The Society of Friends of Foreigners In Distress is a charitable organization in London England whose aim is to "... grant relief to indigent foreigners here, without distinction of country or religion; especially to those who are not entitled to parochial aid: and to furnish the means to such as are desirous to return to their own countries."[1]
Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress
Founded
1806
Type
Charity
Registration no.
212593 (England and Wales)
Focus
Foreign people with London
Location
London, England, UK
Area served
London, England
Established in 1806, this is one of London's oldest charities that still operates.[citation needed] The impulse behind the charity was based on Dr. John Murray's Society of Universal Good Will, which had been stablished 40 years prior and was based out of Norwich.[1]
Slogan of the Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress
Referencesedit
^ abcAccount of the Society of Friends and Foreigners in Distress for 1824
^Account of the Society of Friends and Foreigners in Distress for 1867
External linksedit
Website of the Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress
April 15, 2024
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