--- title: "Homewise Society — check charity number 1179077 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Homewise Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179077. Disability charity based in Burnley Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/homewise-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:04:27.740Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Homewise Society is a registered charity (number 1179077) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £673,859 (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 Homewise Society? Registered charity number 1179077 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Burnley Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £673,859 Website [www.homewiseonline.org](http://www.homewiseonline.org/) ## What does Homewise Society do? Advice and support on all aspects of home improvements, repairs, maintenance, and special schemes to support disabled and older people to remain in their own homes ## What causes is Homewise Society registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Homewise Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Homewise Society 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=homewise-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homewiseonline.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Homewise Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Homewise Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179077) 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 Homewise Society's charity number? Homewise Society's charity number is 1179077. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179077? Search 1179077 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 Homewise Society do? Advice and support on all aspects of home improvements, repairs, maintenance, and special schemes to support disabled and older people to remain in their own homes Does Homewise Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Homewise Society. 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 Homewise Society? Homewise Society's website is http://www.homewiseonline.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/1179077).