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Registered charity · No. 1176524CIOThe Co-Op Centre

Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the advancement of health or saving of lives, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, recreation, based in The Co-Op Centre.

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Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees is a registered charity (number 1176524) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity; recreation. Its latest reported income was £179,247 (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 Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees?

Registered charity number
1176524
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
The Co-Op Centre
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£179,247

What does Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees do?

We seek to improve the mental health and well-being of all asylum seekers and refugees in Sunderland, whilst promoting their integration into the wider community. Our weekly Drop-in now extends to a Women?s group and added activities for all ages. Our intention is to develop these undertakings.FODI continues the work of the charity of the same name (registered charity 1153057). ?2011-2018.

What causes is Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176524) 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 the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees's charity number?
Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees's charity number is 1176524. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176524?
Search 1176524 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 the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees do?
We seek to improve the mental health and well-being of all asylum seekers and refugees in Sunderland, whilst promoting their integration into the wider community. Our weekly Drop-in now extends to a Women?s group and added activities for all ages. Our intention is to develop these undertakings.FODI continues the work of the charity of the same name (registered charity 1153057). ?2011-2018.
Does Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and 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 Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees?
Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees's website is http://fodisunderland.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.