--- title: "Rifk — check charity number 1180639 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rifk a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180639. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 195-197 Wood Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rifk retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:45:11.177Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rifk is a registered charity (number 1180639) 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 £668 (year ending 2025-01-01). 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 Rifk? Registered charity number 1180639 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 195-197 Wood Street Latest income (year ending 2025-01-01) £668 Website [www.rifk.org](http://www.rifk.org/) ## What does Rifk do? 1. Responding to emergencies 2. Orphan programmes 3. Supporting access to education, health care and water 4. Promoting sustainable livelihood and development 5. Community development 6. General humanitarian projects ## What causes is Rifk registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rifk yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rifk 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=rifk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rifk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rifk a legitimate charity? Yes. Rifk is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180639) 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 Rifk's charity number? Rifk's charity number is 1180639. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180639? Search 1180639 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 Rifk do? 1. Responding to emergencies 2. Orphan programmes 3. Supporting access to education, health care and water 4. Promoting sustainable livelihood and development 5. Community development 6. General humanitarian projects Does Rifk have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rifk. 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 Rifk? Rifk's website is http://www.rifk.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/1180639).