MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK CHARITY REGISTRATION NO..1196560 FINANCIAL 8TATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
INDEX Page Trustees Annual Report Inéependenl Examlners Report Statgm9nt of Financlal Activllles 10 Balance Sheet 11 Statement of Cash Flows 12-20 Nolos lo th$ Accounts app9ndlx Chalr & Manager's Report
Manchester Refugee Support Network Report of the tru5tee5 for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charlty's trust deed. the Charitie5 Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. Reference and admlnlstratlve Informatlon Charity Name.. Manchester Refugee Support Network Charity Number.. 1196560 Trustees Mlke Mpofu Ahmed Mohamud Addisu Tewolde Amina Said Sadia Muminovlc Zahid Kahan Selamawlt Reda Key Personnel A scheme of delegation is In place and the CEO, Belay Kashay has responslblllty for the dav to day operatlonal management of the orgar)lsatlon, Indlvldual supervislon of the staff and also ensurln8 that the staff contir)ue to develop their skiS15 and working practlces to ensure hlgh quallty servlce provlslon. Prlndpal Offlce 129 Princess Road Moss Side Manchester M144R8 Independent Examiners Hilton Jones Chartered Certified Accountant Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham Lancashire OL8 3QL
Manchester Refugee Support Network Banker5 Natwest Bank 438 Barlow Moor Road Chorlton-cum-Hardy Manchester M2108R structurei governance and management The organisation is a charitable incorporated organisation and was registered as a charity on 12th November 2021, and is governed under its Constitution. The Charity took over the assets and activities of Manchester Refugee Support Network, an unlncorporated charity number 1109990 on l$t April 2022. Appointment of trustees The charity trustees will be elected by the membership with one half retlrlng from offlce at each AGM. Those trustees can make themselves available for re-appolntment. The charlty must have between 3 and 8 trustees. Trustee Inductlon and trainlng Followin8 their electlon, new trustee5 are provlded with Governance traSnlng coverlng.. The obll8ation5 of Management Commlttee members and slgnpostlng to relevant Charity Commission publlcations. Current agenda items for Management Commlttee meetln8S. The maln documents and policies which set out the operational framework for the charlty, Includlng the Constitution. The flnance and fundin8 of the organisation includin8 the Flnance Pollcy, 5trate8y and Plan as well as the latest independently audlted accounts. 8uslne5s Plan and future objectlves. Membershlp Full Membership of MRSN is open to all properly constituted refugee communlty organlsations In Greater Manchester who have charitable objectives, support the aims of MRSN, have had an AGM in the last 15 months and are refugee led. Associate Membership of MRSN is open to any adult who is interested in furthering the work of MRSN. Only full pald up members have the right to vote at Annual or Special General Meetin85. Each refugee community organisation constitutes a sin8le member of MRSN and nominates a representative to vote on its behalf at any Annual General Meetlng or any other Speclal General Meetlngs of the membership. including the elettion of the Management Committee.
Manchester Refugee Support Network Oblectlves and actlvltles To advance education 3nd relieve financial hardship amongst those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status particularly by the provision of legal and other advice. To support and promote the physical and mental health of asylum seekers, refugees and their dependants. To advance the education and training of those granted refugee status and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within new community. To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum. The provision of facilitie5 for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditlons of Ilfe of those persons in need of SLrch facilities by reason of their age, race. gender, religion, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or so¢ial and economlc clrcumstances. To relleve the effects of flnanclal poverty on refugees and asylum seekers through the provision of temporary accommodation. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity'5 aims and objectives. in planning future activitie5, and setting the policie5 for the year. The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through Community development services to build capacity within refugee community organlsations and to support the delivery of the key priorlties enshrined In the Refugee Charter for Manchester Legal advice and support to help people affected by poverty. unemployment, homelessness and immigration status Volunteer programme5 to provlde meaningful work experlences and traSnlng to refugees and other members of the local community to enhance thelr employment prospects and to extend the reach of MRSN'S advlce and other activitles Provlslon of temporary accommodation and hardshlp support A revlew of our achlevement and performance: how our actlvltles dellvered puljllc beneflt In line with the Charities Act 2011, the Trustees of the Manchester Refugee Support Network IMRSNI ensure that all activities and services are designed and delivered wlth clear public benefit at their core. When planning each yearfs programme, the Trustees give careful conslderatlon to the Charlty Commlsslon's general guldance on publlc beneflt. DurlnE the 2024-2025 flnancial year, MRSN continued to provlde a wlde range of services that directly support refugees. people seeking asylum, and the wider community across Greater Manchester. Our work not only meets Immediate needs but also promotes long- term integration, equality, and social coheslon.
