NI CHARITY REF - 107574
NORTHERN IRELAND REFUGEES AND ASYLUM
SEEKERS WOMEN ASSOCIATION
(a charitable association)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2025

NOR THERN IRELAND REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS WOMEN ASSOCIA TION
FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Page
Contents
Charity Information and Officers
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Actlvities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Statements

NOR THERN IRELAND REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS WOMEN ASSOCIA TION
FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHARITY INFORMATION AND OFFICERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mrs Khloud Alnablsee
Mrs Fariha
Ms Josephine McDonnell
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Donald R Minshull FCA
ACCOUNTANT
Minshull & Co
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
19 Crescent Business Park
LISBURN
BT28 2GN
BANKERS
Danske Bank
PO Box 183
Donegall Square West
BELFAST
BTI 6JS
HEAD OFFICE
Glengall Exchange
3 Glengall Street
BELFAST
BT12 SAB
CHARrrY REFERENCE NUMBER
N1107574

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES, REPORT
The trustees, who also act as trustees for the charitable activities of the company, present their annua
report together with the inancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, annua
SORP (FRS102) and Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
The trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and con
Ir
that the reporting framework that has been applied i
their preparation was the Charities SORP (FRS102).
TRUSTEES
he trustees of the charity during the financial year were as stated on pag
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
report in accorandance wit
the Charities
The objectives of the char.
to prevent and relieve poverty
f efugees and asylum seekers women
e provision of advice and
advocacy services to help the beneficiaries who
annot afford necessary items such as furnlture, bedding,
clothlng or uel; to make grants of money for the elief of the poor
to advance the education of the beneflciaries by the provision of facilities, courses, training programmes,
grants for education, and resources to enable, assist and encourage the education of persons in English
language, skills training and learning programme through colleges and
niversities
to promote cultural diversity and racial harmony y the promotion of cultural activities to foster understanding
between people from diverse backgrounds and the indigenous people in Northern Ireland and to cultivate
a sentiment in favour of social Integration and good relations
to provide rellef to refugees
omen throug
access to specia
1st advice, education and workshops of
welfare benefit
system, and understanding of the social housing process
the advancement of
ealth of the beneficiaries through he provision of mental
ealth wellbeing trauma
workshops and the referral to health professionals and counselling services for treatment
the advancement of the human rights through the promotion of good relations and social engagement events
betwee
refugees and asy
um seekers women and indigenous women to foster understanding between them,
and the promotion of eq
ality and diversity through the elimination of any type of form of discrimination.
ACHIEVEMENTS
During the year the charity has obtained funding from many sources.
gifts to the under-privileged a
hristmas
yar
his ha
enabled it to
distribute toys and othe
run cookery workshops
provided language classes p
ipally for the English la
guage
provided mental healt
training and other such training workshops
set up walking groups to enable group rambles and hikes
distributed provisions such as food and basic necessities to struggling Individ als and familes
provided advice and advocacy services
provided community engagemen
purchased office equipment
provided office accomodation and paid ffice renta
establish a youth group to bring young people together through activities,
ostering strong relationships
within and across communities.
his initiative aims to enhance t
e places and spaces that are Important t
those eommunities and support young people in reaching their full potential by assisting at the earliest
possible stage
co-design and pro
ucea
uman Rights &
ousing
uide for refugees
nd Asy
m Seekers in Northern
Ireland, in partnership with Lhe British
nstitute of Huma
Rights
therefore the objective
are being achieved in a very positive manner.
RELATED PARTIES
There are no related parties to report save the board of trustees

