**Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From: 16/11/2023 Period start date to: 31/12/2024 Period end date Charity name: VISIBLE OUTCOMES 4U** **Charity registration number: 1205771** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document|Para 1.17|**Visible Outcomes 4U have the**
**following aims and objectives**:
(1) To advance education, relieve
financial hardship and relieve
unemployment
amongst
those
seeking asylum, those granted
refugee status and other migrants
particularly by the provision of
information, advice and guidance.
(2) To advance the education and
training of those granted refugee
status and having other
immigration statutes and their
dependants in need thereof so as
to advance them in life and assist
them to adapt within a new
community.
(3) To preserve and protect the
physical and mental health of
those seeking asylum, those
granted refugee status and other
migrants and their dependants| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in particular,
the activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17
and 1.19|**1. Funded Project delivered**
**by Visible Outcomes 4U**
Visible Outcomes is committed to
empowering refugees, people seeking
asylum, and migrants through a range of
free, confidential, and culturally sensitive
services. Our work is rooted in respect,| inclusion, and the belief that every individual should have the tools and confidence to shape their own future. Some of the projects are not funded and are run on voluntary basis. ## ❖ **Food Vouchers and Distribution:** To address food insecurity among the most vulnerable, we provide food vouchers and distribute essential food supplies to refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. This service ensures that no one is left without a reliable source of nourishment during difficult times. ## 2. **Unfunded Project delivered by Visible Outcomes 4U** ## ❖ **Information, Advice and Guidance** Visible Outcomes provide impartial, nondirective advice and guidance that puts service users’ decisions at the centre. Our team supports individuals in navigating complex systems, including housing issues and homelessness prevention, access to health services, welfare benefits, employment or selfemployment pathways, ESOL classes, training opportunities, and the conversion of overseas qualifications into UK equivalents. Working in partnership with other organisations, we signpost service users to specialist debt advice and legal support. ## ❖ **Intercultural Adapted Employment Training Programmes#** Our tailored employment support helps participants adapt to the UK workplace, overcome barriers, and achieve their career goals. We assist with job applications, interview preparation, selfemployment guidance, and the recognition of overseas professional or vocational qualifications. These programmes equip service users with the skills and confidence needed to secure sustainable employment. ❖ **Digital Inclusion Training** Through our Training Academy, we deliver carefully designed digital skills programmes to meet the unique needs of our communities. Participants learn to manage health appointments online, access Universal Credit, apply for electronic visas, and navigate a range of other essential online services. This training promotes independence and ensures digital barriers do not prevent access to vital resources. ❖ **Community Research and Publications** We collaborate with partners to conduct research on key issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. The findings are used to produce evidence-based publications that inform service provision and support advocacy for policy change at local and national levels. This ensures the lived experiences of our communities influence decision-making. ❖ **Community Cohesion Events** Our cultural events bring people together to share food, music, dance, and poetry, celebrating diversity and building mutual understanding. These gatherings help foster trust, break down barriers, and create stronger, more connected communities. |||❖ **Environmental Projects**
We engage communities in
environmental action through events and
workshops aimed at increasing carbon
literacy and promoting sustainability.
Clean-up projects and awareness
activities encourage people to take pride
in their surroundings while contributing to
climate responsibility.
Through these initiatives, Visible
Outcomes provides not only practical
support but also the skills, networks, and
opportunities needed for long-term
independence. By empowering
individuals, strengthening community
ties, and advocating for systemic
change, we help create a society where
everyone can belong, contribute, and
thrive.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit|Para 1.18|Visible Outcomes 5 trustees have
confirmed that they have had due regard
to the guidance on public benefit issued
by the Charity Commission when
carrying out their duties. In particular, the
trustees have considered how the
charity’s aims are carried out for the
public benefit and how the charity’s
activities contribute to achieving those
aims.
When planning the charity’s activities for
the year, the trustees have reviewed the
aims, objectives, and strategies of the
charity to ensure that they remain
aligned with delivering public benefit.
The trustees have also considered the
impact of the charity’s work on its
beneficiaries and the wider community,
ensuring that resources are used
effectively to further the charity’s
purposes.
In doingso, the trustees have sought to| ensure that all activities are consistent with the charity’s objectives and comply with the requirements of the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|Visible Outcomes does not make grants
to other organisations or individuals.| |Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment|Para 1.38|Visible Outcomes does not currently hold
any social investments or make
programme related investments.| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Visible Outcomes values the vital
contribution made by its volunteers in
supporting the charity’s aims and
objectives. Volunteers receive relevant
training to enable them to carry out their
tasks and responsibilities effectively.
They play a key role in organising and
delivering various training sessions, as
well as assisting in the running of events
by undertaking a variety of roles and
responsibilities.
