--- title: "Orphan Appeal — check charity number 1197288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orphan Appeal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197288. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 77 Fulham Palace Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orphan-appeal retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:47.437Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orphan Appeal is a registered charity (number 1197288) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £13,713 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Orphan Appeal? Registered charity number 1197288 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 77 Fulham Palace Road Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £13,713 Website [www.orphan-appeal.co.uk](http://www.orphan-appeal.co.uk/) ## What does Orphan Appeal do? The relief of poverty and hardship among orphans and vulnerable children anywhere in the world by providing financial support, education, healthcare, clothes, house building, other urgent needs and other such charitable services as the trustees may from time to time think fit. ## What causes is Orphan Appeal registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orphan Appeal yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orphan Appeal 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=orphan-appeal&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orphan-appeal.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orphan Appeal a legitimate charity? Yes. Orphan Appeal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197288) 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 Orphan Appeal's charity number? Orphan Appeal's charity number is 1197288. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197288? Search 1197288 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 Orphan Appeal do? The relief of poverty and hardship among orphans and vulnerable children anywhere in the world by providing financial support, education, healthcare, clothes, house building, other urgent needs and other such charitable services as the trustees may from time to time think fit. Does Orphan Appeal have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orphan Appeal. 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 Orphan Appeal? Orphan Appeal's website is http://www.orphan-appeal.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/1197288).