--- title: "Helping Hands for Education — check charity number 1162358 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helping Hands for Education a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162358. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Greenford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helping-hands-for-education retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:50:18.967Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helping Hands for Education is a registered charity (number 1162358) 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 £28,446 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Helping Hands for Education? Registered charity number 1162358 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Greenford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,446 Website [www.helpinghandsforeducation.org](http://www.helpinghandsforeducation.org/) ## What does Helping Hands for Education do? Establishing and equipping a resource centre in Ogbomosho, Nigeria, to support local schools by providing textbooks, science equipment, IT equipment, school furnishings, staff training and library facilities. To date, a container load of used textbooks and library books has been shipped to Ogbomosho and we are currently fundraising to buy land for the resource centre. ## What causes is Helping Hands for Education registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helping Hands for Education yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helping Hands for Education 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=helping-hands-for-education&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.helpinghandsforeducation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helping Hands for Education a legitimate charity? Yes. Helping Hands for Education is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162358) 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 Helping Hands for Education's charity number? Helping Hands for Education's charity number is 1162358. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162358? Search 1162358 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 Helping Hands for Education do? Establishing and equipping a resource centre in Ogbomosho, Nigeria, to support local schools by providing textbooks, science equipment, IT equipment, school furnishings, staff training and library facilities. To date, a container load of used textbooks and library books has been shipped to Ogbomosho and we are currently fundraising to buy land for the resource centre. Does Helping Hands for Education have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helping Hands for Education. 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 Helping Hands for Education? Helping Hands for Education's website is http://www.helpinghandsforeducation.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/1162358).