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Manchester Refugee Support Network

At MRSN, we help asylum seekers and refugees get the basic support they need to live with dignity. We strive to help them build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK. Our aims are:To support refugees to access services and opportunities on an equal basis, in order to prevent all forms of poverty and allow individuals to fulfill their potentialTo educate refugees and asylum seekers on

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Activities & Mission

At MRSN, we help asylum seekers and refugees get the basic support they need to live with dignity. We strive to help them build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK. Our aims are:To support refugees to access services and opportunities on an equal basis, in order to prevent all forms of poverty and allow individuals to fulfill their potentialTo educate refugees and asylum seekers on

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£474,413
Latest Expenditure
£515,755

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% 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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £38,566
Charitable Activities £666,583
Other Trading £0
Investments £13
Other Income £28

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £515,032
Raising Funds £180
Governance £2,917
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
£474,413
£515,7550 / 67
2024
£705,190
£515,212£515,032£518,542£277,40711 / 60
2023
£484,138
£432,9970 / 62

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manchester Refugee Support Network

What does Manchester Refugee Support Network do?

At MRSN, we help asylum seekers and refugees get the basic support they need to live with dignity. We strive to help them build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK. Our aims are:To support refugees to access services and opportunities on an equal basis, in order to prevent all forms of poverty and allow individuals to fulfill their potentialTo educate refugees and asylum seekers on

How much income did Manchester Refugee Support Network report in 2025?

Manchester Refugee Support Network reported total income of £474k and reported expenditure of £516k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Manchester Refugee Support Network?

Manchester Refugee Support Network has a program ratio of 73.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Manchester Refugee Support Network registered as a charity?

Manchester Refugee Support Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2021 as charity number 1196560. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Manchester Refugee Support Network?

Manchester Refugee Support Network is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is AHMED MOHAMED. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Manchester Refugee Support Network operate?

Manchester Refugee Support Network operates across 10 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester City and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Manchester Refugee Support Network a registered charity?

Yes — Manchester Refugee Support Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196560.

Details

Address
129 PRINCESS ROAD
MANCHESTER
M14 4RB
Registration Date
12 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5187371
Charity Number
1196560

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Trustees

AHMED MOHAMED Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Addisu Tewolde
Amina Sayid
Mike Mpofu
Sadia Muminovic
Selamawit Reda
Zahid Khan

Sectors & Classifications

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