Manchester Refugee Support Network Acce55ibility and In¢lu5ivity All of our services are provided free of charge. ensuring acce55ibility to those who are often fTnancially excluded. We actively remove barriers by offering sUPPOrt in multiple languages and by recognising and addressing the travel difficulties our clients face. This inclusive pproath ensures that the most vulnerable members of society are not excluded from receiving essential advice and support. Core Servlces and Impact Advice and Advocacy: We remain the largest organisation providing specialist advlce and advocacy for refugees and people seeking asylum in Greater Manchester. Through this service, thousands of individuals have been supported to access housing, legal aid, welfare benefits, and healthcare. Integration Support: Our programmes help Indlvlduals and famllles to settle Into their new communitie5, access education and employment, and build the confidence and skills needed to rebulld thelr Ilves. Community Cohesion and Awareness: By engaglng wlth the wlder publlc, dellverlng training, and promoting awareness of refu8ee issues, MRSN stren8thens understanding and mutual respect. This benefits not only refugees and people seeking asylum but the whole communlty by fostering a more coheslve and Incluslve societv. Pollcy, Leglslatlon, and Advocacy Work: We influence local and national dlscusslons on refugee and asylum issues, ensuring that the volces of those wlth Ilved experience are heard. Th15 work helps to advance human rights, challenge dls¢rlmination, and reduce destitutlon. Outcomes and Achlevements Our servlces In 2024-2025 directly improved lives by enabllng Indlviduals to secure stable housing, access healthcare and educatlon, and move Into training or employment. Many of our beneficiaries report greater independence, improved wellbelng, and stronger soclal connectlons as a result of our support. At the community level, our advocacy and awareness-ralsln8 work contributed to falrer policies and enhanced understandlng of refugee experiences among the public and partner organisation5. Looklng Ahead Despite the contlnuing constraints on re50ur¢es, MRSN remains eornmltted to dellvering high-quality service5 and ensuring public benef it. We will build on our successes by Strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities for integr3tion, and ensuring that the voices of refugees and people seeking asylum continue to shape our work. Volunteers Volunteers support MRSN through reception work and interpreting for clients who don't Speak English. They also provide basic information and make telephone calls on behalf of clients. The role can a150 include advocacy and support for clients including by a¢¢ompanylng them to appolntments. Volunteers also give advlce on different ISSL¢es.
Manchester Refugee Support Network Flnanclal revlew Total income in the year was £474,41312024 £705,190) and total expenses were £515,755 12024 £515,212) leaving a deficit of £41,342. The continued support from individuals and local organisations who provide our unrestricted fund5 15 vital to MRSN, s ongoing activities and we are very grateful that this continued. We will keep ralslng the funds we need to keep Manchester Refugee Support Network open and maintain the vital services it provides to asylum seekers and refugees in Greater Manchester. Investment powers and policy The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operatin8 the charity, have kept available fund5 in an interest-bearing account. Reserves polScy and golng concern The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31, March 2025 wa5 £226,532 of whlch £225,043 is free reserves lafter allowing for fund5 tied up in tangible flxed assets). The balance held In restrlcted reserves at 31" March 2025 was £250,668. The trustees alm to malntaln free reserves In unrestrlcted funds at a level which equates to approxlmately slx months of unrestrlcted charltable expendlture. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to applicatlons for 8rants and ensure that support and 8overnance Costs are covered. Rlsk rnana8ement The Trustees have a duty to identify and revlew the r15ks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are In place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustee5 recognise the importance of identifying and putting in place effective arrangements for the management of risk. A rSsk register has been establlshed and has been approved by the Board of Trustees. It is kept under continual review by the Board of Trustees and any changes to rlsk are revlewed at each Trustees meetlng. Financlal rlsks assoclated wlth reducing Income streams from the government and trust funding has led to development of Income generation strategy whlch allow for the diverslficatlon of funding and activities. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been in place to diminish the risk the charity faces. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the charity.
Manchester Refugee Support Network Achievement and plans for future periods At the heart of our mission is the commitment to provide a safe and supportive space where the basic needs of refugees and asylum seekers can be met, and where the challenges of poverty and social i501ation can be addre55ed. Looking ahead, we are committed to building new partnerships and informal alliance5, both in service delivery and in campaigning. By bringing together the expertise and network5 of different organisations, we aim to maximise our collective reach and impact. MRSN wlll continue to campaign strongly on refugee i55ue5 across the region, while also working to secure a significant increase in the avallabllity and quallty of legal advlce for refused asylum seekers and refugees. As the needs of our servl¢e users ¢ontlnue to grow, we recognlse the importance of expanding and diversifying our income streams to ensure our lon8-term SLlStainability. This will enable us to respond posltively and effectively to emerglng challenges. We are also clear sn our ambltlon to become Increaslngly user-led. A key priority will