Refugees Welcome North Somerset
Analysis
Refugees Welcome North Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Weston Super Mare. It was registered in March 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Refugees Welcome North Somerset reported income of £231k and spending of £236k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £28k to £231k (+732%), an average of +188% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 271%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Refugees Welcome North Somerset sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Corali Dance Company (£230k), In Touch/Kids United (£231k) and The Hollow Lane Club (£230k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Collecting and distributing aid and essential items for asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants arriving in North Somerset. Welcome Centre for education, social activities and access to free shopPop up 'welcome cafe' sessions where people can socialise, access support and practice their English. A member led lunch provision.Befriending to support with appointments and integration
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Corali Dance Company | 387 Coldharbour Lane | £230k |
| In Touch/Kids United | London | £231k |
| The Hollow Lane Club | Exeter | £230k |
| Hour Community | Suffolk | £231k |