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Registered charity · No. 1166466Hersham

Al-Arafa Foundation

Al-Arafa Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Hersham.

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Al-Arafa Foundation is a registered charity (number 1166466) 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 £37,065 (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 Al-Arafa Foundation?

Registered charity number
1166466
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Hersham
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£37,065

What does Al-Arafa Foundation do?

1) To Promote for the benefit of the area of Elmbridge Borough in Surrey and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets by: a) The Advancement of Education and Training;b) The Relief of Poverty, Sickness and Distress; c) The Preservation and Protection of Good Health d) The Provision of Recreational facilities. 2) To Relieve Financial Hardship amongst people in Bangladesh via grants and donations.

What causes is Al-Arafa Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Al-Arafa Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Al-Arafa Foundation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Al-Arafa Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. Al-Arafa Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166466) 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 Al-Arafa Foundation's charity number?
Al-Arafa Foundation's charity number is 1166466. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1166466?
Search 1166466 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 Al-Arafa Foundation do?
1) To Promote for the benefit of the area of Elmbridge Borough in Surrey and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets by: a) The Advancement of Education and Training;b) The Relief of Poverty, Sickness and Distress; c) The Preservation and Protection of Good Health d) The Provision of Recreational facilities. 2) To Relieve Financial Hardship amongst people in Bangladesh via grants and donations.
Does Al-Arafa Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al-Arafa Foundation. 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 Al-Arafa Foundation?
Al-Arafa Foundation's website is http://www.alarafa.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.