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title: "Real Aid — check charity number 1089316 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Real Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089316. Education/training charity based in Riverside Works. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/real-aid
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:07:15.746Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Real Aid is a registered charity (number 1089316) 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 £351,433 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Real Aid?

Registered charity number

1089316

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Riverside Works

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£351,433

Website

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

## What does Real Aid do?

To advance education worldwide and for the public benefit to relieve persons and in particular children who are suffering sickness, need, hardship or distress anywhere in the world as a result of famine, drought, flood, war or any other calamity.

## What causes is Real Aid registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Real Aid yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Real Aid 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.realaid.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Real Aid a legitimate charity?

Yes. Real Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089316) 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 Real Aid's charity number?

Real Aid's charity number is 1089316. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1089316?

Search 1089316 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 Real Aid do?

To advance education worldwide and for the public benefit to relieve persons and in particular children who are suffering sickness, need, hardship or distress anywhere in the world as a result of famine, drought, flood, war or any other calamity.

Does Real Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Real Aid. 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 Real Aid?

Real Aid's website is http://www.realaid.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/1089316).