ask 1mml9rotlr&AiY1uM Support Xlrklo•• Annual Report April 2024 to March 2025 We are grateful for the dedication of our volunteers, staff, trustees, and partners. Thelr hard work has made a real difference in the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in Kirklees. Welcome Clubs Welcome Mentors Welfare Volunteer Spotlight Legal Department Housing Project In this report, we share inspiring stories. challenges, and successes. We demonstrate the Difference IASK has Had. Welcome Walks News Bulletin io Events li Thank You 12
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strengthening our volunteer network. Through the dedica?on and hard work of our team, we have successfully achieved our goals and made a meaningful impact.
year. Over the last year, IASK has focused on expanding our outreach and
achievements
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Values
We will place our clients at the centre of everything we do. We will value lived experience and embed it within our organisa?on.
the complex asylum and immigra?on system and support with casework and welfare needs.
Mission
Vision
Refugees and people seeking asylum in Kirklees will live safe and fulfilling lives supported by IASK.
We will work with people seeking asylum and refugees in Kirklees to understand
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situa)on and providing personalised assistance. The team
had access to the necessary organisa.ons across guidance and encouragement 941 individuals assisted
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and get back on my feet.
Client tes)monial
for helping us create a stronger, more suppor4ve community.
We’re grateful for our partnerships with organisa4ons like TSL, INAT, Kirklees Library, CLEAR, the Job Centre, the Refugee Employability Program,
Welcome Mentors
The Welcome Mentor Project,, a project which supports volunteers, many who themselves are seeking asylum to support others going through the same experiences, the project has provided guidance, advice, and encouragement to help the mentees succeed in their goals. The Mentors are providing assistance at both Welcome clubs, including gree?ng clients at the recep?on area, assessing their needs through triaging, and offering addi?onal services such as welfare, post-decision support, legal, and housing advice. The Partners offer a wide range of support during the Welcome Club sessions, this creates a, ‘one stop shop’ environment where people can access the support and informa?on they need.
Mentor Development
Our mentors par4cipated in comprehensive training sessions on topics including mental health, safeguarding, GDPR, first aid, joint partner session, RASAC and interpreter training. Regular supervision and peer discussions ensured con4nuous development and enhanced support delivery.
clients received
Case Study: Mentor Growth
48 session in 2024 as a Rabia went above and beyond to make Fazal, and his wife feel vaccines in one drop-in
result of Community welcome and supported. She not only provided them with a tour of Champion volunteers the town but also introduced them to cri4cal places like the GP and shops. Her kind and pa4ent approach made them feel right at home, thoroughly explaining their surroundings. She
| brought them to the Welcome Club, where they connected with the | brought them to the Welcome Club, where they connected with the | |
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| community. Fazal | ||
| expressed deep gra4tude, |
sharing how Rabia’s dedica4on signifcantly eased their transi4on into their new |
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| home. | ||
| Impact of theWelcome Mentors Case Study:“My mentor not only | ||
| provided me | ||
| In 2023, H arrived in the UK feelingwith | useful )ps and advice but alsodistressed and isolated due to language | |
| barriers. AYer a housing assessment with | took a genuine interest in myMears, H was referred to the Welcome | |
| personal growth. They arranged | ||
| Mentor Coordinator and matched with ameet-ups with other newcomers,mentor. The mentor invited H to the | ||
| Welcome Club, where addi4onal support | which allowed me to build a strongfollowed. With help from the Welcome | |
| network from day one. It truly | ||
| anyone." | 5 |
