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Voices In Exile

Also known as: Brighton Voices in Exile

Works with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants with no recourse to public funds in Sussex and Surrey. Offers practical and legal support including generalist advice & specialist immigration casework for those otherwise unable to access justice. Advocates for and works with people to access services, build community and develop potential through learning and creative activities.

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Activities & Mission

Works with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants with no recourse to public funds in Sussex and Surrey. Offers practical and legal support including generalist advice & specialist immigration casework for those otherwise unable to access justice. Advocates for and works with people to access services, build community and develop potential through learning and creative activities.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£960,445
Latest Expenditure
£848,443

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £360,879
Charitable Activities £579,369
Other Trading £30
Investments £19,868
Other Income £299

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £848,432
Raising Funds £11
Governance £5,472
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£960,445
£848,443£848,432£978,446£416,68921 / 50
2024
£874,936
£746,676£746,676£866,444£474,91220 / 40
2023
£686,188
£627,961£627,906£738,184£377,23918 / 40
2022
£617,644
£552,712£552,712£679,957£368,42115 / 35
2021
£482,348
£390,5950 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Voices In Exile

What does Voices In Exile do?

Works with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants with no recourse to public funds in Sussex and Surrey. Offers practical and legal support including generalist advice & specialist immigration casework for those otherwise unable to access justice. Advocates for and works with people to access services, build community and develop potential through learning and creative activities.

How much income did Voices In Exile report in 2025?

Voices In Exile reported total income of £960k and reported expenditure of £848k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Voices In Exile registered as a charity?

Voices In Exile was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2009 as charity number 1130363. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Voices In Exile?

Voices In Exile is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Scott-Flynn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Voices In Exile operate?

Voices In Exile operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Voices In Exile a registered charity?

Yes — Voices In Exile is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130363.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4046298
Charity Number
1130363

Trustees

Nicholas Scott-Flynn Chair
ADAM HICKIE
Emma Barbara McDermott
Katrina Anne Cotton
Philip Nicholas Pothen

Also Known As

  • Brighton Voices in Exile

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2 November 2026
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