--- title: "Horn of Africa Charity Organisation — check charity number 1189188 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Horn of Africa Charity Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189188. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/horn-of-africa-charity-organisation retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:25:34.188Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Horn of Africa Charity Organisation is a registered charity (number 1189188) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £5,639 (year ending 2025-10-06). 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 Horn of Africa Charity Organisation? Registered charity number 1189188 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2025-10-06) £5,639 ## What does Horn of Africa Charity Organisation do? We work to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged refugees in the UK, helping them participate in activities, engage with services, overcome social barriers and become less isolated.We also provide support and relief for people living in under-developed areas of Somalia, Tanzania and other East African countries, through the provision of education, training and other services. ## What causes is Horn of Africa Charity Organisation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Horn of Africa Charity Organisation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Horn of Africa Charity Organisation 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=horn-of-africa-charity-organisation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Horn of Africa Charity Organisation a legitimate charity? Yes. Horn of Africa Charity Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189188) 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 Horn of Africa Charity Organisation's charity number? Horn of Africa Charity Organisation's charity number is 1189188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189188? Search 1189188 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 Horn of Africa Charity Organisation do? We work to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged refugees in the UK, helping them participate in activities, engage with services, overcome social barriers and become less isolated.We also provide support and relief for people living in under-developed areas of Somalia, Tanzania and other East African countries, through the provision of education, training and other services. Does Horn of Africa Charity Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horn of Africa Charity Organisation. 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 Horn of Africa Charity Organisation? Horn of Africa Charity Organisation 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/1189188).