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2025-05-31-accounts

Moray Supports Migrants and Refugees Registered Charity No.: SC049341 Annual Report for 2024-2025

1. Introduction

Moray Supports Migrants and Refugees is committed to providing support to migrants and refugees in the Moray region. Our mission is to facilitate their integration into the community, ensure access to essential services, and promote cultural understanding and acceptance.

1.1 Annual General Meeting 2023-2024

Last year the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Moray Supports Migrants and Refugees was held on 27 June 2024 with both in-person and online attendance. The minutes from the previous AGM, held on 30 March 2023, were unanimously approved. The annual report for 2023-2024, highlighting key activities and future strategies, was presented and received full approval. The finance report for 2023-2024 was also approved. Three trustees retired from the Board and were thanked for their service. The AGM concluded with appreciation expressed to all attendees and outgoing trustees.

1.2 Board Activities and Updates

At the initial meeting of the new Board, new trustees were appointed, and office bearers were elected unanimously. and were appointed as new trustees. The election of office bearers saw as Chair, as Vice Chair, as Treasurer, and as Secretary. The Board decided to focus on the following initiatives moving forward:

1.3 Financial Updates

The verification of the 2023-24 accounts has been completed, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial management. This, along with the Annual Report for 2023-24

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has been reported to OSCR, the Office of Scottish Charity Regulator, in line with their requirements.

Moray Supports Migrants and Refugees (MSMR) has secured generous funding to support its initiatives. Recently, the organization received £1,200 from the Moray Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund, which will be used to enhance their ESOL project. Additionally, MSMR received a £200 donation from the New Scots Learning Exchange, recognizing their valuable contributions. The Board has also explored additional funding sources to further sustain and expand their support for migrants and refugees in the Moray region.

The current financial balance as of 31 May 2025 (financial year end) stands at £1976.04, of which £802.54 are restricted funds. Forms have been completed to update bank signatories. This proactive approach highlights MSMR's commitment to maintaining robust financial health and effectively utilizing resources to fulfil their charitable purposes.

2. Key Activities over the Past Year

2.1 Policies Updates

This year, we successfully developed four new policies: Quality Assurance, Modern Slavery, Lone Working, and Conflict of Interest. Additionally, we updated two existing policies, bringing our total to eight comprehensive policies, all of which are accessible on the Charity Website. Our policies are reviewed and updated on a rolling two-year programme, thus ensuring practical implementation and the development of necessary supporting procedures.

The Board conducted a thorough review of the Safeguarding Policy, identifying the need for updates related to working with vulnerable groups and PVG requirements. The Equality and Diversity Policy was also reviewed, and while no changes were necessary, a monitoring section was added to enhance its effectiveness. In Addition, completed policies now include Health & Safety, Data Protection, Conflict of Interest/Code of Conduct, Quality Assurance, Modern Slavery and Lone Worker.

In preparation for the PVG scheme becoming a legal requirement from 1 April 2025, a review of the requirements and the work of MSMR was undertaken. This proactive

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approach ensures our compliance with legal standards and reinforces our commitment to safeguarding and equality within the organization.

2.2 Volunteers Training

The volunteer application process has been successfully implemented. We currently have 14 active volunteers, including trustees who contribute their time. A comprehensive process has been developed for applications and obtaining references to meet health and safety and governance requirements. We are continually seeking additional volunteers to expand and enhance our work.

A training session was conducted for 9 volunteers and 5 trustees, highlighting our commitment to ongoing development despite the challenges of coordinating schedules. Training remains a priority, and we hope to develop this further in the coming year to ensure our volunteers are well-equipped to support our initiatives.

2.3 Language Classes

The ESOL project has made significant strides, with new classes being established. MSMR has successfully collaborated with the Moray Council and Moray College to organize and provide English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) classes for Afghan women in Elgin. The Afghan refugee women have reported steady improvement in their English skills, thanks to the dedicated efforts of MSMR ESOL volunteers who provide regular homework and build motivational relationships.

The feedback from the Afghan women attending these classes has been extremely positive, highlighting the effectiveness of conducting ESOL sessions in their homes. They enjoy sharing their experiences with their family back in Afghanistan. This underscores the importance of celebrating learning achievements and maintaining connections with loved ones abroad. The women have often expressed that their English skills are improving more quickly due to the support of MSMR ESOL volunteers, who help them develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills through weekly homework assignments.

