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title: "Hira Foundation — check charity number 1198274 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hira Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198274. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hira-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:19.841Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hira Foundation is a registered charity (number 1198274) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £130,065 (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 Hira Foundation?

Registered charity number

1198274

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Leicester

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£130,065

Website

[hirainstitute.co.uk](https://hirainstitute.co.uk/)

## What does Hira Foundation do?

Hira Institute promotes all aspects related to the Quran with a special focus on memorisation with tajweed (correct recitation of the Quran & the study of the Qiraat (different dialects of the Quran).Currently we have Hifdh classes for boys and girls in the evenings.Islamic Daaiyah course and Hifdh revision classes opening soon.

## What causes is Hira Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hira Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hira Foundation 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hira Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hira Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198274) 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 Hira Foundation's charity number?

Hira Foundation's charity number is 1198274. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1198274?

Search 1198274 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 Hira Foundation do?

Hira Institute promotes all aspects related to the Quran with a special focus on memorisation with tajweed (correct recitation of the Quran & the study of the Qiraat (different dialects of the Quran).Currently we have Hifdh classes for boys and girls in the evenings.Islamic Daaiyah course and Hifdh revision classes opening soon.

Does Hira Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hira Foundation. 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 Hira Foundation?

Hira Foundation's website is https://hirainstitute.co.uk/ — 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/1198274).