--- title: "Giving Day — check charity number 1178202 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Giving Day a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178202. Disability charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/giving-day retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:50.324Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Giving Day is a registered charity (number 1178202) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £10,610 (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 Giving Day? Registered charity number 1178202 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,610 ## What does Giving Day do? Poverty affects life opportunities for thousands of children across the UK. Giving day supports families and vulnerable children living in poverty via distribution of practical products like household items, clothing and toys. Working in conjunction with community charity partners and heads of schools we help these children access opportunities, so they can give back to the community as adults. ## What causes is Giving Day registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Giving Day yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Giving Day 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=giving-day&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Giving Day a legitimate charity? Yes. Giving Day is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178202) 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 Giving Day's charity number? Giving Day's charity number is 1178202. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178202? Search 1178202 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 Giving Day do? Poverty affects life opportunities for thousands of children across the UK. Giving day supports families and vulnerable children living in poverty via distribution of practical products like household items, clothing and toys. Working in conjunction with community charity partners and heads of schools we help these children access opportunities, so they can give back to the community as adults. Does Giving Day have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Giving Day. 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 Giving Day? Giving Day 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/1178202).