--- title: "Refugees Welcome North Somerset — check charity number 1198327 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Refugees Welcome North Somerset a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198327. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 81-83 Meadow Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/refugees-welcome-north-somerset retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:25:39.542Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Refugees Welcome North Somerset is a registered charity (number 1198327) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £230,516 (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 Refugees Welcome North Somerset? Registered charity number 1198327 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 81-83 Meadow Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £230,516 Website [www.rwns.org.uk](http://www.rwns.org.uk/) ## What does Refugees Welcome North Somerset do? Collecting and distributing aid and essential items for asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants arriving in North Somerset. Welcome Centre for education, social activities and access to free shopPop up 'welcome cafe' sessions where people can socialise, access support and practice their English. A member led lunch provision.Befriending to support with appointments and integration ## What causes is Refugees Welcome North Somerset registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Refugees Welcome North Somerset yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Refugees Welcome North Somerset 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=refugees-welcome-north-somerset&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rwns.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Refugees Welcome North Somerset a legitimate charity? Yes. Refugees Welcome North Somerset is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198327) 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 Refugees Welcome North Somerset's charity number? Refugees Welcome North Somerset's charity number is 1198327. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198327? Search 1198327 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 Refugees Welcome North Somerset do? Collecting and distributing aid and essential items for asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants arriving in North Somerset. Welcome Centre for education, social activities and access to free shopPop up 'welcome cafe' sessions where people can socialise, access support and practice their English. A member led lunch provision.Befriending to support with appointments and integration Does Refugees Welcome North Somerset have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Refugees Welcome North Somerset. 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 Refugees Welcome North Somerset? Refugees Welcome North Somerset's website is http://www.rwns.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/1198327).