In return for their contribution, volunteers
are supported to develop their
knowledge and skills, enhancing their
personal and professional growth. The
charity also reimburses volunteers for
any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
the course of their work, ensuring they
are not financially disadvantaged through
their involvement| |Other||**None**| ## **Achievements and Performance** SORP ||reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to society
as a whole.|Para 1.20|**Voluntary Projects Delivered by**
**Visible Outcomes 4U (Without**
**External Funding)**
Visible Outcomes 4U has successfully
delivered the following community
projects entirely on a voluntary basis,
with no external funding. Despite limited
resources, our dedicated volunteers
have continued to make a meaningful
impact across Salford.
❖ **Integration and Inclusion:**Led
efforts for Salford to become a_City of_
_Sanctuary_, working collaboratively
with Salford City Council, the
University of Salford, and partner
organisations to make the city
welcoming and inclusive for refugees
and people seeking asylum.
❖ **Education and Employability:**
Delivered basic IT and employability
training, supporting over 100
participants to build digital
confidence, complete job
applications, and progress into
volunteering, further training, and
employment.
❖ **Health and Wellbeing:**Organised
arts, dance, and cultural workshops
that enhanced participants’ emotional
wellbeing, self-esteem, and sense of
belonging.
❖ **Environmental Action:**Coordinated
community clean-up activities to
make Salford greener and cleaner,
promoting civic pride and
environmental awareness.
❖ **Advice and Support:**Offered
specialist information, advice and
guidance (IAG), conversational
English sessions, and emergency
food support to individuals and
families in crisis.
❖ **Community Building:**Delivered
successful cultural events, including
the_Humanity Project_, bringing people
from diverse backgrounds together to
celebrate culture, strengthen| understanding, and reduce social isolation. Beneficiaries reported increased confidence, stronger community connections, and improved quality of life. The wider Salford community has benefited through greater cohesion, reduced isolation, and enhanced cultural understanding; all achieved through voluntary commitment and collaboration. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|Visible Outcomes 4U has successfully
delivered on its main objectives of
integration, education, and wellbeing
support for refugees, asylum seekers,
and vulnerable residents in Salford.
Importantly, all the activities outlined
below were delivered voluntarily with no
external funding, relying solely on the
dedication and commitment of our
volunteers.
**Key achievements include:**
❖Leading the campaign for Salford to
become a_City of Sanctuary_, working
collaboratively with local partners to
make the city more inclusive and
welcoming.
❖Providing basic IT and employability
training to enhance digital skills and
job readiness.
❖Running arts, dance, and wellbeing
programmes that improved
participants confidence, emotional
health, and sense of belonging.
❖Organising community clean-up
events to promote civic pride and a
greener environment.
❖Delivering conversational English
classes and offering specialist advice,
guidance, and emergency food
support to those in crisis.| |---|---|---|---| |||❖Beneficiaries have reported greater
independence, improved
communication skills, and stronger
community belonging, while Salford
as a city benefits from increased
cohesion, inclusion, and civic pride;
all achieved through voluntary effort
and without any external funding
support.| |---|---|---| |Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set|Para 1.41|During the reporting period, Visible
Outcomes 4U did not receive any
external funding. Despite this, the charity
continued to deliver its core projects and
community activities entirely on a
voluntary basis, demonstrating strong
commitment and resilience. While no
successful grant applications were
secured, the organisation maintained
positive relationships with partners such
as Salford CVS and local housing
associations, exploring future
opportunities for collaboration and
funding. Although financial fundraising
objectives were not met due to lack of
external income, Visible Outcomes 4U
met its community engagement and
service delivery objectives through
voluntary effort, in-kind support, and
community goodwill. These activities
strengthened public awareness of the
charity’s mission and reinforced its
reputation for dedication and impact
despite financial limitations.| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|The charity does not hold financial
investments; available funds are
maintained in a standard bank account
to ensure liquidity for service delivery.| |Other||Visible Outcomes 4U continues to be
recognised as a key partner in Salford’s
refugee and inclusion network,
contributing expertise to policy
discussions, local forums, and inter-
agency collaboration. The charity
maintains strong governance and
safeguardingstandards, ensuringthat all| projects meet ethical and legal responsibilities. Volunteer involvement has grown, enhancing community participation. We are developing future plans to expand digital inclusion, mental health support, and environmental projects across Salford. ## **Financial Review** |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|**31/12/2024**| |---|---|---| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**Reserve Policy**| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£135.00**| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|**N/A**| |Details of fund materially
in deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|**N/A**| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|**Salford Community Volunteer Sectors**
**(CVS)**| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Constitution**| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**CIO**| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees|Para 1.25|**The trustee appoints further trustees,**
**as per the constitution**| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|Visible Outcomes 4U is committed to
maintaining high standards of
governance and accountability.
New trustees undergo a structured
induction and training process designed
to familiarise them with the charity’s
mission, legal obligations, and
operational framework.
The induction process includes:
An introduction to the Charity’s
Constitution, charitable objectives, and
regulatory duties under the Charities Act
2011. A detailed Trustee Handbook
outlining roles, responsibilities, decision-
making procedures, safeguarding, data
protection, and equality policies.
