--- title: "Join Forces — check charity number 1178742 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Join Forces a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178742. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Derby Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/join-forces retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:35:09.269Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Join Forces is a registered charity (number 1178742) 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. 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 Join Forces? Registered charity number 1178742 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Derby Street ## What does Join Forces do? Join Forces helps and assists ex services / emergency service personnel by working closely with both individuals and other related organisations with a view to enhancing their lives in any way we can ## What causes is Join Forces registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Join Forces yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Join Forces 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=join-forces&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Join Forces a legitimate charity? Yes. Join Forces is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178742) 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 Join Forces's charity number? Join Forces's charity number is 1178742. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178742? Search 1178742 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 Join Forces do? Join Forces helps and assists ex services / emergency service personnel by working closely with both individuals and other related organisations with a view to enhancing their lives in any way we can Does Join Forces have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Join Forces. 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 Join Forces? Join Forces 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/1178742).