BIRIYANI & g
AS
Trustees Annual Report
& Financial Statement
I st April 2024 - 31 st March 2025
Charity Commission
Registration No. 1189561

Contents Page
Page 3: Our Mission I Who We Are | Our Values
Page 4: Our Aims
Page S: About Us l Background
Page 6: Where We Are
Page 7: Trustees Statement
Page 8: A Note frnm the Chief Executive Offiter
Page 10: Key Achlevements I Impact Report
Food, Water & Hjglene Products, Gaza Drlnklng Water
Dlstrlbutlon. IndlTrldu81 Food & Hyglene Items, Non
Foud Items, Oiher Key Support Intervenilons,
Communitv Coordinators & Volunteers. F.nd Pushbacks
Inten'enlions. Advocacu & Crl%ls Support, Soclal
Suppori & GLneral Il'Lllbeing.
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Page 19: Ambassadors, Events. and Hlghlights
Page 21: Community Siories I: The Smallest Survivor
Page 22: Community Siories 2: A Youth-Led Volunteer
Response in Cairo
Page 24: Financial Overview
Page 25: Reserves Poliey
Page 26: What'5 next for RBB?
Page 27: Charily Informalion
REFUGEE
Page 28: Slatement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Page 29: Structure & Governance
Page 30: Fin8ncial Statements and Independent
Examiner's Report
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Our Mission
Who We Are
Community-Led Field Team
85Tt of our field team and coordinalor4 have lived experience of di%placement and forced
migraiion. With team representation fmm countries including Sudan, Palestine. Syria, Iraq,
Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, Erilrea, Camer(x)n, Gambia, Sierra Leone, UK, USA, and Spain,
this diversity strengthens our ability to respond with cultural understanding and community-
rooted trust.
Leadership and Governance
We are a proudly temale-led organisation. with %even of our eighl leaders being women and five
from the global majority. Our leadership combines professional expertise with lived and
community-rootcd cxpcricncc. Our Board brings strcngths in humanitarian aid, finance,
governance, refugee protection, and grassroots organising, with several members connected to
retugee and diaspora communities through heritage or family ties.
Inclusive Core Team
Our core lelim including staff. advi%or%, dnd ambdS%ddor%-reflecls a wide rlinge of identilie
and backgrounds. including those who have historically faced di%crimination. prcjudice. or
marginalisation. We are committed to equity, inclusion. and challenging systemic bia% in all we
do. People with lived experience of displacemenl are central to our work, aclively shaping
decisions and leading delivery across all areas.
OUR VALUES
Inclusion
Empowerment
Voice
Family
F,quity
Dignity
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Our Aims: Delivering Humanitarian Aid, No Matter What
Al Refugee Biriyani & Bananas, our aim and mission is lo provide urgent, dignified humanilarian
support lo displaced individuals, guided by a flexible "whalever it thkes" approach. From
distributing food, shelter items, and winler essentials to adv(Kating for human rights, we respond to
unmet needs with care, equity, and respect.
As a community-led organisation. we cenlre people who are refugees and asylum seekers in every
-%tage of our work-from shaping decisions to delivering aid-recogni8ing their knowledge, skills.
and lived experiences. Our mulual accompaniment model means we work with. not for,
communities, enabling shared learning and more responsive. grounded support.
Our advocacy amplifies the voices of those we stand alongside. raising awareness and driving action
to uphold their rights. Beyond direct aid. we slep in where gaps exist volunteering. coordinating,
iind showing u*offering solidarity and consislency in a Idndscape too often defined by db5ence.
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About Us
Background
Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) began in 2015 as a grassroots response to the Syrian refugee
crisis. It st<1rted with a group of friends from the North Easl of Engl￿d who cooked and di%tTibuted
2,500 portion% of biriyani and bananas 10 people living in an unofficial refugee Lamp in Dunkirk,
Northern France.
The image of Alan Kurdi-a young Syrian child whose body washed ashore while fleeing war-left
a lasting impact. It stirred a sense of urgency and responsibility that the group could not ignore. On
returning hotne. they commitled io continuing iheir support for people dffeLted by displaLeiTJent and
Lrisis.
While not everyone from those early days remains involved in Ihe same way. many conlinue to
contribule in ditferent ways, and new people have %ince joined ihe journey-bringing fresh energy,
perspectives, and commitment. That early moment laid the foundalion for what would become
RBB: an organisation rooted in justice. communily. and ihe belief that no one should be forgotlen.
On May 19. 2020. RBB became a Tegi%iered organi.%aiion, dedicated to supporting and advocaiing
ror people displaced by Wdr. persecuiion. and poverty. Tod6ly. we %land in %()lidarily wilh over 122
million people who are forcibly di%pldced worldwide (UNHCR. 2025). Since our founding. we've
gone on to .%upport more than I million people-delivering aid, amplifying voice%, and addre55ing
urgent needs where others fall short.
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Where We Are
Since September 2015, Refugee Biriylini & Ban4ina% (RBB) ha% provided vitdl humanitiifidn support
to people who are displaced, living in refugee camps. war zones. infornial settlements, and unstAble
conditions along migratory routes. Over the years, we have responded in key locations across
Europe and the Middle East, including:
France.. Calais. Dunkirk, and Paris
Greece: Idomeni Camp. Thessaloniki. Athens. Lavrio. Samos, and Chios
Northern Ir<iq: Duhok dnd Sinjar
Serbia.. Belgrade Barracks
Bosnia & Herzegovina - Croalia Border: Vuèjak Camp
Thrkey.. Istanbul
Poland- Belarus- Lithuania Border
Ukraine Border
Gala, Palestine
C(iiro. Egypl
While we remain rooted in a legacy of grassroots emergency response, our Current focus centres on
three critical regions where needs remain immense and under-addressed. Guided by the strength of
our community and networks, we concentrale our efforts where we believe we can curren(ly make
the most meaningful impact:
Greece, where arrivals conlinue despite dwindling funding and fading international attention,
leaving many displaced people in increasingly difficult and neglecled situations.
CairiD. Supporting communities displaced by conflict in Sudan. Palestine. Yemen. Somalia, and
other crises.
Gaza, where we work with local networks to respond to catastrophic needs amid ongoing conflict.
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Trustees Statement
On behalf of the Board of Trustees. l aTn proud to share this year's report for Refugee Biriyani &
Bananas (RBB). Appoinied since December 2024. we are a newly formed Board and each of us
feels privileged to Serve an organisation &s inspiring and community-driven as RBB.
Throughout 202£k-25, against a backdrop of intensifying conflicts, economic hardships and
unreasonable political hostility towards people who are refugees and displaced, RBB continued to
deliver rapid. compassionale and community-rooted humanitarian support. What sets RBB apart is
not only what we do, but how we do it. Involving at every %tage of our work those with lived
experience of di.%placement. That include% 80Th of our field team, a% well a% the community leader,
and changemakers we train and support Ihrough iniliaiives like our Community Humanitarian
Leaders Programme.
