--- title: "Families Forward — check charity number 1139557 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Families Forward a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139557. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Oaktree House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/families-forward retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:56:22.585Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Families Forward is a registered charity (number 1139557) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £127,553 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Families Forward? Registered charity number 1139557 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Oaktree House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £127,553 ## What does Families Forward do? Families Forward are dedicated to helping parents and children cope with the aftermath of separation and divorce. Our expert team of social workers and experienced project workers have many years experience in helping children maintain their relationship with the parent or relative who does not live with them. ## What causes is Families Forward registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Families Forward yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Families Forward 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=families-forward&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Families Forward a legitimate charity? Yes. Families Forward is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139557) 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 Families Forward's charity number? Families Forward's charity number is 1139557. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139557? Search 1139557 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 Families Forward do? Families Forward are dedicated to helping parents and children cope with the aftermath of separation and divorce. Our expert team of social workers and experienced project workers have many years experience in helping children maintain their relationship with the parent or relative who does not live with them. Does Families Forward have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Families Forward. 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 Families Forward? Families Forward 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/1139557).