itJ3A day in the life of a wefare volunteer I head tothedrop-ln atthe Quaker Meeting House. a 25-minutedrive where I ¢at¢h up onthe news ora podcast-staylng Informed helps me understand the challengesour cllent5 face. 6:30 AM 7..30 AM 12..00 PM I start my day early- coffee, the newspaper, and a 5unnywalk wlth ffly do& After breakfast with ffly husband, I keep busy with house chores.a gyrn class, or hobbies I didn't hève time for before retirement. Today, I'm meeting mydaughterand granddaughterlora swim. 221 Doors open. It'5 bu5y-cII#iii are already Ilned up. The energy Isamazlng. wlth volunteers of all backgrounds worklng together to help. Lallurna, our Welcome MviiiuT Coordlnator, l arrlve, è4fVVt Iliv team. and help set up If brlefs us on updates-new paperwork, dental needed. Today, everythln8's ready, so18rab referrals. and the great newsthat we have coffee and catch up with fellow volunteers. SIM cards avallable for Cllents thls week. A woman $lx w¢ek$ 'pregnant neededto reg15t•r wlth matemltyservlces. I contacted her GP, who nlomied methete81$tr8tlon wasn't done through them. I. then called the mldwllery ••ervlce, and slnee theellent dldn't speak Engllsh.they arranged for a mldwlfe to all baek wlth an Int•rpr•t•r.: 1:30 PM 1:55 PM 2..15 PM Acllent needed correctlon on a blrth certlllcate. I contacted Calderdale Reglstry Offl¢eto¢he¢k If changes were posslble. Slnce the certlflcate was Issued In Januaryi It mlBht be too late to 8mend, and the cost would be around£90- 100.18dvlsed the cllent tosend an emall for conflrmatlonand provlded the contact etai15.1 a150 distributed SIM cards tothecouple and updated thelr address In the systenK A client had lost thelr ARC IAsylum Re8lstratlon Card). I comploto¢J the ARC enqulryform. updated theclient's consent form In the system. corrected thelr arrlval date In the database, and ensured thelr phone numberwas accurate. I a150 referred them for a Welcome Walk to help them navlgate local services. 245 PM I referred a tlient to Solace for mental health support and helped anotherapplyfor a disèbillty bus pass. A tlient had received a train fine. l emailed the appeal wlth supporting evidence. but it was immediately returned as the emall address was no longer in use. I then submitted an online form explainin8 thesituatlon, though It was lessdetalled than an emall. Lun¢hl My favourite part of the day. 8ouchra and the kitchen tearn alway5 ama2e me-how do they make such delicious rneals on atight budget? I chat with volunteers and clients whlle eatln8. J 3:45 PM 4:00 PM A client needed erner8ency food support, 501 completed a food bank referr81. The drop-in wraps up. My brain is bu2zin8 from all the problern-solving. I finlsh logging Cases tie up loose end& 15aymy goodbyes-until nexttimel
Legal department
The legal team have worked hard to provide a number of essen?al legal services to people seeking asylum and refugees in Kirklees.
95% of clients do not have legal representa?on, so our substan?al interview project is needed now more than ever. The lack of legal representa?on has also increased demand and further impacted asylum seekers. Despite no representa?on in the ini?al claim, clients now face no representa?on for their appeal process.
Therefore, our legal team has started a new “ AP Project “ Appeal Preparatory Project. This project assists clients in lodging the appeal and preparing them to aRend their hearing in person. We will do all the needed work by commissioning an Expert Report, gathering evidence, and preparing the bundle for the court. We also work with private solicitors by doing work together for a reduced fee.
Challenges
The Legal team is currently facing capacity challenges due to the increased demand resul4ng from the shortage of Legal Aid. However, we priori4se cases carefully based on urgency and needs. We ensure that all client requirements are addressed under our remit and qualifica4ons.
Successes
diligently worked to ensure that all the clients represented by IASK were able to get their status through our SIP and AP projects.
Oluwa’s* Story
Oluwa, a 73-year-old from Nigeria, entered the UK in 2012 on a dependent partner visa, which was curtailed aYer his rela4onship ended in 2014. Despite an unsuccessful acempt to apply for an EEA resident permit in 2019, he claimed asylum on poli4cal grounds in 2021. His ini4al claim was refused, but with the support of the IASK legal team, he lodged a successful appeal. Through the AP Project, Oluwa was granted status aYer a sevenyear wait. This case underscores the crucial role of the IASK legal team in naviga4ng complex immigra4on issues and securing posi4ve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
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story known where to
Sara, a single woman in her 30s, start gained refugee status in June
2024 a9er a long asylum journey. When we met her at the Sara
Housing Drop-in, she had just three weeks to leave her
Home Office accommodaGon but didn’t qualify for priority housing.
