South London Refugee Association
Also known as: Merton and Wandsworth Asylum Welcome
Providing services for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants at risk or in crisis in the South London Area.
Activities & Mission
Providing services for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants at risk or in crisis in the South London 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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 | £933,667 | £920,880 | £920,400 | £310,752 | £257,584 | 20 / 60 |
| 2024 | £995,768 | £982,319 | £950,548 | £297,965 | £251,389 | 20 / 90 |
| 2023 | £991,577 | £913,881 | £881,675 | £284,516 | £199,861 | 14 / 47 |
| 2022 | £599,448 | £662,051 | £635,076 | £206,820 | £16,565 | 20 / 55 |
| 2021 | £669,171 | £577,113 | £552,572 | £269,422 | £151,211 | 14 / 48 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about South London Refugee Association
What does South London Refugee Association do?
Providing services for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants at risk or in crisis in the South London Area.
How much income did South London Refugee Association report in 2025?
South London Refugee Association reported total income of £934k and reported expenditure of £921k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is South London Refugee Association?
South London Refugee Association has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was South London Refugee Association registered as a charity?
South London Refugee Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2004 as charity number 1102814. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs South London Refugee Association?
South London Refugee Association is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Laura Harrison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does South London Refugee Association operate?
South London Refugee Association operates across 4 areas: Croydon, Lambeth, Merton and Wandsworth.
Is South London Refugee Association a registered charity?
Yes — South London Refugee Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102814.
Details
16 LEIGHAM COURT ROAD
LONDON
SW16 2PJ
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Also Known As
- Merton and Wandsworth Asylum Welcome
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated