--- title: "Association of Africans in UK — check charity number 1166550 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Association of Africans in UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166550. Education/training charity based in Purfleet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/association-of-africans-in-uk retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:03:39.573Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Association of Africans in UK is a registered charity (number 1166550) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Association of Africans in UK? Registered charity number 1166550 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Purfleet Website [www.aaukcharity.org](http://www.aaukcharity.org/) ## What does Association of Africans in UK do? Support children and orphanage in educational establishments Providing educational facilities and refurnishing of dilapidated schools.Providing furniture and equipment to refurnish classrooms. Providing facilities for safe drinking water, electricity and sanitation for pupils and teachers. Providing educational support for children and young people with books and library facilities. ## What causes is Association of Africans in UK registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Association of Africans in UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Association of Africans in UK 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=association-of-africans-in-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aaukcharity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Association of Africans in UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Association of Africans in UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166550) 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 Association of Africans in UK's charity number? Association of Africans in UK's charity number is 1166550. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166550? Search 1166550 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 Association of Africans in UK do? Support children and orphanage in educational establishments Providing educational facilities and refurnishing of dilapidated schools.Providing furniture and equipment to refurnish classrooms. Providing facilities for safe drinking water, electricity and sanitation for pupils and teachers. Providing educational support for children and young people with books and library facilities. Does Association of Africans in UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Association of Africans in UK. 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 Association of Africans in UK? Association of Africans in UK's website is http://www.aaukcharity.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/1166550).