--- title: "Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation — check charity number 1196696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196696. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burslem. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/haji-bashir-ahmed-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:27:09.243Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation is a registered charity (number 1196696) 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 £137,556 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation? Registered charity number 1196696 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Burslem Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £137,556 Website [hbafoundation.org](https://hbafoundation.org/) ## What does Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation do? Poverty Relief ## What causes is Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation 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=haji-bashir-ahmed-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://hbafoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196696) 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 Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation's charity number? Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation's charity number is 1196696. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196696? Search 1196696 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 Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation do? Poverty Relief Does Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation. 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 Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation? Haji Bashir Ahmed Foundation's website is https://hbafoundation.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/1196696).