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title: "Unity School Support for African Families — check charity number 1209404 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Unity School Support for African Families a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209404. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Oldham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/unity-school-support-for-african-families
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:10:06.172Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Unity School Support for African Families is a registered charity (number 1209404) 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 Unity School Support for African Families?

Registered charity number

1209404

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Oldham

Website

[ussaf.org.uk](https://ussaf.org.uk/)

## What causes is Unity School Support for African Families registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Unity School Support for African Families yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Unity School Support for African Families 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.
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[Visit charity website](https://ussaf.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Unity School Support for African Families a legitimate charity?

Yes. Unity School Support for African Families is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209404) 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 Unity School Support for African Families's charity number?

Unity School Support for African Families's charity number is 1209404. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209404?

Search 1209404 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 Unity School Support for African Families do?

Unity School Support for African Families is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Unity School Support for African Families have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unity School Support for African Families. 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 Unity School Support for African Families?

Unity School Support for African Families's website is https://ussaf.org.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/1209404).