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title: "Gfy Shelters — check charity number 1163993 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Gfy Shelters a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163993. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gfy-shelters
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:24:33.570Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Gfy Shelters is a registered charity (number 1163993) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £15,600 (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 Gfy Shelters?

Registered charity number

1163993

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Leicester

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£15,600

Website

[www.gfyshelters.com](http://www.gfyshelters.com/)

## What does Gfy Shelters do?

TO PLAY A PART IN SOCIETY BY RELIEVING HUMAN SUFFERING IRRESPECTIVE OF COLOUR, CREED OR CLASS AND FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: (I) TO RELIEVE HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS AMONG HOMELESS PEOPLE AND AMONG THOSE IN NEED WHO ARE LIVING IN ADVERSE HOUSING CONDITIONS. (II) TO MAKE MONIES AVAILABLE TO HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER BODIES (WHETHER CORPORATE OR NOT) WHOSE AIMS BEING CHARITY

## What causes is Gfy Shelters registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gfy Shelters yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gfy Shelters 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Gfy Shelters a legitimate charity?

Yes. Gfy Shelters is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163993) 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 Gfy Shelters's charity number?

Gfy Shelters's charity number is 1163993. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1163993?

Search 1163993 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 Gfy Shelters do?

TO PLAY A PART IN SOCIETY BY RELIEVING HUMAN SUFFERING IRRESPECTIVE OF COLOUR, CREED OR CLASS AND FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: (I) TO RELIEVE HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS AMONG HOMELESS PEOPLE AND AMONG THOSE IN NEED WHO ARE LIVING IN ADVERSE HOUSING CONDITIONS. (II) TO MAKE MONIES AVAILABLE TO HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER BODIES (WHETHER CORPORATE OR NOT) WHOSE AIMS BEING CHARITY

Does Gfy Shelters have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gfy Shelters. 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 Gfy Shelters?

Gfy Shelters's website is http://www.gfyshelters.com — 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/1163993).