Centre for Young Refugees and Migrants
Annual Report 2023

## **Dost Centre for Young Refugees and Migrants Newham Leisure Centre 281 Prince Regent Lane London, E13 8SD** 

**www.dostcentre.co.uk Tel:  07852855711 Insta:  dost�centre Charity Number: 1173622** 




## **Welcome to the 2023 Annual Report for Dost Centre for Young Refugees and Migrants.** 

**During this past year, conflict internationally continues, forcing unaccompanied young people from around the world to seek refuge; to find a safe place away from political unrest and instability, that often puts their lives at risk. However, there has also been profound challenges affecting the inclusion of these young people in the UK, with the cost of living crisis having a detrimental impact; creating food insecurity, housing issues and growing mental health problems; leading to a political climate centred around austerity, that limits the opportunities for young people from a refugee and migrant background.** 

**We, as Trustees couldn�t be more grateful for the incredible work that Marian and her team do to help bridge that important gap of integration.** 

**Dost Centre is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for some of the most vulnerable young people, giving them the opportunity to socialise, develop new skills and experience new and enriching activities with fun at the centre of everything - allowing young people to just be young people.** 

**In this report, you will get a full flavour of the diverse activities that Marian and the Dost team offer; from the weekly youth sessions that run all year round, to the residential trips to sites across the country, to the incredible partnerships with highly esteemed organisations.** 

**The number of young people who attend is vast, with new young people coming every week, brought by their friends who recommend the amazing activities offered by Dost.** 

**Highly thought of by children�s services, education and care providers; Dost offers a haven to their service users and students. The range of sessions means that there is something for everyone and helps build a true sense of inclusion. As a group of Trustees, we are incredibly proud of the impact the work Marian and Dost does with the young people, as demonstrated in this report.** 

**We are massively grateful as well to our funders, partners and donors who make this work possible.** 

**Furthermore, we are hugely appreciative to the incredible sessional staff and volunteers who give their time to support and inspire the young people; from the youth workers who attend weekly sessions, building invaluable relationships, to the coaches and facilitators who teach new skills, to the mentors who help build that pathway to integration. We hope you enjoy this report and please get in touch if you would like to find out any more about Dost Centre and how you can get involved or support us.** 

**Thank you -  Tommy Edwards - Trustee On behalf of the Board of Trustees** 




**Being at Dost for the last 14 years, has really been amazing. I have met the most incredible young people, worked alongside great staff and volunteers and been supported by a committed, diverse Board of Trustees.** 

**I have been able to watch the young people grow, develop and thrive and have joined them on their new journeys and always try to ensure they have as positive an experience as possible when they come to Dost….I see it as a safe, fun, welcoming place, where people from all walks of life, backgrounds and diverse groups come together to share, to learn, to play and to really get to know and respect each other, whilst creating memories that will last and will allow the young people to continue on their future journeys, wherever and whatever they may be, having built a stronger foundation, through being at Dost. It�s always lovely to be a part of their adventures, be it for weeks, months or often for many years. Sadly, we are no longer running our Mentoring Programme.** 


**I was very humbled to recently win the London Youth - Youth Professional of the Year Award 2023 and to be recognised for the service that I have aimed to provide to all the young people I�ve worked with and I hope to continue providing a quality service to them for many years to come!** 




**Dost �which means friend in a number of languages�, was established as an independent Charity in 2017 and has gone from strength to strength, every year getting busier and busier.   We have seen around 250 more young people this year than we did 2 years ago, so continuously growing!** 

**Our aim is to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people from a refugee and migrant background and those seeking asylum. We work with young people, aged 13-19 years of age, from all across London to feel empowered and equipped to reach their full potential, by providing a varied and diverse programme of physical and educational activities in order to reduce their isolation, improve physical and mental well-being and increase their skills, access to opportunities and to develop capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals and ensure they are not excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position.** 





