Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01.04.2023 To: 31.03.2024
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.
NRSG set up and oversaw a regular English language café in Nansledan where participants were able to practice their English with native speakers through conversation, games and activities.
Attendees to the language café included newly arrived refugee families, parents and children, as well as unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers. Sessions were adapted to meet interest, need and level of English. The language café also provided a springboard for additional befriending and practical support. Practical support provided to the attendees of the language café included donated clothing and the provision of bicycles. NRSG also donated free SIM cards to a number of refugees and asylum seekers in Cornwall.
Both the provision of the language café and the additional support such as clothing, bicycles and SIM cards made a positive difference to the lives of the refugees and asylum seekers – particularly when it came to a sense of independence and broadening of opportunities regarding involvement in their new local community.
NRSG organised and ran a successful awareness and fundraising day ‘Global Kitchen’ where members of different communities came together to share their country and/or cultures food. Originally it had been planned to include the asylum seekers who were previously supported at the Beresford Hotel, however shortly before the event the group were relocated to another hotel in London. ‘Global Kitchen’ brought together a large number of people and NRSG were able to publicise their work, raise funds and awareness of the support needed by so many asylum seekers and refugees.
Financial Review
The income for the 23/24 financial year was £4157.06
This was obtained through individual donations, local fundraising events and grants.
Expenses for the 23/24 financial year were £5191.39 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: 16 Pendeen Close, Threemilestone, Truro, TR3 6DX
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)