be the recruitment of staff ané volunteers with lived experience, ensuring that our services remain relevant, empathetic, and shaped by the voices of those we serve. In parallel, we are investlng in the improvement of our bulldln85 and prem15es, makin8 them rnore accessible, creatlve, welcomlng, and family-frlendly. These Improvements wlll enhance the experience of all who use our services. Flnally, we reco8nlse that understandln8 and sharing the dlfference our work make5 IS e55entlal. We are therefore strengthenlns our Impact measurement and monitoring processe5 to better capture, evaluate. and eommunlcate the outcomes of our work. Tiustees responslbSllties In relatlon to the flnanclal statements The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a tru5tee5' annual report and flnancial statements In a¢¢ordan¢e wlth appllcable law and Unlted Klr)gdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law appllcable to Charltles In England and Wales requlres the charlty trustees to prepare flnan¢lal Statements for each year whlch give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for that perlod. In preparing the flnanclal statement5. the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting prlnciples and then apply them consistently,. Observe the method5 and principles in the applicable Charitie5 SORP; Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the flnan¢lal statements;
Manchester Refugee Support Network Prepare the financial Statements on a 80ing concern basi5 Ltrnless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulation5, and the provision of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the a55et5 of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other Irregularities. Approved by the trustees on 23 September, 2025 and slgned on thelr behalf by.. Aa_.J Chair of trustees
INDEPENDENT FXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF L4NCHLS'I'LR RLTr"UGEL SUPPORT NETWORK REGISTERED CHAIUTY Tr10. 1196560 ST I report on the ac¢ouiils of the charity. for the Period Ei)ded 31 March 2025 which are set oiit oil pages 8 to 20. Respectlve Responslbllltles of Trustees and ExAmlner The cliaiily's tNstees are respc)iisible for the preparatioii of the accounts. Tlie charity trustees coiisidertliat ali audit is i)ol required forthig yeay under seetioi) 144(2) of the Chaiities Act 2011 (the 201 IAct) and Ihat an iiidependent examinalioii is needed. The charity is prepariiig a¢ciued accounts ai)d l am qualified to ui)dertake the exllmii)atioii by being a qualified member of the Lnslilute vfciiartered Aecouiilants iii Eiigland and Wales. It is my responsibility lo., Examllie tlie aecouiits undei. scctioii 145 of Ilie 2011 Act,. follow tlie procedures laid dowii iii the geiieral Directions given by ihe Charity Commission uiider sectioi) 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act.. and state wheilier particular matlers have come to my att¢iitioii. Basis of Independent Examiners Report My exsiminalion was carried out iii aLCOTdance witl) Ihe General Directioi)s giveii by the Charity Coinmission. Ali examinalioi) incliides a review of the accouiiling COrdS kept by th¢ Cliarity and a comparison of the accuunls prcseiiled with thos¢ rccords.11 also includes ¢onsid¢ralion of 8liy Ut)usual iiems or disclosure$ in the aceouiits, aiid seeking explaiiatioiis from you as Inislees concerniiig any such matlcrs. Thc proccdurcs undcrlakei) do not provide all tlitt evideiice that would be required iii ai) audit. aiid conscquci)tly iio opiiiioi) is giveii as lo wl)ether the accounts preseiil a "true and fair view" aiid Ihc report is liiiiil¢d to thus¢ nialterb sel out in th¢ siaiemeii¢ below. Independent Examlner's Statement In ¢onne¢tion with my examiiiation, no matter has come to my attcntion . ( l) which givey ine i'easunable Lause to believe that in any malerial respect the r¢quiremenls', to kecp accounting rccords in accordance witli section 130 of the 2011 Aet: and to pi'epare accounls which accord with the accounting records and to comply with th¢ accounting r¢quir¢rn¢nts of t]ie 2011 Act. have not been mel. or {2) lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accouiits to be reached. Signed.. James Hilton-Joncs FCCA Dal¢'. 23 September 2025 Hilton Jones Chartered Certified Accounlants Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street Oldham, Lancashire OL8 3QL
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL AcnvmE8 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2Q25 (Inclling income & expendiluro attountl Year Endfyd Year Ended 31.03.25 3q.03.24 Total Total Funds Fund$ Nol¢s Llnre$trlcl¢d R¢strfcted Funds Fund$ INCOME FROM.. Donations & Legacies Charllable Income Other Income Investment Income TOTAL 11.537 52,610 656 14 64.817 11,537 462.206 656 14 474.413 38.566 666.583 28 409.596 409.5 7OS.19D EXPENDITURE ON-. R818lng Fund8 Charlt8bl8 Aciivftlés 180 115,512 180 615,032 400,083 615,575 TOTAL 115,692 400,063 515,T55 515.212 NET INCQME (EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR Tr8nsf6r bèNve6n funds 150.8751 9.533 141.3421 189.978 Nel Incom6 8ft8r transfer Iso,e751 9,533 141,3421 189,978 Total Fund8 Brought FoNard 277.407 241,135 518,542 328.564 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 250 e6e Th8 $latemenl ol fin¢la1 acli¥11168 Inoludos 8H galn8 and b8888 h tha year. Thè rK)les on p8g8s 1110 19 form part of t&0 8etounl$.
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SiIPPORT NÈTWORK 10 BALANCE SFIEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 CIO 1196560 2025 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Y8nglb18 Flxed Ass818 12.252 18,994 CURRENT ASSETS Dtsblors C88h 81 Bank pthd Hand 39,042 562 571 601.613 34.048 523.799 557.847 LIABILITIES., Amounts f811in9 d one y8* 136,665 1136.6651 58.299 158.2991 NET cUFENT ASSETS 464.948 499.548 NET ASSETS 477 200 518542 ACCUMULATEO FUN08 Unreslrioted Restricted 226.$32 250 668 477.2rK) 277.407 241.135 518.542 Approvtd on behalf of thé Board olTru4t•o AQ_. Ch8 Ahmed Mohed D•te'. 23rd 8èpiember 2025 The note& on pag88 11 to 19 fomi part ofth8s8 8ccount8.
