--- title: "St Joseph's African Aid — check charity number 1087768 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Joseph's African Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1087768. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hersham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-joseph-s-african-aid retrieved: 2026-08-25T13:22:33.717Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Joseph's African Aid is a registered charity (number 1087768) 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 £68,743 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 St Joseph's African Aid? Registered charity number 1087768 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hersham Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £68,743 Website [www.sjaa.org.uk](http://www.sjaa.org.uk/) ## What does St Joseph's African Aid do? The relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education, and for such other charitable purposes as the trustees may see fit. ## What causes is St Joseph's African Aid registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Joseph's African Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Joseph's African Aid 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=st-joseph-s-african-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sjaa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Joseph's African Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. St Joseph's African Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1087768) 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 St Joseph's African Aid's charity number? St Joseph's African Aid's charity number is 1087768. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1087768? Search 1087768 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 St Joseph's African Aid do? The relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education, and for such other charitable purposes as the trustees may see fit. Does St Joseph's African Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Joseph's African Aid. 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 St Joseph's African Aid? St Joseph's African Aid's website is http://www.sjaa.org.uk — 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/1087768).