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title: "Fund for Human Need — check charity number 208866 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Fund for Human Need a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208866. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Darlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fund-for-human-need
retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:22:58.616Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Fund for Human Need is a registered charity (number 208866) 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 £94,417 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Fund for Human Need?

Registered charity number

208866

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Darlington

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£94,417

Website

[www.fundforhumanneed.org.uk](http://www.fundforhumanneed.org.uk/)

## What does Fund for Human Need do?

Makes grants of up to £200 each to refugees, asylum seekers, the homeless and others suffering personal distress. Makes limited number of grants to projects working amongst the poorest communities from restricted funds received for those specific projects.

## What causes is Fund for Human Need registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fund for Human Need yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fund for Human Need 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Fund for Human Need a legitimate charity?

Yes. Fund for Human Need is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208866) 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 Fund for Human Need's charity number?

Fund for Human Need's charity number is 208866. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 208866?

Search 208866 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 Fund for Human Need do?

Makes grants of up to £200 each to refugees, asylum seekers, the homeless and others suffering personal distress. Makes limited number of grants to projects working amongst the poorest communities from restricted funds received for those specific projects.

Does Fund for Human Need have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fund for Human 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 Fund for Human Need?

Fund for Human Need's website is http://www.fundforhumanneed.org.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/208866).