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THE HUMMINGBIRD REFUGEE PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT

CONTENTS CONTENTS

Welcome from Walid PAGE 3 Welcome from Naqeeb PAGE 4 A Message from our Founder PAGE 5 A Message from our Chair PAGE 6 Meet Doong PAGE 7 Anti-Racism Work PAGE 8 Meet our Team PAGE 9 Meet our Trustees PAGE 10 Our Services PAGE 11 Learning Space PAGE 12 Be Well, Be Heard PAGE 13 Global Social Club PAGE 14 Young Leaders PAGE 15 Young Leaders Retreat PAGE 16 Treasurers Report PAGE 17 Trustees Statement PAGE 18 Accounts PAGE 19 ONWARDS

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The Hummingbird Refugee Project | Registered Charity No.1174970 | 1[st] Oct 2021–30[th] Sept 2022

WELCOME FROM WALID WELCOME FROM WALID

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“Hello everyone, my name is Walid Azimi.

I am a young person who was lucky enough to get in contact with this amazing organisation called The Hummingbird Project. Since then, my life has changed for good.

I feel a sense of belonging and comfort which I haven’t felt in a long time.

Before I got to know these amazing people, I was in a very terrible place: mentally, emotionally and physically. But with the help of them, I have improved a lot since.

I cannot speak for every single young person who is in contact with this amazing organisation, but many of them which I have interacted with have expressed the same feelings.

Especially this year, I have improved quite a lot. I am going to college, and I am studying a business course to hopefully become a good businessman in the future.

Honestly, I don’t have any words to use to thank these amazing people enough for what they are doing and how they are helping the young people.

Thank you very much for what you guys are doing at The Hummingbird Project.

Walid Azimi

Be Well Be Heard Member From The Hummingbird Project

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WELCOME From our WELCOME From our New Ambassador! New Ambassador!

It is with immense joy that I can address you as the newly appointed Ambassador of The Hummingbird Project. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to share my story and my journey with all of you.

When I arrived in the UK seeking refuge from Afghanistan, it was a daunting experience, but I found a ray of hope in my darkest moments. In 2017, I joined the Young Leaders group, where I was able to work together with other young people to raise my voice and make a difference, using my own lived experience.

Over the past five years, I have gained invaluable skills and experiences that have helped me build my confidence and improve my communication abilities. I grew my confidence, raised my voice, and found new ways to speak up for other refugees - both in the halls of Parliament, and in schools and colleges across the country.

Now, in this big year of change, I am really excited to transition from a Young Leader graduate and working as Youth Consultant, to become a full employee of the charity, serving as its Ambassador. As an Ambassador, my mission is to advocate for young refugees in the UK and to continue our collective work of changing the narrative around what it really means to be a refugee in this country.

I am committed to being a beacon of hope and inspiration for others who have experienced similar journeys. I will strive to foster a more inclusive and compassionate society. One where every young person seeking refuge is welcomed with love, and supported to have their voices heard and valued.

None of this would have been possible without the support, dedication, and belief of each one of you. Your contributions, whether through financial support, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness, have made a significant impact on the lives of young refugees like myself.

I look forward to working alongside the team and community as we continue to build a brighter future, where every young person can flourish, thrive, and contribute their unique talents to our communities. Together, let us be the agents of change and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who deserve it the most.

Thank you for your continued support, and I am excited to embark on this journey as the Ambassador of The Hummingbird Project.

Naqeeb Saide Hummingbird Project Ambassador

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A message from A message from our Founder our Founder

Dear Hummingbirds,

If you are reading this report, you will undoubtedly be aware that the level of hostility towards refugees from the government has been growing significantly over this last year.

This year we have seen extremely cruel anti-refugee laws brought into place, which have led to the biggest regression on protections for refugees that we have seen.

Alarmingly, the new laws have been dressed up to present as if they are protecting refugees. In fact, the effects are the exact opposite. They lead to more detention, more deportations, as well as offshoring refugees and our responsibilities to other countries.

We have also seen a rise in children being age assessed as adults, only to later be proved otherwise. Rather than being placed in protective environments, such as with a foster carers, these children are being placed in hotels, resulting in hundreds of children going missing. Within these laws are new categorisations of people known as Group 1 and 2. Those in Group 1, who are given formal entry to the UK , will be granted protections and given the right to claim asylum. Those in Group 2 will not have these rights, and will be sought to be removed from the country.