During this financial year we enable more than 173.0(X) women. children and men to access
e%4ential aid in Greece. Cdiro and Gdza.
In Chio%, Greece. we provided consi%tent, culiurally appropriaie food. hygiene item%, cloihing and
other support to people navigating the asylum system. often in appalling condilions. In Gaza,
through trusted communily-led coordinalion. we mobilised urgently nccdcd aid in rcsponse to a
devastating humanilarian emergency. We reached tens of ihousands of people with water and food
demonstrating ihal solidarity, when done righi. can save lives.
A% Iru4tee%, we are e%pecially proud of RBB'% commitment gr&%%rool% action. nol top-down aid,
driven by love, trusl and ihe belief that people experiencing displacemenl mu%l shape ihe solutions.
From funeral support in Athens to aid trucks at the Rafah crossing. every iniervention is a reminder
that humanity transcends borders.
Over the coming year, our Board will continue to support the charity s mission. ensuring we
remain acLounlable, agile and deeply aligned wilh our values. We will expand our oper&ilional
capacity, prioritising lived experience and crilical on the ground skills and continue lo priorilise
financial sustainability in a very challenging funding landscape.
To our partners, volunteers. donors and the displaced communities who trust us: thank you. We are
inspired by your courage, wisdom and solidarity every day.
Warmest Wishes
Amber Bauer
Chair of Trustees
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A Note from the Chief Executive Officer
Dear Friends and Supporters.
On 3rd September 2()25, Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) will mark ten years %ince it began as a
volunteer-led response, born out of deep outrage and heartbreak. Like many around the world, I was
shaken by the image of Alan Kurdi-jusi ihree years old, lying lifeless on a beach after fleeing war
in Syria. That moment changed everything. What followed was not a campaign or a plan, but a
promise: to act, to listen, and to never turn away.
A decade on. th<lt promise Still %hdpe% everything we do.
Thi8 year. RBB has continued to navigaie (he impossible: rising needs. shrinking support. and
syslcms ihal fail (hc very pcoplc they claim to protect. Yet we've rcmaincd prcscnt-rootcd in
rclationships and trust with a small but fiercc Icam of voluntccrs and coordinators across Grccce,
Cairo, and Gaza.
In Greece, despile having io clo.4e our Qdlbi Cenlre in Aihen% due lo limiled resources. we've
continued to %upport displaced individual% in ihe cily through collaborative and targeied emergency
di8tributions. Our work on the islands remains a core part of our ideniity- particularly in Chio8,
where we are often the firsr point of coniact for people arriving in distress. and where our presence is
valued by both the community and other fronillne actors.
In Cairo. we have built new relalion%hip% dnd a deeper under%tanding of the need% of Sudanese and
other displaced communilie%. li ha% been a milestone lor RBB: an opportunily not only io respond,
but to grow closer to people often left oul of aid conversalions enlirely.
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Our work in Gaza has tested every part of our network and resolve. When trucL8 were no longer able
to cross into Gaza. and the route through Rafah became blocked, we found other ways-supporting
our local, community-led teams to reach tens of thousands with food, hygiene kits, and clean
drinking water. We faced extraordinary obstacles. but we continued, and we will continue, for as
long as needed.
The Community Humanit￿lan Leader% Programme (CHLP) h4L% grown 10 include more coordinator%
and volunteers from displaced backgrounds, many now leading efforts in places like Gaza. In March
2025, over 50 volunteers from Sudan, Palesline. and Egypi came logether in Cairo to suppori RBB,
driven by their own experiences and personal commitment to helping others. As one volunteer put it:
"We've been helped before-now it's our turn to help others." Another asked, "When are you
coming back? We want to work with you again."
Inierniilly. RBB h<l.4 also iaken 4tep.% lo slrengthen il% found<ilions. Thi% year, we welcomed d newly
recruited Board of Trusiees. bringing fresh insighis and experience to guide us into our nexi chapier.
Their Supporl is helping us navigale this crilical period with renewed clariiy and accounlabilily.
As we approach our tenth anniversary, I want to honour the people we serve. People who have
endured far more than most can imagine and who still find ways to share food, stories, and laughter
with us. I want to thank every supporter who has helped keep ihis work alive-your %olidariiy is not
forgolten. And I W<inl lo (hank our le<im-mo%l of whom are ihemselve% di%placed-for %howing
wh<ii dignily, .%lrengih. dnd leader%hip iruly look like.
We are small. But we are not alone. And we're noi done yet.
With gratitude and determination,
Ruhi Loren Akhtar
Chief Executive Offver
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Key Achievements I Impact Report
Thank you to everyone who donated funds. raised funds. provided in-kind donations and services.
volunteered in the field or remotely, supported Procurement of aid. shared our social media posts, and
offered encouragemeni. A special thanks lo the members of our communilies of support who
volunteered with us despite their own challenging circumsiances.
A comprehensive financial overview is included after this section with our Accountant's
Independent Examination.
Together. we supported approximalely 173,219 (28790 increase from previous year) people across all
ites, providing ongoing care where needed and one-iime assistance for tho%e on the move. This
equated to 188,398 {225￿ increase from previous year) individual di4tribuiion or supporl insiances
over the year.
Our distributions and intervenlions this year supported people affected by war and
displacement from Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, Palestine, Yemen, Pakistan, Bangladesh,
Greece, and multiple regions across East, West, and Sub-saharan Africa, including Cameroon,
Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan.
We focused our efforLs on three key areas:
Greece: Chios and Athens
Palestine: Gaza
Egypt: Cairo
In addition to direct aid, we provided social suppor¢ remote interventions, and stood alongside
individuals by advocating for their access to safetyg services, and dignity-particularly those
facing urgent needs or systemic barriers. We also extended targeted remote emergency support
and advocacy efforts to other parts of Greece, including the islands of Rhodes, Lesvos, Samos,
and Leros, responding wherever we were needed and able lo do so.
Food, Water and Hygiene Products
With a primary focus of providing food security and hygiene items we purchased:
£167,394 of Food supplies{50.4￿ increase Irom previous year)
£26,299 of Hygiene Products (1759¢ increase from previous year)
With financiitl and in-kind donations, a total of 18.107 (42.5Tr increase from previou5 veaT)
individual, community directed. food & hygiene packs were distributed. The average number of
items per pack was 10 producis. ranging beiween 6 iiems and 25 ilems per pack.
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GAZA CLEAN WATER DISTRIBUTIONS
For the first time since RBB began, we launched a dedicated and large-scale clean
drinking water project in Gaza, responding to the urgent need caused by
infrastructure collapse and water contamination. While we have supported water
access in the past, this was our most extensive effort to date-delivering safe water to
thousands, with £26.606 allocated to this critical response.
