Hostage International
Hostage International is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in High Street.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Hostage International?
- Registered charity number
- 1161072
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- High Street
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £199,304
- Website
- www.hostageinternational.org
What does Hostage International do?
Hostage International provides practical and emotional support and specialist services to families during and after the kidnap of a loved one, and to hostages after they return home. Hostage International also offers education and training for organisations on family support and hostage reintegration, and advocates for improved government and organisational policy and practice on hostage issues.
What causes is Hostage International registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Hostage International yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hostage International a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Hostage International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161072) 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 Hostage International's charity number?
- Hostage International's charity number is 1161072. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1161072?
- Search 1161072 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 Hostage International do?
- Hostage International provides practical and emotional support and specialist services to families during and after the kidnap of a loved one, and to hostages after they return home. Hostage International also offers education and training for organisations on family support and hostage reintegration, and advocates for improved government and organisational policy and practice on hostage issues.
- Does Hostage International have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hostage 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 Hostage International?
- Hostage International's website is http://www.hostageinternational.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.