# FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1176524
- **Other names:** FODI
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 4, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1176524


## Contact

- **Address:** FODI, The Co-Op Centre, Whitehouse Road, Hendon, Sunderland
- **Phone:** 07548756382
- **Email:** info@fodisunderland.org
- **Website:** fodisunderland.org



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## 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

- Sunderland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £179247 | £158248 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £127399 | £146477 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £178667 | £133065 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £91217 | £92603 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £86253 | £61447 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **STEPHEN NEWMAN** (Chair) — appointed April 11, 2018
- ABRAHAM EHIAGHE EILUORIOR — appointed May 23, 2018
- Brenda Reardon — appointed Aug. 19, 2022
- JANE NIKOLARAKIS — appointed April 11, 2018
- Mahnur Roushan — appointed Jan. 1, 2024
- Neil Murdy — appointed Nov. 12, 2025
- Talha Mahmood — appointed Oct. 18, 2023