With limited Gme and few private rental opGons, we secured
temporary housing through Refugees at Home, giving us extra weeks to find her a
shared house in central Huddersfield. Once seNled, Groundworks helped her with a
CV and job search, leading to a part-Gme job. Now, in a permanent home, she feels safe, has made new friends,
and regained her confidence.
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New E-Visa Challenges
The Government's new E-Visa scheme requires all migrants to transi?on to a digital status, meaning Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards will no longer be issued. To complete this process, clients need either their current BRP card or passport. Some of our clients have lost both, complica?ng their ability to obtain an E-Visa. We are facing delays in assis?ng these clients due to insufficient systems and processes with the Home Office. To address this, we’ve arranged for Migrant Help to assist at our Wednesday Welcome Clubs, offering vital support.
OISC Rebrands to IAA
Authority (IAA), reflec?ng a shi^ in UK immigra?on advice regula?on. As a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office, the IAA aims to enhance performance, exper?se, and external engagement. All OISC-registered advisers will automa?cally transi?on to IAA regula?on. The rebrand does not impact service delivery or the provision of regulated immigra?on advice to businesses and individuals.
Koshan Wins Academic Pioneering Award
We are excited to announce that one of our dedicated volunteers, Koshan, received the Academic Pioneering Award at The Kirklees Adult Learners Awards, nominated by Kirklees College. The award recognises Koshan’s outstanding academic achievements and his invaluable volunteer contribu?ons to IASK over the past two years. Koshan shared, "Volunteering with IASK has been a great experience, helping others through the asylum process. Despite awai?ng a decision from the Home Office, I’ve been able to achieve my goals and support the community." Well done, Koshan! We are proud of your achievements and grateful for the incredible work you do with us.
IASK Housing Videos Now Available
IASK’s housing informa?on videos are now live on our website and shared with partners! They help newly granted refugees in Kirklees navigate housing challenges, register with Kirklees Housing Solu?ons, and access private rental support. Covering key issues like limited council housing, the videos are available in mul?ple languages, including English, Amharic, Arabic, French, Kurdish Sorani, Pashto, Persian, and Tigrinya.
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ask Events Christmas Week at IASK On December 19th. IASK hosted a Christmas party at the Quaker Meeting House, bringing together over 160 partners, clients, volLJnteers, and staff for H festive afternoon. Guests enjoyed delicious home-cooked food, party games, live music. and presents donated by local charities. Additionally, the Imam of the Ahmadiyya Mosque generously provided hot meals for 55 clients at the Welcome Club, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere for everyone. Pantom ime at the Lawrence Batley The Lawrence Batley Theatre kindly provlded 25 CketS and Ice cream vouchers for a Christmas pantomime show. Clients, especially the children, thoroughly enjoyed the performance and had a fantasti¢ time. One tlient shared,"We loved the showl Thank you for invitin8 us,. our children really enjoyed the experiencel" On October 31st, 24 volunteers and staff attended the Dlwa15 Openlng Nlght at East Rlddlesden Hall, hosted by the National Trust. Transportation was provided, and the evening featured delicious food, drumming, community activities, Speeches, and guided tours of the hall and gardens. Volunteers enjoyed the experience and appreciated the chance to learn about a new cultural celebration. One volunteer shared, 'Thank you for or8anizin8 thi5 event,. it was a fantastic opportunity to explore East Riddlesden Hall and learn about Diwali." Tree Planting at Pule Hill On November 26th, our Welcome Walkers joined a National Trust event to plant 70 trees on Pule Hill. De5Plte the windy weather, everyone had fun and contributed to protecting the environment. It was a great dayfor all involvedl
Thank you.
