Is Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) as a registered charity (number 1098176) 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.

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Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)'s charity number is 1098176. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1098176TrustCale Green

Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)

Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Cale Green.

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Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) is listed as a registered charity (number 1098176) 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: education/training. Its latest reported income was £265,878 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)?

Registered charity number: 1098176
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Cale Green
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31): £265,878
Website: www.helpingugandaschools.org

What does Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) do?

Supporting the building and development of schools in Uganda and other African countries. To facilitate and enable the education of children and young adults from the earliest years through to undergraduate level. The major focus is in Uganda. Where education is adversely affected by illness or poverty, the charity may, at the discretion of the Trustees provide financial or medical assistance.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) as a registered charity (number 1098176) 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 Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)'s charity number?: Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)'s charity number is 1098176. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1098176?: Search 1098176 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 Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) do?: Supporting the building and development of schools in Uganda and other African countries. To facilitate and enable the education of children and young adults from the earliest years through to undergraduate level. The major focus is in Uganda. Where education is adversely affected by illness or poverty, the charity may, at the discretion of the Trustees provide financial or medical assistance.
Does Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs). 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 Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)?: Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.helpingugandaschools.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.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.