--- title: "Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) — check charity number 1193592 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193592. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ilford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uthavum-karam-helping-hands retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:35:41.699Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) is a registered charity (number 1193592) 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; disability. 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 Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands)? Registered charity number 1193592 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ilford ## What does Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) do? The advancement of education throughout England and Wales for the public benefit through the provision of supplementary tutorials to increase the basic literacy and numeracy skills of disadvantaged families.The relief of financial hardship among people living in Sri Lanka by providing such persons with goods and services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means. ## What causes is Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) 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=uthavum-karam-helping-hands&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) a legitimate charity? Yes. Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193592) 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 Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands)'s charity number? Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands)'s charity number is 1193592. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193592? Search 1193592 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 Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) do? The advancement of education throughout England and Wales for the public benefit through the provision of supplementary tutorials to increase the basic literacy and numeracy skills of disadvantaged families.The relief of financial hardship among people living in Sri Lanka by providing such persons with goods and services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means. Does Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands). 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 Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands)? Uthavum Karam (Helping Hands) 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/1193592).