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title: "Canterbury Welcomes Refugees — check charity number 1181225 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Canterbury Welcomes Refugees a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181225. Disability charity based in Temporarily. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/canterbury-welcomes-refugees
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:23:43.235Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Canterbury Welcomes Refugees is a registered charity (number 1181225) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £350 (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 Canterbury Welcomes Refugees?

Registered charity number

1181225

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Temporarily

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£350

## What does Canterbury Welcomes Refugees do?

THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM AND THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS LIVING (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) IN CANTERBURY DISTRICT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA WITHIN KENT BY PROVIDING HOUSING, ADVICE AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT (INCLUDING GRANTS OR LOANS) TO MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS.

## What causes is Canterbury Welcomes Refugees registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Canterbury Welcomes Refugees yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Canterbury Welcomes 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Canterbury Welcomes Refugees a legitimate charity?

Yes. Canterbury Welcomes Refugees is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181225) 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 Canterbury Welcomes Refugees's charity number?

Canterbury Welcomes Refugees's charity number is 1181225. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1181225?

Search 1181225 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 Canterbury Welcomes Refugees do?

THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AMONGST THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM AND THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS LIVING (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) IN CANTERBURY DISTRICT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA WITHIN KENT BY PROVIDING HOUSING, ADVICE AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT (INCLUDING GRANTS OR LOANS) TO MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS.

Does Canterbury Welcomes Refugees have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canterbury Welcomes 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 Canterbury Welcomes Refugees?

Canterbury Welcomes Refugees does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1181225).