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Asylum Matters

Asylum Matters is a charity that works in partnership locally and nationally to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change. By mobilising and coordinating local, regional and national advocacy work, we aim to increase the impact of campaigns to secure improvements to asylum policy and practice.

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Activities & Mission

Asylum Matters is a charity that works in partnership locally and nationally to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change. By mobilising and coordinating local, regional and national advocacy work, we aim to increase the impact of campaigns to secure improvements to asylum policy and practice.

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
£398,124
Latest Expenditure
£333,658

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£398,124
£333,6580 / 0
2023
£362,808
£337,0900 / 0
2022
£364,312
£321,5230 / 0
2021
£453,437
£267,8260 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Asylum Matters

What does Asylum Matters do?

Asylum Matters is a charity that works in partnership locally and nationally to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change. By mobilising and coordinating local, regional and national advocacy work, we aim to increase the impact of campaigns to secure improvements to asylum policy and practice.

How much income did Asylum Matters report in 2024?

Asylum Matters reported total income of £398k and reported expenditure of £334k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Asylum Matters registered as a charity?

Asylum Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2020 as charity number 1192664. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Asylum Matters?

Asylum Matters is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Harrison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Asylum Matters operate?

Asylum Matters operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Asylum Matters a registered charity?

Yes — Asylum Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192664.

Details

Address
PO BOX 389
LEEDS
LS26 1GR
Registration Date
7 December 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5168407
Charity Number
1192664

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Trustees

Emma Harrison Chair
ANDREW DOUGLAS WHITE
Fatma Elaraby
PETER FELL
Also governs 1 other charity
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Data & trust

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