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Migrant Help

Also known as: Migrant Helpline

1 The relief of refugees and their families and dependants who are in conditions of need,hardship or distress2 to inform, advise and assist foreigners and Commonwealth citizens who are in difficulty or distress during their stay in the UK or in connection with their arrival or departure therefrom3 to promote the rights of refugees through the provision of advocacy and information.

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Activities & Mission

1 The relief of refugees and their families and dependants who are in conditions of need,hardship or distress2 to inform, advise and assist foreigners and Commonwealth citizens who are in difficulty or distress during their stay in the UK or in connection with their arrival or departure therefrom3 to promote the rights of refugees through the provision of advocacy and information.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£69,792,000
Latest Expenditure
£65,616,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £135,000
Charitable Activities £66,256,000
Other Trading £3,088,000
Investments £313,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £62,698,000
Raising Funds £2,918,000
Governance £550,000
Grants to Institutions £1,126,000
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
£69,792,000
£65,616,000£62,698,000£21,835,000£14,752,000565 / 104
2024
£58,163,000
£55,813,000£53,359,000£17,659,000£11,800,000486 / 70
2023
£45,734,000
£41,739,000£39,234,000£15,309,000£10,960,000364 / 0
2022
£33,499,000
£28,096,000£26,496,000£11,314,000£8,778,000289 / 5
2021
£22,395,000
£20,561,000£19,906,000£5,911,000£5,618,000266 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Migrant Help

What does Migrant Help do?

1 The relief of refugees and their families and dependants who are in conditions of need,hardship or distress2 to inform, advise and assist foreigners and Commonwealth citizens who are in difficulty or distress during their stay in the UK or in connection with their arrival or departure therefrom3 to promote the rights of refugees through the provision of advocacy and information.

How much income did Migrant Help report in 2025?

Migrant Help reported total income of £69.79m and reported expenditure of £65.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Migrant Help registered as a charity?

Migrant Help was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2001 as charity number 1088631. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Migrant Help?

Migrant Help is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir HUGH BAYLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Migrant Help operate?

Migrant Help operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Migrant Help a registered charity?

Yes — Migrant Help is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088631.

Details

Address
128 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
Registration Date
27 September 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3983652
Charity Number
1088631

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Trustees

Sir HUGH BAYLEY Chair
Amelia Mary Knott
Boshra Sayed
Brandon Perlberg
Carina Ann Kemp
Daniel Cook
Eric Kolodner
Jamie Seaford
Katherine Arie
Marina Jane Kilcline
Mayan Shah
Simon Gallow

Also Known As

  • Migrant Helpline
  • Migrant Help

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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