--- title: "Western Sahara Support Group — check charity number 1191126 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Western Sahara Support Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191126. Education/training charity based in New Mills. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/western-sahara-support-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:44:43.083Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Western Sahara Support Group is a registered charity (number 1191126) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £21,237 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Western Sahara Support Group? Registered charity number 1191126 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location New Mills Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £21,237 Website [growhopesahrawi.org.uk](http://growhopesahrawi.org.uk/) ## What does Western Sahara Support Group do? The Western Sahara Support Group raises funds to support projects that improve the quality of life of people living within the Western Saharan refugee camps, based in the harsh desert conditions of southern Algeria. We organise a range of fundraising events and also apply to individual trust funds,individuals and donor organisations to enable the projects agreed to come to fruition. ## What causes is Western Sahara Support Group registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Sahara Support Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Western Sahara Support Group 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=western-sahara-support-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://growhopesahrawi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Western Sahara Support Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Western Sahara Support Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191126) 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 Western Sahara Support Group's charity number? Western Sahara Support Group's charity number is 1191126. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1191126? Search 1191126 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 Western Sahara Support Group do? The Western Sahara Support Group raises funds to support projects that improve the quality of life of people living within the Western Saharan refugee camps, based in the harsh desert conditions of southern Algeria. We organise a range of fundraising events and also apply to individual trust funds,individuals and donor organisations to enable the projects agreed to come to fruition. Does Western Sahara Support Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Sahara Support Group. 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 Western Sahara Support Group? Western Sahara Support Group's website is http://growhopesahrawi.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/1191126).