--- title: "The Ma'arif Foundation UK — check charity number 1196087 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ma'arif Foundation UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196087. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ma-arif-foundation-uk retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:07:14.180Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ma'arif Foundation UK is a registered charity (number 1196087) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £772,076 (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 Ma'arif Foundation UK? Registered charity number 1196087 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £772,076 ## What does The Ma'arif Foundation UK do? We aim to alleviate suffering, relieve poverty, empower those in hardship and break the cycle of poverty for people around the world. From livelihood projects that allow those in poverty to establish a regular source of income, to feeding the hungry, to giving shelter to the homeless, to giving medical aid, to supporting schooling, to supporting victims of natural disasters in the UK and abroad. ## What causes is The Ma'arif Foundation UK registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ma'arif Foundation UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ma'arif Foundation UK 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-ma-arif-foundation-uk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ma'arif Foundation UK a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ma'arif Foundation UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196087) 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 Ma'arif Foundation UK's charity number? The Ma'arif Foundation UK's charity number is 1196087. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196087? Search 1196087 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 Ma'arif Foundation UK do? We aim to alleviate suffering, relieve poverty, empower those in hardship and break the cycle of poverty for people around the world. From livelihood projects that allow those in poverty to establish a regular source of income, to feeding the hungry, to giving shelter to the homeless, to giving medical aid, to supporting schooling, to supporting victims of natural disasters in the UK and abroad. Does The Ma'arif Foundation UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ma'arif Foundation UK. 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 Ma'arif Foundation UK? The Ma'arif Foundation UK 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/1196087).