Is Third World in Need a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Third World in Need as a registered charity (number 1154558) 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 Third World in Need's charity number?

Third World in Need's charity number is 1154558. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1154558?

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Does Third World in Need have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Third World in Need. 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 Third World in Need?

Third World in Need does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Third World in Need registered as a charity?

Third World in Need was entered on the register on 12 November 2013.

Registered charity · No. 1154558Trust

Third World in Need

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Third World in Need is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Third World in Need?

Reported income · year ending 2017-12-31: £500
Reported spending · year ending 2017-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1154558
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Bromwich
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Third World in Need (number 1154558) 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 Third World in Need do?

third World In Need aims at helping countries in the third world region and these includes parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle east. We donate used clothes, food, Health and educational resources to people in these regions.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Third World in Need

Answers Third World in Need 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 Third World in Need as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 November 2013
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · The Gambia

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: 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 Third World in Need registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Third World in Need yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Third World in Need. 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 Third World in Need?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Third World in Need a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Third World in Need as a registered charity (number 1154558) 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 Third World in Need's charity number?: Third World in Need's charity number is 1154558. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1154558?: Search 1154558 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 Third World in Need do?: third World In Need aims at helping countries in the third world region and these includes parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle east. We donate used clothes, food, Health and educational resources to people in these regions.
Does Third World in Need have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Third World in Need. 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 Third World in Need?: Third World in Need does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Third World in Need?: The register does not record Third World in Need as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Third World in Need registered as a charity?: Third World in Need was entered on the register on 12 November 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.