Is Hernia International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hernia International as a registered charity (number 1205494) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Hernia International's charity number?

Hernia International's charity number is 1205494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1205494?

Search 1205494 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.

Does Hernia International have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Hernia International?

Hernia International's website listed in our register data is http://www.herniainternational.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Hernia International registered as a charity?

Hernia International was entered on the register on 31 October 2023.

Registered charity · No. 1205494Trust

Hernia International

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Hernia International is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Hernia International?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £6,087
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £6,236
Registered charity number: 1205494
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Budleigh Salterton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.herniainternational.org.uk

Quick answer

Hernia International (number 1205494) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hernia International do?

The relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of the health of persons affected by abdominal hernias through the provision of financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, surgical facilities and practical advice to those people residing in Africa (Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania), South America (Brazil, Peru) and Asia (Pakistan and Mongolia).

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hernia International

Answers Hernia International gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Hernia International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 October 2023
Where it says it operates: Kenya · Brazil · The Gambia · Liberia · Mongolia · Nigeria · Pakistan · Peru

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Hernia International registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hernia International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hernia International. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Hernia International?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hernia International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hernia International as a registered charity (number 1205494) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hernia International's charity number?: Hernia International's charity number is 1205494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1205494?: Search 1205494 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 Hernia International do?: The relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of the health of persons affected by abdominal hernias through the provision of financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, surgical facilities and practical advice to those people residing in Africa (Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania), South America (Brazil, Peru) and Asia (Pakistan and Mongolia).
Does Hernia International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hernia International. 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 Hernia International?: Hernia International's website listed in our register data is http://www.herniainternational.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hernia International?: The register does not record Hernia International as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hernia International registered as a charity?: Hernia International was entered on the register on 31 October 2023.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.