--- title: "Acts of Kindness — check charity number 1157916 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Acts of Kindness a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157916. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 24 Church Green East. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acts-of-kindness retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:24:38.376Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Acts of Kindness is a registered charity (number 1157916) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £235,215 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Acts of Kindness? Registered charity number 1157916 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 24 Church Green East Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £235,215 Website [www.aokuk.org.uk](http://www.aokuk.org.uk/) ## What does Acts of Kindness do? The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing food, through the medium of Redditch Foodbank, and other goods.The prevention or relief of poverty in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. ## What causes is Acts of Kindness registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Acts of Kindness yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acts of Kindness is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=acts-of-kindness&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aokuk.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Acts of Kindness a legitimate charity? Yes. Acts of Kindness is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157916) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Acts of Kindness's charity number? Acts of Kindness's charity number is 1157916. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157916? Search 1157916 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Acts of Kindness do? The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing food, through the medium of Redditch Foodbank, and other goods.The prevention or relief of poverty in Redditch and surrounding districts by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Does Acts of Kindness have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acts of Kindness. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Acts of Kindness? Acts of Kindness's website is http://www.aokuk.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157916).