76 WATER TRUCKS
380,000 LITRES 4
tic
120,000 PEOPLE (3 L Each)
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Individual Food Item 285,851
Individual Hygiene Products 16,336
(Averaoe Standard Sized Packs)
234'-iL I1)Lre￿ from preiious )"ear
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While this is not a complete representation of all the food and hygiene products
distributed this year, it provides insight into some of the most popular items and
quantities made possible thanks to your support.
SUGAR
Gl
11,124 Bottles ol. l Litre
Lfjoking ()il
16,609 Cans of 100 g
Tinned Fish
11,147 Packs of
Ikg Su&Far
15,1107 Cans l Bottles of 5(Kb g Vegelables
and Varied Tomato Preparations.
RICÈ
13,416 Bax% of
IkR Rlce
11,419 Packs conlalnlng salt,
flour. spice5, and 5tock1750%)
11,192 1)acks l Tins of 250R
Fresh and Canned Halal Nleats
3,740 Packs or
Ikg Pasta
14,268 Pack4 of
-IIM) g C"heese
6.984 1 Kg Jam and Halwa
7 Tonnes of Dales
28,213 Tins I Packs of I kg Dried and
Tinned I￿nt]Is, Chickpe&s, Pulses and Beans
43,760 portion sized packs of
biscuits, erisps and snack items.
7560 Individual Eggs
niiK
tDrrE£
3246 Cartons of
l Litre Milk
1,389,960 cups ol Soft Drinks, Fruit
Juices, Tea and Coffee1250 mls)
75 lonnes of fresh vegelables
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SHAMIOO
42-3.1 Bo¥es of s￿ g
Soap Powder
SHAMPOO
4,213 Bottles of 750 ML
Dishwashing Liquid
175 Bottles and Bars of IIM)g of
Body Wash and Soap
31M) Bottles of of 4(10
ML Shampoo
¢1
3,585 Deodorant and packs
of wet wipes {72 pieces)
147 Tofjthbrushe5 &
150 g T￿thp*Ste
36,834 individual
Sanitary T()wels
Non-Food Items
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In Chios and Athens, 111276 (66.4tlfj increase from previous year) pieces of non-food I hygiene aid
items were also distributed. These included blankets and sleeping bags, tents, children's educational
supplies, laptops, gifts and art supplies, kilchen equipmen¢ household items, shoes, clothes, suitcases,
backpacksy plastic storage boxes and winter thermal aCe￿OrieS. These items were donated in-kind by
private donors, businesses, and other NGOS with additional items purchased as needed.
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OTHER KEY SUPPORT INTERVENTIONS
Support for the Deceased & their Families
Supermarket Vouchers
We %upporied the burial. tuneral nd commemoraiion
.%erviLe% i)I' l'ive peiiple in ChiiTr_% dnd Aihen% by faLiliiaiing
communicuiion with iheir community groLlP%. attendin8 ih¢
services. dnd pr()viding m£llerial.¥. vi)lunieer8.
tran%pi)riaii(In f()r IhL buridl%. Addili()nally. we off¢r¢d
%ocidl %upp)rt io the fdrnily member%.
We disiribuied £2.51)(I wonh ol. supermdrkei %hopping
vouLher4 1(Tr 145 pe(Iple in einer¥enLy dnd h()Inele44
siiuaiions in Aihen%. ullowing them 10 purchu.4e ed%y io eat
and fre%h f(x)d item4 ()f their chi)i)4ing.
Hot Meals
Aid from Qalbi Centre
In C.hioE, Athcns. Ga7.a and Cairo, Ive piovidcd 3,frf)5
individual portions of hot meals and cwked I￿1. These
wcre cooked I prepared I boughi and distribuied during
outreach sessions. for celebra(ions and ac(ivi(ies. field
wnrk. for COTnrnunity volunteers. and during emergencies.
Follnwing the closurc of thc Qalbi Centre in Atlicii%, wc
donaied approxin￿leIY (hree pailei loads ot maierials and
aid tn partner organisations. including furniture, hygiene
items. and distribuiion supplies. An addilional pallei of aid
and household I kitchen items w&$ %hared with our
communily i&qm for thrgetrd distribuiionb 10 ihose in need.
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Community Coordinators and Volunteers
Across all our sites of support during the year including Chios, Athens, Cairo, and Gaza a total
of 35) indiTr'iduals from displaced communilies and conflict-affected areas engaged in meaningful
humanitarian opportunilies with RBB. These included volunteer roles and coordinator placements.
enabling ihem to conlribute directly to the delivery of aid while gaining valuable hands-on
experience.
In addition to these roles, participants received essential support such as food, refreshments, and
access to study materials-including laptops where available and necessary to help them pursue
their personal, educational, and professional development.
Of the 355 individual% %upported. 65 were provided wilh additional a%%i%iance with accommodation,
travel, and Iransport as and when necessary, helping (o reduce the financial and logislical barrier8
that often prcvcnt displaccd individuals from panicipaiing in such programmcs. Additionally, 5
individuals wcrc offcrcd conlinued mcnioring focused on huinanitarian work and thc devclopmcnt
of their own projects-supporting them to lake on leadership roles and make a lasting impact within
their communitie%.
We dlso took part in peer-to-peer le￿ing and strdlegy work,%hop% in Belgium. wilh our G<lZd
project remote coordinaior in aiiendance and other% from Gaza joining via video call to contribute
thcir in%ights and livcd cxpcricnce%.
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#EndPushbacks Interventions. Advocacv & Crisis Support
162 groups and approximately 61MMI people conlacted our emergency helpline in distre&s,
reaching out from acro￿ the Greek islands for urgent support and guidance. This is a 200010
increase of people acc￿Sing Ihe emergency helpline from the previous year.
Throughout the year, we maintained our emergency helpline for people in distress arriving in
Greece, providing urgent guidance based on their location and available support mechanisms. In
these cases, we were the first or one of the firsi points of call. directly contacted by people stranded
after arrival. before involving other actors. We handled 8fi incidenl.s involving people in distress
posl-drriviil. oftering advice. facililrflting reporling mechdni%ms. dnd advocdling for their
regi%tralion onio the asylum-seeking proce%s.
In %ome in%tance%, group% were %plil afier arrival, due lo the circuin%tances on ihe ground. and we
would receive multiple calls from different numbers and individuals within the same group,
sometimes reporting their location and condilion separately.
The majority of we reporled on involved groups ￿riving on Chios (30010), followed by Le.4vo
(1901(,), Samo% (14Tc,), Rhodes (13￿,). dnd Farrnakoni%i (13fic). Smaller numbep> were recorded on
Ikaria, Oinou%ses, and Vrachoni%ida Agios Nikola%. a.smdll i%lei nedr Samos.
