--- title: "Lewes Refugee Support Group — check charity number 1176074 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lewes Refugee Support Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176074. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Town Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewes-refugee-support-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:47:56.051Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lewes Refugee Support Group is a registered charity (number 1176074) 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 £19,471 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Lewes Refugee Support Group? Registered charity number 1176074 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Town Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £19,471 Website [www.losras.org](http://www.losras.org/) ## What does Lewes Refugee Support Group do? Promotes the welfare of refugees and asylum seekers in and beyond the Lewes District by:raising awareness;providing practical help to refugees and asylum seekers, and advocating to improve the human rights of this group. ## What causes is Lewes Refugee Support Group registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewes Refugee Support Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewes Refugee Support Group 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=lewes-refugee-support-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.losras.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lewes Refugee Support Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Lewes Refugee Support Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176074) 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 Lewes Refugee Support Group's charity number? Lewes Refugee Support Group's charity number is 1176074. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176074? Search 1176074 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 Lewes Refugee Support Group do? Promotes the welfare of refugees and asylum seekers in and beyond the Lewes District by:raising awareness;providing practical help to refugees and asylum seekers, and advocating to improve the human rights of this group. Does Lewes Refugee Support Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewes Refugee Support 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 Lewes Refugee Support Group? Lewes Refugee Support Group's website is http://www.losras.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/1176074).