Asylum Aid

The provision of legal advice and representation to people seeking asylum in the UK, lobbying and campaigning with the aim of achieving a fairer asylum process in the UK and advancing public and understanding of the position of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,275,078

Latest Expenditure

£1,654,804

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £996,080

Charitable Activities £1,241,917

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £37,081

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,584,821

Raising Funds £69,983

Governance £31,800

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,275,078	£1,654,804	£1,584,821	£1,678,363	£408,759	29 / 0
2023	£1,723,495	£1,203,361	£1,156,816	£1,058,089	£257,103	24 / 12
2022	£883,372	£640,499	£614,643	£537,955	£229,940	28 / 12
2021	£707,506	£480,331	£458,472	£295,082	£276,941	19 / 0
2020	£236,025	£168,118				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Asylum Aid

What does Asylum Aid do?

How much income did Asylum Aid report in 2024?

Asylum Aid reported total income of £2.28m and reported expenditure of £1.65m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Asylum Aid?

Asylum Aid has a program ratio of 69.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Asylum Aid registered as a charity?

Asylum Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1990 as charity number 328729. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Asylum Aid?

Asylum Aid is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Asylum Aid operate?

Asylum Aid operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Asylum Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Asylum Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328729.