--- title: "Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme — check charity number 1051470 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1051470. Accommodation/housing charity based in St. Johns Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/epping-forest-housing-aid-scheme retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:23.807Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme is a registered charity (number 1051470) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £795 (year ending 2020-12-31). 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 Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme? Registered charity number 1051470 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Johns Road Latest income (year ending 2020-12-31) £795 ## What does Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme do? Helping the homeless to obtain accommodation within the area of Epping Forest District Council by operating a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme ## What causes is Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme 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=epping-forest-housing-aid-scheme&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme a legitimate charity? Yes. Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1051470) 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 Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme's charity number? Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme's charity number is 1051470. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1051470? Search 1051470 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 Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme do? Helping the homeless to obtain accommodation within the area of Epping Forest District Council by operating a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme Does Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme. 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 Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme? Epping Forest Housing Aid Scheme does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1051470).