--- title: "Footsteps International — check charity number 1091026 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Footsteps International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1091026. Education/training charity based in Orpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/footsteps-international retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:55:08.014Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Footsteps International is a registered charity (number 1091026) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £278,996 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Footsteps International? Registered charity number 1091026 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Orpington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £278,996 Website [www.footstepsinternational.org](http://www.footstepsinternational.org/) ## What does Footsteps International do? Footsteps International aims to put into practice Jesus Christ's command that we should Love God and our neighbour as ourselves. We are committed to helping some of the world's poorest and most needy people. Most of our work is in Kenya where we care for and rehabilitate street children, provide homes for orphaned and abandoned children and support school children in the slums. ## What causes is Footsteps International registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Footsteps International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Footsteps International 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=footsteps-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.footstepsinternational.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Footsteps International a legitimate charity? Yes. Footsteps International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1091026) 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 Footsteps International's charity number? Footsteps International's charity number is 1091026. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1091026? Search 1091026 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 Footsteps International do? Footsteps International aims to put into practice Jesus Christ's command that we should Love God and our neighbour as ourselves. We are committed to helping some of the world's poorest and most needy people. Most of our work is in Kenya where we care for and rehabilitate street children, provide homes for orphaned and abandoned children and support school children in the slums. Does Footsteps International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Footsteps International. 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 Footsteps International? Footsteps International's website is http://www.footstepsinternational.org — 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/1091026).