--- title: "United African Family — check charity number 1086501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is United African Family a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086501. General Charitable Purposes 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/united-african-family retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:26:34.836Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer United African Family is a registered charity (number 1086501) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £500 (year ending 2017-12-31). 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 United African Family? Registered charity number 1086501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2017-12-31) £500 ## What does United African Family do? A unique support for African families especially families in diaspora. We welcome individuals and families to call on us for support, advice, advocacy and extensive information. We also offer personal development through get togethers, workshops, conferences on topical issues; which gives the opportunity to share and exchange information. We based in wandsworth. ## What causes is United African Family registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for United African Family yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. United African Family 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=united-african-family&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is United African Family a legitimate charity? Yes. United African Family is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086501) 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 United African Family's charity number? United African Family's charity number is 1086501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086501? Search 1086501 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 United African Family do? A unique support for African families especially families in diaspora. We welcome individuals and families to call on us for support, advice, advocacy and extensive information. We also offer personal development through get togethers, workshops, conferences on topical issues; which gives the opportunity to share and exchange information. We based in wandsworth. Does United African Family have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for United African Family. 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 United African Family? United African Family 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/1086501).