# Is World Aid Network Registered? | Registration Status

> Source: https://worldaidnetwork.org/about/registration-status
> World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation — Charity Commission application 5290505 in progress, ICO ZC156579. See what changes next.

Quick answer

World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (England & Wales) with Charity Commission registration in progress — application reference 5290505, ICO registration ZC156579\. It is governed by named trustees under a written constitution, publishes 14 policy documents openly, and will open donations once registration is granted.

__World Aid Network — legal and regulatory references (as published on this site)__
| Legal form                | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (England & Wales)                      |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Charity Commission status | Registration in progress — application reference 5290505                    |
| ICO registration          | ZC156579                                                                    |
| Registered office         | International House, 51 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NB, United Kingdom |
| Contact                   | info@worldaidnetwork.org                                                    |
| Donations                 | Not yet open — [join the notification list](/donate)                        |
| Gift Aid                  | Becomes claimable once registration is granted                              |

## How the charity is governed today

World Aid Network is governed by named trustees under a written constitution, with two defined charitable objects: funding medical treatment (sight-restoring eye surgery and cancer treatment) and emergency disaster relief for people who cannot afford care. It operates a strict no-cash policy — funds are paid directly to partner hospitals against trustee-approved named patient lists, never as cash to individuals. 

The charity publishes its full policy suite — 14 documents covering governance, financial controls, safeguarding and legal compliance — at [worldaidnetwork.org/our-policies](/our-policies). How treatment is funded and verified is explained at [how we work](/how-we-work) and [where your money goes](/where-your-money-goes). 

## What changes when registration completes

1. The registered charity number is published on every page of this site, in place of the application reference.
2. [Donations open](/donate) — one-off and monthly giving, in GBP and USD.
3. Gift Aid claims begin on eligible UK donations (adding 25p to every £1 at no cost to the donor).
4. Annual reports and accounts are filed publicly with the Charity Commission.

## Frequently asked questions

Is World Aid Network a registered charity? 

Not yet. World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity registration in progress). Its application to the Charity Commission for England and Wales is in progress under reference 5290505\. This page will show the registered charity number the day it is granted.

Is World Aid Network legitimate? 

World Aid Network is a real UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation with verifiable references: Charity Commission application 5290505 and ICO registration ZC156579\. It is governed by trustees under a written constitution, operates a strict no-cash policy (funds go directly to partner hospitals), and publishes its full policy suite at worldaidnetwork.org/our-policies.

Can I claim Gift Aid on donations? 

Gift Aid becomes claimable once Charity Commission registration is granted. Until then donations are not open; you can join the notification list on the donate page.

What is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)? 

A CIO is a legal form for charities in England and Wales, created by the Charities Act 2011\. It gives the charity its own legal personality (it can hold property and contracts in its own name) and limits trustees' personal liability, while being regulated solely by the Charity Commission.

What changes when registration completes? 

The registered charity number will be published on every page, donations will open (one-off and monthly), Gift Aid claims will begin for eligible UK donations, and annual accounts will be filed publicly with the Charity Commission.

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World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity registration in progress; application ref 5290505, ICO ref ZC156579).