--- title: "Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support — check charity number 1177809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177809. Disability charity based in Hereford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ethos-extending-the-hand-of-support retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:31:58.587Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support is a registered charity (number 1177809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £410,620 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support? Registered charity number 1177809 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hereford Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £410,620 Website [www.ethos.uk.com](http://www.ethos.uk.com/) ## What does Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support do? The prevention or relief of poverty. ## What causes is Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support 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=ethos-extending-the-hand-of-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ethos.uk.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177809) 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 Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support's charity number? Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support's charity number is 1177809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177809? Search 1177809 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 Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support do? The prevention or relief of poverty. Does Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support. 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 Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support? Ethos-Extending the Hand of Support's website is http://www.ethos.uk.com — 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/1177809).