**619 Young People 578 Male 41 Female 6561 Individual Attendances 233 Sessions** 



## **Breadwinners Training 6 young people** 

**Jack Petchey Winners 9** 

**Provided with a Mentor 6 12 12 young people Youth Club Sessions 89 Bike Referrals (Average of 53 59 (59 young people young people provided with a at each session) bike, thanks to Bike Project) Residential  Holidays (54 young 8 people attended) Drama Sessions 9** 

**ESOL Classes Day Trips 35 38** 



**Guinea-Bissau Afghanistan Sudan Gambia Eritrea Senegal Nigeria Iran Iraq Chad Syria Ghana Ethiopia Honduras Somalia India DR Congo** 



## **Football Matches/ tournaments** 


**Basketball Tournament London Zoo Rollerblading Brighton Cinema Lasertag Toca Social Water wipeout Boxing Matches** 


**Speedboating** 

**Swimming at Lido Central London** 

**Theatre Waterpark BMX�ing Ice-skating Dance Session First Aid Course** 

**10 Pin Bowling** 




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**I like the English Classes because it helps me learn the language faster and I also receive help in solving my homework and I find enough confidence to speak English. I would like to thank all the Dost staff for being so kind and courteous to us, and special thanks to Marian for treating us, helping us with everything, taking care of us, and trying to make us happy. I can't describe how I feel inside to thank her. Thank you.** 

**It brings everyone together and for me personally who has been there for just over 6 years it has changed my life and took me and my friends off the streets. It’s fun and enjoyable and it’s always affordable thanks to Marian and the sponsorships. It takes my mind off on all the stress I go through in the real life world like word,school and stuff.its like a fancy getaway.** 

**Since it's anything I'd like to say thank you Marian,you basically grew me up so if it weren't for you I wouldn't know where I'd be right now even though you can be annoying sometimes.** 


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**C, Aged 18, Nigeria** 




**“You are always in my heart, I love you Marian. You were and will be the best teacher and mother of my life. I am very grateful for making me a good person and also for teaching me how to respect people and how to communicate with each other.”** 

**U, Aged 18, Afghanistan** 





**“Dost is a cosmopolitan place where you can meet new people from all over the world.** 

**It is a place where you can teach one thing, but be taught many others. I really enjoy the activities that Dost offers such as trips, tournaments, educational courses etc. Moreover, Dost provides English classes; which are really helpful for most of the boys. Dost is a safe, convenient and a great place to spend some of your time at!” Ali Alshamari Football Coach/ Youth Worker** 





**“Dost is important and is essential for creating a safe environment that encourages social interactions and provides opportunities to learn different skills. Working at Dost is an amazing and fun experience, where you not only make a positive difference in the lives of others, but also find personal fulfillment and joy in giving back to the community.” Richard Shittu Volleyball Coach/ Youth Worker "Working at Dost Centre Youth Club has been an inspiring journey, where I've witnessed the power of community and the potential for positive change. Dost is not just a place; it's a beacon of hope, providing a safe space for young minds to grow and thrive." Emad Hamid Football Coach** 




**“Relating to others and forming new relationships is difficult, even for most adults; but Dost has proven to be a catalyst for building and bringing people together, especially for our young refugees and migrant attendees. As a volunteer I witness these new adolescents arrive, hesitant, timid, shy but within minutes made to feel welcome…and more importantly part of the Dost community.** 

**Dost offers an invaluable platform to be able to communicate and establish relationships with peers and compatriots, with staff and volunteers enthusiastically facilitating this connection.** 

**I’m sure you will appreciate the importance of finding your ‘tribe’,  these groups provide a sense of purpose, a reason to interact with others and even proven health and well being benefits. Dost centre (and its attendees) is an archetypal instance of ‘finding community and a sense of ‘belonging’.** 

