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Darlington Assistance For Refugees

Dar

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1170986
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 5, 2017
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
33 Linden Avenue
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL3 8PS

Activities

Welcome Refugees and Asylum seekers to the local area. Offer practical assistance, befriending and Language support. Offer drop ins for Refugees and Asylum seekers. Offer help and advice into employment. Encourage and support involvement in the local community. Have social events and fundraising activities. Collect and distribute donations from the public. Send donations to areas of need world

Objects: 1. The Promotion Of Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit Among People Who Are Refugees Living In Darlington Who Are Socially Excluded On The Grounds Of Their Social And Economic Position, By Providing:a) Education And Training In The English Language;b) Volunteer Befrienders/mentors Who Will Assist Them With Their Integration Into The Community Of Darlington By The Provision Of Information, Advice And Support.2. The Relief Of Poverty For Refugees Displaced From, In Particular But Not Limited To, Syria And Other War Zones Who Are Or Have Been Resident In Any Refugee Camps In Europe By The Provision Of Essential Equipment, Furniture And Other Items As May Be Necessary.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
Who
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Darlington

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £66,817 £52,110
Dec. 31, 2023 £62,936 £20,921
Dec. 31, 2022 £20,976 £12,615
Dec. 31, 2021 £15,070 £9,546
Dec. 31, 2020 £8,509 £4,613

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Peter Ernest Meek (Chair) Oct. 2, 2023
Andrew Newens Aug. 14, 2019
Daniel James Gannaway Aug. 11, 2025
Diane Theresa Toner Oct. 2, 2023
Lauren Lovegood March 10, 2025
Simon Christopher Thorley Nov. 12, 2024
Syed Ali Akbar Rizvi March 10, 2025
Tresor Nyembwe BUKASA March 7, 2018