FAMILY REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECT
Registered charity 1098825 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FRSP
We work with parents and other adults who have suffered the traumatising effects of war, torture and displacement. Through our work with refugees and people seeking asylum, we seek to improve their life chances and their mental health and wellbeing. We provide therapy, often with horticulture. We also offer practical support with benefits, education and housing matters.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on revenue activities of £39,274 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £193,343. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm that finances have been secure and free unrestricted liquid reserves increased to £129,656. The trustees are satisfied that the charity remains a going concern for a period in excess of twelve months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: National Lottery community fund (37% of income)
“National Lottery community fund 83,713”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of running costs (held: £130k)
“The Trustees aim is to build and sustain an equivalent of 3 months running costs to ensure liabilities are covered.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- NHS — “An NHS commissioned service under the Ashton, Wigan and Leigh CCG for individual refugee and asylum seeking clients, offering long term ther…” (source page)
- Ashton, Wigan and Leigh CCG — “An NHS commissioned service under the Ashton, Wigan and Leigh CCG for individual refugee and asylum seeking clients, offering long term ther…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- ERIC PETER FELLchair · trustee of 1 other charity
- Dr HELEN MARGARET McKENDRICK
- Dr Kit Oi Chung
- Emily Ross · trustee of 1 other charity
- KAREN JONASON
- ROBERT LESLIE WAUGH
- Ruth Alice Buchanan
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Knowsley · Liverpool City · Sefton · Wigan · Wirral
Income and spending
Common questions
Is FAMILY REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit on revenue activities of £39,274 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £193,343. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm that finances have been secure and free unrestricted liquid reserves increased to £129,656. The trustees are satisfied that the charity remains a going concern for a period in excess of twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FAMILY REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FAMILY REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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