A positive outcome of the ESOL classes is that the Afghan women have been encouraged to attend the ‘Warm Space’ in Elgin where they get an opportunity to practice their spoken English and interact with others in the local community.

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In addition, MSMR is working alongside the Moray Council resettlement team to exploring ways to provide additional language classes outside Elgin to meet the needs of more rural communities. These classes are designed to enhance the communication skills and employability of all participants.

Furthermore, MSMR, in collaboration with the Moray Council, Moray College, and the Community ESOL Coordinator, is moving forward in establishing ESOL classes in Forres with experienced volunteer tutors recruited. These classes will be highly effective in addressing the needs of migrants and refugees in Forres, who previously faced challenges in attending classes at Moray College in Elgin.

Several individual, who are currently taking English lessons, have expressed a desire to increase their attendance from once to twice per week. This indicates that the sessions provided by MSMR are beneficial and that there is a demand for more frequent sessions.

2.3 Mentoring Programme

The mentoring project has continued to make progress. The charity has established a framework for a sustainable future mentoring programme which has been initiated in a modest manner. Most of the individuals being mentored emerge from needs identified through ESOL classes. Mentoring has improved their knowledge of how to access further and higher education and given them the confidence in applying for jobs that they would not otherwise have considered.

2.4. Community Engagement and Feedback

The board received an update on the Outfit Moray activity days, which included a cave and shore walk organized for Afghan children on 22 February 2025. Translated information letters and consent forms were distributed, with the Project Assistant for the resettlement team assisting in their completion. For Ukrainian children, the Assistant Project Officer for the resettlement team has coordinated with families to select their preferred activities. It is planned for this activity to be undertaken early in the summer.

Activity days were organized in collaboration with Outfit Moray, providing valuable engagement opportunities for Afghan and Ukrainian children and their families. These events have been instrumental in fostering community connections and offering enriching experiences for the participants.

Additionally, a representative from MSMR was invited to speak at the New Scots Learning Exchange, an event attended by 26 participants from across rural Scotland. The feedback

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on the work of MSMR from participants was very positive, and MSMR received a £200 donation in recognition of their contribution to the event.

3. Key Achievements in 2024-2025

1. Successful AGM and Board Activities

2. Financial Success

3. Project Advancements

4. Volunteer Engagement

5. Community and Policy Development

6. New Initiatives

4. Future Strategy and Opportunities

Building on the significant achievements of 2024-2025, Moray Supports Migrants and Refugees (MSMR) is poised to further its impact in the community. Our future strategy will

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focus on expanding our successful ESOL and mentoring projects, ensuring that more migrants and refugees can benefit from these essential services. We aim to expand ESOL classes to the Forres and Buckie areas, addressing the needs of both urban and rural communities. Additionally, we will continue to develop our mentoring programme, leveraging the experience gained to support personal development for our clients. This strategic focus will enhance the integration and employability of migrants and refugees in Moray.

To sustain and grow our initiatives, we will actively seek additional funding sources and partnerships. The financial success achieved this year, including securing £1,200 from the Moray Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund and a £200 donation from the New Scots Learning Exchange, provides a strong foundation for future endeavours. We will also prioritize volunteer engagement by expanding our volunteer base and enhancing training programs to ensure our volunteers are well-equipped to support our mission. Furthermore, we will continue to update our policies and resources, maintaining a high standard of governance and community service. By embracing these opportunities, MSMR will continue to foster cultural understanding, community cohesion, and support for migrants and refugees in the Moray region.

7. Conclusion

2024-25 has been a year of establishing and finding our niche so that we can best meet the needs of migrants in Moray. We are proud of the progress made and remain committed to our mission of supporting and empowering migrants and refugees. We thank our partners, volunteers, and supporters for their unwavering dedication and look forward to continuing our impactful work in the coming year.

