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ADMINISTRATION
DETAILS
North West Migrants Forum
Charity Number: 103178
Principal Address: 2nd & 3rd Floor, Embassy Building, 3
Strand Road, Dery, BT48 7BH
Auditor: Laurie Duffy; FCA L Dufy & Co Chartered
Accountants & Registered Auditors, 12 Queen Street,
Derry, BT48 7EG
Bank: Danske Bank
Chairperson: Marija Stuke
Treasurer: Irina Chernichenko
Board Members: Munadel Bazzara, Ibrahim Dandousha,
Cristina Kozak, Idris Mohammed, Charlie Dillon (until
August 31 2023), Philip McDermott (from September 19
2023), Paul Sceeny (from September 19 2023)
Secretary (also from September 19 2023)
Policy and Strategic Planning Advisors: Hannah
Davies, Philip McDermott (also Director from September
19 2023), Beverly Simpson and Mike Waldron

About Us
With over 50 volunteers and seven staff, the North West Migrants Forum (NWMF) is the
leading anti-racism charity in the north west. In the 13 years of its existence, the
organisation has developed a wide range of programmes to assist people seeking safety
and those granted international protection, students and indeed anyone from a minority
ethnic background who has come to live and work in the Derry City and Strabane District
and beyond.
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Our
Vision
Our
Mission
Our vision is to change lives and
transform the narrative around black and
minoritised communities.
We do this through tackling prejudice
and stereotypes, normalising access to
services
and promoting
respect,
fairness, equality and success.
Our key mission is to promote the benefit
of migrants, international students,
people seeking international protection,
people granted international protection
and their families.
ABOUT US | ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024

CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Marija Stuke
It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I present to you the annual report for the North West
Migrants Forum.
This past financial year has been one of progress and of change for our organisation. It was also
a year packed with achievements that continued to underscore our collective commitment to
fostering positive change.
As the charity's work, scope and administrative requirements expanded, it was agreed that we
had outgrown our premises at Fountain Street. Following discussions with our landlord, Martin
Bros, we decided that The Embassy Building would be a better fit. We moved on October 3 2023
and quickly settled in to our new home.
In April 2023 we welcomed Conor Sharkey to the team as our Media and
Communications Officer while in early 2024 both our Community
Integration and Welfare Officer Al Albawab and Programmes Manager
Naomi Green tendered their resignations. Their departures were met
with sadness and I want to take this opportunity to thank them for the
sizeable contributions they made during their time with the North West
Migrants Forum.
With conflicts erupting or escalating in the Middle East, in Europe, in
Africa and elsewhere, countless individuals and families were forced to
seek safety outside their home countries. Many of them found their way
to the north west, leading to an increased demand for our support
services. On a daily basis dozens of individuals and families sought us
out to assist them with important issues such as housing, GPS and
dentists, education, visas and financial matters.
Away from the day-to-day support we provided, we continued to deliver
our big calendar events like the Advancing Race Equality Awards, our
Black History Summit and our annual fun day.
Our Social Café continued to be a vital outlet for reducing isolation,
building connections, holding activities, workshops and meetings as well
as language skill improvement.
The dedication of our team meant we were also able to continue
progressing projects such as Let's Talk Race and Racism, Racial Justice
in Nl: Influencing Lasting Change, Black Heritage: Hidden History in
Northern Ireland, New Beginnings: Building Pathways to a Shared
Future and the youth-led Future Communities project.
Add to all that meetings with top-level officials within the UK and Irish
governments, fact-finding trip to Wales, a visit to London to collect the
'Good For Me, Good For FE. award we won for
our collaboration with the North West Regional
College and you get a picture of just how much
we have achieved.
As Chairperson, l extend my gratitude to our
dedicated team, partners and supporters.
Together we are creating a positive and lasting
impact on lives and communities across the
North West and beyond.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES'S REPORT
Lilian Seenoi Barr
2023-24 was another year of change. growth and impact for the North West Migrants Forum, as
we reflected on more than a decade of supporting migrant and minoritised communities in Derry
and beyond, as well as looking forward to how NWMF'S activities might evolve in the coming
years.
