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Registered charity · No. 1217358CIOWhitefriars

Goodwill Children's Homes

Goodwill Children's Homes is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Whitefriars.

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Goodwill Children's Homes is a registered charity (number 1217358) 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. 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 Goodwill Children's Homes?

Registered charity number
1217358
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Whitefriars

What causes is Goodwill Children's Homes registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Goodwill Children's Homes yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Goodwill Children's Homes 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Goodwill Children's Homes a legitimate charity?
Yes. Goodwill Children's Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217358) 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 Goodwill Children's Homes's charity number?
Goodwill Children's Homes's charity number is 1217358. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1217358?
Search 1217358 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 Goodwill Children's Homes do?
Goodwill Children's Homes is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. See its official register entry for full details.
Does Goodwill Children's Homes have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Goodwill Children's Homes. 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 Goodwill Children's Homes?
Goodwill Children's Homes's website is http://www.goodwillhomes.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.