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title: "Auld Acquaintances — check charity number 1117463 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Auld Acquaintances a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117463. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Pine Grove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/auld-acquaintances
retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:15:17.286Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Auld Acquaintances is a registered charity (number 1117463) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Auld Acquaintances?

Registered charity number

1117463

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Pine Grove

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£1

Website

[www.auldacquaintances.com](http://www.auldacquaintances.com/)

## What does Auld Acquaintances do?

to relieve old age, sickness, disability and/or financial hardship, and to advance education amongst children and adults, both primarily within the jewish community of Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire, North and South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh City, by making grants to charitable organisations supporting such purposes.

## What causes is Auld Acquaintances registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Auld Acquaintances yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Auld Acquaintances 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Auld Acquaintances a legitimate charity?

Yes. Auld Acquaintances is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117463) 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 Auld Acquaintances's charity number?

Auld Acquaintances's charity number is 1117463. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117463?

Search 1117463 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 Auld Acquaintances do?

to relieve old age, sickness, disability and/or financial hardship, and to advance education amongst children and adults, both primarily within the jewish community of Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire, North and South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh City, by making grants to charitable organisations supporting such purposes.

Does Auld Acquaintances have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Auld Acquaintances. 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 Auld Acquaintances?

Auld Acquaintances's website is http://www.auldacquaintances.com — 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/1117463).