--- title: "Desta Ethiopia — check charity number 1194896 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Desta Ethiopia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194896. Disability charity based in Ross-on-Wye. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/desta-ethiopia retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:02:04.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Desta Ethiopia is a registered charity (number 1194896) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £14,803 (year ending 2025-04-06). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Desta Ethiopia? Registered charity number 1194896 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Ross-on-Wye Latest income (year ending 2025-04-06) £14,803 ## What does Desta Ethiopia do? Desta Ethiopia supports people in need in Ethiopia with a particular emphasis on rural poor, children, specifically girls' education, displaced persons, specifically women and children ## What causes is Desta Ethiopia registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Desta Ethiopia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Desta Ethiopia is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=desta-ethiopia&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Desta Ethiopia a legitimate charity? Yes. Desta Ethiopia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194896) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Desta Ethiopia's charity number? Desta Ethiopia's charity number is 1194896. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194896? Search 1194896 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 Desta Ethiopia do? Desta Ethiopia supports people in need in Ethiopia with a particular emphasis on rural poor, children, specifically girls' education, displaced persons, specifically women and children Does Desta Ethiopia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desta Ethiopia. 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 Desta Ethiopia? Desta Ethiopia does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194896).