--- title: "Gloucestershire Afghan Community — charity 1212238" description: "Gloucestershire Afghan Community (charity 1212238). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gloucestershire-afghan-community retrieved: 2026-09-23T02:48:36.785Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gloucestershire Afghan Community is listed as a registered charity (number 1212238) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Gloucestershire Afghan Community? Registered charity number 1212238 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Tarrington Road ## What does Gloucestershire Afghan Community do? We support socially and economically excluded people, including refugees and asylum seekers in Gloucestershire, by providing education, language support, basic necessities, advice and community activities. We promote cultural awareness, healthy recreation and Afghan heritage through events, workshops and outreach to encourage inclusion and cohesion. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gloucestershire Afghan Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gloucestershire Afghan Community 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Gloucestershire Afghan Community? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=gloucestershire-afghan-community&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gloucestershire Afghan Community a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Gloucestershire Afghan Community as a registered charity (number 1212238) 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community's charity number? Gloucestershire Afghan Community's charity number is 1212238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212238? Search 1212238 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community do? We support socially and economically excluded people, including refugees and asylum seekers in Gloucestershire, by providing education, language support, basic necessities, advice and community activities. We promote cultural awareness, healthy recreation and Afghan heritage through events, workshops and outreach to encourage inclusion and cohesion. Does Gloucestershire Afghan Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gloucestershire Afghan Community. 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community? Gloucestershire Afghan Community 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 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1212238&subId=0).