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UK W*kOM RefuKees TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Yeav ended 30 June 2025 Trustees Annual Report for the Year ended 30 June 2025 CONTENT l Trustees, Annual Report 2 Independent Examinerfs Report 3 Statement of Financial Activities 4 Balance Sheet 5 Notes to the financial statements Reference and admlnlstratlve Informatlon Charity Name: Charity re8iStratlon number.. Company registration number: Charitable Status date: Country of registration". UK Welcomes Refu8ees 1195770 12679315 9th September 2021 Charltable company registered in England and Wales Re8lStered office: 85 Waddlngton Road, aitheroe, B87 2HN Independent Examlner Barker Barnes & Co Limited Chartered Accountants 9 Horseshoe Drive Romsev, S0517TP Trustees Iolrectors Mr M Wig8in Ichairpersonl appointed 30, June 2021 Rabbi D Rich,. (Treasurer) appointed 25 June 2021 Mr A Brown. Ivice-chairl appointed 2 February 2024 Rev. M Chitokwindo.. appointed 3, October 2024 Ms M Davies; appointed 8th July 2025 Staff Mr S Ryan MBE. CEO (appointed 28June 20231 Mrs J Harvie- Head of Finance, HR & Compliance Mr H Chow, Programme Manager Ms J Lam, Community Building and Resettlement Lead Mr T Auyuen8, Project LeadeT Mr WL Kon8, Project Leader Page 2 of Zg 4JkwpicrJiT)fr.s". el ril Registered Company- 12679315 Registered Chariry. 1195770
UK Welcomes Refugees TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 30 Juno 2025 Forward On behalf of the UK Welcomes Refugee5 trustees. l am pleased to introduce this. our fifth Trustees Annual Report. The Annual Report Shares the progress the charity ha5 made towards bringing about ts mission 'to secure the safe and good resettlement of those seeking sanctuary in the UK primarily through the Promotion of Community Sponsorship and related initiatives which involve and encourage the active participation and leadership of Civil Society., The report reviews our direct projert and resettlement activity with refugee5. Hon8 Kong 8NO's and partner5. The report also introduces new strategic and operational developments, notably 'Rebuilding Belon8in8' a new UK Welcomes Refugees initiatives bringing communities together as a foundation to the welcome, resettle, include and integrate newcomers into local communities. In challenging and changing migration and refugee environment this annual report also reflects our irnmediate priorities and our efforts towards securing longer-term sustainabilltv. Over the last twelve months, UK Welcomes Refugees IUKWRI has continued to consolidate, extend and mature its work. We have developÈd nÈw meaningful partnerships within the UK refugee resettlement sector, including the Home Office, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Iformerly DLUHCI, Regional Strate8ic Partnerships and Local Authorities. Bv developing partnerships, jolning coalitlons and alllances, UK Welcome5 Refugees is, as our strapline affirms, '8ullding Communities Togetherf. The trustee5 wish to thank everyone at UKWR for their dedication and support - Trustees, staff and volunteers. The Trustees are also appreciative of the charitable and grant making trusts, statutory bodie5 and individual donors who have supported our important humanltarlan work durlng thls period. Mark Wiggin Chair of Trustees Charltable Purposes The charitvs purposes 35 Set out in the objects contained in the charities Articles of Association are to.. Support socially and economically disadvantaged communities by developing the capacity and skills ofgroup and community members. Help identify and meet their needs to participate more fully in society. Promote the voluntary sertOT for the public benefit. Promote the efficiency and effectivene55 of community capacity building of charities by growing, embedding good prattice in and supporting such organisations. Work to relieve poverty and sickness among persons who are internally displaced or in migration or who are asylum seekers or refugees fleeing 5ltuations including (but not limited tol war, persecution and climate change. Page 3 of 29 V4"¢lv¥.-Ikw%eii Qirresrpfu Registered Company.. 12679315 Registered Charity: 1195770
UK Welcomes Refuge•s TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Yur ended 30 Jum 2025 Charltable objertlves UK Welcomes Refugees 15 committed to SUPPOrting refugee5 by building a network of advocates in the UK. Our work supports refugees and the communities that receive them by promoting portnerships with c5vII society organi5ations, national institutions, community, and faith-based sponsors. M155ion statement UK Welcomes Refu8ees mission is to secure the safe and good fesettlement of those seekin8 sanctuary in the United Kingdom, primarlly through the promotlon of Community Sponsorship and related Inltlatives whlch Involve and encourage the actlve pèrticipatlon and leadership of Clvll Society. Publlc Benefft Staternent The Trustees confirm that they have complled with their duty under sections 4 & 17151 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 to have regard to the public benefit guidance published by The Charity Commission. The annual report include5 a detailed description of the activities undertaken by the Charity durin8 the year to further its charitable purpose5 for the public benefit. The Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewin8 it5 Strategy and objectives and in planning futu activities. Staffing Staff ing levels remalned stable durlng the year wlth no res18nations, redundancles or dismlssa15. We have maintained flexibility in our working prartice5 to allow staff to work from home at agreed times. Staff information exchan8es are held veklY and staff meetln8s are held monthly. Durin8 the financial year the following staff were employed with the charity- I CEO employed for an avera8e of 4 days per week I Senior Community Organising Officer for an average of 5 days per week 3 Project officers each for an average of 2 day5 per week each l Finance & Operations mana8er for an average of I day per week Revlew of last years strate8lc actlvfty for the year endlng 30th June 2024 In the previous annual report Il"July 2023 to 301hJune 20241. the trustees set out thelr goals for the year 2024-25. UKWR can report the following pro8ress'. l. Seek opportunities to contribute to the remodeling of the community sponsorship scheme. UKWR has worked in partnership as part of the Community Sponsorship Alliance to shape 3 more user-friendly and less bureaucratic model of community sponsorship. We still await the outcome of thi5 work from the government. At a Community level. UKWR is in the process of registering with the Home Office to become 3 Sponsor under the current Community Sponsorship scheme. We are working with local community groups in Clitheroe such as the local mosque, the Trinity Methodist Community Hub and Christian5 in Partnership to establish a steering group and volunteers. Page 4 of 29 ¥ww' .Wl{l)nesrelj&.P[.ofR Registered Company- 12679315 Re8iStered Charity- l 195770
