West End Refugee Service
Also known as: West End Refugee Service (wers), Wers
Previously registered as West End Refugee Service (WERS) 1077601. We provide holistic, trauma-informed support, IAA-registered advice, material aid, mentoring & capacity-building to help secure employment. Through our activities, we tackle poverty & exclusion, promote two-way integration, connect communities & challenge racism and xenophobia.
Activities & Mission
Previously registered as West End Refugee Service (WERS) 1077601. We provide holistic, trauma-informed support, IAA-registered advice, material aid, mentoring & capacity-building to help secure employment. Through our activities, we tackle poverty & exclusion, promote two-way integration, connect communities & challenge racism and xenophobia.
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
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — West End Refugee Service (wers) (organisation 3963485)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £192,488 | £1,140 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £100 | £0 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West End Refugee Service
What does West End Refugee Service do?
Previously registered as West End Refugee Service (WERS) 1077601. We provide holistic, trauma-informed support, IAA-registered advice, material aid, mentoring & capacity-building to help secure employment. Through our activities, we tackle poverty & exclusion, promote two-way integration, connect communities & challenge racism and xenophobia.
How much income did West End Refugee Service report in 2025?
West End Refugee Service reported total income of £192k and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was West End Refugee Service registered as a charity?
West End Refugee Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2020 as charity number 1192667. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs West End Refugee Service?
West End Refugee Service is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev John Charles Howard-Norman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West End Refugee Service operate?
West End Refugee Service operates across 5 areas, including Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is West End Refugee Service a registered charity?
Yes — West End Refugee Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192667.
Details
ONE STRAWBERRY LANE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 4BX
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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