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Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais)

We provide advocacy, information and support to refugees and asylum seekers in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

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Activities & Mission

We provide advocacy, information and support to refugees and asylum seekers in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

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
£115,068
Latest Expenditure
£66,845

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 58.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 58.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£115,068
£66,8450 / 30
2024
£57,912
£53,4940 / 25
2023
£40,081
£45,9050 / 30
2022
£22,806
£22,2600 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais)

What does Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) do?

We provide advocacy, information and support to refugees and asylum seekers in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

How much income did Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) report in 2025?

Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) reported total income of £115k and reported expenditure of £67k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) registered as a charity?

Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2021 as charity number 1193811. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais)?

Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew MacDonald. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) operate?

Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) a registered charity?

Yes — Refugee Advocacy, Information And Support, Lancaster (rais) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1193811.

Details

Address
THE CORNERSTONE
SULYARD STREET
LANCASTER
LA1 1PX
Website
rais.org.uk
Registration Date
15 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5176845
Charity Number
1193811

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Trustees

Matthew MacDonald Chair
Anas Radwan Allababedy
Andrew Nicholson
Also governs 1 other charity
Jennifer Maclennan
Also governs 1 other charity
John Chell

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