A big thank you to everyone who has supported us and to everyone who gave their Eme, resources, and skills this year. Your support strengthens our mission and helps build a welcoming and helpful environment for people seeking asylum and refugees in Kirklees.
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD) registered name of IASK (Immigration and Asylum Support Kirklees) which is the operating name
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Company reference and administrative details Trustees’ annual report Independent Examiner’s report Statement of financial activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements
Registered Charity Number:1181825
COMPANY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Pete Evans Chair Karen Wood Treasurer David Evans Leonora Rustamova Sara Foster Mohannad Almohammad Mansur Ibrahim Junayed Hossain Grace McMahon
Registered Charity Number
1181825
Registered office
Quaker Meeting House Church Street Huddersfield HD1 4TR
Independent Examiner
Wheawill & Sudworth Limited Chartered Accountants 35 Westgate Huddersfield HD1 1PA
Bankers
Lloyds Bank 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which is also prepared to meet the requirements for a trustees' report and accounts for the Charities Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Constitution and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities.
Objectives and Activities
To relieve the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and their dependents in Kirklees and the surrounding area who are destitute or at risk of destitution, by any such charitable means as the trustees shall think fit.
To advance the education of such refugees and asylum seekers and their dependents so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community.
To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum.
Public Benefit Statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.
Financial Review
Income for the year is shown as £294,535 (2024: £215,107) and this is mostly from grant funding which is listed in the notes to the accounts. Expenditure is shown as £262,880 (2024: £215,861) with a year end carry forward of funds balance of £227,234 (2024: £195,579).
Reserves policy
The trustees are aiming to set aside six months running costs in addition to any redundancy costs for paid staff, this would make our target for reserve to stand at £138,775. As at 31 March 2025 free reserves less fixed assets were £97,257.
Reference and administrative details, Advisors and Trustees
These are all specified on page 2
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Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The Constitution was last amended on 31[st] Jan 2019.
Risk management
The trustees have considered the risks to which the charity is exposed and have put in place appropriate controls to provide reasonable assurance against loss and damage.
Chairs Report
Immigration and Asylum Support Kirklees Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the 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 trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial 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 these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved on behalf of the Trustees
Pete Evans 30[th] December 2025
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I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and in carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content if the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
D M Butterworth FCA Wheawill & Sudworth Limited 35 Westgate Huddersfield HD1 1PA
30[th] December 2025
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Notes | |||||
| 1 | Incoming resources | ||||
| 2 | Donations and legacies | 10,305 | 284,230 | 294,535 | 215,107 |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total income | 10,305 | 284,2 | 294,535 | 215,107 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | |||||
| Staff costs | 922 | 194,330 | 195,252 | 168,326 | |
| Destitution support | 66 | 17,912 | 17,978 | 3,662 | |
| Client telecommunications and data | - | 2,248 | |||
| Client support – legal and translation | - | 14,281 | 14,281 | 12,742 | |
| costs | |||||
| Other Client support | 210 | 4,377 | 4,587 | 5,347 | |
| Volunteer expenses | - | 4,142 | 4,142 | 3,855 | |
| Travel | 13 | 7 | 20 | 112 | |
| Rent | - | 9,006 | 9,006 | 6,143 | |
| Admin costs | 10,711 | 1,878 | 12,589 | 7,727 | |
| Computer equipment | - | 1,615 | 1,615 | 2,464 | |
| Insurance | 2,183 | - | 2,183 | 1,865 | |
| Events and fundraising | 26 | - | 26 | 170 | |
| Accountancy | 1,200 | - | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| ────── | ────── | ──── | ──── | ||
| Total expenditure | 15,331 | 247,549 | 262,880 | 215,861 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Net (outgoing)/incoming resources | (5,026) | 36,681 | 31,655 | (754) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward |
109,395 |
86,184 |
195,579 |
196,333 | |
| Funds transfer |
(7,112) |
7,112 | - | - | |
| ────── | ───── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total funds carried forward | 97,257 | 129,977 | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ══════ | ═════ | ═════ | ═════ |
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 232,581 | 263,111 | |
| Debtors | 540 | 12,261 | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Total current assets | 233,121 | 275,372 | |
| Creditors:amounts falling due within one year | (2,887) | (7,057) | |
| Deferred Income | (3,000) |
(72,736) | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Net current assets | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Total assets | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ══════ | ══════ | ||
| Represented by: | |||
| Designated funds - reserves | 97,257 | 109,395 | |
| Restricted funds | 129,977 | 86,184 | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Total Funds | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ══════ | ══════ |
These financial statements were approved on behalf of the Trustees
Pete Evans
30[th] December 2025
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.
