--- title: "Shamida Ethiopia — check charity number 1162215 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shamida Ethiopia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162215. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Bishop's Stortford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shamida-ethiopia retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:28:43.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shamida Ethiopia is a registered charity (number 1162215) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £18,229 (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 Shamida Ethiopia? Registered charity number 1162215 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bishop's Stortford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £18,229 Website [www.shamidaethiopia.com](http://www.shamidaethiopia.com/) ## What does Shamida Ethiopia do? Provide childrens homes in Ethiopia. Run female empowerment programmes, fund children going to school, education and return to work prorammes for women. ## What causes is Shamida Ethiopia registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shamida Ethiopia yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shamida Ethiopia 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=shamida-ethiopia&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shamidaethiopia.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shamida Ethiopia a legitimate charity? Yes. Shamida Ethiopia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162215) 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 Shamida Ethiopia's charity number? Shamida Ethiopia's charity number is 1162215. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162215? Search 1162215 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 Shamida Ethiopia do? Provide childrens homes in Ethiopia. Run female empowerment programmes, fund children going to school, education and return to work prorammes for women. Does Shamida Ethiopia have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shamida Ethiopia. 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 Shamida Ethiopia? Shamida Ethiopia's website is http://www.shamidaethiopia.com — 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/1162215).