--- title: "African Refugee Community Development \"arcd\" — check charity number 1111602 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Refugee Community Development \"arcd\" a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1111602. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-refugee-community-development-arcd retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:07:19.787Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Refugee Community Development "arcd" is a registered charity (number 1111602) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. 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 African Refugee Community Development "arcd"? Registered charity number 1111602 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London ## What does African Refugee Community Development "arcd" do? The relief of porverty, hardship and the preservation and the improving their condition of life and protection of good health among Asylum Seekers, African Refugeee and Migrants, residing in the UK(the beneficiaries) in particular by provision of advice,information and counselling services on welfare benefits, housing matters, personaland financial matters, community services and health issues. ## What causes is African Refugee Community Development "arcd" registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Refugee Community Development "arcd" yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Refugee Community Development "arcd" 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=african-refugee-community-development-arcd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Refugee Community Development "arcd" a legitimate charity? Yes. African Refugee Community Development "arcd" is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1111602) 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 African Refugee Community Development "arcd"'s charity number? African Refugee Community Development "arcd"'s charity number is 1111602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1111602? Search 1111602 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 Refugee Community Development "arcd" do? The relief of porverty, hardship and the preservation and the improving their condition of life and protection of good health among Asylum Seekers, African Refugeee and Migrants, residing in the UK(the beneficiaries) in particular by provision of advice,information and counselling services on welfare benefits, housing matters, personaland financial matters, community services and health issues. Does African Refugee Community Development "arcd" have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Refugee Community Development "arcd". 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 Refugee Community Development "arcd"? African Refugee Community Development "arcd" 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/1111602).