--- title: "Goodnews Aid — check charity number 1180060 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Goodnews Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180060. Disability charity based in Manchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/goodnews-aid retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:52:22.550Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Goodnews Aid is a registered charity (number 1180060) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £176,483 (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 Goodnews Aid? Registered charity number 1180060 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Manchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £176,483 ## What does Goodnews Aid do? Advancement of Christian faith, in particular but not limited to, the production and distribution of literature to enlighten others about the Christian religion and the relief of persons in need by reason of financial harship, illl-health, disability, poverty or such other social or economic disadvantage. ## What causes is Goodnews Aid registered for? DisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Goodnews Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Goodnews Aid 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=goodnews-aid&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Goodnews Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Goodnews Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180060) 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 Goodnews Aid's charity number? Goodnews Aid's charity number is 1180060. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180060? Search 1180060 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 Goodnews Aid do? Advancement of Christian faith, in particular but not limited to, the production and distribution of literature to enlighten others about the Christian religion and the relief of persons in need by reason of financial harship, illl-health, disability, poverty or such other social or economic disadvantage. Does Goodnews Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Goodnews Aid. 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 Goodnews Aid? Goodnews Aid 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/1180060).