--- title: "Aid for Himalayan Education — check charity number 1170636 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aid for Himalayan Education a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170636. Education/training charity based in Chester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aid-for-himalayan-education retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:29:34.633Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aid for Himalayan Education is a registered charity (number 1170636) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £16,889 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Aid for Himalayan Education? Registered charity number 1170636 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chester Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £16,889 ## What does Aid for Himalayan Education do? Currently supporting the provision of educational opportunities for people from the Himalayan regions, particularly the young people of Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. ## What causes is Aid for Himalayan Education registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aid for Himalayan Education yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aid for Himalayan Education 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-for-himalayan-education&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aid for Himalayan Education a legitimate charity? Yes. Aid for Himalayan Education is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170636) 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 for Himalayan Education's charity number? Aid for Himalayan Education's charity number is 1170636. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170636? Search 1170636 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 for Himalayan Education do? Currently supporting the provision of educational opportunities for people from the Himalayan regions, particularly the young people of Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Does Aid for Himalayan Education have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aid for Himalayan Education. 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 for Himalayan Education? Aid for Himalayan Education 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/1170636).