--- title: "Gloucestershire Afghan Community — check charity number 1212238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gloucestershire Afghan Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212238. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tarrington Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gloucestershire-afghan-community retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:45:18.890Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gloucestershire Afghan Community is a registered charity (number 1212238) 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. 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community? Registered charity number 1212238 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tarrington Road ## What does Gloucestershire Afghan Community do? We support socially and economically excluded people, including refugees and asylum seekers in Gloucestershire, by providing education, language support, basic necessities, advice and community activities. We promote cultural awareness, healthy recreation and Afghan heritage through events, workshops and outreach to encourage inclusion and cohesion. ## What causes is Gloucestershire Afghan Community registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gloucestershire Afghan Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gloucestershire Afghan Community 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=gloucestershire-afghan-community&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gloucestershire Afghan Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Gloucestershire Afghan Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212238) 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community's charity number? Gloucestershire Afghan Community's charity number is 1212238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212238? Search 1212238 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community do? We support socially and economically excluded people, including refugees and asylum seekers in Gloucestershire, by providing education, language support, basic necessities, advice and community activities. We promote cultural awareness, healthy recreation and Afghan heritage through events, workshops and outreach to encourage inclusion and cohesion. Does Gloucestershire Afghan Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gloucestershire Afghan Community. 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 Gloucestershire Afghan Community? Gloucestershire Afghan Community 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/1212238).