Is Calais Action a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Calais Action as a registered charity (number 1174650) 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 Calais Action's charity number?

Calais Action's charity number is 1174650. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1174650?

Search 1174650 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.

Does Calais Action have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calais Action. 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 Calais Action?

Calais Action's website listed in our register data is http://calaisaction.com. 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.

What was Calais Action previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Calais Action: Calaid 2016.

When was Calais Action registered as a charity?

Calais Action was entered on the register on 14 September 2017. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 10383419).

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Calais Action

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Calais Action is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Calais Action?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1174650
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 36 Hartington Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: calaisaction.com

Quick answer

Calais Action (number 1174650) 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 Calais Action do?

Calais Action provide relief to displaced displaced people or refugees and their families and dependants who are in need, hardship and distress; We provide assistance, aid, relief and information to those who need it. As well as campaigning and education to the public.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Calais Action

Answers Calais Action 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 does not record Calais Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 September 2017
Company number: 10383419 (Companies House)
Also known as: Calaid
Previous names on the register: Calaid 2016
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · France · Greece

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Calais Action registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Calais Action yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Calais Action. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Calais Action?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Calais Action a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Calais Action as a registered charity (number 1174650) 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 Calais Action's charity number?: Calais Action's charity number is 1174650. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1174650?: Search 1174650 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 Calais Action do?: Calais Action provide relief to displaced displaced people or refugees and their families and dependants who are in need, hardship and distress; We provide assistance, aid, relief and information to those who need it. As well as campaigning and education to the public.
Does Calais Action have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calais Action. 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 Calais Action?: Calais Action's website listed in our register data is http://calaisaction.com. 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 Calais Action?: The register does not record Calais Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Calais Action previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Calais Action: Calaid 2016.
When was Calais Action registered as a charity?: Calais Action was entered on the register on 14 September 2017. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 10383419).

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.