--- title: "Welsh Refugee Council — check charity number 1102449 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welsh Refugee Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1102449. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Caerdydd. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welsh-refugee-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:04:42.800Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welsh Refugee Council is a registered charity (number 1102449) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,863,958 (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 Welsh Refugee Council? Registered charity number 1102449 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Caerdydd Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,863,958 Website [www.welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk](http://www.welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk/) ## What does Welsh Refugee Council do? We promote the interests of asylum seekers and refugees, and support initiative to ensure they are welcomed in Wales and are given protection and support. We provide advice and support for refugees, focusing on preventing homelessness.We provide paralegal advice and support for women seeking asylum.We run play development sessions for the children of refugees and asylum seekers. ## What causes is Welsh Refugee Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welsh Refugee Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welsh Refugee Council 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=welsh-refugee-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welsh Refugee Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Welsh Refugee Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1102449) 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 Welsh Refugee Council's charity number? Welsh Refugee Council's charity number is 1102449. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1102449? Search 1102449 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 Welsh Refugee Council do? We promote the interests of asylum seekers and refugees, and support initiative to ensure they are welcomed in Wales and are given protection and support. We provide advice and support for refugees, focusing on preventing homelessness.We provide paralegal advice and support for women seeking asylum.We run play development sessions for the children of refugees and asylum seekers. Does Welsh Refugee Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welsh Refugee Council. 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 Welsh Refugee Council? Welsh Refugee Council's website is http://www.welshrefugeecouncil.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/1102449).