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Hackney Migrant Centre is a community-based charity that provides free advice and support for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. The centre focuses on four main areas: immigration, housing, welfare, and holistic support.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHackney Migrant Centre is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £562K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Hackney Migrant Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
Hackney Migrant Centre is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hackney Migrant Centre has £562K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hackney Migrant Centre is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £562K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hackney Migrant Centre. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Hackney Migrant Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Hackney Migrant Centre is a community-based charity that provides free advice and support for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. The centre focuses on four main areas: immigration, housing, welfare, and holistic support. Hackney Migrant Centre is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Hackney Migrant Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £562K is below the peer average of £1M.
Hackney Migrant Centre is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (11)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
PositiveHackney Migrant Centre founding member Wendy Pettifer passes away aged 72 - Hackney Citizen
Countering the rhetoric: Hackney migrants speak out following a summer of discontent - Hackney Citizen
Akwaaba – a place of welcome for Hackney’s migrants - Hackney Citizen
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Hackney Migrant Centre
- What is Hackney Migrant Centre?
- Hackney Migrant Centre is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Hackney Migrant Centre is a community-based charity that provides free advice and support for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. The centre focuses on four main areas: immigration, housing, welfare, and holistic support.
- When was Hackney Migrant Centre founded?
- Hackney Migrant Centre was founded in 2008.
- Where is Hackney Migrant Centre located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Hackney Migrant Centre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hackney Migrant Centre trustworthy?
- Hackney Migrant Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Hackney Migrant Centre's website?
- https://www.hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk
- Are donations to Hackney Migrant Centre tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.