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The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers

The charity provides small grants to organizations within Greater London that are meeting the welfare needs of destitute asylum-seekers and refugees. Allocation is prioritised to member organizations of the London Churches Refugee Network, non-members may also apply. This ecumenical fund relies on donations from individuals, churches and other charitable foundations to relieve this form of destitu

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides small grants to organizations within Greater London that are meeting the welfare needs of destitute asylum-seekers and refugees. Allocation is prioritised to member organizations of the London Churches Refugee Network, non-members may also apply. This ecumenical fund relies on donations from individuals, churches and other charitable foundations to relieve this form of destitu

Grants

The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£53,611
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£51,973
Latest Expenditure
£53,611

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 103.2%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£51,973
£53,6110 / 15
2024
£55,470
£60,0540 / 15
2023
£59,530
£54,7850 / 3
2022
£50,751
£53,7610 / 3
2021
£54,824
£46,2280 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers

What does The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers do?

The charity provides small grants to organizations within Greater London that are meeting the welfare needs of destitute asylum-seekers and refugees. Allocation is prioritised to member organizations of the London Churches Refugee Network, non-members may also apply. This ecumenical fund relies on donations from individuals, churches and other charitable foundations to relieve this form of destitu

How much income did The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers report in 2025?

The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers reported total income of £52k and reported expenditure of £54k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers registered as a charity?

The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2007 as charity number 1121108. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers?

The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Loveitt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers operate?

The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers a registered charity?

Yes — The London Churches Fund For Destitute Asylum Seekers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121108.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 October 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4030240
Charity Number
1121108

Trustees

Simon Loveitt Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BETHAN ANGHARAD LANT
CHRIS BRICE
Gillian Angela Dare
Also governs 1 other charity
Matthew Lloyd
Richard Solly
ROBINA ANNE PENELOPE RAFFERTY MBE, BA

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