ISLINGTON REFUGEE FORUM
A refugee led independent charity works to improve life of Islington refugees by bringing together refugee community organisations,service providers and bodies to promote dialogue and partnership. Strengthens refugee community organisations so that they can empower their communities Provides informative meeting events, up-to-date information on funding sources,training and capacity building
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £73,020, with the trustees having converted their entire unrestricted fund into an emergency reserve to meet potential income shortfalls. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and adequate to support operations for the medium term. The charity reported a net surplus of £4,388 for the year ended March 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have reviewed its free reserve policy and have turned its entire unrestricted fund into an emergency reserve to enable Islington Refugee Forum to meet its obligations in the event of a shortfall in income or sudden upturn in expenditure.”
Trustees
- Gulala Ali Bakirchair
- Dulchat Abbas
- Raphael Andrews
- Salna Rajabu Abdallah
- Sheu Kayode Olaoye Mr
- Wezenet Ghebreselasse Haile
- Yussuf Ahmed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £49k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £45k |
| 31/03/2021 | £85k | £51k |
Common questions
Is ISLINGTON REFUGEE FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £73,020, with the trustees having converted their entire unrestricted fund into an emergency reserve to meet potential income shortfalls. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and adequate to support operations for the medium term. The charity reported a net surplus of £4,388 for the year ended March 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ISLINGTON REFUGEE FORUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ISLINGTON REFUGEE FORUM as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF RICHARD CLOUDESLEY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF RICHARD CLOUDESLEY | FY2022 | £2k | Health and Welfare - Development and Support Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 19/04/2024 | £73k | Grant to Islington Refugee and Migrant Forum (IRMF) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2018 | £10k | Refugee Women into Employment or Enterprise |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2016 | £7k | Refugee Week Celebration |