--- title: "Housing First Foundation — check charity number 1206940 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Housing First Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206940. Accommodation/housing charity based in Whitstable. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/housing-first-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:59:03.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Housing First Foundation is a registered charity (number 1206940) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £18,756 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Housing First Foundation? Registered charity number 1206940 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Whitstable Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £18,756 ## What does Housing First Foundation do? The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit, to relieve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in particular by the provision of housing, and by raising public awareness of homelessness. ## What causes is Housing First Foundation registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Housing First Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Housing First Foundation 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=housing-first-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Housing First Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Housing First Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206940) 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 Housing First Foundation's charity number? Housing First Foundation's charity number is 1206940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1206940? Search 1206940 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 Housing First Foundation do? The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit, to relieve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in particular by the provision of housing, and by raising public awareness of homelessness. Does Housing First Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Housing First Foundation. 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 Housing First Foundation? Housing First Foundation 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/1206940).