--- title: "Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation — check charity number 1193864 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193864. Education/training charity based in Northampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/altaf-and-sheela-gatrad-charity-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:30:55.406Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation is a registered charity (number 1193864) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £74,563 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation? Registered charity number 1193864 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Northampton Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £74,563 ## What does Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation do? Public benefit mainly overseas but UK consideredRelieve poverty, advance education and relieve sickness especially overseas on merit Prioritise disability, mental health and blindnessHelp orphans, food parcels and access to clean water in natural disaster zonesMaintain human dignity with food, clothing, shelter, education UK registered charities only; contact Altaf Gatrad post/email ## What causes is Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity 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](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=altaf-and-sheela-gatrad-charity-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193864) 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 Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation's charity number? Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation's charity number is 1193864. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193864? Search 1193864 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 Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation do? Public benefit mainly overseas but UK consideredRelieve poverty, advance education and relieve sickness especially overseas on merit Prioritise disability, mental health and blindnessHelp orphans, food parcels and access to clean water in natural disaster zonesMaintain human dignity with food, clothing, shelter, education UK registered charities only; contact Altaf Gatrad post/email Does Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity 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 Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation? Altaf and Sheela Gatrad Charity Foundation 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/1193864).