--- title: "Vanda Aid — check charity number 1159606 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Vanda Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159606. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Unit 26A. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vanda-aid retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:04:58.019Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Vanda Aid is a registered charity (number 1159606) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief. 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 Vanda Aid? Registered charity number 1159606 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unit 26A Website [WWW.VANDAAID.COM](http://www.vandaaid.com/) ## What does Vanda Aid do? EducationWe supply teaching materials and classroom equipment (blackboard, desks, books pens and bags) We work with schools, local authorities and private firms in the UK to remove redundant furniture and equipment from schools. ## What causes is Vanda Aid registered for? Overseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vanda Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vanda Aid 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=vanda-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vandaaid.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Vanda Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Vanda Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159606) 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 Vanda Aid's charity number? Vanda Aid's charity number is 1159606. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159606? Search 1159606 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 Vanda Aid do? EducationWe supply teaching materials and classroom equipment (blackboard, desks, books pens and bags) We work with schools, local authorities and private firms in the UK to remove redundant furniture and equipment from schools. Does Vanda Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vanda Aid. 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 Vanda Aid? Vanda Aid's website is http://WWW.VANDAAID.COM — 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/1159606).