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World Orthopaedic Concern UK

World Orthopaedic Concern UK is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, based in Leicester.

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World Orthopaedic Concern UK is a registered charity (number 291881) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £73,310 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Orthopaedic Concern UK?

Registered charity number
291881
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Leicester
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
£73,310

What does World Orthopaedic Concern UK do?

The aim of WOC UK is to educate and train personnel to treat and rehabilitate injured and disabled people in the developing world. Members of the association periodically travel to the countries in need of such help to conduct the programmes. In Cambodia funds are utilised for hospital construction. Current actives are in Ethiopia, Malawi & Ghana.

What causes is World Orthopaedic Concern UK registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for World Orthopaedic Concern UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. World Orthopaedic Concern UK 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is World Orthopaedic Concern UK a legitimate charity?
Yes. World Orthopaedic Concern UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291881) 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 Orthopaedic Concern UK's charity number?
World Orthopaedic Concern UK's charity number is 291881. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 291881?
Search 291881 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 Orthopaedic Concern UK do?
The aim of WOC UK is to educate and train personnel to treat and rehabilitate injured and disabled people in the developing world. Members of the association periodically travel to the countries in need of such help to conduct the programmes. In Cambodia funds are utilised for hospital construction. Current actives are in Ethiopia, Malawi & Ghana.
Does World Orthopaedic Concern UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for World Orthopaedic Concern UK. 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 Orthopaedic Concern UK?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.