--- title: "Stand — check charity number 1211617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stand a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211617. Education/training charity based in Commercial Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stand-2 retrieved: 2026-08-25T21:57:56.448Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stand is a registered charity (number 1211617) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. 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 Stand? Registered charity number 1211617 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Commercial Road Website [www.stand.ngo](http://www.stand.ngo/) ## What does Stand do? STAND provides prosthetic legs and holistic rehabilitation services to amputees in Africa, working across nine countries. We improve prosthetic clinics with training, equipment, and partnerships, fostering local ownership and long-term sustainability. Through innovation and collaboration, we empower amputees and strengthen the prosthetics industry. ## What causes is Stand registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stand yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stand 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=stand-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stand.ngo/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stand a legitimate charity? Yes. Stand is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211617) 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 Stand's charity number? Stand's charity number is 1211617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1211617? Search 1211617 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 Stand do? STAND provides prosthetic legs and holistic rehabilitation services to amputees in Africa, working across nine countries. We improve prosthetic clinics with training, equipment, and partnerships, fostering local ownership and long-term sustainability. Through innovation and collaboration, we empower amputees and strengthen the prosthetics industry. Does Stand have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stand. 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 Stand? Stand's website is http://www.stand.ngo — 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/1211617).