Fife Migrants Forum Trustees Annual Report and Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2014 Scottish Charity Number SC043053 Contact Address Fife Migrants Forum 36 Kirk Wynd Kirkcaldy KY1 1EH Current Trustees (Management Committee) Mr M. Dokurno Chair 28.03.12 Mr C. Mwando Treasurer 16.05.12 Ms. Violeta Ilendo Secretary 28.03.12 Mr. N Bendex 28.03.12 Mr. D. Flynn 28.11.12 Independent Examiner: Mrs Sandra Rimmer c/o Fife Voluntary Action Craig Mitchell House Flemington Road Glenrothes KY7 5QF Governing Document Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), the Forum was granted this charitable status by OSCR on 28th March 2012. It is governed by its constitution which was adopted on 19th June 2010. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting normally held in September. Under the forums constitution there must be no fewer than 3 and no more than 7 individuals. The Forum may co-opt up to 3 further individuals in an advisory or nonvoting capacity if it feels they would help fulfil the aims of the Forum.

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Charitable Purpose The purpose of the Forum is the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the promotion of religious or racial harmony, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability financial hardship or other disadvantage. Activities and Achievements Fife Migrants Forum has continued offering its services: Daily Advice Clinics, however those were

expanded and a number of new initiatives have been started such as Weekly Job Club, Weekly IT

classes, Weekly Outreach clinics in Cupar, Kingdom Credit Union Collection Point, Weekly Citizen

Advice and Rights Fife clinics and many other to reflect the changing nature of FMFs clientele.

Summary of Fife Migrants Forum activities during the reporting period April 2013 to March 2014

1154 Cases were handled and facilitated by our volunteers, and in 1043 of these the respective

clients were experiencing at least two barriers in accessing services while in 111 of them clients

faced at least three barriers from language, discrimination, isolation, lack of confidence, lack of

experience, immigration status or lack of information.

577 Of the cases featured language as a significant barrier, among other barriers leading to support

needs for most clients, while economic hardships resulting from lack of employment and job losses

were the underlying problem in the majority of the cases referred to partner organisations.

210 New clients were registered and total of 643 were supported through our various range of

services. Some clients made repeat contacts over multiple issues, while other had some of their

issues referred onto partner agencies.

156 referrals were made to third parties, 52% of the target of 300. This is mainly due to

competence of FMF staff to resolve issues and assist in-house, without creating the need to refer

further.

55 Clients participated in our series of client focus group workshops in which feedback on service

delivery was quite positive and encouraging. Among other positives, volunteer support and

mentoring of clients was immensely valued by the participants who felt that the empathy shown by

volunteers when dealing with their issues made them feel valued and gave them a sense of

belonging and purpose.

15 Categories of issues raised in these cases ranged from Housing, Children & Families,

Employment, Community Safety, Welfare Rights, Education & Training, and

Immigration/Visa/Asylum through to Financial Support/Advice. The highest were Employment

(342), Welfare Rights (278), Financial Support/Advice (172) and Housing (89).

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Fife Migrants Forum Statements of Receipts and Payment for the Year ended 31 March 2014

2014 2013

£ £

Receipts Note Unrestricted Restricted Total Total

Funds Funds

Donations & Sponsorship - - - 225

Grants 4 44,640 - 44,640 22,500

Bank Interest -

Miscellaneous 126 - 126 2,964

Total Receipts 44,766 44,766 25,689

Payments

Cost of Charitable Activities 5 43,519 - 43,519 25,325

Governance Costs 6 500 - 500 0

Total Payments 44,019 - 44,019 25,325

Surplus/(Deficit) for year 747 - 747 3,332

The notes on pages 7& 8 form an integral part of these accounts.

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Fife Migrants Forum Notes to the Accounts – For the Year Ended 31st March 2014

1. Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the Receipt & Payment basis.

2. Nature and Purpose of Funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Balance of these unrestricted funds at the year end is £1,382. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. The Forum had a balance of restricted funds carried forward from 2013 of £ 3,150 from Fife Community Safety Partnership Project.

3. Related Party Transactions Four trustees received a total of £265 in travel expenses in this financial year (£157– 2013).

4. Grants Received Unrestricted Funds

Restricted Funds

Total 2014

Total 2013

Fife Council 5,000

Scottish Community Foundation 2,000

Fairer Scotland Fund 27,000 - 27,000 9,500

Russell Trust Foundation Grant 1,000 Fairer Scotland Fund – Employability 5,000

Coalfields Regeneration Trust 5,310 - 5,310

Wise2Money 11,330 - 11,330

DWP 1,000 - 1,000

44,640 - 44,640 22,500

5. Cost of Charitable

Activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Total

Funds Funds 2014 2013

Rent 623 - 623 8,230

Bank Interest - - - 1

Computer Equipment 158 - 158 1,310

Postage and Stationery 856 - 856 397

Telephone 990 - 990 1,546

Training 159 - 159 1,274

Committee Expenses 265 - 265

Volunteer Expenses 676 - 676 1,560

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Launch Expenses 87 - 87 1,944

Salaries 36,358 - 36,358 6,852

Staff Travel 326 - 326

Miscellaneous 69 - 69 689

Insurance 633 - 633 743

Room Hire 348 - 348 -

Maintenance 529 - 529 -

Heat & Light 825 - 825 -

Professional Fees 221 - 221 -

Recruitment Costs 396 - 396 -

43,519 - 43,519 24,546

6. Governance Costs Accounts Preparation and I.E. 500 -

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Fife Migrants Forum

Fife International Centre 34-36 Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy KY1 1EH

T: 01592 642 927 or 01592 649 748 E: info@fifemigrantsforum.org.uk

Fife Migrants Forum Registered Charity Number SC043053

www.fifemigrantsforum.org.uk