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title: "Shams Hila Foundation — check charity number 1217908 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Shams Hila Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217908. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Manchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shams-hila-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:29:25.559Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Shams Hila Foundation is a registered charity (number 1217908) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Shams Hila Foundation?

Registered charity number

1217908

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Manchester

## What does Shams Hila Foundation do?

Shams Hila Foundation relieves poverty and advances education in Afghanistan by funding essential household items, basic humanitarian support, books and learning materials for vulnerable women, girls and families. Activities are delivered through carefully selected local partner organisations under the oversight of the charity's trustees in England and Wales.

## What causes is Shams Hila Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shams Hila Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shams Hila Foundation 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Shams Hila Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Shams Hila Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217908) 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 Shams Hila Foundation's charity number?

Shams Hila Foundation's charity number is 1217908. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217908?

Search 1217908 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 Shams Hila Foundation do?

Shams Hila Foundation relieves poverty and advances education in Afghanistan by funding essential household items, basic humanitarian support, books and learning materials for vulnerable women, girls and families. Activities are delivered through carefully selected local partner organisations under the oversight of the charity's trustees in England and Wales.

Does Shams Hila Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shams Hila Foundation. 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 Shams Hila Foundation?

Shams Hila Foundation 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/1217908).