Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support
Analysis
Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in June 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06271122). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support reported income of £552k and spending of £593k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £307k to £552k (+80%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 113%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Yachad (£546k), Dpi - Democratic Progress Institute (£560k) and Anti Racist Cumbria (£538k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 94%, donations and legacies 5.4% and investments 1.1%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £217k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 5.4%
- Charitable activities 94%
- Investments 1.1%
In the charity's own words
To provide1 advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in Devon and Cornwall2 Signposting to solicitors to conduct AS appeals3 Free food parcels to destitute ASRs4 Free clothing5 Internet suite6 A social meeting place for ASRs7 Arranging English and other courses8 Talks to educate public in ASR issues9 Activities to promote health and fitness among ASRs
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Yachad | 104-108 Grafton Road | £546k |
| Dpi - Democratic Progress Institute | London | £560k |
| Anti Racist Cumbria | Greater London | £538k |
| Efa London | London | £564k |