Operation Hernia (number 1138936) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Operation Hernia do?
Relief of sickness,protection and preservation of the health of persons of limited means,residing.in other countries,affected by groin & abdominal wall hernias generally by provision of financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, surgical facilities, practical advice and education; teaching of hernia surgery. Provision of needs in other medical and surgical specialties arising.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Operation Hernia
Answers Operation Hernia gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Operation Hernia as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Operation Hernia's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Operation Hernia registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Operation Hernia yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Operation Hernia as a registered charity (number 1138936) 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 Operation Hernia's charity number?
Operation Hernia's charity number is 1138936. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1138936?
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What does Operation Hernia do?
Relief of sickness,protection and preservation of the health of persons of limited means,residing.in other countries,affected by groin & abdominal wall hernias generally by provision of financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, surgical facilities, practical advice and education; teaching of hernia surgery. Provision of needs in other medical and surgical specialties arising.
Does Operation Hernia have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Operation Hernia. 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 Operation Hernia?
Operation Hernia's website listed in our register data is http://www.operationhernia.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Operation Hernia?
The register records Operation Hernia as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Operation Hernia's trustees paid?
Operation Hernia's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Operation Hernia registered as a charity?
Operation Hernia was entered on the register on 11 November 2010. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07414038).