--- title: "African Rights Action — check charity number 1178064 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Rights Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178064. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 23. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-rights-action retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:28:14.296Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Rights Action is a registered charity (number 1178064) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £500 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 African Rights Action? Registered charity number 1178064 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 23 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £500 Website [www.africanrightsaction.org](https://www.africanrightsaction.org/) ## What does African Rights Action do? To promote social inclusion and integration of African communities, particularly Rwandan Refugee Communities and a networking group that encourages and enables them to participate more effectively with the wider community, particularly in the areas of education, training and employment. ## What causes is African Rights Action registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Rights Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Rights Action 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-rights-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.africanrightsaction.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Rights Action a legitimate charity? Yes. African Rights Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178064) 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 Rights Action's charity number? African Rights Action's charity number is 1178064. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178064? Search 1178064 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 Rights Action do? To promote social inclusion and integration of African communities, particularly Rwandan Refugee Communities and a networking group that encourages and enables them to participate more effectively with the wider community, particularly in the areas of education, training and employment. Does African Rights Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Rights Action. 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 Rights Action? African Rights Action's website is https://www.africanrightsaction.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/1178064).