NOMAD - NATIONS OF MIGRATION AWAKENING THE DIASPORA
We work mainly but not exclusively with young people around 14-25 years old from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Together we support each other, have fun, instill confidence and self belief, develop individuals and the community to ultimately bridge the gaps between communities and allow a more authentic form of integration.
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THE OBJECTS FOR THE CIO CHARITY NOMAD ARE STATED AS FOLLOWS: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (PRIMARILY BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) WHO ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN LONDON AND ACROSS THE UK AS A RESULT OF BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, WAR OR CIVIL DISTURBANCE, PUBLIC CALAMITY (INCLUDING FAMINE, EARTHQUAKE OR PESTILENCE), THE IMMEDIATE OR CONTINUING EFFECTS OF LACK OF NATURAL OR OTHER RESOURCES OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF POVERTY, DISTRESS, SUFFERING AND OPPRESSION IN THEIR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN BY PROVIDING ADVICE, SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING THEM IN LIFE AND HELPING THEM BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING THEIR EDUCATION AND LEARNING IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE USE OF THE ARTS;(C) PREVENTING OR RELIEVING THEIR POVERTY INCLUDING FINANCIAL NEED, HARDSHIP, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING, AND RELIEVING THE EFFECTS OF OPPRESSION;(D) PROMOTING THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL GOOD HEALTH AND WELLBEING;(E) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT; AND(F) PROVIDING OR SUPPORTING THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £84,017 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £79,330 to £56,501. Cash at bank decreased significantly from £126,748 to £59,576, while total funds of the charity fell from £124,596 to £56,501. The trustees report a year of growth and consolidation, noting that the organization has strengthened its internal structures and partnerships to become more sustainable.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Ahmed Abdinur Sheikh
- Ayan Aden
- Dr Cecil David Leo Reid PhD FRCP
- Oluremi Oladunjoye Abati
- Pamela Jane Fitzpatrick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £134k | £218k |
| 31/03/2024 | £197k | £124k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £162k |
| 31/03/2022 | £165k | £110k |
| 31/03/2021 | £135k | £109k |
Common questions
Is NOMAD - NATIONS OF MIGRATION AWAKENING THE DIASPORA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £84,017 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £79,330 to £56,501. Cash at bank decreased significantly from £126,748 to £59,576, while total funds of the charity fell from £124,596 to £56,501. The trustees report a year of growth and consolidation, noting that the organization has strengthened its internal structures and partnerships to become more sustainable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NOMAD - NATIONS OF MIGRATION AWAKENING THE DIASPORA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NOMAD - NATIONS OF MIGRATION AWAKENING THE DIASPORA as a grant recipient include PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £70k | Youth Fund Follow-On Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2025 | £20k | Nomad youth council- creative campaign |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2025 | £425k | Xasoos |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £19k | Nomad ARC Inspire youth sessions |
| UK government | 26/08/2020 | £44k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £10k | #SAYMORE |
| UK government | 07/01/2019 | £10k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2018 | £10k | The Unwritten Tales Of The Tongue Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2016 | £10k | #Discover |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £225k |
| DISRUPT FOUNDATION | 2 | £254k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 2 | £171k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £20k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 2 | £14k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 2 | £9k |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | 1 | £410k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £280k |
Charities like this
- MIGRANTS ORGANISE LTD
- NOMAD OPENING DOORS
- THE NORTH OF ENGLAND REFUGEE SERVICE LIMITED
- MIGRATEFUL
- Refugee and Migrant Justice
- EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOMAD - NATIONS OF MIGRATION AWAKENING THE DIASPORA | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIGRANTS ORGANISE LTD | £1.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| NOMAD OPENING DOORS | £745k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTH OF ENGLAND REFUGEE SERVICE LIMITED | £529k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIGRATEFUL | £1.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Refugee and Migrant Justice | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |