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.

1,445 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.71% 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	382	0.54%
£10k - £100k	423	0.60%
£100k - £250k	188	0.84%
£250k - £500k	124	1.14%
£500k - £1m	94	1.37%
£1m - £10m	79	0.87%
Over £10m	23	1.03%
Total	1,313	0.68%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,284	0.75%
oscr	125	0.50%
ccni	36	0.50%
Total	1,445	0.71%

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
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
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
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.	£60,980,930
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.	£26,972,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
REFUGEE CAFE [Charity number: 1191147] To relieve the poverty of those granted refugee status and asylum through the provision of vocational skills training, advice and support to enable such people to obtain employment	£1,258
THE MEARS SPORTS FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1212152] THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BURY AND SURROUNDING AREA BY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE SPORT OF MARTIAL ARTS OR OTHER HEALTH BASED RECREATION PROGRAMMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES AND SERVICES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, LOW SCHOOL ATTAINMENT, SOCIOECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, UNEMPLOYMENT STATUS AND THEIR ASYLUM AND/OR IMMIGRATION STATUS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR SUCH PERSONS.
PATIKO BAKER'S FORT PROJECT [Charity number: 1148915] Supporting young people who live in care to transition into adulthood through mentoring support, employment advice and skill workshopsSupporting victims of human trafficking through Refferals, Legal advice, basic skill building and advocacySupporting people from refugee and backgroundsHealth awareness programmesLanguage and after school clubTraining and computer skills	£133,860
REBUILD WITH HOPE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1193007] Rebuild With Hope Foundation works with individuals with multiple barriers to employment such as ex-offenders, homeless, refugees, ex-services veterans, asylum seekers.We provide direct employment both full and part time. We assist in finding employment & accommodation.We provide training.We operate within a 50 mile radius from Greater Manchester.	£3,081,700
BORA SHABAA REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1135550] Youth Club: offers positive out of school activities for young people. practising cultural songs and dances.Art and Cultural activity: workshops for women to empower them to grow out of the restriction set by culture from back home. Offers free translation support.Educational Visit: organise trips that allow families to visit various places of interest around Hull and learn about new culture	£67,034
EASTBOURNE NETWORX [Charity number: 1170393] Eastbourne Networx welcomes and supports refugees and immigrants in Eastbourne and the nearby locality, with no or little recourse to public funds. We are a voice for the individuals and families, supporting them at different agencies as required. Networx also supports families rehoused in the town on the Government Resettlement Programme.	£54,626
ASHA NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE [Charity number: 1176934] We promote the social integration of asylum seekers & refugees through:- skill development and volunteering opportunities- women's and men's groups- school admissions, homework clubs, educational trips, sport activities- destitution support- home visits and one to one supportWe also provide food and clothing for those who have no recourse to public funds/not allowed to work	£452,622
YOUTH ALIYAH - CHILD RESCUE [Charity number: 1077913] Represents youth villages in Israel that offer a haven for under-privileged, deprived and needy immigrant, refugee and native Israeli children.	£1,096,077
ASYLUM MATTERS [Charity number: 1192664] Asylum Matters is a charity that works in partnership locally and nationally to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change. By mobilising and coordinating local, regional and national advocacy work, we aim to increase the impact of campaigns to secure improvements to asylum policy and practice.	£398,124
THE COTTON TREE TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 1199748] Relief of poverty and education for asylum seekers and refugees, those seeking humanitarian protection and their families including legal and other advice and help to improve their conditions of life. Educating the public about refugees.