The Syrian-British Cultural Centre CIC is a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee (Company No. 12107880), established to promote education, social inclusion, health and wellbeing, community cohesion and equal opportunities across Liverpool City Region. Although the organisation was initially established to support Syrian refugees, it has evolved into a wider community organisation serving diverse communities. During the financial year ended 31 July 2026, approximately 88% of beneficiaries were British residents from non-Syrian backgrounds, including refugees, asylum seekers, low-income households, ethnic minority communities, women, children, young people, disabled people, older adults, LGBTQ+ communities and other individuals experiencing disadvantage or social exclusion. During the reporting period, the organisation supported approximately 1,490 beneficiaries from 18 different cultural, geographical and national backgrounds, including Arab, Kurdish, African, Asian and other communities. Activities were delivered across Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington. Outreach activities and home visits were also undertaken where appropriate to improve access for individuals and families experiencing barriers to participation. The organisation delivers a broad programme of community activities designed to respond to local needs rather than focusing on a single service. This enables beneficiaries to access educational support, youth activities, health and wellbeing programmes, environmental initiatives, community integration and practical advice through one trusted community organisation. Activities are regularly reviewed and adapted in response to community demand and identified service gaps. Education and Family Support Education remained one of the organisation’s principal areas of work throughout the year. The Syrian Supplementary School continued providing educational support for children and young people aged between 5 and 17 years through classes in English, Mathematics, Science and Arabic. Additional support was provided for pupils preparing for GCSE and A-Level examinations, together with guidance on progression into further and higher education. The school operated through a combination of modest community fees and external funding, helping to ensure that financial circumstances did not prevent eligible families from accessing educational opportunities and wider community support. During the year approximately 153 children from 46 families attended the programme. Around 80% came from refugee families, low-income households, ethnic minority communities and other underrepresented groups. While children attended educational sessions, many parents also accessed practical support including translation and interpreting, assistance with Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Benefit applications, housing matters, online applications, CV preparation, employment guidance and referrals to statutory and voluntary sector organisations. During school holidays and half-term breaks, the organisation also delivered Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programmes combining educational, recreational and physical activities with healthy meals for children and young people. Youth Development, Sport and Physical Activity The organisation continued delivering regular physical activity programmes designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, confidence and positive community participation. Weekly football sessions involved approximately 48 participants aged between 7 and 35 years. Consultation with families and young women also informed plans to introduce female football sessions delivered within an environment that respects cultural and religious requirements. Weekly cycling sessions involved approximately 16 participants. The Walk and Talk programme engaged around 30 participants through guided outdoor walks combined with informal wellbeing conversations and peer support. Young people also participated in youth clubs, educational workshops, mentoring activities and community outreach sessions promoting positive choices, leadership, volunteering and active participation in community life. The organisation continued supporting the Shadow Youth Board, enabling young people to contribute ideas and participate in shaping activities for their peers. Community Integration, Advice and Family Support Community integration remained a significant part of the organisation’s work throughout the year. Practical support was provided to refugees, asylum seekers, newly arrived families and other residents requiring assistance to access public services and participate more fully in community life. Services included translation and interpreting, assistance with Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Child Benefit, housing applications, school admissions, citizenship applications, online forms, CV preparation, employment support and referrals to specialist organisations where additional support was required. Many beneficiaries initially engaged through educational, sporting or recreational activities before accessing wider advice and support, enabling the organisation to identify additional needs and provide appropriate signposting and practical assistance. Health, Wellbeing and Community Participation The organisation continued delivering activities promoting physical, mental and social wellbeing. Alongside Walk and Talk sessions, participants took part in community wellbeing activities, social gatherings and inclusive events designed to reduce isolation and encourage participation in local community life. Community meals organised approximately every eight weeks brought together beneficiaries, volunteers and local residents from different backgrounds to encourage conversation, strengthen relationships and promote mutual understanding. Environmental Sustainability Environmental sustainability remained an important area of work during the reporting period. Through activities supported by the Zero Waste Community Fund, the organisation continued delivering recycling, reuse and environmental awareness sessions for families and community members. Activities encouraged participants to reduce waste, reuse household materials creatively and develop practical environmental skills within their local communities. Equality, Community Safety and Crime Prevention The organisation delivered projects promoting equality, inclusion and community safety through workshops, discussions and awareness sessions addressing hate crime, discrimination, racism and community cohesion. Practical and emotional support was also provided to individuals affected by discrimination or social exclusion, together with referrals to appropriate specialist services where required. Youth development activities continued to encourage positive participation, reduce anti-social behaviour and provide constructive opportunities through education, volunteering, mentoring, sport and community engagement. Outreach activities were also delivered within local neighbourhoods and public spaces to engage young people who may not otherwise access organised community services. Volunteers, Partnerships and Delivery Model The organisation delivered its activities primarily through trustees, trained volunteers, project-funded facilitators, sessional tutors, sports coaches and partner organisations rather than permanent employees. This community-based delivery model enabled the organisation to provide a broad range of activities while maintaining low administrative costs and making effective use of volunteer skills, local partnerships and external project funding. Volunteers reflected the diversity of the communities served and collectively spoke several languages, improving accessibility for beneficiaries from different backgrounds. Funding and Partnerships The organisation’s activities during the reporting period were supported through a combination of community income, grant funding and partnership working. Funding and support were received from Liverpool City Council, Liverpool John Moores Foundation, Merseyside Police Community Cashback Fund, Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority through the Zero Waste Community Fund, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, Merseyside Play Action Council (MPAC), Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) and other local partners. These partnerships enabled the organisation to continue delivering community programmes while responding flexibly to locally identified needs. In addition to grant funding, the organisation also generated income through delivering commissioned community activities and educational sessions for partner organisations, including Crawford House Ltd, with income received to recover the direct costs of delivering those activities and services. Overall Community Benefit During the financial year, the organisation delivered accessible educational, recreational, environmental and community support activities for people from diverse backgrounds across Liverpool City Region, reducing barriers to participation for individuals and families experiencing disadvantage or social exclusion.

The Company’s principal stakeholders include beneficiaries and their families, children and young people, refugees and asylum seekers, volunteers, local residents, schools, community organisations, funding bodies, local authorities and other voluntary sector organisations across Liverpool City Region. The organisation’s trustees and volunteers work closely with these communities throughout the year, enabling the organisation to understand local needs and identify gaps in existing services. Consultation takes place through regular conversations with beneficiaries and volunteers, community meetings, home visits, WhatsApp community groups, feedback forms, surveys and discussions before and after activities. Volunteers, many of whom come from the same communities served by the organisation, also provide valuable feedback on emerging needs and barriers to participation. Feedback received during the year helped inform the continuation and development of several activities. Requests from families contributed to the continuation of GCSE and A-Level educational support within the supplementary school, while discussions with women and families informed plans to introduce female football sessions in an environment that respects cultural and religious requirements. Feedback also reinforced the continued need for welfare advice, translation services, employment support and practical assistance alongside educational and recreational activities. Young people contributed ideas through youth activities and the Shadow Youth Board, helping shape activities aimed at their age group. Not every suggestion can be acted on immediately given the organisation’s size and resources, but the organisation continues to review stakeholder feedback when planning future activities and setting priorities.

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