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title: "Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) — check charity number 1214401 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214401. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in The Pattern Store. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gainsborough-community-of-helpers-al-ansar
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:29:47.839Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) is a registered charity (number 1214401) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. 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 Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar)?

Registered charity number

1214401

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Pattern Store

## What does Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) do?

To advance the Islamic faith in Gainsborough and neighbouring villages for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer gatherings, lectures, producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten and educate others about the Islamic faith, outreach and pastoral care in the community.

## What causes is Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214401) 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 Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar)'s charity number?

Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar)'s charity number is 1214401. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214401?

Search 1214401 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 Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) do?

To advance the Islamic faith in Gainsborough and neighbouring villages for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer gatherings, lectures, producing and/or distributing literature to enlighten and educate others about the Islamic faith, outreach and pastoral care in the community.

Does Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar). 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 Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar)?

Gainsborough Community of Helpers (Al-Ansar) 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/1214401).