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST PAARCH 2025 R11[atIOn ol net movement In funds ID net cash flLwifrorn oppratlllg actlvltles 202S 2024 Nel movernenl in funds Add back depr8Gialion Less InvÈsknÉnt IncomÈ Decreasellin¢reasel in debtor6 Increa$elldecrtr8È81 In tsrodilors Nel cash used In operatlng acllyllles 141.3421 9,314 189.978 10.072 14.9941 117.3511 60.012 122.674 41.330 Cash now5 from Investment actlvltleJ= Purchase of fixed Inv8slmgnl Income Nel cash provlded by Investlng actfvl¥es 12,5721 114,0221 13 114.0091 12,5581 Incre98elldacr&8$81 In c&8h 8nd c88h $qualnIS durfng the yepr 38,772 108,665 Cè&h and ca8h e4uvalbnls broh1 fomard Cash and Caih equlvalent¥ ¢arrf¢d forward 523.799 562 $71 415.134 523.799
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES lal Basls of preparatlorb and as8•88mtrnt of goln9 coth¢8rn Tho accounts lttnanclal stbièmentsl have boen prepared undofiho hi8iodcal Cost convoniion items re¢ouni68d al cost or tran5a¢lion value unless olhamse slated in the 181evant notes lo aOunt$. The In8ncial slalemenls hawe 1>8en prepared In accord8nc? wlh the Slalefflenl of Re¢tsmmendcd Practice., Accounting 8nd Reportln9 by Ch8rihOS prring Iheir8ccounts In a¢¢ordan¢e vlllh the Finanoiyl Repgrting Stsndard 8pplicoble in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102115gufjd on 1st January 2019 8Dd th8 Financial Reporting Stsndard 8ppY¢&bl8 in the United Kingdom and Republic of Irel8nd IFRS 10218nd th& Ch8rlll88 Act 2011. The thgrity conslituies 8 publr benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The Iruylee¥ considor Ihgl Ih9re dre no Thalerial uncertointle5 about lh8 chorlvs w1111Y lo conllnug as 8 goSng concern. Ibl Fund$ structure RestcIed funds are fund8 Hthleh 8ra to be used In accwdenc& wllh Ep8clflc raslrlcllon8 ITrwged by thè donor orlrusl deÈd. Thtrè worb 33 rtrslficted tunds 81 th6 ytrar 6n¢S d81a. Unreslrlcled incom8 lunds comprlse Iho8e funds which the Iruslee8 8ie freo to u8e for any purpose In furtheranca rf the ¢haiilableobjecls. Unreslricl8d funds my include designaled funds vthertr th6 Irusl88¥, al thglr Olgcrellon have ci881gd a fund for & sp9Gific purpose. Furthei d81811s of e8ch fund 8r6 dlsclo$8d kn note 14. 1¢) lcome reco9t)Itlon 1 Sncome 18 r8cowS8•d onc• ihe charfly has •nllll•meJ)I lo the Incomo, Lg probablo 81 the coma wll b8 iÉ¢trlv8d and thé amount of Incom6 r8C8lvablt can me88ur8d r8llably. Donolions Bre recognlsed vthon the charlly has been notified In willng dbolh ihe 8MlYJnt and selllem•nl tlale. In the evenl Ih61 a don8lkJn 18 sublecl lo COntIonS Ihal f8qulrn a level ol porform8nc8 befora Ihè tharlly is ènlillod 10 thè fundts, Ihè iThcom¥ 1$ d6frr6d and not racoynlsed unlll &llh6r those condlllonB aro fully mel, or th8 fu1llimenl ol Iho8e condlllong18 wholly vilhln Ihg contrd of the ch8rbly and11 Is probable th81 those condlllons be lulftlled the repoTUng pe0. Inl•rnil on funds held on dapD$It i• Included then recelvobl? and Ihe amount be m¢èsur6d r8llably by tho chadly., Ihlsbs Thxmally upon notific0 of th8 interest pald or p4yable by the b8nk. Dlvldend8 ale rocognlts8d onc8 Ihe dlvldend has been d•clgiod and Mllflcallon has b06n recèlvod or th¥ d1•4 du•. Idl Expondiiur• R•cognlllon Li£blllllès aré rÉcognisad 88 •xpandllLWé a8 800n 88 ther818 816gal orcon81rucllve obllg811on commllllng Ihe charlly lo Ih810xpendilure.11 IB probabl? that $0111emenl 11 be r¢qre1 and th¢ emounl of tha obllgallon can be méasured Feliably. All •xp?ndiiure 1$ a¢eounl¢d foron on owu•l$ ba$i$. All •xp•n$o¥ irtludlng &UPPOrt CO#ts and governance costs aro allocal8d or apportloned lo Ihe appllcabk oxpendlluro h8qdlngB. more Informatlon on Ihl8 8tldbullon relor lo noi8111 below. l•) Irrcov•r8bl• VAT Irre¢over8¢ VAT 1$ thArged 8g8in$l thè •xpondlluro he•dlng forh11 was IKurrnd. 11) Alloeatl•n ol 8UPPOrt and oovornanco ¢ost8 Suppori tosis have bten altocated ben govamance eosl$ and other support CO818. Gov8rn8nc8 costs comprise all co815 involving Ihe publlc acGounlillly ol lh9 Gh8rlly aJLI119 fotnpllgnce Ylth r8gulallon and good pracllee. Thas8 cosis Include cog19 relalod lo Independent examlnolion and legal fees loyelhfyrvAlh gn gPPQrtionmenl ol Dverhead 8nd 5UPPQrt Gosls. Governance c051s and 5UPPOrt ¢osls relating lo charilable aclivitseg have boon 8pporfione¢J ba$od on tslaff lime and facilitie6 usad in &a¢h aclivily. Th& $lkx8iiM ol $upportand o¢Y¢rn8n¢• M6ts1$ an85¢ In not0 6. Igl ¢h•rftHbl* Actlvltlgs Cogts ol ¢h8rilablg &¢llvllles Include govoin8nBP Costs pnij an 4pportlonmenl of $upport cosls a5 8howTr In Nol8 5.