**My fellow Dost volunteers and the Dost staff have evidently made me part of their ‘tribe/ community’ as we share an intrinsic value of community, togetherness, and compassion; this strengthens my vigour to continue promoting and attending. This benefit to myself is equally shared amongst all those present. Dost Centre provides a haven in an otherwise tough and challenging outside world, which most of our attendees have regrettably experienced at such a young and susceptible age. Brighter horizons from bleak beginnings.”** 

**Carl Reyes Former Volunteer to Youth Worker** 



**D�a� Rem�i F���ball C�ach** 




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**“I cannot praise Dost enough. I am so thankful to this organisation for what they have done and continue to do for my foster children. Dost has given the children an opportunity that is tailored to each child's individual needs. My children have grown so much in so many ways since being a part of Dost. The care, dedication, support that the Dost team, (especially Marian),  give to each child is exceptional. They teach the children so many different life skills in a fun and safe way. The team and Marian are always approachable and are so accommodating to everyone's needs. It is always reassuring when I know my children are with Dost as I know they are with people who genuinely want what's best for them. Thank you to everyone at Dost! Thank you Marian. You make my job as a Foster Carer so much easier.”** 

**Atabur Rahman Foster Carer** 





**Dost Centre is an essential lifeline for young people, providing them with a community, and the opportunities and guidance they need. We proudly stand alongside Dost Centre, witnessing their inspiring dedication to empowering young individuals." Martin Cosarinsky Director of Breadwinners** 



**“I always feel safe when my sons come to Dost and they are always happy there.”** 

**Syrian Mum of 2 boys who come to Dost** 



**“Dost has provided a safe space for young refugees in London, a space where they can connect with other refugees and integrate into the multicultural life London offers. As a social worker of young people who attend I have attended Dost on a few occasions to observe the work and promote the service for new child asylum seekers arriving in the UK. Dost offers educational awareness in helping young people understand the support systems in place for them in the UK and most importantly deters them from the streets where this cohort of young people are particularly vulnerable given the language barriers and age as these are often used by exploiters in recruiting young people for criminal purposes.. Dost provides a sense of belonging which is vital for teenagers and a sense of belonging.  It is these types of charities that is needed to support the next generation of young people thrive in their communities.”** 





**“At OSH we've been working with Dost for over 5 years now, and in that time, I've seen the massive range of opportunities, experiences and support that Marian works so hard to provide her young people with.** 

**Dost is a wonderful place where young people with extremely challenging past and present experiences, can come and be safe, play games, have fun and make friends. Marian works tirelessly to give young people opportunities to make new friends, build support networks, learn new things, have fun and have experiences they otherwise wouldn't be able to access. She always goes the extra mile to make young people feel welcome in this country and city, when they otherwise might not.** 

**Since OSH began in 2018, Dost has brought countless young people onto OSH residential programmes, events and leadership training. OSH owes a huge thank you to Marian for her massive amounts of work she has put in to supporting OSH as an organisation, and the support she's given to our staff, volunteers and young people. “ Alon Harshak Programmes Manager, Our Second Home** 






**Ryshel Patel Fundraising Manager The Bike Project** 

**Marielle LeMasle Specialist Family Navigator Welcome Newham** 




**�Dost has been a fabulous place for our young person! The residential trip was a wonderful opportunity for him to get to know people, like him,  who have endured so much trauma and upheaval in their lives.  The initial shyness, and guarded behaviour quickly melted away, it allowed a rare moment for them to be a kid again! The staff/ volunteers were wonderful in making him feel a part of this adventure and it did wonders for his confidence! Dost was able to offer not just him, but all the young people a fun time and one that will remain forever a wonderful memory for them.� Suky Crewal, Education Coordinator Shine Fostering Agency** 

**�I am taken aback by how far Marian Spiers from Dost has gone to support a deeply vulnerable young asylum seeker. Had she (and Dost� not been there for him through thick and thin, we would not have achieved the positive outcome we did, finally establishing that he is the age he claims to be after a bitter dispute with the local authority running for nearly 3 years. It is the remarkable people on the ground like Marian and those at Dost who enable the lives of vulnerable young asylum seekers to be directed on a course where they may have a positive and successful future in the UK. Words cannot describe how imperative their work is.�** 