Alongside an expansion of our community welfare services and English language support and
continuing education programmes, we completed the 'development' phase of our groundbreaking
Black History project that will uncover and celebrate Black history and heritage within (especially)
the north of Ireland. One of the highlights of that work was meeting with officials from the Welsh
Government and DARPL programme to explore how anti-racism has
been embedded into the schools, Curriculum for Wales. We look forward
to encouraging similar approaches here as this project enters its next
phase.
Another of our key projects reaching a milestone phase was the
campaign for free movement rights throughout the island of Ireland and
end to the 'invisible hard border,. We were grateful to the
Communication Workers, Union for hosting our largest townhall event to-
date at their conference centre beside Croke Park, where we welcomed
TDS and Senators from each of the main government and opposition
parties. We continued to make the case for changes to the Common
Travel Area (CTA) arrangements to both the British and Irish
governments, as well as working with our colleagues at the Committee
for the Administration of Justice (CAJ) to counter misinformation about
asylum seekers crossing the land border.
We held our third, and biggest, Advancing Racial Equality Awards
ceremony - filling the Ballroom at the Everglades Hotel with a night of
celebration and entertainment, as well as a serious message about
promoting inclusivity and diversity. Our annual Black History Summit has
also now become a regular fixture, hosted this time by Ulster University
at Magee campus.
As well as welcoming two new Board members, we moved from our
previous base in Fountain Street into the iconic Embassy Building. As
well as being closer to Derry's main transport hub. this new location
gives us more space that will better suit our long-term needs and
exciting plans for expansion. Reflecting our drive for further growth, we
also engaged an external HR services provider that can offer us round-
the-clock professional advice as well an online portal that holds staff
records in one place and allows them to log
their hours and leave requests
more
seamlessly.
None of this vital work would be possible
without the dedication of our staff, volunteers,
partners and supporters, and l extend my
heartfelt gratitude to all of you.
Thank you for being part of the NWMF journey.

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HIGHLIGHTS
2023-2024
Growing conflict and record displacement meant it was another extremely busy 12
months for the North West Migrants Forum. Despite the challenges we were still
able to progress our campaigns, deliver flagship events like our Black History
Summit, hold family fun days and community workshops alongside our normal day-
to-day support and services.

DUBLIN TOWNHALL MEETING
The Common Travel Area was the focus of a day
of discussion hosted by ourselves in the
Communications Workers, Union, William Norton
House, Dublin, on September 212023.
In conjunction with the Committee on the
Administration of Justice (CAJ) and the Irish
Network Against Racism (INAR), the townhall
meeting examined the challenges the Common
Travel Area (CTA) creates for some people living
on the island of Ireland.
BLACK HISTORY SUMMIT
li, Our annual Black History Summit for 2023 took place
in Ulster University's Magee campus, Derry, on
October 212023.
Around 100 people gathered in the Great Hall to hear
why the diverse experiences of black and minority
ethnic communities and individuals should be taught
as part of the school curriculum.
Among the speakers was Dr Ebun Joseph along with
Dr Hyab Yohannes and Professor Charlotte Williams
who travelled from Wales for the Summit.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
We held our Christmas party in our new home in
The Embassy Building on December 14 2023.
It was our first major event in our new centre and
over 60 people, including a group of students and
their families from Singapore, gathered to enjoy
foods from all over the world, including Greece,
Iran, Africa and Yemen.
It was a lovely evening with Santa handing out gifts
to all the wide-eyed young people.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS | ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024

ADVANCING RACE EQUALITY AWARDS
On March 7 2024 over 300 people gathered in the
Everglades Hotel for the 2023 Advancing Race
Equality Awards. Nine awards were given out:
Schools Anti-Racism Ambassadors
Anti-Racism School of the Year
Anti-Racism Teacher of the Year
Community Champion
Advancing Racial Justice and Fairness
Anti-Racism Leader of the Year
Anti-Racism Media of the Year
Young Leader
Special Recognition Award
SOCIAL CAFÉ
Our Social Café continued to provide a much-
needed outlet for our members, helping reduce
isolation and encourage integration and friendship-
building. Over the 12 months literally hundreds of
people and families dropped in to meet up, enjoy an
activity or workshop and to participate in an English
language class.
