--- title: "Faith in Action Community Development — check charity number 1153485 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Faith in Action Community Development a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153485. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Claygate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/faith-in-action-community-development retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:15:43.011Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Faith in Action Community Development is a registered charity (number 1153485) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £19,953 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Faith in Action Community Development? Registered charity number 1153485 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Claygate Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £19,953 Website [www.faithinaction.co.uk](http://www.faithinaction.co.uk/) ## What does Faith in Action Community Development do? FIACD raises funds and provides grants for community development activities in disadvantaged communities, particularly in Uganda. It sponsors education of individuals, a sustainable year-round clean water source, health and sanitation education workshops and a nursery and primary school. Potential future activities may include primary health care and support for the local church. ## What causes is Faith in Action Community Development registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Faith in Action Community Development yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Faith in Action Community Development 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=faith-in-action-community-development&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.faithinaction.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Faith in Action Community Development a legitimate charity? Yes. Faith in Action Community Development is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153485) 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 Faith in Action Community Development's charity number? Faith in Action Community Development's charity number is 1153485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153485? Search 1153485 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 Faith in Action Community Development do? FIACD raises funds and provides grants for community development activities in disadvantaged communities, particularly in Uganda. It sponsors education of individuals, a sustainable year-round clean water source, health and sanitation education workshops and a nursery and primary school. Potential future activities may include primary health care and support for the local church. Does Faith in Action Community Development have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Faith in Action Community Development. 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 Faith in Action Community Development? Faith in Action Community Development's website is http://www.faithinaction.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1153485).