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORTNETWORK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 Ihl T3nglbleflxed assets and depr2clktlon Fixed 85sets are included in the accounts al net book value. Ad¢ilK)ns of a single itern or a gro of slmllar as$ek8 ax¢eedln9 £500. are Cap87188d at cost (valuation fordonaled ssseltsl. Depreciation Is provided Io TIle off th8 cost less Ihe 851imaled residual va5 Df tangiblB fixd asse15 0V8rlh8ir e51imaled LE5eful Iw25 a5 lolk)ws'.- Offl¢& Equipmènt & Furnllurt Computers 25% on $1 33.3% cost 111 Taxatlon The orgaTh58tion $ 8xèmpt from incomè lax by reason of Its ch8rNablè slalus. Income tax suffered on hv991m& Inco¥ne15 reGL4Srned In fvll. The Chgrfly15 not Gurrenlly regl$lerfd foTVAT. I Penslons The Ir¥6tees implement•d an julo aThrdm¢nt pension *¢herne during 2018. The charity has r¥J Ilabilily b&yond maklng Ils conlrlbutions and paying across the dgduclK)ns for th8 8rwkJye8'5 ¢Dntrlbulion$. Employèr coniriblrtlans ara charggd to èxpeThdiiure 8$ Ihèy1811 du&. Ikl Contlngont Ilabllltl•8 A coniingoni112blllty Is IdenllTh8d and d5sc1088d fer tho88 b8n88ClSon8 resulifjng fiom 8 P0881ble oblall0n 1¢h wll onEy be confirrned by lh• of one or more uncertain fuknre bnIS not vthollywlthln th8 Iru8tse8' cornlrol. 111 Opgratlng L•asg8 Payments und8roperallng leases are charoed lo the IrKome 8nd expendilure 8ccounl kn the p8rfod10 vthlch they relate. Im) Oèbtors Tr8de and olhffi deblors ore recognlsgd qt the setilemont amDunl due efter any Irade dlswunl glf¢ryd. Prepaym8nl8 are valued 01 the amount prepold net of Bny trade dlsrounts due. In) ¢redltor¥ llnd Provl¥loni Creditors and prov151oni am rnco9nlfj wh•ro the Charlty ha& 4 pre$onl obllojlbn ro¥ulUryJ from 4 PO81 avènt Ih81 wlll probably ro6ull in the Ir8n8fèr ol th8 fund8 10 a Ihlrd p8rty and the amount du8 to settl8 Iho obllooilon c8n b6 m68$vffjd ol 16Um816d rollèbly. Crodiiors ond prov5$lon$ norm811y r¢¢ogn18ed 8t thelr selllemnt emounl after 019 for8ny Irade dlscounlB due. lol Donated Good•. Facllltlety or 8ervl¢o• Durlng the year goods to tho approxlmele valu• of £850 r0 donaiod lo lh• owanl$oiion h th• fomi ol i¢od for Ihe food bank. Thaga donallon8 ar8 not r8n6cied it the Income and 8xp8nd5ture account. Ipl Coetffs of ral$lng lundB The costs of ralslng funde con81518 of r8nl81018 propatywhlch sublel to home6$ rofugoos. 2 DONATIONS & LEGACIE8 Unr•ilrlol•d rd8 R••trfot•d r¥nd8 Total 202S Unr••i¢l¢t•d rund8 RNlvl¢t• rund¥ Total 2024 Don8llon$ 11.537 11,537 1,080 1,080 36,5e6 38,5e6 11,637 37.486
MANCHESTER REFIJGEE SUPPORTNETWORK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 Unre•trlct8d FndS Total 2025 3 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Funds N4lion31 Lollery community Fund Nabtsnal LoitÈry ConuhurtiWFund-Award$ for1 Sport England Accpss ID Ju611 GMCA GMIAU Henry Smlth Charf¢y Lloyds Foundation Manch8slèr Clly Counc51 IRISI Manch6810r city Councll ISASCAI Manches18r City Council IOMVCS & Other) Refuge8 Actlon TudorTrusi Forever Manche$l•r MACC- Household Supporf Fund MCC.HSF MCC OeslllulEon fund Migr8nt Hglp Bluè Thrégd NewbyTru5t Incom• from D•sliiul• Hou•lng Th8 Ftsrè Found8tlon E0t Well Oel Wgti Minor Granls 94,247 7.272 7,500 94,247 7,272 7,SOD 185 19.751 69,900 185 19.751 69,900 24,375 50.000 24.375 so,000 66.3g6 44.781 66,396 44.781 11,391 13.650 4.200 1.440 13.650 4.200 1.440 8.333 10,000 8,333 10.000 24.730 24,730 50 500 409 59e Unr••trl¢t•d Fund¥ Totsl 2024 Pr•vlou¥ Y•0r Fund* N8Uono1 Lott4ry comm)1 Fund Awess lo Jusllce GMCA GMIAU Hvnry Smllh Chgrily Lloyds Foundallon M2rtchasler ¢ily Councjl IRIS) M4nGhg81or Clty Counc51 ISASCAI Manchesler Clly Counc15 IOMVCS & Other) Rafugtè Aellon Tudor Tru¥t Forever M8nch88lsr MACC. Hous?h01d SupportFuThY MCC DO$lllulk)n fvnd Ml9r8nt Help Incoma fr¢m De$ll1U Hou1# Thè Foro FoundkiltJn OlhèrGranls 89,148 27,678 24,5(K) 14.289 70,OC¥J 89,148 27,678 24,500 14.259 70.000 25.000 50,000 30,000 59,648 123,305 31,004 s,ooD 28,650 240 5,000 23.064 30,000 30.089 666 583 25.000 SO,ODO 30,000 59.846 123.305 31,004 6,000 28,650 240 s,000 23,064 30.DOO 558 430 EXPENDITURE OM RAISING FUNDS Unr•5tr1ciqd FuThd• Re5tr1ct Fwdfy VTrrestrfrt•d Fynds Reslrlctpd Funéa Total 2025 Tot412024 Local Givlng mFnl)er¥hlp 180 180 leo 180
