--- title: "Goodwill Children's Homes — check charity number 270403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Goodwill Children's Homes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 270403. Education/training charity based in 2B Whitefriars. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/goodwill-children-s-homes retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:44:29.333Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Goodwill Children's Homes is a registered charity (number 270403) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £139,958 (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 Goodwill Children's Homes? Registered charity number 270403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 2B Whitefriars Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £139,958 Website [www.goodwillhomes.org.uk](http://www.goodwillhomes.org.uk/) ## What does Goodwill Children's Homes do? The objects of the Charity are" the relief of poverty amongst children in any part of the world" and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing ... to give effect to the same by providing financial support to Goodwill Children's Homes Charitable Society registered in Tamil Nadu, South India ". ## What causes is Goodwill Children's Homes registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## 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](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=goodwill-children-s-homes&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.goodwillhomes.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Goodwill Children's Homes a legitimate charity? Yes. Goodwill Children's Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 270403) 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 270403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 270403? Search 270403 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? The objects of the Charity are" the relief of poverty amongst children in any part of the world" and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing ... to give effect to the same by providing financial support to Goodwill Children's Homes Charitable Society registered in Tamil Nadu, South India ". 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](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/270403).