Is Rainbow International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Rainbow International as a registered charity (number 1056690) 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 Rainbow International's charity number?

Rainbow International's charity number is 1056690. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1056690?

Search 1056690 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.

Does Rainbow International have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rainbow International. 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 Rainbow International?

Rainbow International's website listed in our register data is http://www.rainbowinternational-charity.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 Rainbow International previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Rainbow International: Joy Communications International.

When was Rainbow International registered as a charity?

Rainbow International was entered on the register on 10 July 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1056690

Rainbow International

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Rainbow International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Rainbow International?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,051
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,034
Registered charity number: 1056690
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 85 Great Portland Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.rainbowinternational-charity.com

Quick answer

Rainbow International (number 1056690) 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 Rainbow International do?

To relieve the needs of christians and non-christians who are poor by means of relief support and assistance in this country and abroad to alleviate their lack of necessities of life such as food clothing and to promote christian faith in Jesus Christ as Lord by means of education and of preaching the good news of the Lord. By provision of Bibles and other educational materials.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rainbow International

Answers Rainbow International 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 Rainbow International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 July 1996
Previous names on the register: Joy Communications International
Where it says it operates: Throughout London · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · Angola · Kenya · Nigeria · Congo (Democratic Republic) · Zambia

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Rainbow International registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Rainbow International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Rainbow International. 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 Rainbow International?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Rainbow International as a registered charity (number 1056690) 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 Rainbow International's charity number?: Rainbow International's charity number is 1056690. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1056690?: Search 1056690 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 Rainbow International do?: To relieve the needs of christians and non-christians who are poor by means of relief support and assistance in this country and abroad to alleviate their lack of necessities of life such as food clothing and to promote christian faith in Jesus Christ as Lord by means of education and of preaching the good news of the Lord. By provision of Bibles and other educational materials.
Does Rainbow International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rainbow International. 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 Rainbow International?: Rainbow International's website listed in our register data is http://www.rainbowinternational-charity.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 Rainbow International?: The register does not record Rainbow International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Rainbow International previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Rainbow International: Joy Communications International.
When was Rainbow International registered as a charity?: Rainbow International was entered on the register on 10 July 1996.

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.