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Shropshire Supports Refugees

Shropshire Supports Refugees exists to assist and support refugees settled in the Shropshire area. SSR provides a range of services, goods, support and advice including ESOL and leisure and recreation activities for the families. We provide a support network and facilitate helping to create the community networks necessary to live happy, independent lives.

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Activities & Mission

Shropshire Supports Refugees exists to assist and support refugees settled in the Shropshire area. SSR provides a range of services, goods, support and advice including ESOL and leisure and recreation activities for the families. We provide a support network and facilitate helping to create the community networks necessary to live happy, independent lives.

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
£752,583
Latest Expenditure
£586,188

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% 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 £175,543
Charitable Activities £569,515
Other Trading £7,525
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £586,038
Raising Funds £150
Governance £400
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£752,583
£586,188£586,038£282,457£30,00014 / 60
2023
£464,999
£398,1830 / 75
2022
£59,075
£8,1600 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shropshire Supports Refugees

What does Shropshire Supports Refugees do?

Shropshire Supports Refugees exists to assist and support refugees settled in the Shropshire area. SSR provides a range of services, goods, support and advice including ESOL and leisure and recreation activities for the families. We provide a support network and facilitate helping to create the community networks necessary to live happy, independent lives.

How much income did Shropshire Supports Refugees report in 2024?

Shropshire Supports Refugees reported total income of £753k and reported expenditure of £586k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Shropshire Supports Refugees?

Shropshire Supports Refugees has a program ratio of 77.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Shropshire Supports Refugees registered as a charity?

Shropshire Supports Refugees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 2021 as charity number 1196673. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Shropshire Supports Refugees?

Shropshire Supports Refugees is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Hamilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shropshire Supports Refugees operate?

Shropshire Supports Refugees operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Shropshire Supports Refugees a registered charity?

Yes — Shropshire Supports Refugees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1196673.

Details

Address
Shropshire Supports Refugees
Grove House
8 St. Julians Friars
SHREWSBURY
SY1 1XL
Registration Date
19 November 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5171899
Charity Number
1196673

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Trustees

Martin Hamilton Chair
Dr HEATHER CLAIRE THOMAS
Giles Bell
Also governs 1 other charity
Jane Smalley
Roger Ford

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