--- title: "Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) — check charity number 1098176 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098176. Education/training charity based in Cale Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helping-uganda-schools-hugs retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:59:43.820Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) is a registered charity (number 1098176) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £265,878 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)? Registered charity number 1098176 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Cale Green Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £265,878 Website [www.helpingugandaschools.org](http://www.helpingugandaschools.org/) ## What does Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) do? Supporting the building and development of schools in Uganda and other African countries. To facilitate and enable the education of children and young adults from the earliest years through to undergraduate level. The major focus is in Uganda. Where education is adversely affected by illness or poverty, the charity may, at the discretion of the Trustees provide financial or medical assistance. ## What causes is Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) 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-uganda-schools-hugs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.helpingugandaschools.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) a legitimate charity? Yes. Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098176) 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 Uganda Schools (Hugs)'s charity number? Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)'s charity number is 1098176. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098176? Search 1098176 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 Uganda Schools (Hugs) do? Supporting the building and development of schools in Uganda and other African countries. To facilitate and enable the education of children and young adults from the earliest years through to undergraduate level. The major focus is in Uganda. Where education is adversely affected by illness or poverty, the charity may, at the discretion of the Trustees provide financial or medical assistance. Does Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs). 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 Uganda Schools (Hugs)? Helping Uganda Schools (Hugs)'s website is http://www.helpingugandaschools.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/1098176).