LET'S TALK RACE AND RACISM
Between October 2023 and January 2024 we
delivered Let's Talk Race and Racism workshops to
seven schools across the city and district, reaching
a total of 549 young people.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENING
On June 12 2023 we gathered in our Fountain Street
premises offices to celebrate the work of our
volunteers, without whom our charity would not exist.
We were joined by Mayor Sandra Duffy and we were
delighted to have her with us to say a big thank you
to those who keep the wheels of the North West
Migrants Forum turning.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS | ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024

REVIEW OF
PROGRAMMES
& ACTIVITIES.
It was a year of change for the North West Migrants Forum as we left our long-time
home at Fountain Street and moved to the Embassy Building at 3 Strand Road.
This is a review of our main activities and projects, offering an insight into the
effectiveness and impact of our initiatives.

Our day-to-day work
Global unrest in Somalia, Sudan. Palestine, Eritrea, Yemen and
other countries meant we faced an increased demand for our
support services. On a daily basis dozens of individuals and families
sought us out to assist them with important issues such as housing,
GPS and dentists, education, visas and financial matters.
Thanks to funding from a range of sources we were able to deal with the influx of people and the
complex matters they often needed to discuss.
We were also able to provide a variety of workshops aimed at helping those arriving in the north
west for the first time meet friends and get to know the city and district better.
With the number of people seeking sanctuary in Northem Ireland on the rise, several high profile
politicians and figures agreed to meet us to hear the challenges we as an organisation were
facing.
Among those who visited us were Steve Baker MP, SDLP MP Colum Eastwood, DUP MLA
Deborah Erskine, Sinn Féin MP Orfhlaith Begley and Chief Commissioner of the Equality
Commission Geraldine McGahey who, along with her colleagues, travelled from Belfast to the
North West Migrants Forum in August 2023.
Sadly we said goodbye to both our Community Integration and Welfare Officer Al Albawab and
Programmes Manager Naomi Green, both of whom departed in early 2024. Their resignations left
a significant gap in the organisation and we would take this opportunity to thank them both for the
contributions.
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Racial Justice in
Northern Ireland:
Influencing Lasting
Change
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The impact of our Racial Justice in Northern Ireland project has been significant and far-
reaching. Through extensive engagement with a wide range of sectors in the north west,
including local councillors, schools, the Police Service of Northem Ireland, Ulster University, and
the broader community, we have played a crucial role in fostering peace and inclusivity.
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In September 2023 we, along with members of all
Northern Ireland's main political parties and
representatives from the education sector,
embarked on a trip to Cardiff to explore the
development of an inclusive curriculum that
centres on anti-racism education in schools.
Wales, being the first part of the UK to implement
an anti-racism action plan and an inclusive
curriculum,
offered
valuable
insights
for
policymakers and community activists working on
racial justice initiatives. The experience helped I
Influen￿ decisions and advocate for an inclusive
curriculum aimed at tackling racism both in
schools and across society. In addition to leaming
from Welsh institutions that have successfully
integrated black history into their curriculum, a key
goal of the trip was to establish connections, which
was achieved successfully.
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On September 212023 we ran buses from Dery and from
Belfast to the Communications Workers, Union, William Norton House, Dublin.
In conjunction with the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) and the Irish Network
Against Racism {INAR), the townhall meeting examined the challenges the Common Travel Area
(CTA) creates for some people living on the island of Ireland.
As well as a lived experience panel of individuals - some of whom had to apply for a visa just to
travel to Dublin
speakers
luded Chief Commissioner of Northern Ireland's Human Rights
Commission Alyson Kilpatrick, Senator Emer Currie, People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy,
Daniel Holder of CAJ, Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny and Shane O'curry of INAR.