**Ed Taylor** 

**Senior Associate Solicitor, Osbornes Law** 



**�It�s always so lovely to see Dost group come into Custom House Library to do their sessions. The sessions are very fun and majorly helpful to the young adults. We enjoy overhearing them playing their games. Members of the public are always asking us about the sessions and how they can get involved. The young adults learn a great deal with all the Dost team support which helps them to build up their confidence.�** 

**Sabiya Khan Senior Library Assistant Custom House Library** 





**Jim Minton - Chair June 2017 - present Michael Havard - Treasurer June 2017 - present Tommy Edwards - Trustee December 2018 - present Stella Ogunlade - Trustee January 2021 - present Winnie Sham - Trustee ���������2022 - present Zoe Mellis - Trustee 10th February 2023 - present Bejal Shah - Trustee 27th July 2023 - present** 




**Marian Spiers – Director 2009 – present Richard Shittu - Volleyball Coach/Youth Worker 2010 - present Wendy Lee - Accountant 2018 - present Kelly Williams - ESOL Tutor/ Art Tutor/ Youth Worker 2019 - present Coltrane Morley-Williams - Football Coach 2019 - present Ali Abbas Alshimari - Football Coach/ Youth Worker 2021 - present Emad Hamid - Football Coach 2022 - present Carl Reyes - Youth Worker 2023 - present Doan Remzi - Football Coach 2023 - 2023 Lex Karlin - Mentoring/ Education Lead 2022 - 2023** 




**Alexa Sheldon Rukkaya Khan Thomas Madrell Carl Reyes Doan Remzi Mohammed Hakmaoui Charlotte Clements Abdalbari Mohamed Emam Fabrizio Radice Hevenly Padron Ella Sandelson Francescia Johnson Giorgio Frare Kanan Thiyagarjah** 

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**A h�ge �ha�k ��� a�d c��g�a��la�i��� �� all Yea� � a�d � ���il� f��m S� J�h��� P�ima�� Sch��l i� B�ckh���� Hill� E��e� f�� d�i�g a �������ed �alk� b��h la�� �ea� a�d �hi� �ea� a�d �ai�i�g a����d ����� f�� D���� Ama�i�g j�b e�e����e� Th�ee ����g �e��le f��m D��� al�� had �he ��������i�� �� g� �� �he Sch��l a�d d� a �e��i�� a�d ��i� ab��� D���� �hei� c�����ie� a�d �ha� ���ld be diffic�l� ab��� �eedi�g �� lea�e ���� c������ a�d �ha� c��ld hel���� A g�ea� lea��i�g e��e�ie�ce f�� b��h g����� a�d m�ch a���ecia�ed�** 





**The T����ee� c��fi�m �ha� �he� ha�e �efe��ed �� �he G�ida�ce c���ai�ed i� �he Cha�i�� C�mmi��i���� ge�e�al g�ida�ce �� ��blic be�efi� �he� �e�ie�i�g �he Cha�i���� aim� a�d �bjec�i�e� a�d i� �la��i�g all f����e ac�i�i�ie��** 

**D��� i� a Cha�i�able I�c�����a�ed O�ga�i�a�i�� �CIO� a�d ��� g��e��i�g d�c�me�� i� ba�ed �� �he Cha�i�� C�mmi��i���� m�del C����i���i�� f�� a CIO �h��e ��l� ���i�g membe�� a�e i��� T����ee�� We �ecei�ed ��� i�de�e�de�� cha�i�� �egi���a�i�� a�d a�����al f�� �hi� g��e��i�g d�c�me�� i� A�g��� �����** 



