--- title: "Grit Street Aid — check charity number 1183979 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grit Street Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183979. Disability charity based in Cross Street Chapel. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grit-street-aid retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:51:21.997Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grit Street Aid is a registered charity (number 1183979) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £28,883 (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 Grit Street Aid? Registered charity number 1183979 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cross Street Chapel Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,883 Website [gritstreetaid.org](http://gritstreetaid.org/) ## What does Grit Street Aid do? Grit Street Aid provides mobile assistance to around 50 rough sleepers and homeless each week throughout Greater Manchester. We offer help to people where they live on the street, providing food, clothing, and other basic essentials. We also advocate for our service users, in conjunction with the Street Support Network, and we hope to provide our service users with better access into services. ## What causes is Grit Street Aid registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grit Street Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grit Street 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=grit-street-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://gritstreetaid.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grit Street Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Grit Street Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183979) 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 Grit Street Aid's charity number? Grit Street Aid's charity number is 1183979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183979? Search 1183979 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 Grit Street Aid do? Grit Street Aid provides mobile assistance to around 50 rough sleepers and homeless each week throughout Greater Manchester. We offer help to people where they live on the street, providing food, clothing, and other basic essentials. We also advocate for our service users, in conjunction with the Street Support Network, and we hope to provide our service users with better access into services. Does Grit Street Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grit Street 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 Grit Street Aid? Grit Street Aid's website is http://gritstreetaid.org — 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/1183979).