--- title: "Aid Behind the Wire — check charity number 1170312 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aid Behind the Wire a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170312. Disability charity based in Long Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aid-behind-the-wire retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:27:02.360Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aid Behind the Wire is a registered charity (number 1170312) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; 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 Aid Behind the Wire? Registered charity number 1170312 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Long Walk ## What does Aid Behind the Wire do? For the public benefit the relief of the needs of refugees wherever they are in the world, particularly, but not exclusively, by the provision of food, clothing and any other goods that are needed. ## What causes is Aid Behind the Wire registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aid Behind the Wire yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aid Behind the Wire 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=aid-behind-the-wire&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aid Behind the Wire a legitimate charity? Yes. Aid Behind the Wire is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170312) 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 Aid Behind the Wire's charity number? Aid Behind the Wire's charity number is 1170312. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170312? Search 1170312 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 Aid Behind the Wire do? For the public benefit the relief of the needs of refugees wherever they are in the world, particularly, but not exclusively, by the provision of food, clothing and any other goods that are needed. Does Aid Behind the Wire have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aid Behind the Wire. 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 Aid Behind the Wire? Aid Behind the Wire 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/1170312).