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
(continued)
RESULTS
The surplus for the year was
£2,596 (2024: _£ 2,128 deficit)
CHARrrABLE STATUS
The charity is an unincorporated charitable association. It is registered wit
Northern Ireland under reference number 107574.
the Charity Commission for
PUBLIC BENEFrr
The direct benefits flowing from the purposes
(l) include reduced levels of poverty among women in Northern Ireland who are refugees or asylu
seekers
leadlng toldemonstrated through feedback from the beneficiaries and through regular evaluations/surveys
carried out by the organisation. There is no harm or private benefit arislng from this purpose.
(2) include the increase knowledge of the English Language, access to education, and employment opportunities
among refugees and asylum seekers women living in Northern Ireland. The benefit can be demonstrated
through the number of partlcipants that register to attend the English Language classes, courses at
college and universities, training programs, and those that achieve accreditation, and through evaluation and
feedback from beneficiarles. There is no harm or private benefit arislng from this purpose.
(3) include a greater understanding and respect between refugees and asylum seekers women and local people
thus fostering better integration and community cohesion among women in Northern Ireland. The benefit can
be demonstrated by showcasing our diverse cultural richness through specific refugee's women cultural
event celebration and through the participation of refugees, women to local cultural events celebration.
There Is no harm or private benefit arising from this purpose.
(4) include the ability for refugees and asylum seekers women to become independent an
fulfil their individual
needs through a better understanding of the welfare benefits and accommodation system. The benefit can be
demonstrated by the feedback from beneficiaries and the regular evaluation carried out by the organisation
of beneficiaries who are able to financially support themselves and their families. There is no harm or private
benefit arising from thls purpose.
(5) include reducing the level of mental health trauma among refugees and asylum seekers, women living in
Northern Ireland leading to better mental well-being and quality of life. The benefit can be demonstrated
through feedback from beneficiarles and evaluation carried out by the organisation after mental health
awareness workshops and referrals. There is no harm or private benefit arising from this purpose.
(6) include increasing knowledge and understanding of civic and human rights among refugees and asylum
seekers Ilving in Northern Ireland leadlng to the Ilving of a law-abiding citizen's life, and to the report of any
form or type of discrimination and inequality faced in their daily life. The benefit can be demonstrated
through feedback and the number of participants to human rights and equality commission events and
semlnars, and evaluation of hate and discrimination Incidents reported by beneficfaries to the organisation.
There is no harm or private benefit arising from this purpose.
The beneficiaries are refugees and asylum seekers women. No person connected with the organisation gains a
private benefit which is more than incidental to carrying out the purposes.
FINANCIAL REVIEW & RESERVES POLICY
Reserves at 31 March 2025 were
£6,126
The company's core expenditure is very low
due to the charitable nature of the operations. It continues to expand its charitable and fund raising
activities to ensure it reaches as many people in need as posslble. The profile of expendlture is as agreed
with the funders when appllcable.
Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestrlcted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each deslgnated fund is set out in the notes to the
nancial statements if
identified as such. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific
restrlctions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The
cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES, REPORT
(continued)
IMPACT OF COVID-19
The impact of coranavirus restrlctlons meant that there had been a reduction in physical meetings of the
board and a bigger concentration on remote activities. Now back to normal there has been no impact
on the charity's sustainability due to the low overhead model and increasing fund resources. The trustees
are satisfied that the charity can continue to endeavour to achieve its objectives.
GOING CONCERN
The trustees, having considered the charity's income streams, financial means and strategy for dealing
with issues such as the impact of Covid- 19, over the next 12-18 months, are satisified that the going
concern basis is appropriate.
FUTURE PLANS
As stated above the charity continues in its attempt to find relevant funders and projects to further its
objectives in the coming years.
AUDIT EXEMPTION
In accordance with the provislons of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 the charity is exempt from
the statutory audit requirement.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
The independent examiner, Donald R Minshull FCA of Minshull & Company, Chartered Accountants and
statutory Auditor, offers himself for re-appointment.
Mrs Khloud Alnablsee
Trustee
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Date
29 January 2026

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
NORTHERN IRELAND REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS WOMEN ASSOCIATION
I have examined the financial statements, on pages 7 to 12, which comprise the Statement of Financial
Actfivities, Balance Sheet and related notes of Northern Ireland Refugees and Asylum Seekers Women Association
for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation
is applicable law and Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the accounting policies set out therein.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an
audit is not required for thls year under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and that a
independent examinatlon is needed.
It is my responsibility to
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commisssion for Northern Ireland
under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission for NI,
as required under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records
ept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts,
and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act
2. The the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further informatlon needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters l. to 4. listed above and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
Donald R Minshull FCA
Minshull & Co
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
Date
29 January 2026
19 Crescent Business Park
LISBURN Bf28 2GN

