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title: "Al-Risalah — check charity number 1176428 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Al-Risalah a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176428. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/al-risalah
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:14.977Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Al-Risalah is a registered charity (number 1176428) 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 £40,804 (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-Risalah?

Registered charity number

1176428

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Croydon

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£40,804

Website

[www.alrisalahcharity.com](http://www.alrisalahcharity.com/)

## What does Al-Risalah do?

Al-Risalah's goal is to alleviate hunger, help eradicate illiteracy among the orphans we care for. Provide food and shelter for orphans and destitute men and women. We provide education so that individuals become contributing members in their society. Our client base is poor families and orphans. Our program focuses on identifying and utilizing resources for food, shelter, medicine and education.

## What causes is Al-Risalah registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Al-Risalah yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Al-Risalah 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Al-Risalah a legitimate charity?

Yes. Al-Risalah is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176428) 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-Risalah's charity number?

Al-Risalah's charity number is 1176428. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176428?

Search 1176428 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-Risalah do?

Al-Risalah's goal is to alleviate hunger, help eradicate illiteracy among the orphans we care for. Provide food and shelter for orphans and destitute men and women. We provide education so that individuals become contributing members in their society. Our client base is poor families and orphans. Our program focuses on identifying and utilizing resources for food, shelter, medicine and education.

Does Al-Risalah have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al-Risalah. 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-Risalah?

Al-Risalah's website is http://www.alrisalahcharity.com — 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/1176428).