--- title: "Swansea Asylum Seekers Support — check charity number 1175186 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Swansea Asylum Seekers Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175186. General Charitable Purposes charity based in c/o SCVS Voluntary Action Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/swansea-asylum-seekers-support retrieved: 2026-08-26T09:20:37.112Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Swansea Asylum Seekers Support is a registered charity (number 1175186) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £200,018 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Swansea Asylum Seekers Support? Registered charity number 1175186 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location c/o SCVS Voluntary Action Centre Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £200,018 Website [sass.wales](http://sass.wales/) ## What does Swansea Asylum Seekers Support do? SASS operates in Swansea and exists to welcome and involve asylum seekers and refugees. We organise twice weekly community drop-ins, offering language support, professionally run play, hot meals information, recreational and educational activities. ## What causes is Swansea Asylum Seekers Support registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Swansea Asylum Seekers Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Swansea Asylum Seekers Support 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=swansea-asylum-seekers-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://sass.wales/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Swansea Asylum Seekers Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Swansea Asylum Seekers Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175186) 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 Swansea Asylum Seekers Support's charity number? Swansea Asylum Seekers Support's charity number is 1175186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175186? Search 1175186 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 Swansea Asylum Seekers Support do? SASS operates in Swansea and exists to welcome and involve asylum seekers and refugees. We organise twice weekly community drop-ins, offering language support, professionally run play, hot meals information, recreational and educational activities. Does Swansea Asylum Seekers Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swansea Asylum Seekers Support. 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 Swansea Asylum Seekers Support? Swansea Asylum Seekers Support's website is http://sass.wales — 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/1175186).