**I� li�e �i�h �he m�del c����i���i��� �e ca� ha�e a ma�im�m �f �� �����ee� a�d a mi�im�m �f �� all �f �h�m m��� be ��e� �� �ea�� �f age� F�� �he �e�i�d c��e�ed b� �he ���� A���al Re����� �e had � T����ee�� All a�e c���e��l� ��ill �e��i�g a�d all a�e ��e� ��� A� �e a�e a �mall a�d �ela�i�el� �e� cha�i��� �a� a� i�de�e�de�� e��i���� �e ha�e ��ed a �a�ie�� �f mecha�i�m� �� �ec��i� �����ee�� all �e�mi��ed b� ��� g��e��i�g d�c�me��� N� T����ee� lef� �he B�a�d �hi� �ea� a�d ��� �e� T����ee� j�i�ed �he B�a�d� b��h �f �h�m a��lied i�de�e�de��l�� T����ee� ma� j�i� �he B�a�d beca��e �he� a�e k���� �� D��� �� ��he� T����ee� �� a�e di�ec�l� i���l�ed i� ��l���ee�i�g �� a��e�di�g D��� �� ma� be �ec��i�ed �h���gh a���he� ��ga�i�a�i��  a�d  all b�i�g a� e��e��i�e� �kill �� i��e�e�� �hich i� hel�f�l �� �he cha�i���** 

**A� �he cha�i�� g���� a�d de�el���� �he T����ee� �ill l��k a� ��he� me�h�d� f�� �ec��i�me�� �� ma�ch �he �kill� a�d e��e�ie�ce �eed� �f �he cha�i��� All T����ee� a�e a���i��ed b� �he B�a�d� �i�h a �e��l��i�� ���ed i� �he mi���e�� �� e����e �he� ha�e bee� f��mall� a�����ed� All T����ee� ca� ��mi�a�e a�d elec� �� ����� Thei� de�ail� a�e �he� ��l�aded ���� �he Cha�i�� C�mmi��i�� da�aba�e�** 



## CHARITY STRUCTURE 



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B�a�d �� T�������<br>�������� � ���b����<br>D���c���<br>�F��� �����<br>Y���� T�a� a�d C�ac��� ESOL T����<br>�S������a�� �S������a��<br>Y���� T�a� V���������  ESOL V���������<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## DOST�S SERVICES 


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REFERRALS TO OTHER<br>PROJECTS� SUPPORT AGENCIES<br>REFERRALS<br>ACCESS TO CREATIVE<br>PROJECTS<br>CREA�I�E PROJEC�S<br>OPPORTUNITY TO<br>GO ON TRIPS� RESIDENTIALS �RIPS� RESIDEN�IALS<br>ACCESS TO A VARIETY<br>OF SPORTS �O��H CL�B� SPOR� SESSIONS<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





THEORY OF Unaccompanied asylum� 1 seeking children CHANGE 

2 

General issues affecting young people (identity/ peer relationships/ adolescence� 

WIDER CONTEXT 

3 

Discrimination/ racism/hostile environment 

4 

Deprivation/under resourced services 


5 

More competition for funding pots/ access to services 




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DIFFICULTIES<br>THEORY OF NAVIGATING<br>IMMIGRATION/<br>CHANGE HOUSING/ BENEFIT/<br>HEALTH/ CARE S�STEM<br>STRESS/<br>LANGUAGE ISSUES<br>SLEEPING<br>EDUCATION<br>PROBLEMS<br>GENERAL ISSUES<br>MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES<br>RELATED TO BEING A �OUNG<br>TRAUMA/ PTSD<br>PERSON/ IDEENTIT�/ INDIVIDUAL RELATING TO HOME<br>PEERS/ RELATIONSHIPS/<br>BELONGING YOUNG COUNTR� AND JOURNE�<br>TO UK<br>PEOPLE<br>LACK OF NET�ORKS/ ISSUES<br>FAMIL�/ FRIENDS/ FINANCIAL<br>COMMUNIT� ISSUES<br>EMOTIONAL LEGAC�<br>ISOLATION/<br>OF LEAVING/ SEPERATION<br>LONELINESS FROM HOME/ FAMIL�/<br>CULTURE/ IDENTIT�<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




