Thread Ahead
Thread Ahead is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Unit 40.
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What are the key facts about Thread Ahead?
- Registered charity number
- 1195144
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Unit 40
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £143,172
- Website
- threadahead.org
What does Thread Ahead do?
Thread Ahead provides brand new items (primarily clothing and toiletries) to people with precarious immigration status. Precarious immigration status is taken to include refugees, asylum-seekers and non-EU migrants lacking indefinite leave to remain in the UK. In doing so, we also increase sustainability in the fashion and toiletries industries, redirecting items which would otherwise go to waste.
What causes is Thread Ahead registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thread Ahead a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Thread Ahead is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195144) 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 Thread Ahead's charity number?
- Thread Ahead's charity number is 1195144. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1195144?
- Search 1195144 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 Thread Ahead do?
- Thread Ahead provides brand new items (primarily clothing and toiletries) to people with precarious immigration status. Precarious immigration status is taken to include refugees, asylum-seekers and non-EU migrants lacking indefinite leave to remain in the UK. In doing so, we also increase sustainability in the fashion and toiletries industries, redirecting items which would otherwise go to waste.
- Does Thread Ahead have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thread Ahead. 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 Thread Ahead?
- Thread Ahead's website is http://threadahead.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.