Most of the young people we work with fall within Group 2. The effects of these government-led actions have an extremely detrimental effect on the lives of the young people we work with. For those who go missing from hotels, we have no way of really knowing if these laws have contributed to them feeling unsafe, but we know many young people we work with have been left feeling deeply unsettled by the legal changes.

Alongside this, we have seen incredible levels of solidarity, people power and collective action. The non-stop efforts of people who have come together and used every inch of their imagination to figure out how to push back on this. It was these acts of solidarity that stopped the flight that was deporting refugees - including those with experiences of torture - to Rwanda. It resulted in the flight being cancelled in the 11th hour. Moments like this show what can be possible when we work together to stop violence and harm towards refugees.

We want to thank you for your part in that, and your continued support for our organisation and the young people we work with. This really deserves to be celebrated, because your solidarity sends a strong message to all, and it is very much felt by those affected by the hostility.

I am blown away constantly by the young people we work alongside. Their strength and resilience through all this is deeply inspiring. I want to thank our devoted staff, volunteers and trustees who give their time, energy, and expertise to support this work.

I also want to give huge thanks to our funders and donors who have made this work possible. Our community in Brighton has played a pivotal role in creating a welcoming environment. Your support, through donations, fundraising events, and acts of kindness, has made a real impact.

With love always, Elaine Ortiz, (she/her) Founder and Director

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A message from our CHAIR A message from our CHAIR

As the Chair of The Hummingbird Project, I welcome you to our Annual Report with a mix of emotions.

This year has been one of deep concern and reflection as we witness the increasing hostility towards refugees, not only in the UK but also around the world. The crises we have seen unfold and worsen around the world, have further highlighted the plight of those displaced by conflict, leaving us troubled yet resolute in our mission.

Amidst these challenges, however, we have witnessed moments of humanity that have touched our hearts. The global response to welcome those affected by war and crisis has been inspiring. It gives us hope that in time, the narrative surrounding refugees will shift, fostering empathy, understanding, and a collective responsibility to provide sanctuary to those in need.

I am delighted to share that our efforts have been bolstered by increased funding, which has enabled us to expand and develop our team. This growth has been essential in meeting the ever-growing needs of young people in our city. However, despite these positive strides, the pressure on our team has never been higher.

I would like to express my profound gratitude to our dedicated team for their unwavering commitment and hard work. They have invested countless hours, energy, and empathy into serving the needs of young refugees. Their tireless efforts have made a tangible impact on the lives of those we support, and their dedication is truly commendable.

While our team has accomplished remarkable feats, the challenges we face are far from over. The demand for our services continues to increase, and the wellbeing and future of young refugees remain at stake. It is crucial that we continue to unite, advocate, and work towards creating a more inclusive and welcoming society.

I invite you to join us in our mission. Together, let us stand against hostility and ignorance, amplifying the voices of those who have been forced to flee their homes. Let us celebrate the resilience and courage of young refugees, empowering them to thrive and contribute to our diverse communities.

Once again, I extend my deepest gratitude to all who have supported The Hummingbird Project.

Your unwavering belief in our cause, your generosity, and your commitment have enabled us to make a real difference in the lives of young refugees. Let us continue to work together towards a future where compassion, understanding, and opportunity prevail.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Fabia Bates Chair of the Board of Trustees

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Meet DOONG: Growing in confidence at GSC and Young Leaders

Below is a conversation with a young person called Doong, who has been attending Global Social Club and Young Leaders for around one year now. Doong has grown in confidence, taking part in lots of new activities. Doong also continues to contribute to the happiness and growth of other young people who take part in our services, too.

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Since I joined, I think I have learned a lot. I’m getting confident in front of people and in sharing my thoughts.

When I think about what I’ve achieved now, it’s amazing.

There’s been a change in my mentality, in how I can understand people, and the way I communicate.

Tell us about your experiences…

We’re a big family, and a big community.

We come here for 2 hours every week, and it’s really great. You can learn English, learn how to think and how to describe things.

If you are someone that likes to talk about politics and what’s going on in the world, Young Leaders is here for you.

Tell us what you have learned about leadership…

It’s not about the benefit of it, but about doing good for the people.

If I can see that no one is doing what we need to do. I might pick myself… And I will do it!

How has taking part made you feel about yourself?

I feel really great. In terms of my mental health: when you join GSC and Young Leaders, it’s really great. You can go on trips and meet people, and you feel like you are part of something, like a family!