- a) Basis of preparation
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)” (“the Charities SORP”) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined under FRS102.
b) Income
Income from grants is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
c) Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets the criteria is identified to the fund together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.
d) General Funds
Unrestricted Funds are other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are all available as general funds.
Designated Funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside for use for a specific purpose.
- e) Resources expended
DASH (Destitute Asylum Seekers Huddersfield) is not VAT registered.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- f) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its useful life
g) Fund Accounting
Funds held by the charity are either restricted funds or unrestricted general funds. Unrestricted funds are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
h) Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where there is a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
i) Pensions
DASH (Destitute Asylum Seekers Huddersfield) are contracted to NEST to provide their workplace pension scheme.
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 2 | Donations and legacies | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Tudor Trust | - | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | |
| National Lottery Grant Fund | - | 47,890 | 47,890 | 47,890 | |
| Refugee Action | 150 | 4,950 | 4,950 | 7,464 | |
| Justice Fund (JTI) | - | 44,000 | 44,000 | 29,232 | |
| Third Sector Leaders | 200 | 52,506 | 52,706 | 42,991 | |
| Blue Thread | - | - | 2,000 | ||
| James Reckett Fund | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | - | |
| AB Sainsburys | - | - | - | - | |
| Kirklees MC | 250 | 82,736 | 82,986 | 10,000 | |
| Sanctuary Kirklees | - | - | - | - | |
| One Community | - | 10,000 | 10,000 | 9,637 | |
| SW Yorkshire Partnership | - | - | - | 4,500 | |
| Client Support Fund | 950 | 5,148 | 6,098 | 4,514 | |
| Donations | 8755 | - | 8,755 | 24,879 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 10,305 | 284,230 | 294,535 | 215,107 | ||
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ |
| 3 | Restricted Funds | At | At | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | Incoming | Outgoing | Funds | 31 March | ||
| 2024 | Resources | Resources | Transfer | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Tudor Trust | 18,442 | 32,000 | (30,737) | - | 19,705 | |
| Kirklees Met Council | 3,629 | 82,736 | (37,898) | - | 48,467 | |
| National Lottery | 14,088 | 47,890 | (46,917) | - | 15,061 | |
| Refugee Action | - | 4,950 | (4,950) | - | - | |
| Justice Fund (JTI) | 3,355 | 44,000 | (24,304) | - | 23,051 | |
| AB Sainsburys | 15,000 | - | (15,000) | - | - | |
| James Reckett Fund | 14,050 | 5,000 | (3,410) | - | 15,640 | |
| Just Giving Fund | 4,405 | - | (1,108) | - | 3,297 | |
| Third Sector Leaders | 1,094 | 52,506 | (52,506) | - | 1,094 | |
| One Community | 7,621 | 10,000 | (17,621) | - | - | |
| SW Yorkshire Partnership | 4,500 | - |
(4,500) | - | - | |
| Client Support Fund | - | 5,148 |
(8,598) | 7,112 | 3,662 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 86,184 | 284,230 | (247,549) | 7,112 | 129,977 | ||
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── |
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. Trustees’ remuneration
No remuneration was paid to the trustees during the year (2024: £nil)
| 5 | Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade creditors | 1,687 | 869 | |
| Social security and other taxes | - | 4,920 | |
| Accruals | 1,200 | 1,268 | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| 2,887 | 7,057 | ||
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6 Control
The charity is under control of the trustees
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD) registered name of IASK (Immigration and Asylum Support Kirklees) which is the operating name
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Company reference and administrative details Trustees’ annual report Independent Examiner’s report Statement of financial activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements
Registered Charity Number:1181825
COMPANY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Pete Evans Chair Karen Wood Treasurer David Evans Leonora Rustamova Sara Foster Mohannad Almohammad Mansur Ibrahim Junayed Hossain Grace McMahon
Registered Charity Number
1181825
Registered office
Quaker Meeting House Church Street Huddersfield HD1 4TR
Independent Examiner
Wheawill & Sudworth Limited Chartered Accountants 35 Westgate Huddersfield HD1 1PA
Bankers
Lloyds Bank 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which is also prepared to meet the requirements for a trustees' report and accounts for the Charities Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Constitution and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities.
