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Refugee Women Connect

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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Refugee Women Connect

Refugee Women Connect, previously known as MRANG, is set up to support women asylum-seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking. We run an extensive outreach programme with weekly drop-ins where women can access a range of emotional and practical support and activities. We run an additional support group for perinatal women and a self-esteem support group. We also offer one-to-one casework.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£395,477)
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Refugee Women Connect is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is 1113574. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £512K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Refugee Women Connect 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 100% 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.

Refugee Women Connect is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Refugee Women Connect has £512K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% 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.

Refugee Women Connect is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £512K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Refugee Women Connect. 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.

Refugee Women Connect 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. 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.

Refugee Women Connect, previously known as MRANG, is set up to support women asylum-seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking. We run an extensive outreach programme with weekly drop-ins where women can access a range of emotional and practical support and activities. We run an additional support group for perinatal women and a self-esteem support group. We also offer one-to-one casework. Refugee Women Connect is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Refugee Women Connect's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £512K is below the peer average of £1M.

Refugee Women Connect 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Refugee Women Connect is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

PA
Paul Joseph Lynott
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

PA
Paul J••••• L•••••
Trustee
PH
Philomena H•••••••
Trustee
PH
Philomene U••••••••
Trustee
SA
Sarah G••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Liverpool’s Strike a Pose fashion show backs refugee women charity - Birkenhead News
Feb 2026
www.birkenhead.news
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 with Women for Refugee Women - Together With Refugees
Apr 2023
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 with Refugee Women Connect - Together With Refugees
Mar 2023
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
‘It’s given me love’: how art is helping refugee women connect and express themselves - The World Economic Forum
Oct 2021
www.weforum.org
Theater as Therapy: Syrian Refugee Women Connect with Greek Tragedy - Columbia University Mailman School of Public Healt
Oct 2014
www.publichealth.columbia.edu

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Refugee Women Connect This page 87 £512,474 100%
Sebby'S Corner 89 £815,877 93%
Asylum Justice 87 £634,197 100%
Camden Community Law Centre 87 £640,989 100%
Savannah Wisdom 87 £544,875 100%
Unfold 87 £642,180 100%
Age UK South Gloucestershire Ltd 87 £870,730 99%
Magic Bus Global 87 £973,201 100%
Hackney Migrant Centre 87 £561,736 92%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 23, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Refugee Women Connect

What is Refugee Women Connect?
Refugee Women Connect is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Refugee Women Connect, previously known as MRANG, is set up to support women asylum-seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking. We run an extensive outreach programme with weekly drop-ins where women can access a range of emotional and practical support and activities. We run an additional support group for perinatal women and a self-esteem support group. We also offer one-to-one casework.
When was Refugee Women Connect founded?
Refugee Women Connect was founded in 2006.
Where is Refugee Women Connect located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Refugee Women Connect's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Refugee Women Connect trustworthy?
Refugee Women Connect 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 Refugee Women Connect's registration number?
Registration: 1113574 (United Kingdom).
What is Refugee Women Connect's website?
https://www.refugeewomenconnect.org.uk
Are donations to Refugee Women Connect 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.