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title: "Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) — check charity number 1096600 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096600. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Benfleet. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/health-aid-for-africa-hafa
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:52:50.070Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) is a registered charity (number 1096600) 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 £2,000 (year ending 2013-12-31). 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 Health Aid for Africa (Hafa)?

Registered charity number

1096600

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Benfleet

Latest income (year ending 2013-12-31)

£2,000

Website

[www.healthaidforafrica.org](http://www.healthaidforafrica.org/)

## What does Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) do?

Charity's mission is to build/provide medical centres, schools and water supplies in rural areas.

## What causes is Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096600) 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 Health Aid for Africa (Hafa)'s charity number?

Health Aid for Africa (Hafa)'s charity number is 1096600. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1096600?

Search 1096600 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 Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) do?

Charity's mission is to build/provide medical centres, schools and water supplies in rural areas.

Does Health Aid for Africa (Hafa) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Health Aid for Africa (Hafa). 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 Health Aid for Africa (Hafa)?

Health Aid for Africa (Hafa)'s website is http://www.healthaidforafrica.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/1096600).