--- title: "Hope and Aid Direct — check charity number 1216877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hope and Aid Direct a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216877. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Ingatestone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-and-aid-direct-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:47.400Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope and Aid Direct is a registered charity (number 1216877) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Hope and Aid Direct? Registered charity number 1216877 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ingatestone Website [hopeandaiddirect.org.uk](https://hopeandaiddirect.org.uk/) ## What does Hope and Aid Direct do? To prevent or relieve poverty for the public benefit anywhere in the world, but in particular in Europe, by providing items, grants and services to individuals in need and/or to charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. ## What causes is Hope and Aid Direct registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope and Aid Direct yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope and Aid Direct 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=hope-and-aid-direct-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://hopeandaiddirect.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope and Aid Direct a legitimate charity? Yes. Hope and Aid Direct is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216877) 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 Hope and Aid Direct's charity number? Hope and Aid Direct's charity number is 1216877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216877? Search 1216877 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 Hope and Aid Direct do? To prevent or relieve poverty for the public benefit anywhere in the world, but in particular in Europe, by providing items, grants and services to individuals in need and/or to charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Does Hope and Aid Direct have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope and Aid Direct. 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 Hope and Aid Direct? Hope and Aid Direct's website is https://hopeandaiddirect.org.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/1216877).