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Kent Refugee Action Network

To promote the benefit of refugees,asylum seekers and ethnic minorities and to promote racial harmony in the wider community, particularly in Kent, but elsewhere when appropriate, by supporting voluntary groups working with such persons and by liaising with statutory agencies, local authorities and other interested parties.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the benefit of refugees,asylum seekers and ethnic minorities and to promote racial harmony in the wider community, particularly in Kent, but elsewhere when appropriate, by supporting voluntary groups working with such persons and by liaising with statutory agencies, local authorities and other interested parties.

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

Latest Income
£928,713
Latest Expenditure
£858,211

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £85,472
Charitable Activities £160,362
Other Trading £3,835
Investments £13,340
Other Income £665,704

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £842,836
Raising Funds £15,375
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£928,713
£858,211£842,836£467,151£31,84432 / 54
2024
£624,187
£732,313£716,324£396,649£41,60825 / 65
2023
£732,499
£637,621£621,331£504,775£23,19423 / 65
2022
£557,699
£547,396£543,098£409,897£37,75819 / 50
2021
£620,253
£469,010£71,516£399,594£90,00017 / 53

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kent Refugee Action Network

What does Kent Refugee Action Network do?

To promote the benefit of refugees,asylum seekers and ethnic minorities and to promote racial harmony in the wider community, particularly in Kent, but elsewhere when appropriate, by supporting voluntary groups working with such persons and by liaising with statutory agencies, local authorities and other interested parties.

How much income did Kent Refugee Action Network report in 2025?

Kent Refugee Action Network reported total income of £929k and reported expenditure of £858k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kent Refugee Action Network registered as a charity?

Kent Refugee Action Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 2003 as charity number 1097886. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Kent Refugee Action Network?

Kent Refugee Action Network is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rupert Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kent Refugee Action Network operate?

Kent Refugee Action Network operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kent Refugee Action Network a registered charity?

Yes — Kent Refugee Action Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097886.

Details

Address
Unit 1
Wincheap Industrial Estate
34 Simmonds Road
Canterbury
Kent
Website
kran.org.uk
Registration Date
9 June 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3991668
Charity Number
1097886

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Trustees

Rupert Brown Chair
Anna Di Mascio
Bashir Abdulrahman
Caroline Beard
Dr Richard Lee Warren
Hardy Kerim
Hilary Adams
Nicola Robbins
PATRICIA CAROLE EDWARDS
Sally Weatherall
Tim Judge

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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