Is Refugee Assist a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Refugee Assist as a registered charity (number 1213845) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Refugee Assist's charity number?

Refugee Assist's charity number is 1213845. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213845?

Search 1213845 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.

Does Refugee Assist have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Refugee Assist. 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 Refugee Assist?

Refugee Assist's website listed in our register data is http://refugeeassist.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Refugee Assist previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Refugee Assist: Refugee Assist CIC.

When was Refugee Assist registered as a charity?

Refugee Assist was entered on the register on 27 June 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1213845CIO

Refugee Assist

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Refugee Assist is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Refugee Assist?

Registered charity number: 1213845
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Village
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: refugeeassist.org.uk

Quick answer

Refugee Assist (number 1213845) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Refugee Assist do?

To engage in activities that benefit the community, particularly by providingessential and emergency support to refugees and asylum seekers. Thissupport is especially crucial upon their arrival and during their transitionfrom temporary to more permanent accommodation. The goal is to helprefugees and asylum seekers establish sustainable lives during their stayin the area.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Refugee Assist

Answers Refugee Assist gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Refugee Assist as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 June 2025
Previous names on the register: Refugee Assist CIC
Where it says it operates: Cheshire West & Chester

Who it supports and how it works

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Refugee Assist registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Refugee Assist yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Refugee Assist. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Refugee Assist?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Refugee Assist a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Refugee Assist as a registered charity (number 1213845) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Refugee Assist's charity number?: Refugee Assist's charity number is 1213845. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1213845?: Search 1213845 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 Refugee Assist do?: To engage in activities that benefit the community, particularly by providingessential and emergency support to refugees and asylum seekers. Thissupport is especially crucial upon their arrival and during their transitionfrom temporary to more permanent accommodation. The goal is to helprefugees and asylum seekers establish sustainable lives during their stayin the area.
Does Refugee Assist have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Refugee Assist. 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 Refugee Assist?: Refugee Assist's website listed in our register data is http://refugeeassist.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Refugee Assist?: The register does not record Refugee Assist as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Refugee Assist previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Refugee Assist: Refugee Assist CIC.
When was Refugee Assist registered as a charity?: Refugee Assist was entered on the register on 27 June 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.