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Our Anti-Racism Work Our Anti-Racism Work

We believe that in order to affect radical anti-racist transformation within the UK immigration and asylum system, refugee charities must recognize and root out racism within our own organizations and networks.

Over the past two and a half years, our organisation has undertaken an important journey to develop our anti-racist practices. We recognize the critical work that needs to be done both internally and externally to ensure we are not complicit in patterns of racism, bias or harm.

The young people we support and collaborate with continually experience racism in various aspects of their lives - from the media and public interactions to politics and within the systems which are meant to protect them, such as the asylum process.

Many of the young people we work with have directly encountered racism, and we consistently hear that it significantly impacts their mental well-being, sense of belonging and feelings of safety in the UK.

This year, we have taken further steps in collaboration with young people to gain new insights into how racism impacts them, and explore ways to address it through our work as an organisation. Through facilitated discussions during our Young Leaders retreat and two dedicated focus groups, we actively listened to their experiences and explored their ideas.

During one session, young people were given a single question to discuss and create a presentation around, which was: ‘What is the one change you want to see in the world?’

Working independently, all three groups decided to discuss and deliver a presentation on racism. Each group shared personal stories of the effects of racism on their lives in the UK and presented ideas on tackling and dismantling racism. This showed to us that racism is one the greatest issues facing almost all of the young people we work with.

Through our collaborations with young people, key messages from their comments and conversations included the unfair treatment based on their country of origin or the colour of their skin. That racism is the primary source of pain and hostility they face in the UK.

As a result, we were able to develop four key commitments as an organisation:

2.To highlight and call out racism in the UK immigration and asylum system.

3.To make clear and accountable commitments to anti-racist practice.

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MEET THE TEAM THE TEAM

Elaine Ortiz

Founder - Director

Martin Hawes

Senior Specialist Support Worker

Phati Mnguni

Young Leaders Facilitator

Hannah Furukawa

Learning Space Lead

Mel Gould

Global Social Club Lead

Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy

Specialist Support Worker

Joe Trueman

Finance and Admin Officer

Naqeeb Saide

Hummingbird Ambassador

Toby Moore

Young Leaders Facilitator

Josh Samuels

Youth Service Manager & Interim Deputy Director

Otis Kirby-Dunkley

Specialist Support Worker

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MEET THE Trustees THE Trustees

Fabia Bates Chair

Atiya Gourley Treasurer

Elisa Sandri

Damien Roberts

Jayne Grier

Katie Tong

May Beveridge Neha Patel Hampton

Richard Williams

Thom Hipwood

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OUR Services OUR Services

We run a range of youth groups and support services for young people in Brighton and Sussex. All of our services are designed from the feedback of young people. We consistently work collaboratively with our young people so that they may help us design our services around them.

In addition to our various youth groups, our advocacy and wellbeing service (Be Well, Be Heard) works with young people on a one-to-one basis to provide holistic casework, supporting young people with a range of issues from housing and asylum claims, to their health and well-being.

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Learning Space Learning Space

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“I am very grateful for you and all the teachers, who have helped me with English language.” – Learning Space Member

Learning Space is a weekly drop-in educational and language support session with qualified teachers. We also pair up young people with private tutors to help them with specific topics and exams.

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This year we have been delivering educational sessions for young people, both online and in-person. This includes our weekly drop-in service, as well as pairing up young people with private tutors.

Establishing stronger links with Sussex University and Brighton MET college has been a great support for us this year. These links have opened up new opportunities for trips, campus visits, and getting additional advice on courses and options.

One of the biggest obstacles facing young people this year has been understanding their potential progression routes through education. Much of our work has centred around helping young people to figure out how to get from their current position to the courses, colleges, and/or universities that they want to attend in the future.

Some of our proudest moments have been seeing young people succeed in their exams: particularly after they put so much time and hard work into exam preparation. We have also experienced success in connecting young people to other learning opportunities and courses around the the city and the UK, based on growing their skills and pursuing their interests.

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Be Well, Be HEARD Be Well, Be HEARD

Be Well, Be Heard is our one-to-one advocacy and support service for young people. Our Specialist Support Workers will work with young people on a short and/or long-term basis to help them with needs such as housing, mental health, asylum claims and their well-being.

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This year, the biggest issues facing young people this year have been housing and their mental health.

