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2024-05-31-accounts

RETHINK REBUILD SOCIETY

TRUSTEES' REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 08528808

CHARITY REGISTRATION NO: 1177807

RETHINK REBUILD SOCIETY

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS
Page
Directors / Trustees 1
Trustees Report 2 - 8
Independent Review 9
Income and Expenditure Account (SOFA) 10
Balance Sheet 11
Notes to the accounts 12 - 15

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RETHINK REBUILD SOCIETY

DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES:

YASMINE KHALED NAHLAWI FATEN BAKLEH MUSTAFA ALACHKAR (Appointed on 16 May 2024) ABDULLATIF ALFUTIMIE (Resigned on 12 July 2024) DEAA RAJEH (Resigned on 12 July 2024)

COMPANY NUMBER:

8528808

BUSINESS ADDRESS: DISCOVERY HOUSE

CROSSLEY ROAD STOCKPORT SK4 5BH

BANKERS: LLOYDS BANK

ACCOUNTANTS: THE ACCOUNTANT POINT (TAP) LTD 135A WILMSLOW RD MANCHESTER

M14 5AW

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Rethink Rebuild Society (June 2023 – May 2024)

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023 and confirm they comply with the Charities Act 2011, the trust deed, and the Charities SORP (FRS 102) requirements.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Rethink Rebuild Society (RR) is a charity, and it was registered with the Charity Commission on 4[th] April 2018 under charity number 1177807.

Organizational Structure

The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and unless approved by the Board receive no remuneration. The trustees meet together and are responsible for decisions taken in relation to activities provided by the charity.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment and appointment of new trustees.

Risk Management

The trustees assess the risks the charity faces on an ongoing basis and manage them throughout the year. The charity has adopted a set of relevant policies and procedures which ensure that risks are reduced.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

(1) To relieve or prevent poverty for the public benefit of refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, in particular but not exclusively, Syrian refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants in Greater Manchester by:

(2) to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, in particular but not exclusively, Syrian refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants in Greater Manchester from becoming socially excluded and by assisting them to integrate into society by:

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(3) The advancement of education and the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability and financial hardship in Syria.

In furtherance of the above objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power to engage in political activity provided that the trustees are satisfied that the proposed activities will further the purposes of the charity to an extent justified by the resources committed and the activity is not the dominant means by which the charity carries out its objects.

Use of volunteers

The Charity has some regular volunteers who help in the refugee support office. The Charity also depends on many volunteers to perform its events and activities throughout the year.

Activities and Achievements

Last year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of RR, marking significant milestones in our journey of resilience, community, and advocacy. These years have been filled with hard work, activities, and special events, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed and actively participated. We look forward to another decade of unity, growth, and community love.

The past year has been incredible. We hosted a range of activities, including social and recreational events for men, women, and youth, as well as celebrations of Eid and Syrian arts and culture. Our thought-provoking film screenings and discussions, featuring films such as “The Old Oak” by Ken Loach, “Barbara,” and “The Tower,” have enriched our community. Additionally, we moderated a focus group discussion with members of the Arab community in Manchester to share their views on the future of Manchester as part of the "Our Manchester Strategy 2025–2035," funded by Manchester City Council.

We hosted community iftars, including our annual fundraising iftar for Iqraa School, and celebrated our volunteers. Our network has grown through collaborations with universities, such as our participation in the “University of Manchester’s HCRI Careers Expo,” and with stakeholders, including meetings with Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council to build stronger communities together. We held impactful events addressing hate crimes, mental health and navigating the NHS.

We conducted research on the experiences of the Arab community in engaging with the NHS and produced bilingual videos in Arabic and English on Community Diagnostic Centres. Additionally, we held online sessions on refugee issues, such as “Syrian Male Refugees, Masculinities, and Homemaking” and “Shifting Landscapes: Syrian Refugee Women's Pursuit of Belonging.”

Our advocacy efforts included meetings with the UK Special Representative for Syria, issuing statements to support refugees and asylum seekers, and promoting a fairer asylum system. Furthermore, our participation in conferences like “Migrant Help's Partners Conference” in Birmingham and roundtable discussions on migration and refugees, such as “Migration, Solidarity & Criminalisation” in collaboration with the University of Manchester, has expanded our advocacy efforts.

