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Charity registration number: 1195256

Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 30 September 2024

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Contents

Reference and Administrative Details	1
Trustees' Report	2 to 6
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities	7
Independent Examiner's Report	8
Statement of Financial Activities	9
Balance Sheet	10
Notes to the Financial Statements	11 to 15

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Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

Sophie Bourne (nee Wardell) (Chair of Trustees) Margaret Powell Simon Witcombe Emily Webb (appointed 28 February 2024) Nathalie Genes (resigned 18 March 2025) Paul Baker (resigned 17 June 2025) Patrick Davie (appointed 17 June 2025) Oliver Gadsby (appointed 17 June 2025)

Charity Registration Number

1195256

Principal Office

Frogmore House Ormond Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1JD

Independent Examiner

Hazlewoods LLP Staverton Court Staverton Cheltenham GL51 0UX

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Trustees' Report

The Trustees present their report and financial statement for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees (“CWR”) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by constitution, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The charity number is 1195256.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the constitution. In selecting individuals for appointment as further charity trustees, the trustees have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.

Contribution made by volunteers

Our Charity is entirely run and our work entirely delivered by volunteers. We have over 80 active volunteers from across Cheltenham and are managed by five trustees on an entirely voluntary basis.

Objectives and strategies

Objects and aims

CWR aims to foster compassion and cooperation between different communities in Cheltenham, helping local people understand the circumstances for refugees globally and what people experience on their resettlement journey. It strives to work with GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers), local authorities, and other partners including organisations and businesses, to help refugee communities truly grow and flourish.

Its charitable objects are:

To provide relief to refugees and their dependants and asylum seekers and their dependants, in particular but not exclusively those coming to the Cheltenham area by the provision of support services so as to advance them in life and assist them with the adaption within a new community, with the objects of:

• Preserving and protecting their physical and mental health.

• Advancing their education and training and to advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum.

• Relieving them from financial hardship and unemployment; and

• Assisting in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

Activities

CWR’s core activities include:

• Initiatives to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers as well as their inspirational stories — via cultural events (such as exhibitions and film events) as well as school visits, and social media.

• Responding to misinformation about refugees and asylum seekers through meetings, social media and its newsletter. CWR also advocates for their rights and their right to be treated with equality and respect.

• Working in partnership with other agencies to respond to emerging needs, such as housing and employment.

• Hosting the Welcome Café, a monthly gathering for refugee and asylum-seeking families so that they can socialise and improve their mental health and wellbeing through creative activities and games.

• Running The Hub, a weekly drop-in for asylum-seeking adults providing bicycles, drama/games and English conversation and tech support - alongside associated football and photography activities. The Hub is also a key point of contact for referrals to food pantries and to other agencies.

• Coordinating English classes in partnership with Cheltenham Volunteer Teachers (CVT) for refugees and asylum seekers.

• Offering regular Driving Theory Test English classes.

• Organising seasonal social events to build community and reduce isolation.

• Building a volunteer programme, enabling residents to contribute time, skills, and friendship.

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Trustees' Report

Achievements and performance

This year was marked by growth, resilience, and a deepening of both partnerships and public support for CWR’s mission.

Organisational Development

As part of its development and sustainability CWR:

• Received continued financial support from ECCTIS Ltd., Cheltenham Borough Council and became one of the Mayor of Cheltenham’s charities from May 2024.

• Benefited from fundraisers organised by others, for example Leckhampton’s We’ve Got Talent community group (September 2023).

• Secured multi-year funding from the Barnwood Trust, National Benevolent Charity and the NHS One Integrated Care System Fund to create a part-time Administrator and Coordinator freelance position and to support a range of CWR activities.

• Welcomed Emily Webb, a fundraising specialist, as a new trustee.

• Recruited 21 new volunteers to bring CWR’s active volunteer base to approximately 100. During this period CWR also began developing a more robust volunteer induction and support programme. Staff from ECCTIS Ltd. also contributed volunteer hours.

• Began a project to bring more people with lived experience into the life and work of the charity. For example, four people CWR met as asylum seekers and two from resettled families are now volunteers of the charity.

Recognition

During the year CWR was honoured to be nominated and assessed for the King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) by several local leaders including from Cheltenham Borough Council and the Everyman Theatre. CWR was subsequently honoured with this award (November 2024).

Partnerships

Collaboration with other agencies is at the heart of CWR’s approach. The charity:

• Maintained regular involvement with the Migration Welfare Group working alongside the local authority, NHS, DWP and the voluntary sector. It also held regular meetings with Cheltenham Borough Council.

