REFUGEES WELCOME
Supporting refugees within the Cheshire East area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £35,097 and held unrestricted reserves of £35,097. The trustees' report notes a policy to hold six months of running costs in reserve, which the current balance appears to satisfy given the total expenditure of £41,778. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy is to hold 6 months running costs in reserve.” — page 4
Trustees
- Nicola Ann Campbellchair
- ANNE TOWERS
- Anthony James Smith
- David George Raines
- Mark Aston Buttle
- Paul Kinnersley Nixon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £39k | £42k |
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £49k | £30k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £30k |
| 31/12/2021 | £29k | £25k |
Common questions
Is REFUGEES WELCOME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £35,097 and held unrestricted reserves of £35,097. The trustees' report notes a policy to hold six months of running costs in reserve, which the current balance appears to satisfy given the total expenditure of £41,778. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds REFUGEES WELCOME?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REFUGEES WELCOME as a grant recipient include GOFUNDME.ORG.UK, WESTON-SUPER-MARE LIONS CLUB (CIO), CIVIC POWER FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOFUNDME.ORG.UK | FY2024 | £16k | Support the ESEA Community Fund |
| WESTON-SUPER-MARE LIONS CLUB (CIO) | FY2025 | £1k | |
| CIVIC POWER FUND | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 19/04/2021 | £341k | Resettlement Programme - Post Arrival Support |
| UK government | 19/04/2021 | £10k | Resettlement Programme - Post Arrival Support |
| UK government | 19/04/2021 | £385k | Resettlement Programme - Post Arrival Support |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £18k | Resettlement Programme - Post Arrival Support |