Community Support Office

We strive to inspire, empower, and advocate for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants, particularly Syrians and other Arabic speakers in Manchester. Our community support services are designed to help individuals and families adjust to their new life in Britain through our dedicated refugee support office. We assist with accessing social services like Universal Credit, Child Benefit, and Tax Credits, as well as urgent matters such as contacting the Home Office and local MPs, registering children in schools, and securing warm home discounts. These services have become increasingly

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crucial due to the cost-of-living crisis. Our mission is to meet the evolving needs of our community. Upon arrival, refugees and asylum seekers require housing and financial assistance.

Their priorities then shift to family reunification, securing a permanent home, and enrolling their children in school. Following this, they begin learning English and seeking employment, while also making friends and pursuing their interests. We ensure continuous support at every stage, even after they attain citizenship, regardless of their age, circumstances, or which stage of immigration they are in.

Wafaa, a Syrian refugee, fled war-torn Syria, seeking refuge in the UK. However, she faced challenges such as language barriers, healthcare access, and accommodation struggles. She felt abandoned by the system meant to support her. And with no one to turn to, she felt lost and unsure of how to rebuild her life. It was amidst this despair that Wafaa stumbled upon a lifeline - a simple leaflet in Arabic at the job centre advertising RR’s services to Arabic-speaking refugees and asylum seekers. Desperate for assistance, she reached out, and we responded promptly and with compassion. In Wafaa’s words: “ At that moment, I felt a glimmer of hope, akin to a lost child finding their way back home. With trembling hands, I dialled the number on the leaflet, hoping for someone who could understand my plight ”. With our support, Hanan found accommodation, navigated bureaucratic processes, and accessed vital social and healthcare services. In addition, RR provided Hanan with a sense of belonging and community.

With funding from Migrant Help, we were able to have two volunteers and train them to assist us in the refugee support office, and one of them is now a current employee at our organisation. Additionally, we were able to purchase a new laptop to expedite our service delivery for users. This funding also allowed us to improve our workflow and systems by creating templates and documents that help volunteers and staff quickly find key signposting services, contact numbers, and best practices for applications. Furthermore, we organised a session to understand the issues new arrivals face in Manchester and to provide more information about our services.

Community Empowerment:

We deliver education and training in the English Language, computer skills, entrepreneurship, and other vocational skills to boost our beneficiary’s employment opportunities and general quality of life in the UK.

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of the "Our Manchester Strategy 2025 – 2035," funded by Manchester City Council, which aims to engage as many communities as possible to ensure the plan is inclusive and representative of all ethnicities and communities in Manchester. The focus group was essential to ensure that the Arab community's voice is heard and that they are actively included in Manchester's plans.

Raising Awareness Activities:

We organised many activities including the following:

Social and Recreational Activities:

We facilitate social events and recreational activities intended to uplift the community and promote social inclusion. These are attended by service users, members of the community, and the public, and work towards framing immigration and diversity in Manchester positively.

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Cultural and integration activities:

Since our establishment in 2013, the celebration of arts and culture has been central to our mission. We curate a diverse range of events, including music concerts, art workshops, film screenings, book launches, poetry nights, art exhibitions, the bi-annual Celebrating Syria Festival, craft sessions, and cooking workshops. Over the past year, we have hosted numerous film screenings that focus on communities and refugees, highlighting their journey of integration. For instance, we screened renowned films such as "The Old Oak" by Ken Loach, which portrays Syrian refugees settling into a small post-mining village in the Northeast, and "The Tower," which follows Wardi, an 11-year-old Palestinian girl in a refugee camp in Lebanon, as she discovers her family's history through stories passed down through three generations.

Education Project:

The Iqraa School initiative is an educational project in Syria, fully funded by the Syrian community in Manchester and their friends, and carried out by the Action for Humanity Charity. Since September 2014, Iqraa School has been providing education to children aged 6–15, along with additional support such as psychological and medical care. Located in northern Syria, the school is crucial in offering education amidst the ongoing conflict. Since 2021, it has operated with a two-shift system, accommodating an increased student body of 600.

