Is Willing and Abel a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Willing and Abel as a registered charity (number 1130492) 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 Willing and Abel's charity number?

Willing and Abel's charity number is 1130492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1130492?

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Does Willing and Abel have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Willing and Abel. 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 Willing and Abel?

Willing and Abel's website listed in our register data is http://willingandabel.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.

When was Willing and Abel registered as a charity?

Willing and Abel was entered on the register on 9 July 2009.

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Willing and Abel

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Willing and Abel is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Willing and Abel?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £7,988
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £18,433
Registered charity number: 1130492
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Beeston
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: willingandabel.org.uk

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Willing and Abel (number 1130492) 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 Willing and Abel do?

The underpinning philosophy of Willing and Abel is 'See the one; love the one'. Although we cannot possibly cope with every needy child in the world, we can show love and practical help to the one that has been made known to us.We do this by helping to find, and usually fund, transport, pre-op care, operations, aftercare and education for each child/family, as the Trustees consider appropriate.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Willing and Abel

Answers Willing and Abel 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 records Willing and Abel as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 July 2009
Where it says it operates: Southwark · Kent · Norfolk · Bangladesh · Burkina Faso · Cameroon · The Gambia · Ghana

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Willing and Abel registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Willing and Abel yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Willing and Abel. 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 Willing and Abel?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Willing and Abel a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Willing and Abel as a registered charity (number 1130492) 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 Willing and Abel's charity number?: Willing and Abel's charity number is 1130492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1130492?: Search 1130492 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 Willing and Abel do?: The underpinning philosophy of Willing and Abel is 'See the one; love the one'. Although we cannot possibly cope with every needy child in the world, we can show love and practical help to the one that has been made known to us.We do this by helping to find, and usually fund, transport, pre-op care, operations, aftercare and education for each child/family, as the Trustees consider appropriate.
Does Willing and Abel have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Willing and Abel. 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 Willing and Abel?: Willing and Abel's website listed in our register data is http://willingandabel.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 Willing and Abel?: The register records Willing and Abel as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Willing and Abel registered as a charity?: Willing and Abel was entered on the register on 9 July 2009.

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.