Is Arid Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arid Foundation as a registered charity (number 1147207) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Arid Foundation's charity number?

Arid Foundation's charity number is 1147207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1147207?

Search 1147207 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.

Does Arid Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arid 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 Arid Foundation?

Arid Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.aridfoundation.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Arid Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Arid Foundation: Bristol Somali Community Association.

When was Arid Foundation registered as a charity?

Arid Foundation was entered on the register on 11 May 2012.

Registered charity · No. 1147207

Arid Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Arid Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Arid Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-01: £1,200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-01: £60
Registered charity number: 1147207
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 27-31 Church Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.aridfoundation.org

Quick answer

Arid Foundation (number 1147207) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Arid Foundation do?

Arid Foundation relieves poverty and hardship and supports people affected by disability, ill health or disadvantage. We provide and manage accommodation, including supported living, to help people live safely and independently. Activities include housing and tenancy management, property management, housing-related support and advice, education, training and independent living support.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arid Foundation

Answers Arid Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Arid Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 May 2012
Previous names on the register: Bristol Somali Community Association
Where it says it operates: Bristol City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Arid Foundation registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arid Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arid Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Arid Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arid Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arid Foundation as a registered charity (number 1147207) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Arid Foundation's charity number?: Arid Foundation's charity number is 1147207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1147207?: Search 1147207 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 Arid Foundation do?: Arid Foundation relieves poverty and hardship and supports people affected by disability, ill health or disadvantage. We provide and manage accommodation, including supported living, to help people live safely and independently. Activities include housing and tenancy management, property management, housing-related support and advice, education, training and independent living support.
Does Arid Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arid 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 Arid Foundation?: Arid Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.aridfoundation.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Arid Foundation?: The register does not record Arid Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Arid Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Arid Foundation: Bristol Somali Community Association.
When was Arid Foundation registered as a charity?: Arid Foundation was entered on the register on 11 May 2012.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.