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Borderlands (south West) LTD

Also known as: Borderlands

Borderlands provides a welcoming community which supports asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol "from exclusion to belonging". We offer a social space, practical support, food, mentoring, English classes, wellbeing activities/trips and outreach support for new arrivals, all guided by our values of Warmth, Connection, Dignity and Respect. Over 100 volunteers play a major role delivering our work.

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Activities & Mission

Borderlands provides a welcoming community which supports asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol "from exclusion to belonging". We offer a social space, practical support, food, mentoring, English classes, wellbeing activities/trips and outreach support for new arrivals, all guided by our values of Warmth, Connection, Dignity and Respect. Over 100 volunteers play a major role delivering our work.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£413,473
Latest Expenditure
£299,091

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£413,473
£299,0910 / 100
2024
£275,808
£296,1210 / 82
2023
£315,360
£274,0070 / 60
2022
£235,155
£232,3080 / 87
2021
£323,682
£209,7970 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Borderlands (south West) LTD

What does Borderlands (south West) LTD do?

Borderlands provides a welcoming community which supports asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol "from exclusion to belonging". We offer a social space, practical support, food, mentoring, English classes, wellbeing activities/trips and outreach support for new arrivals, all guided by our values of Warmth, Connection, Dignity and Respect. Over 100 volunteers play a major role delivering our work.

How much income did Borderlands (south West) LTD report in 2025?

Borderlands (south West) LTD reported total income of £413k and reported expenditure of £299k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Borderlands (south West) LTD registered as a charity?

Borderlands (south West) LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2011 as charity number 1143313. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Borderlands (south West) LTD?

Borderlands (south West) LTD is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kimberlee Lynn Carstensen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Borderlands (south West) LTD operate?

Borderlands (south West) LTD operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Borderlands (south West) LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Borderlands (south West) LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143313.

Details

Address
THE ASSISI CENTRE
LAWFORDS GATE
BRISTOL
BS5 0RE
Registration Date
12 August 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5018577
Charity Number
1143313

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Trustees

Kimberlee Lynn Carstensen Chair
Bernard Allanzo Morris
Also governs 1 other charity
Nick Tarr
Patrick William John McAlees
Sneh Jani Patel

Also Known As

  • Borderlands

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