There was significant press coverage in the run-up to the event with the Dery Journal, the Derry
News, Derry Daily, Radio Foyle, UTV and the Irish Examiner all picking up on it. This helped us
bring the issue of the Common Travel Area to a much wider audience.
On October 25 2023 a joint North West Migrants ForumlCAJ delegation met with representatives
from the Irish Government in Dublin. Around the table were officials from the Department of
Justice, Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of the Taoiseach.
And on November 24 we were back in Dubli
for what was due to be a follow-up to our
September townhall meeting. It had to be
postponed however due to the riots which
erupted in Dublin city centre on November 23.
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Black Heritage: The
Hidden History in
Northern Ireland
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The core aim of this project was to widen the scope of engagement
with the heritage of Northern Ireland, inviting participation from a wide spectrum of individuals
and groups. While it specifically highlights black history and heritage, the broader mission is to
enlighten and involve a diverse demographic across Northem Ireland. This project also served as
a vital platform for black and ethnic minority communities to acknowledge and celebrate their
contributions to Northern Ireland's history and heritage.
Research: The project has unearthed local and national stories through extensive searches in
archives and academic papers. bringing forward narratives that have been marginalised or
forgotten.
Oral Historles: The project has recorded the experiences of black and mixed heritage
individuals in Nl, providing personal insights into the lived experiences of these communities. The
research findings and discoveries will be meticulously curated into a Black History Exhibition.
Workshops at schools and organisations: A tailored workshop was delivered at schools and
organisations aiming to educate the younger generation about black heritage and history.
Development of Black History Curriculum: At the core of our project was the creation of a
flexible black history tool, tailored for educational use in schools. This tool has undergone
meticulous development, shaped by continuous feedback, review, and refinement.
Our annual Black History Summit took place in Ulster University's Magee campus, Derry, on
October 212023.
Around 100 people gathered in the Great Hall to hear why the diverse experiences of black and
minority ethnic communities and individuals should be taught as part of the school curriculum.
The Summit came hot on the heels of our learning exchange visit to Wales.
Among the speakers was Dr Ebun Joseph, a Nigerian-lrish lecturer, author and consultsnt and
now Special Rapporteur for Ireland's National Action Plan Against Racism. Dr Joseph spoke
passionately about the need for black education to be embedded in the school curriculum as did
Dr Hyab Yohannes and Professor Charlotte Williams who travelled from Cardiff for the Summit.
Those in attendance were told that it was really important the lessons from the event did not stay
in the room. "Share them with your families, friends, share them on your social media," said our
Chief Executive Lilian Seenoi Barr. The more we share, the greater the chance we have of
building a more inGlusive society.-
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New Beginnings:
Building Pathways to a
shared future
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Through this project, we were able to facilitate discussions within
schools and communities to raise awareness about race and racism,
emphasising the imperative of combating racial inequality. These workshops were delivered at:
St Theresa's Primary School, Sion Mills Primary School, Edward's Primary School. Model
Primary School, St Anne's Primary school, Hazelwood College and Lisneal College.
Some additional workshops were also delivered at:
Housing Services ForumlHousing Executive Offi￿ and PTA Long Tower Primary School, Derry.
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A Fairer Future: Migrant
Justice Fund
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Our joint project with the Committee on the Administration of Justice
(CAJ) took off in February 2024 with the hiring of our Joint Project
Research and Campaigns worker Shannon Doherty. Shannon hit the
ground running in her role and has become a welcome addition in
both organisations.
A key outcome of this project is to centre and embed opportunities for black and minoritised
people to become more engaged in participatory politics across all areas of policy in an all-lreland
basis. The project work will particularly focus on bridging the gap between lived experience
expertise and legal and policy expertise in Nl.
It will increase confidence and capabilities of people with lived experience, develop permanent
capacity among racially minoritised communities to campaign and achieve change in racial justice
policies.
The project will ensure public discussion of migration issues within the context of the Common
Travel Area and hostile environment is better informed, by highlighting human impact experience.
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Social Café
With the number of individuals seeking sanctuary in Northern Ireland 6
on the rise, our Social Cafe continued to be a vital part of our
projects.
