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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.

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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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£972,884
Latest Expenditure
£781,279

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £558,094
Charitable Activities £392,464
Other Trading £18,429
Investments £0
Other Income £3,897

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £710,031
Raising Funds £71,248
Governance £4,325
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£972,884
£781,279£710,031£399,591£190,41321 / 20
2024
£639,558
£674,751£622,818£208,124£75,70325 / 20
2023
£570,220
£628,634£593,132£243,287£89,42325 / 50
2022
£563,622
£503,626£471,623£301,701£204,1799 / 80
2021
£446,982
£338,5400 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

Address
1st Floor above RISC
35-39 London Street
READING
RG1 4PS
Registration Date
17 June 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000224
Charity Number
1098058

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Trustees

Andrea Cleaver
Doon Lovett
Dr Mary Richardson
Natalie Marsden
Nick Yeates
Samantha Lee
Sarah Vawda

Also Known As

  • Reading Refugee Support Group
  • Rrsg

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14 May 2026
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