--- title: "Hernia International Carpenter — check charity number 1178340 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hernia International Carpenter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178340. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Yardley Hastings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hernia-international-carpenter retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:33.881Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hernia International Carpenter is a registered charity (number 1178340) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,529 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Hernia International Carpenter? Registered charity number 1178340 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Yardley Hastings Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,529 ## What does Hernia International Carpenter do? The Charity supports the provision of healthcare to the community of Carpenter and surrounding region in Northern Ghana. The charity will provide financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, healthcare facilities, advice and medical education. The charity supports a team to provide surgery for patients suffering with hernia and other surgical conditions. ## What causes is Hernia International Carpenter registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hernia International Carpenter yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hernia International Carpenter 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=hernia-international-carpenter&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hernia International Carpenter a legitimate charity? Yes. Hernia International Carpenter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178340) 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 Hernia International Carpenter's charity number? Hernia International Carpenter's charity number is 1178340. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178340? Search 1178340 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 Carpenter do? The Charity supports the provision of healthcare to the community of Carpenter and surrounding region in Northern Ghana. The charity will provide financial assistance, surgical operations, surgical equipment, healthcare facilities, advice and medical education. The charity supports a team to provide surgery for patients suffering with hernia and other surgical conditions. Does Hernia International Carpenter have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hernia International Carpenter. 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 Carpenter? Hernia International Carpenter does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1178340).