--- title: "African Refugee Community — check charity number 1120861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Refugee Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120861. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Friary House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-refugee-community retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:07:35.801Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Refugee Community is a registered charity (number 1120861) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £85,001 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about African Refugee Community? Registered charity number 1120861 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Friary House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £85,001 Website [africanrefugeecommunity.co.uk](http://africanrefugeecommunity.co.uk/) ## What does African Refugee Community do? Drop in service for French speaking Asylum Seekers and Refugees living in Barnet in particular and in London in general.Advice on Immigration, Education, Housing, Employment, Health, Referrals and Welfare and Benefit...Advocacy, Training on Health, Employment, Interpretation and Translation Service.Visits to prison, detention, hospitals and home.BefriendingOutingsSocial Events... ## What causes is African Refugee Community registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Refugee Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Refugee Community is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=african-refugee-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://africanrefugeecommunity.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Refugee Community a legitimate charity? Yes. African Refugee Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120861) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is African Refugee Community's charity number? African Refugee Community's charity number is 1120861. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1120861? Search 1120861 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does African Refugee Community do? Drop in service for French speaking Asylum Seekers and Refugees living in Barnet in particular and in London in general.Advice on Immigration, Education, Housing, Employment, Health, Referrals and Welfare and Benefit...Advocacy, Training on Health, Employment, Interpretation and Translation Service.Visits to prison, detention, hospitals and home.BefriendingOutingsSocial Events... Does African Refugee Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Refugee Community. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to African Refugee Community? African Refugee Community's website is http://africanrefugeecommunity.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120861).