Is Inspire Hope Initiative a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Inspire Hope Initiative as a registered charity (number 1192856) 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 Inspire Hope Initiative's charity number?

Inspire Hope Initiative's charity number is 1192856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1192856?

Search 1192856 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 Inspire Hope Initiative have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Inspire Hope Initiative. 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 Inspire Hope Initiative?

Inspire Hope Initiative does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Inspire Hope Initiative previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Inspire Hope Initiative: Croydon Somali Education and Welfare Organisation.

When was Inspire Hope Initiative registered as a charity?

Inspire Hope Initiative was entered on the register on 18 December 2020.

Registered charity · No. 1192856CIO

Inspire Hope Initiative

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Inspire Hope Initiative is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Inspire Hope Initiative?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £9,490
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £9,270
Registered charity number: 1192856
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Challenge House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Inspire Hope Initiative (number 1192856) 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 Inspire Hope Initiative do?

IHI aims to provide charitable services to the BAME residents living in the London Borough of Croydon, but not exclusively.Services include, Supplementary School, Amateur Sports, Elderly Support Services, Provision of Free Legal Advice, as well as General Charitable services to help improve the current life conditions of the BAME communities living in the London Boroughs.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Inspire Hope Initiative

Answers Inspire Hope Initiative gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, 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 Inspire Hope Initiative as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Inspire Hope Initiative's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 December 2020
Also known as: Csew; Ihi
Previous names on the register: Croydon Somali Education and Welfare Organisation
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Inspire Hope Initiative registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Inspire Hope Initiative yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Inspire Hope Initiative. 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 Inspire Hope Initiative?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Inspire Hope Initiative a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Inspire Hope Initiative as a registered charity (number 1192856) 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 Inspire Hope Initiative's charity number?: Inspire Hope Initiative's charity number is 1192856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1192856?: Search 1192856 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 Inspire Hope Initiative do?: IHI aims to provide charitable services to the BAME residents living in the London Borough of Croydon, but not exclusively.Services include, Supplementary School, Amateur Sports, Elderly Support Services, Provision of Free Legal Advice, as well as General Charitable services to help improve the current life conditions of the BAME communities living in the London Boroughs.
Does Inspire Hope Initiative have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Inspire Hope Initiative. 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 Inspire Hope Initiative?: Inspire Hope Initiative does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Inspire Hope Initiative?: The register does not record Inspire Hope Initiative as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Inspire Hope Initiative's trustees paid?: Inspire Hope Initiative's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Inspire Hope Initiative previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Inspire Hope Initiative: Croydon Somali Education and Welfare Organisation.
When was Inspire Hope Initiative registered as a charity?: Inspire Hope Initiative was entered on the register on 18 December 2020.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.