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title: "Waltham Forest Migrant Action — check charity number 1189600 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Waltham Forest Migrant Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189600. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 195-197 Wood Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waltham-forest-migrant-action
retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:59:41.994Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Waltham Forest Migrant Action is a registered charity (number 1189600) 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. Its latest reported income was £77,491 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Waltham Forest Migrant Action?

Registered charity number

1189600

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

195-197 Wood Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£77,491

Website

[www.wfma.org.uk](http://www.wfma.org.uk/)

## What does Waltham Forest Migrant Action do?

We run a drop in service in Waltham Forest where migrants can come to socialize and can be given advice on immigration, welfare and housing issues, and any other help which they require and we can give.

## What causes is Waltham Forest Migrant Action registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waltham Forest Migrant Action yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waltham Forest Migrant Action 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Waltham Forest Migrant Action a legitimate charity?

Yes. Waltham Forest Migrant Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189600) 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 Waltham Forest Migrant Action's charity number?

Waltham Forest Migrant Action's charity number is 1189600. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189600?

Search 1189600 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 Waltham Forest Migrant Action do?

We run a drop in service in Waltham Forest where migrants can come to socialize and can be given advice on immigration, welfare and housing issues, and any other help which they require and we can give.

Does Waltham Forest Migrant Action have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waltham Forest Migrant Action. 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 Waltham Forest Migrant Action?

Waltham Forest Migrant Action's website is http://www.wfma.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/1189600).