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Stories Of Hope And Home

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1195224
Status
Registered
Registered
July 20, 2021
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
The Old Post Office
1533 Pershore Road
Stirchley
Birmingham
B30 2JH

Activities

We run regular sessions for people with lived experience of seeking asylum in the UK, enabling people to explore their stories and experiences, creating community and building a sense of belonging and self-worth.We facilitate encounters to share stories, especially in schools, educating others about the experience of seeking asylum, challenging misconceptions and fostering positive relationships

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are:1) The Promotion Of Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit Among Refugees And Asylum Seekers In The West Midlands Who Are Socially Excluded On The Grounds Of Their Social And Economic Position, By Providing A Space And Community In Which To Meet Others, Build Friendships, Practise The English Language, Learn Communication Skills And Creatively Explore Stories And Life Experiences As A Means Of Integrating Into A New Community.2) To Advance The Education Of The Public Through The Provision Of Activities And Events Which Inform Participants And Develop Their Understanding Of The Lived Experience Of Asylum Seekers And Refugees Who Flee Persecution And Settle In A New Country, Help To Foster Positive Attitudes Towards Diversity And Migration And Counter Misinformation.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £37,135 £38,982
March 31, 2024 £47,081 £22,480
March 31, 2023 £32,246 £17,024
March 31, 2022 £7,895 £12,073

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr James Oliver Trewby July 20, 2021
Emma Rachel Birks July 20, 2021
Helena Margaret Madden July 20, 2021
Peleforoh Abdallah Abou Bakr Jan. 10, 2025
Tawasol Ibrahim Hamza Abdelsamad July 8, 2022