--- title: "Hope — check charity number 1177553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hope a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177553. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 73-75 Front Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:01:00.404Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope is a registered charity (number 1177553) 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 £53,330 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Hope? Registered charity number 1177553 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 73-75 Front Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £53,330 ## What does Hope do? We offer a weekly Outreach to the homeless community and those who are vulnerable and destitute existing in the North East specifically those who have gravitated to Newcastle city centre.We provide food, sleeping bags, clothing, shoes and other essential items. We offer friendship and support, whilst raising awareness of the plight of our homeless community and to help those wanting our help. ## What causes is Hope registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope 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=hope&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope a legitimate charity? Yes. Hope is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177553) 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 Hope's charity number? Hope's charity number is 1177553. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177553? Search 1177553 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 Hope do? We offer a weekly Outreach to the homeless community and those who are vulnerable and destitute existing in the North East specifically those who have gravitated to Newcastle city centre.We provide food, sleeping bags, clothing, shoes and other essential items. We offer friendship and support, whilst raising awareness of the plight of our homeless community and to help those wanting our help. Does Hope have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope. 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 Hope? Hope does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1177553).