O�tp�ts� o�tcomes F��/ ���������/ �������� �������� M�����/ �������� ������ �������� 

�����/ S����� C��� E������/ H������� 2 � ���� C���� 

S������� ��������/ ����������� M��� ��������������� �� ����������/ ���������/ ������ 

1 � ���� (T���-����) 

T���� ��� R����������� Inp�ts� A����� 30 Acti�ities 

I������� ����������/ ������ R�������� G������ ���� ����� �� ����� �������� �������������, O������������ �� ��������/ ���� ������������� ��� ���� ������������� �� L�����/ UK ����������, �������� 

A����� 30 ��� ����� � ���� ��� ������ 5 ������������ 

C������� S������� A����� 5-10 �������� � ���� Impact 

I������� ������ ������ I�������� ������ ������� ���� ����� ��� ���� �������� ��� ���� �� ���������� 

����� ������ ��� �������� ��� ���������� ����� ������ ���� ���� �������� �� ����������� ���� �� ������� M��� �����������/ ��������� ��/���� �������� 





**I� ha� bee� a� i�c�edible �ea� a� D��� a�d h�ge c�edi� �� �he ����g �e��le� ��� �a���e��� ��� f��de��� m� fell�� �����ee�� a�d �f c����e Ma�ia� a�d �he �eam f�� �hi�� The �ec�g�i�i�� Ma�ia� achie�ed a� �he L��d�� Y���h a�a�d� i� N��embe� ����� �he� �he �a� a�����ced a� L��d���� Y���h P��fe��i��al �f �he Yea� �a� a h�ge �e��ame�� �� he� �kill a�d dedica�i�� a�d �he c���ec�i��� �he ha� b�il� �� �i�h �� ma�� ����g �e��le i� a�d a����d D���� ��e� �e�� ma�� �ea���** 

**S�affi�g** 

**Thi� �ea� Ma�ia� g�e� �he �eam �f ��l���ee�� a�d �e��i��al ��aff� a�d f�� �a�� �f ���� �e c���i��ed �� ���k �� a me����i�g ���g�amme� Tha�k� a�e d�e �� Le� �h� �a� �hi� ���g�amme� a�d �hile �he ���k i� ��� e�ded� �e�ll c���i��e �� l��k f�� c�ea�i�e �a�� �� ������� a�d e�gage ����g �e��le�** 

## **Fi�a�cial O�e��ie�** 

**The addi�i��al c���� �f �he me����i�g ���g�amme a�e �eflec�ed i� ��� a���al fi�a�cial ��a�eme��� �he�e �hi� �ea� ��� e��e�di���e �a� �ligh�l� m��e �ha� ��� i�c�me� We ha�e �����g �e�e��e� a�d i� fac� ��me �f �he defici� �a� d�e �� dela�� i� f��di�g c�mi�g �h���gh� �� a� �����ee� �e a�e �e�� c��fide�� �ha� �e a�e a g�i�g c��ce�� a�d d��i�g ���� �e �ill �e���� �� a b�eak e�e� ���i�i���** 



## **G��e��a�ce** 

**We ha�e g���� ��� �����ee b�a�d� a�d i� i� ��� a di�e��e g���� b�i�gi�g �ide e��e�ie�ce �f ����h ���k� �i�k ma�ageme��� ���g�amme de�ig� a�d deli�e��� f��d�ai�i�g� cha�i�� a�d ��ga�i�a�i��al ma�ageme�� a�d fi�a�ce� a� �ell a ��mbe� �f �����ee� �i�h l��g �e�m c���ec�i��� �� D��� i� a �a�ge �f ca�aci�ie��** 

