Refugee Action
We provide reception, advice and information to refugees and asylum seekers and other displaced people; promote the development of refugee communities as distinctive parts of wider British communities; improve access to employment and mainstream services, and enhance opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers; raise awareness of refugee issues, influence policy, and campaign for refugee rights.
Activities & Mission
We provide reception, advice and information to refugees and asylum seekers and other displaced people; promote the development of refugee communities as distinctive parts of wider British communities; improve access to employment and mainstream services, and enhance opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers; raise awareness of refugee issues, influence policy, and campaign for refugee rights.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% 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 | £6,855,000 | £8,107,000 | £6,172,000 | £6,136,000 | £1,700,000 | 95 / 200 |
| 2024 | £11,741,000 | £10,619,000 | £8,930,000 | £7,387,000 | £2,935,000 | 138 / 200 |
| 2023 | £11,485,000 | £10,143,000 | £8,620,000 | £6,266,000 | £1,901,000 | 142 / 185 |
| 2022 | £7,789,000 | £6,640,000 | £5,567,000 | £4,924,000 | £2,476,000 | 93 / 150 |
| 2021 | £8,799,000 | £8,538,000 | £7,600,000 | £3,775,000 | £1,597,000 | 97 / 110 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Refugee Action
What does Refugee Action do?
We provide reception, advice and information to refugees and asylum seekers and other displaced people; promote the development of refugee communities as distinctive parts of wider British communities; improve access to employment and mainstream services, and enhance opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers; raise awareness of refugee issues, influence policy, and campaign for refugee rights.
How much income did Refugee Action report in 2025?
Refugee Action reported total income of £6.86m and reported expenditure of £8.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Refugee Action?
Refugee Action has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Refugee Action registered as a charity?
Refugee Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1981 as charity number 283660. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Refugee Action?
Refugee Action is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nankunda Katangaza. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Refugee Action operate?
Refugee Action operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Refugee Action a registered charity?
Yes — Refugee Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 283660.
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