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The ongoing crisis has led to a shortage of qualified primary school teachers in Idlib and North Aleppo regions, significantly affecting students' education. To address this, RR, in partnership with the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara), is providing three-year sponsorships to female students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a focus on Classroom Teaching. These sponsorships cover university tuition, housing fees, and part of the living costs, helping many regional schools fulfil their teaching requirements.

Advocacy:

RR advocates for refugees and supports their cause. We continue to write and meet with policymakers to give them updates about the challenges facing refugees and immigrants and explore avenues and ways of helping them. RR also constantly issues press releases and position statements with regards to current issues concerning the welfare of refugees and immigrants in the UK.

During the last year, we participated in different activities to advocate for refugees.

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Research:

We completed a research project on the experience of the Arab Community in Manchester in engaging with and accessing NHS services and produced and published a bilingual video (Arabic/English) to promote Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) among Arabic-speaking communities in the UK. The project was funded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The trustees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. Their policy is to hold enough funds to meet three months operating costs of the Centre.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The charity trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102);

Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, and the provisions of the trust deed.

They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees for the purposes of charity law who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1.

Approved by the trustees on 18/07/2024:

Dr Yasmine Nahlawi Faten Bakleh

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF RETHINK REBUILD SOCIETY

I report on the accounts of the Rethink Rebuild Society, registered charity number 1177807, for the period ended 31st May 2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 13.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). The trustees have determined that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act), and that an independent examination is necessary.

My responsibility is to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

My examination was conducted in accordance with the General Directions issued by the Charity Commission. The examination includes a review of the accounting records maintained by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also involves consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees regarding any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence required for an audit, and therefore I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts' view.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mohammad Zaher Raai

THE ACCOUNTANT POINT (TAP) LTD

135a Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, United Kingdom, M14 5AW

Date: 20/07/2024

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RETHINK REBUILD SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
1
TOTAL INCOME
LESS: EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
4
EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIE
4.1
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME / EXPENDITURE TOTAL
FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2023-24
2023-24
2023-24		 2022-23
£ £ £ £ £

Un-restricted
Funds
136,119		 Restricted
Funds
103,714		 Endowment
Funds
-		 Total
239,833		 Total
251,695
136,119 103,714 - 239,833 251,695


13,049
122,572		 -
59,020		 -
-		 13,049
181,592		 14,531
203,692
135,621 59,020 - 194,641 218,223
498
436,031
44,694
43,661
-
-		 45,192
479,692		 33,472
446,220
436,529 88,355
-		 524,884 479,692

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RETHINK REBUILD SOCIETY

BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
5
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
6
Debtors
6.1
LIABILITIES
Creditors:amount falling due within
7
one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors:amount falling due after more than
7.1
one year
TOTAL NET ASSETS
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY:
Un-restricted Funds:
8
Restricted Funds:
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS		 2023-24 2023-24







2022-23 2022-23
£ £ £ £
75,906
13,500		 561,252 80,031
1,339
525,438
525,438
78,593
81,370
2,777
2,777
604,032
124,340
479,692
436,031
43,661
479,692		 525,438


561,252



87,972
89,406
1,434
1,434 2,777
649,224
124,340		 604,032
124,340
524,884 479,692
436,529
88,355		 436,031
43,661
524,884 479,692

For the year ending 31st May 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under charities Act 2011.

Trustees' responsibility:

The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476;

The Trustees' acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006, with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) and FRS 102 SORP. The Charity is subject to Independent Examination under charity legislation, and the report is on page '6'. Approved on behalf of the Board

We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all the information and explanations for their preparation.

