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title: "Oru Paanai — check charity number 1136376 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oru Paanai a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1136376. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stourbridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oru-paanai
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:22:52.177Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oru Paanai is a registered charity (number 1136376) 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 £183,523 (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 Oru Paanai?

Registered charity number

1136376

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Stourbridge

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£183,523

Website

[www.orupaanai.org.uk](http://www.orupaanai.org.uk/)

## What does Oru Paanai do?

ORU PAANAI FUNDS 391 SCHOOLS IN NORTH SRI LANKA TO PROVIDE A MID DAY MEAL FOR OVER 43,000 CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL PREPARES A MEAL OF RICE AND VEGETABLES FOR ITS STUDENTS. THE RICE AND LENTILS ARE PROVIDED BY THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME. THE HELP WE GIVE ENABLES THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A WHOLESOME AND PALATABLE RICE MEAL TO THE CHILDREN WHO LARGELY COME FROM HOMES LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE.

## What causes is Oru Paanai registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oru Paanai yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oru Paanai 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 Oru Paanai a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oru Paanai is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1136376) 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 Oru Paanai's charity number?

Oru Paanai's charity number is 1136376. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1136376?

Search 1136376 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 Oru Paanai do?

ORU PAANAI FUNDS 391 SCHOOLS IN NORTH SRI LANKA TO PROVIDE A MID DAY MEAL FOR OVER 43,000 CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL PREPARES A MEAL OF RICE AND VEGETABLES FOR ITS STUDENTS. THE RICE AND LENTILS ARE PROVIDED BY THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME. THE HELP WE GIVE ENABLES THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A WHOLESOME AND PALATABLE RICE MEAL TO THE CHILDREN WHO LARGELY COME FROM HOMES LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE.

Does Oru Paanai have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oru Paanai. 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 Oru Paanai?

Oru Paanai's website is http://www.orupaanai.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/1136376).