Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers
Also known as: Brass
BRASS supports asylum seekers and refugees in Bolton with a range of support including an advice service covering immigration/settlement issues, rights & responsibilities/citizenship, accessing services and employment. We also provide activities designed to improve language, confidence and employability skills as well as providing advocacy, befriending and volunteering opportunities.
Activities & Mission
BRASS supports asylum seekers and refugees in Bolton with a range of support including an advice service covering immigration/settlement issues, rights & responsibilities/citizenship, accessing services and employment. We also provide activities designed to improve language, confidence and employability skills as well as providing advocacy, befriending and volunteering opportunities.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £185,880 | £202,030 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2024 | £162,315 | £156,701 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £69,275 | £144,107 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2022 | £221,499 | £159,195 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £175,356 | £152,358 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers
What does Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers do?
BRASS supports asylum seekers and refugees in Bolton with a range of support including an advice service covering immigration/settlement issues, rights & responsibilities/citizenship, accessing services and employment. We also provide activities designed to improve language, confidence and employability skills as well as providing advocacy, befriending and volunteering opportunities.
How much income did Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers report in 2025?
Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers reported total income of £186k and reported expenditure of £202k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers registered as a charity?
Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2013 as charity number 1151557. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers?
Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PATRICIA HOLMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers operate?
Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers operates in Bolton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers a registered charity?
Yes — Befriending Refugees And Asylum Seekers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151557.
Details
The Park Lodge
Green Lane
BOLTON
BL3 2HX
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Also Known As
- Brass
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- 14 May 2026
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