--- title: "Gift of Giving — check charity number 1192156 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gift of Giving a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192156. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dewsbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gift-of-giving retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:25.998Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gift of Giving is a registered charity (number 1192156) 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 £6,540 (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 Gift of Giving? Registered charity number 1192156 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Dewsbury Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,540 ## What does Gift of Giving do? We work with other local charitable organisations in Dewsbury, to help the homeless and the most vulnerable in our society. As part of this, we provide weekly hot meals for our homeless friends and anyone in real need. We also work with Fareshare and Tesco and collect surplus food from them which we drop off to our local partners who then pass this on to people in need. ## What causes is Gift of Giving registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gift of Giving yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gift of Giving 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=gift-of-giving&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gift of Giving a legitimate charity? Yes. Gift of Giving is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192156) 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 Gift of Giving's charity number? Gift of Giving's charity number is 1192156. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192156? Search 1192156 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 Gift of Giving do? We work with other local charitable organisations in Dewsbury, to help the homeless and the most vulnerable in our society. As part of this, we provide weekly hot meals for our homeless friends and anyone in real need. We also work with Fareshare and Tesco and collect surplus food from them which we drop off to our local partners who then pass this on to people in need. Does Gift of Giving have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gift of Giving. 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 Gift of Giving? Gift of Giving 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/1192156).