Is African Association for the Study of Religions a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists African Association for the Study of Religions as a registered charity (number 1206540) 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 African Association for the Study of Religions's charity number?

African Association for the Study of Religions's charity number is 1206540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1206540?

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Registered charity · No. 1206540CIO

African Association for the Study of Religions

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

African Association for the Study of Religions is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about African Association for the Study of Religions?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £9,072
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £988
Registered charity number: 1206540
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): School of Philosophy and Religion

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African Association for the Study of Religions (number 1206540) 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 African Association for the Study of Religions do?

The African Association for the Study of Religions (AASR) is an academic association that promotes the study of religions in Africa through international collaboration and by means of the arrangement of conferences and symposia, the publication of an academic journal, and other associated activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for African Association for the Study of Religions

Answers African Association for the Study of Religions gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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?

African Association for the Study of Religions's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 January 2024
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · South Africa · Kenya · Nigeria · United States

Who it supports and how it works

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 African Association for the Study of Religions registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for African Association for the Study of Religions yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is African Association for the Study of Religions a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists African Association for the Study of Religions as a registered charity (number 1206540) 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 African Association for the Study of Religions's charity number?: African Association for the Study of Religions's charity number is 1206540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1206540?: Search 1206540 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 African Association for the Study of Religions do?: The African Association for the Study of Religions (AASR) is an academic association that promotes the study of religions in Africa through international collaboration and by means of the arrangement of conferences and symposia, the publication of an academic journal, and other associated activities.
Does African Association for the Study of Religions have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Association for the Study of Religions. 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 African Association for the Study of Religions?: African Association for the Study of Religions does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Are African Association for the Study of Religions's trustees paid?: African Association for the Study of Religions's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was African Association for the Study of Religions registered as a charity?: African Association for the Study of Religions was entered on the register on 15 January 2024.

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.