Meetings with the Chair, senior
volunteers, and project leads to
understand ongoing programmes,
partner relationships, and community
needs. Guidance on financial oversight,
risk management, and reporting
obligations to the Charity Commission.
Access to training opportunities through
partners such as Salford CVS, the
Council for Voluntary Service, and other
organisations. Trustees are encouraged
to attend relevant workshops on| |||governance, safeguarding, and equality
and diversity. Regular reviews ensure
trustees remain up to date with best
practice, charity law, and local policy
changes affecting our beneficiaries.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity
works|Para 1.51|Visible Outcomes 4U operates under the
governance of a Board of Trustees,
responsible for strategic direction,
compliance, and oversight of finances
and safeguarding. The charity is
managed day-to-day by volunteers who
deliver projects and coordinate
community outreach. We work closely
within a collaborative network of
partners, including:
**Salford City Council**– policy alignment,
community engagement, and City of
Sanctuary initiatives.
**NHS and local health providers**–
promoting health awareness, access to
primary care, and mental wellbeing
support.
**Housing providers**such as For
Housing and Pendleton Together,
addressing housing, welfare, and
tenancy support needs.
**Interfaith Network of Salford**–
promoting social cohesion, peace, and
community dialogue.
**Greater Manchester Police (GMP)**–
partnership on community safety, hate
crime awareness, and trust-building
initiatives.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|Visible Outcomes trustees confirm that
the charity has no related party
relationships requiring disclosure. No
transactions took place during the year
with related parties.| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|**VISIBLE OUTCOMES 4U**| |---|---| |Other name the charity
uses|**VISIBLE OUTCOMES**| |Registered charity number|**1205771**| |Charity’s principal address|**University Of Salford. L501 Allerton Building.**
**Frederick Road. Salford. M6 6PU**| ||| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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20|**Trustee name**|**Office (if**
**any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or**
**body) entitled to appoint**
**trustee (if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||**Mr Vincent Kapasa**||**Whole Year**|| ||**Mr Pierre Bismarck**
**Mugabe Mako**||**Whole Year**|| ||**Mr Milad Rahimi**||**Whole Year**|| ||**Mr Adewale Peter**
**Ogundipe **||**Whole Year**|| ||**Mrs Munganyinka**
**Simugomwa**||**14/04/2025**|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|| |---|---|---| |**N/A**|**N/A**|| |||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of Name Address adviser** **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** Alexis M Shama ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** P B Mugabe Mako **Full name(s)** Pierre Bismarck Mugabe Mako **Position (eg Secretary,** Trustee **Chair, etc) Date** 30/09/2025 ||**VISIBLE OUTCOMES 4U**|**VISIBLE OUTCOMES 4U**|**VISIBLE OUTCOMES 4U**|**No (if any)**|**No (if any)**|**No (if any)**|**CC16a**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**For the period**
**from**|Period start date
**16/11/2023**|**To**|Period end date
**31/12/2024**|||| ||||||||| |**Section A Receipts and payments**|||||||| |**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the**
**nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**

**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
~~**-**~~
**-**
**-**
~~**-**~~
**-**
**-**
**-**
~~**-**~~
**-**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**
**5,000**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**5,000**
**-**
**-**
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**5,000**
**-**
**125**
**1,425**
**750**
**1,075**
**1,490**
**-**
**-**
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~~**4,865**~~
**-**
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**4,865**
**135**
**-**
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**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
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**-**||**Total funds**
**to the nearest**
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**-**
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**5,000**
**-**
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**125**
**1,425**
**750**
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**135**||**Last year**
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**nearest £**| |Salford CVS grant (Food
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**A3 Payments**|||||||| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||| |Food Vouchers bought|**-**||||||**-**| |Mar-24|||||||**-**| |Apr-24|||||||**-**| |May-24|||||||**-**| |Jun-24|||||||**-**| |Jul-24|||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||**-**| ||**-**||||||**-**| |**_Sub total_ **|~~**-**~~||||||~~**-**~~| ||||||||| |**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**|||||||| ||**-**||||||| ||**-**||||||| |**_Sub total_ **|~~**-**~~||||||~~**-**~~| |**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|||||||| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||| ||**-**|**135**|**-**||**135**||**-**| ||**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**| ||~~**-**~~|~~**-**~~|~~**-**~~||~~**-**~~||~~**-**~~| ||**-**|**135**|**-**||**135**||**-**| CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 21/10/2025 1 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
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**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**
**Details**
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(agree balances with receipts
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**liability**
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**funds**
**to nearest £**
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**(optional)**| ||||**-**|| ||||**-**|| ||||**-**|| ||||**-**|| ||||**-**|| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees CCXX R2 accounts (SS) Date of 21/10/2025approval Signature Print Name 2 **P B Mugabe Mako Pierre Bismark Mugabe Mako 30/09/2025** CCXX R3 accounts (SS) 21/10/2025 3