--- title: "Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees — check charity number 1176524 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Drop-in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176524. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in The Co-Op Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-drop-in-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:21:39.351Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 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 Website [fodisunderland.org](http://fodisunderland.org/) ## 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](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-the-drop-in-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://fodisunderland.org/) ## 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](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/1176524).