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NÈTWORK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S 1S EXPENLTrITURE ON CHARIYABLE 5 A¢TivrriE$ AthIKe & TempornryA¢¢omrnOd8ln Other Work Tolo12025 Employm#nl Costs Freplance Worker Reuuiim&nl Cos15 DBS Cosis Provlsion oftèmporary attommodaiK)n Servic9 US9r refr99hments Servlcc u80r telephon8 Servlce user Iravgl Food Supplies Project Partner Staff Travel SlarfTr8lnlDg & TeambUlg Slarf Refre8hmen18 Staff Apprèclaiion Venue Mire. Events S Acliviues Sub8cilptlon8 Household Support VolunteerTravel & Exponses Volunleer RpNard& Support C0515 Govemance Costs 285.988 3,120 285.988 3,120 S8 23,991 23,991 296 160 296 160 932 932 1,514 2,281 1,473 1,514 2,281 1,473 22.459 1,804 18,160 10.815 22,459 1.804 18,160 10.815 62 140.584 1.878 515,57S 400,063 115512 515,57S 140.584 1.87 491.584 23.9P1 R1clad Funds Unr•sirf¢t•d FuThY8 Advlct & TomporaryACcfrtqtIcD Olhorwork Pr•vlou• Y•4r Employment Cos Froelgnce Workers Rwullmonl Costs OBS Ce818 Provlslon ol lernporBry K¢ornmodaii¢n S8rvlc8 u8er refr08hmenls service u¥¢rtelephDns Servlce usgr Irsvèl Food Suppl[88 Prol?¢l Pprtn¢r Slo11 Trwel st8NTralnlng & T88Mbubr 270.138 9,823 575 18 270,136 9,823 575 18 12.839 150 120 250 2.147 30.000 1,448 60 Iso 120 230 2,147 30,000 1.448 e04 e66 1.461 4,gOS 1.846 28,220 3.171 2.975 140,757 Stall Apwgcigllon Venue Nlre, Events &ActlYlil88 Sub5crfpllon5 Hou8ehold Support Volunt¢er Trav21 & ExppnsV$ Voluntèèr RrI19 Support C051s Governance Cosls 1,461 4,905 28,220 3,171 2,975 140,757 2.917 515 032 460.146 54 886 502 193 Réstrictad Funds Unr85tr1cled
MAN¢HESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK NOTES YO THE A¢¢OUNT8 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 ALLOCATION OF GOVERNAN¢E AND SUPPORT COSYS General Support GoverThaD 2025 Total 2024 T¥t¥l sor Supportcosts". Employment Costs Premises Costs Repairs & Mainlen8nc8 Mlnor Equipmonl Printing. Slalion8ry & Potsiage Clean5ng & PPE Telephone InsuraTrc8 Equipfflent R¢nlpl IT Support & Equlpmenl Deprecialion Book-keeplng ounl8nGy & Payioll ank Charoes AGM & Managoménl CommKteè Consultancy Lègal Fo0$ Sundry 57.425 27.741 2,373 879 6,240 4,725 6,831 714 1,798 6.405 9.314 6,107 1,937 494 57,425 27.741 2.373 879 8.240 4,7 6,831 714 1.798 6,405 9.314 6,107 3.197 57.425 22,629 8.094 3.290 3.633 3,063 7.220 775 1.680 7.436 10,072 2.020 3.05 486 1,368 4,176 S.829 1.399 142.674 F¢1$8 FaclSu1 9.280 618 618 5,163 S,163 2.438 142.462 140584 7 STAFF GOSTS Thè cherky consld8r8 kay man898m6nl personnel comw18e8 of Itt• trusleej and the m8Tr3g8r. The lotal omploymoni b&nofll8, Includlng omployor penslon conlrlbullon$ of t key management persne1 W8 £67,425. No omployee h88 benefll8 In 8¢55 of £60,000. 202$ 2024 Wag88 and Solerlo8 Rgdundan¢y Soci81 $8curSly Co$ls ¢ts 314,150 299,266 912 16,802 18,012 343413 No empby¢ èarnad £60,000 per annwn or more. Tho av&r0go numbor ol •mpkJyeo8 lurfng Iho y681 wa$ 17 vllh 8 full Ibnè •qulval•nt ot 11.. S&rvlces 10 10 8 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS FEe8 202S 2024 Independent examlnat1 fees Olher S?Nitte$ 1.260 1,200 J,879 5,079 9,304 9 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TRUSTEES. REMVNeRATION AND EXPENSES Thare ar8 no related party Irans8cllons whlch requlre dl80105u1e. No rèmun8raiion w88 P81d or pÈy8ble 10 any of lh8 Irust8es In r88pecl of the perfod. Excopl as dlscbsed below no reimbursgfflenl of ¢xpèn$trs boÈt7 madè Of18 du&ta be mad610 8ny of the IruGl8es In respect olihe perhjd. Travel Expense3 Dèsliiulion oxp8n88S Chrisimas dlnnèr proV)n 1 IruÈits& 1 Iruslee 1 Irusieé 60D
