--- title: "House of Caring, Sierra Leone — check charity number 1177112 | CharityCompare" description: "Is House of Caring, Sierra Leone a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177112. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/house-of-caring-sierra-leone retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:30:37.198Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer House of Caring, Sierra Leone is a registered charity (number 1177112) 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 £4,225 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 House of Caring, Sierra Leone? Registered charity number 1177112 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location South Croydon Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,225 Website [www.hocsl.org](http://www.hocsl.org/) ## What does House of Caring, Sierra Leone do? House of Caring Sierra Leone, looks after approximately twelve orphaned boys in a residential home in Sierra Leone. We also support three orphaned girls who live with relatives.The members, through fundraising activities and donation, provide the education and daily living requirements of the boys and girls. Rent, maintenance of the home and salaries have to be met also. We wish to expand. ## What causes is House of Caring, Sierra Leone registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for House of Caring, Sierra Leone yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. House of Caring, Sierra Leone 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=house-of-caring-sierra-leone&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hocsl.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is House of Caring, Sierra Leone a legitimate charity? Yes. House of Caring, Sierra Leone is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177112) 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 House of Caring, Sierra Leone's charity number? House of Caring, Sierra Leone's charity number is 1177112. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177112? Search 1177112 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 House of Caring, Sierra Leone do? House of Caring Sierra Leone, looks after approximately twelve orphaned boys in a residential home in Sierra Leone. We also support three orphaned girls who live with relatives.The members, through fundraising activities and donation, provide the education and daily living requirements of the boys and girls. Rent, maintenance of the home and salaries have to be met also. We wish to expand. Does House of Caring, Sierra Leone have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for House of Caring, Sierra Leone. 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 House of Caring, Sierra Leone? House of Caring, Sierra Leone's website is http://www.hocsl.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/1177112).