--- title: "Aid for India — check charity number 280551 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aid for India a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280551. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 72 Holloway Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aid-for-india retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:04:44.742Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aid for India is a registered charity (number 280551) 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 £4,894 (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 Aid for India? Registered charity number 280551 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 72 Holloway Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,894 Website [www.karuna.org](http://www.karuna.org/) ## What does Aid for India do? Aid for India works in association with the Karuna Trust under whose auspices all new funds are raised. Hence no new funding was conducted in the year and none is planned in the future ## What causes is Aid for India registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aid for India yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aid for India 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-india&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.karuna.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aid for India a legitimate charity? Yes. Aid for India is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280551) 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 India's charity number? Aid for India's charity number is 280551. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280551? Search 280551 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 India do? Aid for India works in association with the Karuna Trust under whose auspices all new funds are raised. Hence no new funding was conducted in the year and none is planned in the future Does Aid for India have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aid for India. 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 India? Aid for India's website is http://www.karuna.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/280551).