--- title: "Help-in-Need Association — check charity number 285585 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help-in-Need Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285585. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in St Bartholomews and Royal London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-in-need-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:49:53.832Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help-in-Need Association is a registered charity (number 285585) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £7,790 (year ending 2012-04-30). 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 Help-in-Need Association? Registered charity number 285585 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St Bartholomews and Royal London Latest income (year ending 2012-04-30) £7,790 Website [blhina.org](http://blhina.org/) ## What does Help-in-Need Association do? We are a registered charity run by students at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. We receive applications for grants from recognised bodies on behalf of disadvantaged and deprived people living in the East London (Tower Hamlets) area, and with the 'charity begins at home' ethos, meet monthly to discuss how much to donate and follow-up past applications ## What causes is Help-in-Need Association registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help-in-Need Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help-in-Need Association 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=help-in-need-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://blhina.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help-in-Need Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Help-in-Need Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285585) 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 Help-in-Need Association's charity number? Help-in-Need Association's charity number is 285585. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285585? Search 285585 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 Help-in-Need Association do? We are a registered charity run by students at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. We receive applications for grants from recognised bodies on behalf of disadvantaged and deprived people living in the East London (Tower Hamlets) area, and with the 'charity begins at home' ethos, meet monthly to discuss how much to donate and follow-up past applications Does Help-in-Need Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help-in-Need Association. 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 Help-in-Need Association? Help-in-Need Association's website is http://blhina.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/285585).