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The primary aim of this initiative was to bridge cultural gaps and cultivate inclusivity and
community engagement among a diverse range of individuals. But with the move to our new
premises we were able to develop our Social Café into much more than that. It became a
classroom, a pool hall, a friendship circle, a youth club, a creative place and most importantly, a
safe space.
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Fun
Our annual Family Fun Day took
place in Coshquin on May 14 2023
and was a fantastic gathering that
brought the community together for
a day of enjoyment and connection.
With
activities
for
everyone,
including games, crafts and a
variety of food options, there was
something for all ages to enjoy. The
air was filled with laughter as
families explored the stalls, the
bouncy castles and took part in the
drumming workshop provided by
Wilson.
The energy
and
community made the Coshquin
Family Fun Day a memorable
experience for all who attended.
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Future Communities,
Youth Leadership
Development
co
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Following the awarding of £150,000 from the Co-op
Foundation we were able to develop our Summer Club. We
recruited youth workers Adrian Baena, Aoife Greenberg and
Dearbhla Herron who, along with some of our members,
reached out to children aged seven to 16 across the city and
district.
The children spent the summer months enjoying wall
climbing, playing sports, visiting the local bowling alley and
cinema and generally engaging in activities that benefitted
both their mental and physical health.
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The aim of the Summer Club was to break down barriers,
bring young people together and give them a safe place
where they could have fun and make friends. They were also
given the opportunity to build connections with people from a
range of places and backgrounds, fundamentally providing
them with a host of skills and experiences to build a more
inclusive and empowered future.
To watch them develop in confidence and create lasting
friendships was very rewarding for everyone associated with
the North West Migrants Forum.
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Babies Group
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January 2024 saw our first gathering of our new Mum and Baby
Group, under the expert watch of Western Trust Health Visitors
Donna McNally and Cheryl McElhinney.
Held each Friday morning, the Mother and Baby Group brought fun and giggles to the North West
Migrants Forum.
The aim of the project was to reduce isolation and creating connections. From music and dance
mornings to making play dough to handing out halal food packages during Ramadan, the Mum
and Baby Group quickly became a breath of fresh air for everyone involved in the North West
Migrants Forum.
By their own admission, Donna and Cheryl said it was the highlight of their week with 'Fridays full
of fun, laughter, singing and dancing".
"We work in a constantly changing environment, interacting with families who have diverse
beliefs, life experiences and culture. This helps us as health professionals learn, listen and
understand their needs and adjust our practice accordingly to ensure high quality care delivery."
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Advancing Race
Equality
Awards
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On March 7 2024 around 300 people from all sections of society gathered in the Everglades
Hotel for the 2024 Advancing Race Equality Awards.
It was a memorable night for many - those who collected winner and runners-up trophies and
those there representing sponsors, organisations or who were there to cheer on a colleague.
The host, comedian and TikTok star Fabu D, better known as Black Paddy, put on quite a show,
keeping the audience entertained throughout.
Speaking after the awards, the internet celebrity said he was humbled to be asked to host such
an inspirational event.
"This has been one of the best occasions of my life. The organisers.
the participants, the speakers, the sponsors - everyone should take a
bow. l am so grateful to have been asked to do this and it has been
incredible to meet so many people working every day to create a
better world. An amazing event, just amazing."
The winners were:
Schools Anti-Racism Ambassadors.. Strabane Academy
Anti-Racism School of the Year.. North West Regional College
Anti-Racism Teacher of the Year.. Edel Sweeney, Oakgrove PS
Community Champion." Hilda Orr
Advancing Racial Justice and Fairness.. MSCNI
Anti-Racism Leader of the Year." Mukesh Chugh
Anti-Racism Media of the Year.. BBC Spotlight Nl
Young Leader.. Chaudhary Hamza Riaz
Special Recognition Award.. Sarah Roberts
Funders and Sponsors of the Event:
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Our American friends
We had two students from the USA spend time with us during the year, Faith Boirard and Finian
Falvey.
