--- title: "Refugee Info Bus — check charity number 1168538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Refugee Info Bus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168538. Education/training charity based in Edinburgh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/refugee-info-bus retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:23:06.900Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Refugee Info Bus is a registered charity (number 1168538) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £11,519 (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 Refugee Info Bus? Registered charity number 1168538 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,519 Website [www.refugeeinfobus.com](http://www.refugeeinfobus.com/) ## What does Refugee Info Bus do? We are dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum seekers on the move, or who have recently arrived in the UK, France and Greece, with up-to-date practical, accessible information and assistance, access to the internet and phone charging. ## What causes is Refugee Info Bus registered for? Education/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Refugee Info Bus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Refugee Info Bus 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=refugee-info-bus&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.refugeeinfobus.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Refugee Info Bus a legitimate charity? Yes. Refugee Info Bus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168538) 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 Refugee Info Bus's charity number? Refugee Info Bus's charity number is 1168538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168538? Search 1168538 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 Refugee Info Bus do? We are dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum seekers on the move, or who have recently arrived in the UK, France and Greece, with up-to-date practical, accessible information and assistance, access to the internet and phone charging. Does Refugee Info Bus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Refugee Info Bus. 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 Refugee Info Bus? Refugee Info Bus's website is http://www.refugeeinfobus.com — 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/1168538).