Is Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group as a registered charity (number 1024194) 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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group's charity number?

Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group's charity number is 1024194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1024194?

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How can I donate to Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group?

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What was Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group: Gurmad (Saves Lives) Association.

When was Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group registered as a charity?

Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group was entered on the register on 27 July 1993.

Registered charity · No. 1024194

Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £620
Registered charity number: 1024194
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Welfare Group
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.harwg.org.uk

What does the register show for Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group?

Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group (number 1024194) 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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group do?

The association is predominantly established for The relief of need among refugees and asylum seekers from the Horn of Africa Living in North West London and the Surrounding areas, in particular through the Provision of information and advice and the relief of poverty, the advancement of education And the preservation of health in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somaliland.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group

Answers Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 July 1993
Previous names on the register: Gurmad (Saves Lives) Association
Where it says it operates: Barnet · Brent · Camden · Ealing · Harrow · Djibouti · Ethiopia · Somalia

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.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group as a registered charity (number 1024194) 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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group's charity number?: Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group's charity number is 1024194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1024194?: Search 1024194 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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group do?: The association is predominantly established for The relief of need among refugees and asylum seekers from the Horn of Africa Living in North West London and the Surrounding areas, in particular through the Provision of information and advice and the relief of poverty, the advancement of education And the preservation of health in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somaliland.
Does Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group. 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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group?: Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.harwg.org.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 Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group?: The register does not record Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group: Gurmad (Saves Lives) Association.
When was Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group registered as a charity?: Horn of Africa Refugee Welfare Group was entered on the register on 27 July 1993.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.