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title: "World Arabian Horse Organization — check charity number 278988 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is World Arabian Horse Organization a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278988. Education/training charity based in Forthampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/world-arabian-horse-organization
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:12:07.287Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

World Arabian Horse Organization is a registered charity (number 278988) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals. Its latest reported income was £157,505 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 World Arabian Horse Organization?

Registered charity number

278988

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Forthampton

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£157,505

Website

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

## What does World Arabian Horse Organization do?

To promote public interest in and the science of the breeding of Arabian horses; to advance education for the benefit of the public about horses, horse welfare and Arabian horses in particular; to promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of knowledge in all countries of the history, care and treatment of the Arabian breed.

## What causes is World Arabian Horse Organization registered for?

Education/trainingAnimals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for World Arabian Horse Organization yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. World Arabian Horse Organization 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.
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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=world-arabian-horse-organization&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.waho.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is World Arabian Horse Organization a legitimate charity?

Yes. World Arabian Horse Organization is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278988) 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 World Arabian Horse Organization's charity number?

World Arabian Horse Organization's charity number is 278988. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278988?

Search 278988 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 World Arabian Horse Organization do?

To promote public interest in and the science of the breeding of Arabian horses; to advance education for the benefit of the public about horses, horse welfare and Arabian horses in particular; to promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of knowledge in all countries of the history, care and treatment of the Arabian breed.

Does World Arabian Horse Organization have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for World Arabian Horse Organization. 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 World Arabian Horse Organization?

World Arabian Horse Organization's website is http://www.waho.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/278988).