--- title: "Ginger Heart Foundation — check charity number 1200286 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ginger Heart Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200286. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blackwood Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ginger-heart-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:22:55.687Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ginger Heart Foundation is a registered charity (number 1200286) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £877 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Ginger Heart Foundation? Registered charity number 1200286 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Blackwood Road Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £877 Website [gingerheart.org](https://gingerheart.org/) ## What does Ginger Heart Foundation do? The Ginger Heart Foundation (GHF) came into being to raise awareness about the increased risk of suicide in the comedown after taking alcohol and cocaine together. We promote awareness, harm reduction and also offer resources to support health and maintain life. We also support people who are dealing with trauma and grief and provide peer support through our network and organised events. ## What causes is Ginger Heart Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ginger Heart Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ginger Heart Foundation 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=ginger-heart-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://gingerheart.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ginger Heart Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Ginger Heart Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200286) 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 Ginger Heart Foundation's charity number? Ginger Heart Foundation's charity number is 1200286. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200286? Search 1200286 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 Ginger Heart Foundation do? The Ginger Heart Foundation (GHF) came into being to raise awareness about the increased risk of suicide in the comedown after taking alcohol and cocaine together. We promote awareness, harm reduction and also offer resources to support health and maintain life. We also support people who are dealing with trauma and grief and provide peer support through our network and organised events. Does Ginger Heart Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ginger Heart Foundation. 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 Ginger Heart Foundation? Ginger Heart Foundation's website is https://gingerheart.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/1200286).