--- title: "Meeting the Needs — check charity number 1099501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Meeting the Needs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1099501. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Crewe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/meeting-the-needs-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:48:22.112Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Meeting the Needs is a registered charity (number 1099501) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £362 (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 Meeting the Needs? Registered charity number 1099501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Crewe Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £362 ## What does Meeting the Needs do? The relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular, but not exclusively, in Romania, Moldova and Bulgaria and to or for such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall decide ## What causes is Meeting the Needs registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Meeting the Needs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Meeting the Needs 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=meeting-the-needs-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Meeting the Needs a legitimate charity? Yes. Meeting the Needs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1099501) 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 Meeting the Needs's charity number? Meeting the Needs's charity number is 1099501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1099501? Search 1099501 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 Meeting the Needs do? The relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular, but not exclusively, in Romania, Moldova and Bulgaria and to or for such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall decide Does Meeting the Needs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Meeting the Needs. 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 Meeting the Needs? Meeting the Needs 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/1099501).