Faith Boirard, who is studying at Denison University, came to Derry as part of the Conflict, Peace
and Transition in Northem Ireland Programme at Ulster University. She immediately became an
enthusiastic and dedicated member of our team, working on a variety of projects but focusing on
our Black History Project where she helped conduct oral history research. Faith also took part in
our school visits and assisted with our Common Travel Area campaign.
Finnian Falvey came to us from St Olaf College in Minnesota. Like Faith, Finnian got stuck in to
work at the Forum, helping in various capacities including the organising of our Advancing Race
Equality Awards.
We are thankful for their dedication to the Forum during their time here and we are confident they
will both excel in whatever career path they choose to pursue.
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North West Regional
Seeker Scho
A developing relationship with the North West Regional College
bore fruit in November 2023 when it was announced that our
member and volunteer Chukwuka 'Frank' Nwanonenyi was to
receive the College's first ever Asylum Seeker Scholarship.
Frank left his native Nigeria in June 2022 and arrived in Derry in
January 2023. After seeking support from ourselves and
following discussions with the College, Frank was accepted on to
an Access Adult Leaming Diploma in Health and Welfare.
The collaboration between the College and ourselves caught the
eye of the judges in the 'Good For Me, Good For FE Awards,,
held each year to celebrate the good work of further education
colleges.
They invited both parties to the House of Lords in London to
collect the 'Charity Partner of the Year, trophy.
Addressing those gathered in the House of Lords, the College's
Head of Client Services, Gillian Moss (pictured bottom left with
our Media Officer Conor Shart(ey) said, "Working in partnership,
the College and Migrants Forum have been able to open doors
to education for many people who otherwise would not have
been able to pursue their learning."
Event to mark World
Refugee Day
Over 75 people gathered in our former base at Fountain Street
une 20 2023 for an event
organised to mark World Refugee Day. The audience comprised representats'ves from a range of
sectors including community, government, education, voluntary and legal.
Host for the day was our former Programmes Manager Naomi Green while guest speakers
included Una Boyd of the Committee on the Administration of Justice, solicitor Suzanne Moran of
SRM Legal and our CEO Lilian Seenoi Barr.
Their contributions were followed by a question and answer session for members of the public.
Mrs Barr said, 'For us World Refugee Day is a day to reflect on the difficulties facing so many
people across the globe. But it is also a day to celebrate the diversity and contribution those
seeking sanctuary and those who have already been granted it make to society.
"This event was deeply poignant as we remembered all those who have perished in pursuit of
safer, better lives. But it was also an opportunity
to inform and to tell the stories of those who have
survived and who now want to give back to the
communities that have offered them shelter.
"It was a great day and I want to thank all those who
came along. Hopefully they left feeling they had
leamt something and hopefully they will carry that
with them and help us in the goals we are trying to
achieve."
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North West Migrants Forum
AGM 21 January 2024
Auditorfs Report to Members
Flnanclal Statements For Year Ended 31 March 2024
L Duffy & Co Chartered Accountants
12 Queen Street, Derry

North West Mlgrants Fonwn
Inc&xne •nd Expendltwe For yeai to 31 Marth 2024
Income
2024
2023
National Lottery
Lottery Hefltage Fund
TEO
Joseph Rowntree Trust
Ctrop Foundation
NIHE
Commuiyty Fouthlation
Ulster University
Education Authority
Small unrestrkted
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Derry City Councll
St Stephen's Green Trust
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62.638
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12,646
1,825
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6,970
264,373
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Wages and Penslo
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Insurance
Heat and Light
Telehone and internet
Travel
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Website and soiftware costs
Professlonal Fees
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Repairs and Cleani￿ costs
Bank char8es
Trainin8 and subscripti￿5
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72,S43
231,489
27,387
49,894
ISO,992
16,835
1,219
5,454
2,267
6,803
950
5,189
2,581
25,734
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4.322
3.014
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1,195
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252,657
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11.716
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105,958
35J49
117,674
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Restrirted
19,942
15,907
10,508
107,166
35J49
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45.186
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29,097
308.421 1(Xl%
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231,489
27.387
25.734
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