UK Welcomes Refugtts TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Y•arandad 30 Jun• 2025 2. Help build o renewed civic50ciety commitment through the new pilot project 'Rebuilding 8elonging'. UKWR has progressed this pilot into a main strategy working in local communities through partnerships with national, regional and local charities to help bring tO8ether communities. This Annual Report highlights the progress made in establishing this innovative project. 3. Deliver ond evoluate o pilot projert in Sutton in portner5hip with locol organisotion5 based there. UKWR has progressed the Sutton pSlot through the Rebuildin8 Belonging strategy working in the Sutton communities through a partnership with Caritas Diocese of Southwark to help bring together communities. This Annual Report hi8hli8hts the progress made. 4. Recrult, train and 5UPPOrt 10 more UKWR volunteers and ossist Hong Kongers with applicotion5lor Indefinite Leave to Remoin (ILR). UKWR onricipores greoter urgency ond de5irefor BN(OJ5 to understond their entitlements os permonent resident5. There will also be o need to resource the Hong Kong community to engage more with other communities. UKWR has undertaken research, identified parliamentary 5UPPOrt and consulted Hong Kong BNO'S in preparation to work in a coordinated way with other Hon8 Kong based organisations to promote a positive outcome as we prepare to support applicants. Dirert and bespoke delivery has yet to Secure funding. 5. Generate new restricted and unrestrirted gront Income thmuoh 5ucce5sfulfundraisin9 to ensure 5u5toinobility ond build o reservefor the chority. UKWR has been successful in securing several grants to promote its mission. Most of the grants have been won through government 8rants that 5UPPOrt the resettlement of Hon8 Kong BNO'S to which the government has allocated funding. The staff have also developed an individual 8iving fundin8 Stream, and the trustees have engaged a review of our fundraising capacity from a professional fundraisin8 organisation. UKWR has yet to secure a major new funding stream. 6. Support good governance through trusteeship rellects diversity in lived experlence ond professional skills ondfull complionce with Chority Commission stondords. UKWR ha5 a good mix of ethnic and religious diversity withln the trustee5 but Still intend to seek new refugee experience on the Board that matches the excellent ratlo of employed refugee5 Within the organisation. Sl8nlflcant actlvlty 202fy2025- performance and achlevements UKWR projects and services currently target to our beneficiary group5 (refugees, community groups and organisationsl through three community organising delivery arms.'111 Community Spon50r5hip and other models of community-led resettlement of refugees from anywhere in the world121 Hong Kong BNOS and refugees and131 Rebuilding Belonging- building communities where newcomers can become part of a society within which they can contribute and flourish. In addition to these 3 core activities. UKWR h35 also carried out141 a ground-breaking social work programme, (5} Pège 5 of 29 4 JKwelromesreluM7Q.TrS Registered Company: 12679315 Regtsiered Charity. 1195710
UK Welcomes R•fugees TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Y•ar ended 30 June 2025 research projerts to understand Hon8 Kong residents. attitudes to resettlement issues and also161 advocacy strategies to support the needs of UKWR beneficiaries. IJ Community Sponsotship The Community Sponsorship Allian ICSAI is the main vehlcle through which UKWR has supported a wide range of collettive activities that promote and support community sponsorship. The membership of the CSA is 11 fatth and civic society charities that meet monthly, supported by additional focus group meetings on strategy and governance. Members include Caritas Diocese of Salford. The Salvation Army, Charis. The Pickwell Foundation. n Kings College London, ond representationfrom charities in Wale5 Scotland and Northern Irelond. On the Iolh of september 2024. UKWR attended the Ilefugee Councll's Resettlement Conference that highlighted the opportunities and challen8e5 faced by the Community Sponsorship scheme, chief amon8St these was the lack of available houslnE for refugees. fh A conference held at Klng5 Colle8e on July 16 2024. focused on community-led, safe pathways, and will Include a presentation of the safe pathways policy framework developed by this process. The re5ultin8 policy framework was sent to the new Ministry of Housin& Communities and Local Government that now has overarching responsibility for UK resettlement policy and practice. UKWR has contributed to the important report 'Expanding Safe Pathways to the UK for Sanctuary Seekers,. The report is a collaborative academic research project led by the Sanctuary Hub at King's College London and the Community Sponsorship Alliance involved research conducted in partnership with civil Society or8ani5ations workin8 in communities across the UK. policy makers in the Home Office and Ministry for Housin8 and Communities, and people with lived experience of forced migration. The research involved a series of policy workshop5 to explore the scope of the problem and to develop potential policy pathways that removes bureaucratic barriers to community sponsorship. On 21st November 2024, UKWR contributed Significantly to a UNHCR-convened Consultation Day on Community Sponsorship in London, led by the UNHCR Representative in the UK and the Policv Officer at UNHCR HQ. Mark Wi8gin (Chair UKWRI, contributed to the UNHCR Consultation on Community Sponsorship in London. The topic Sharin8 Best Practice, Learnin& and Community-Led solutions was led by Vicky Tennant, UNHCR Representatlve to the United Kingdom and Hannah Elford- Poliry Officer (Division of International Protection - Resettlement and Complementary Pathway5 UNHCR HQ). UKWR stressed the need for investment in the principal sponsors if they are to intrease the number of lead sponsor5 and become sustainable and manage the le8al responsibilitie5 of the contract. safeguarding and risks whllst demonstrating capability to Local Authorities. In January 2025, Marlsol Reyes Soto from the Community Sponsorship research team at the University of 6irmin8ham contacted UKWR to 5UPPOrt a new research projert to identify lessons learned from three community-led scheme5 in the UK, Community Sponsorship, Homes for Ukraine Page 6 of 29 Registered Company.. 12679315 Registereiy Chariw. 1195770
