--- title: "Heathrow Travel-Care — check charity number 297189 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heathrow Travel-Care a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297189. General Charitable Purposes charity based in North Wing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heathrow-travel-care retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:52:28.392Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heathrow Travel-Care is a registered charity (number 297189) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £609,320 (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 Heathrow Travel-Care? Registered charity number 297189 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location North Wing Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £609,320 Website [www.heathrowtravelcare.co.uk](http://www.heathrowtravelcare.co.uk/) ## What does Heathrow Travel-Care do? Heathrow Travel-Care is the Independent Crisis Social Work Agency for Heathrow Airport. Qualified social workers assess, advise, advocate, signpost re issues including mental distress, disability, homelessness. Also: safeguarding children/vulnerable adults, planning with/for vulnerable Britons returning from abroad, coordination of Initial Humanitarian Assistance at Heathrow following emergencies. ## What causes is Heathrow Travel-Care registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heathrow Travel-Care yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heathrow Travel-Care 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=heathrow-travel-care&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.heathrowtravelcare.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heathrow Travel-Care a legitimate charity? Yes. Heathrow Travel-Care is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297189) 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 Heathrow Travel-Care's charity number? Heathrow Travel-Care's charity number is 297189. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297189? Search 297189 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 Heathrow Travel-Care do? Heathrow Travel-Care is the Independent Crisis Social Work Agency for Heathrow Airport. Qualified social workers assess, advise, advocate, signpost re issues including mental distress, disability, homelessness. Also: safeguarding children/vulnerable adults, planning with/for vulnerable Britons returning from abroad, coordination of Initial Humanitarian Assistance at Heathrow following emergencies. Does Heathrow Travel-Care have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heathrow Travel-Care. 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 Heathrow Travel-Care? Heathrow Travel-Care's website is http://www.heathrowtravelcare.co.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/297189).