--- title: "Wasafiri — check charity number 1059778 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wasafiri a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1059778. Education/training charity based in Queen Mary University Of London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wasafiri retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:47:39.276Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wasafiri is a registered charity (number 1059778) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £176,794 (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 Wasafiri? Registered charity number 1059778 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Queen Mary University Of London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £176,794 Website [www.wasafiri.org](http://www.wasafiri.org/) ## What does Wasafiri do? THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF INTERNATIONAL LITERATURES, BOTH OLD AND NEW AND PRIMARILY OF DIASPORIC LITERATURES. ## What causes is Wasafiri registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wasafiri yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wasafiri 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=wasafiri&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wasafiri.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wasafiri a legitimate charity? Yes. Wasafiri is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1059778) 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 Wasafiri's charity number? Wasafiri's charity number is 1059778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1059778? Search 1059778 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 Wasafiri do? THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF INTERNATIONAL LITERATURES, BOTH OLD AND NEW AND PRIMARILY OF DIASPORIC LITERATURES. Does Wasafiri have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wasafiri. 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 Wasafiri? Wasafiri's website is http://www.wasafiri.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/1059778).