BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE
We work with individuals and agencies to improve the quality of life and promote the physical, social and mental well being of asylum seekers and refugees who live, work or study in England and Wales, helping to reduce health inequalities, social exclusion and poverty. We enable our beneficiaries to access their full potential as equal participants in UK life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned a deficit of £56,187 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves of £243,784 were maintained at year-end, which is above the stated policy target of three months' operating expenditure (£218,348). The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee (2024 - no) employee received remuneration of more than £60,000.” — page 30
“One employee (2024 - no) employee received remuneration of more than £60,000.” — page 30
“The NCG Policy for free reserves is 3 months of operating expenditure. Our 3-month operating expenditure at March 2025 is £218,348. At March 2025, the charity had free unrestricted reserves of £243,784” — page 13
Funders the charity credits
- GSK
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Sanjiv Ahluwaliachair
- Antonina Lagun
- Dr Penelope Anne Trafford
- Esmond Sidney Rosen
- Fanta Sheriff
- Fariba Salehi-Kellaway
- Geethawathy Thirusaba-Nathan
- Niks Kolosnicins
- Sanja Dujmovic Potnar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £817k | £873k |
| 31/03/2024 | £891k | £848k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.0m | £979k |
| 31/03/2022 | £895k | £903k |
| 31/03/2021 | £782k | £761k |
Common questions
Is BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned a deficit of £56,187 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves of £243,784 were maintained at year-end, which is above the stated policy target of three months' operating expenditure (£218,348). The auditors confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE as a grant recipient include THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £42k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2022 | £31k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2023 | £31k | Church & Communities Programme |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | the NCG Youth Wellbeing Summer Programme |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY | FY2024 | £1k | Mission Allocation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY | FY2022 | £1k | Mission Allocation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FINCHLEY | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 17/04/2024 | £104k | Grant to Barnet Refugee Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2022 | £10k | Let's Hybrid |
| City Bridge Foundation | 01/02/2022 | £102k | Grant to BRS |
| The Mercers' Company | 01/07/2021 | £61k | Grant to Barnet Refugee Service |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 07/10/2020 | £50k | COVID-19 - Barnet Refugee Service |
| Greater London Authority | 01/01/2020 | £150k | Barnet Refugee Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2019 | £500k | Barnet Refugee Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | New Place |
| City Bridge Foundation | 07/09/2018 | £143k | Grant to BRS |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/04/2017 | £15k | A grant to Barnet Refugee Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2015 | £498k | Lifting the Bar Project |
| City Bridge Foundation | 18/07/2012 | £93k | Grant to BRS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2011 | £10k | BRStarz |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2005 | £208k | Enable Refugees and Asylum seekers to use services within the community. |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £180k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 3 | £45k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £11k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 2 | £5k |
| The Marks Family Charitable Trust | 1 | — |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, FORMBY | 1 | — |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £593k |
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £386k |
Charities like this
- REFUGEASE
- BRISTOL REFUGEE RIGHTS
- REFUGEES AT HOME
- COMMUNITY BARNET
- BARNET CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- BARNET CARERS CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNET REFUGEE SERVICE | £817k | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEASE | £300k | — | 0 | below | 75.5% | noted |
| BRISTOL REFUGEE RIGHTS | £988k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEES AT HOME | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY BARNET | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARNET CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | £1.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |