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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £69,792,000 | £65,616,000 | £62,698,000 | £21,835,000 | £14,752,000 | 565 / 104 |
| 2024 | £58,163,000 | £55,813,000 | £53,359,000 | £17,659,000 | £11,800,000 | 486 / 70 |
| 2023 | £45,734,000 | £41,739,000 | £39,234,000 | £15,309,000 | £10,960,000 | 364 / 0 |
| 2022 | £33,499,000 | £28,096,000 | £26,496,000 | £11,314,000 | £8,778,000 | 289 / 5 |
| 2021 | £22,395,000 | £20,561,000 | £19,906,000 | £5,911,000 | £5,618,000 | 266 / 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.
How efficient is Migrant Help?
Migrant Help has a program ratio of 89.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 13 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.
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Also Known As
- Migrant Helpline
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated