The NNLS Destltute Asylum Seekers Drop In A charlty re8iStered under the Charlty Commission for England and Wales- No 1177599 Trustee< Report and Finawial Statsments for the yearto 31 March 2023
The NNLS Destitute Asylum Seekers Drop In Contents Pa8e Reference and Details of the Charlty. bts Trustees and Advisers Trusteeg Report 4-6 Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financlal AttNities Notes to Financial Statements 9-11
The NNLS Destltute Asylum Seekers Drop In Reference and Details of the Charlty. its Tnth and Advi%ers for the year to 31 March 2023 Trustees David Raff Rickie Burman Rachel Karp Mildred Levison Stephen Coleman Anita Vasisht lan Karet Later appointees.- James Elliot Catherine Thome Jocelyn Blumberg Roma Felstein Appointed 30 April 2018 Appointed 19 March 2018 Appointed 19 March 20181 retired 19 March 2023 Appointed 30 April 2018 Appointed 19 March 2018 Appointed 7 December 20201 retired 7 Dernber 2023 Appointed 18 March 2023 Appointed 13 June 2023 Appointed 13 September 2023 Appointed 13 September 2023 Appointed 9 Novernber 2023 Charrty registered number Charity Commission for England and Wales- 1177599 Re8iStered Office Clo The New North London Synagogue 80 East End Road London N3 25Y Independent Examlner Lynton Robert Stock FCA Bankèrs Barclays Bank Leicester LE87 288 Website www.nnlsdropin.org.uk
The NNLS I)eStIte Awum Seekets Drop In TNstee< Report tor the year to 31 M?rch 2023 The Trustees present their report a5 a registered Charity. togetherwith the financial statements for the vear to 31 March 2023, with comparatrves for year to 31 March 2022. The Trustees confirm that the report and finoncial statements of the Charity comply with current statutory requirements: the requirements of the Trusys governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Prattice ISORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK IFRS 1021- The Drop in was established in 25 by member5 of The New North London Synagogue In thelr wish to help and give support to Asylum Seekers in Greater London. The Drop-in registered as a separate charity in 2018. Reference and Admlnistrative Details Reference and administrative details are shown in the Schedu of members of the board of trustees and professional advisers on Page 3 of the financial statements. The Trustees The trustees who served the charity during the reporting year were as follow5: DRaff R Burman R Karp- retired 19 March 2023 M Levison S Coleman A Vasisht l Karat- appointed 18 March 2023 Strurture• governance. and management The NNLS Destitute Asylum Seekers Drop in is a Charrtable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI that was entered on the Charity Commission for England and Wales Register of Chartties on 19 March 2018, referen 1177599 and is recognised by HM Revenue and Customs, reference EW91XJ44. Three of the first Trustees were appointed on 19 March 2018 in accordance with the Constitutlon filed with the Charity Commission and were reappointed as Trustees in March 2021. Trustees are eligible for two three-year tenures as set out in the Charitls con5tr(ution. Consequently, D Raff, S Coleman, and M Levison will retire in 2024. Financlal revlew The Charity remains dependent on its income from donations from prrvate individuals, trusts, and foundations. all in the UK. The net deficit after expenditures for the year was £15.08712022 £38.7361 that has been set off against the totsl general reserve held.
