Furness Refugee Support
Analysis
Furness Refugee Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ulverston. It was registered in January 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Furness Refugee Support reported income of £53k and spending of £82k, spending 156% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2025, income grew from £49k to £53k (+7.3%), an average of +3.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Furness Refugee Support sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Amina Bashir Memorial Trust Limited (£53k), Oasis Community Hub: Mediacityuk (£53k) and Pastures Community (£53k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Furness Refugee Support provides support to refugees and asylum seekers living in the Furness geographical area. We provide practical support helping people to create a home, attend appointments, learn English, liaise with other agencies. We also facilitate community engagement through a range of activities. We also support those in camps overseas through donation both financial and of clothing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Amina Bashir Memorial Trust Limited | Essex | £53k |
| Oasis Community Hub: Mediacityuk | London | £53k |
| Pastures Community | Northampton | £53k |
| The Ravc Welfare & Benevolent Fund | Surrey | £53k |