MANCHESTER REFUGEESUPPORT NETWORK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAR¢H 2025 17 10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSET8 Comwt8r Improvèm8nl8 Equlpmenl Office Equip. & Fumilure Total COST Brougm forward 811 Atyil ?02 Addiliong Al 31 March 2025 7,071 21,70B 8.295 37.074 2.572 24.280 EPRECIATION Brought fopNard al 1 11 2024 Charge for the Period Al 31 March 2025 1.286 12,674 6.388 4.120 2.283 6.403 18.080 27.394 NET BOOK VALUE Al 31 MaTch 2025 Al 31 M8rch 2024 1.892 5.785 9.034 11 CAPITAL ¢OMMITME14T8 2026 2024 onlra¢l¢d Lwt not provldad for 12 DEBYORS 2D25 2024 Oihar Otblor8 Propaymenl$ 25,630 31,754 39.042 In 2028 U8.41312024 £33.4131 debtors 8nd prep?yn•nls r•lpteN k+ r¢slrfcled fdts. 13 LIABILifiES.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Other Credltors QlherT•x¢s & Soc181 S•cudly Coi18 Aral$ D8ferr8d Incom 213 9,753 13.156 1.029 4,374 4,759 In 2025 £126,69912024 £52,898) r•l•le8 to r6slricl8d funds. 14 DEFERRED INCOME 2023 2024 Def8rr6d Income tr8nsf8rr8d from ok1 chèrfty B8lan¢e broughl forward Amount r8le889d 10 Incom8 earned from charjtablo gcllvllleo Granl IrKoma def8rr8d thg ygar 48,197 148,1371 113643 113543 10S.846 1105,8461
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK NOTES TO THÉ ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S 18 q5 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance at 1 Aprti 2024 Balanee IncLwning Transfers Outg(4ng 31 March 2025 Restrlcted Fund5-. Nalional Lollery Commvnily Fund National LDM6ty C<¥Nrthity FLrS-Aw8ras forhjl Emtrrga Estne Fairbaiffl Access To Justic8 Forever Man¢hesler-destitule project Forever Menchesler Grealer Manchg91gr Mayors GMCA ManchBsleJ Clly CgUnl <Algh¥n Supporti Manche51er ¢iiy Counttll IDF Somalll Man¢h8sltr Clly Counc51 ISASCAI Manche51&r Clly Cuuncll IOMVCSI M¥n¢he51ar City Council IRIS) Manchtrslr Clly Coundl IHSFI MCC Oesiiiuiion Fund S8llord CVS Refugee Aclloft TudorTrusi Migr4nl Flglp UK Communlty Foundelbn Sport England Uoyd3 Foundatlon W81 Yln Carnegle UK Tru&l Donallon Eel Well Gol Well Honry Smith Charlty MACC MACC- H8F 5.295 94,247 7,272 184.3141 16,0001 15.226 1,272 10,234 5,ODO 20.059 1,914 3,724 12.858 3.812 3,130 220 3.940 10.234 5,000 20,059 1.914 3,724 12,858 3.627 3.130 220 3.940 13,785 185 66.396 50.000 4,200 1.440 180,1811 150,0001 13,4891 11,4401 140 851 3,642 38,994 20,806 4,290 g,e70 1,242 11,846 11.734 2.270 380 32,074 1.190 3,642 26.505 32,199 2,7B5 9,670 4,560 11.646 11,734 2,270 380 26,497 1,19) 44,761 11,391 IS7,2701 11,5051 7,500 14,162 $0 69.WO Iso) 176,4771 13.850 500 19,761 8,333 10,000 113.6SOI 15001 Mlnor Grant GMIAU Blue Thr88d N8W Tru81 Crisis Covld Groundwk UK RAFT R?¥lricl?d Don•lion8 cID1hvrkOr rot81Reslilcled Fund UnrestrlGt•d Fund¥'. n•8lonal8d- Iliildw Fiind GènÉr81 Tol81 UnmlFt¢lgdFund$.' 1,290 3,007 1,2 11,940 2.697 6,000 4,900 soo 4,153 275 15,6381 14,0001 4,gc 4.153 275 871 241135 RO,000 227 407 277,407 518S42 so,000 115692 115S92 226 532 477.200 474413 08slgn81ed Fund- Bullding Fund The Iruslees have lecldeo io 501 ld0 8urplu889 from unr8¥lrlc19d fund5 towariJ5 Ihe p514irfishfflenl of a an MRSN building.
MANCHESTER REFVGEESUPPORT NETWORK NOTES TO TFEEA¢¢OUNTS FORTHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 14 Cont... Prevlous Year Balance at 1 Aprll 2023 Balance 31 March 2024 Incornlng Transhrs OutgolDg Restrf¢tèdFund$.' N81ional Lottery Community Fund Emer9e E6Tne F£irt)ai Access To Justice Forevèr Man¢hester-destirte project Forevgr bA9nGh&stpr Greater Manchaster Mayo1$ Fund Joseph Levy Foun¢Jalion GMCA Manchester City thncil (Afghan Support) Manchesl8r City Coun¢ll IDF Somo111 Manch8sier city Councll ISASCAI M8nche$ter City Council IOMVCSI Manchosler City Councll IRIS) ManchB$18r City Councll IHSFI Salford CVS R8fug•e Acllon Tudor Trust Migranl Help UK Comrnunity Found8llon Sport En9land Lloydg Foundallon W81 Yin Camegle UK Tru81 DonqllDn- E41 W911 Ggl wdi Honry Smlth Charfly MACC MACC- HSF Mlnor Giant8 GMIAV Biill$h Rod Cr08S Deslllutlon & Crt61s Fund Crltsis Covld Groundwork VK RAFT 2.770 10,234 5.000 14,568 1.914 3.724 12,858 1,S24 89.148 186,6231 5,295 10.234 5.000 20,059 1,914 3,724 12,858 27.678 122.1871 s.000 Is,0001 1TO 11,6941 120,8731 24,500 3.627 3,130 220 3.940 13.785 3,130 240 30,000 59.646 50,000 13201 130,0001 157,1861 150,0001 3,940 11.326 140 3,842 P,3791 12.229 140 3,642 36,994 20,808 4,29D 9.670 1,242 11,646 11.734 2,270 380 32.074 1.190 123,305 31.OD4 5.ONI 181.S321 122,4251 17101 9,670 2.579 11,646 11,734 2.270 11,3371 1,060 70,000 17001 137,9281 12001 128,6501 1.390 28,650 1,290 1,290 3,007 14,259 4,900 500 4,153 SSI 4,900 500 4.153 275 Re$iricl¢(l Donatne CJpll81 Cknhworker Tot81 Rè8irl¢led Furtd$.' Unrn5trl¢t•d Funds.- D68igna18d- 8ulldlno Fwd
