--- title: "Communities and Nature International — check charity number 1166983 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Communities and Nature International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166983. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blackpool. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/communities-and-nature-international retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:17:09.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Communities and Nature International is a registered charity (number 1166983) 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 £1,561 (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 Communities and Nature International? Registered charity number 1166983 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Blackpool Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,561 Website [www.can-international.org](http://www.can-international.org/) ## What does Communities and Nature International do? Supporting disadvantaged ethnic minority communities for promoting social integration and overall wellbeing; supporting Gurkha veterans and their families in the UK for their smooth transition and access to public services; working with overseas partners, particularly in Nepal in the areas of sustainability, education and health, climate change, poverty reduction and sustainable development. ## What causes is Communities and Nature International registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Communities and Nature International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Communities and Nature International 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=communities-and-nature-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.can-international.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Communities and Nature International a legitimate charity? Yes. Communities and Nature International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166983) 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 Communities and Nature International's charity number? Communities and Nature International's charity number is 1166983. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166983? Search 1166983 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 Communities and Nature International do? Supporting disadvantaged ethnic minority communities for promoting social integration and overall wellbeing; supporting Gurkha veterans and their families in the UK for their smooth transition and access to public services; working with overseas partners, particularly in Nepal in the areas of sustainability, education and health, climate change, poverty reduction and sustainable development. Does Communities and Nature International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Communities and Nature International. 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 Communities and Nature International? Communities and Nature International's website is http://www.can-international.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/1166983).