Forrefugees
Also known as: Donate for Refugees, Donate4refugees, Donate 4 Refugees
We raise money from individual and business donations, grants, trusts, and other fundraising activities to buy critical grassroots humanitarian aid and urgent relief services so that refugee men, women and children survive, and build new lives, in Europe. We are trusted to get the right aid to those who need it when they need it via our effective network of on-the-ground volunteer partners.
Activities & Mission
We raise money from individual and business donations, grants, trusts, and other fundraising activities to buy critical grassroots humanitarian aid and urgent relief services so that refugee men, women and children survive, and build new lives, in Europe. We are trusted to get the right aid to those who need it when they need it via our effective network of on-the-ground volunteer partners.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £566,501 | £572,707 | £516,863 | £138,995 | £85,169 | 0 / 5 |
| 2024 | £753,569 | £728,488 | £671,849 | £145,201 | £12,000 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £692,558 | £670,452 | £636,606 | £120,120 | £12,000 | 0 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,073,313 | £1,039,376 | £1,018,549 | £98,013 | £5,000 | 0 / 3 |
| 2021 | £639,086 | £636,825 | £625,277 | £64,076 | £64,076 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Forrefugees
What does Forrefugees do?
We raise money from individual and business donations, grants, trusts, and other fundraising activities to buy critical grassroots humanitarian aid and urgent relief services so that refugee men, women and children survive, and build new lives, in Europe. We are trusted to get the right aid to those who need it when they need it via our effective network of on-the-ground volunteer partners.
How much income did Forrefugees report in 2025?
Forrefugees reported total income of £567k and reported expenditure of £573k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forrefugees?
Forrefugees has a program ratio of 91.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forrefugees registered as a charity?
Forrefugees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 2016 as charity number 1168435. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Forrefugees?
Forrefugees is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Strudwick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forrefugees operate?
Forrefugees operates across 9 areas, including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Cyprus, France and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Forrefugees a registered charity?
Yes — Forrefugees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168435.
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Also Known As
- Donate for Refugees
- Donate4refugees
- Donate 4 Refugees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated