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The Hummingbird Refugee Project

Founded as a grassroots organisation in Calais, we're now a Brighton based charity working locally with young refugees in Sussex and campaigning nationally. We provide specialist one to one casework support and advocacy as well as weekly youth groups that are developed alongside the young people accessing them.

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Activities & Mission

Founded as a grassroots organisation in Calais, we're now a Brighton based charity working locally with young refugees in Sussex and campaigning nationally. We provide specialist one to one casework support and advocacy as well as weekly youth groups that are developed alongside the young people accessing them.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£559,093
Latest Expenditure
£454,209

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £559,093
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £451,577
Raising Funds £2,632
Governance £1,656
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£559,093
£454,209£451,577£152,433£14,92616 / 15
2024
£377,662
£427,8540 / 30
2023
£321,821
£357,9390 / 25
2022
£329,616
£274,5500 / 20
2021
£229,320
£205,2860 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hummingbird Refugee Project

What does The Hummingbird Refugee Project do?

Founded as a grassroots organisation in Calais, we're now a Brighton based charity working locally with young refugees in Sussex and campaigning nationally. We provide specialist one to one casework support and advocacy as well as weekly youth groups that are developed alongside the young people accessing them.

How much income did The Hummingbird Refugee Project report in 2025?

The Hummingbird Refugee Project reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £454k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Hummingbird Refugee Project registered as a charity?

The Hummingbird Refugee Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 October 2017 as charity number 1174970. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Hummingbird Refugee Project?

The Hummingbird Refugee Project is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neha Patel Hampton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Hummingbird Refugee Project operate?

The Hummingbird Refugee Project operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hummingbird Refugee Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Hummingbird Refugee Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174970.

Details

Address
BMECP Centre
10A Fleet Street
BRIGHTON
BN1 4ZE
Registration Date
4 October 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5099289
Charity Number
1174970

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Trustees

Neha Patel Hampton Chair
Alp Iskender
Damien Robert
ELISA SANDRI
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