EASTBOURNE NETWORX
Eastbourne Networx welcomes and supports refugees and immigrants in Eastbourne and the nearby locality, with no or little recourse to public funds. We are a voice for the individuals and families, supporting them at different agencies as required. Networx also supports families rehoused in the town on the Government Resettlement Programme.
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM AND THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS PARTICULARLY BY THE PROVISION OF LEGAL AND OTHER ADVICE.THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS LIVING (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) IN EAST SUSSEX AND THE SURROUNDING AREA .TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDANTSTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS IN NEED THEREOF SO AS TO ADVANCE THEM IN LIFE AND ASSIST THEM TO ADAPT WITHIN A NEW COMMUNITY.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL ABOUT THE ISSUES RELATING TO REFUGEES AND THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM .THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR WHO ARE REFUGEES, AND WHO RESIDE IN THE EAST SUSSEX AREA.THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT OF THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND IN PARTICULAR EAST SUSSEX, BY THE PROVISION OF VOCATIONAL AND SKILLS TRAINING, ADVICE AND SUPPORT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus for the year, adding to its balances and cash in the bank. The trustees report that they have sufficient finance to continue their work for another year and are confident in supporting vulnerable families. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The English lessons are delivered by a family member of A Reid who has played no part in the selection process nor any decision regarding this project or arising from it.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2025
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £30,800 — grants £30,800 (2); 56% of the £54,626 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2024
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £30,000 — grants £30,000 (1); 72% of the £41,406 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2023
- Volunteers: 24
- Government income: £32,500 — grants £32,500 (2); 44% of the £73,177 total gross income on the same return
Funders the charity credits
- Victoria Baptist Church
- Berwick Benefice
- Alfriston Church
Trustees
- ANNA ALICE REIDchair
- Anthony Mottram
- BRUCE BIRD
- JANET MOTTRAM
- Keith Pamphilon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £55k | £54k |
| 31/05/2024 | £41k | £55k |
| 31/05/2023 | £73k | £47k |
| 31/05/2022 | £24k | £25k |
| 31/05/2021 | £41k | £32k |
Common questions
Is EASTBOURNE NETWORX financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus for the year, adding to its balances and cash in the bank. The trustees report that they have sufficient finance to continue their work for another year and are confident in supporting vulnerable families. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EASTBOURNE NETWORX?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EASTBOURNE NETWORX as a grant recipient include GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION, JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST, Berwick PCC, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION | FY2022 | £6k | |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Social welfare |
| Berwick PCC | FY2025 | £2k | Donations to Networx Eastbourne |
| Berwick PCC | FY2022 | £1k | |
| Berwick PCC | FY2023 | £1k | Funds raised for third party charities |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Providing food vouchers to families in need for winter months when food donations from supermarkets have dried up. |
| Berwick PCC | FY2024 | £156 | payment (Christmas Collection) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £10k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THEPAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S WELLINGTON SOMERSET | 1 | £388 |
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- REFUGEE AND MIGRANT NETWORK SUTTON
- TAUNTON WELCOMES REFUGEES
- TONBRIDGE WELCOMES REFUGEES
- RURAL REFUGEE NETWORK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTBOURNE NETWORX | £55k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEE AND MIGRANT NETWORK SUTTON | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAUNTON WELCOMES REFUGEES | £40k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TONBRIDGE WELCOMES REFUGEES | £11k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RURAL REFUGEE NETWORK | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |