--- title: "Friends of Refugees London — check charity number 1200601 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Refugees London a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200601. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hoxton Mix LTD. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-refugees-london retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:15:58.042Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Refugees London is a registered charity (number 1200601) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. 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 Friends of Refugees London? Registered charity number 1200601 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hoxton Mix LTD Website [www.friendsofrefugeeslondon.org](https://www.friendsofrefugeeslondon.org/) ## What does Friends of Refugees London do? THE PURPOSE OF FRIENDS OF REFUGEES LONDON IS THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONG PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING ASYLUM, THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND VULNERABLE MIGRANTS IN LONDON WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POSITION, TO RELIVE THE NEEDS OF SUCH PEOPLE, AND ASSIST THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY. ## What causes is Friends of Refugees London registered for? General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Refugees London yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Refugees London 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=friends-of-refugees-london&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.friendsofrefugeeslondon.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Refugees London a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Refugees London is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200601) 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 Friends of Refugees London's charity number? Friends of Refugees London's charity number is 1200601. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200601? Search 1200601 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 Friends of Refugees London do? THE PURPOSE OF FRIENDS OF REFUGEES LONDON IS THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONG PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING ASYLUM, THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND VULNERABLE MIGRANTS IN LONDON WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED ON THE GROUNDS OF THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POSITION, TO RELIVE THE NEEDS OF SUCH PEOPLE, AND ASSIST THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY. Does Friends of Refugees London have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Refugees London. 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 Friends of Refugees London? Friends of Refugees London's website is https://www.friendsofrefugeeslondon.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/1200601).