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Shaftesbury Refugee Group

We provide befriending, practical advice and financial support to help refugees settle into the communities of Shaftesbury, Gillingham and the adjacent towns and villages.

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Activities & Mission

We provide befriending, practical advice and financial support to help refugees settle into the communities of Shaftesbury, Gillingham and the adjacent towns and villages.

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
£19,002
Latest Expenditure
£18,869

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.3%
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
£19,002
£18,8690 / 14
2024
£34,641
£32,6170 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shaftesbury Refugee Group

What does Shaftesbury Refugee Group do?

We provide befriending, practical advice and financial support to help refugees settle into the communities of Shaftesbury, Gillingham and the adjacent towns and villages.

How much income did Shaftesbury Refugee Group report in 2025?

Shaftesbury Refugee Group reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shaftesbury Refugee Group registered as a charity?

Shaftesbury Refugee Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 2023 as charity number 1204787. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Shaftesbury Refugee Group?

Shaftesbury Refugee Group is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carolyn Michelle Godfrey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shaftesbury Refugee Group operate?

Shaftesbury Refugee Group operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Wiltshire.

Is Shaftesbury Refugee Group a registered charity?

Yes — Shaftesbury Refugee Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204787.

Details

Address
Grove Farm House
Dinahs Hollow
Melbury Abbas
SHAFTESBURY
Dorset
SP7 0DE
Registration Date
19 September 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5223159
Charity Number
1204787

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Trustees

Carolyn Michelle Godfrey Chair
Bryan Stuart Twiss
Guy Russell Sutherland
Julia Elizabeth Markus
Luke Aaron Foy
Nicola Elizabeth Pender
Rebecca Elizabeth Sutherland
Rosalind Anne Rosemary Hanby
Sara Delano Jacson MBE
Stephen Kenneth Wiles

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