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Taunton Welcomes Refugees

The Objects of Taunton Welcomes Refugees (TWR) are the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among refugees and their dependents in Taunton, Wellington and surrounding areas.

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Activities & Mission

The Objects of Taunton Welcomes Refugees (TWR) are the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among refugees and their dependents in Taunton, Wellington and surrounding areas.

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
£21,457
Latest Expenditure
£36,530

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 170.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 170.2%
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.

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
2025
£21,457
£36,5300 / 55
2024
£31,496
£31,5780 / 46
2022
£15,095
£12,0010 / 40
2021
£12,571
£1,9040 / 22

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Frequently asked questions about Taunton Welcomes Refugees

What does Taunton Welcomes Refugees do?

The Objects of Taunton Welcomes Refugees (TWR) are the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among refugees and their dependents in Taunton, Wellington and surrounding areas.

How much income did Taunton Welcomes Refugees report in 2025?

Taunton Welcomes Refugees reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £37k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Taunton Welcomes Refugees registered as a charity?

Taunton Welcomes Refugees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2019 as charity number 1183921. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Taunton Welcomes Refugees?

Taunton Welcomes Refugees is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIMON FORRESTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Taunton Welcomes Refugees operate?

Taunton Welcomes Refugees operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Taunton Welcomes Refugees a registered charity?

Yes — Taunton Welcomes Refugees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183921.

Details

Address
Quakers Friends Meeting House
Bath Place
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 4EP
Registration Date
17 June 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5134283
Charity Number
1183921

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Trustees

SIMON FORRESTER Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alison Bachelor
Christopher Langton
Edmund David East
Esther Penelope Checketts
Rev Lynnette Kathleen Mayers
Robin Peeler

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