--- title: "Rural Refugee Network — check charity number 1165796 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rural Refugee Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165796. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Appledram Barns. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rural-refugee-network retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:02:33.713Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rural Refugee Network is a registered charity (number 1165796) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £101,305 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Rural Refugee Network? Registered charity number 1165796 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Appledram Barns Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £101,305 Website [www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org](http://www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org/) ## What does Rural Refugee Network do? THE CHARITY WORKS FOR THE RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF THOSE ARRIVING IN THE UK AS REFUGEES WHO ARE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE OR HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT OR NATURAL DISASTER BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION, ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENABLE THEM TO ADAPT WITHIN A NEW COMMUNITY, INCLUDING TEACHING ENGLISH. ## What causes is Rural Refugee Network registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rural Refugee Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rural Refugee Network 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=rural-refugee-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ruralrefugeenetwork.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rural Refugee Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Rural Refugee Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165796) 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 Rural Refugee Network's charity number? Rural Refugee Network's charity number is 1165796. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165796? Search 1165796 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 Rural Refugee Network do? THE CHARITY WORKS FOR THE RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS OF THOSE ARRIVING IN THE UK AS REFUGEES WHO ARE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE OR HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT OR NATURAL DISASTER BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION, ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENABLE THEM TO ADAPT WITHIN A NEW COMMUNITY, INCLUDING TEACHING ENGLISH. Does Rural Refugee Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rural Refugee Network. 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 Rural Refugee Network? Rural Refugee Network's website is http://www.ruralrefugeenetwork.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/1165796).