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Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees

We support refugees and their dependents, or those seeking asylum, in Kent, by the relief of financial hardship, befriending, assisting with English language learning, and generally helping them to adapt within a new community. We also aim to advance the education of the public about the rights and needs of refugees and asylum seekers through outreach work.

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Activities & Mission

We support refugees and their dependents, or those seeking asylum, in Kent, by the relief of financial hardship, befriending, assisting with English language learning, and generally helping them to adapt within a new community. We also aim to advance the education of the public about the rights and needs of refugees and asylum seekers through outreach work.

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
£29,802
Latest Expenditure
£23,774

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.8%
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
£29,802
£23,7740 / 60
2024
£22,427
£23,0540 / 70
2023
£32,008
£35,3960 / 70
2022
£31,154
£8,4640 / 55
2021
£19,520
£14,7250 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees

What does Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees do?

We support refugees and their dependents, or those seeking asylum, in Kent, by the relief of financial hardship, befriending, assisting with English language learning, and generally helping them to adapt within a new community. We also aim to advance the education of the public about the rights and needs of refugees and asylum seekers through outreach work.

How much income did Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees report in 2025?

Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees registered as a charity?

Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2017 as charity number 1173758. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees?

Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees operate?

Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees a registered charity?

Yes — Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173758.

Details

Address
c/o Burns & Co. Accountants
2A Bank Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1BL
Registration Date
11 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5096451
Charity Number
1173758

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Trustees

FIONA O'BRIEN
Kefaia Alfahsi
Lee Robert Mead
RUTH Connelly HAYFA
Sarah Veronica Pratten

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