Asylum seekers and refugees `BE101`¶

Asylum seekers and refugees is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Beneficiary group category.

1,473 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.72% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	387	0.54%
£10k - £100k	424	0.60%
£100k - £250k	192	0.85%
£250k - £500k	137	1.23%
£500k - £1m	93	1.33%
£1m - £10m	80	0.87%
Over £10m	23	1.02%
Total	1,336	0.69%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,308	0.76%
oscr	130	0.52%
ccni	35	0.50%
Total	1,473	0.72%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174] The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters	£239,727,000
THE SALVATION ARMY INTERNATIONAL TRUST [Charity number: 1000566] THE CHARITY'S MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE TO CONTINUE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGH EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIES, FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS RELIEF, WORKING IN COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS CLOSE TO THE FAMILY UNIT AND FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.	£81,784,000
Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism.	£74,790,071
Migrant Help [Charity number: SC041022] 2.1 The objects for which the Company is established ('the Objects') are: 2.1.1 The relief of sickness and financial hardship of Beneficiaries including: (a) information and advice on counselling, health, legal and welfare services and assistance. (b) advice on financial maintenance which may include the direct provision of financial assistance, goods and services. (c) advice on and provision of residential accommodation. (d) such other items or services as the Trustees in their discretion choose to provide. 2.1.2 To advance the education and training of Beneficiaries and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community. 2.1.3 To promote for the public benefit the sound administration of the law by providing advocacy services to Beneficiaries and their dependants. 2.1.4 To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to human migration. 2.2 In this Article 2, 'Beneficiaries' are defined as individuals, being: 2.2.1 foreign nationals. or 2.2.2 victims of human trafficking or potential victims of human trafficking (regardless of their nationality). who are in difficulty on their arrival, stay or residence in or departure from the UK.	£69,792,000
Migrant Help [Charity number: 1088631] 1 The relief of refugees and their families and dependants who are in conditions of need,hardship or distress2 to inform, advise and assist foreigners and Commonwealth citizens who are in difficulty or distress during their stay in the UK or in connection with their arrival or departure therefrom3 to promote the rights of refugees through the provision of advocacy and information.	£69,792,000
MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINIANS [Charity number: 1045315] MAP works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.	£56,552,000
SOCIETY OF JESUS TRUST OF 1929 FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES [Charity number: 230165] PARISH MINISTRY: in parishes & in university chaplaincies SPIRITUALITY: centres, programmes & publications for spiritual education EDUCATION: schools, colleges of higher educationFORMATION: for Jesuits & Catholic clergySOCIAL JUSTICE & RELIEF OF POVERTY: Jesuit Refugee Service & service to the poorCARE OF INFIRM & ELDERLY JESUITS JESUIT WORK OVERSEAS	£48,904,000
Bryson Charitable Group [Charity number: NI101396] Our services are delivered through five subsidiary charitable companies and two social enterprise trading companies. Our work to address fuel poverty, Bryson Energy, remains within the parent company and will transfer to a charitable subsidiary as from April 2015. Our charitable services companies are: • Bryson Care – services to families and older people in Belfast and the North West; • Bryson Intercultural – support for black and ethnic minority people and the Traveller community; • Bryson Lagansports – promoting active living, health and well-being in inner city communities; Our social enterprise trading companies are: • Bryson Future Skills – providing employment and training initiatives to young adults and those living with long term employment; • Bryson Recycling – providing kerbside recycling services. In the last financial year we have had a positive impact in a wide range of areas: ? We delivered over 212,000 hours of care and support to older people, helping them to remain in their own homes. ? We supported over 1,200 vulnerable children and their families. ? We provided over 1,500 hours of advice and support to newly arrived people from across the world seeking asylum. ? We supported 180 people from the Traveller community through our health, education, training and youth programmes. ? We supported 7,600 people in developing their skills and finding a new job. ? We recycled over 60,000 tonnes of household materials, selling 35% to local companies to create new products and support local jobs. ? We insulated 4,428 homes, reducing fuel bills and increasing comfort. ? We supported health and well-being by providing active living opportunities to 6,552 people from across the city.	£44,923,716
REFUGE [Charity number: 277424] Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.	£31,975,898
THE LONDON ORPHAN ASYLUM (REED'S SCHOOL) [Charity number: 312008] To provide education in Cobham for boys from the ages of 11 - 18, and girls in the Sixth Form. The objects of the Foundation, as set down in the Act and Constitution, are to advance the education of boys or girls who have lost one or both parents through death, divorce, or other family disaster, and whose home life, as a result, is unsatisfactory, unhappy or abnormal.	£29,598,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
LOVE CAMBODIA [Charity number: 1143803] We unite to give the orphaned & vulnerable children of Cambodia a real chance in life. We endeavour to save children from poverty & protect them from the horrors of human trafficking. We strive to create a family style environment for them to grow up in, safe and happy. We initiated raising support in 2010, sprung into action in 2011 & begun displaying annual spending with the Commission in 2012.