Objertlves and activitles The Trustees have referred to the original Constitution as submitted to the Charity Commission when consideringthe objectives and activities of the charity in March 2018. The requirement and services provided to Asylum Seekers in Greater London has increased 8reatly over recent years and the Charity continues to provide necessary basic support in many ways that has included the relief of financial hardship amongst those seeking or granted or refused refugee status and their dependents living (temporarily or permanently} in Greater London; and to preserve and protert the physical and mental health of those seeking or granted refugee status and their dependents. The Charity restarted the in-person drop-in sessions at the start of the financial year in April 2022; two years on following the many pandemic lockdowns, during which client number5 increased substantially. On reopening a number of changesto the drop in organisation were made in orderto ensure a more enjoyable and safe experience for everyone. The Drop In event is held at a North London school every month, where support is given in the form of financial donations, food, clothin& toiletries, and sanitary products as well as interpretin& and translating. advocacy, signposting for legal and immigration advice. medical signposting for available benefits, education, social support, and friendship. The Charity has succeeded being ble to place several new clients with immigration lavryers to assist with their cases, although that is provin8 more difficult because of the demand. The pandemic lockdown was an extremely difficuFt time for asylum seekers. and the charitys principal objectives did not change: interviews were conducted by phone and in-person when permitted to register newly UK arrivals. New clients had the opportunttyto consult with our volunteer lawyers to assist them in their asylum claims and volunteer doctors were able to consult with, as well as to help provide fornis to receive free prescriptions and dental care. During the pandemic, supermarket vouchers were being sent elettronically to mobiles which helped alleviate the hardships being experienced. However, by March 2022. some 955 vouchers were being sent monthly, with the consequent hea¥ impact on the charivs funds. A tele-survey condurted during Winter 2021122 that checked on all clients, continued eligibility: resulted in finding that a signtficant number had received 'leave to remaln, or had moved awayfrom London in that two years and were therefore no longer eligible for support. Asylum seekers generally live in extreme poverty as Home Office support to an adult is given on a payment card is equivalent to lessthan 50% of general income support: beingthe 01ClaI poverty line, however many asylum seekers do not receive this and have no real means of support. Manywere given insecure accommodation or were homeless, and then have Iwttle access to any form of support that would help them to survive. From 2021-23, a greater number of those arriving in the UK came in small boats and were accommodated in hotels and given some support but limited funds. Currently the charity is SUPPOrting around 670 asylum seekers and their families, and this number Increases monthly after registering new arrivals placed in several local hotels. The charitws aim is to continue to help alleviate the poverty and multiple hardships client endure while goingthrough the asylum system and to help them find reputable legal aid solicitors who can assist them with their asylum claims. This will in the longer tem), allow them to move forward with their lives and integrate into British society as refugees. The Trustees are responsible for governance and the management of the Drop in event which for the year to 31 March 2023 was organised and managed by a sub-commtttee with Trustee oversight.
In the year to 31 March 2023. there were no salaried employees and all Servi as described above were carried out by the generosity of volunteers. In April 2023, the charitycontratted the services of a coordinator to manage and organise the monthly drop-in sessions that required an increasing amount of time. Plans fi)r future perfods l. To seek and utilise such donations to support the increasin8 number of asylum seekers and their families To maximise the sustainability of its revenue base 3. To make a difference to the lives of the supported asylum seekers: and 4. To improve the physical, mental, and general well-being of people attendingthe drop in. Risk Management The NNLS Destitute Asylum Seekers Drop in Charity seeks to identify and manage any risks that may occur that would have significant detrimental impact on the Charity. The Charity has put in place procedures and policy documents to utilise risk management techniques in all relevant aspects of its operations and has integrated risk management as part of its culture. The Charity continues to review these policies and procedures on an ongoing basis to identify, prioritise and assess any risk that it is subject to; and these are also be updated to improve controls and monitor any risks that are identified. Tru5tees' responslbillties statement The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK Accountin8 Standards {UK General Accepted Accounting Practice) for small charities. The Trustees consider that as both income and assets are below the required levels as required for reporting under the Charities Act an audit is not required for this year and that an independent examination is needed. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charFtable trusys transartions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charty and enable them to ensure thatthe financial statements comply with Charities Commission requirements. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and take such steps for the protection and detertion of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the Trustees on anuary 2024 and signed on their behalf by.. DRaff Trustee
