Penrith and Eden Refugee Network
Analysis
Penrith and Eden Refugee Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in March 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Penrith and Eden Refugee Network reported income of £278k and spending of £151k, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £225k to £278k (+24%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 52% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Penrith and Eden Refugee Network sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Military VS Cancer (£278k), The Silverliningcharity (£278k) and Reach Out Ministries (£278k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We promote social inclusion, equality and diversity and prevent or relieve poverty for those excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of discrimination or disadvantage on the grounds of race or ethnic origin, including those with refugee or immigrant status. We operate in Penrith, Cumbria and the surrounding area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Military VS Cancer | Doncaster | £278k |
| The Silverliningcharity | London | £278k |
| Reach Out Ministries | Hartlepool | £278k |
| Horizons (Plymouth) | Plymouth | £278k |