UK Welcomm Refugees TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year •nded 30 Jun• 2025 and Communitie5 for Afghans. and to CO-de5ign a new sponsorship model. This follows on from the Birmingharn University team'5 previous evaluation report.. Community Sponsorship Evaluation IUKI Univer51ty of Birmingham. UKWR was s one of a selert group of stakeholders comprising 5 x groups.. policymakers, local authorities, refugees, hosts and local communities. On the 4th and 5th February 2025 UKWR a5 part of the Community Sponsorship Alliance met in London for a 2-day strategy conference hosted by the Open Society Foundation. The purpose of the gathering was to understand the appetite and capacity of the rnembers to bid for govemment grants and match-funding to grow the Community Sponsorship scheme, and to explore the potential for funding to welcome andlor resettle Af8hans who served with the British Forces In Afghanistan and who either remain in camp5 in Pakistan or who remain in temporary hotels and mllitary barracks in the UK. On the 12th of February 2025, the Welcome Coalition, coordinated by The Good Faith Partnership. was officially launched. UKWR joined the Welcome Coalition with members that includes Refugee Council. Refugee Action, Welcome Churches. Reset. City of Sanctuary UK, Refugee Action, CSA, King's College London and Citizens UK. This coalition is in-line with our vision, mlssion and purpose in both collaborations with others and in growin8 community sponsorshlp. In the comin8 years it will begin to start to build a core group of or8anisations and create the infrastructure to model what good welcome looks like. The Coalition now comprises 3 x working groups- Local Welcome Communitie5 of Practice, Re5eaTch & Learning and Strategic Narrative - that wlll each share and develop thinking and best practice in those areas. UKWR has been invited to contribute to the flrst and third of these groups. In March 2025, UKWR worked with the Community Sponsorship Alliance to agree a joint consortium bid for government funding to deliver the new Communitie5for Afghons Phase 2 under the control of the Ministry of Housin& Communities and Local Government IMHCLGI. Modelled on the Community Sponsorship Scheme, Communities for Afghans Phase 2 15 a 5-year programme with a target resettlement objertlve of 500 x Af8han families Ic 2750 individualsl currently In refu8ee camps or urban destltution In Pakistan or another neighbouring country. Famllies will be priorlti5ed based on a range of factors including previous service with British Armed Forces, vulnerability and complexlty of need, with the UK government facilitatin8 needs-assisted accommodation where applicable. Total available fundin8 for the Principal Sponsors delivering the scheme over the next 5 years 15 £4.145 million. 21 UK Welcome5 Honq Kongers- Buildlng Bridges to Belonqinq A UK Welcomes Refugees goal is to ensure the successful resettlement and integration of Hong Kon8 British nationals as they look to build a new life here in the UK. UKWR works in London. Birmingham, Milton Keyes and Cambridge. Since the Hong Kong BNO Visa Scheme opened in January 2021 we have built strong, trusted relationships with Hongkongers in many English region5. notably London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Page 7 of 29 VIVd.ukw._.coryesref.i£i" , Registered Cornpany= 12679315 Registered Charity. 1195770
UK Welcom•s Refugees TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year end•d 30 June 2025 Milton Keynes and Greater Manchester, helpin8 refugees to sete. build social capitsl, work and contribute to UK society. Over three years 2021, 2022 and 2023 UKWR has engaged with approx. 19,000 Hongkongers, delivering 341 in-person community activities and gatherings 05 well as countle55 webinars ènd training events online. Our work has built trust and credibility with a community whose trust and confidence has been undermined through their experiences in Hon8 Kong before they left for the UK. To date. includln8 2024-2025 we have engaged with over 20.000 Hongkongers. delivering now 450 in-person community attlvities and 8atherings as well a5 countless webinars and training events online. Known as the LIK Welcomes Hon8 Kongers netWrk. UKWR has continued to expand, reflected in the growing number of newcomers connected with new and more diverse communities. Our efforts remain focused on enhancin8 integration and fulfilling our mission to support mi8rants from around the world especially people from Hon8 Kong. London based development As UKWR continued to 8row across London the 80è1 ha5 been to expand 5UPPOrt and networks to other mi8rant communities. ensurin8 mi8rants from around the world have access to vital resource5, new friendship5, cultural exchange opportunities and emotional well-bein8 SUPPOrt. During the financial year. UKWR begin a new collaboration with St. Barnabas Church In Brent to expand our reach beyond the Hon8kon8er community and engage with Ukrainian, Indian, and other migrant groups in the Brent area. Our first initiative was a workshop in March, where we en8aged wlth the church's Hongkon8er members. Followin8 this, we worked closely with their outreach team to develop cross-cornmunity connections and Integration programmes. Examples included.. Community Tour to the British Museum (January 20251- Featuring guided storytellin8 by an expert volunteer specializing in Persian and E8YPtian history. enriching participants, understandin8 of cultural heritage pro$$ Drama Workshop February 2025)- Helpin8 participant5 express emotions enhance self-reflection. and build sell-awareness London Job Fair with NHS17 May) Monthly'Meet-Up' Sessions in Charing Cr055 for Hong Kon8 diaspora in Greater London11419, 12110 and 231111 The heritage law in UK seminaT114191 Dragon Boat Festival- Market115191 Health & Well-Being Seminar- Chinese Medicine and Reglstered Dottors In UK1121101 Presentation of London Thrive/GLA Mental Health Research Project Findin85 to LAS and healthcare providers in London1231101 PaBe 8 of 29 wbVW.uk-_p(JrllC5re1eeS Ji R Registered Company: 12679375 Registereo Charity-. 1195770
UK W•lcomM R•fug• TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Yur •nd•d 30 Jun• 2025 Cambridge based developments UKWR enjoy5 a good connettion with Cambridgeshire Council. Events and artivities delivered by the Cambridge project, which also continues to expand and broaden its reach amongst the wider community, included: Monthly Board Game Meet-up. Monthly meet up with Hong Kongers and others to share in cross-cultural board game activities, as well as allowing time for sharing of participants. feelings and concerns and helping to deepen community understandin8 and cohesion. Cultural event cross-over with Hong Kong Musician sharing and explaining different musical cultures through an online presentation and an in-person live performance. Examples of delivery over a 3 month period include.. Bike repair workshop (July 20241 International board game session with Cambourne library (August 2024 Mindful Walk, Milton Country Park107191241 Monthly Board Game Meet-Up108191241 Cambourne Library Board-Game Day115191241 Half-Term Sports & Games for Local Primary School Children1301101241 Christmas Punch Needle & Handcraft DIY1161111241 On the 21st December 2024. UKWR organised the Cambridge Mahlong Competition and Christmas Market. A vibrant and packed celebratory event bringing together Eastern and Western Christmas cultural traditions in a shared experience of the joy of Christmas, involving local people from all parts of the community- We also took the opportunity to raise much- needed funds for the charity, raising £1515 on the day. In February 202S, the Cambridge projett organised am Employment Webinar by a Cambridge postman who shared hls experience as a postman and offers employment Information, advice and support to participants considering a career in the delivery services sector. Also, that month the projert organised 'Museum Treasures,. UKWR was invited by Carnbridge County Council and CambridgeshSre LSbrary to CO•host a seminar event discovering and explorlng locally-based cultural treasures from around the world. The seminar was jointly led wlth experts from the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Thanks to a £500 grant from Cambridgeshire County Council UKWR was in a posltion to set up a Cambourne Mahjon8 Club that 15 open to local people of all ages and nationalities. The Clubs met at least twice monthly for a 6-month period from March to August 2025. To maintain the club beyond the initial 6 months UKWR will introduce a small membership fee to cover equipment supply and maintenance and venue hire if needed. The longer-term goal 15 to transition to a volunteer-led model that empowers local people and ensures the club's long-term sustainability. Through an interest in Mahjong it is hoped to proTnote cultural oppreciation. reduce isolation and strengthen community cohesion between people from diverse back8rounds. 