REFUGEE ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT, LANCASTER (RAIS)
We provide advocacy, information and support to refugees and asylum seekers in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £20,637 at the year end, exceeding the stated policy target of £7,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with income of £115,068 against expenses of £66,845. The trustees have a plan to further double the reserves over the next twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“We have decided that the annual reserves should be increased by £1000 to £7000 to cover any possible contractual debts.” — page 23
Trustees
- Matthew MacDonaldchair
- Anas Radwan Allababedy
- Andrew Nicholson
- Jennifer Maclennan
- John Chell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £115k | £67k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £40k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £22k |
Common questions
Is REFUGEE ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT, LANCASTER (RAIS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £20,637 at the year end, exceeding the stated policy target of £7,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with income of £115,068 against expenses of £66,845. The trustees have a plan to further double the reserves over the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2023 | £10k | Adapting our asylum seeker services for the new reality |