--- title: "Gurdwara Aid — check charity number 1212044 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gurdwara Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212044. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Harrow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gurdwara-aid retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:53:18.722Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gurdwara Aid is a registered charity (number 1212044) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment. 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 Gurdwara Aid? Registered charity number 1212044 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Harrow Website [www.gurdwaraaid.org](http://www.gurdwaraaid.org/) ## What does Gurdwara Aid do? Efficiency and effectiveness- Advising on, providing guidance on and undertaking activities such as charity registration, gift aidregistration and claim, applying for a sponsorship licence to employ overseas religious workers, health &safety matters, membership management, election management and supervision, constitution reviews,facilitating independent examinations and audits, facilitati ## What causes is Gurdwara Aid registered for? General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gurdwara Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gurdwara Aid 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=gurdwara-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gurdwaraaid.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gurdwara Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Gurdwara Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212044) 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 Gurdwara Aid's charity number? Gurdwara Aid's charity number is 1212044. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212044? Search 1212044 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 Gurdwara Aid do? Efficiency and effectiveness- Advising on, providing guidance on and undertaking activities such as charity registration, gift aidregistration and claim, applying for a sponsorship licence to employ overseas religious workers, health &safety matters, membership management, election management and supervision, constitution reviews,facilitating independent examinations and audits, facilitati Does Gurdwara Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gurdwara Aid. 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 Gurdwara Aid? Gurdwara Aid's website is http://www.gurdwaraaid.org — 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/1212044).