Is Compassion Direct a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Compassion Direct as a registered charity (number 1113505) 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 Compassion Direct's charity number?

Compassion Direct's charity number is 1113505. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1113505?

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Does Compassion Direct have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Compassion Direct. 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 Compassion Direct?

Compassion Direct's website listed in our register data is http://www.compassiondirectuk.org. 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 Compassion Direct previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Compassion Direct: Compassion Direct UK.

When was Compassion Direct registered as a charity?

Compassion Direct was entered on the register on 30 March 2006.

Registered charity · No. 1113505

Compassion Direct

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Compassion Direct is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Compassion Direct?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £2,920
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £999
Registered charity number: 1113505
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Naseby
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.compassiondirectuk.org

Quick answer

Compassion Direct (number 1113505) 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 Compassion Direct do?

We work directly with children & families in shanties, mountain schools & refugees, encouraging self help, providing workshops, wells, vegetable gardens, goats, wind turbines, educational materials, rainwater harvesting tanks, libraries, school buildings & development centers in consultation with communities.Run by professional volunteers so donations go where needed without office expenses.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Compassion Direct

Answers Compassion Direct 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 records Compassion Direct as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 March 2006
Also known as: Cduk
Previous names on the register: Compassion Direct UK
Where it says it operates: Rwanda · Argentina · Ghana · Syria · South Sudan

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Compassion Direct registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Compassion Direct yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Compassion Direct. 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 Compassion Direct?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Compassion Direct a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Compassion Direct as a registered charity (number 1113505) 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 Compassion Direct's charity number?: Compassion Direct's charity number is 1113505. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1113505?: Search 1113505 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 Compassion Direct do?: We work directly with children & families in shanties, mountain schools & refugees, encouraging self help, providing workshops, wells, vegetable gardens, goats, wind turbines, educational materials, rainwater harvesting tanks, libraries, school buildings & development centers in consultation with communities.Run by professional volunteers so donations go where needed without office expenses.
Does Compassion Direct have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Compassion Direct. 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 Compassion Direct?: Compassion Direct's website listed in our register data is http://www.compassiondirectuk.org. 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 Compassion Direct?: The register records Compassion Direct as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Compassion Direct previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Compassion Direct: Compassion Direct UK.
When was Compassion Direct registered as a charity?: Compassion Direct was entered on the register on 30 March 2006.

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.