Is Oromo Relief Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oromo Relief Association as a registered charity (number 284602) 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 Oromo Relief Association's charity number?

Oromo Relief Association's charity number is 284602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 284602?

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Does Oromo Relief Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Oromo Relief Association?

Oromo Relief Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.oromoreliefassociationuk.com. 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.

What was Oromo Relief Association previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Oromo Relief Association: Oromo Relief Association in the United Kingdon.

When was Oromo Relief Association registered as a charity?

Oromo Relief Association was entered on the register on 20 August 1982.

Registered charity · No. 284602

Oromo Relief Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Oromo Relief Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.

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What are the key facts about Oromo Relief Association?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £7,894
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £9,075
Registered charity number: 284602
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.oromoreliefassociationuk.com

Quick answer

Oromo Relief Association (number 284602) 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 Oromo Relief Association do?

Provide free and confidential signposting and advice, on immigration, housing, welfare, health, education and employment as well interpreting services to refugees and asylum seekers from the Horn of Africa in need within the UK Help internally displaced and internationally displaced Oromo people in Ethiopia and elsewhere.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oromo Relief Association

Answers Oromo Relief Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Oromo Relief Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 August 1982
Also known as: Ora (UK)
Previous names on the register: Oromo Relief Association in the United Kingdon
Where it says it operates: Throughout London · Eritrea · Kenya · Yemen

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Oromo Relief Association registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oromo Relief Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oromo Relief Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Oromo Relief Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oromo Relief Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oromo Relief Association as a registered charity (number 284602) 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 Oromo Relief Association's charity number?: Oromo Relief Association's charity number is 284602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 284602?: Search 284602 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 Oromo Relief Association do?: Provide free and confidential signposting and advice, on immigration, housing, welfare, health, education and employment as well interpreting services to refugees and asylum seekers from the Horn of Africa in need within the UK Help internally displaced and internationally displaced Oromo people in Ethiopia and elsewhere.
Does Oromo Relief Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oromo Relief Association. 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 Oromo Relief Association?: Oromo Relief Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.oromoreliefassociationuk.com. 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 Oromo Relief Association?: The register does not record Oromo Relief Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Oromo Relief Association previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Oromo Relief Association: Oromo Relief Association in the United Kingdon.
When was Oromo Relief Association registered as a charity?: Oromo Relief Association was entered on the register on 20 August 1982.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.