Problems with housing can often be due to housing providers not always taking the specific needs of young refugees into account: such as trauma, mental health, and lack of support networks. However, we have been taking a focused approach this year on developing stronger connections with legal support providers. Through doing so, we have been able work collaboratively with legal services to better challenge decisions made about housing young people.

Mental health support continues to be a significant part of our work, which is often caused by traumas experienced before arriving in the UK, issues in their asylum claims, and the delays in getting information and responses from the Home Office.

Much of our work this year has been with young people over the age of 18, where their access to many statutory services is no longer available, but they still have significant and important needs. Extra support is really important to their safety and well-being, particularly in relation to recent law changes, which put young people over the age of 18 at a higher risk of destitution, detention, and deportation.

This year we have been proud to see great strength and courage in the young people as they tackle their issues. We get to see young people make genuine progress in moving through their challenges and arriving in more positive places: such as going to college, starting work, or making positive steps forward in their life.

It becomes increasingly clear to us that many of the young people we work alongside have strong ideas about their future, and it’s very rewarding to see them get there.

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GLOBAL SOCIAL CLUB GLOBAL SOCIAL CLUB

Global Social Club is one of our biggest and busiest services. It’s a weekly youth club for everyone, where we play games, make friends, eat food and have fun.

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More young people than ever before have come along to GSC this year. We have seen a huge rise in people attending GSC every week, due to the increasing number of young people in our local area. This is, in part, because of the Home Office placing many young people in hotels in Brighton and Eastbourne.

GSC is a perfect space for young people who have just arrived in the UK, who may lack friends and networks in the city. It is an energetic safe space where young people have fun, build friendships, and share culture and creativity with one another. GSC is delivered in partnership with the Refugee Council and Pathways to Independence, so that young people can get the specialist support they need that is specific to their experiences as young refugees. The Club is open for all young people, as requested by our young members, so that friendships can also be built with young people who are not from a refugee background.

We have had lots of interesting guests join us at GSC this year, including musicians, performers and makers. In addition to this, we have been able to do lots of exciting trips: including gokarting, ice-skating, horse-riding, outdoor walks, picnics, barbecues, and much more!

One of our favourite trips this year was a forest festival (GSC in the Forest), where young people made campfires, cooked food, and took part in making music with drums and singing. This was an event organised in collaboration with the NEST Collective, and it will now be a part of our annual GSC activities.

The average number of young people that attended Global Social Club from March 2022 - Aug 2022 was 18 young people per session. Based on recent numbers between Sep 2022-Feb 2023, our average is 28, with the highest number being 48 young people in one session.

As GSC continues to grow in numbers, we will work to increase our capacity to support young people in the ways that they need us to.

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YOUNG LEADERS YOUNG LEADERS

Young Leaders is a youth-led weekly group, where young people work together to raise their voices and change the narrative around what it means to be a refugee. Young Leaders gain skills in areas such as public speaking, communication, teamwork and advocacy. Young Leaders use their lived experience to make long-lasting and positive change.

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Young Leaders this year has been a truly inspiring experience for everyone involved. Young people have consistently presented positive and powerful ideas about their own future, and the future for other young people and refugees.

It’s very clear from our discussions around the media and politics, that young people want the narrative around what it means to be a refugee to change.

A lot of our work has been around understanding the power of language, and how we can explore, choose, and use new words to express our ideas and our stories.

Young Leaders also spent a lot of time this year developing their visions for themselves. They used different techniques to do so: from public speaking and script writing, through to more creative and artistic mediums such as vision board collages and illustration.

We were also able to host our first Young Leaders retreat this year, in collaboration with Safe Passage, where we were able to bring together lots of different activities and topics, which young people could explore in a more collaborative and active environment.

Young Leaders retreat! Young Leaders retreat!

This year, along with Safe Passage UK, we hosted our first ever Young Leaders residential retreat. Together, we took around 30 young people away to a beautiful space in the Sussex countryside for two nights and three days.

The trip was, in part, a celebration of all of their great work, their successes and the progress they’ve made in themselves and the causes they support.

It was also an in-depth learning experience, jam-packed with activities, workshops and presentations all delivered collaboratively between staff, volunteers and young people.

Young people found the experience being together and away for a long period of time a great opportunity to relax, make friends and strengthen the bond that Young Leaders have around improving the lives and wellbeing of young refugees.

On the very last day of the trip, young people worked in teams to present their vision for how they could work together to tackle important problems facing young refugees: working together to create compassionate, collaborative and innovative solutions.

