--- title: "Samuel Mercy Orphanage — check charity number 1118420 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samuel Mercy Orphanage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118420. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Watton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samuel-mercy-orphanage retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:56:46.141Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samuel Mercy Orphanage is a registered charity (number 1118420) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £350 (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 Samuel Mercy Orphanage? Registered charity number 1118420 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Watton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £350 ## What does Samuel Mercy Orphanage do? The relief of financial hardship of children living in India, by providing such children with food, clothing, medical treatment and facilities, which they could not otherwise afford. This is achieved by donations by monthly bank orders, general fund raising events, Quiz evenings, curry evenings, car boot sales, awareness presentations, charity stalls and via web site. ## What causes is Samuel Mercy Orphanage registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samuel Mercy Orphanage yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samuel Mercy Orphanage 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=samuel-mercy-orphanage&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samuel Mercy Orphanage a legitimate charity? Yes. Samuel Mercy Orphanage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118420) 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 Samuel Mercy Orphanage's charity number? Samuel Mercy Orphanage's charity number is 1118420. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118420? Search 1118420 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 Samuel Mercy Orphanage do? The relief of financial hardship of children living in India, by providing such children with food, clothing, medical treatment and facilities, which they could not otherwise afford. This is achieved by donations by monthly bank orders, general fund raising events, Quiz evenings, curry evenings, car boot sales, awareness presentations, charity stalls and via web site. Does Samuel Mercy Orphanage have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samuel Mercy Orphanage. 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 Samuel Mercy Orphanage? Samuel Mercy Orphanage does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1118420).