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Action For Refugees In Lewisham

AFRIL aims to relieve the poverty of refugees, asylum-seekers and vulnerable migrants, advance their education and advocate for their rights. We work with our service users by providing them with the tools they need to improve their own lives and fulfil their potential as members of the community and society.

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Activities & Mission

AFRIL aims to relieve the poverty of refugees, asylum-seekers and vulnerable migrants, advance their education and advocate for their rights. We work with our service users by providing them with the tools they need to improve their own lives and fulfil their potential as members of the community and society.

Grants

Action For Refugees In Lewisham makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£521,953
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£573,017
Latest Expenditure
£521,953

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £124,423
Charitable Activities £435,232
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,151
Other Income £12,211

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £521,833
Raising Funds £120
Governance £3,232
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£573,017
£521,953£521,833£179,055£117,46416 / 100
2024
£483,119
£524,2100 / 125
2023
£304,989
£283,9630 / 70
2022
£239,754
£231,9900 / 80
2021
£196,924
£198,0260 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Action For Refugees In Lewisham

What does Action For Refugees In Lewisham do?

AFRIL aims to relieve the poverty of refugees, asylum-seekers and vulnerable migrants, advance their education and advocate for their rights. We work with our service users by providing them with the tools they need to improve their own lives and fulfil their potential as members of the community and society.

How much income did Action For Refugees In Lewisham report in 2025?

Action For Refugees In Lewisham reported total income of £573k and reported expenditure of £522k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Action For Refugees In Lewisham registered as a charity?

Action For Refugees In Lewisham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 2006 as charity number 1116344. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Action For Refugees In Lewisham?

Action For Refugees In Lewisham is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gareth Redmond-King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Action For Refugees In Lewisham operate?

Action For Refugees In Lewisham operates across 5 areas, including Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Action For Refugees In Lewisham a registered charity?

Yes — Action For Refugees In Lewisham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116344.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 October 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4024192
Charity Number
1116344

Trustees

Gareth Redmond-King Chair
Divaughn Burnett
HASAN KHALIFAH
Karleen Richards
Kathleen Anne Bride Commons
Also governs 1 other charity
Kirsten Rebecca Wildgoose
Lorna Sarah Barron
Margaret Ruth Gravelle
Neil Denis Walker
Welat Sardar Ahmed Kurdi

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