CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: Period start date 0610412023 To Period end date 0510412024 Charity name: UNION ROMANI VOICE Charity registration number: 1193506 bjectlves Union Romani Voice is the first Roma organisalion in IpswichlSuffolk- Great Britain, it is representative by Roma Professionals from the Roma community, aiming lo empower the Roma community to challenge discrimination, exercise their rights, integrate into UK society, and fulfil their potential. Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in Its governing document: The purposes of the CIO which are for the public benefit, are specifically restricted to the following.. The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race by educating and raising awareness of the public in the UK about the Roma community by arts, culture and heritage to facilitate good community relations and underslanding, especially within the public sector. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage from the Roma community who are resident or who are intending to reside in the UK by.. Providing free and confidential advice, assistance, and representation on access to public services Increasing, or co-ordinating, opportunities for members of the Roma community to engage with Seice providers, lo enable those providers to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community Developing programs in the fields of education, health, drug addiction, employment, equal opportunities, as well as in all areas that contribute to improving the living conditions of the Roma community The advancement of education by the management and maintenance of a heritage centre and exhibition gallery lo promote the Roma arts, culture and heritage.
What Union Romani offer free servlces Summary of the maln activlties In relation to those purposes for the public benefit, particular, the activitie$, projects or servlces Id8ntlflèd in the accounts. Access to local services and built up a good connection with public sector and with local authorities Support Service Advice rf Drop-in sessions Union Romani Voice delivered with sUc$S the previous project.. It tlme to recover after pandemic, we asked the beneficiaries to complete a survey. 1000kn respond to continue the drop-in sessions. Union Romani Voice aims.. support and advocate for Roma rights and equality through our projects. In Union Romani Voice delivering drop-in sessions Monday to Friday.. FREE Information, Advice, Guidance and Advocacy on Immigration, Housing, Benefits, Debt, EUSS, Visa, Rights in the UK, Employment, Educalion, Health, Wellbeing, Family Counselling, Clime Change which helped to tackle an individual's practical needs and barriers while ensuring a feeling of safety and secure. In the Roma community drop-in sessions are a very effective lool to teach clients how to be self-independent and to share and learn from each other within the communily. It is important lo show appreciation and support we have for our clients and a good example was our well-being fair with great music, advice, and food with great feedback from our service users. The drop-in sessions also give space to socialise with other clients and provide a safe Spa for everyone within the community. Union Romani Voice (front lane stafQ help with anything to support people in the Roma community with any issues they may face. O Service: Information, Advice and Guidance (Email, Telephone, face- to facel This service responded to varioLts enquiries submitted to the team by Email, Facebook Messager, or Telephone. Union Romani Voice supported people to learn new skills, build Iheir confidence and support them into employment.- access to local training We are in collaborations with Multiply Suffolk .' coaching, skills for Life digital, finance and life skills training, employment support Also we support people with CV writing and interview practice, support and guide people who are qualified outside of the UK, su ortin eo le to access trainin Ivolunleerin Iwork lacements,.
When we supported someone, we have a track their progress lo ensure their needs are being addressed. Union Romani Voice work together with the people we support to understand the challenges they may be experiencing and agree, and we help them to find a way to overcome them. We keep writing on paper and electronic records or case files of each person we are supporting, Roma people gain the skills to become more independent citizens in Ipswichlsuffolk. We witnessed a reduction in 'chronic' cases. Those individualsl families that were coming to URV intensively {3-4 times a week) for support. O English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOLI Union Romani Voice offered 3 lime perwe6k free English class for adults, 2 time in Community Action Suffolk and 1 time in Bethesda Church in