--- title: "Idp Action — check charity number 1117865 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Idp Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117865. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/idp-action retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:51:55.140Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Idp Action is a registered charity (number 1117865) 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; 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 Idp Action? Registered charity number 1117865 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London ## What does Idp Action do? Conducting and commissioning research that highlights the specific needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa; working in partnership with African and international NGOs to lobby governments, the African Union and the United Nations; mobilizing public and media attention in support of our positions ## What causes is Idp Action registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Idp Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Idp Action 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=idp-action&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Idp Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Idp Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117865) 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 Idp Action's charity number? Idp Action's charity number is 1117865. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117865? Search 1117865 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 Idp Action do? Conducting and commissioning research that highlights the specific needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa; working in partnership with African and international NGOs to lobby governments, the African Union and the United Nations; mobilizing public and media attention in support of our positions Does Idp Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Idp Action. 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 Idp Action? Idp Action 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/1117865).