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title: "The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK — check charity number 1217339 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217339. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Beldanes Lodge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-wilberforce-association-sierra-leone-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:15:55.832Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK is a registered charity (number 1217339) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK?

Registered charity number

1217339

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Beldanes Lodge

Website

[www.wilberforceassocition.org](http://www.wilberforceassocition.org/)

## What causes is The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217339) 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 Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK's charity number?

The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK's charity number is 1217339. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217339?

Search 1217339 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 Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK do?

The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details.

Does The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) 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 Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK?

The Wilberforce Association (Sierra Leone) UK's website is http://www.wilberforceassocition.org — 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/1217339).