IpswiGh. Each class we have between 15-20 students. Free English language education, skills development m8nlorships, employmenl and community integration support for seeking asylum and for ethnic minority groups. Union Romani provide skills development so that people can find employment and integrate successfully. ESOL Class started September 2023, the class is delivery by Roma teacher 15-20 studenls each class session Age between 19-64 years old English class sessions each session 2 hours Writing, reading, listening, games, dictation, asking questions pictureslphotos. Also, we lead to longer-temi ESOL CLASS to helps people learn new skills, build their confidence and support them into employment. Union Romani Voice delivering serviGes which strengthen their immediate financial circumstances and then support them to achieve their employmenucareer aspirations and ambitions. / International Roma Day This will be an annual event to celebrate International Roma Day and bring our community together. We will invite other members of the community to attend to learn and more about our culture. 8 April each year is International Romani Day takes place on April 8th every year, celebrating Romani culture and raising awareness aboul Ihe issues faced by Romani communities worldwide. Whether you're familiar with the day or hearing about it for the first time, mark your calendars because it's a day filled with cultural vibrancy and significance. By promoting dialogue, cooperation between concerned stakeholders, concerted efforts can be made to combat stereotypes, eradicate discrimination, and create pathways for Roma empowerment and participation in decision- making processes. Romani people, also known as Roma, have a rich heritage spanning centuries, yet they often face discrimination and marginalisation. International Romani Day serves as a lalform to honour their conlributions lo societ challen
stereotypes, and advocate for their rights. It's a day of solidarity and lebratIon, recognising the resilience and diversity within the Romani community. To bring a burst of colour to your digital platforms this Internalional Romani Day, here are some content ideas.. Share stories of Romani individuals making a differen in various fields. Highlight Romani art, music, and dance forms to celebrate their cultural heritage. Educate your audience about the history and challenges faced by Romani communities. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benèfit l am confirming that the Union Romani Voice's trustees had guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Addltlonal information (optional) Yes Policy on grant making NIA Policy on social investment including program related investment Contribution made by volunteers Yes, our volunteers made a positive contribution to our charity
ievemen san er ormance Main achievements of the charity below.. •ummary of the maln achievèments •f the charity, Identifying the lifference the charity's work has ade to the circumstance8 of its *8neficiaries and any wlder bonefits society. Positive impact of combined one-to-one support has led to Roma people resulting in= O Increased confidence to manage their lives independenlly for 190 beneficiaries. O Improved employability skills and learning opportunities for 120 beneficiaries. O Improved health awareness, wellbeing and emotional resilience and social interaction and reduced levels of isolation 150 beneficiaries. O Reduce benefits (get into job better paid) 30 beneficiaries. O Improved English- 50 beneficiaries (ESOL CLASS 3 times per week) rf Family Counselling- 45 beneficiaries
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod statemenl explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Yes NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA Additional information {optlonal) Union Romani Voice's principal sources of funds.. National Community Lottery Fund, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Suffolk Community Foundation he charity's principal •ources of funds {including •ny fundraising) NIA Jthvestment policy and abjectives including any cial investment policy adopted NIA A description of the principal-. rlsks facing the charity Qther
Structure, Governance and Management trusts.. Type of govèrning documenl TRUST How is the charity constituted? cio Trustee selection melhods Including details of any constilulional provisions 8.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoinl one or more trustees Union Romani Voice bord meet monthly. Regarding election oftrustees, we do annually meet. Methods of election.. The bord reflect to identify the mix of skills and work experien to help the charity to become more resilient. Prepare and write a trustee role according charity commission website and advertise normally in our community.. Shortlist and inlerview, election and appoint. Additional information {optlonall A code of conduct is an agreement b&tween the charity and its board that sets out the standards of behaviour expected from trustees. New board members sign up to the code when they join. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) The charity's organisational structure and any wider nelwork with which the charity works Union Romani Voice have wider network with local authorities, public sector cu Romanian Roma Federation NIA Relationship with any related parties other
