Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers
Also known as: Garas
Promoting the welfare of refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants within and around Gloucestershire through the drop-in centre offering a 'safe space' activities, refreshments, information &advice on health, housing,benefits,immigration,law,education, career; Counselling provision for those effected by trauma;access to other agencies;food clothing,toys,furniture,household items& bedding.
Activities & Mission
Promoting the welfare of refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants within and around Gloucestershire through the drop-in centre offering a 'safe space' activities, refreshments, information &advice on health, housing,benefits,immigration,law,education, career; Counselling provision for those effected by trauma;access to other agencies;food clothing,toys,furniture,household items& bedding.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,352,963 | £1,427,904 | £1,427,904 | £564,660 | £392,311 | 26 / 49 |
| 2024 | £1,340,600 | £1,240,629 | £1,240,629 | £639,601 | £100,000 | 25 / 70 |
| 2023 | £1,264,113 | £1,137,231 | £1,137,231 | £539,630 | £74,255 | 20 / 50 |
| 2022 | £946,596 | £810,220 | £810,220 | £412,748 | £291,818 | 17 / 46 |
| 2021 | £533,849 | £518,288 | £518,288 | £276,372 | £156,204 | 16 / 38 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers
What does Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers do?
Promoting the welfare of refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants within and around Gloucestershire through the drop-in centre offering a 'safe space' activities, refreshments, information &advice on health, housing,benefits,immigration,law,education, career; Counselling provision for those effected by trauma;access to other agencies;food clothing,toys,furniture,household items& bedding.
How much income did Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers report in 2025?
Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers reported total income of £1.35m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers?
Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers has a program ratio of 105.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers registered as a charity?
Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 2000 as charity number 1082388. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers?
Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Oppenheimer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers operate?
Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers operates across 2 areas: Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
Is Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers a registered charity?
Yes — Gloucestershire Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082388.
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GLOUCESTER
GL1 4SQ
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- 14 May 2026
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