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title: "Uyana — check charity number 1197979 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Uyana a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197979. Education/training charity based in Wembley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uyana
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:22:40.348Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Uyana is a registered charity (number 1197979) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Uyana?

Registered charity number

1197979

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Wembley

Website

[uyana.org](http://uyana.org/)

## What does Uyana do?

Uyana aims to provide disadvantaged young people between 16-25 based in South America with technical and cybersecurity skills, complemented with technical English skills.

## What causes is Uyana registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Uyana yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Uyana 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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[Visit charity website](http://uyana.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Uyana a legitimate charity?

Yes. Uyana is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197979) 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 Uyana's charity number?

Uyana's charity number is 1197979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197979?

Search 1197979 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 Uyana do?

Uyana aims to provide disadvantaged young people between 16-25 based in South America with technical and cybersecurity skills, complemented with technical English skills.

Does Uyana have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Uyana. 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 Uyana?

Uyana's website is http://uyana.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](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/1197979).