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Friends Of The Drop-In For Asylum Seekers And Refugees

Fodi

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1176524
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 4, 2018
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
FODI
The Co-Op Centre
Whitehouse Road
Hendon
Sunderland

Activities

We seek to improve the mental health and well-being of all asylum seekers and refugees in Sunderland, whilst promoting their integration into the wider community. Our weekly Drop-in now extends to a Women?s group and added activities for all ages. Our intention is to develop these undertakings.FODI continues the work of the charity of the same name (registered charity 1153057). ?2011-2018.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charity Are:1. To Preserve And Protect The Physical And Mental Health Of Those Seeking Asylum/ Granted Refugee Status And Their Dependants, Through Providing A Drop-In And Associated Activities.2. The Provision Of Facilities For Recreation Or Other Leisure Time Occupation With The Object Of Improving The Conditions Of Life Of Those Asylum Seekers And Refugees Who Have Need Of Such Facilities By Reason Of Their Youth, Age, Infirmity Or Disablement, Financial Hardship Or Social And Economic Circumstances.3. The Promotion Of Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit Among People Who Are Refugees And Asylum Seekers Who Are Socially Excluded On The Grounds Of Their Social And Economic Position, By Providing Social And Recreational Facilities And Events Involving The Local Community.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
Who
Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Sunderland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £179,247 £158,248
March 31, 2024 £127,399 £146,477
March 31, 2023 £178,667 £133,065
March 31, 2022 £91,217 £92,603
March 31, 2021 £86,253 £61,447

Trustees

Name Appointed
Stephen Newman (Chair) April 11, 2018
Abraham Ehiaghe Eiluorior May 23, 2018
Brenda Reardon Aug. 19, 2022
Jane Nikolarakis April 11, 2018
Mahnur Roushan Jan. 1, 2024
Neil Murdy Nov. 12, 2025
Talha Mahmood Oct. 18, 2023