--- title: "Asian Lunch Seva — check charity number 1216171 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Asian Lunch Seva a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216171. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 126 New Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/asian-lunch-seva retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:42.667Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Asian Lunch Seva is a registered charity (number 1216171) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Asian Lunch Seva? Registered charity number 1216171 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 126 New Walk Website [asianlunchseva.org](https://asianlunchseva.org/) ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Asian Lunch Seva 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=asian-lunch-seva&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://asianlunchseva.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Asian Lunch Seva a legitimate charity? Yes. Asian Lunch Seva is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216171) 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 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 is https://asianlunchseva.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/1216171).