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Total Unre$iiF¢iod Furtds.. 12781 571 480 146 5.144 141.801 S59510 170 25,000 181 25,000 120680 so,ooo 227 407 277 407 170 1ro 55.066 705.190 515 212 Purpose of funds'.- MCC DesliiLrtSon Fund to $151 Indlvlduah èxp•rlènco h8rd$hlp Nation81 Lollery Community Fvnd todrds Shad Routa project National LoiteryerffimurNtyFur.AW0Ib lorMI lo help communlty Ihrlve Emerge iowards the EtnergE 3R5 Rafiki Project Egmè Fairb&lm toward8 Ihe Afgh8n Rgfugees 8elllemenl protss$ Acces5 Te Jusllco 14)w8rdswelf8re & immigraiion advieè rkerS Forovpr M8nchester-de6ti1ul6 project to a8slst Indlvlduals experlencing h8rdship Foravèr Manchester twards communily davek)pm8niwork Grealer M#ftchtrsl8r Mayor towards refugee integration 5eTvice & salary CDSIS GMCA towards English l*guagè èdu¢atlon, volunleerlno & comrnunlty partlclpalbn l¢)wards IT and ggrd¢n costs Mlgranl Help
MANCHESTER REFUGEE SUPPORT NelWORK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 The Henry Smlth Cknatily M8nchoster Cily Council OMVCS ManGhester City Coun¢ll RIS SaNord CVS Refugeè A¢llon Tudor Trust UK COmmunty Foundgllon Sport England Lloyds Foundallon Wai YIN CHrn89ie UK Trust Donolion. Eal Well G&t Wel MACC GMIAU Blue Thread NY Trust R88trlcl8d Dcoolions CE01or towards the em0yrenI costs of three advice wotkers Ganer81 Advl¢e & Comrnunity Devdoptngnl Project lowards RIS yrkets towards c8ncer awareness work towards hausing project. 8xperts by experi8ncé & aByM gulde I0rS manager salary costs ILywards ¢ommtsnitydevelopmenl work & capaclty bulhjln Iow8rds health L wellbBing projeci towards pro1twOrker c051s towards Ihe Old people piolecl IOFENI towards traSnin9 costs includlng Irgvel toward5 h9allh acllviUe$ towards co$15 01 miorant deslilytion fthd & househol(5 sUPPOrt Justice Together grant towards OISC level 2 Wfkgr ltswards Worker salary towards worker salary don81ions iowards de51ilulk)n prolert lowards ¢8nira rèfuibishm8nl. Ba18nce repre$¢nts fulre deprlation 16 ANALY818 OF NET ASSETS BEfR&m FUNDS Vnre5trl¢led lund5 Restrictad fund5 202S Toial Tanglbl¢ fixed 88s•ts Cash al bank and in hand Olher nel currenl 88sÈlslllL8bllltte81 Total 1,489
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250,668 Unre51rlcted R8swic16d funds lund$ Pr8vlw8 Ye8r 2024 Tolal T8ngSbl8 fix•d asB•ts CaBh ai b8nk and In hand Other n¢1 wrronl 85S8lsllliablliUeo1 Totil 16,975 265,200 2.019 258.590 19,483 241.135 18,994 523,799 277.407 518.542 17 CONTINGENT UABILITIES Th•ro r• M coniingent li8bllllas al 31st March 202S12024 £nlll.. 18 OPEKATINQ LEASE COMMITMENTS Thè ch&rty ha& tha following annual comrnlirnonl undir oporoiiny 81¢$. Lond and Equlpm8nl 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 2025 Oper8llnll le85•$ whl¢h explro.. in on8 year bgtween 2 and 5 year8 aftor 5 y•o1$ 6.100 18,300 6,10D 18,300 6.100 18,300 48,750 45.750 51,850 Tha 16 year koye kn rsp¢¢i of thé property81 PrlnceB8 Road, Manchesler, rgn lo Novèmber 2033 and 1$ In th¢ procoss of b?Ing r8new6d. 19 POST BALANCE SHEET eveNTS The Trutsl2e$ do not eonslder th81 theB havt beÉn th)y 8v&nts 8kn¢e ffte balance sheel dgte Ihal Impac¢ m&ieriolly on Ihe finanGi81 $talem8nls. 20 FINANCNL INSTRUMENTS The org8nl8allon only has finpntial asset6 and liablllll88 of a klnd Ihat qualrfy as bÈsl¢ financial instruments. 8881cfin8nclal Inslrunenls arfy Inillalty recogn15ed on a transact1 vpJu8 Ènd sub8equ8nlly measured al Ih2ir sellltrmèni valu8 th the 8xception of bank loon$ whh ère subs8qwnlly mea5urtd alan amortlsed cog1 uglng Ihe gffeGlfve inlerBsi mtrlhod. 21 GOING ¢ON¢ERN Th8 compan8 m8ln source of iAetsmÈ 1$ grani fundlng. Th8 trustees consider lhg11115 appropriaia 10 prepara the aceounts N a golng ooncetn ba51s and. ¢on8equenlly. the attounts do Dot include arty adjuM*ftts that wDuld be necessery il the fundlng Irwme shtsuld ce88e.
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