We Lommunicated with the emergency services and collaborated with human right% NGO%, legal
.supp()rt teams, adv()Lates, monit()ring grc)up%, and journalists to raise awareness via variou4 means
including .social media and engage relevant authorities, including the Greek Ombudsman. Through
these collective efforts. we supported 3,148 individuals with acLess lo asylum procedures, rescue,
medical care, safely and iransfers lo camp facilities
reducing iheir risk of being .subjected Lo
pushbacks, detention, or other forms of border violence.
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A further 57 groups (approximately 2.852 people) contacted us through the helpline, with n]any
cases involving multiple numbers and individual calls from pKople within the same group. These
groups reached out while either in di%tres5 at sea or after arrival on land.
In several instances, communication was lost, making it difficult to maintain contact or provide
continued support. Despite these challenges, we provided advice and reporting to the best of our
ability and whenever contacl was possible. Unfortunately. it was nol always clear what happened to
these groups afterwards or whether they reached safety.
Our support for all these cases varied from a few hour% io geveral day% depending on the
complexity of each case, often involving aftercare and follow-up. People coniacting us reported
injuries sustained during crossings or while stranded, urgent medical needs. exp)sure to severe
weather, and imminent threals of pushbacks. Sadly, this year we also resy)nded to two c&ses of
missing people, and received reports of deaths during arrival journeys. We assisted families,
friends, and other NGO% in filing report.s and direcling them lo the appropridle authorities and
upport %ervice%.
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Social Support & General Well Being
Over the past year, we provided social support
and promoted general well-being on 8,735
occasions, advocated for individuals, and
supported a total of 9,907 people.
These interventions range from one-time actions to
ongoing. consistent support over time. They are
communiiy-driven and can be direcled iowards
individuals or groups. The activities include:
Referrals and Facilitation of .
Medical support
Legal Aid
Education
CV Writing and Employment
Sport%. Music and Social Aclivitie
Housing and Shelter
Other Integration Services
Accessing specialist community groups and
orgyani%ation
Clolhing and baby specialisl Services
Translation
Transportation Support and Travel Tickets
Accompanying to appointments if necessary
Activities and Celebrations:
Cooking Sessions
Fooiball and Sports
Festivals and Celebrations
Comrnemorations
Day Trips
Community meals
Children's activities
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Ambassadors, Events and Highlights
We were honoured to have the renowned
musician and arti51 Aria Wells, known
Greentea Peng* host a fundraiser in support of
our Gaza efforr.s. Our irustee. Aliya. SFK)ke at the
event, sharing insights from our work.
We were even more grateful when Aria later
jc)ined u5 on the ground <15 <1 volunteer in Greece.
We're proud to .%hare Ihdl RBB'.% founder. Ruhi Loren AkhLw, was named Banglade4hi Person of
the Year at the 2024 North Easl Bangladeshi Awards (NEBA)! A% Ruhi was in Chios leading an
aid disiribulion. her faiher. Kaptan. collecied Ihe award on her behalr.
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WEtYKSACW REFE
We were delighted to welcome RBB'S brother, friend, and
ambassador, Gulwali Passarlay. Originally from
Afghanistan, Gulwali travelled the refugee route to the UK as
a child and is now a respected refugee and human rights
advocate, as well as the bestselling author of The Lightless
Sky. He joined us to volunteer in Greece and helped us raise
both awareness and funds for our work.
Over the past year, fundraising events for RBB- mainly supporting our work for Gaza
were held worldwide, from Newcastle. Australia to Newcastle, UK, including by former
volunteers and long-standing ieam members. The RBB team also took part in awareness-
raising, peace, and unity evenls in the UK. sharing a stage with Jeremy Corbyn and
Muzoon Almellehan (Syrian activist and UNICEF'S youngest Goodwill Ambassador).

Community Stories I: The Smallest Survivor
A Child's Struggle for Survival in Gaza
Background
In the Shattered remains of what w&% once her family'.s home. three-year-old Hanin* clung to her
mother, s side. The walls were gone, reduced 10 rubble by an airstrike thai took the lives of her
father, older sister, and brother. Only she and her mother, Ahlam survived. But survival came at
a cruel cost-Ahlam's legs had been crushed in the blast, leaving her unable to walk. Without a
wheelchair, she was Irapped. unable to move beyond ihe broken space they now called home...
*Name changed to protect identity
For weeks. Ahlam and Hanin had no way io Teach food lines or di%tributions by aid organi%ation8.
Each day blurred into the next. (he weight of grief and hunger pressing down. Ahlam's greatest
pain, however, was not her injuries - il was walching her daughter grow weaker.
'1 tried to keep herfrom seeing my puirt. bui how do ioii hide hunxerfrom u child? She sropped
'rying cilter a while, and.%tc)pped ci.¥king farfc)c)Il. Tliiii ierrifieil ine mc)re thcin anything Ahlam
,shcired.
RBB'S Intervention
When RBB'% outreach team in Gaza moved lent io tent,
building to building, speaking io tru%led local conlact.s,
they learned of Ahlam and Hanin's desperate situation.
Without mobility, Ahlam had no way to reach help. and
without an adult to collect food, Hanin had no way to eat.
When our team arrived. we found Hanin silling quietly
next to her mother. too weak io play. her small hands
gripping the edge of her tattered dres5. A food pack was
placed in front of them and for the first time in weeks.
Ahlam could offer her daughter something to eat.
'Thisfood meuns daughter will ￿ake up tomorrow
with 3trensJth in her boily. She will nut sio fo sleep on un
empty stomach. I have not been able to Rive her that. You
found us when no one else could..
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For Ahlam and Hanin, this was more than a meal. It
was proof that they were not forgotten. And it was
reminder of why RBB'S direc¢ localised approach-
rinding those cut off- is so crucial in times of crisis.
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Community Stories 2:
A Youth-Led Volunteer Response in Cairo
50 Sudanese and Palestinian Volunteers Step Up
Background
In February 2025, when Iwo RBB aid (rucks destined for Gaza were lurned back at the border, the
team returned to Cairo with no clear plan. A kind local couple offered the use of a warehouse, but
the situation felt uncertain
and the scale of the work ahead was unknown. However, we knew
the aid couldn't go to waste. It was urgently needed. and we were determined to get it to people
who had already been overlooked by many systems of support.
The night before the aid di5tribulion was due to begin, Ihere weren'l enough people (o help. Even
the following morning. only around ten volunieers were expecied.
Then something powerful happened.
Word spread through communiiy leaders and group chats. Youth began .showing up- in groups
of 15. in pairs, and <ilone. In the end. nearly 50 volunlcers look pan. the rnaj()rity of them
Sudane%e, along%ide Pdle%lini¢in. Egypii<in. and oiher local youih. Togeiher, we %OTled. packed.
and di%iribu(ed 2.000 food p(Ircels io di%pl<iced communilies acros% C4iiro.
This wasn't jUSt an emergency re%pon.%e
it became a grassroot%, youth-led volunteer
programme .8haped by people with the same lived experiences as those being .suppoi1ed.
Onc voluntcer said, ' We've been helped befc)re - now it's c)ur tiirii tc) help c)tlier,F.
