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title: "Ansar Aid — check charity number 1213258 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ansar Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213258. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ansar-aid
retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:45:57.885Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ansar Aid is a registered charity (number 1213258) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. 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 Ansar Aid?

Registered charity number

1213258

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Website

[www.ansaraid.org](http://www.ansaraid.org/)

## What does Ansar Aid do?

Ansar Aid carries out humanitarian and development work in Malawi and India, focusing on feeding vulnerable families, supporting education, and providing emergency relief. Our activities include Ramadhan food hamper distribution, medical and welfare assistance, and community empowerment projects that uplift those most in need with dignity and care.

## What causes is Ansar Aid registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ansar Aid yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ansar Aid 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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[Visit charity website](http://www.ansaraid.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Ansar Aid a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ansar Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213258) 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 Ansar Aid's charity number?

Ansar Aid's charity number is 1213258. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213258?

Search 1213258 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 Ansar Aid do?

Ansar Aid carries out humanitarian and development work in Malawi and India, focusing on feeding vulnerable families, supporting education, and providing emergency relief. Our activities include Ramadhan food hamper distribution, medical and welfare assistance, and community empowerment projects that uplift those most in need with dignity and care.

Does Ansar Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ansar Aid. 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 Ansar Aid?

Ansar Aid's website is http://www.ansaraid.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/1213258).