8y creating a welcoming and inclusive space the club will encourage social interaction, improve mental well-being and foster a sense of belonging Pa8e 9 of 29 viwvi.ukwelc<JmeiffJlLI )Lp-. Registered Company: 12679315 Registered Charity. 1195770
UK W•lcomes Refug• TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 30 Jun• 2025 for people from very diverse backgrounds. UKWR hopes the project will inspire others to develop their own local initiatives that have a lastin8 Posltive impatt on the wider communitv. Mllton Keynes based developments On the Iolh of February 2025, Hei Chow. Senior Project Lead for UKWR was invited to 10 Downing Street to join the Prime Minister for a drinks reception to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Example5 of events delivered by the Milton Keynes projett induded: Adventure based family 8ame day121191241 Monthly 'Meet-Up' Session5 for Hong Kong diaspora in MK12119124, 26110124. 161111241 Workshop on Storytelling for Children151101241 Seminar on Drivin8 in UK, Play Workshop for Children1261101241 Refugee Networking Meeting- UKWR presentation about professional refugee employability 141111241 Showcase of UKWR work at VCSE Networking Event in MK IIV111241 Befriending Workshop, Play Workshop for Children1161111241 UKWR took part in the Milton Keynes College Open Day113 May 20251 to promote refugee work and raise awareness to mi8ration issues. y February 2025 UKWR had secured a new £15K grant to delivef a 6-month West Midlands Employment Training & Support Pro8ramme. Attivities will Include: Multicultural markets Business start.up trainlng Job-hunting sUPPOrt Business mentorship programme In February, UKWR received a £2,500 grant from the South-East Strategic Migration Partnershlp to help the Hon8 Kong community access local public services and amenities. Birmlnlham based developments Many of the developrnent5 in the year were a result of working with Solihull Council on a range of business and employment opportunities. Examples of other activlties of a short 3-month period Included: Mid-Autumn Festival Event in partnership with Touchwood Shopping Centre114191241 Running a Small 8usine55 Workshop Series19110,16110. 221101241 UK Volunteering Seminar126110/241 Seminar- RCN & UK Nursing Sector13V10124) Seminar by Birmingham Centre for Women - sUPPOrt and resources for women experiencing domestic violence. family & marriage counsellin& referrals to other relevant organisations 1151111241 Traditional Chinese Medicine Webinar1191111241 Pa8e 10 of 29 LJTresietuRees.oig Registered Company.. 12679315 Registered Charity. 1195770
UK Welcom•s Refug•es TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 30 June 2025 Conference with Solihull Council and Touchwood Shopping Centre re Lunar New Year Market 115,22111,291111241 Bubble Milk Tea Afternoon for Small Business Owners1241111241 Later in the year, jointly between UK Welcomes Refugees and West Midland Hong Kongers Support CIC, a co-hosted community market in Birmingham. was held on 22 and 28 June 2025. 39 Rebulldlng Belonglng Rebuilding Belonging is an asset-based approach to building community and improving refugee integratlon and was launched in June 2024 throu8h a pllot with our partner Caritas Westminster and the community of Sutton, It offers a stron8 focus on empowerin8 and consulting with local people. and involving the beneficiaries at the heart of the projert. The next phase of our work will involve embedding our work in Sutton and launching Rebuilding Belonging in several more communities. This new pilot projert was developed and pioneered as 'building communities where newcomers can become part of a society within which they can contribute and flourish.. We traln ènd equip local volunteers frorn diverse backgrounds and life experience to listen to local resldents, respond to thelr needs and build community. We seek to build a consensus in favour of humane and realistic migratlon policies that take account of the needs of those most affected. UKWR'S new community buildlng initiative has been strongly welcomed by all stakeholders to date and is increasingly viewed as prescient, not least in response to the recent violent disorder across many parts of the UK. Our pilot project in Sutton. South London. was initially launched in July to a packed gathering of over 120 local people including Hon8 Kon8ers and refugees from other parts of the world. Since then UKWR ha5 carefully recruited and worked with an impresslve group of 24 local volunteers across a wide age range. comprising lifelon8 local resldents, Hong Kon8ers and former refugees from diverse regions of the world. Se55ions held in October and November with this group were fizzing with energy, deep sharing and fellowship and featured practical sessions on active listenin& starting conversations. asset mappin8 and community planning. 8uSldlng such close friendships between refugees and local people. outside of any formal programme, is a powerful means of 're¥erse-en8ineerin¢ the same local relationships on which the Community Sponsorship ICS) Scheme is based. Our proposed strategy aims to generate those same positive encounters. only this time between larger groups of local people and newcomers. The new project was first piloted as Together we belong in Sutton, _ a UKWR inltiative in partnership Id with Caritas Diocese of Southwark. A launch event took place on 23 July 2024 attendin8 by around 105 highly engaged loca15: comprising newly arrived migrants and Settled people from the local area. Evaluation forms confirmed that 25 participants responded positively to future meetings and 16 respondents confirmed they wished to 'actively' support the initiative going forward. Further to this, UKWR met with the Director and management team for Carita5 Westminster on 25th September 2024 Page 11 of 29 Registered Company- 12679315 Registered Charity- l 195770
