Suffolk Refugee Support
Also known as: Suffolk Refugee Support Forum
Advice and Advocacy Service for refugees and asylum seekers in Suffolk, including health, employment, housing, education.International Women's GroupESOL and English conversation classesYoung refugees' sports, academic and conversation groupsRefugee Skills Exchange GroupImmigration legal advice surgeryTalks and Publicity re. refugee issues to host population
Activities & Mission
Advice and Advocacy Service for refugees and asylum seekers in Suffolk, including health, employment, housing, education.International Women's GroupESOL and English conversation classesYoung refugees' sports, academic and conversation groupsRefugee Skills Exchange GroupImmigration legal advice surgeryTalks and Publicity re. refugee issues to host population
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 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% 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 | £769,465 | £806,189 | £806,189 | £418,786 | £322,483 | 31 / 60 |
| 2024 | £753,092 | £870,007 | £870,007 | £455,510 | £434,199 | 32 / 60 |
| 2023 | £749,000 | £705,162 | £705,162 | £606,796 | £516,022 | 32 / 60 |
| 2022 | £640,935 | £520,724 | £520,724 | £562,958 | £467,800 | 19 / 60 |
| 2021 | £455,051 | £378,068 | 0 / 70 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Refugee Support
What does Suffolk Refugee Support do?
Advice and Advocacy Service for refugees and asylum seekers in Suffolk, including health, employment, housing, education.International Women's GroupESOL and English conversation classesYoung refugees' sports, academic and conversation groupsRefugee Skills Exchange GroupImmigration legal advice surgeryTalks and Publicity re. refugee issues to host population
How much income did Suffolk Refugee Support report in 2025?
Suffolk Refugee Support reported total income of £769k and reported expenditure of £806k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Suffolk Refugee Support?
Suffolk Refugee Support has a program ratio of 104.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Suffolk Refugee Support registered as a charity?
Suffolk Refugee Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2000 as charity number 1078794. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Suffolk Refugee Support?
Suffolk Refugee Support is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Felicity Jane Szesnat. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Suffolk Refugee Support operate?
Suffolk Refugee Support operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Suffolk Refugee Support a registered charity?
Yes — Suffolk Refugee Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078794.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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