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title: "Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK — check charity number 1196840 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196840. Disability charity based in Walpole Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chitrapur-saraswat-samaj-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:16:07.661Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK is a registered charity (number 1196840) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £15,944 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK?

Registered charity number

1196840

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Walpole Close

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£15,944

## What does Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK do?

Organise and arrange cultural and religious programmes; educational programmes; language classes; enhance and educate on Shri Chitrapur Math in Shirali and the Guruparampara. Raise funds for various charitable projects in UK and India, and particularly those projects promoted and supported by our Math in Shirali including schools, womens empowerment and micro-finance at the village level.

## What causes is Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196840) 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 Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK's charity number?

Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK's charity number is 1196840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196840?

Search 1196840 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 Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK do?

Organise and arrange cultural and religious programmes; educational programmes; language classes; enhance and educate on Shri Chitrapur Math in Shirali and the Guruparampara. Raise funds for various charitable projects in UK and India, and particularly those projects promoted and supported by our Math in Shirali including schools, womens empowerment and micro-finance at the village level.

Does Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj 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 Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK?

Chitrapur Saraswat Samaj UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1196840).