UK W•lcomes Refuge•x TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year end¢d 30 Jun• 2025 to explore a similar pilot in a suitable neighbourhood within the Diocese of Westminster that brin85 together Hon8 Konger5, refugees from Iran, Ukraine, Afghanistan and struggling local people. Organi5ing these community gatherin85 brings together people of different backgrounds and faiths in person and fosters a strong sense of community through fun and fellowship, includin8 food, Ilve music, games, sport and cultural activities. Key related artivities and developments over the year Include.. Christmas Celebration in Sutton1131121241. This was a wonderful occasion featuring more deep sharing and celebration of personal stories, communal 5in8in8 and dancing and speclal performances of cultural music by Hong Kongers and other migrants as well as a Christmas- themed performance by CEO Sean Ryan MBE. Establishing a new 'Rebuildin8 Belongin initiative In 5t Neot's, Cambrld8e (December 24- February 251 The inaugural meetin8 brought together a stron8 cohort of ovei 40 Hon8 Kongers and other local people and connections with interested local stakeholders. A planning meeting at Leigh Baptist Church, Greater Manchester (January 251. This meeting was pending the launch of a new'Rebuildin8 Belongin¢ initiative with the local community in Leigh. The plannin8 meeting was followed up with connectSons bein8 formed with key local stakeholders includin8 a Catholic parish, a Church of En8land parish. a communlty choir and local MP Jo Platt. Lunar New Year celebratlon (February 251- CEO Sean Ryan attended a packed hosted by the Salvation Army in Castleford, West Yorkshire. where he 8ave a keynote talk about 'Rebuilding Belonging, followed by a music performance Including an adapted song In honour of the people of Hon8 Kong. Durin8 February detailed plans were made for the next interactive sesslon with the core group of lead volunteers In Sutton which is due to take place on 12th March 25. In partnership with Caritas Southwark, the Sutton prolect is a150 developing a relationship with a vibrant, multi-ethnic Catholic parish in nearby Croydon.The year saw the extension of Rebuilding Belongin8 to St Neots, Cambridgeshire and its development in Sutton. South London. In Sutton the following took place.. February 2025 focused on re-engagin8 core group members through one-on-one meetlngs and online di5CUs5ions, leading to a commitment to future planning. The 5th Core Group Meeting on March 12, 2025 attracted over 20 participants, emphasizing community Outreach and planning for more frequent gatherings. A WhatsApp group was established in April 2025 to improve communication among core members. Partnerships were Strengthened with local organizations. culminating in a significant meeting on 241h April 2025 that initiated plans for a collaborative 'Community World Cafe, projert. A funding application for £1,400 was submitted to Sutton Community Fund. A volunteer-led summer picnbc in Wallin8ton took place in June 2025. Page 12 of 29 www.ukwi?lioinesrefugeLJ. Registered Company.. 12679315 Registered Charity. 1195770
UK Welcomes Refuge TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Y•ar ended 30 June 2025 Community Building in St Neots included: Artivitiesbegan in Mèrch 2025 with a WhatsAppgroup forthe Hon8kon8ercommunity, which attratted 67 members, and a partnership with New Street Baptist Church. Weekly 'Move and Chat, sessions commenced on March 6. promoting physical octivity and social interaction, with diverse participation from local British residents and migrant5. A successful ESOL Open Day on April 28 2025 attracted over 30 migrant5, With classes beglnnlng in mid-may 2025. Next steps for both project5 will involve sustaining regular gatherings, applying for community funds, encouraging wider local en8ogement. and exploring partnerships for lan8uage learning and creative artivities. UKWR will identify potential leaders within the groups to enhance sustainability and local ownership. (4) Employment pathwoysfvrsodol Workern prolert UKWR'S 8round-breakin8 work, In partnership with the Brltlsh Association of Social Workers and Durham University, is the developed employment pathways for Hon8 Kong qualified so¢ial workers and other nationalities throughout the world to fast-track the recognition of their qualifications, clear barrier5 to UK registration ond find employment. 70 social workers have completed their registration to date with 500 more expected to follow suit in 2026-2028. Sutton Councll recently partnered with UKWR to deliver an internship pro8ramme for Hong Kong qualified social workers in the Sutton re8ion, enablin8 thern to re8lSter, recelve mentorin8, work placements and ultimately practice Social work in England. The scheme, which UKWR has developed in partnership with Kingston University, provides participants with supervised practice and formal study sufficient to enable them to meet Social Work England's re8iStration requirement5 for overseas staff. The scheme thus provide5 employment for highly skilled Hongkongers and others whilst reduclng the shortage of soclal workers in England. On 25th September 2024, UKWR, Sutton Council and local MP Bobby Dean took part in a media campaign with Chaser News to promote and celebrate the many success stories resultin8 from the 'Sutton Model. Social Work Programme. A meeting with Sutton Council on the 29th October 2023 spent the day monitoring & evaluating the Sutton Social Work Model. 15 local authorities have expressed an interest in the Sutton 50cial work piloL UKWR is currently evaluating the pilot with the sUPPOrt of Durham University. Our aim is to develop an implementation model that other local councils can adopt, addressing the UK'S social work shortage5 while offering overseas social workers a structured pathway to employment. This initiative presents o win-win solution strengthening the UK'S social work workforce while supporting migrant professiona15 to gain UK-recognized qualifications and secure both immigration 5tatU5 long-term employment. Page 13 of 29 JkKveirGinesiplugeo Registered Compary: 12679315 Registered Charity.. 1195770
UK Welc(xnes R•fugees TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Y•ar onded 30 June 2025 (5) Research In year ended 30 June 2024, UKWR had been funded via the Greater London Authority IGLAI as a lead research organisation to assess the nature and extent of mental health and wellbeing challenges facing Hongkongers in London. Seven Hong Kong-led community organisations. includin8 UKWR collected insights and supported the development and delivery of the report. Our research project resulted in a detailed paper.. "Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Hongkongers in London" featuring a 5eTies of recommendations for healthcare and other relevant service providers. UKWR collected detailed insights from the Hon8 Kong diaspora and worked closely on the development and delivery of the report. Our flnding5 showed a high percentage of Hongkongers Still stnjgglingto navigate a signlflcant culture shift, with a deep sense of 1055 for their home culture, feeling5 of dislocation, and the ongoing challenge of understandin8 and adjusting to the realities of a radically new way of life, norms and intricacies of British life and culture, ès well as learnin8 how to redefine their own identity in thls new context. SIX key challenges emerged through in-person communlty 8atherln8s. surveys and feedback, encapsulating our comprehensive analysis