--- title: "Kent Afghan Community — check charity number 1139386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kent Afghan Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139386. Religious Activities charity based in Rochester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kent-afghan-community retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:49.250Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kent Afghan Community is a registered charity (number 1139386) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £28,218 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Kent Afghan Community? Registered charity number 1139386 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Rochester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,218 Website [kentafghancommunity.co.uk](http://kentafghancommunity.co.uk/) ## What does Kent Afghan Community do? We are based in Maidstone and Rochester in Kent and our members are all from the Kent area.The charity runs classes in Maidstone and Rochester once a week on Sunday on such activities as English, Farsi, cultural aspects, religion, and the Qur'an. Religious celebrations have been held for Ashura and New Year. ## What causes is Kent Afghan Community registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kent Afghan Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kent Afghan Community 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=kent-afghan-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://kentafghancommunity.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kent Afghan Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Kent Afghan Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139386) 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 Kent Afghan Community's charity number? Kent Afghan Community's charity number is 1139386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139386? Search 1139386 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 Kent Afghan Community do? We are based in Maidstone and Rochester in Kent and our members are all from the Kent area.The charity runs classes in Maidstone and Rochester once a week on Sunday on such activities as English, Farsi, cultural aspects, religion, and the Qur'an. Religious celebrations have been held for Ashura and New Year. Does Kent Afghan Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kent Afghan Community. 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 Kent Afghan Community? Kent Afghan Community's website is http://kentafghancommunity.co.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/1139386).