Approved by the trustees on 18/07/2024:

Dr Yasmine Nahlawi

Faten Bakleh

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RETHINK REBUILD SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024

Note: 1
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and Legacies
Fees and Registration
Government Grant
Grants
HMRC Gift Aid
Rent Received
Other		 Un-restricted
£
46,882
13,040
4,323
8,000
0
62,470
1,404		 2023-24
Restricted
Endowment
Total
£
£
£
84,780 -
131,662
-
13,040
5,054-
9,377
13,880 -
21,880
-
-
0

-
-
62,470
-
-
1,404
 2023-24
Restricted
Endowment
Total
£
£
£
84,780 -
131,662
-
13,040
5,054-
9,377
13,880 -
21,880
-
-
0

-
-
62,470
-
-
1,404
 2022-23
Total
£
123,640
9,245
18,245
21,605
18,472
59,725
763
136,119 103.714 -
239,833		 251,695

Note: 2

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis, under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with Recommended Accounting Practice 2015', (FRS 102 SORP), and in accordance with all applicable law in the charity's jurisdiction of registration, except that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the FRSSE SORP 2015 in preference to the previous SORP, the SORP 2005, which has been withdrawn, notwithstanding the fact that the extant statutory regulations, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 refer explicitly to the SORP 2005. This has been done to accord with current best practice.

Accounting convention

The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention. The charity is mainly

dependent on continuing donations and as a consequence the going concern basis is also dependent on the continuing of donations.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.

Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.

Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

Recognition of liabilities and expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

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Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fund raising purposes.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of Statement of financial activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly , and others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Note: 2.1

LIABILITY TO TAXATION

As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applied

towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Note: 3
STAFF COSTS
Gross Salaries
Pension
The average numbers of employees
during the year were;
Administration
Volunteers
Note: 3.1
TRUSTEES REMUNERATION		 £
63,053
2,585
65,638
Number
5
2		 2023-24 Total
£
63,053
2,585		 2022-23
Total
£
69,520
1,205
70,726		 2022-23
Total
£
69,520
1,205
70,726

65,638
Total
5
2		 Number
4
2

All trustees provide their services to the charity free of charge without any remuneration.

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Note: 4

EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS

Events Expenditure
Advertising
Interest on Loan
Travel
Printing, Postage, Stationary

7,500
1118
4,340
64
27
Un-restricted

£		 -
-
-
Restricted

£		 -
7,500
14,449
1118
1615
4,340
0
-
64
351
-
27
81
Endowment
Total
Total
£ £ £
Usage
Usage
Usage
Usage
Usage
13,049 - -
13,049
16,496

Note: 4.1

EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Charitable Donations &
Activities
Usage
SUPPORT COSTS:
Legal & Professional
Usage
Accountancy
Usage
Insurance
Usage
Heat and Light
Usage
Rent
Usage
Telephone & Internet
Usage
Depreciation
Usage
Bank Charges
Usage
General Expenses
Usage		 10,235
59,020
-
69,255
74,508
395
-
-
395
709
1,678
-
-
1,678
1,548
2,412
-
-
2,412
1,947
3,356
-
-
3,356
4,600
33,600
-
-
33,600
30,889
183
-
-
183
142
227
-
-
227
222
335
-
-
335
348
4,515
-
-
4,515
2,990
56,936
59,020
-
115,956
117,903

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Note: 5
TANGIBLE ASSETS:
Building
Cost
At 01 June 2023
524,179
Addition
20,000
At 31 May 2024
544,179
Depreciation
At 01 June 2023
-
Charge for the year
-
At 31 May 2024
-
Net Book Value
At 31 May 2024
544,179
At 01 June 2023
524,179
Note: 6
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash at Bank
Note: 6
DEBTORS
Debtors
Note: 7
CREDITORS: Amount falling due within one year
Accruals and other Creditors
Note: 7.1
CREDITORS: Amount falling due more than one year
Loans

Note: 8
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Un-restricted
Opening Funds as at 01/06/2023
436,031
Net income/expenditure
498		 Building
524,179
20,000		 Building
524,179
20,000		 Total
529,988
36,041
544,179 566,029

-
-
4,550
227
- 4,777 £
80,031
544,179
524,179
561,252
525,438
80,031
1,339
1,339
2,777
2,777

124,340


124,340


2022-23
Total
436,031
498		 446,220
33,472
479,792
Closing funds as at 31/05/2024
 436,529 88,355 -
 524,884

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