--- title: "Furness Refugee Support — check charity number 1201677 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Furness Refugee Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201677. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ulverston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/furness-refugee-support retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:23:46.341Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Furness Refugee Support is a registered charity (number 1201677) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £82,448 (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 Furness Refugee Support? Registered charity number 1201677 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ulverston Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £82,448 Website [www.furnessrefugeesupport.co.uk](http://www.furnessrefugeesupport.co.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Furness Refugee Support 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=furness-refugee-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.furnessrefugeesupport.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Furness Refugee Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Furness Refugee Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201677) 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 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? Search 1201677 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 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? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Furness Refugee Support. 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 Furness Refugee Support? Furness Refugee Support's website is http://www.furnessrefugeesupport.co.uk — 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/1201677).