Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 18/10/2020 Period end date 17/10/2021 Charity name: UAREUK (United to Assist Refugees UK) Charity registration number: 1169738
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To relieve poverty, sickness and distress of
the charity as set out in its persons who are internally displaced or who
governing document are refugees fleeing 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.
Para 1.17 and Activities:
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To relieve poverty, sickness and distress of persons who are internally displaced or who are refugees fleeing 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. |
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Activities: |
activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
1.19 | Collecting aid at the UAREUK storage unit and distributing it Online Appeals – using paypal/ gofundme/facebook fundraising /BACS donations Applying for grants and funding Provision of food vouchers and packs during COVID lockdowns to vulnerable sanctuary seekers 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 Sourcing items for asylum seekers in North Wales area (Wrexham) |
| Supporting: Greece £820 Aid for Serres Camp whilst a volunteer was spending several weeks there assisting Lifting Hands International who run the camp Lebanon £1920 Food pack distribution through World Care to Syrian refugees Food provision to vulnerable families Lighthouse NGO young people’s outreach programme from the camps Turkey N/A this reporting period Iraq £2600 Setting up a COVID ward at Sinjar Hospital Iraq by the provision of Oxygen concentrators purchased locally 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) |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have read and considered the aspects and guidance issues by the Charity Commission on public benefit. We aim to buy in host countries to 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 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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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity has not provided any grants in this period. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | UAREUK trustees would like to sincerely thank all volunteers who have given their time, skills and 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. |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits 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 1,000 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 £12,677 in the
financial position at the end bank and £99 in petty cash.
of the period
£16,413 came in to the bank.
£23,281 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
£5,856 in the bank account and £51 in
petty cash the end of the period.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We aim to hold £500 in reserve. This level
policy for holding reserves is enough to cover anything that might be
stating why they are held needed at short notice as we 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 in Para 1.24 N/A
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 sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | UAREUK’s sources of funds are predominantly from online donations and fundraising events. A small element is also from sponsored events and sales of second-hand items (donated specifically for the purpose of selling them) |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | We are a small, grassroots charity and as such we don’t assess that there 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. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution (CIO) |
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| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | UAREUK is CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | All details pertaining to lengths of service can be found in the constitution. We now have an application form for new trustees and will advertise as and when we require to do so. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | UAREUK |
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| Other name the charity uses | United to Assist Refugees UK |
| Registered charity number | 1169738 |
| Charity’s principal address | Unit H02 Big Padlock Vauxhall Industrial Estate Ruabon LL14 6HA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year
to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Jane Townend Whole year
2 Alistair Townend Whole year
3 Ann Henders Whole year
4 Stefan Duchnowksi Whole year
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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
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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 for N/A 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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Jane Townend |
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| Jane Townend | |
Chair |
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| 30/07/2022 | |
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UAREUK (United to Assist Refugees UK) CC16a
Registration Number: 1169738
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 18/10/2020 To 17/10/2021
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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 funds Endowment funds Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted funds Restricted Unrestricted funds Restricted Unrestricted funds Restricted
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 £
12,555 9,216 3,340 - - 1,427 1,912 - 6,624 8,537 -
Bank: General Fund 12555.49 9215.65
2,517 - 2,517 - - 2,517 - - - -
Bank: GiftAid 2516.61
927 927 1,920 - 993 2,163 1,170 - - 5,121 - 3,951 -
Bank: Rent 927.06 992.94
- 35 - 35 - 35 - - 40 - 75 -
Bank: Error Account 34.73
- 30 - 30 - 24 - 6 - 6 - -
Bank: Equipment & IT 29.97
- - - - - - 3 3 -
Bank: Double Buggy for Wrexham Refugee
- - - - - - 348 348 -
Bank: Nejmeh Lens Implant Operation
- 575 575 - 575 - - 575 - 575 - -
Bank: Community Foundation Wales £1950
- 9,251 - 9,251 - - 9,251 - 9,900 649 -
Bank: National Lottery Funding £9900 9251.36
- 276 - 276 - 330 54 - - 54 - -
Bank: Fundraising Platforms 275.96
- 268 - 268 - - 268 - 435 167 -
Bank: Coronaviurs General 268.45
53 27 27 27 - 27 - 27 -
Bank: Insurance 53.4
- 232 232 - 232 - 232 - - - -
Bank: Manara Centre
300 300 154 154 - 146 - 146 - 146
Bank: DM Refugee Pot
- 750 750 - 750 - 750 - - - -
Bank: Serres Camp Monthly Distribution
60 60 54 54 6 - 6 - 6 -
Bank: Rugs
446 446 446
Bank: Eid Packs Items 445.73
- 47 47 - 47 - 47 99 51 -
Cash: Petty Cash Tin
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 15,186 1,227 - 16,413 22,200 1,081 23,281 - 6,568 146 0 - - 6,568 146 12,776 - 5,762 146
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). NIL
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) NIL
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| A5 Transfers between funds (Included above in 'A5 | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||||||
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| Transfer from General Funds to Eid Packs | -£ 445.73 | ||||||||||
| Transfer from General Funds to Eid Packs | £ | 445.73 |
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| Transfer from General Funds to Serres Camp Distribution | -£ 750.00 | ||||||||||
| Transfer from General Funds to Serres Camp Distribution | £ | 750.00 |
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| Transfer from General Funds to Manara Centre, Lebanon | -£ 231.74 | ||||||||||
| Transfer from General Funds to Manara Centre, Lebanon | £ | 231.74 |
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| Transfer from Gift Aid Pot to Fundraising Platforms | -£ 329.96 | ||||||||||
| Transfer from Gift Aid Pot to Fundraising Platforms | £ | 329.96 |
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| Transfer from Gift Aid Pot to Equipment and IT | -£ 24.14 | ||||||||||
| Transfer from Gift Aid Pot to Equipment and IT | £ | 24.14 |
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| Transfer from GiftAid Pot to Rent | -£ 2,162.51 | ||||||||||
| Transfer from GiftAid Pot to Rent | £ | 2,162.51 |
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| Categories | Details | Unrestricted | Restricted funds | Endowment funds | |||||||
| funds | |||||||||||
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| B1 Cash funds | Bank | 5,711 | 146 | - | |||||||
| Petty Cash | 51 | - | - | ||||||||
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| Total cash funds | 5,762 | 146 | - | ||||||||
| (agree balances with receipts and | OK | OK | |||||||||
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| Details | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||||
| B2 | Other monetary assets | NIL | - | - | - | ||||
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| B3 | Investment assets | NIL | - | - | |||||
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - Details NIL Signature Print Name J Townend J Townend Details |
Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 30/07/2022 |
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