Implant Operation
751 1,056 1,056 - 305 - 305 - - - -
Bank: C Section/ Maternity 751.02
- 1,312 1,312 - 1,312 - 1312.31 - - - -
Bank: Athens Food Parcels
- 212 212 - 212 - 212.4 - - - -
Bank: Social Media and Marketing/ Appeal Posters
3,082 3,197 3,197 - 115 - 115 - - - -
Bank: Llangollen Foodshare Pot 3082.13
1,950 1,375 1,375 575 - 575 - 575 -
Bank: Community Foundation Wales £1950 1950
9,900 9,900 - 9,900 - 9,900 - 9,900 -
Bank: National Lottery Funding £9900
940 504 504 435 - - 115 320 - 320 -
Bank: Coronavirus General 939.8
- 54 54 - 54 - - 54 - - 54 -
Bank: Fundraising Platforms
- 150 150 - 150 - 150 - - - -
Bank: Accounting and Finance
- - - - 99 99 -
Cash: Petty Cash Tin
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 29,592 - - 29,592 17,542 - 17,542 12,049 - - - 12,049 - 727 - 12,776 -
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). NIL
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) NIL
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
12/17/2021
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**A5 Transfers between funds (Included above in 'A5 to the nearest £ to the nearest £ Transfers' column)** Debit General Funds -1057.96 Credit To Afghan Young Mum Wheelchair 1057.96 Debit General Funds -212.4 Credit To Social Media and Marketing/ Appeal 212.4 Posters Debit General Funds -150 Credit To Accounting and Finance 150 Debit General Funds -305.22 Credit To C Section/ Maternity 305.22 Debit General Funds -1312.31 Credit To Athens Food Parcels 1312.31 Debit Coronavirus General Funds -115.24 Credit To Llangollen Foodshare Pot 115.24
## **Section B**
|**Categories**|**Details**|**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Endowment funds**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**funds**|**funds**|||
|||**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**||
|**B1 Cash funds**|Bank
Petty Cash
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and|**12,677**
**99 -**
**- -**
**12,776**
OK
OK||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||
||payments account(s))|||||
|||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Endowment funds**||
|||**funds**|**funds**|||
||**Details**|**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**|**to nearest £**||
|**B2 Other monetary assets**|NIL|
|**- -**
**- -**
**- -**
**- -**
**- -**
**- -**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||
||**Details**|**Fund to which**|**Cost (optional)**
|**Current value**||
|||**asset belongs**||**(optional)**||
|**B3 Investment assets**|NIL||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||
**B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use**
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Details Fund to which Cost (optional) Current value
asset belongs (optional)
NIL - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
2
12/17/2021
**-**
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
3
12/17/2021
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Details Fund to which Amount due When due (optional)
liability relates (optional)
B5 Liabilities
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the Signature Print Name Date of approval
trustees
J Townend J Townend 12/10/2021
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CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
12/17/2021
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## **UAREUK (United to Assist Refugees UK) Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees For the year ended 17 October 2020**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 17 October 2020, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position and the related notes.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's 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.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **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 charity 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:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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 to be reached.
________________________________ Date: 15 December 2021 Liz Needham FFA On behalf of Needham Accountancy Limited