Croydon Refugee Day Centre
Also known as: Refugee Day Centre West Croydon
Halls at West Croydon Baptist Church are available on Tuesday mornings for a 'drop in' service and for socialising on Wednesday mornings. Food, clothes, footwear, toiletries and household goods are distributed to local asylum seekers and refugees. A help desk is available to assist with administrative queries. Children of asylum seeker families are assisted in obtaining places in local schools.
Activities & Mission
Halls at West Croydon Baptist Church are available on Tuesday mornings for a 'drop in' service and for socialising on Wednesday mornings. Food, clothes, footwear, toiletries and household goods are distributed to local asylum seekers and refugees. A help desk is available to assist with administrative queries. Children of asylum seeker families are assisted in obtaining places in local schools.
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 | £158,282 | £109,624 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2024 | £91,953 | £46,987 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2023 | £42,286 | £51,899 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2022 | £62,743 | £39,184 | 0 / 32 | |||
| 2021 | £29,252 | £21,200 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Croydon Refugee Day Centre
What does Croydon Refugee Day Centre do?
Halls at West Croydon Baptist Church are available on Tuesday mornings for a 'drop in' service and for socialising on Wednesday mornings. Food, clothes, footwear, toiletries and household goods are distributed to local asylum seekers and refugees. A help desk is available to assist with administrative queries. Children of asylum seeker families are assisted in obtaining places in local schools.
How much income did Croydon Refugee Day Centre report in 2025?
Croydon Refugee Day Centre reported total income of £158k and reported expenditure of £110k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Croydon Refugee Day Centre registered as a charity?
Croydon Refugee Day Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1997 as charity number 1064465. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Croydon Refugee Day Centre?
Croydon Refugee Day Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is RODERICK IAN NEIL MACLEOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Croydon Refugee Day Centre operate?
Croydon Refugee Day Centre operates in Croydon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Croydon Refugee Day Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Croydon Refugee Day Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064465.
Details
WHITEHORSE ROAD
CROYDON
CR0 2JH
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Also Known As
- Refugee Day Centre West Croydon
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- 14 May 2026
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