--- title: "The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need — check charity number 1101278 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1101278. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stanmore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-emali-gunawardena-fund-for-sri-lankan-children-in-need retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:08:39.819Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need is a registered charity (number 1101278) 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 £937 (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 The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need? Registered charity number 1101278 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Stanmore Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £937 ## What does The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need do? Our aim is to help children in Sri Lanka funding for their education and medical needs while also donating medical equipment to hospitals and other necessities. We provide children in the UK with a platform to showcase their talents in multicultural shows we organise and aim to provide unity among all cultures and communities in the UK while supporting our worthwhile cause. ## What causes is The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need 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=the-emali-gunawardena-fund-for-sri-lankan-children-in-need&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need a legitimate charity? Yes. The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1101278) 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 The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need's charity number? The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need's charity number is 1101278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1101278? Search 1101278 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 The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need do? Our aim is to help children in Sri Lanka funding for their education and medical needs while also donating medical equipment to hospitals and other necessities. We provide children in the UK with a platform to showcase their talents in multicultural shows we organise and aim to provide unity among all cultures and communities in the UK while supporting our worthwhile cause. Does The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need. 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 The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need? The Emali Gunawardena Fund for Sri-Lankan Children in Need 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/1101278).