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title: "Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) — check charity number 1144559 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144559. General Charitable Purposes charity based in First floor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/greenwich-foster-carers-association-gfca
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:43:58.058Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) is a registered charity (number 1144559) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation. Its latest reported income was £5,000 (year ending 2021-03-31). 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 Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)?

Registered charity number

1144559

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

First floor

Latest income (year ending 2021-03-31)

£5,000

## What does Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) do?

The GFCA is an independent charity operated by foster carers, for foster carers.Collaborating with Greenwich Fostering Service and foster carers working for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we offer a robust service, comprising but not limited to tailored support and advocacy for foster carers and providing emotional and wellbeing support to foster carers and looked after children.

## What causes is Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144559) 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 Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)'s charity number?

Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)'s charity number is 1144559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1144559?

Search 1144559 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 Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) do?

The GFCA is an independent charity operated by foster carers, for foster carers.Collaborating with Greenwich Fostering Service and foster carers working for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we offer a robust service, comprising but not limited to tailored support and advocacy for foster carers and providing emotional and wellbeing support to foster carers and looked after children.

Does Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca). 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 Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)?

Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) 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/1144559).