## **Safeg�a�di�g** 

**We ha�e a clea� a�d �� �� da�e �e� �f �afeg�a�di�g ��licie� a�d a ��mbe� �f �����ee� a�e ��ai�ed i� �afeg�a�di�g i���e�� i�cl�di�g ��� de�ig�a�ed �afeg�a�di�g �����ee� O�� �����g ����em�� �ell ��ai�ed a�d e��e�ie�ced ��aff� ��l���ee� �eam e����e �ha� ����g �e��le ca� e�j�� �hei� �ime a� D��� i� �afe�� a�d �e ha�e had �� �e�i��� i�cide��� i� ���� ac���� a�� �f �he h�ge ��mbe� �f ac�i�i�ie� �e ha�e �ffe�ed �� �he  ����g �e��le�** 

## **L��ki�g F���a�d** 

**���� �ill c���i��e �� b�i�g challe�ge� f�� ����g �e��le f��m a �ef�gee backg����d� The e��i���me�� c���i��e� �� be h���ile� �he c��� �f li�i�g c�i�i� i� ha�i�g h�ge im�ac�� a�d immig�a�i�� �ill c���i��e �� be a ke� ��li�ical i���e� A� D��� �e �ill c���i��e �� be �he�e f�� ����g �e��le� �ffe�i�g �hem ��ace� �������� �he ��������i�� �� c���ec� a�d make f�ie�d�� a�d �� bec�me �e��led a�d ha��� ����g ad�l�� �h� ca� make �he m��� �f life i� �hei� �e� c������� We��e h�gel� ����d �f �ha� Ma�ia� a�d �he �eam ha�e achie�ed a�d �e�� g�a�ef�l f�� all �he ������� �f ��� ma�� f��de�� a�d f�ie�d��** 

**Jim Mi����� Chai� �f �he B�a�d** 



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**N� T����ee� �e�e �em��e�a�ed �� �ecei�ed a�� e��e��e� �� �a�me��� d��i�g �he �ea�� O�� Cha�i�� i����a�ce ����ide� T����ee I�dem�i�� c��e� agai��� e�ec��i�e �i�k� �� �he ��m �f ��������� O�� �e�e��e� a� �ea� e�d �e�e ������� �f �hich ������� �e�e �e���ic�ed a�d ������� �e�e ���e���ic�ed� D����� �e�e��e� ��lic� bala�ce� �he �eed �� b�ild �� l��g �e�m �e�e��e� agai��� �he �eed f�� �h��� �e�m ��e�di�g �� c��e ac�i�i�ie�� The Cha�i���� �e�e��e� e�i�� �� ����ide �h��� �e�m ����ec�i�� agai��� d����a�d fl�c��a�i��� i� a���al �e�e��e�� The T����ee� decla�e �ha� �he� ha�e a�����ed �he T����ee�� Re���� ab��e� Sig�ed �� behalf �f �he cha�i���� T����ee�� Sig�ed b� Chai� �f T����ee�� JIM MINTON Da�ed�  �������** 



**Independent examiner's report on the accounts** 


## **Section A                        Independent Examiner’s Report** 

**Report to the trustees/** Dost Centre for Young Refugees and Migrants **members of On accounts for the year** 31[st] March 2023 **Charity no** 1173622 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1-49 Above I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31/03/2023.** 

- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

**Independent** I have completed my examination.  I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or 

- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

**Signed: Date:** 14/12/2023 **Name:** Tomas Wilcox **Relevant professional** FCIE **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** Counterculture Partnership LLP Unit 115 Ducie House, Ducie Street Manchester, M1 2JW 

## **Section B                           Disclosure** 

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). 

**October 2018** 

**IER** 



# **Tha�� ��� �� e�e����e �h� ha� �������ed D��� a�d �h� �a�e �� �����b�e f�� �� �� c������e �� �����de a�� ��� �e������/ �e���ce�.** 

# **A�d �ha�� ��� �� a�� �he ����g �e���e �h� b���g �he�� e�e�g�, ���������� a�d f�� a�d �h� �a�e D��� a g�ea� ��ace �� be!** 

