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title: "The Karim Foundation — check charity number 1191413 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Karim Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191413. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-karim-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T15:07:29.623Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Karim Foundation is a registered charity (number 1191413) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £4,555 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Karim Foundation?

Registered charity number

1191413

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cambridge

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£4,555

Website

[www.karimfoundation.co.uk](http://www.karimfoundation.co.uk/)

## What does The Karim Foundation do?

To prevent and relieve poverty in Cambridgeshire providing food, household items, support with domestic costs for individuals in financial hardship including those facing disproportionate disadvantage either through poverty or other status. Raise awareness of the impact of emergencies on disadvantage and inequalities and serve in the spirit of Islamic principles of care, humility and compassion.

## What causes is The Karim Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Karim Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Karim 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 The Karim Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Karim Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191413) 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 Karim Foundation's charity number?

The Karim Foundation's charity number is 1191413. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1191413?

Search 1191413 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 Karim Foundation do?

To prevent and relieve poverty in Cambridgeshire providing food, household items, support with domestic costs for individuals in financial hardship including those facing disproportionate disadvantage either through poverty or other status. Raise awareness of the impact of emergencies on disadvantage and inequalities and serve in the spirit of Islamic principles of care, humility and compassion.

Does The Karim Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Karim 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 The Karim Foundation?

The Karim Foundation's website is http://www.karimfoundation.co.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/1191413).