--- title: "Notre Dame Refugee Centre — check charity number 1177990 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Notre Dame Refugee Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177990. Education/training charity based in 5 Leicester Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/notre-dame-refugee-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:15:38.651Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Notre Dame Refugee Centre is a registered charity (number 1177990) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £378,547 (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 Notre Dame Refugee Centre? Registered charity number 1177990 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 5 Leicester Place Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £378,547 Website [www.notredamerc.org.uk](https://www.notredamerc.org.uk/) ## What does Notre Dame Refugee Centre do? Supporting people seeking asylum and those granted refugee status and their dependants through:Legal and other adviceRelieving financial hardshipPreserving and protecting physical and mental healthAdvancing education and training including language skillsEducating the public ## What causes is Notre Dame Refugee Centre registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Notre Dame Refugee Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Notre Dame Refugee Centre 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=notre-dame-refugee-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.notredamerc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Notre Dame Refugee Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Notre Dame Refugee Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177990) 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 Notre Dame Refugee Centre's charity number? Notre Dame Refugee Centre's charity number is 1177990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177990? Search 1177990 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 Notre Dame Refugee Centre do? Supporting people seeking asylum and those granted refugee status and their dependants through:Legal and other adviceRelieving financial hardshipPreserving and protecting physical and mental healthAdvancing education and training including language skillsEducating the public Does Notre Dame Refugee Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Notre Dame Refugee Centre. 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 Notre Dame Refugee Centre? Notre Dame Refugee Centre's website is https://www.notredamerc.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/1177990).