--- title: "Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) — check charity number 289546 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289546. Education/training charity based in Poole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orfund-orphan-rescue-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:01.947Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) is a registered charity (number 289546) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £21,923 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund)? Registered charity number 289546 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Poole Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £21,923 Website [www.orfund.org](http://www.orfund.org/) ## What does Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) do? Orfund provides financial support, through individual sponsors, donations and general fund-raising, for the care and education of destitute and orphaned children through our partners in Malawi. Orfund is not responsible for the management of the services it supports but encourages good standards of care with appropriate arrangements for governance and safeguarding. ## What causes is Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) 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=orfund-orphan-rescue-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orfund.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) a legitimate charity? Yes. Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289546) 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 Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund)'s charity number? Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund)'s charity number is 289546. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 289546? Search 289546 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 Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) do? Orfund provides financial support, through individual sponsors, donations and general fund-raising, for the care and education of destitute and orphaned children through our partners in Malawi. Orfund is not responsible for the management of the services it supports but encourages good standards of care with appropriate arrangements for governance and safeguarding. Does Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund). 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 Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund)? Orfund (Orphan Rescue Fund)'s website is http://www.orfund.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/289546).