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title: "Save an Orphan (International) — check charity number 1167943 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Save an Orphan (International) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167943. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gelderd Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/save-an-orphan-international
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:17.617Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Save an Orphan (International) is a registered charity (number 1167943) 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 £2,152,697 (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 Save an Orphan (International)?

Registered charity number

1167943

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Gelderd Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£2,152,697

Website

[www.saveanorphan.org](http://www.saveanorphan.org/)

## What does Save an Orphan (International) do?

Here at Save An Orphan, we are committed to transforming the lives of orphaned children. We are leading the way in providing specialist and complete orphan care and recognise our responsibility towards vulnerable children, widows, and their communities. We are constantly working on helping to alleviate poverty and build brighter futures.

## What causes is Save an Orphan (International) registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Save an Orphan (International) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Save an Orphan (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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Save an Orphan (International) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Save an Orphan (International) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167943) 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 Save an Orphan (International)'s charity number?

Save an Orphan (International)'s charity number is 1167943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1167943?

Search 1167943 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 Save an Orphan (International) do?

Here at Save An Orphan, we are committed to transforming the lives of orphaned children. We are leading the way in providing specialist and complete orphan care and recognise our responsibility towards vulnerable children, widows, and their communities. We are constantly working on helping to alleviate poverty and build brighter futures.

Does Save an Orphan (International) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Save an Orphan (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 Save an Orphan (International)?

Save an Orphan (International)'s website is http://www.saveanorphan.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/1167943).