--- title: "Funds to Help the Needy — check charity number 1194386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Funds to Help the Needy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194386. Disability charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/funds-to-help-the-needy retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:25:08.477Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Funds to Help the Needy is a registered charity (number 1194386) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; overseas aid/famine relief; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £23,154 (year ending 2026-04-05). 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 Funds to Help the Needy? Registered charity number 1194386 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2026-04-05) £23,154 ## What does Funds to Help the Needy do? Collecting donations and supporting poor families, poor students and medical support for poor. ## What causes is Funds to Help the Needy registered for? DisabilityOverseas Aid/famine ReliefOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Funds to Help the Needy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Funds to Help the Needy 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=funds-to-help-the-needy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Funds to Help the Needy a legitimate charity? Yes. Funds to Help the Needy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194386) 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 Funds to Help the Needy's charity number? Funds to Help the Needy's charity number is 1194386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194386? Search 1194386 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 Funds to Help the Needy do? Collecting donations and supporting poor families, poor students and medical support for poor. Does Funds to Help the Needy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Funds to Help the Needy. 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 Funds to Help the Needy? Funds to Help the Needy 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/1194386).