--- title: "Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter — check charity number 1148362 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148362. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 8 Church End. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forest-churches-emergency-night-shelter retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:09:17.416Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter is a registered charity (number 1148362) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £331,038 (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 Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter? Registered charity number 1148362 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 8 Church End Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £331,038 Website [www.forestnightshelter.org.uk](http://www.forestnightshelter.org.uk/) ## What does Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter do? Relief of poverty among homeless persons and rough sleepers living in Waltham Forest who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by reason of their social and economic circumstances and in particular but not exclusively by deploying human and material resources to provide appropriate relief to such persons.Winter shelter, food, clothing, showers, laundry and other relevant services ## What causes is Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter 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=forest-churches-emergency-night-shelter&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.forestnightshelter.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter a legitimate charity? Yes. Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148362) 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 Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter's charity number? Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter's charity number is 1148362. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148362? Search 1148362 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 Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter do? Relief of poverty among homeless persons and rough sleepers living in Waltham Forest who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress by reason of their social and economic circumstances and in particular but not exclusively by deploying human and material resources to provide appropriate relief to such persons.Winter shelter, food, clothing, showers, laundry and other relevant services Does Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter. 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 Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter? Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter's website is http://www.forestnightshelter.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/1148362).