MSMR Chair on behalf of the Trustees

27th June 2025

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Moray Supports Migrants and Refugees

SC049341

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For the period
from
01
Day
Period start date
06
2024
Month
Year
to Day
31
Period end date
Month
05
Year
2025
Section A Statement of receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Expendable
endowment
funds
Permanent
endowment
funds
Total funds
current period
Total funds last
period
Total funds last
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 2 **267 ** 2 2 2 **267 ** 355
Legacies - - - -
Grants 1 1 1,200 1 1 1 1,200 4,750
Receipts from fundraisingactivities - - - -
Gross tradingreceipts - - - -
Income from investments other than
land and buildings - - - -
Rents from land & buildings - - - -
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities - - - -
- - - -
A1 Sub total A1 Sub total 267 267 1,200 1,200 1,200 - - - - - - 1,467 1,467 1,467 1,467 1,467 5,105
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
A2 Sub total -
Total receipts 267
~~—~~
-
1,200
-
1,200
-
1,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,467
-
-
-
1,467
-
-
-
1,467
-
-
-
1,467
1,467 -
5,105
A3 Payments
Expenses for fundraising activities - - - -
Gross trading payments - - - -
Investment management costs - - - -
Payments relating directly to charitable Payments relating directly to charitable
activities 2 **264 ** 2 2 2,619 2 2 2 2,883 2,529
Grants and donations
- - - -
Governance costs:
- - - -
Audit / independent examination - - - -
Preparation of annual accounts - - - -
Legal costs - - - -
Other Other Other
- - - -
- - - -
**A3 Sub total ** 264 264 2,619 2,619 2,619 - - - - - - 2,883 2,883 2,883 2,883 2,883 2,529
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets
-
Purchase of investments
-
A4 Sub total -
-
-
-
-
-
Total payments 264
2,619
-
-
2,883
2,529
~~—__====~~
Net receipts / (payments)
A5 Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (deficit) for year
3
1,419)
(
-
-
1,416)
(
2,576
-
3
1,419)
(
-
-
1,416)
(
2,576
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Section B Statement of balances

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees
on behalf of all the trustees
B3 Other assets
B5 Contingent liabilities
B4 Liabilities
B1 Cash funds
B2 Investments
Details Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
1,171
3
Restricted funds
to nearest £
Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £
Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £
Total current
period
to nearest £
Total last period
to nearest £
Cash and bank balances at start of year 2,221 3,392 816
Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and
payments account
1,419)
(
1,416)
(
2,576
-
-
Cash and bank balances at end of year
(Agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
1,174 802 - - 1,976 3,392
-
-

-

-

-

-
Fund to which asset belongs Market valuation
to nearest £
Last year
to nearest £
Details Fund to which asset belongs Total
Cost (if available)
to nearest £
-
-
Current value (if
available)
to nearest £
Last year
to nearest £
Details Total
Fund to which l
-
-

-
iability relates Amount due
to nearest £
Last year
to nearest £
Details Fund to which l Total
iability relates
- -
Amount due
(estimate)
to nearest £
Last year
to nearest £
Signature* Print Name Total -
-
Date of
approval
19 February 2026
19 February 2026

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Section C Notes to the Accounts

C3a Trustee remuneration
C4a Trustee expenses
C6 Other information
C5 Transactions with trustees
and connected persons
C4b Trustee expenses -
details
C1 Nature and purpose of
funds(may be stated on
analysis of funds worksheets)
C2 Grants
C3b Trustee remuneration -
details
Type of activity or project supported Individual /
institution
Number of grants
made
£
Total -
If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to
a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b)
Authority under which paid £
If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross
(otherwise complete section 4b)
this box x
Nature of transaction Number of
trustees
£

Nature of relationship
Transaction
amount (£)
Balance
outstanding at
period end (£)

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Additional analysis (1)

Analysis of receipts and payments

1 Donations

1 Donations
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
267
-
Restricted funds
to nearest £
Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £
Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £
Total current
period
to nearest £
267
-
-
-
Total last period
to nearest £
Unspecified donations from individuals 267 267 250
Fundraising by SpeysideHighSchool - - 105
-
-
Total
2 Grants
267 - - - 267 355
-
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
Restricted funds
to nearest £
- - -
Total current
period
to nearest £
-
Total last period
to nearest £
tsiMoray - Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund 1,200 1,200 -
Migrant Help - - 4,750
-
-
Total
-
-
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities
- 1,200 1,200 4,750
-
Restricted funds
to nearest £
Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £
Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
Total current
period
to nearest £
-
Total last period
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total - - - - - -
- - - - - -

