Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Overseas Afghans Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.
Overseas Afghans Foundation (number 1208559) 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 Overseas Afghans Foundation do?
The Overseas Afghans Foundation (OAF) tackles poverty by distributing food parcels to address hunger and food insecurity. We implement water well projects to provide clean drinking water to underserved Afghan communities, improving health and easing hardship. OAF also empowers women with resources and support to improve their health, well-being, and self-sufficiency for their families.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Overseas Afghans Foundation
Answers Overseas Afghans Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 17 March 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 does not record Overseas Afghans Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Overseas Afghans Foundation's annual return for the year ending 17 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Afghanistan · Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Overseas Afghans Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Overseas Afghans Foundation yet?
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Is Overseas Afghans Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Overseas Afghans Foundation as a registered charity (number 1208559) 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 Overseas Afghans Foundation's charity number?
Overseas Afghans Foundation's charity number is 1208559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1208559?
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What does Overseas Afghans Foundation do?
The Overseas Afghans Foundation (OAF) tackles poverty by distributing food parcels to address hunger and food insecurity. We implement water well projects to provide clean drinking water to underserved Afghan communities, improving health and easing hardship. OAF also empowers women with resources and support to improve their health, well-being, and self-sufficiency for their families.
Does Overseas Afghans Foundation have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Overseas Afghans Foundation?
Overseas Afghans Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.OAFcharity.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 Overseas Afghans Foundation?
The register does not record Overseas Afghans Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Overseas Afghans Foundation's trustees paid?
Overseas Afghans Foundation's annual return for the year ending 17 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Overseas Afghans Foundation registered as a charity?
Overseas Afghans Foundation was entered on the register on 6 June 2024.