FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES
Registration #1176524 · Registered
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We seek to improve the mental health and well-being of all asylum seekers and refugees in Sunderland, whilst promoting their integration into the wider community. Our weekly Drop-in now extends to a Women?s group and added activities for all ages. Our intention is to develop these undertakings.FODI continues the work of the charity of the same name (registered charity 1153057). ?2011-2018.
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About FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES
FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1176524). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES reported a total income of £179,247 and total expenditure of £158,248, a spending ratio of 88% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES describes its activities as follows: We seek to improve the mental health and well-being of all asylum seekers and refugees in Sunderland, whilst promoting their integration into the wider community. Our weekly Drop-in now extends to a Women?s group and added activities for all ages. Our intention is to develop these undertakings.FODI continues the work of the charity of the same name (registered charity 1153057). ?2011-2018. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for FRIENDS OF THE DROP-IN FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 88.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £179,247 | £158,248 | 88% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026