--- title: "Orphans International — check charity number 1146781 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orphans International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146781. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orphans-international retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:19:28.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orphans International is a registered charity (number 1146781) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £23,449 (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 Orphans International? Registered charity number 1146781 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Church Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £23,449 Website [www.orphansinternational.org.uk](http://www.orphansinternational.org.uk/) ## What does Orphans International do? In Romania the charity provides orphanages & poor communities with: funds, food, clothes, medication, helps fund building homes & bought an apartment to house girls from an orphanage on a program to help them become independent. In the Democratic Republic of Congo the charity has been working on an Education programme to assist children ranging from 5-19 years in different areas of the country. ## What causes is Orphans International registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orphans International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orphans International 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=orphans-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orphansinternational.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orphans International a legitimate charity? Yes. Orphans International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146781) 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 Orphans International's charity number? Orphans International's charity number is 1146781. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146781? Search 1146781 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 Orphans International do? In Romania the charity provides orphanages & poor communities with: funds, food, clothes, medication, helps fund building homes & bought an apartment to house girls from an orphanage on a program to help them become independent. In the Democratic Republic of Congo the charity has been working on an Education programme to assist children ranging from 5-19 years in different areas of the country. Does Orphans International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orphans International. 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 Orphans International? Orphans International's website is http://www.orphansinternational.org.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/1146781).