--- title: "Grantham Ark — check charity number 1190668 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grantham Ark a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190668. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grantham-ark retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:47:31.081Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grantham Ark is a registered charity (number 1190668) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £33,801 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Grantham Ark? Registered charity number 1190668 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £33,801 Website [www.granthamark.com](http://www.granthamark.com/) ## What does Grantham Ark do? Provide emergency temporary accommodation, advice and support for homeless or poorly housed people in the Grantham area through the provision of night shelters. ## What causes is Grantham Ark registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grantham Ark yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grantham Ark 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=grantham-ark&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.granthamark.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grantham Ark a legitimate charity? Yes. Grantham Ark is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190668) 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 Grantham Ark's charity number? Grantham Ark's charity number is 1190668. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190668? Search 1190668 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 Grantham Ark do? Provide emergency temporary accommodation, advice and support for homeless or poorly housed people in the Grantham area through the provision of night shelters. Does Grantham Ark have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grantham Ark. 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 Grantham Ark? Grantham Ark's website is http://www.granthamark.com — 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/1190668).