The NNiS Destitute Asylum Seeker5 Drop In Independent Examinerfs Report for the yearto 31 March 2023 I report to the trustees of the Trust on the examination of the accounts of The NNLS Destitute Asylum Seeker5 Drop In for the year to 31 March 2023 Responsibllitles and basis irf report As the charity trustees of the TMSL you are responsible for the preparotion of the accounts in accordance with the requirnents of the Charities Act 2011 (the Actr). I report in respert of my examination of the Twsys accounts carrted out under sertion 145 Of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. The chariVs tn15tee5 consider that as both income and assets are below the required leve15 as required for reporting under the Charities Att an audit is not required for this year and that on independent examination is needed. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination grving me cause to believe that in any material respect that,. accounting records were not kept in $pert of the Trust as required by sertion 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounts do not comply wrth the applicab requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Chartties (Accounts and Rewrtsl Regulations 28 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair viebrf which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion wtth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this rep)rt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Lynton Robert Stock FCA Address: 25 Flower Lane. Mill Hill. London Nvn 2JG Date: January 2024
The NNLS Destite Awum Seekers Drop In Statemert of Financial Actlvit*s Incorporati Income and Expendlture Account for the year to 31 Marth 2023 Totsl Totsl Unrestrirted funds Funds 2023 Incomè from: Donations Gift Aid Oeposit interest 136,927 7.591 616 206,610 11.757 740 Total Income 145.134 219,107 Expenditure on: Charikble activities 160,221 257.843 Totsl expendire 160.221 257,843 Net Ideflclt) / income {15.0871 138,7361 Reserves brIght forward 335,691 374.427 320.EIJ4 335.691 Fund5 held at bank Debtors and creditor 284,492 36,112 325,292 10,399 Totsl charitie Funds caffied ford 320.604 335,691 Other than the bank account held, the charity does not hold any other assets or have any other liabilities. The Charitys financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the provisions applicable to Small charrties. For the year ended 31 March 2023 the charity was not required to obtain an audit. The financial statements and report were approved and auth0ri5ed for issue by the Trustees on January 2024 and gned on their behaFf by: '2L DRaff Trustee The notes on pages 9 to 11 form part of these financial ststements.
The NNLS Destftute Asylum Seeker5 Drop In Nots to the Flnanclal Arti¥e5 Incorporating IrKome and Expenditure Account for the year to 31 March 2023 Accounting Policies The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by small Charities: Statement of Recommended Prartice applicable to small charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK IFRS 1021 effectprfe l January 2015. Assets and liabiltties a recognised at historical cost unless othernise Stated in the relevant accounting policy. Fund accounting Funds are regarded as unrestricted funds which are available for use at the dirertion of the Trustees and onfy in furtherance of the general objertives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Income All income is recognised once the charty has entitlement to the income. tt is probable that the income will be ¢eNed. and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a there is a gaI or constructive obligation to transfer benefit to a third party. Expenditure is classified by attivty. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dirett costs and shared costs, including support costs inVoed in undertaking each activity. There were no staff employed and no associated costs incurred in the reF)Orting year in question. Govemance costs are those incurred in connettion with administration of the Charity and compliance with statutory requirements. Charltable actfvlties and any governan costs are costs incurred on the chariVs operations. including sUPPOrt costs. Going conrn After making appropriate enquiries. the Tnjstees have a reasonable expettation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason. they contlnue to adopt the going concern basi5 in preparing the financial statements. Interest reNable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when received as payable by the Bank. Other debtors Other debtor5 are cOgnised at the amount shown and prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Cash at Bank Cash at bank includes cash and deposit account with immediate access to such funds. io
The NNLS Destitute Awum Seekers Drop In Note to the Financial Acthimes Incorporati IKome and Ex11tre Account For the year to 31 March Z023 Totsl Unrestritted Funds 2023 Total Unrestritted fund5 2022 Income received Donations GiftAid Deposit interest 136.927 7.591 616 206.610 11.757 740 Total income 145.134 219.107 Expendlture on: Charitable activities= Donations to asylum seekers Drop in expenses including clothin& consumables and other direct expenses made for asylum seeker5 Security costs Venue hire costs Insurance Total expenditure 107,227 245.867 45,531 1,994 4.550 919 160.221 9,375 1.925 676 257,843 In the year to 31 March 2023, there were no salaried employees. No tn15tee received any remuneration, nor received any bertefit in kind. 4. Debtots and creditors Gift Aid The New North London Synagogue Vouchers and clothing purchased and cash drawn in preparation for future drop ins sessions Accrued expense 1.828 1,508 2,196 1,713 35,176 I2.4} 8.210 11,7201 36,112 10,399 Related partytransactFons There have been no related party transactions in the reporting year that require disdosure. li