--- title: "Copts in Need — check charity number 1138357 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Copts in Need a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138357. Education/training charity based in Wynyard. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/copts-in-need retrieved: 2026-08-19T14:29:36.677Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Copts in Need is a registered charity (number 1138357) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £384,148 (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 Copts in Need? Registered charity number 1138357 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Wynyard Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £384,148 Website [www.coptsinneed.org](http://www.coptsinneed.org/) ## What does Copts in Need do? The main charitable objectives of the charity are the relief of poverty, the relief of sickness and the advancement of education. Primarily, but not exclusively, of people belonging to the Coptic Christian faith living in Egypt. ## What causes is Copts in Need registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Copts in Need yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Copts in Need 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=copts-in-need&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.coptsinneed.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Copts in Need a legitimate charity? Yes. Copts in Need is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138357) 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 Copts in Need's charity number? Copts in Need's charity number is 1138357. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138357? Search 1138357 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 Copts in Need do? The main charitable objectives of the charity are the relief of poverty, the relief of sickness and the advancement of education. Primarily, but not exclusively, of people belonging to the Coptic Christian faith living in Egypt. Does Copts in Need have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Copts in Need. 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 Copts in Need? Copts in Need's website is http://www.coptsinneed.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/1138357).