Reference and Administrative details Charit name UNION ROMANI VOICE Other name the charit uses NIA Registered charity number 1193506 Charity's principal address 160 Hadleigh Rd Ipswich IP2 OHH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not forwholé &ar Tru¥tse name Office Ilf any) Name of person lor bodyl entitled toa olnt trustee ifan Niculina Londra Pompas Maria Dolea Vasile Macovei Ciprian Avram Nicolaie Lazar Facalet 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name Nicolaie Lazar Facalet ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belongir)g to Ihe charity Trustee name Dates acted If not forwhole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from Ihe charity's own assets NIA Additional information {OPtional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional informatlon) Type of Name Addrèss adviser Roma Advocate Adrian Stanescu Ipswich Roma Advocate Marius Macovei Ipswich Name of chief ex8CUtive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Informationl Anicuta Lazar Facalet Declarations The trustees declarè that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full namelsl Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Niculina Londra Pompas Trustee Date 3010112025
CHARITY COMMISSION ' FOP ENGLAND AND WAIES Receipts and payments accounts Forthe porfod from To CC16a 416n029 41512024 Section A Receipts and payments UnrÈslrlct6d funds Rèstritlèd funds EndowmÈnt funds Total funds Last year tofv ne¥et lo1 n•iroslÈ tolhBnoarnsI£ toth• Marnsl£ A1 Re¢81 Apr.23 klpy 47AOO 47,500 Ju Sop-23 I0rMbr2O23 ar-24 OD 15A50 50 Sub total Gross Income for ARJ 4D.450 47.0 B7,950 A2 A8Sèt and Invéstmorbt 8ale8, 180tr tabl•l. Sub total Tot8lrecelp¢s 40,450 47.500 87.950 A3Pa ments Apfii-Mty2ts23 Juné4 2023 AuuustxJaP 2021 Oci-NJv 2Q23 ecQ3 40,S 14,80 18,970 s00 T,500 8,600 10.210 16,570 5,500 7.SfjQ 1,500 14,?50 FEbQ4 Mor¢h-6•rfA2024 Stsb total ?4320 85,320 A4 A8set and Invesiment purcha3e8. se4 table Sub totsl rotslpaymollts B5,320 B6.JZO Not of recelpts/(p8yments) A5 Transfets between funds Afj Cosh funds 188t year6nd Ca$h funds thls yearend 40,450 37.820 2,630 40,450 37,820 2.630 CCXX Rl awoun151S$1 21W2025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds fohBare¥t£ Restrfcted funds tonearostE Endowment lunds to n4•rost£ Cdleguries Total¢a8h funrfs Unrestri£tsd fuhd RestrlclÈd fuhds to nearest£ EndDwment funds tonqJTeAI£ lotheif•s1£ B2 Othor mgnelarya55ets FUndtowhlGh Jetalls CoJtlopllon•l Curr•ntvalu4 B3 Invastmènt a88èts Fund th whlch 5stb¢kn C¢lStlopHw4 Curwni¥aly Dèialls B4 Assets ratalned for the chgrlty's own use Whehdue B5 Llabllltles 8Jn2d by<9rI Iruslees on behattof the INslees Signalure Prfnl Name Dale of rDval Nkuvno Londr£ Pom Jun-24 CCXX R2scts)Un Issi W&2025
CHARITY COMMISSION ' FOP ENGLAND AND WAIES Receipts and payments accounts Forthe porfod from To CC16a 416n029 41512024 Section A Receipts and payments UnrÈslrlct6d funds Rèstritlèd funds EndowmÈnt funds Total funds Last year tofv ne¥et lo1 n•iroslÈ tolhBnoarnsI£ toth• Marnsl£ A1 Re¢81 Apr.23 klpy 47AOO 47,500 Ju Sop-23 I0rMbr2O23 ar-24 OD 15A50 50 Sub total Gross Income for ARJ 4D.450 47.0 B7,950 A2 A8Sèt and Invéstmorbt 8ale8, 180tr tabl•l. Sub total Tot8lrecelp¢s 40,450 47.500 87.950 A3Pa ments Apfii-Mty2ts23 Juné4 2023 AuuustxJaP 2021 Oci-NJv 2Q23 ecQ3 40,S 14,80 18,970 s00 T,500 8,600 10.210 16,570 5,500 7.SfjQ 1,500 14,?50 FEbQ4 Mor¢h-6•rfA2024 Stsb total ?4320 85,320 A4 A8set and Invesiment purcha3e8. se4 table Sub totsl rotslpaymollts B5,320 B6.JZO Not of recelpts/(p8yments) A5 Transfets between funds Afj Cosh funds 188t year6nd Ca$h funds thls yearend 40,450 37.820 2,630 40,450 37,820 2.630 CCXX Rl awoun151S$1 21W2025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds fohBare¥t£ Restrfcted funds tonearostE Endowment lunds to n4•rost£ Cdleguries Total¢a8h funrfs Unrestri£tsd fuhd RestrlclÈd fuhds to nearest£ EndDwment funds tonqJTeAI£ lotheif•s1£ B2 Othor mgnelarya55ets FUndtowhlGh Jetalls CoJtlopllon•l Curr•ntvalu4 B3 Invastmènt a88èts Fund th whlch 5stb¢kn C¢lStlopHw4 Curwni¥aly Dèialls B4 Assets ratalned for the chgrlty's own use Whehdue B5 Llabllltles 8Jn2d by<9rI Iruslees on behattof the INslees Signalure Prfnl Name Dale of rDval Nkuvno Londr£ Pom Jun-24 CCXX R2scts)Un Issi W&2025