ELIO Buildiny Cofflliibniiles Tog￿th￿r UK WELCOMES REFUGEES ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 W•4.ukwelcomesrefu8ee5AXZ Registered Company.. 12679315 Registered Charity. 1195770 UK Welcomm R•fug ES ES BuildiDo ComthunltiÈ5 Togpthei Contènts Trustees. Annual Report Page 03 Independent Examiner's Report Page 19 Statement of Financial Activities Page 21 Balance Sheet Page 22 Notes to the financial statements Page 23 PaBe l of 29 1¢YV¥.￿kb￿eIco1VeSfe[Ug￿pS.lJrg Registered Company= 1267931 S Registered Chariiy. 1195770 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 v￿eklY 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' ￿￿.￿W￿l{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 set￿e. 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 netW￿rk. 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(JrllC5re1￿￿eeS 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 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..¥eICDrneRr￿1., 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 c0th111￿￿￿tiQS 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 CoM￿nY 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 re￿rne 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(.1r0￿esrel..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 Com￿￿1t1￿S 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 fi￿ncIal 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 ¥0gèth￿T 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- Inde￿nd0Tht •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￿￿...]>.,￿￿kC0rneSfe￿Seej.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 LJkvielrnry*5'.efi J.4.-.QS ur Registered Company. 12679315 Registered Charity= 1195770