--- title: "Hope for India — charity 1156828" description: "Hope for India (charity 1156828). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-for-india retrieved: 2026-09-20T19:19:17.303Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope for India is listed as a registered charity (number 1156828) 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: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £18,597 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Hope for India? Registered charity number 1156828 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust Register contact locality (not service coverage) Billesdon Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £18,597 ## What does Hope for India do? Hope for India exists to assist with the basic and educational needs of the young poor in India and Sri Lanka in order that they can break out of the cycle of illiteracy and poverty, giving them hope and a much better quality of life. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations. 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 Hope for India registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope for India yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope for India 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 Hope for India? - 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Hope for India's charity number? Hope for India's charity number is 1156828. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156828? Search 1156828 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 Hope for India do? Hope for India exists to assist with the basic and educational needs of the young poor in India and Sri Lanka in order that they can break out of the cycle of illiteracy and poverty, giving them hope and a much better quality of life. Does Hope for India have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope for India. 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 Hope for India? Hope for India 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=1156828&subId=0).