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title: "Advocates for International Development — check charity number 1118565 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Advocates for International Development a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118565. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 244-254 Cambridge Heath Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/advocates-for-international-development
retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:37.229Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Advocates for International Development is a registered charity (number 1118565) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £3,113,194 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Advocates for International Development?

Registered charity number

1118565

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

244-254 Cambridge Heath Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31)

£3,113,194

Website

[www.a4id.org](http://www.a4id.org/)

## What does Advocates for International Development do?

Legal expertise on rule of law rendered to developing nations. Brokering requests from NGO's in developing nations for pro bono legal advice with law firms willing to provide it.Business and human rights work in the developing world.Policy and thought leadership work on law and developing nations.Pro bono legal advice rendered in Rwanda.

## What causes is Advocates for International Development registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Advocates for International Development yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Advocates for International Development 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 Advocates for International Development a legitimate charity?

Yes. Advocates for International Development is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118565) 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 Advocates for International Development's charity number?

Advocates for International Development's charity number is 1118565. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1118565?

Search 1118565 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 Advocates for International Development do?

Legal expertise on rule of law rendered to developing nations. Brokering requests from NGO's in developing nations for pro bono legal advice with law firms willing to provide it.Business and human rights work in the developing world.Policy and thought leadership work on law and developing nations.Pro bono legal advice rendered in Rwanda.

Does Advocates for International Development have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Advocates for International Development. 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 Advocates for International Development?

Advocates for International Development's website is http://www.a4id.org — 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/1118565).