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FODI has over 800 asylum seekers in Sunderland, including 50 families.
As of March 2026, we had over 800 asylum seekers in Sunderland, including 50 families
Service · Metric statement · From Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
FODI runs bi-weekly drop-ins at Sunderland Minster, providing essential food and care packages.
Our bi-weekly drop-in at Sunderland Minster is always a busy place, providing essential food parcels, hygiene products, and care packages to our FODI community
Service · Procedural statement · From Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 4
FODI provides English classes since 2023 to reduce isolation and improve employment prospects.
FODI has been providing English classes since 2023. We have our own English teacher as well as a committed group of community and service user volunteers
Service · Policy statement · From Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 4
Homelessness remains a significant challenge for long-term asylum seekers and those granted refugee status.
For long term asylum seekers and those granted refugee status, particularly single men, homelessness remains a challenge that the local authority continues to tackle
Operational · Risk statement · From Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
The National Lottery has funded FODI for five years and Sir James Knott Trust for four years.
These supporters have praised FODI for the quality of its service. Also, we received funding from the Sunderland City Council, Community Foundation sponsored schemes, and other organisations
Financial · Funding statement · From Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
FODI's main funders are the National Lottery, Millionaire's Trust, and Sir James Knott Trust.
FODl's main funders are the National Lottery, Millionaire's Trust, and Sir James Knott Trust. These are the pri- mary supporters of FODI
Financial · Funding statement · From Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
FODI aims to improve mental health and well-being for asylum seekers in Sunderland.
We aim to improve the mental health and well-being of the asylum-seeking and refugee community in Sunder- land, reducing their social isolation and promoting their integration into the wider community
Service · Policy statement · From Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
Depreciation of computer hardware is calculated using the double depreciation method based on their residual values at the end of a 4-year period.
Depreciation of computer hardware is calculated using the double depreciation method based on their residual values at the end of a 4-year period.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Chat Youth Counselling — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 17
CHAT Youth Counselling agreed to receive £21,452 from the REACH Capacity & Demand fund.
Towards the end of the financial year it was agreed that CHAT should receive £21452 from the REACH Capacity & Demand, as targets for client sessions had been exceeded.
Financial · Funding statement · From Chat Youth Counselling — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 17
CHAT Youth Counselling received £28,500 in funding for the Access & Engagement Role.
In 2025-26, in addition to core funding from NHS and the 'Tier 2.5' funding from NCCG channeled through Service 6, funding of £ 28,500 was received for the Access & Engagement Role.
Financial · Funding statement · From Chat Youth Counselling — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 17
The CEO is committed to completing CPD and training as part of her registered status with BACP.
The CEO continues to complete CPD and training as part of her registered status with the BACP, as a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
Operational · Observational claim · From Chat Youth Counselling — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 9
Staff have benefitted from additional training hours provided by Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership.
This year, staff have benefitted from additional training hours (in addition to the required annual updates for Safeguarding and Child Protection), many are free and provided online by Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Operational · Observational claim · From Chat Youth Counselling — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 9
CHAT continues to offer additional counselling sessions beyond the initial proposed limit of 12 sessions for some young people due to increased risk and complexity of issues.
We have seen an increase of some young people needing additional session than the proposed 12 offered. This has been observed across REACH. Due to the risk of withdrawing support, CHAT have continued to offer additional sessions as required
Service · Commitment statement · From Chat Youth Counselling — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 7
CHAT has increased its counselling hours to meet the growing demand for mental health support among young people.
Additional counselling hours have been added to the service to meet this demand. This reflects the national trend for more young people seeking support for their mental health.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Chat Youth Counselling — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2026, page 7
A Spark in the Dark LTD spent £615,479 on resources during the year ending December 2025.
Total resources expended 615,479
Financial · Funding statement · From A Spark in the Dark LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 27
A Spark in the Dark LTD raised £606,076 from donations and legacies during the year ending December 2025.
Donations 606,076
Financial · Funding statement · From A Spark in the Dark LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 27
There were no related party transactions for the year ending December 2025.
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Financial · Funding statement · From A Spark in the Dark LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 26
A Spark in the Dark LTD had a net movement of funds of £-9,403 for the year ending December 2025.
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: At 01.01.25 £ Net movement in funds £ At 31.12.25 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 39,246 (9,403) 29,843
Financial · Funding statement · From A Spark in the Dark LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 25
The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as a company limited by guarantee.
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, and is therefore governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Governance · Procedural statement · From A Spark in the Dark LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
The trustees have established systems to manage strategic, business and operational risks.
The trustees confrm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to manage these risks. All applicable policies are up to date.
Governance · Procedural statement · From A Spark in the Dark LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15