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title: "Brightwell Supporting Refugees — check charity number 1179821 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brightwell Supporting Refugees a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179821. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mackney Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brightwell-supporting-refugees
retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:33:49.057Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brightwell Supporting Refugees is a registered charity (number 1179821) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £14,062 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Brightwell Supporting Refugees?

Registered charity number

1179821

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Mackney Lane

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£14,062

Website

[www.bsr-charity.org](http://www.bsr-charity.org/)

## What does Brightwell Supporting Refugees do?

To raise funds and receive grants and donations to help refugees in any part of the world, in particular to support their education and training; to raise awareness among our local community about refugees and those seeking asylum; and to work with other charities and development organisations to help in the relief of poverty of refugees and those seeking asylum.

## What causes is Brightwell Supporting Refugees registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brightwell Supporting Refugees yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brightwell Supporting Refugees 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Brightwell Supporting Refugees a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brightwell Supporting Refugees is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179821) 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 Brightwell Supporting Refugees's charity number?

Brightwell Supporting Refugees's charity number is 1179821. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179821?

Search 1179821 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 Brightwell Supporting Refugees do?

To raise funds and receive grants and donations to help refugees in any part of the world, in particular to support their education and training; to raise awareness among our local community about refugees and those seeking asylum; and to work with other charities and development organisations to help in the relief of poverty of refugees and those seeking asylum.

Does Brightwell Supporting Refugees have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brightwell Supporting Refugees. 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 Brightwell Supporting Refugees?

Brightwell Supporting Refugees's website is http://www.bsr-charity.org — 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/1179821).