--- title: "Krio Descendants Union London — check charity number 1197694 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Krio Descendants Union London a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197694. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sheerness. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/krio-descendants-union-london retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:53:10.431Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Krio Descendants Union London is a registered charity (number 1197694) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £18,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Krio Descendants Union London? Registered charity number 1197694 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Sheerness Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £18,000 Website [www.kdulondon.org](https://www.kdulondon.org/) ## What does Krio Descendants Union London do? 1) To advance the education of the public in the arts, culture, language and heritage of the Krio people of Sierra Leone.2) To prevent or relieve poverty in the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone by providing: grants, items, and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. ## What causes is Krio Descendants Union London registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Krio Descendants Union London yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Krio Descendants Union London 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=krio-descendants-union-london&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.kdulondon.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Krio Descendants Union London a legitimate charity? Yes. Krio Descendants Union London is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197694) 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 Krio Descendants Union London's charity number? Krio Descendants Union London's charity number is 1197694. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197694? Search 1197694 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 Krio Descendants Union London do? 1) To advance the education of the public in the arts, culture, language and heritage of the Krio people of Sierra Leone.2) To prevent or relieve poverty in the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone by providing: grants, items, and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Does Krio Descendants Union London have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Krio Descendants Union London. 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 Krio Descendants Union London? Krio Descendants Union London's website is https://www.kdulondon.org — 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/1197694).