--- title: "Helping Hands of Birmingham — check charity number 1179507 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helping Hands of Birmingham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179507. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helping-hands-of-birmingham retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:09:41.766Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helping Hands of Birmingham is a registered charity (number 1179507) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £24,572 (year ending 2025-04-06). 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 Helping Hands of Birmingham? Registered charity number 1179507 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2025-04-06) £24,572 Website [helpinghandsbirmingham.org](http://helpinghandsbirmingham.org/) ## What does Helping Hands of Birmingham do? For the public benefit, the relief of poverty amongst homeless people and rough sleepers in Birmingham by the provision of food, drinks, clothing and toiletries to help relieve their suffering. The charity goes into Birmingham three times a week where volunteers walk the streets providing food, clothing and provisions for the rough sleepers and those in need. ## What causes is Helping Hands of Birmingham registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helping Hands of Birmingham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helping Hands of Birmingham 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=helping-hands-of-birmingham&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://helpinghandsbirmingham.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helping Hands of Birmingham a legitimate charity? Yes. Helping Hands of Birmingham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179507) 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 Helping Hands of Birmingham's charity number? Helping Hands of Birmingham's charity number is 1179507. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179507? Search 1179507 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 Helping Hands of Birmingham do? For the public benefit, the relief of poverty amongst homeless people and rough sleepers in Birmingham by the provision of food, drinks, clothing and toiletries to help relieve their suffering. The charity goes into Birmingham three times a week where volunteers walk the streets providing food, clothing and provisions for the rough sleepers and those in need. Does Helping Hands of Birmingham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helping Hands of Birmingham. 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 Helping Hands of Birmingham? Helping Hands of Birmingham's website is http://helpinghandsbirmingham.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/1179507).