• Deepened partnerships with GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers), CVT, the Everyman Theatre, and the University of Gloucestershire (which allows the use of facilities and includes their Student Action for Refugees - STAR group). These partners were either an essential point of referral for refugees and asylum seekers, or they were involved directly in the delivery of CWR support to its community.

• Expanded collaboration with local food projects, churches (who often provided venues), and other civic groups.

• Joined the Lift the Ban coalition which advocates for giving people seeking asylum the right to work so they can use their skills and live in dignity.

• Selected as one of the Mayor of Cheltenham’s supported charities for 2024–25, CWR participated in a year-long fundraising programme alongside three other local organisations, with all beneficiaries receiving a share of the pooled proceeds, due to be distributed in summer 2025. Two of CWR’s initiatives are described in the following section, an art exhibition and the screening of a film, Aisha. In addition, CWR volunteers supported a range of events organised by the mayor and partner charities, including the Mayor of Cheltenham’s Charity Ball.

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Trustees' Report

Public Engagement and Awareness

A vital part of CWR’s work is to raise awareness of its work and of resettlement. CWR:

• Secured a slot at the October 2023 Cheltenham Literary Festival at the Huddle, a dedicated space for debate and discussion, to talk about refugee literature.

• Participated in a Refugee Experience Evening held by the University of Gloucestershire in November 2023 which explored refugee personal histories in the context of faith.

• Held a Refugee Week event in June 2024 at Cheltenham Library where volunteers read extracts of some of its recommended reads and discussed what to bear in mind when reading refugee literature.

• Organised a well-attended art exhibition New Chapters in July 2024, which showcased the work of ten refugee and asylum seeker artists and photographers and attracted 584 visitors. Alongside raising funds for the Mayor of Cheltenham charity, ten refugee and asylum seeker artists and photographers benefitted from the sale of 27 pieces of their artwork.

• Organised a sold-out screening of the 2022 film Aisha at the Playhouse Theatre in Cheltenham in September 2024 (capacity 180) featuring an interview with actor Josh O’Connor. This screening was also part of a series of Mayor’s charities events.

• Organised six Book Club meetings over the year for average attendance of 7-9 people. The books focus on themes related to refugees, asylum seekers, and immigration.

• Organised three quiz nights in support of CWR (typical attendance 50-70 people) and gave presentations at two schools: these were provided upon request.

• Stewarded two Cheltenham parkruns to raise awareness of CWR and to provide information on refugees and asylum seeker experiences.

• Published a monthly newsletter which reached over 950 subscribers and sustained active social media outreach using Facebook (2,000 ca. followers), Instagram (1,000+ followers) and other channels.

• Continued to play a reassuring role to refugees and asylum seekers, for example in August 2024 when tensions escalated and we were able to work closely with Cheltenham Borough Council and the police to provide accurate information to the broader Cheltenham community.

Activities in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Towards the end of the financial year, CWR was supporting around 50 refugee families (approximately 250 individuals) and, over the year, helped between 50 and 150 asylum seekers.

The closure of the two local hotels in Cheltenham in December 2023 and April 2024 led to the sudden relocation of many asylum seekers and had an impact on both the individuals affected and the volunteers involved. Nevertheless, CWR remained in contact with some former beneficiaries, and several returned to visit after securing leave to remain. Despite fluctuations in numbers and the challenges of anticipating demand, CWR maintained a consistent programme of support throughout the year, with volunteers offering practical assistance, social connection, and emotional reassurance to both new and existing beneficiaries.

The scale of need was underscored by national evidence. The Mental Health Foundation (2024) reported that a high percentage of refugees and asylum seekers experience PTSD, depression, or anxiety, linked to trauma, isolation, poverty, and prolonged uncertainty. The Royal College of Psychiatrists similarly noted the prevalence of significant physical and mental health problems within this group, shaped both by past experiences and challenges in the UK. With asylum seekers surviving on £49.18 per week (or £8.86 if living in catered accommodation) and facing an increased risk of homelessness upon being granted refugee status, the demand for holistic, communitybased support remained acute.

In this context, CWR’s model of care—which combined practical help with emotional and wellbeing activities— acted as a form of “community prescribing,” helping to ease pressure on local health services while enabling individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity.

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Trustees' Report

CWR delivered the following:

• The Welcome Café, held most months at C3 Pavilion, remained popular among refugee families despite reduced numbers following the hotel closures. Supported by a team of 15 to 20 volunteers, families, typically 40-50 people in total, were able to meet each month to relax, share food, conversation and games.

• With support from the Everyman Cheltenham, CWR was also able to put on children’s crafts activities and organised games which were particularly appreciated by parents. Many mothers (and occasionally fathers) expressed informal thanks, noting how much their children looked forward to the Café and how it supports their wellbeing.

