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title: "Names Not Numbers — check charity number 1138990 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Names Not Numbers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138990. Education/training charity based in Warrington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/names-not-numbers
retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:10:43.597Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Names Not Numbers is a registered charity (number 1138990) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £11,739 (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 Names Not Numbers?

Registered charity number

1138990

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Warrington

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£11,739

Website

[www.namesnotnumbers.info](http://www.namesnotnumbers.info/)

## What does Names Not Numbers do?

GRANT-MAKING TRUST PROVIDING MID TO LONG TERM SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS OVERSEAS. NAMES NOT NUMBERS CURRENTLY SUPPORTS A CHILDREN'S HOME IN INDIA AND A COMMUNITY CENTRE IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH REGULAR GRANTS, PROVIDED BY DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

## What causes is Names Not Numbers registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Names Not Numbers yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Names Not Numbers 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Names Not Numbers a legitimate charity?

Yes. Names Not Numbers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138990) 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 Names Not Numbers's charity number?

Names Not Numbers's charity number is 1138990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1138990?

Search 1138990 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 Names Not Numbers do?

GRANT-MAKING TRUST PROVIDING MID TO LONG TERM SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS OVERSEAS. NAMES NOT NUMBERS CURRENTLY SUPPORTS A CHILDREN'S HOME IN INDIA AND A COMMUNITY CENTRE IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH REGULAR GRANTS, PROVIDED BY DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Does Names Not Numbers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Names Not Numbers. 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 Names Not Numbers?

Names Not Numbers's website is http://www.namesnotnumbers.info — 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/1138990).