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Another a%ked, 'When are you coming back ? We want to itrork with )ynu again.
This moment reflects the heart of RBB'S Community Humanitarian Leaders Programme {CHLP) -
creating meaningful, practical opportunilies for displaced communities to take part in humanitarian
action, not just as recipients but as leaders and organisers.
It dl.so highlighis whdl's possible when people are Iru%ted. included. and resourced.
All the food and hygiene parcels that were cleaned, sorted, and packed were ihen di%lribuled by ihe8e
very samc volunteers-under the guidance of their grassroots leaders-to people who had recently
fled the war in Sudan and Palestine, as well as other displaced communities in their respective areas.
The RBB team would love to return and build on this energy in Cairo. working alongside these local
Lommunitie.4 to %upporl even more displdced people. while al%0 creating further opporlunilie.% lor
volunteering iind le(idership.
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Financial Overview
Funds Raised - £423,041
Fundraising b), Source
Thank.s to ihe incredible generosity of our supwjrters,
we have been able to incre&se our re￿.c￿￿e by oyer 40
year on year, this has enabled us to spend more on aid
than ever before.
2025 • 2024
The increase in income came fr()m almo.si all
fundraising caiegorie%, wilh significant grovnh from
Grants and Crnwdfunding in particular.
nthcr fundrai%ing snurces includc eveni.s. COTFVrntc
danJiinns, Lnllcclinns and Cjifi Aid.
• 20ts • 2024
Spend by Location
Chlos & Athen%. (¥reect
The increase in donaiions meani Ihai
we were able io mainiain our
%uppon for refugees in Greece whilst
al￿ providing much needed aid to
people in Gaza.
GAza. PAle%tlnt
(Mher
so
21KI
Total Expenditure - £373,007
Admlnlslr¥tlon & Gnverngnce
7.Yff.
Over iwo thirds of our spending weni direcily on
prograinine aid. A further 24.591 wa.% spcni on
progr&imme delivery on the ground.
Proxrnrnmc
24.4fk
Aid
67.6VIo
(￿thIng
4.9Y
Otlw Ald
7.7￿t
Hygtln¢ PDxliirt$
I￿.4c,.
Programme Aid Spend - £252,156
The majority of this carne in the torni of Food & Water.
alongside spends on Hygiene Products and Clothing.
The remaining 7.7Tr, of "oiher aid" was spen( on a varie(y of
stnall projects such as shopping vouchers and 5tKial support.
'0￿ &
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Reserves Policy
The tru8tees have e%tablished a reserves policy io ensure Refugee Biriyani & Bananas 18 able lo
continue to operate effectively and meel its obligations in ihc event of financial uncerti]inty or
unforeseen circumstances. The trustees aim to maintain designated reserves of approximately
£45,00(k£55.000. held from unrestricted funds only. This comprises a Designated Emergency
Fund of £1 0.000. intended to enable a timely response to acute humanitarian emergencies without
di%rupting exi%ting dCtivitie.%, and d De%i(yndted Reserve Fund of £35.0(Xk£45.000. intended to
support org¢illi%(ilion<il conlinuily. m<in¢ige %hort-lertn Cdsh tlow pres%ures. <ind meel unexpected or
exceptional co%1%. Ai Ihe year end, the level of re%erve% held wa4 in line with ihe RBB reserve
policy, and the tru.stees consider this level to be appropriate having regai'd io the size, activities,
and risk profile of the organisation. The trustees keep the reserves policy under regular review.
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What's next for RBB?
As we look ahead, RBB remains deeply commilled lo amplifying our impact and reaching more
communities facing displacement, injustice. and crisis. Our focus for the coming year is on
expanding our core, community-led programmes to ensure we continue delivering meaningful
and sustainable support where it is most urgently needed.
Thi% next pha.%e of growth will involve strengthening partner%hip% with local and international
org<ini.%<ltions. <1% well ¢1.% Iru%ted Lomniunity le4ider%. We will dl.%o be invesling in our volunteer
and %upport networks, and broadening our ouireach .%0 ihai niore people-e4pecially tho%e often
overlooked-are reached. To enhance our capaciiy and service delivery. we plan to bl'ing in new
spccialist support, including fundraising and communications experts, to help us work more
effectively and sustainably.
A key prioriiy will be %ecuring new dnd diverse source% of funding. We recogni%e thdi findncidl
re%ilienLe ]% e%.4enli<il io su%t<iining our Tni%sion. Th¢lt"% why we <iLlively pur%uing <1 mix of
gr<intS. P(lrtnership5, <ind Lommunily-driven fundT(iising C4impaigns-to ensure we Clin Lonlinue
this work, even in times of economic uncertainly.
We invite our supporters, friends, and extended community to be part of this journey. Whcther
through volunteering, donating. organi%ing or attending a fundrai.sing event, or simply helping to
raise awareness-every aLlion conlribute% to something bigger. Every geslure brings us Lloser lo
a world rooted in comp&%.%ion. equily. and colleclive re%pon%ibilily.
Together, we can make a la.sting difference. The future of RBB is bold and grounded in hope-
and with your continued siipport, we will keep pushing boundaries. growing stronger. and
standing in s0lidarAty with those most in need.
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Charity Information
Trnstees for 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
Tom Snape - Chair of Tru%tee% {Re%i(vned 31112124)
Abdelilah Alhamoud - Vice chairper.son (Resigned 119124)
Jacob Warn - Treasurer (Resigned 1512125)
Jennifer Capasso - General Trustee (Resigned 3111125)
Frances Loring - General Trustee (Resigned 31112124)
Amber Bduer- Chair of Tru%tee% (Appoinled 21112124)
AIiy(i Abidi - General Truslee (Appoinlment 29112124)
Mantaqaa Akhtar - General Tru%lee (Appoinimeni 21112124}
Elcna Martinez Garcia - Gcncral Trustec IAppointcd 511125)
Triana Riazor Marquina - Gcncral Trustee (App)intcd 26112124)
Junaed Razaq - Treasurer (Appointed 1812125)
Munira Yusuf - General Trustee {Appointed 112125)
Registered Address
52 Clifton Ro<id, Newcd.%tle Upon Tyne. NE4 8DQ
Constitution
Regyj.stered as a Charitable Incorporated Organi.sation (CIO) in England dnd Wales, no. 1189561
Independent Examiner
Roberi wil.son FCA. Godlrey Wilson Limiled, 5 Floor, Mariner House. 62 Prince Sireel, Bristol.
BS14QD.
