--- title: "Working Hands — check charity number 1150488 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Working Hands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150488. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bristol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/working-hands retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:08.882Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Working Hands is a registered charity (number 1150488) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £60,072 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Working Hands? Registered charity number 1150488 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bristol Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £60,072 Website [www.workinghandscharity.org](http://www.workinghandscharity.org/) ## What does Working Hands do? WORKING HANDS raises funds for a surgical programme, currently based at a leprosy hospital in Nepal, supporting a team of Hand Surgeons who travel there to operate and to teach the local surgeons. Working Hands is independent, and all donated funds find their way directly to the front line of treatment, purchasing equipment and consumables for each trip. The Surgeons give their time for free. ## What causes is Working Hands registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Working Hands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Working Hands 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=working-hands&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.workinghandscharity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Working Hands a legitimate charity? Yes. Working Hands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150488) 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 Working Hands's charity number? Working Hands's charity number is 1150488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1150488? Search 1150488 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 Working Hands do? WORKING HANDS raises funds for a surgical programme, currently based at a leprosy hospital in Nepal, supporting a team of Hand Surgeons who travel there to operate and to teach the local surgeons. Working Hands is independent, and all donated funds find their way directly to the front line of treatment, purchasing equipment and consumables for each trip. The Surgeons give their time for free. Does Working Hands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Working Hands. 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 Working Hands? Working Hands's website is http://www.workinghandscharity.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/1150488).