of the issues faced: l. Hongkon8ers reconcllin8 their different identities as indivldua15 2. Family dynamics changing as different family members navigate their transitionlsl 3. Loneliness and isolation as Hon8kongers adapl lo their new home and local community 4. Navigatin8 health care Services & the NHS with different cultural & practical expettations 5. Navigatin8 the education system with different cultural and practical expectations 6. Challenges around finding fulfilling employment and feelin8 confident In their ability to retain professional skills and competencies. The report's recommendations will enable London's health and care paitner5 lo adopt new approaches, or in some ca5e5 adapt existing practice, and thereby ensure the Hon8 Kong diaspora15 more effectively supported towards a thrivin8 future in the Greater London area. Additional research carried out or directly supported by UKWR included 'Mental Health Wellbeing Services experiente5 and needs of Hong Kong Migrants to the UK, and 'Challenges and Support needs of Mental Health professionals in the UK,. UKWR collected 843 samples for the former paper (which 15 0 high sample in the refugee community without Gov. sUPPOrtI. The research wa5 supervised bv Prof. Kim Wah Chung, former Deputy CEO of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute IPORII, UKWR also led on another survey about Hong Kong migrants- 'Opinion5 on the Main Policie5 in the UK,. The research was co-organiied by UK Welcome5 Refugees, Bonham Tree Aid, West Midlands Hong Konger Support CIC. Page 14 of 29 .'kwelcomesrelug-'t'% r.ll g Registered Company= 12679315 Re8lStered ChariLY. 1195770
UK w¢lcoM R•fvztts TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Y•ar ended 30 June 2025 (6) Advocacy Our Hong Kong-5pecific advocacy work5 this year featured a renewed fotus on "transnational repression. In September 2024. UKWR was invited with around 20 other trusted Hong Kong, organi5ations to a closed-door roundtable on this theme as experienced by the Hong Kong diaspora in the UK, h05ted by Amnesty International UK Section, Hong Kong Democracy Council and The Rights Practice. The event brought together 30 participants from over 20 organi5ations, including civil society actors of Hong Kong diaspora 8roups, human ri8ht5 organisations, media workers, scholars and actlVlSt5. to share their observations. lived experiences and policy recommendations. Hon8 Kon8 Symposium lQth-Ilth May 2025. Four members of the UKWR stsff team were invited to attend this two-day conferen. Keynote speakers included Tom Tugendhat MP, Benedict Rogers, founder of Hon8 Kon8 Watch, the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and the European Hong Kon8 Diaspora Alliance. There were al contributions from experts on Tibet. Uyghur Muslims and Japan. Refugee Week wa5 promoted extenslvely by UKWR In all Its geographlcal delivery polnts throughout the UK. A special Therapy Workshop.. Relax, Reconnect. and Rebalancing was held on Friday, 27 June 2025 in Milton Keynes as well as event5 in Solihull and Cambridge. Partnershlps The support and confidence of our partners and networks coupled with their local and national knowledge and experience, has helped us maximize engagement and build momentum for the Work of UKWR. Our networks include Carholic and Church of England Dloceses, other Christian churches, mosques, schools. charities. refu8ee/migrant agencies, libraries, leisure centres, food banks, grassroots community groups, local authorities. councils and Welcome Hubs. UKWR has built good working relationships with the Migration Hub for the East of England, Caritas Westminster, Carita5 Southwark. Caritas Salford, The Salvation Army, The Pickwell Foundation and members of the Community Sponsorship Alliance, the University of Kingston, University of Durham and Kin85 College London, Hong Kon8 Watch and a variety of Hong Kon8 based voluntary organisations. Page 15 of 29 Jk¢welcrJmeirefJ£ep Registered Company= 12679315 Registered Chariiy. 1195770
UK Welcomts R•fuDes TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Ye•r •fid 30 June 2025 Prlorities and Prolects I" July 2025- 30 June 2016 The trustees have prioritised rewewing the structure and decision-makin8 processes of the charity, fundraising and prioritised the followin8 projetts for development if funding allows.. Rebuilding Belon8ing- growing the strategy Community Champions-training refu8ee5 as community organlser5 Welcome Hubs- a centre as a one-stop shop for refugees HK Social work programme- developing and scaling up the initiative Community Sponsorship- supporting a refugee family through this scheme Safe routes/Modern Slavery- advocating for approved pathways for refugees to enter the UK Leave to Remain- asslsting Hon8 Kon8 BNO passport holders to secure early resettlement in the UK. Governance and trusteeshlp UK Welcome5 Refugees is mindful of the Charity Governènce Code issued by the Charity Governance Code Steering Group and seeks to adhere to the seven principles of good governance contained in the code. Trustees have noted the latest Charity Governance Code120201 and are kept abreast of changes in the law to ensure compliance with the law and relevant regulations. The trustees recognise and understand their roles and le8al responsibility and are cornmitted to ensurin8 the charity IS governed effettlve and 5UPPOrt continual improvement. The trustees have complled with their responsibilitie5 under sections 4 & 17151 of the Charities Act 2011 and have reviewed the public benefit 8uidance published by The Charity Commission. The annual report includes a detailed descrlptlon of the activities undertaken by the charity durin8 the year to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit. The UKWR trustees meet a mlnimum of five tlmes per vear both in-person and virtually. met in-person in Manchestef on Slh August. The trustee5 are pleased to welcome Anthony Brown who has joined UKWR a5 a Trustee. Anthony's work experience is as a former Employment Psycholo8iSt with the Department for Work & Pensions IDWPI. His current voluntary sector involvement has been a5 a consultant with Caritas chèrities with a specialist interest in advocacy, trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery. The trustees also met in-person in London on3rd December at Friend5 Meeting House, London. The trustees were pleased to welcome Rev Molly Chitokwindo who joined UKWR as Truslee. Management The CEO is appointed by the trustee5 to manage the day to day operations of the charity, protecting the charitable purpose5 of the charity and its values. The CEO report5 to the trustees and makes recommendations on activitie5, fundraisin8 and policy. Supervision and appraisal 5UPPOrt the operational management of the charity. All employee5 and volunteers complete mandatory training relevant to their role. The charity offer5 Staff flexibility in working hours. Line management Page 16 of 29 .ukwelcomevef4Jgee5.org Registered Company. 12679315 Registered Charity. 1195770