Objectives and Activities
To relieve the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and their dependents in Kirklees and the surrounding area who are destitute or at risk of destitution, by any such charitable means as the trustees shall think fit.
To advance the education of such refugees and asylum seekers and their dependents so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community.
To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum.
Public Benefit Statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.
Financial Review
Income for the year is shown as £294,535 (2024: £215,107) and this is mostly from grant funding which is listed in the notes to the accounts. Expenditure is shown as £262,880 (2024: £215,861) with a year end carry forward of funds balance of £227,234 (2024: £195,579).
Reserves policy
The trustees are aiming to set aside six months running costs in addition to any redundancy costs for paid staff, this would make our target for reserve to stand at £138,775. As at 31 March 2025 free reserves less fixed assets were £97,257.
Reference and administrative details, Advisors and Trustees
These are all specified on page 2
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Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The Constitution was last amended on 31[st] Jan 2019.
Risk management
The trustees have considered the risks to which the charity is exposed and have put in place appropriate controls to provide reasonable assurance against loss and damage.
Chairs Report
Immigration and Asylum Support Kirklees Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the 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 trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial 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 these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved on behalf of the Trustees
Pete Evans 30[th] December 2025
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I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and in carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content if the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
D M Butterworth FCA Wheawill & Sudworth Limited 35 Westgate Huddersfield HD1 1PA
30[th] December 2025
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Notes | |||||
| 1 | Incoming resources | ||||
| 2 | Donations and legacies | 10,305 | 284,230 | 294,535 | 215,107 |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total income | 10,305 | 284,2 | 294,535 | 215,107 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | |||||
| Staff costs | 922 | 194,330 | 195,252 | 168,326 | |
| Destitution support | 66 | 17,912 | 17,978 | 3,662 | |
| Client telecommunications and data | - | 2,248 | |||
| Client support – legal and translation | - | 14,281 | 14,281 | 12,742 | |
| costs | |||||
| Other Client support | 210 | 4,377 | 4,587 | 5,347 | |
| Volunteer expenses | - | 4,142 | 4,142 | 3,855 | |
| Travel | 13 | 7 | 20 | 112 | |
| Rent | - | 9,006 | 9,006 | 6,143 | |
| Admin costs | 10,711 | 1,878 | 12,589 | 7,727 | |
| Computer equipment | - | 1,615 | 1,615 | 2,464 | |
| Insurance | 2,183 | - | 2,183 | 1,865 | |
| Events and fundraising | 26 | - | 26 | 170 | |
| Accountancy | 1,200 | - | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| ────── | ────── | ──── | ──── | ||
| Total expenditure | 15,331 | 247,549 | 262,880 | 215,861 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Net (outgoing)/incoming resources | (5,026) | 36,681 | 31,655 | (754) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward |
109,395 |
86,184 |
195,579 |
196,333 | |
| Funds transfer |
(7,112) |
7,112 | - | - | |
| ────── | ───── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total funds carried forward | 97,257 | 129,977 | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ══════ | ═════ | ═════ | ═════ |
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 232,581 | 263,111 | |
| Debtors | 540 | 12,261 | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Total current assets | 233,121 | 275,372 | |
| Creditors:amounts falling due within one year | (2,887) | (7,057) | |
| Deferred Income | (3,000) |
(72,736) | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Net current assets | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Total assets | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ══════ | ══════ | ||
| Represented by: | |||
| Designated funds - reserves | 97,257 | 109,395 | |
| Restricted funds | 129,977 | 86,184 | |
| ────── | ────── | ||
| Total Funds | 227,234 | 195,579 | |
| ══════ | ══════ |
These financial statements were approved on behalf of the Trustees
Pete Evans
30[th] December 2025
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.