Banks
The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. P.0. Box 101. l Balloon Street. Manchester, M60 4EP
Wise Payments Limiled. 56 Shoreditch High Street, London, El 6JJ
Website.. www.refugeebiriyanibananas.org
Facebook: RefugeeBiriyaniAndBananas
Instagram: Refugee_biriyanibananas
TikTok: Refugeebiriyani_bananas
YouTube.' @refugeebiriyanibananas
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Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Year Ending 31st March 2025
The Trustees are pleased to present the Annual Report and financial %tatements for Refugee Biriyani
& Bananas (RBB) for ihe year ending 31 March 21125. These financial %latements have been
prepared in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards. including the Charities Statement
of Rccommended Practice (SORP), and comply wilh the charity s constilution and the requirements
of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
As Pdrt of their legal re%ponsibililies under the Charilies Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and
Reports) Regulation% 2008. Ihe Tru.%tee% are required to prepare tinancidl %iatement% tor each
financi<11 year ih<11 give a irue and fair view of the ch<1rily'4 financial a¢iivitie% and posilion.
including the income received and how il has been applied.
In preparing these slatcmcnts, the Trustees have:
Selected and consistently applied appropriale accounling policie%;
Followed ihe principles and meth()d()Ic)gie% sel oul in the Charilie% SORP;
Made rea%onable and prudeni judgeinenl% and e%limdte%;
Contirmcd compliancc wilh rclcvani UK accounting.standard%. discloging and explaining any
matcrial departure%; and
Prepared the financial sl<ltemenls on a going concern basis, unless il is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in operation.
The Tru%tees are also responsible for ensuring ihai proper accounling record4 dre mainlained, whiLh
accuralely refleci ihe financial po%ition ol the organi%alion and enable the Ch￿lY lo meel il4
slatulory requiremenls. This includes safeguarding ihe charity s assels and ensuring ihat robust
internal controls and procedures are in place to preveni fraud and financial mismanagement.
Approved by the CIO Trustees on 5, January 2026 and signed on Iheir behalf by:
Amber Bauer
Chair of Trustees
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Structure and Governance
During the year, Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) was governed by a board of five to seven
trustees, in line with our constitution which requires a minimum of three. Trustees are appointed
by the existing board for a terni of three years and are eligible for reappointment.
All truslees volunteer their lime and experti.se withoul remuneration. Board meetings were held
every 8-12 week% via video call. wilh every meeiing chaired and minuied. Trusiee.s al80 remained
in regular contact through email, WhalsApp. and phone calls lo review updales. approve or decline
inilialives and finances, and provide support lo the organisation as needed.
In addition to full board meetings, trustees worked within sulFgroups to provide focused oversight
in key areas such as safeguarding. finance. and strategic development. This allowed for more
efficient decision-making and ensured timely responses to urgent matteTr.
Sever(il irustee% who joined the board since December 2024 h¢id previou%ly volunleered wilh RBB
in the field andlor were known lo the organi%alion &% colleague4 and peers working in the %iiine
sector. Since their appointment, there have been occasions where several trustees have met in
person with Ruhi (CEO), the field teams and each other in Greece and Cairo, collaborating on key
thematic areas and actively supporting operational activilies.
Our %lralegic direclion and areas of aclivity are continuously reviewed io ensure we remain
re.%pon%ive to the shifting realities faced by di%placed people. This flexible. need%-led approach
Illows us to respond quickly to emerging cri%es while remaining rooled in our values lind long-
term mission.
rA
WE THANK YOU!
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Independent examinerfs report
To the tTustses of
Refu
ee 8iri
ani & Bananas
I report lo the Iruslees on my examinatson of the accounts of Refugee Biriyani & Bananas Ilhe CIO)
for the year ended 31 March 2025, vthich are sel out on pages 30 to 42.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO you are ￿sponsible for the p￿paratiOn of the accounts in
accordance wlh the requirement5 of the Charits"es Act 2011 Ithe Acl'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO'S accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination I have fo1104%td all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 14515}Ib} of the Act.
Indep•nd•nt •xamln•Vs 8tatsm•nt
Since the CIO'S gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed
in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because I
am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountsnls In England and Wales IICAEWI. %thich is one
of the listed bodies.
Godfrey Wilson Limited also provide$ ad-ho¢ consultanw servi¢e$ lo the CIO. I confimi that as a
member of the ICAEW l am subject lo the FRC'S Revised Ethical Standard 2024, vthich I have
applied Mlh respect lo this engagement.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection wth the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material re$ped'.
111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
121 the a¢counls do not ac¢ord those re¢ord$', or
131 the accounts do not comply Mlh the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts sel out in the Charities IAc¢ounls and Reports) Regulats"ons 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair viev/ %thich is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across ot￿r matters in connection with thè examination lo
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be reachfjd.
Lb L,1
Dale.. 8 January 2026
Robort Wilson FCA
Member of th¢ ICAEW
Godfrey Wilson Limited
Chartered accountants and statutory auditors
5th Floor Mariner House
62 Prince Street
Bristol
BS14QD
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Rèfugaa Biriyani & Bananas
Statèmont ol financial activiti•s
For the
earended 31 March 2025
Restated
2024
Totsl
2025
Total
Re51n"cted Un￿S1￿Cted
Note
Income from:
Donations
Charitable activities
113.472
229,941
79.628
193,100
229,941
143.163
149.910
Total income
343,413
79,628
293,073
Expenditurn on..
Raising funds
Charitable acliwb.es
38.281
39,846
38,281
334,726
30.7C
208.222
294.880
Total gxpendilur•
294,880
78,127
373,007
238,928
Net In¢om• and net mov•m•nt In fund•
48.533
1,501
50,034
54,145
Roconclllatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
41,700
111,410
153,110
98,985
Total funds carrfed forward
90,233
112,911
153,110
All of the above resutts are derived from continuing aCts"v￿.e$. There N%ere no other recognised gains
or losses other than those Stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in note 13 to the
accounts.
Prior period income and expendtture have been reclassified to ￿flect the requirements of the
Charrties SORP IFRS 1021 and lo be comparable wth the current year as ouuined in note 15 to the
accounts.
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Balance sheet
As at 31 March 2025
Restated
2024
2025
Note
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
5.139
152.161
209,142
209.142
157.300
Llabllltlg$
Creditors". amounts falling due wlhin 1 year
5.998
4,190
Not current assets
203,144
153.110
Not as80t8
12
203,144
153.110
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds
13
90,233
41.700
112,911
111.410
Total charfty funds
203,144
153.110
Approved by the trustees on 5 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by
Amber 8auer- Chair of Trustees
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policios
al General infomiation and bas1$ of preparatlon
Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is a charitable incorporaled organisation ICIOI Tegistered in England
and Wales. The registered office address is 52 Clrfton Road. NevKastle upon Tyne, NE4 8DQ.
