Is Affect a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Affect as a registered charity (number 1097087) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Affect's charity number?

Affect's charity number is 1097087. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1097087?

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How can I donate to Affect?

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When was Affect registered as a charity?

Affect was entered on the register on 16 April 2003.

Registered charity · No. 1097087

Affect

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Affect is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.

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What are the key facts about Affect?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £774
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £11,510
Registered charity number: 1097087
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Portland
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.affect.org.uk

Quick answer

Affect (number 1097087) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Affect do?

Supports families of serious offenders in Hampshire, Dorset & East &West Sussex. Nationwide telephone support.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Affect

Answers Affect gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Affect as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 April 2003
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Affect registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Affect yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Affect. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Affect?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Affect a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Affect as a registered charity (number 1097087) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Affect's charity number?: Affect's charity number is 1097087. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1097087?: Search 1097087 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 Affect do?: Supports families of serious offenders in Hampshire, Dorset & East &West Sussex. Nationwide telephone support.
Does Affect have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Affect. 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 Affect?: Affect's website listed in our register data is http://www.affect.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Affect?: The register records Affect as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Affect registered as a charity?: Affect was entered on the register on 16 April 2003.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.