--- title: "Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers — check charity number 1070172 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1070172. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewisham-churches-for-asylum-seekers retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:52:10.918Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers is a registered charity (number 1070172) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £15,522 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers? Registered charity number 1070172 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £15,522 Website [www.lewcas.org.uk](http://www.lewcas.org.uk/) ## What does Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers do? LEWCAS is an ecumenical group working to help and campaign for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. We provide regular food and basic household items for the destitute, travel cards to enable asylum seekers to study English at Lewisham College and give financial support to the work of the Lewisham Refugee Network, Action for Refugees in Lewisham and sometimes to people in particular need. ## What causes is Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewisham Churches for 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=lewisham-churches-for-asylum-seekers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lewcas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers a legitimate charity? Yes. Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1070172) 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 Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers's charity number? Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers's charity number is 1070172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1070172? Search 1070172 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 Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers do? LEWCAS is an ecumenical group working to help and campaign for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. We provide regular food and basic household items for the destitute, travel cards to enable asylum seekers to study English at Lewisham College and give financial support to the work of the Lewisham Refugee Network, Action for Refugees in Lewisham and sometimes to people in particular need. Does Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewisham Churches for 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 Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers? Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers's website is http://www.lewcas.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/1070172).