The financial statements have been prepared in a¢COTdance wth Accounts"ng and Reporting by
Charits'es.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance wth the Financial Repo￿.n9 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191- (Chants'es SORP IFRS 102)), the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
Refijgee 8iriyani & Bananas meets the definition of a public benefit enlty under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recognised at historical ¢o$t or transacts'on value unless othewse stated
in the relevant accountsng policy note.
bl Golng con¢em ba$1$ of a¢¢ountlng
The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the charty is able lo continue as a
going ¢on¢ern, which the trustees consider appropriate having regard to the current level of
unreslricled reserves. There are no material uncertainties aboLrt the charty's ability lo continue
as a going concern.
cl Incom•
Income 1$ re¢ognise(I vthen the charity has enliyemenl lo the funds, any perforniance conditions
attached lo the item of income have t)een met, it is probable that the income wll be received and
the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from the government and other grants. vknelher capital. grants or 'revenue' grants, is
recognised then the charity has entrtlement to the fund$, any perfomiance conditions attached
to the grants have been met. (( is probable that the income ￿11 be received and the amount can
be measured reliably and is not deferred.
dl Donated servic￿ and facilitioy
Donated profe$$ional $ervi¢es and donated fa¢ilth'e$ are recogni$ed a$ I￿ome vthen the charty
has control over the rtem. any condrtions associated with the donated item have been mel, the
receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item. is probable and the economic
beneTIl can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021, general
volunteer time is not recognised.
dl Donatsd s•rvicK and facilitigs {continuod
On receipt. donated professional serwce5 and donated facilib.es are recogni5ed on the basi5 of
the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charty would have been willing lo pay
to obtain services or facilrties of equivalent economic benefit on the open market.,
corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
al Int•rast rec8ivablg
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the arnounl can be measured
reliably by the charity.. this is normally upon notificabon of the interest paid or payable by the
bank.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
1. Accounting policios Icontinuad)
fj Funds accountlng
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on acti¥Aties that fijrther any of the PUTposes of the
Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity vthich the trustees have decided al
their discretion lo set aside lo use for a specific purpose. Restncle(I funds are donations which
the donor ha5 specified are lo be 501ely used for parb"culai areas of the charity's work or for
specrfic projects being undertaken by the charity.
gl Ex￿ndItUre
Expenditure is recognised once Ihere is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo make a payment lo a
third party. it is probable that setuemenl be required and the amount of the obligation Can be
measured reliably.
h) Allocatlon of support and govemance costs
Support costs are those funcbons that assist the vth of the charity bul do not direcdy undertake
charitable activ￿.es. Governance costs are the costs associated with the governance
arrangements of the charity, including the costs of complying with constitutional and stalulory
requirements and any w$1$ a$S￿lated the Strategic management of the ¢harity'$ activities.
These costs have been allo¢aled befv*en co$1 of rai*ng funds and expenditure on charrtable
activities based on the proportion of cost as follo¥vs".
202S
2024
Raising funds
Charitable ac¢iwtses
10.3°A
9.7°A
12.9%
87.1%
11 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are ￿OgnIsed al the $etUement amount due after any trade di$¢ounl
offered. Prepayments are valued al the amount p￿paid nel of any trade discounts due.
J) Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short temi highly liquid investments wth
short maturity of three months or less from the dale of a¢qui$iti¢)n or opening of the deposit or
similar account.
kl Cr•dllors
Creditors and provisions are recognised vthere the charity has a present obligation resutting from
past event that wll probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to
settle the obligab'on can be measured or esb"maled ￿11abty. Creditors and provisions are normally
recognised at their settlement amount after allowng for any trade dI￿Ounts due.
11 Financial instruments
The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilth'es of a kind that qualfy as basic financial
inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are inib.alty ￿cOgnised at Iransath'on value and
subsequently measured al their settlement value with the exception of bank loan5 which are
subsequently recognised at amorbsed cost using the effecb've inleresl method.

Rofug88 Biriyani & Bananas
Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
1. Accounting policios Icontinuad)
ml Penslon ¢osts
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. There are no
further liabilities other than that already recognised in the SOFA.
n) Forelgn ¢urren¢y tran$a¢tlon$
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at rates prevailing at the date of the transaction.
Balances denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing al
the year end.
ol Accountlng •stimatK and key ludgemants
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required lo make
judgements, ests'mates and assumptsons aboLrt the carrying values of assets and liabilities that
are not readily appafent from other sources. The estimates an¢J underfwng assumptions are
based on historical experience and other factors that are conS￿ere￿ to be relevant. Actual results
may differ from these eslimales.
The e$limales and underlying a$sumplion$ are revie￿1 on an ongoing ba$i$. Revisions lo
accounting eslimales are recogniseil in the period in ￿th1¢h the estimate is revised if the revision
affects onty that period. or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affeclg
both current and fijlure periods.
There are no key sources of estimati￿ uncertainty Ihat have a *gnificanl effect on the amounts
recognised in the financial statements.
Prlor comparatlves: statèm•nt of financial activitiès
Re$tsled
2024
Total
Re$tri¢ted Unrestricted
Income from,.
Donations
Charitable actiwtses
71,277
149,910
71,886
143,163
149,910
Totsl in¢om•
221,187
71,8B6
293,073
Expenditure on,.
Raising funds
Charitable actiwtses
30,706
2,178
30,706
208,222
206,044
Total expenditure
206,044
32,884
238,928
Net Income and net movement In fvnds
15,143
39,002
54,145
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Rofug88 Biriyani & Bananas
Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
Incomè from donations
2025
Total
Re5th"cted Unrestricted
Donations
Grants
113,472
69,873
9,755
183,345
9,75S
Totsl Income from donatlons
113,472
79,628
193.100
Prlor ¢omparatlv•:
Restated
2024
Total
Re$tri¢ted Unrestricted
Donations
Grants
71,277
62,594
9,292
133.871
9,292
Total Income from donatlon#
71,277
71,886
143,163
Incomo from charbtabl• actlvltl•s
Restated
2024
Total
2025
Total
Grants
229.941
149,910
Income from charrtable ath"vrtie$ was restn.cted in both the current year and the prior year.
Gov•mmgnt grants
No government grants were received in the current or prior year.

Rofug88 Biriyani & Bananas
Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
Totsl aX￿ndItUre
Support and
Raising Charitable governance
fvnds
a¢b'vrties
costs
2025
Total
Direct aid costs
Staff costs
Other staff costs
Advertising and marketing
Professional fees
Premises costs
Bank fees
Office costs
252,156
27,954
252.156
53.889
18,989
18,S43
13,016
6,746
6.097
3.571
13,492
12,443
18,989
18,543
13,016
6,746
6,097
3,571
Su￿t0￿1
32,035
280,110
60,862
373.007
locabon of support and governance tosls
6,246
60.862
Total ex￿ndItUrn
38.281
334.726
373.007
Totsl govemance costs were £4.85312024". £1.8601.