UK Welcomes Relug•es TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 30 June 2025 meetings are held weekly, management team meetin85 are held fortnightly. whole staff meetings are held monthty, and Board of Trustees meetings are held quarterly. We continue to be supported by a committed group of over 40 volunteers who support the delivery of all our frontline services. Rlsk Trustees are aware of the risks that face charities and the particular risks a550ciated with providing services to vulnerable mlgrants and refugees. Our or8anisational risk register is reviewed regularly and updated and considers risk and mitigation of risk across 8overnonce, finance, seiCe delivery and safe8uarding issues. A risk register is updated on a re8ular basi5 to manage risk by early Identification and set out plans to counter any negative impact on the charity. Key risks to the charity include the long-term financlal stability of the charity that can be mitigated by the quallty of service delivery and positive en8a8ement with funders including statutory commi55ioners. 5afe8uardlng and Health & Safety Safeguarding will always refflain an important aa of work especially with vulnerable with vulnerable people. An updated safeguardin8 policy has been extenslvely re-wrltten to reflect ongoing good practice. The Charity follow5 Safe recruitment and selection processes for all paid and volunteer roles. The health, safety and welfare policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and staff recelve training against the pollcles. Rernuneratlon The trustees in setting the pay polici of the charity take into consideration the cost-of-Ilvin8. inflationary uplifts and the external market forces of competitive pay awards to slmilar role5 and size organisations in the charity sector. This is done to ensure the charity remains a just and falr employer and supports the retention of valued staff member5. UK Welcomes Refugees is in compliance with The Pensions Regulator under the Pensions Act 2008. The charity provide5 penslon arrangements through a money purchase scheme administered by TPT Solutions. UK Welcomes Refugees is a Living Wage employer and will seek to be recognised and accredited as such by the Livln8 Wage Foundatlon. Fundlng Our funding priority for this period was to secure funds to Sustain and enhance our existing servlces. We are grateful for continued support from our primary funder and the City 8ridge Trust with whom we have built a strong relationship. UKWR also benefitted in thi5 period from a variety of local authority and 8overnment department grants. UKWR is grateful for the donations made by individuals to the charity. In 2024-25. UKWR secured a grant from Bletchley Council to support our Honk Kong work in Milton Keynes. UKWR was also successful in securing grants from Southwark Dioce5e,' the East of England Strategic Partnership. West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership- the South-East Strategic Migration Partnership and Cambridgeshire County Council. The trustees agreed to engage Christian Fundraising Consultancy ICFCI and keniu5 Consulting and Coaching to assist in the UKWR strategy to secure future funds to ensure the sustainability of the charitv. Page 17 of 29 Registered Company.. 12679315 Regixered Charity: 1195770
UK Welcomes Refvgees TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Year ended 30 Jun• 2025 Finance The UKWR financial year is from 1° Juty 2024 to 3jUne 2025. Year ending 30th June 2025 summary 15: £ 2025 £256,377 £233,094 £23,283 £ 2024 £225,863 £208,394 £17,469 Income total Expenditure total Surplu5 From July 2024 to June 2025. operating expenditure £49,238 12024: £60,903) and staff costs £183,85612024- £147,491> haveamounted to £233,094 12024: £208,394>. Reservesstand at £149,61S12024.. E126,3321 representin8 approx. 3 months running cost5. Reserves and Deslgnated Funds The Trustees are aware of the need to maintain adequate reserve5 to ensure that the CharitW5 work can continue. ReseNes are kept at three month5 runnin8 Costs. Reserye5 are also set up to reflect the anticipated cosrs of redundancy if rhe Charity were to discontinue its charitable activitles. Deslgnated funds are set aside to enable the Trustees to develop specific area5 of charitable work and to meet potential future obligation5. This level ha5 been maintained for the period of this report. Approv•1 and Slgn•tur•s This report is prepared in accordance with the Small companies regime. This report was approved by the board signed on its behalf: Mr Mark Wiggin, Chair of Trustee5 Rabbi Danny Rich, Trustee and Treasurer Date: 902 2LJ. 26 Pa8e 18 of 29 www.Iikvvel(omesrefvKees.Gl g Registered Company.. 12679315 Registered Charity- 1195770
UK Welcomm R•fvg¢ INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT Year ended 30 June 2025 Independent examIne% report to the trustees of UK Welcomes Refugees Charltablè Company ('the charitabl• company? I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of UK Welcomes Refugee5 for the peri(>d ended 30 June 2025. R•¥pon¥lbllltles and basls of r•port As trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companie5 Act 2006. Having satlsfied myself that the accounts of the charitable Company are not required to be aLtdited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2000 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my exarnination of your charity's account5 as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the Charities Act 2011. Ind•pnd•nt •x*mlnees statement I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the bodies listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I have completed my exarnination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 Act 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: or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principle5 of the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) 2019 (FRS102). Page 19 of 29 WVi%-4 Jhwp..r'.ITY'.¢rrpfi Ig+JpL Registered Company- 12679315 Registered Charty. 1195770
UK Wel¢om•s Refugees INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Year ended 30 June 2025 I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 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. Signed.........-..-... Charlotte Barnes FCA ICAEW member Barker Barnes & Co, 9 Horseshoe Drive. Romsey, S0517TP Page 20 of 29 Vélv...Jb..¥eICDrneRr1., IRoe& i)rr Registered Company.. 12679315 Registered Charity- 1195770
UK Welcomes Refugees PIES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Year ended 30 June 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Notes Unrestrlcted Restricted fund$ fvnds INCOME Donations and grants Investments 193.319 373 193.592 62.785 256.104 273 256,377 225.592 271 225.863 62.785 EXPENDITURE Raising fund5 Charitable activities Charity set-up costs 8,250 200,144 183.908 49,186 233.094 183.908 49,186 233,094 208.394 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 9.684 13.599 23,283 17.469 FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD 35,823 90.509 126,332 FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 45,507 104.108 149.615 Page 21 of 29 Registered Company= 12679315 Registered Charity- 1195770
