--- title: "Migrant Help — check charity number 1088631 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Migrant Help a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1088631. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/migrant-help retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:11:53.655Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Migrant Help is a registered charity (number 1088631) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £69,792,000 (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 Migrant Help? Registered charity number 1088631 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £69,792,000 Website [www.migranthelpuk.org](http://www.migranthelpuk.org/) ## What does Migrant Help do? 1 The relief of refugees and their families and dependants who are in conditions of need,hardship or distress2 to inform, advise and assist foreigners and Commonwealth citizens who are in difficulty or distress during their stay in the UK or in connection with their arrival or departure therefrom3 to promote the rights of refugees through the provision of advocacy and information. ## What causes is Migrant Help registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Migrant Help yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Migrant Help 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=migrant-help&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.migranthelpuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Migrant Help a legitimate charity? Yes. Migrant Help is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1088631) 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 Migrant Help's charity number? Migrant Help's charity number is 1088631. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1088631? Search 1088631 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 Migrant Help do? 1 The relief of refugees and their families and dependants who are in conditions of need,hardship or distress2 to inform, advise and assist foreigners and Commonwealth citizens who are in difficulty or distress during their stay in the UK or in connection with their arrival or departure therefrom3 to promote the rights of refugees through the provision of advocacy and information. Does Migrant Help have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Migrant Help. 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 Migrant Help? Migrant Help's website is http://www.migranthelpuk.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/1088631).