Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Furness Refugee Support is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
What does the register show for Furness Refugee Support?
Furness Refugee Support (number 1201677) 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 Furness Refugee Support do?
Furness Refugee Support provides support to refugees and asylum seekers living in the Furness geographical area. We provide practical support helping people to create a home, attend appointments, learn English, liaise with other agencies. We also facilitate community engagement through a range of activities. We also support those in camps overseas through donation both financial and of clothing.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Furness Refugee Support
Answers Furness Refugee Support gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Furness Refugee Support as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Furness Refugee Support's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Cumbria
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. 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 Furness Refugee Support registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Furness Refugee Support yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Furness Refugee Support.
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The register data used for this profile lists Furness Refugee Support as a registered charity (number 1201677) 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 Furness Refugee Support's charity number?
Furness Refugee Support's charity number is 1201677. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1201677?
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What does Furness Refugee Support do?
Furness Refugee Support provides support to refugees and asylum seekers living in the Furness geographical area. We provide practical support helping people to create a home, attend appointments, learn English, liaise with other agencies. We also facilitate community engagement through a range of activities. We also support those in camps overseas through donation both financial and of clothing.
Does Furness Refugee Support have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Furness Refugee Support?
Furness Refugee Support's website listed in our register data is http://www.furnessrefugeesupport.co.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 Furness Refugee Support?
The register does not record Furness Refugee Support as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Furness Refugee Support's trustees paid?
Furness Refugee Support's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Furness Refugee Support registered as a charity?
Furness Refugee Support was entered on the register on 23 January 2023.