--- title: "Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers — check charity number 1082388 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1082388. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Falkner Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gloucestershire-action-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:46:03.078Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is a registered charity (number 1082388) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,352,963 (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 Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers? Registered charity number 1082388 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Falkner Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,352,963 Website [www.garas.org.uk](http://www.garas.org.uk/) ## What does Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers do? Promoting the welfare of refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants within and around Gloucestershire through the drop-in centre offering a 'safe space' activities, refreshments, information &advice on health, housing,benefits,immigration,law,education, career; Counselling provision for those effected by trauma;access to other agencies;food clothing,toys,furniture,household items& bedding. ## What causes is Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers 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=gloucestershire-action-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.garas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers a legitimate charity? Yes. Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1082388) 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 Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers's charity number? Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers's charity number is 1082388. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1082388? Search 1082388 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 Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers do? Promoting the welfare of refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants within and around Gloucestershire through the drop-in centre offering a 'safe space' activities, refreshments, information &advice on health, housing,benefits,immigration,law,education, career; Counselling provision for those effected by trauma;access to other agencies;food clothing,toys,furniture,household items& bedding. Does Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. 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 Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers? Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers's website is http://www.garas.org.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/1082388).