Refugee Women Connect
Registered charity 1113574 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MERSEYSIDE ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES PRE AND POST-NATAL SUPPORT GROUP
Refugee Women Connect, previously known as MRANG, is set up to support women asylum-seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking. We run an extensive outreach programme with weekly drop-ins where women can access a range of emotional and practical support and activities. We run an additional support group for perinatal women and a self-esteem support group. We also offer one-to-one casework.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Economic/community Development/employment · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £116,997 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves of £355,691. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves of £215,335 exceed the stated policy target of covering four months' running costs and other commitments. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Charitable activities (78% of income)
“Total income for the year was £512,474 (2024: £344,280) of which £401,085 (2024: £270,798) related to funding for projects upon which restrictions are placed.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: four months' running costs (held: £215k)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves at a level to cover redundancy provision, lease commitments and four months' running costs should no further funding be received.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Refugee Women Connect (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~6.5 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Halton · Knowsley · Liverpool City · Sefton · St Helens · Warrington
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Refugee Women Connect financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £116,997 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total reserves of £355,691. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves of £215,335 exceed the stated policy target of covering four months' running costs and other commitments. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Refugee Women Connect?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Refugee Women Connect as a grant recipient include THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
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