Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01.04.2022 To: 31.03.2023
Charity name: Newquay Refugee Support Group
Charity registration number: 1195438
Objectives and Activities:
The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among people who are refugees and asylum seekers who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, by providing or assisting in the provision of:
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advice and support;
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education and training in the English language;
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social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community; and
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financial support to cover essential living costs for those who do not have
access to employment, state benefits or other income.
The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among people who are refugees and asylum seekers who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, by providing or assisting in the provision of:
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advice and support;
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education and training in the English language;
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social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community; and
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financial support to cover essential living costs for those who do not have
access to employment, state benefits or other income.
Achievements and Performance:
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Much of the 22/23 financial year saw NRSG’s intense involvement with a group of 120+ asylum seekers who were housed by the UK Government in a Newquay hotel from November 2022 until April 2023.
Over a very short period of time NRSG extensively built their support network and volunteer group to help support the recently arrived asylum seekers. Support included:
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Setting up regular admin support evenings where we signposted asylum seekers to services who could assist with their asylum claim.
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Running regular English language classes run by volunteer English teachers recruited (vetted and DBS checked) by NRSG.
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Collection of clothing, toiletries and other essential items from within the local community and then delivering to those who needed them most.
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Organisation of recreational activities – from gym membership to setting up walk and chess groups to surf lessons.
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Liasing closely with other local stakeholders regarding the welfare and needs of the asylum seekers – from the local health service to the police to Cornwall council.
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Liasing with the local press concerning the presence of the asylum seekers and countering some of the negative press published regarding the asylum seekers.
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Issuing of SIM cards to the asylum seekers that were provided to us by Vodafone.
Financial Review
The income for the 22/23 financial year was £7598.47
This was obtained through individual donations, local fundraising events and grants.
Expenses for the 22/23 financial year were £1850.42. All this was accounted for and receipts filed.
All monies were paid into the bank account.
Structure, Governance and Management
How is the charity constituted? As a CIO
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name: Newquay Refugee Support Group Registered number: 1195438
Charity’s principal address: 207 Henver Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3EL
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Lindsay Hanscomb, Chair
Eleanor Page, Secretary Ruth James, Treasurer
Susi O’Tooley Valerie Ward
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) L.Hanscomb Full name(s) Lindsay Gemma Hanscomb Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) 08.05.24 08.05.2024
Date of Bank transacticompany 13/04/2022 E Page 22/04/2022 Charities Aid Foundat 28/04/2022 Gastropod 04/05/2022 JustGiving 10/05/2022 SumUp 08/06/2022 Linzi Hanscomb 04/10/2022 SumUp 10/11/2022 Kerstin Finke 21/11/2022 JustGiving 28/11/2022 JustGiving 06/12/2022 JustGiving 13/12/2022 SumUp Card Paymen 06/03/2023 Jess Harrington 06/03/2023 Eleanor Page 27/03/2023 Ruth James 27/03/2023 Susi Tooley 28/03/2023 Newquay Activity Cen 10/03/2023 Newquay Town Counc 13/03/2023 Cornwall Council Total
| Source | Income | Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Sprout Fundraisingevent(cash received andpaid in b | 130 | |
| Grant | 1000 | |
| Proceeds from fundraisingdinner | 47.55 | |
| Donations | 38.64 | |
| Proceeds from fundraisingevent | 118 | |
| Donations | 200 | |
| Proceeds from fundraisingevent | 4.92 | |
| Donations | 30 | |
| Donations | 214.6 | |
| Donations | 91.79 | |
| Donations | 156.4 | |
| Christmas Craft Fayre | 166.6 | |
| Christmas Craft Fayre | 180 | |
| Clothes for Beresford Hotel Residents | 350 | |
| Clothes for Beresford Hotel Residents | 399.49 | |
| Gardeningequipment for Beresford Hotel Residents | 20.93 | |
| Sports | 900 | |
| global kitchen | 500 | |
| Sports | 4900 | |
| **7598.5 ** | 1850.42 |
| Details | Method | uth lie uth usi |
|---|---|---|
| E Page Sprout Event BGC | Direct Payment | |
| CAF22041910686CF 22041910686CF BGC | Direct Payment | |
| PAYPAL INC. THE GASTROPOD BGC | Direct Payment | |
| JUSTGIVING 2525558 NEWQUAY RE BG | Direct Payment | |
| SumUpPayments Acc PID150135-SUMUP BG | Direct Payment | |
| MS LG HANSCOMB T/A 31.05.22 donation BG | Direct Payment | |
| SumUpPayments Acc PID191190-SUMUP BG | Direct Payment | |
| Finke Kerstin DONATION 4 CLOTHES BG | Direct Payment | |
| JUSTGIVING 2901821 NEWQUAY RE BG | Direct Payment | |
| JUSTGIVING 2906376 NEWQUAY RE BG | Direct Payment | |
| JUSTGIVING 2914596 NEWQUAY RE BG | Direct Payment | |
| SumUpPayments Acc PID220183-SUMUP BG | Direct Payment | |
| RUTH JAMESpurchase of CHRISTMAS CARD | Reimbursement to R | |
| ELEANOR PAGE HOTEL CLOTHES COMP BB | Reimbursement to El | |
| RUTH JAMES SPORTS DIRECT SHOE BB | Reimbursement to R | |
| S TOOLEY GARDENING GLOVES BBP | Reimbursement to S | |
| NEWQUAY ACTIVITY C NEWQUAY REFUGE | EDirect Payment | |
| NewquayTown Council fundingforglobal Kitche | Direct Payment | |
| Active Cornwall fundingfor sports activities | Direct Payment | |