--- title: "Darlington Assistance for Refugees — check charity number 1170986 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Darlington Assistance for Refugees a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170986. Education/training charity based in Darlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darlington-assistance-for-refugees retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:08:04.878Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Darlington Assistance for Refugees is a registered charity (number 1170986) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £66,817 (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 Darlington Assistance for Refugees? Registered charity number 1170986 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Darlington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £66,817 Website [www.darlingtonrefugees.org](https://www.darlingtonrefugees.org/) ## What does Darlington Assistance for Refugees do? Welcome Refugees and Asylum seekers to the local area. Offer practical assistance, befriending and Language support. Offer drop ins for Refugees and Asylum seekers. Offer help and advice into employment. Encourage and support involvement in the local community. Have social events and fundraising activities. Collect and distribute donations from the public. Send donations to areas of need world ## What causes is Darlington Assistance for Refugees registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darlington Assistance for Refugees yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darlington Assistance for 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? 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=darlington-assistance-for-refugees&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.darlingtonrefugees.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Darlington Assistance for Refugees a legitimate charity? Yes. Darlington Assistance for Refugees is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170986) 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 Darlington Assistance for Refugees's charity number? Darlington Assistance for Refugees's charity number is 1170986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170986? Search 1170986 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 Darlington Assistance for Refugees do? Welcome Refugees and Asylum seekers to the local area. Offer practical assistance, befriending and Language support. Offer drop ins for Refugees and Asylum seekers. Offer help and advice into employment. Encourage and support involvement in the local community. Have social events and fundraising activities. Collect and distribute donations from the public. Send donations to areas of need world Does Darlington Assistance for Refugees have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darlington Assistance for 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 Darlington Assistance for Refugees? Darlington Assistance for Refugees's website is https://www.darlingtonrefugees.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/1170986).