--- title: "Afak — check charity number 1173220 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Afak a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173220. Religious Activities charity based in Manchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/afak retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:21.214Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Afak is a registered charity (number 1173220) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £43,105 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Afak? Registered charity number 1173220 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Manchester Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £43,105 ## What does Afak do? To Advance the Islamic religion in accordance with the teaching of the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).AFAK aims to provide Social, Cultural and Islamic Educational support for the public in and around Manchester, whatever their cultural or background may be.Our aim is to promote understanding between communities of different races and faiths. ## What causes is Afak registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Afak yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Afak 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=afak&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Afak a legitimate charity? Yes. Afak is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173220) 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 Afak's charity number? Afak's charity number is 1173220. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173220? Search 1173220 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 Afak do? To Advance the Islamic religion in accordance with the teaching of the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).AFAK aims to provide Social, Cultural and Islamic Educational support for the public in and around Manchester, whatever their cultural or background may be.Our aim is to promote understanding between communities of different races and faiths. Does Afak have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Afak. 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 Afak? Afak does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1173220).