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Treasurers report Treasruers report

I am pleased to present the annual financial statement for The Hummingbird Project. As the treasurer, it is my responsibility to provide a comprehensive overview of our financial performance and budget projections for the upcoming year.

Our projected staffing costs encompass the salaries of our dedicated team, including the Project Lead (0.8 FTE) and the GSC Support Worker (0.2 FTE). We have also allocated funds for guest facilitators who conduct workshops and activities during our sessions.

In line with our Board of Trustees' cost of living agreement, staff salaries will increase by 5% every August.

To account for the rapid growth of our service, projected costs for activities, food, transportation, room hire, staff training, clinical supervision, and volunteer expenses have been adjusted by 20% based on our current monthly expenditures.

Recognizing the importance of providing additional seasonal activities, we have included a dedicated fund for activities during the school summer holidays and the festive period. These activities and trips supplement our regular weekly sessions and contribute to the holistic development of the young people we serve.

In addition, a portion of our budget has been allocated to cover the organization's core costs, including rent, insurance, communications, systems, and salaries for administrative and managerial staff. We have ensured a 10% uplift of the total requested grants to support these essential operations.

It is important to note that we have factored in a 5% increase in projected costs year on year to accommodate inflation and the growth of our services.

With careful financial planning and prudent budgeting, we are confident in our ability to sustain and enhance our services to meet the needs of our beneficiaries. Our commitment to transparency and efficient allocation of resources remains unwavering.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated team, generous donors, and supportive community for their invaluable contributions to the financial well-being of our organization.

Together, we will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people we serve.

Atiya Gourley Treasurer

Financial Summary:

Total Income: £329,616

43% increase in annual income from the prior financial year £68,222 came from donations from the public/our local community £261,394 came from grants, foundations, and trusts

Total Expenditure: £274,550

£240,058 of this was spent on charitable activities (running our services) £5,584 was spent on fundraising, and £28,908 on support costs

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Trustee’s Statement Treasruers report

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in-line with the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and Activities The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and Performance:

Financial review - reserves policy It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Structure, Governance and Management The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered 04 October 2017. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

F M Bates K L Tong T G Hipwood M Beveridge R M Williams D Robert E Sandri A Gourlay N Patel-Hampton C Walker (Resigned 21 January 2022) J Grier (Resigned 10 October 2022)

Trustees are recruited based on required skills & experience (including lived experience) for the running of the Charity. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefit from the charity. Recruitment considerations are based on a skills audit which looks at the broad needs of the charity. Recruitment is publicly advertised, taking into account a need to increase the diversity of applicants.

Short-listing and interviews take place against an agreed criteria. Interviews are carried out by a small panel which is made up of the Founder-Director, Chair of the Board, and a Hummingbird Young Leader. Each candidate is asked the same questions to ensure a fair and objective approach. Appointments of trustees are then made by a formal vote at a board meeting. All trustees go through a formal induction and are offered formal training if necessary (such as for the board Safeguarding Lead). None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. The trustees delegate the day-to-day operations to the senior leadership team comprising of the Founder-Director and Service Manager. The senior leadership team are supported by the Service Leads, Support Workers, and Administrative staff.

Risk Management & Safeguarding

The trustees have identified risks which could impact the charity and have taken steps to mitigate those risks. All trustees and staff adhere to our Safeguarding policy and Behaviour Code, intended to ensure the protection of children and young people who access our services. All Hummingbird policies are annually reviewed. We have a dedicated Safeguarding Officer (Joshua Samuels), Safeguarding Lead (Elaine Ortiz), and a Trustee Safeguarding Lead (Fabia Bates) who are all formally trained in these roles and have professional backgrounds in safeguarding. Signed

Fabia Bates (Chair) 30/07/2023

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THE HUMMINGBIRD REFUGEE PROJECT

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE HUMMINGBIRD REFUGEE PROJECT

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Hummingbird Refugee Project (the charity) for the year ended 30 September 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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

F J Wilde FCCA MBA DChA

Warner Wilde 4 Marigold Drive Bisley Surrey GU24 9SF

Dated: ......................... 30 July 2023

THE HUMMINGBIRD REFUGEE PROJECT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
93,522
236,094
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
4
4,895
689
Charitable activities
5
89,751
179,215
Total expenditure
94,646
179,904
Net (expenditure)/income
for the year/
Net movement in funds
(1,124)
56,190
Fund balances at 1 October
2021
36,654
42,139
Fund balances at 30
September 2022
35,530
98,329		 Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
329,616
72,100
157,220
5,584
3,390
1,697
268,966
74,015
126,184
274,550
77,405
127,881
55,066
(5,305)
29,339
78,793
41,959
12,800
133,859
36,654
42,139		 Total
2021
£
229,320
5,087
200,199
205,286
24,034
54,759
78,793

