--- title: "Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees — check charity number 1199527 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199527. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Balham High Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wandsworth-welcomes-refugees retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:08:07.625Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees is a registered charity (number 1199527) 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 £3,068 (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 Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees? Registered charity number 1199527 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Balham High Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,068 Website [www.wandsworthwelcomesrefugees.org](https://www.wandsworthwelcomesrefugees.org/) ## What does Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees do? Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees is a member of the City of Sanctuary network. We support local organisations (schools, libraries, cafes, gardens) to apply for Sanctuary status and are working with Wandsworth Council to become a borough of Sanctuary. We also run events for Refugee Week as well as appeals for digital devices and bikes which we distribute to local refugees and asylum seekers. ## What causes is Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees 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=wandsworth-welcomes-refugees&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.wandsworthwelcomesrefugees.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees a legitimate charity? Yes. Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199527) 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 Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees's charity number? Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees's charity number is 1199527. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199527? Search 1199527 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 Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees do? Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees is a member of the City of Sanctuary network. We support local organisations (schools, libraries, cafes, gardens) to apply for Sanctuary status and are working with Wandsworth Council to become a borough of Sanctuary. We also run events for Refugee Week as well as appeals for digital devices and bikes which we distribute to local refugees and asylum seekers. Does Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees. 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 Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees? Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees's website is https://www.wandsworthwelcomesrefugees.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/1199527).