--- title: "Islington Refugee Forum — check charity number 1116479 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Islington Refugee Forum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116479. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Voluntary Action Islington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/islington-refugee-forum retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:45:13.312Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Islington Refugee Forum is a registered charity (number 1116479) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £47,670 (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 Islington Refugee Forum? Registered charity number 1116479 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Voluntary Action Islington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £47,670 Website [www.islingtonrefugeeforum.org](http://www.islingtonrefugeeforum.org/) ## What does Islington Refugee Forum do? A refugee led independent charity works to improve life of Islington refugees by bringing together refugee community organisations,service providers and bodies to promote dialogue and partnership. Strengthens refugee community organisations so that they can empower their communities Provides informative meeting events, up-to-date information on funding sources,training and capacity building ## What causes is Islington Refugee Forum registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Islington Refugee Forum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Islington Refugee Forum 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=islington-refugee-forum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.islingtonrefugeeforum.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Islington Refugee Forum a legitimate charity? Yes. Islington Refugee Forum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116479) 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 Islington Refugee Forum's charity number? Islington Refugee Forum's charity number is 1116479. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116479? Search 1116479 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 Islington Refugee Forum do? A refugee led independent charity works to improve life of Islington refugees by bringing together refugee community organisations,service providers and bodies to promote dialogue and partnership. Strengthens refugee community organisations so that they can empower their communities Provides informative meeting events, up-to-date information on funding sources,training and capacity building Does Islington Refugee Forum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Islington Refugee Forum. 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 Islington Refugee Forum? Islington Refugee Forum's website is http://www.islingtonrefugeeforum.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/1116479).