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title: "Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) — check charity number 1186788 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186788. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tsa. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/initiatives-for-regional-and-international-development-irid
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:37:29.230Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) is a registered charity (number 1186788) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £4,020 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid)?

Registered charity number

1186788

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Tsa

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£4,020

Website

[irid.org.uk](http://irid.org.uk/)

## What does Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) do?

IRiD's objectives revolve around the relief of poverty and improvement of life among socially and economically disadvantaged people, promotion of health and wellbeing, and the promotion of the teaching of STEM subjects

## What causes is Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186788) 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 Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid)'s charity number?

Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid)'s charity number is 1186788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186788?

Search 1186788 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 Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) do?

IRiD's objectives revolve around the relief of poverty and improvement of life among socially and economically disadvantaged people, promotion of health and wellbeing, and the promotion of the teaching of STEM subjects

Does Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid). 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 Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid)?

Initiatives for Regional and International Development (Irid)'s website is http://irid.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/1186788).