Is Watford Tamil Sangam a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Watford Tamil Sangam as a registered charity (number 1217853) 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 Watford Tamil Sangam's charity number?

Watford Tamil Sangam's charity number is 1217853. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217853?

Search 1217853 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 Watford Tamil Sangam have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watford Tamil Sangam. 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 Watford Tamil Sangam?

Watford Tamil Sangam does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Watford Tamil Sangam registered as a charity?

Watford Tamil Sangam was entered on the register on 29 April 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1217853CIO

Watford Tamil Sangam

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Watford Tamil Sangam is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Watford Tamil Sangam?

Registered charity number: 1217853
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Watford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Watford Tamil Sangam (number 1217853) 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 Watford Tamil Sangam do?

The organisation delivers its purposes through trustee/volunteering led cultural, educational, andcommunity activities that promote and preserve Tamil culture, language, and traditions.This includes events, workshops, and performances that are inclusive and open to the wider community,helping to share heritage and encourage participation.It also supports community cohesion

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Watford Tamil Sangam

Answers Watford Tamil Sangam 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 Watford Tamil Sangam as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 April 2026
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Watford Tamil Sangam registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Watford Tamil Sangam yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Watford Tamil Sangam. 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 Watford Tamil Sangam?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Watford Tamil Sangam a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Watford Tamil Sangam as a registered charity (number 1217853) 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 Watford Tamil Sangam's charity number?: Watford Tamil Sangam's charity number is 1217853. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1217853?: Search 1217853 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 Watford Tamil Sangam do?: The organisation delivers its purposes through trustee/volunteering led cultural, educational, andcommunity activities that promote and preserve Tamil culture, language, and traditions.This includes events, workshops, and performances that are inclusive and open to the wider community,helping to share heritage and encourage participation.It also supports community cohesion
Does Watford Tamil Sangam have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watford Tamil Sangam. 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 Watford Tamil Sangam?: Watford Tamil Sangam 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 Watford Tamil Sangam?: The register does not record Watford Tamil Sangam as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Watford Tamil Sangam registered as a charity?: Watford Tamil Sangam was entered on the register on 29 April 2026.

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.