UNITED YEMENI COMMUNITY IN SCOTLAND SCIO [Charity number: SC052140] 4 The organisation?s purposes are: 4.1The advancement of education by establishing the Yemeni School in Scotland to teach Arabic and English language and authentic Yemeni heritage, customs, and traditions of the Yemeni and Scottish community'. 4.2 The advancement of citizenship or community development of recently arrived migrant Yemeni and refugees, asylum seekers and students, introducing their rights and duties in the country of immigration, and helping them to adapt and coexist in the new environment. To provide empowerment and capacity building support as a means of tackling isolation and promoting integration and active citizenship'. 4.3 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science to promote diversity and integration through arranging training workshops, performances and promoting dance, arts, science, sports, food, poetry, cultural and community activities and in doing so also encouraging and building the confidence in adults, children, and youths'. 4.4 To prevent or relief of poverty through initiating and facilitating humanitarian assistance and support to refugees and asylum seekers, in particular Yemeni refugees and asylum seekers, in Scotland. 4.5 To advance and promote other similar charitable purposes.	£5,988
ALTERNATIVE LINKS FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 1084707] A comprehensive directory for the Afghan refugee teachers engaged in clandestine schooling of Afghan children in Iran since 1990. Preparing short Modules for setting up co-ops for women based on Iranian and Afghan experience. Preparing simple English reading materials for young women and new immigrants in the UK. Preparing an introduction to British culture & institutions for new immigrants	£706
Ukrainian Hub Aberdeen [Charity number: SC052478] 4The organisation's purposes are: a.the advancement of education through the facilitation of the work of the Ukrainian School on Aberdeen. b.the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science through organising cultural events such as concerts, social evenings, exhibitions, film screenings, lectures. peaceful demonstrations to bring awareness to Ukrainian issues. c. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through direct support for Ukrainians refugees in Aberdeen.	£6,983
REFUGEE AID FROM TAUNTON [Charity number: 1180367] We carry out our objects by receiving donations from members of the public and distributing these to refugees, both in the local community and across the world. Any items unsuitable for distribution are sold at a reduced rate to the local community.We aim to be zero waste wherever possible, using all donated items in some form, donating to other charities where no other options are available.	£42,971
CROESO TEIFI [Charity number: 1173014] Working with the local community to raise funds to welcome, support and integrate refugees who have been granted leave to remain in the U.K. and who wish to reside in the Cardigan area.	£480
NAM YANG BRIGHTON [Charity number: 1207778] We provide accessible Chinese martial arts, mindfulness and community programmes in Brighton & Hove. We support people facing hardship, including refugees and those with poor mental health, SEN adults and children promoting wellbeing, confidence and inclusion. No one is turned away due to financial restraints.	£135,652
RAINBOW HOME NORTH [Charity number: 1173782] We work with LGBTQ plus people seeking asylum and those who have been granted leave to remain but are unsettled. Based in Newcastle, we cover the North East region. We provide social opportunities where members can meet safely and enjoy each other's company. We work one-to-one with each member helping to provide detailed case information.	£53,933
GRACE GENERATION [Charity number: NI101897] 1. Grace Generation runs 'The Storehouse' - Banbridge Community Foodbank in co-operation with several other churches. Food is donated and then distributed to families in need who are referred by Social Services, Health Visitors, GPs, Citizens Advice etc. We also run a 'not for profit' Coffee House which operates on a donation basis - we don't charge for anything, which makes it affordable for all. We also supply people in need with second hand furniture, cookers etc. 2. We run a schools programme whereby members of Grace Generation take Citizenship classes, focusing on issues like self-esteem, self-worth and anti human trafficking etc. In January 2015 we are starting to work with local Primary and High Schools in Banbridge, taking assemblies, various classes, SU meetings etc. 3. Grace Generation operates as a church for the advancement of the christian religion, holding weekly Sunday services and various other events, meetings and activities for all ages at various times during the week and also providing pastoral care for those in need. 4. We have a strong local community focus and have run various community based events throughout the year such as our Community Fun Night, Halloween and Christmas. Our Coffee House has also become a community hub with regular attendees and some volunteers serving from the local community. 5. We hold dance classes and promote various performing arts. 6. We promote Human Rights through our work raising awareness of the issue of Human Trafficking and we have a close working relationship with some local MLAs and MPs with regard to this issue. Grace generation is also non-denominational and non-sectarian and therefore can appeal to all sections of our community and we seek to promote healthy cross community relationships. 7. We are keen to help anyone in any kind of need and currently we run a CAP (Christians Against Poverty) programme which seeks to help those in financial need.	£372,866
MITHAQ INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR PEOPLES RIGHTS [Charity number: 1188927] Help poor people and refugee & gives them Medicine and tents & water & food & clothes ...