NORTHERN IRELAND REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS WOMEN ASSOCIA TION
FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
INCOME
Note
restricted
unrestricted
total
total
Activitles for generating funds
Donations
Other income
Income from Charitable Activities
Capital grants amortised
Revenue grants and contracts credited
Investment Income
Bank interest
6,347
6,347
2,280
522
667
58,213
667
58,213
667
65,214
58,880
6,347
65,227
68,683
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Grants Payments and Essential Supplies
Workshops
Other D1￿ct Charitable Expenditure
Travelling
3,989
642
1,691
3,697
3,989
642
1,691
3,697
17,156
1,540
457
703
Total
(10,019)
(10,019)
(19,856)
Income less charltable activities direct costs
48,861
6,347
55,208
48,827
Charitable activities - support costs
Rent and service charge
Insurance
Heat and light
Building maintenance
Equipment repairs and leasing
Telephone and Zoom
Postage, stationery and office supplies
Wages and salarles
Staff pension scheme
Bank interest and charges
Depreciation
6,914
437
1,627
1,843
8,757
437
2,690
6, 780
983
1,063
336
794
748
626
31,952
1,525
47
667
587
308
31,165
2,062
587
308
31,165
2,062
42
667
42
667
Governance costs
Accountancy & Audit Fees
Legal and professional fees
1,094
4,000
1,094
4,803
1,094
5,405
803
Total
(48,861)
(3,751) (52,612)
(50,955)
Net in/(out)ward resources for the period 2
Balance brought forward at l April 2024
.2,596
2,596
(2,128)
3,530
3,530
5,660
Balance carried forward at 31 March 2025
6,126
6,126
3,530
The charity made no other gains or losses during the year other than those stated above
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these accounts

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed Assets
77
744
Current Assets
Prepaid expenses
Grants receivable
Cash at bank and on hand
2,294
12,884
19,406
105
7,812
19,293
34,584
27,210
Liabilitie4 (amounts falling due within one year)
Revenue grants deferred
Capital grants deferred
Accruals
Other taxes
25,761
77
1,883
814
20,795
744
1,978
907
28,535
24,424
Net Current Assets
6,049
2,786
Net Assets
6,126
3,530
FUNDS
General reserve
6,126
3,530
Restricted Funds
Balance at 31 March 2025
6,126
3,530
For the financial year in question the charity was entitled to exemption under Section 65 of the Charities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008 relating to small charities. No one has required the charity to obtain an audit of its
accounts for the year in question.
The trustees acknowledge thelr responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
the accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charities subject to the
Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Approved, and authorised to be issued, by the Board of Trustees on the date below and signed on its
behalf by
Mrs Khloud Alnablsee
Trustee
Date
29 January 2026
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these accounts

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been used consistently in deallng with items which are considered
material in relation to the cha
"ty's financlal statements.
(a)
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charitSes preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK - Charities SORP (FRS102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicabale in the
The charlty meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognlsed at hlstorical cost or transacton value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting pollcy note.
(b)
Reconciliation With Previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
In preparing the accounts, the trustees have declded that In applying the accounting policies required
FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 no restatement of comparative ftems was requlred.
(c)
Preparation of the Accounts on a Going Concern Basis
The company reports
-£2,596 cash outflow for the year and the trustees have formulated a strategy that
will secure the immediate future of the company fo
the
ext 12 to 18 months and on that basis the charity is a
going concern.
(d
Income
Income is recognised when the company has entitlement to the funds, any performance condltions have been met,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, of a revenue nature, is recognlsed when the company has entitlement to
the funds, any performance conditlons aLtached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be
received and the amount can be measured eliably and Is not repayable to the funder.
Capltal grants are amortlsed In Ilne with the depreclation of the associated assets, the purchase of which has been
funded by said grants.
(e)
Donated professional servlces and donated facllitles are recognlse
as income when the company has control over
the item, any conditlons associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic beneflt from the
use of the Item by the charity Is probable and the economic benefit can be measured rellably. In accordance with
the Chartles SORP (FRS 102
general volunteer time Is not recognised.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift
to the charity which Is the amount the charlty would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of
equivalent economic benefit on the open market" a corresponding amount is the
recognised in expenditure in the
period of receipt.
Donated Services and Facllities
(o
Interest Recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can bemeasured rellab
company,.normally upon notiflcation of the interest paid or payable by the financial institution.
ybythe
(g)
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purpoes of the company. Designated
funds are unrestrirted funds of the charity that the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use
for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donatlons which the donor has specified are to be solely used fo
particular areas of the company's work.

