Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 01.04.2020 To: 31.03.2021
Charity name: Canterbury Welcomes Refugees
Charity registration number: 1181225
Company number: N/A
Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purposes of CWR are to relieve financial hardship, support education, training and employment related activities, preserve physical and mental health, promote social inclusion, improve conditions of life amongst refugees and asylum seekers and their dependants in the Canterbury area to their benefit and that of the community. These aims are to be achieved through providing access to housing, loans and grants, practical support, English language support, support to access services and advice. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
CWR has provided grants and practical assistance to support asylum seeking families and refugees resettling in Canterbury to relieve financial hardship, particularly resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. CWR has provided financial aid for the purchase of school uniforms, computer equipment to access online learning and working, food and other essentials. To continue to promote inclusion and education, CWR has created online English language support, providing conversation and lessons for over 30 individuals. CWR worked in partnership to pilot a creative online project for refugee women, and set up an English conversation group for young adults helping to reduce the isolation of lockdown. We organised online information sessions on COVID-19 and the importance of vaccinations as well as information sessions on setting up a business and seeking employment. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees of CWR are aware of and have regard to the Charity Commission’s rules and guidelines on the public benefit of the work that is carried out by CWR. This work has benefit for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers as well as the wider community by aiming to support and facilitate social integration. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All activities by CWR are carried out by volunteers from the local community. Helping in this way has provided support to the beneficiaries and also community engagement for the volunteers, particularly relieving isolation during pandemic lockdown. |
| Other |
Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Continued resettlement of a refugee family under the UK Government’s Community Sponsorship programme. Engagement of local volunteers to assist the integration of several resettled refugee families into the local community. Support for refugee families to understand and adjust to keeping safe rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. Practical support for families during times of sickness and self-isolation. Support to access health services. Establishing online English teaching and conversation support accessible to all members of 8 refugee families. Relief of financial hardship by providing clothing, food and computer equipment enabling access to online learning. Preventing social isolation through online groups aimed at continuing language development during COVID-19 lockdown. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | CWR has sufficient funds to cover expenses of the first sponsored family and support of other resettled families. Any surplus will be used towards the sponsorship of another family, which is planned for the period 2021/22. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not hold large reserves. Some grant money received could not be used in the period covered by this report due to lockdown restrictions. CWR holds sufficient reserves to cover the sponsored family’s expenses, insurance payment and other liabilities. Reserves will be carried forward and used towards sponsorship of another refugee family. Some reserves are being carried forward as services such as training has not been available due to COVID-19. Minimum of £9,000 required for Community Sponsorship of a refugee family. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,241 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Fundraising events including art sale & auction, classical music concert etc. Grant from Kent Community Foundation for the relief of COVID-19 related suffering. Grant towards a cooking-based integration programme, on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation |
| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Selected for skills set and subject to approval by Board of Trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Safeguarding Policy and individual meeting of each new volunteer with the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Regular volunteer events including updates on safeguarding and other training. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Refugee families are supported by the 6 CWR board trustees, active volunteers and a larger group of supporters, including financial donors. CWR works in partnership with Canterbury City Council and Canterbury Diocese. CWR received advice and support from RESET, an organisation funded to support Community Sponsorship groups. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Canterbury Welcomes Refugees |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1181225 |
| Charity’s principal address | Withheld |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Dr C Powell | Lead Sponsor | Board of Trustees | ||
| S Powell | Project Lead | Board of Trustees | ||
| N Watson-Cutts | Chair of Trustees, Designated SafeguardingLead |
Board of Trustees | ||
| D Pecoraro | Welfare Lead | Board of Trustees | ||
| Claire Leggatt | Health & Mental Health Lead |
Board of Trustees | ||
| HilaryAdams | Treasurer | Board of Trustees | ||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
The Charity’s principal address is withheld due to threats being received at this address. Police reference number available.
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
| gned on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors | charity’s trustees/directors | charity’s trustees/directors | |||
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| Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher Powell Position (for example Secretary, Chair, etc) Trustee Date 23.4.21 |
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Charity Name No (if any) CANTERBURY WELCOMES REFUGEES 1181225 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01-Apr-20 31-Mar-21
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 150 - - 316 - - - - 466 - - - 466 - - 1,288 255 368 - - 242 - 2,153 - - - 2,153 - 1,687 - 11,928 10,241 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 5,700 - - - - - 5,700 - - - 5,700 - - - - - 1,399 151 - - 1,550 - - - 1,550 4,150 - 1,700 5,850 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 150 - 5,700 316 - - - - 6,166 - - - 6,166 - - 1,288 255 368 1,399 151 242 - 3,703 - - - 3,703 2,463 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 150 - 5,700 316 - - - - 6,166 - - - 6,166 - - 1,288 255 368 1,399 151 242 - 3,703 - - - 3,703 2,463 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 150 | 15,850 | ||||
| Fundraising | - | 5,777 | ||||
| Grant | - | |||||
| Gift aid | 316 | 288 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
466 | 21,915 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 21,915 | ||||||
| Rent | - | 2,902 | ||||
| Cash for family | - | 1,200 | ||||
| Familyexpenses | 1,288 | 2,483 | ||||
| Insurance | 255 | 235 | ||||
| Interpreters | 368 | 1,467 | ||||
| IT | - | - | ||||
| Web | - | - | ||||
| GroupActivities | 242 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 2,153 | 8,287 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 8,287 | ||||||
| - 1,687 | 4,150 | - | 2,463 | 13,628 | ||
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| 11,928 | 1,700 | - | 13,628 | - | ||
| 10,241 | 5,850 | - | 16,091 | 13,628 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
13/07/2021
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 10,241 5,850 - - - - 10,241 5,850 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Christopher Powell |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Christopher Powell | 23.4.21 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
13/07/2021
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