UK Wekomes R•fug• EKO ES BALANCE SHEET Year ended 30 Jun• 2025 ES Building c0th111tiQS Togeth¢r 2025 Total funds 2024 Total fund5 Notes Unrestricted Re5trirted funds fvnds FIXED ASSETS Fixed Assets 792 792 1.358 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank io 47.106 104.142 151.248 126,905 CREDITORS Amounts due within one year (1.599) (826) (2,425) (1,931) NET CURRENT ASSETS 45.507 103.316 148.823 124.974 NET ASSETS 45.507 104.108 149,615 126,322 FUNDS Resiricted income funds Unrestricted fund5 li li 104,108 104,108 45,507 90,509 35,823 45.507 45.507 104,108 149,615 126.332 The company was entitled to exemption from audit under $477 of the Companies Act 2006 relatin8 to small companies. The members have not required the CoMnY to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 21106. The directors acknowledge their responstbilities for complying with the requirernents of the Companies Act with respect to accountin8 records and preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions appllcable to small companles subject to the smo11 companie5 rerne and in accordance with the Charrties SORP FRSIO2. These financial statements were approved and authorised by the board for issue: Date of approval Signed on behalf of the board Truste¢ l Director nam¢ Mr Mark Wiggin, air of Trustees Signed tsn behalf of the board Trustee l Director name Danny Rich. Trea5 er and Trustee Page 22 of 29 W(.1r0esrel..l4£*S.ors Registered Company: 12679315 Registered Charity- 1195770
UK welcom Refugees MES IldiTrg CommuxItIC5 Togeihei NOTES Year ended 30 June 2025 Note l- Accountlng Policl¢s 1.1 Bails of pr•paratloTh These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at C05t or transaction value. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charitie5 SORP and with FRS102 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRSIO2. 1.2 Golng ¢on¢•rn The trustees are confident in the charity's ability to secure future grant funding. It is in the process of applying for another grant from a private charitab5e trust which is their current main grant provider. A meeting with main funding partner. the private charitable trust was held on 22 January 2026. The charity will be informed about the decision to 155ue the grant at a future date. 1.3 Tanglble Flxed Ass•ts •nd Deprecatlon Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected usefu5 lives on the following bases: Computers 25% straight line Page 23 of 29 J¥ i.'fricfJl-.ier reiJ4?p., Registered Company. 12679375 Registered Charity. 1195770
UK Welcomes Refugo•s 8uilding Com1t1S TtsgÈthv NOTES Year ended 30 June 2025 1.4 Governance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between governance costs. charity set-up Costs and other support Costs. Governance costs Governance costs comprise all c05t5 involving public accountability of the charity and it5 compliance with regulation and goof practice. Charity set-up costs Charity set-up Costs comprise lega5 fee incurred in obtaining charitable company status. Other support costs Other support costs include central functions and have been entirely allocated to charitable activity cost5, consistent with the use of resource5. 1.5 Baslc fincIal In$truments Basic financial instruments Icomprising cash and creditors) are recognised and measured in accordance with the iequirements of FRSIOI Note 2- Tan8lble Auets 2025 Comput•r Tot•1 Flx•d Ass•ts Flxed As¥et• Coit As at l Jul 2024 Additions Disposals As at 30 Jun 2025 1263 2,263 Depr•catlon As at l Jul 2024 Depreciation charge Disposa15 As at 30 Jun 2025 905 506 905 566 Net Book Value As at 30 Jun 2D25 As at 30 Jun 2024 792 1.358 792 1,358 PaBe 24 of 29 Jkbyelr[irne5rel.. Ikees i)I"R Registered Cornpany.. 12679315 Registered Charity: 1195770
UK Wekomes Refuyes ES Ès Idin9 comrhunliies ¥0gèthT NOTES Year ended 30 Jun• 2025 Note 3 - Iniome Notes 2025 Total Thds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted Restrlrted funds funds Donatlons and 8rants Donations Grant5 from other charities 5.819 187.SlXI 5.819 250,285 792 224.800 62,785 193,319 62,785 256.104 225,592 Income from In¥estm•nts Bank interest 273 273 273 273 271 271 193.592 62,785 256,377 225,863 Grant income includes a single grant of £187,500 (2024: £112.500) (received in five separate payments of E37,500 each totalling £187,500) from a private charitable trust. Notes 202S 2024 Not• 4. Exp•ndltur• Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds Total funds Tot*1 Funds Cost of ralilng fvnds Consultancv 8.250 8250 Dlr•rt costs of charltabl• artlvltl Staff costs Grant payment Project costs Marketing Telephone & internet costs Support costs Governance 137,277 46.579 2.115 183,856 2,115 16,184 1,505 492 22.433 6,259 232,844 147,491 2,115 23,194 1,160 415 21.240 4,529 200,144 16.184 1,505 492 22.433 6.259 183.658 49.186 Oth•r ¢o$ts Legal fees 250 250 250 250 183,908 49,186 Z33,094 208.394 Page 25 of 29 dV4I'..'.Jkfvpif ¢uiTt srpfi IKL-P Registered Company: 12679315 Registered Charity.. 1195770
UK Wekomes R•fi Erfo ES NOTES Y•ar anded 30 Jun• 2025 Buildin9 cothniilÈs 1ty9ethor Note S- Support costs Note5 2025 Total 2024 Total fvndj Charitable artivities Other Costs Governant• Independent examiner Accountancy fees 975 5.284 6.529 975 925 3.604 4.529 6.259 Charlty set-up Costs Legal fees Other support co¥ts Finance and operations Consultancy Depreciation Comptster Costs 8ank charges Travel Meeting room hire Office costs Insurance 2.791 3,026 5()6 2.155 60 7,322 7,720 292 3,026 566 2.155 60 7.322 7,720 292 1,292 22,433 28.692 566 1,558 60 10,198 4,019 1,113 935 21.240 25,769 22,433 28,692 Note6- Indend0Tht •umln•r'sf• 2025 2024 Independent examination of the accounts Other fees: accountancy and related advice 975 5,284 6.529 925 3,604 4,529 In common with many other entities of our Size and nature we use our independent examiner to assist with the preparation of the financial ststements and other related compliance matters. Pa8e 26 of 29 w...]>.,kC0rneSfeSeej.o4. Registered Company= 12679315 Registered Charity-. 1195770
MES Eiuilding commtsnltlC5 Together NOTES Year ended 30 June 2025 Note 7- Staff costs (pakl employees) 2025 2024 Salarie5 and wages Social security costs Pension costs (defined Contribution scheme) 171,963 4,555 7,338 183.856 133,320 8,358 5,813 147,491 No other benefits are provided to employees. No employees are paid rnore than E60,000 per annurn. In addition to paid employees the charity incurred sub-contractor costs of £nil (2024.. E2,791) for the 'finance and operations, function. Not¢ 8- A¥•r•g• efflployw numb•rs Charitable activities 2025 2024 Note 9- Cr¢dltors.' amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Accruals Pension creditor Taxation and social security 975 1.450 925 1,006 1,931 2,425 Not• 10- Cish It bank and In hand 2025 2024 Bank current account 151.248 151,248 126 905 126,905 Page 27 of 29 Registered Cornpany: 12679315 Regisiered Charity. 1195770
UK W¢lcom•s Refugae MES NOTES Y••r ended 30 Jun• 2025 uilding comthunStleS Together Note 12- Transartlons wlth tNsteesand rnlated partles Other related party tran(tIOnS In che current year travel expenses of £251 (2024:E382) were paid to Mr M Wiggin. a trustee. There were no other related party transactions. Page 29 of 29 LJkvielrnry5'.efi J.4.-.QS ur Registered Company. 12679315 Registered Charity= 1195770