- a) Basis of preparation
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)” (“the Charities SORP”) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined under FRS102.
b) Income
Income from grants is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
c) Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets the criteria is identified to the fund together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.
d) General Funds
Unrestricted Funds are other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are all available as general funds.
Designated Funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside for use for a specific purpose.
- e) Resources expended
DASH (Destitute Asylum Seekers Huddersfield) is not VAT registered.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- f) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its useful life
g) Fund Accounting
Funds held by the charity are either restricted funds or unrestricted general funds. Unrestricted funds are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
h) Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where there is a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
i) Pensions
DASH (Destitute Asylum Seekers Huddersfield) are contracted to NEST to provide their workplace pension scheme.
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 2 | Donations and legacies | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
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| funds | funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Tudor Trust | - | 32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | |
| National Lottery Grant Fund | - | 47,890 | 47,890 | 47,890 | |
| Refugee Action | 150 | 4,950 | 4,950 | 7,464 | |
| Justice Fund (JTI) | - | 44,000 | 44,000 | 29,232 | |
| Third Sector Leaders | 200 | 52,506 | 52,706 | 42,991 | |
| Blue Thread | - | - | 2,000 | ||
| James Reckett Fund | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | - | |
| AB Sainsburys | - | - | - | - | |
| Kirklees MC | 250 | 82,736 | 82,986 | 10,000 | |
| Sanctuary Kirklees | - | - | - | - | |
| One Community | - | 10,000 | 10,000 | 9,637 | |
| SW Yorkshire Partnership | - | - | - | 4,500 | |
| Client Support Fund | 950 | 5,148 | 6,098 | 4,514 | |
| Donations | 8755 | - | 8,755 | 24,879 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 10,305 | 284,230 | 294,535 | 215,107 | ||
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| 3 | Restricted Funds | At | At | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | Incoming | Outgoing | Funds | 31 March | ||
| 2024 | Resources | Resources | Transfer | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Tudor Trust | 18,442 | 32,000 | (30,737) | - | 19,705 | |
| Kirklees Met Council | 3,629 | 82,736 | (37,898) | - | 48,467 | |
| National Lottery | 14,088 | 47,890 | (46,917) | - | 15,061 | |
| Refugee Action | - | 4,950 | (4,950) | - | - | |
| Justice Fund (JTI) | 3,355 | 44,000 | (24,304) | - | 23,051 | |
| AB Sainsburys | 15,000 | - | (15,000) | - | - | |
| James Reckett Fund | 14,050 | 5,000 | (3,410) | - | 15,640 | |
| Just Giving Fund | 4,405 | - | (1,108) | - | 3,297 | |
| Third Sector Leaders | 1,094 | 52,506 | (52,506) | - | 1,094 | |
| One Community | 7,621 | 10,000 | (17,621) | - | - | |
| SW Yorkshire Partnership | 4,500 | - |
(4,500) | - | - | |
| Client Support Fund | - | 5,148 |
(8,598) | 7,112 | 3,662 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 86,184 | 284,230 | (247,549) | 7,112 | 129,977 | ||
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── |
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DASH (DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS HUDDERSFIELD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. Trustees’ remuneration
No remuneration was paid to the trustees during the year (2024: £nil)
| 5 | Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade creditors | 1,687 | 869 | |
| Social security and other taxes | - | 4,920 | |
| Accruals | 1,200 | 1,268 | |
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| 2,887 | 7,057 | ||
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6 Control
The charity is under control of the trustees
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