DEVON AND CORNWALL REFUGEE SUPPORT
To provide1 advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in Devon and Cornwall2 Signposting to solicitors to conduct AS appeals3 Free food parcels to destitute ASRs4 Free clothing5 Internet suite6 A social meeting place for ASRs7 Arranging English and other courses8 Talks to educate public in ASR issues9 Activities to promote health and fitness among ASRs
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £76,014 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £666,017. Unrestricted reserves stood at £188,927, which the trustees state is in line with their policy target of three months of operating costs. The organization is growing its staff and services, supported by diversified income streams including a new legal aid contract.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy remains unchanged with 3 months of operating costs needed to be available in the event of a closure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Andrew Eccleston
- Annabelle Mascott
- Azeb Mengisteab
- Edward Charles Lees
- JANE BARKES
- Lenka Reznik-Zelenkova
- Rosemary Brennan
- Sana Murrani
- Verity Meeson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £424k | £501k |
| 31/12/2023 | £466k | £329k |
| 31/12/2022 | £219k | £216k |
| 31/12/2021 | £307k | £240k |
| 31/12/2020 | £189k | £187k |
Common questions
Is DEVON AND CORNWALL REFUGEE SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £76,014 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £666,017. Unrestricted reserves stood at £188,927, which the trustees state is in line with their policy target of three months of operating costs. The organization is growing its staff and services, supported by diversified income streams including a new legal aid contract. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DEVON AND CORNWALL REFUGEE SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DEVON AND CORNWALL REFUGEE SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION, PLYMOUTH VCSE, THE THOMAS WALL TRUST, JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS, CIVIC POWER FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £75k | Grants & Donations |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £26k | Grants |
| PLYMOUTH VCSE | FY2023 | £5k | Grant disbursement |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| PLYMOUTH VCSE | FY2024 | £4k | NAVCA Cost of Living |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | FY2025 | £3k | Infrastructure - National |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | FY2024 | £1k | |
| PLYMOUTH VCSE | FY2023 | £500 | Grant disbursement |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/01/2026 | £30k | A grant to Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support (DCRS) |
| Sport England | 05/12/2025 | £9k | Befriending-for-fitness |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 27/03/2024 | £6k | Activities at Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support |
| UK government | 27/03/2024 | £6k | ALB-Sport England-Activities at Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2023 | £500k | Developing ASR services throughout Devon & Cornwall |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £22k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | A.R.E Home |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/06/2022 | £10k | A grant to Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support |
| A B Charitable Trust | 14/06/2021 | £10k | A grant to Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support |
| UK government | 15/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| A B Charitable Trust | 02/07/2020 | £10k | A grant to Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2019 | £335k | Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support |
| Sport England | 14/11/2018 | £10k | Developing sport at DCRS |
| A B Charitable Trust | 15/10/2018 | £10k | A grant to Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support |
| A B Charitable Trust | 04/07/2017 | £5k | A grant to Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/10/2015 | £10k | Advocacy and Destitution Relief |
| A B Charitable Trust | 29/04/2014 | £10k | Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2011 | £10k | DCRS Internet Suite Regeneration Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2010 | £346k | DCRSC Community Engagement Project |