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title: "Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association — check charity number 1215306 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215306. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gateshead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tyne-and-wear-eritrean-community-association
retrieved: 2026-08-29T05:11:41.270Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association is a registered charity (number 1215306) 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. 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 Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association?

Registered charity number

1215306

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Gateshead

Website

[tw-eritreans.co.uk](https://tw-eritreans.co.uk/)

## What does Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association do?

The charity supports, but is not exclusively for, Eritrean refugees and migrants in the North East, particularly Tyne and Wear. It provides advice, information and guidance to help individuals and families integrate into local communities, improve wellbeing, access services, develop skills, reduce isolation and achieve a better quality of life through community-based support and activities.

## What causes is Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association 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 Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215306) 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 Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association's charity number?

Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association's charity number is 1215306. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215306?

Search 1215306 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 Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association do?

The charity supports, but is not exclusively for, Eritrean refugees and migrants in the North East, particularly Tyne and Wear. It provides advice, information and guidance to help individuals and families integrate into local communities, improve wellbeing, access services, develop skills, reduce isolation and achieve a better quality of life through community-based support and activities.

Does Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association. 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 Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association?

Tyne and Wear Eritrean Community Association's website is https://tw-eritreans.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/1215306).