--- title: "Blina Shama UK — check charity number 1196136 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blina Shama UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196136. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gateshead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blina-shama-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:57:52.808Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blina Shama UK is a registered charity (number 1196136) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £17,473 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Blina Shama UK? Registered charity number 1196136 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Gateshead Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £17,473 Website [www.blinashama.org.uk](https://www.blinashama.org.uk/) ## What does Blina Shama UK do? The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantages, in particular, but not exclusively those of the Eritrean community within the U.K by the provision of support, training, services and facilities to assist in their integration into UK society. It also promotes the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time. ## What causes is Blina Shama UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blina Shama UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blina Shama 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=blina-shama-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.blinashama.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blina Shama UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Blina Shama UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196136) 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 Blina Shama UK's charity number? Blina Shama UK's charity number is 1196136. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196136? Search 1196136 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 Blina Shama UK do? The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantages, in particular, but not exclusively those of the Eritrean community within the U.K by the provision of support, training, services and facilities to assist in their integration into UK society. It also promotes the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time. Does Blina Shama UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blina Shama 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 Blina Shama UK? Blina Shama UK's website is https://www.blinashama.org.uk/ — 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/1196136).