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
(h)
Expenditure and Irrecoverable Value Added Tax
Expenditure is recognlsed once there is a legal or construrtive obllgation to make a payment to a third party, it
is probable that settlement wlll be requlreed and the amount of the obligationcan be measured rellably.
Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
costs of raising funds comprise the costs of commercial trading
expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of activities undertaken to further the
purposes of the company
governance and support costs include all other costs
Unrecovered Value Added Tax Is charged as a cost against the actlvlty for which the expenditure was incurred.
(i)
Support Costs
Support costs are disclosed separately in the Statement of Financial Activitie5.
(i)
Tangible Fixed Assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £200 or more are stated In the accounts at original cost less depreciation in order
to write off the cost of fixed assets, over their estimated useful lives, using the following annual rate
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
25.000
33.33 %
(k)
Debtors
Debtors and accrued income are recognised at the settlement amount due after any discount offered. Prepayments
are valued at the amount prepaid.
Cash at Bank and in Hand
(i)
Cash at bank and cash in hand Includes cash and short term
ighly liquid investments with a short maturity of three
months or less from the date of acquisltion or opening of the deposit or simlalr account.
(m)
Creditors and Provisions
Creditors an
provisions are recognised where the company has a present obligation resulting from a past event
that wlll probably result In the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can
be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement arnount
after any dlscounts.
(n)
Financial Instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their
settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using
the effective Interest method
(o)
Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement
Exemption has been taken from preparing a cashflow statement on the grounds that the company qualifies as
a small company.
(p)
Company status and members liability
The company is limited by guarantee. The members are the trustees, that is the commlttee as listed on page 2.
The liabillty in respect of the guarantee is £1 per member of the charity.
2. DEFICIT/SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR IS STATED AFTER CHARGING:
Accountancy Fees
Examination Fees
1,094
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
3. TRUSTEES
The trustees received no emoluments nor expenses during the period.
4. EMPLOYEES
Number of employees
The averageweekly number of persons employed by the company, excludlng trustees, during the year was:
2025.
2024
number
number
Managerial and administration
The remuneration paid to the employees was
Wages arid salaries
Pension contributions
31,165
2,062
31,952
1,525
33,227
33,477
No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: £nil). Pension costs are allocated to
activities in ,proportion to the related staffing costs Incurred and are charged to the relevant fund
when payable.
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures &
Fittings
TOTAL
COST
at l April 2024
Additions
4,800
4,800
at 31 March 2025
4,800
4,800
DEPRECIATION
at l April 2024
Charge for the Year
4,056
667
4,056
667
at 31 March 2025
4,723
4,723
NET BOOK VALUE
at 31 March 2025
77
77

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
6. RESTRICTED FUND GRANTS AND FEES
2025
2024
Funder - Cash for Kids (Family Support and activities for
children and young people)
The British Institute of Human Rights Communities
project co-designed and produced Human Rights
& Housing Guide for refugees and asylum seekers
in Northern Ireland
The Executive Office
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Migrant Centre Nl
Quarto Collective - Bryonie Reid
3,000
14,525
1,419
39,389
1,000
12,500
800
57,888
Total amounts received in year
58,107
72,413
Amount accrued at l April 2024
Amount deferred at l April 2024
(7,812)
20,795
(19,672)
25,456
Amount accrued at 31 March 2025
Amount deferred at 31 March 2025
12,884
(25,761)
7,812
(20,795)
Credit to Statement of Financfal Activitles
58,213
65,214
7. RESTRICTED FUNDS SUMMARY
Opening
Balance
Income/ Expendlture/
Credits
Transfers
Closing
Balance
Cash for Kids (Family Support and activities for
children and young people)
National Lottery Commty Grt (Comp Installation)
National Lottery (Integration)
The British Institute of Human Rights Communities
project co-designed and produced Human Rights
& Housing Guide for refugees and asylum seekers
in Northern Ireland
The Executive Office
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Migrant Centre NI
Quarto Collective - Bryonie Reid
National Lottery (Cost of Living)
3,989
(3,989)
360
307
1,295
(360)
(307)
(1,295)
44,461
1,000
2,863
800
3,804
(44,461)
(1,000)
(2,863)
(800)
(3,804)
58,880
(58,880)
8. DONATIONS
2025
2024
Black Santa
Common Knowledge Centre
Alliance for Choice
DFC
Lush
Sundry
3,400
820
2,127
1,500
120
100
560
Credit in Statement of Financial Activities
6,347
2,280
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
9. CAPITAL GRANTS
Included current liabilities Is an amount deferred in respect of grants received for the purchase
of fixed assets. Amounts received in respect of fixed asset purchases are matched with the related
depreciation charges and are therefore written off over the useful life of the asset concerned. The amount
deferred at 31 March 2025 was £77 (2024: £744) and amortised for the year, £667 (2024: £667).
10. RELATED PARTY
There were no related party transactions to note.
11. STATUTORY INFORMATION
Northern Ireland Refugees and Asylum Seekers Women Association is an unincorporated association.
The charity's CCNI charity reference can be found on the company information page.
The presentatlon currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling
£).
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