4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
30
-
184
50
-
-
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
30
-
184
50
-
-
Restricted funds
to nearest £
Expendable
endowment
funds
to nearest £
Permanent
endowment
funds
to nearest £
Total current
period
to nearest £
1,231
240
700
625
87
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total current
period
to nearest £
1,231
240
700
625
87
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total last period
to nearest £
TeachingResources 30 1,201 1,231 157
Room Hire for Teaching
Health & Wellness Support
Website & IT
Insurance
MinibusTransportHire
- 240 240 -
184 516 700 1,800
50 575 625 200
- 87 87 84
- - - 288
-
-
-
-
-
Total 264 2,619 - - 2,883 2,529
- - - - - -

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Additional analysis (2)
Receipts
5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds
Unrestricted
fund 1 - enter
name of fund
below
Support of our
charitable
activities
Unrestricted
fund 2 - enter
name of fund
below
Unrestricted
fund 3 - enter
name of fund
below
Unrestricted
fund 4 - enter
name of fund
below
Total
unrestricted
funds
Total
unrestricted
funds last period
Donations 267 267 355
Legacies -
Grants -
Receiptsfrom fundraising activities -
Grosstradingreceipts -
Incomefrom investments other than land and buildings -
Rentsfrom land & buildings -
Gross receipts from other charitable activities -
Sub total
Receipts from asset & investment sales
267 - - - 267 355
-
Proceedsfromsale of fixed assets -
Proceeds from sale of investments -
Sub total
Total receipts
Payments
- - - - - -
267 - - - 267 355
-
Expenses for fundraisingactivities -
Gross trading payments -
Investment management costs -
Payments relatingdirectlyto charitable activities 264 264 -
Grants and donations -
Governance costs: -
Audit / independent examination -
Preparation of annual accounts -
Legal costs -
-
-
Sub total
Payments relating to asset and investment
movements
264 - - - 264 -
-
Purchases of fixed assets -
Purchase of investments -
Sub total
Total payments
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (deficit) for year
- - - - - -
-
264 - - - 264 -
-
3 - - - 3 355
-
3 - - - 3 355
-

Nature and purpose of funds

Support of our charitable activities

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Additional analysis (3)

6 Breakdown of restricted funds

6 Breakdown of restricted funds
Receipts Restricted fund
1 - enter name of
fund below
Restricted fund
2 - enter name of
fund below
Migrant Help
Restricted fund
3 - enter name of
fund below
Restricted fund
4 - enter name of
fund below
Total restricted
funds
Total restricted
funds last
period
tsiMoray -
Community
Mental Health &
Wellbeing Fund
Donations -
Legacies -
Grants 1,200 1,200 4,750
Receiptsfrom fundraising activities -
Grosstradingreceipts -
Incomefrom investments other than land and buildings -
Rentsfrom land & buildings -
Gross receipts from other charitable activities -
Sub total
Receipts from asset & investment sales
1,200 - - - 1,200 4,750
-
Proceedsfromsale of fixed assets -
Proceeds from sale of investments -
Sub total
Total receipts
Payments
- - - - - -
1,200 - - - 1,200 4,750
-
Expenses for fundraisingactivities -
Gross trading payments -
Investment management costs -
Payments relatingdirectlyto charitable activities 398 2,221 2,619 2,529
Grants and donations -
Governance costs: -
Audit / independent examination -
Preparation of annual accounts -
Legal costs -
-
-
Sub total
Payments relating to asset and investment
movements
398 2,221 - - 2,619 2,529
-
Purchases of fixed assets -
Purchase of investments -
Sub total
Total payments
Net receipts / (payments)
Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (deficit) for year
- - - - - -
-
398 2,221 - - 2,619 2,529
-
802 2,221)
(
- - 1,419)
(
2,221
-
802 2,221)
(
- - 1,419)
(
2,221
-
Nature andpurpose of funds
Support of our charitable activities

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Independent examiner’s report on the accounts
Report to the Charity name ;
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number | (049341 — _
On the accounts of the Period startdate Period end date |
charity for the period Day | Month Year Day | Month | Year
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and examiner Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees
consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations
does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section
44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts
examiner's statement Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept 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 seeks
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, | do
not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s __|n the course of my my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that
statement disclosed on the attached page”]
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and
Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and ,
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
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Independent examiner’s __|n the course of my my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that statement disclosed on the attached page”]

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