--- title: "Help the Homeless Leicester — check charity number 1177629 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help the Homeless Leicester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177629. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-the-homeless-leicester retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:58:17.018Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help the Homeless Leicester is a registered charity (number 1177629) 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 £289,028 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Help the Homeless Leicester? Registered charity number 1177629 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Leicester Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £289,028 Website [www.hthleicester.co.uk](http://www.hthleicester.co.uk/) ## What does Help the Homeless Leicester do? We as a charity and our supporters truly believe our services change and transform multiple lives for the better. Our organisation provides support and advocacy at the earliest opportunity to achieve the prevention of homelessness and the relief of homelessness within our city and beyond. We strive to provide what does not already exist and to maximise the utilisation of other available services. ## What causes is Help the Homeless Leicester registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help the Homeless Leicester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help the Homeless Leicester 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=help-the-homeless-leicester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hthleicester.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help the Homeless Leicester a legitimate charity? Yes. Help the Homeless Leicester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177629) 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 Help the Homeless Leicester's charity number? Help the Homeless Leicester's charity number is 1177629. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177629? Search 1177629 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 Help the Homeless Leicester do? We as a charity and our supporters truly believe our services change and transform multiple lives for the better. Our organisation provides support and advocacy at the earliest opportunity to achieve the prevention of homelessness and the relief of homelessness within our city and beyond. We strive to provide what does not already exist and to maximise the utilisation of other available services. Does Help the Homeless Leicester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help the Homeless Leicester. 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 Help the Homeless Leicester? Help the Homeless Leicester's website is http://www.hthleicester.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/1177629).