• The Hub, CWR’s Monday drop-in for asylum-seeking adults, remained a central part of the charity’s offer, drawing people from temporary accommodation and dispersed housing. Its focus continued as in previous years, to be fun and friendship, drama activities, English conversation and games – as well as signposting to key services provided by other organisations, such as food pantries.

• The charity also donated approximately 50 bikes, locks and bike lights, the majority for hotel residents but some in dispersed housing and for resettled families. Other donations included 30 supermarket food vouchers, ten laptops and a small number of phones and SIM cards.

• Weekly Hub numbers fluctuated from 12 to 50 due to changes in accommodation, as is the nature of CWR’s work. Volunteers demonstrated exceptional adaptability, and participants expressed deep appreciation for the Hub and its associated football and photography groups. Many asylum seekers reported the calming effect of being physically active and reducing flashbacks/nightmares and creative activities allowed people to express their emotions.

• A Christmas fundraiser was organised to buy 50 clothing vouchers to help asylum seekers meet basic needs like shoes and underwear.

• A partnership with Caring for Communities and People (CCP) to provide nearly 40 refugee and asylumseeker families in Cheltenham and Bishop's Cleeve with summer holiday activity packs and Christmas hampers.

• Weekly English classes were held throughout the year at St. Thomas More and St. Gregory’s churches, and at the Friends Meeting House (Quakers), supporting refugees and asylum seekers at a range of English levels. These were organised jointly by CWR and Cheltenham Volunteer Teachers (CVT), with CVT providing the teaching staff. Attendance fluctuated due to the closure of temporary accommodation, but classes remained well attended, with 5–16 students per session and new learners regularly joining.

• Students reported significant improvements in their communication skills and highlighted the positive impact of the classes on their mental health and wellbeing. One learner, who had no literacy in his first language, learned to read and write in English, while another gained the confidence to deliver a presentation to local schoolchildren.

• Due to popular demand the Driving Theory Class expanded from its Cheltenham base to across Gloucestershire. Classes supported a growing number of refugees and asylum seekers with student numbers rising from around 10 to 21 students by autumn 2024. Weekly attendance over the period averaged at 12 students. By the end of the period there were seven volunteer tutors supporting students. Classes were held weekly during the school term time with class tuition split into two groups. Online initial assessments and later pre-exam preparation with online mock tests was regularly provided.

• Students made notable progress with nine passing their driving theory test during the period. Many students expressed their appreciation for the beneficial impact of classes on their employability, confidence, English language skills, and overall wellbeing. There were many written testimonials to this effect.

• CWR increased collaboration with the Council, YMCA, P3, and formed an Employability Support Group to address housing and employment challenges in response to more asylum seekers receiving positive decisions and choosing to remain in Cheltenham. CWR worked with 25 individuals and families who underwent the resettlement process.

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Trustees' Report

Financial review

In this reporting period the Charity has continued to grow from strength to strength, attracting donations and goodwill from local people and businesses as public opinion and attention on global events has grown, alongside more temporary holding centres for asylum seekers locally. We have therefore had more donations than we have been able to spend, and as we grow as a small charity we intend to redress the balance through an increase in our activities and financial outlay on support infrastructure (e.g. bikes, digital relief) in the future. As a volunteer-run charity we face some capacity issues scaling up our activities, but have a development plan to address this, including an increase in volunteer commitments and raised awareness in the town, to enable more support to deliver our charitable objects in partnership.

CWR’s reserves policy, adopted on 20 September 2023, is to hold sufficient funds to enable CWR to continue to undertake its core charitable objects should the fundraising climate change. The Trustees estimate that to enable this £6,000 should be held in cash at any time.

At the year end the charity is in a stable financial position with cash on hand of £52,635 (2023: £27,780), which exceeds its reserves policy; this includes two grants received in advance of expenditure planned for 2025. The trustees consider that there are no uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue.

29/7/2025 The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

………………………. Sophie Wardell Chairman

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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period 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:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

• observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

• state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.

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 Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

29/7/2025

Approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

……………………….. Sophie Wardell Chairman

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees for the year ended 30 September 2024.

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 Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees’ accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ICAEW.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

1. The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

2. the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

3. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of 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.

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.

...................................... Felicity Sang, FCA

Staverton Court Staverton Cheltenham GL51 0UX

29/7/2025 Date:.............................