Prlor pertod comp•rallve Ire$tated
Support and
Raising Charitsble governance
fvnds
acb'wlies
cost5
Restated
2024
Totsl
Direct aid costs
Staff costs
Other staff costs
Advertising and marketing
Premises Costs
Professional feeg
Office costs
Bank fees
145,149
24,487
145,149
48,049
15,510
13,235
5,886
5,437
3,314
2,348
11.781
11,7B1
15,510
13,235
5,886
5,437
3,314
2,348
sU￿tOtal
25,016
169,636
44,276
238,928
location of support and govemance ¢os15
5,690
44,276
Totsl expendltur•
30,706
208,222
238,928
Prior period raising funds expendrture ha5 been recla5STfied to include advert15ing and markebng
costs lo be comparable wth the current year. In addTb"on, other expenditure in the prior year of
£1,988 has been reclassified wlhin the slandafd expendilure headings to meet the requirements
of the Charrties SORP.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
Not mov•m8nt in funds
This is slated after charging..
2025
2024
Depreciation
Trustees. remuneratson
Trustees. reimbursed expenses
Independent examinerfs remuneration (excluding VAT)..
Independent examination
Other seryices- restated
245
Nll
1,250
2,500
500
1,050
In common wth other chanbes of our srze and nature v* use our independent examiners to
assist with the preparation of the financial statements. Our independent examiners have also
provided consultancy and bookkeeping seNces to the charity during the year.
During the year 2 Iruslees12024.. Nil) were reimbursed £1.25012024.. £Nill for expenses relating
lo travel and printing.
8. Stsff Costs and numbers
Staff costs were as follows".
2025
2024
Salaries anfj wages
Social security costs
Pension cost5
Freelance staff
39,463
683
1,329
36.000
1,270
8,779
53,889
48,049
No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year.
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Tru$tee$ and the Chief Executive
Officer. The lotsl employee benefits of the key management personnel y￿re £44,983 12024".
£43,259).
2025
No.
2024
No.
Average head count
1.00
1.00
9. Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from corporation lax as all its income is charitable and is applied for
charitable purposes.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
10. Dobtors
2025
2024
Accrued income
5.139
11. Croditors: amounts falling due within 1 year
Restated
2024
2025
Accruals
Other taxation and social security
3,000
2,998
1,860
2,330
5,998
4,190
12. Analysls of net assets beiw•en fund¥
Restricted
funds
General
frJnds
Totsl
funds
Current assets
Current liab11￿.es
90,233
118.909
5,998
209,142
5,998
Not a880ts at 31 March 2025
90,233
112 911
203 144
Restn"cled
fijnds
General
fvnds
Total
funds
Pdor year comparatlve
Current assets
Current liab11￿.es
41,700
115,600
4,190
157,300
4,190
Net assets at 31 March 2024
41,700
111,410
153,110
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
13. Mov8m•nts in funds
At 1 April
2024
At 31 March
2025
I1￿oMe
Expenditure
Rostrl¢tgd funds
Athens
Cairo
Chios
Gaza
Greece General
UK
419
232
23,985
219,167
98,110
1,500
14041
12321
{24,4151
1169,4601
{98,8691
1.500
15
430
40.284
89,991
227
Total restricted funds
41.700
343,413
294,880
90.233
Unrestrlct•d funds
Gèneral funds
111.410
79.628
78,127
112.911
Totsl unr•8trlcted funds
111,410
79,628
78,127
112,911
Totsl funds
153.110
423,041
373,007
203,144
Purposes of Mtrlcled funds
Athens
To support the purchase and distribution of humanrtarian old, and lo
enable essential social support for people from the affected populations
in Athens.
Cairo
To support the purchase and distribution of humanrtarian aid, and to
enable essential sc¢ial support for people from the affected populations
in Cairo.
Chios
To support Ihe purchase and distribution of humanrtarian aid, and to
enable essential s￿101 support for people from the affected populations
in Chios.
Gaza
To support the purchase and distribution of humanitarian aid, and lo
enable essential social support for people from the affected populations
in Gaza.
Greece General
To support the purchase and di5tn"bulion of humanrtarian aid, and lo
enable essential K￿la1 support for people from the affected populations
in Greece.
UK
To enable UK-based work connected to Refugee Biriyani & Bananas,
mandate. including facilrtalion, coordinab"on, awdreness-raising, and
advocacy that supports and amplTfies responses to displacement and
humanitarian crises.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
13. Mov8m•nts in funds Icontinuadl
Purpo$•$ of r•strlct•d funds l¢ontlnu•dl
Other restricted
Restricted funds designated for specific organisats.onal and support
functions, rather than area specific direct aid or programme
management, induding administrative and accounts'ng costs.
Prlor y•ar comparntlv• lrnstatodl
Al 1 April
2023
Al 31 March
2024
Income
Expenditure
Restrlctèd funds
Athens
Chio$
Gaza
Greece General
Other restricted
6,530
9,954
97.414
77.613
29,676
16,5301
19,5241
157,1301
{76,6271
$6,233
430
40,284
986
26.557
Totsl r•8trlcted fund$
26.557
221,187
206,044
41,700
Unr•8trlct•d lund8
General funds
72.408
71,886
32,684
111,410
Totsl unrestrlcted fund$
72.408
71,886
32,884
111,410
Total funds
98.965
293,073
238,928
153,110
14. Relatgd party transactlons
A Bauer, a trustee. is also a trustee of ForRelugees, charitable incorporated organiyation. During
the year the charity received grants and fundraising event income of £9,45012024.' £Nill and also
donated £2,998 to ForRelugees Big Give Campaign. There were no amount$ oulslanding at the
year end.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
15. Prior périod rostatom•nt
Prior period income, deferred income, restn.cted expenditure, and restricted funds balances have
been restated in order to apply the requirements of the SORP in relation to the crf(eria for
recognition of grant income. Grant income %thich had been deferred has been released into the
prior year.
Restricted expendrture has increased based upon expenditure allocated against the released
grant income.
Restricted grant income has been reclassifie<J in the prior period to income from charrtable
aclivrties to reflect income recognition requirements of the Charities SORP.
Oeforred Income
2024
Original deferred income
Released deferred granl income
52,568
52,568
Adjusted deferred income
Restrlct•d grant Income
Charitable
activities
2024
Totsl
Donations
Original restricted grant income
Released deferred grant Income
Reclassify to charitable activities
97,342
97,342
52,568
52.568
97.342
97.342
Adjusted restricted granl income
149,910
149,910
Funds Carr1￿ forward
2024
Total
Restricled Unrestricted
Original fvnds held as at 31 March 2024
Released deferred grant income
Additional restricted expenditure alk)cated against
released deferred income
17.889
56,365
B2.653
13,7971
100,542
52,568
32,554
32,554
Adjusted funds held as al 31 March 2024
41,700
111,410
153,110
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Notes to the financial statements
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
15. Prior périod rostatom•nt Icontinuad)
Exp•ndltur•
2024
Total
ReStr￿le￿ Unrestricted
Original total expenditure
Additional restricted expenditure allocated again$1
released deferred income
173.490
65.438
238,928
32,554
Adjusted total expendrtu
2C6.044
32.884
238,926
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