--- title: "African United Society in Wakefield — check charity number 1160029 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African United Society in Wakefield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160029. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wakefield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-united-society-in-wakefield retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:10:09.423Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African United Society in Wakefield is a registered charity (number 1160029) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,650 (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 African United Society in Wakefield? Registered charity number 1160029 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wakefield Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £5,650 ## What does African United Society in Wakefield do? African United Society's activities, includes celebrating black history month every year in an around the month of October, in collaboration with our sister charitable or community organisations in Wakefield and its surroundings.We do organised our own events once or twice every year which is open to the general public, especially people who are isolated or may be Vulnerable to the system. ## What causes is African United Society in Wakefield registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for African United Society in Wakefield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African United Society in Wakefield 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-united-society-in-wakefield&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is African United Society in Wakefield a legitimate charity? Yes. African United Society in Wakefield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160029) 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 United Society in Wakefield's charity number? African United Society in Wakefield's charity number is 1160029. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160029? Search 1160029 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 United Society in Wakefield do? African United Society's activities, includes celebrating black history month every year in an around the month of October, in collaboration with our sister charitable or community organisations in Wakefield and its surroundings.We do organised our own events once or twice every year which is open to the general public, especially people who are isolated or may be Vulnerable to the system. Does African United Society in Wakefield have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African United Society in Wakefield. 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 United Society in Wakefield? African United Society in Wakefield 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/1160029).