REFUGEES AT HOME
For the public benefit the prevention or relief of poverty of refugees, those seeking asylum and their dependants in the United Kingdom, in particular but not exclusively by:- facilitating the provision of accommodation by members of the public;- the provision of financial assistance; and- the provision of practical assistance.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £850,241 at the end of the year, which the trustees note equates to twelve months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £114,362 for the year, driven by significant growth in donations and grants. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties related to going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In October 2023, the trustees changed the charity's reserves policy from holding nice months' reserves to holding six months' reserves.” — page 9
“In the year ended 31 December 2024 the charity received unrestricted donations totalling £2,400 (2023: £3,050) from the following trustees: · Sara Nathan: £2,400” — page 30
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lauren Scott MBE — Chief Executive Officer
- Carly Whyborn — Chief Operating Officer and interim Chief Executive Officer
- Daniel Gerring — Chair of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Daniel James Gerringchair
- Clare Bolton
- Jonathan Burdett
- Magid El-Amin
- Matthew Blacker
- Oliver Bethell
- Rebecca Lisa Ines del Tufo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £523k | £835k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £729k |
| 31/12/2021 | £323k | £234k |
| 31/12/2020 | £408k | £202k |
Common questions
Is REFUGEES AT HOME financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £850,241 at the end of the year, which the trustees note equates to twelve months of operating expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £114,362 for the year, driven by significant growth in donations and grants. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties related to going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sedulo Audit Limited.
Who funds REFUGEES AT HOME?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REFUGEES AT HOME as a grant recipient include THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION, THE TOLKIEN TRUST, THE SENECA TRUST, THE EMMANUEL KAYE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2024 | £436k | Refugees at Home - increasing reach; deepening impact |
| Crowdfunder | 04/10/2022 | £20k | Local Action Fund |
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/03/2022 | £50k | A grant to Refugees at Home |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2021 | £10k | Placement Coordinator for Refugees at Home |
| A B Charitable Trust | 09/01/2020 | £15k | A grant to Refugees at Home |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 3 | £37k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER, FORMBY | 1 | — |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | 1 | £621k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £338k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £292k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £171k |
| SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE | 1 | £109k |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | 1 | £78k |
Charities like this
- ASYLUM WELCOME
- Migrant Help
- BRAYATEE KURDISH COMMUNITY
- REFUGEASE
- REFUGEE ROOTS
- SUPPORTING HOMELESS, ASSISTING REFUGEES EVERYWHERE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REFUGEES AT HOME | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ASYLUM WELCOME | £1.6m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Migrant Help | £69.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAYATEE KURDISH COMMUNITY | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REFUGEASE | £300k | — | 0 | below | 75.5% | noted |
| REFUGEE ROOTS | £326k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |