Refugee Support Group
Also known as: Reading Refugee Support Group, Rrsg
The Refugee Support Group is a charity that assists needy refugees and asylum seekers resident in Reading in order to help them overcome the challenges they face. The groups services include: offering advice and information; outreach, organizes recreational events; provision of material and practical support. The group is also involved in advocacy to raise awareness about its work.
Activities & Mission
The Refugee Support Group is a charity that assists needy refugees and asylum seekers resident in Reading in order to help them overcome the challenges they face. The groups services include: offering advice and information; outreach, organizes recreational events; provision of material and practical support. The group is also involved in advocacy to raise awareness about its work.
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 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% 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
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 | £972,884 | £781,279 | £710,031 | £399,591 | £190,413 | 21 / 20 |
| 2024 | £639,558 | £674,751 | £622,818 | £208,124 | £75,703 | 25 / 20 |
| 2023 | £570,220 | £628,634 | £593,132 | £243,287 | £89,423 | 25 / 50 |
| 2022 | £563,622 | £503,626 | £471,623 | £301,701 | £204,179 | 9 / 80 |
| 2021 | £446,982 | £338,540 | 0 / 70 |
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Frequently asked questions about Refugee Support Group
What does Refugee Support Group do?
The Refugee Support Group is a charity that assists needy refugees and asylum seekers resident in Reading in order to help them overcome the challenges they face. The groups services include: offering advice and information; outreach, organizes recreational events; provision of material and practical support. The group is also involved in advocacy to raise awareness about its work.
How much income did Refugee Support Group report in 2025?
Refugee Support Group reported total income of £973k and reported expenditure of £781k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Refugee Support Group?
Refugee Support Group 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 Refugee Support Group registered as a charity?
Refugee Support Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2003 as charity number 1098058. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Refugee Support Group?
Refugee Support Group is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Refugee Support Group operate?
Refugee Support Group operates across 6 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Hampshire, Reading and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Refugee Support Group a registered charity?
Yes — Refugee Support Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098058.
Details
35-39 London Street
READING
RG1 4PS
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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