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title: "I-Support the Needy — check charity number 1192885 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is I-Support the Needy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192885. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bristol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/i-support-the-needy
retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:13:53.437Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

I-Support the Needy is a registered charity (number 1192885) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. 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 I-Support the Needy?

Registered charity number

1192885

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Bristol

Website

[www.i-support.org.uk](http://www.i-support.org.uk/)

## What does I-Support the Needy do?

Relief programmes for the poor around the world including water schemes, food distribution and orphan sponsorships.

## What causes is I-Support the Needy registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

## Why is there no Clarity Score for I-Support the Needy yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. I-Support the Needy 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 I-Support the Needy a legitimate charity?

Yes. I-Support the Needy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192885) 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 I-Support the Needy's charity number?

I-Support the Needy's charity number is 1192885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1192885?

Search 1192885 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 I-Support the Needy do?

Relief programmes for the poor around the world including water schemes, food distribution and orphan sponsorships.

Does I-Support the Needy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for I-Support the Needy. 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 I-Support the Needy?

I-Support the Needy's website is http://www.i-support.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/1192885).