--- title: "West End Refugee Service — check charity number 1192667 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West End Refugee Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192667. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in One Strawberry Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-end-refugee-service retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:35.425Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West End Refugee Service is a registered charity (number 1192667) 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; economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £192,488 (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 West End Refugee Service? Registered charity number 1192667 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location One Strawberry Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £192,488 Website [www.wers.org.uk](http://www.wers.org.uk/) ## What does West End Refugee Service do? Previously registered as West End Refugee Service (WERS) 1077601. We provide holistic, trauma-informed support, IAA-registered advice, material aid, mentoring & capacity-building to help secure employment. Through our activities, we tackle poverty & exclusion, promote two-way integration, connect communities & challenge racism and xenophobia. ## What causes is West End Refugee Service registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West End Refugee Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West End Refugee Service 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=west-end-refugee-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West End Refugee Service a legitimate charity? Yes. West End Refugee Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192667) 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 West End Refugee Service's charity number? West End Refugee Service's charity number is 1192667. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192667? Search 1192667 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 West End Refugee Service do? Previously registered as West End Refugee Service (WERS) 1077601. We provide holistic, trauma-informed support, IAA-registered advice, material aid, mentoring & capacity-building to help secure employment. Through our activities, we tackle poverty & exclusion, promote two-way integration, connect communities & challenge racism and xenophobia. Does West End Refugee Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West End Refugee Service. 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 West End Refugee Service? West End Refugee Service's website is http://www.wers.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/1192667).