Is Asian Lunch Seva a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Asian Lunch Seva as a registered charity (number 1216171) 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 Asian Lunch Seva's charity number?

Asian Lunch Seva's charity number is 1216171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216171?

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How can I donate to Asian Lunch Seva?

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When was Asian Lunch Seva registered as a charity?

Asian Lunch Seva was entered on the register on 12 December 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1216171CIO

Asian Lunch Seva

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Asian Lunch Seva is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Asian Lunch Seva?

Registered charity number: 1216171
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 126 New Walk
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: asianlunchseva.org

Quick answer

Asian Lunch Seva (number 1216171) 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 Asian Lunch Seva do?

1. To relieve poverty and financial hardship among elderly persons and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, particularly in Leicester and the surrounding areas, by providing free or low-cost meals, essential supplies, and access to community support services.2. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit among people who are socially excluded due to age, homelessness, or po

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Asian Lunch Seva

Answers Asian Lunch Seva 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 records Asian Lunch Seva as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 December 2025
Where it says it operates: Leicester City · Leicestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Asian Lunch Seva registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Asian Lunch Seva yet?

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What should you check before donating to Asian Lunch Seva?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Asian Lunch Seva a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Asian Lunch Seva as a registered charity (number 1216171) 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 Asian Lunch Seva's charity number?: Asian Lunch Seva's charity number is 1216171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216171?: Search 1216171 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 Asian Lunch Seva do?: 1. To relieve poverty and financial hardship among elderly persons and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, particularly in Leicester and the surrounding areas, by providing free or low-cost meals, essential supplies, and access to community support services.2. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit among people who are socially excluded due to age, homelessness, or po
Does Asian Lunch Seva have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Asian Lunch Seva. 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 Asian Lunch Seva?: Asian Lunch Seva's website listed in our register data is https://asianlunchseva.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 Asian Lunch Seva?: The register records Asian Lunch Seva as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Asian Lunch Seva registered as a charity?: Asian Lunch Seva was entered on the register on 12 December 2025.

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.