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
10
Net current assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds		 2022
£
504
172,492
172,996
(39,137)		 £
133,859
98,329
35,530
133,859		 2021
£
493
114,005
114,498
(35,705)		 £
78,793
42,139
36,654
78,793

30 July 2023 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

.............................. A Gourlay Trustee

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Hummingbird Refugee Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered on 4 October 2017 .

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity 's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity ’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.9 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
65,722
2,500
Grants
27,800
233,594
93,522
236,094		 TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
68,222
30,600
-
261,394
41,500
157,220
329,616
72,100
157,220		 Total
2021
£
30,600
198,720
229,320

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

4 Raising funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Staging fundraising
events
100
-
Advertising
351
689
Other fundraising costs
4,444
-
Fundraising and publicity
4,895
689
4,895
689		 TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
100
-
-
1,040
425
697
4,444
2,965
1,000
5,584
3,390
1,697
5,584
3,390
1,697		 Total
2021
£
-
1,122
3,965
5,087
5,087

5 Charitable activities

Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure
Expenditure
2022
2021
£
£
Staff costs 189,914
109,035
Contractors 17,542
37,171
Staff and Volunteer Training 2,657
1,598
Volunteer E xpenses -
175
Travel & Subsistence 13,837
8,081
Beneficiary S upport 7,316
6,525
Youth Consultancy 8,792
12,225
Single P rojects/Pilot Projects -
2,190
Film M aker -
1,025
240,058
178,025
Share of support costs (see note 6) 27,360
20,734
Share of governance costs (see note 6) 1,548
1,440
268,966
200,199
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 89,751
74,015
Restricted funds 179,215
126,184
268,966
200,199

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

6 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Office costs
4,094
-
Rent
17,311
-
Telephone and internet
1,087
-
Repairs and
maintenance
80
-
Other costs
4,788
-
Audit & accountancy
-
1,548
27,360
1,548
Analysed between
Charitable activities
27,360
1,548		 2022
£
4,094
17,311
1,087
80
4,788
1,548
28,908
28,908		 Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
6,685
-
8,846
-
1,422
-
521
-
3,260
-
-
1,440
20,734
1,440
20,734
1,440		 2021
£
6,685
8,846
1,422
521
3,260
1,440
22,174
22,174

7 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2022
Number
7
2022
£
178,269
8,957
2,688
189,914		 2021
Number
6
2021
£
105,661
1,547
1,827
109,035

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

9
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
11
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
11
Deferred income
Other deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 October 2021
Released from previous periods

Resources deferred in the year
Deferred income at 30 September 2022		 2022
2021
£
£
504
493
2022
2021
£
£
4,578
1,614
30,000
31,200
2,276
826
2,283
2,065
39,137
35,705
2022
2021
£
£
30,000
31,200
2022
2021
£
£
30,000
31,200
31,200
30,000
(31,200)
(30,000)
30,000
31,200
30,000
31,200

12 Retirement benefit schemes

Defined contribution schemes

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

The charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £2,688 (2021 - £1,827).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

13 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 October 2020 resources expended
1		 October 2021 resources expended 30 September
2022
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Young
Leaders 12,800 60,250 (30,911)
42,139		 51,000 (38,145)
54,994
Salaries - 76,808 (76,808)
-		 66,194 (65,986)
208
Core costs - 20,162 (20,162)
-		 118,900 (75,773)
43,127
12,800 157,220 (127,881)
42,139		 236,094 (179,904)
98,329

Young Leaders: Grant received from the Act for Change Fund for running costs of the Young Leaders programme.

Salaries : Multiple grants received for staff salaries, including £33,400 from Tudor Trust for management of services and £31,200 from Enjoolata foundation.

Core costs : grants received to cover project-related costs across all services, as well as overheads and salaries.

14 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 30
September 2022 are
represented by:
Current assets/
(liabilities)
35,530
98,329
35,530
98,329		 TotalUnrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
133,859
36,654
42,139
133,859
36,654
42,139		 Total
2021
£
78,793
78,793

15 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021 - none) .