Is Searchlight International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Searchlight International as a registered charity (number 1153722) 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 Searchlight International's charity number?

Searchlight International's charity number is 1153722. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1153722?

Search 1153722 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 Searchlight International have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Searchlight 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 Searchlight International?

Searchlight International's website listed in our register data is http://www.sinter.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.

What was Searchlight International previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Searchlight International: Searchlight Christian Trust.

When was Searchlight International registered as a charity?

Searchlight International was entered on the register on 6 September 2013.

Registered charity · No. 1153722Trust

Searchlight International

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Searchlight International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Searchlight International?

Reported income · year ending 2023-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2023-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1153722
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 174 Tobago Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.sinter.org.uk

Quick answer

Searchlight International (number 1153722) 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 Searchlight International do?

Promoting youth development .Promoting disadvantaged communities around the world.Promoting the needs of disadvantaged communities in United Kingdom.Promoting the needs of deprived children around the world.Promoting HIV awareness and helping people affected by it.Helping affected by contagious disease and natural calamities.Helping in Environmental Conservation work.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Searchlight 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 Searchlight 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: 6 September 2013
Previous names on the register: Searchlight Christian Trust
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire · South Africa · Zimbabwe · Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.

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 Searchlight International registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Searchlight International yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Searchlight International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Searchlight International as a registered charity (number 1153722) 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 Searchlight International's charity number?: Searchlight International's charity number is 1153722. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1153722?: Search 1153722 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 Searchlight International do?: Promoting youth development .Promoting disadvantaged communities around the world.Promoting the needs of disadvantaged communities in United Kingdom.Promoting the needs of deprived children around the world.Promoting HIV awareness and helping people affected by it.Helping affected by contagious disease and natural calamities.Helping in Environmental Conservation work.
Does Searchlight International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Searchlight 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 Searchlight International?: Searchlight International's website listed in our register data is http://www.sinter.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 Searchlight International?: The register does not record Searchlight International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Searchlight International previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Searchlight International: Searchlight Christian Trust.
When was Searchlight International registered as a charity?: Searchlight International was entered on the register on 6 September 2013.

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.