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title: "Acupuncture Aid — check charity number 1143563 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Acupuncture Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1143563. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acupuncture-aid
retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:30:49.543Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Acupuncture Aid is a registered charity (number 1143563) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Acupuncture Aid?

Registered charity number

1143563

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bath

Website

[www.barefootclinics.org.uk](http://www.barefootclinics.org.uk/)

## What does Acupuncture Aid do?

Barefoot Clinics pursues activities to relieve suffering and undertake community development.a) Provide healthcare in remote, impoverished areas in India and Nepalb) Advancement of health & healing with the promotion of sustainable acupuncture clinicsc) Provide professional training in acupuncture skills and clinic management, to local and indigenous peoples

## What causes is Acupuncture Aid registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Acupuncture Aid yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acupuncture Aid 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Acupuncture Aid a legitimate charity?

Yes. Acupuncture Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1143563) 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 Acupuncture Aid's charity number?

Acupuncture Aid's charity number is 1143563. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1143563?

Search 1143563 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 Acupuncture Aid do?

Barefoot Clinics pursues activities to relieve suffering and undertake community development.a) Provide healthcare in remote, impoverished areas in India and Nepalb) Advancement of health & healing with the promotion of sustainable acupuncture clinicsc) Provide professional training in acupuncture skills and clinic management, to local and indigenous peoples

Does Acupuncture Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acupuncture Aid. 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 Acupuncture Aid?

Acupuncture Aid's website is http://www.barefootclinics.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/1143563).