--- title: "Family2Family — check charity number 1185207 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Family2Family a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185207. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Green Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/family2family retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:06:16.888Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Family2Family is a registered charity (number 1185207) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £90,895 (year ending 2025-05-15). 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 Family2Family? Registered charity number 1185207 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Green Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-05-15) £90,895 Website [www.family2family.org.uk](http://www.family2family.org.uk/) ## What does Family2Family do? THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND ASSOCIATED ADVERSITY IN EAST SUSSEX AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH PROVISION OF CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN TO FAMILIES IN NEED. ## What causes is Family2Family registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Family2Family yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Family2Family 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=family2family&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.family2family.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Family2Family a legitimate charity? Yes. Family2Family is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185207) 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 Family2Family's charity number? Family2Family's charity number is 1185207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185207? Search 1185207 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 Family2Family do? THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY AND ASSOCIATED ADVERSITY IN EAST SUSSEX AND SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH PROVISION OF CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN TO FAMILIES IN NEED. Does Family2Family have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family2Family. 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 Family2Family? Family2Family's website is http://www.family2family.org.uk — 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/1185207).