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title: "Watford Islamic Foundation Trust — check charity number 1189716 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Watford Islamic Foundation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189716. Religious Activities charity based in Watford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/watford-islamic-foundation-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:00:20.451Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Watford Islamic Foundation Trust is a registered charity (number 1189716) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £7,506 (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 Watford Islamic Foundation Trust?

Registered charity number

1189716

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Watford

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£7,506

Website

[www.wift.org](http://www.wift.org/)

## What does Watford Islamic Foundation Trust do?

Place of worship and community activity

## What causes is Watford Islamic Foundation Trust registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Watford Islamic Foundation Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Watford Islamic Foundation Trust 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://www.wift.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Watford Islamic Foundation Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Watford Islamic Foundation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189716) 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 Watford Islamic Foundation Trust's charity number?

Watford Islamic Foundation Trust's charity number is 1189716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189716?

Search 1189716 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 Watford Islamic Foundation Trust do?

Place of worship and community activity

Does Watford Islamic Foundation Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watford Islamic Foundation Trust. 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 Watford Islamic Foundation Trust?

Watford Islamic Foundation Trust's website is http://www.wift.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/1189716).