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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.

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
£874,936
Latest Expenditure
£746,676

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £387,273
Charitable Activities £466,689
Other Trading £0
Investments £20,974
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £746,676
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,658
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£522,598
£326,566£326,566£523,272£179,93512 / 20

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 2024?

Voices In Exile reported total income of £875k and reported expenditure of £747k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Voices In Exile?

Voices In Exile has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 6 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

Address
Fitzherbert Centre
36 Upper Bedford Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1JP
Registration Date
25 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4046298
Charity Number
1130363

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Trustees

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

Also Known As

  • Brighton Voices in Exile

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