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2024

Note Unrestricted funds £	Note Unrestricted funds £	Restricted funds £	Total funds 2024 £ Total funds 2023 £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations	8,855	1,000	9,855 10,428
Grants	-	39,230	39,230 16,128
Fundraisingactivities	6,962	-	6,962 792
Total income	15,817	40,230	56,047 27,348
Fundraising activities	3,822	-	3,822 663
Charitable activities 3	12,506	13,076	25,582 17,542
Support costs 4	1,788	-	1,788 688
Total expenditure	18,116	13,076	31,192 18,893
Net movement in funds	(2,299)	27,154	24,855 8,455
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 7	24,791	2,989	27,780 19,325
Total funds carried forward 7	22,492	30,143	52,635 27,780

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 10.

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

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Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024

Note	2024 £	2023
		£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand	52,635	27,780
Total assets	52,635	27,780
Funds of the charity:
Unrestricted funds 8	22,492	24,791
Restricted funds 8	30,143	2,989
Total charity funds	52,635	27,780

The financial statements on pages 9 to 15 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on ................. 29/7/2025	The financial statements on pages 9 to 15 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on ................. 29/7/2025
and signed on their behalf by:
.........................................	.........................................
Sophie Wardell	Margaret Powell
Chair

The financial statements on pages 9 to 15 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2024

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The accounts are prepared on a receipt and payments basis to give a ‘true and fair’ view, in accordance section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Charities Act’) and where appropriate, observing the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice) has been applied.

The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

Basis of preparation

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements and consider available funds and committed / fixed expenditure.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits.

Fund structure

Unrestricted funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees’ discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are funds which have been raised by the charity for a particular purpose and are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 (continued)

2 Incoming resources

Donations Grants Fundraising activities Other donations 2023 Charitable activities Support (including hub & community café) Digital Classes Donation Support costs Independent examination Website costs Other administrative costs	Unrestricted funds General £ 7,902 - 6,962 952 15,817 11,551 Unrestricted funds General £ 6,402 4,812 292 1,000 12,506 Unrestricted funds General £ 1,020 528 240 1,788	Restricted funds General £ 1,000 39,230 - - 40,230 15,510 Restricted funds General £ 13,076 - - - 13,076 Restricted funds General £ - - - -	Total funds 2024 £ 8,902 39,230 6,962 952 56,047 27,061 Total funds 2024 £ 19,478 4,812 292 1,000 25,582 Total funds 2024 £ 1,020 528 240 1,788	Total funds 2023 £ 9,046 16,128 792 1,095 27,061 Total funds 2023 £ 11,944 5,132 466 -
				17,542
				Total funds 2023 £ - 235 357
				592

3 Charitable activities

4 Support costs

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 (continued)

5 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

6 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

7 Cash and cash equivalents					2023 £ 27,780 As at 30 September 2024 £ 22,492 2,989 10,000 16,154 1,000
				2024 £
Cash at bank and in hand				52,635
8 Funds
2024 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Barnwood Trust One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System Ecctis CBC	As at 1 October 2023 £ 24,791 2,989 - - 2,989 27,780	Incoming resources £ 15,817 - 10,000 29,230 1,000 40,230 56,047		Resources expended £ (18,116) - - (13,076) - (13,076) (31,192)
					30,143
					52,635

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 (continued)

8 Funds (continued)

2023 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Barnwood Trust	As at 1 October 2022 £ 19,325 - - 19,325	Incoming resources £ 11,838 15,510 15,510 27,348	Resources expended £ (6,372) (12,521) (12,521) (18,893)	As at 30 September 2023 £ 24,791 2,989
				2,989
				27,780

Restricted funds

Barnwood Trust: Grant received to support leisure activities and digital access to benefit refugees and asylum seekers’ physical and mental well-being.

One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System: Funding from the NHS on behalf of the 'One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System', administered by Barnwood Trust, to support a part-time administrator and coordinator freelance position, with this role commencing in November 2024.

Ecctis: Donation received to support skills activities, such as driving, English classes and employability, and also equipment such as sporting equipment and computer equipment to benefit refugees and asylum seekers.

Cheltenham Borough Council: Funding received to buy a stock of vouchers for food and clothing for asylum seekers.

9 Related party transactions

During the year, there were no transactions with related parties.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 (continued)

10 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities

	Unrestricted funds £	Restricted funds £	Total funds 2023 £ Total funds 2022 £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations	10,428	-	10,428 8,323
Grants	618	15,510	16,128 1,865
Fundraisingactivities	792	-	792 11,293
Total income	11,838	15,150	27,348 21,481
Fundraising activities	663	-	663 807
Charitable activities	5,021	12,521	17,542 8,852
Support costs	688	-	688 655
Total expenditure	6,372	12,521	18,893 10,314
Net movement in funds	5,466	2,989	8,455 11,167
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward	19,325	-	19,325 8,158
Total funds carried forward	24,791	2,989	27,780 19,325

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