--- title: "Forest Furniture Bank — check charity number 1176203 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forest Furniture Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176203. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mitcheldean. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forest-furniture-bank retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:09:25.726Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forest Furniture Bank is a registered charity (number 1176203) 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 £39,680 (year ending 2024-03-30). 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 Forest Furniture Bank? Registered charity number 1176203 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mitcheldean Latest income (year ending 2024-03-30) £39,680 ## What does Forest Furniture Bank do? We sadly shut the charity down as of April 2024, Thank you to everyone who who supported us ## What causes is Forest Furniture Bank registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest Furniture Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest Furniture Bank 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-furniture-bank&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forest Furniture Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. Forest Furniture Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176203) 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 Furniture Bank's charity number? Forest Furniture Bank's charity number is 1176203. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176203? Search 1176203 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 Furniture Bank do? We sadly shut the charity down as of April 2024, Thank you to everyone who who supported us Does Forest Furniture Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest Furniture Bank. 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 Furniture Bank? Forest Furniture Bank 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/1176203).