Is Hugo (London) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hugo (London) as a registered charity (number 1008230) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Hugo (London)'s charity number?

Hugo (London)'s charity number is 1008230. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1008230?

Search 1008230 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.

Does Hugo (London) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hugo (London). 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 Hugo (London)?

Hugo (London)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.hugo-international.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Hugo (London) previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Hugo (London): Hugo London.

When was Hugo (London) registered as a charity?

Hugo (London) was entered on the register on 12 February 1992. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02482466).

Registered charity · No. 1008230Charitable company

Hugo (London)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hugo (London) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Hugo (London)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £654
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,103
Registered charity number: 1008230
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): International Centre For Life
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.hugo-international.org

What does the register show for Hugo (London)?

Hugo (London) (number 1008230) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hugo (London) do?

Increases the spread of knowledge about the benefits of human genome research, and fosters collaboration and education within the fields of human genetics and genomics internationally, through educational activities and by holding major professional conferences in many countries.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hugo (London)

Answers Hugo (London) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Hugo (London) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 February 1992
Company number: 02482466 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Hugo London
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Australia · Canada · China · Ethiopia · Finland · France · Germany

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Hugo (London) registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hugo (London) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hugo (London). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Hugo (London)?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Is this your charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hugo (London) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hugo (London) as a registered charity (number 1008230) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hugo (London)'s charity number?: Hugo (London)'s charity number is 1008230. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1008230?: Search 1008230 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 Hugo (London) do?: Increases the spread of knowledge about the benefits of human genome research, and fosters collaboration and education within the fields of human genetics and genomics internationally, through educational activities and by holding major professional conferences in many countries.
Does Hugo (London) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hugo (London). 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 Hugo (London)?: Hugo (London)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.hugo-international.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hugo (London)?: The register does not record Hugo (London) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Hugo (London) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Hugo (London): Hugo London.
When was Hugo (London) registered as a charity?: Hugo (London) was entered on the register on 12 February 1992. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 02482466).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.