organis81 forAfric8n Mr&I10n (OAM) Organisation for African Migration (OAM) Trustees. Annual Report For the period.. 07 October 2024 to 01 May 2025 Eslablisl?me171 and Developmenl Phase 1. Charity Details Field Details Charity Name Organisalion for African Migration IOAMI Charity Number 1210373 33 CONQUERORS WAY UPTON NORTHAMPTON NN54 Regislered Address Financial Period 07 October 2024 to 01 May 2025 Nature of Organisation Charitable organisation Isetling up phase) 2. Objectives and Activities The Organisation for African Migration IOAMI was established to support African migrants through the provision of migration services, advocacy, collaboration, and capacity-building inilialives. The organisation's principal objectives are lo.. Piomote safe and orderly migration for African communities in the UK and intemationally Support the integration and wellbeing of migrants within host communities Provide migration setvices, legal guidance, and advocacy Collaborate with statutory txxlies including the Office of the Immigration Setvices Commissioner (OISCI Work with partner organisations including the Cenlre for the Advancement of Development and Human Rights {CAD-HR} and the Community Health and Law Centre Develop educational. technical, and vocalK)nal training for African migrants Trustees, Annual Report 107 October 2024- 01 May 2025 1 Page l 017
Organis81ion forAfric8n Mi1010AM) 3. Activities During the Period During the financial period from 07 October 2024 10 01 May 2025, the organisation was in ils initial eslablishmenl and development phase. No operational service delivery activities took pla. Activities undertaken during this period ineluded.. Governance and Structure Eslablishment and development of govemance structures including the Council, Forum, and Management Team Adoption of the OAM Conslilution, OAM Charter. and OAM Project Proposal Acceptance of founding and accession members, including The Body and Mind Project CIC {from 04 November 20241 Strategic and Operational Planning Strategic planning and organisational setup Development of project proposals and frameworks for future programme delivery Engagement with stakeholders, community leaders, and partner organisations Background and Context The OAM was proposed by CAD-HR to community leaders of various African Diaspora Communities in the UK on 10 January 2024, following a request from the OISC lo work collaboratively with migrant communities lo address exploitation and mistrealmenl of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. 4. Achievements Despite being in ils setup phase. the organisalion successfully.. Established its governan, conslilutional, and organisalional structure Finalised and adopted the OAM Charter and governing documents Developed a comprehensive migration project proposal Onboarded founding members representing African Diaspora Communities across the UK Achieved formal registration with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 07 October 2024 (Charity No. 12103731 5. Financial Review The organisation's accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, in accordance with the Charilies Slalement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP). During the period 07 October 2024 10 01 May 2025: The charity received no income The charity incurred no expenditure Tru51ee5' Annlial Report | 07 Octo[ 2024- 01 May 2025 1 Page 2 of 7
Ow311isalioiT forAfri¢an m110{0AMj The charity did not operate a bank account during this period, as the organisalK>n was in its initial operalional phase following registration A full Receipts and Payments Account accompanies this report. The net position at the end of the perDd is £NIL. Note: The absence of a bank account and nil financial transactions is consistent with the organisation's status as a newly established charity in ils setup phase. Steps are being taken to open a designated charity bank account as a priority. 6. Structure, Governance and Management The organisalion operates under its governing documents - the OAM Constilulion, Ihe OAM Charter, and the OAM Project Proposal - and is managed by the following bodies.. Role and Responsibilities Governing Body The Council Supreme governing body., strategic oversight and decision- making The Forum Membership body,. representing member communities and organisalions The Management Team Day-lo-day opetalions, adminislration, and programme delivery CAD-HR (Partner) Facililatory, supervisory. and guidance role., capacity building and nnitoring The OAM Constitution takes supremacy over the OAM Charter. CAD-HR has a permanent membership and partnership role as mandated by the OAM Charter. 7. Future Plans In the forthcoming period, Ihe organisalion plans lo.. Open a designated charity bank account Obtain recognition from HMRC for Gift Aid eligibility Begin fundraising activities and submit applications for grants and fijnding Launch migration support seNices for African communities in the UK Develop formal partnership agreements with CAD-HR, the Community Health and Law Cenlre, and other relevant organisalions Recruit and train Community Lawyers lo support members Develop educational and vocational training programmes Expand OAM membership across African Diaspora communities in the UK TIu51ees' Annual Report 107 OclDb8r 2024- 01 May 2025 1 Page 3 017
Organisalion forAfrican Migr> IOAAIJ 8. Trustee Declaration The Iruslees confirm that they have reviewed this Trustees, Annual Report and the 8ccompanying Receipts and Payments Accounts, and that these documents give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Organisalion for African Migration for the period 07 October 2024 10 01 May 2025. Signed: Position.. Trustee Date: Name: Tiustees, Annual Report107 October 2024- 01 May 2025 | Pa9e 4 of 7
Organisalitin forAfi7can Migralion (OAM) Organisation for African Migration (OAM) Receipts and Payments Accounts For the period. 07 October 2024 to 01 May 2025 Unaiidited- Prepared on a Reip1S and Paymenls Basis 1 . Statement of Receipts Description Notes Amount 1£) Don81ions 0.00 Grants Membership Contributions 0.00 Other Income 0.00 Totsl Receipts 0.00 2. Statement of Payments Description Notes Amount 1£) Administrative Costs 0.00 Registration l Legal Fees 0.00 Projecl Development Costs 0.00 Operational Costs 0.00 Total Payments 0.00 3. Net Position Receipts 8ncl P3ymenls Accounts 107 October 2024- 01 May 2025 1 Page 5 of 7
Orgaft?isalion forAfric8n mrat10n (OAM} Amount 1£) Totsl Receipts 0.00 Less.. Total Payments 0.00 Surplus l {Deficit) for the period 0.00 4. Statement of Assets and Liabilities As al 01 May 2025.. Item Notes Amount (£1 Bank Account Not yet opened at period end NIA Cash in Hand 0.00 Other Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5. Notes to the Accounts Basis of Preparatlon These accounts have been prepared on a receipls and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Commission's guidance for Charities with gross income under £250,000. Financial Transactions The charity had no financial transactions during Ihe period 07 Oclober 2024 to 01 May 2025. No income was reIVed and no expenditure was incurred. Bank Account The chaiify did not hold a bank account during this financial period. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales {Charity No. 12103731 and opening 8 dedicated charity bank accounl is identified as a priorlty action for the forthcoming period. Accounting Perlod This is the first accounting period for the Organisalion for African Migration. covering the period from eslablishmenl on 07 October2024 to 01 May 2025. Receipis and Payments Accounts | 07 October 2024- 01 May 2025 1 Page G of 7
OalSa11017 ForAfriGan Mrli0 IOAMJ Golng Concern The Iruslees consider the organisation to be a going concern. The nil financial position reflects the early-slage nature of the charity and does not indicate any financial difficulty. Volunteers and In-Kind Support During this period, the organisation has benefited from voluntary time and in-kind contribulh)ns from its Iruslees, members, and partner organisalions. These contributions have not been assigned a monetary value in these accounts. 6. Approval by Trustees These accounts were approved by Ihe trustees of the Organisalion for African Migration on the date shown below. Signed: Position: Trustee Date: Name: _ /u Rec¥pls and Payments Accoiinls 107 OGlober 2024 - 0 l May 2025 1 Page 7 of 7