--- title: "Hernia International — charity 1205494" description: "Hernia International (charity 1205494). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hernia-international retrieved: 2026-09-23T07:32:42.723Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hernia International is listed as a registered charity (number 1205494) 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: disability. Its latest reported income was £6,087 (year ending 2026-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Hernia International? Registered charity number 1205494 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust Register contact address detail (not service area) Budleigh Salterton Latest income (year ending 2026-04-05) £6,087 Website [www.herniainternational.org.uk](http://www.herniainternational.org.uk/) ## What does Hernia International do? The relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of the health of persons affected by abdominal hernias through the provision of financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, surgical facilities and practical advice to those people residing in Africa (Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania), South America (Brazil, Peru) and Asia (Pakistan and Mongolia). ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Services. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. 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 Hernia International registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hernia International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hernia 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. 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 Hernia International? - 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hernia-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.herniainternational.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hernia International a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Hernia International as a registered charity (number 1205494) 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 Hernia International's charity number? Hernia International's charity number is 1205494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205494? Search 1205494 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 Hernia International do? The relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of the health of persons affected by abdominal hernias through the provision of financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, surgical facilities and practical advice to those people residing in Africa (Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania), South America (Brazil, Peru) and Asia (Pakistan and Mongolia). Does Hernia International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hernia 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 Hernia International? Hernia International's website listed in our register data is http://www.herniainternational.org.uk. 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 2026-09-23, 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=1205494&subId=0).