--- title: "Mothershare — check charity number 1185295 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mothershare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185295. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Illingworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mothershare retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:58:36.014Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mothershare is a registered charity (number 1185295) 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 £27,363 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Mothershare? Registered charity number 1185295 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Illingworth Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,363 ## What does Mothershare do? Mothershare works on a referral basis to provide/loan essential items to families and children from pre-birth to late teens. Our referrals come from local statutory agencies. We provide our service throughout Calderdale, have one paid member of staff and a team of valued volunteers. Through Back Pack Buddies we provide weekend food parcels to children identified as at risk of food poverty. ## What causes is Mothershare registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mothershare yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mothershare 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=mothershare&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mothershare a legitimate charity? Yes. Mothershare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185295) 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 Mothershare's charity number? Mothershare's charity number is 1185295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185295? Search 1185295 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 Mothershare do? Mothershare works on a referral basis to provide/loan essential items to families and children from pre-birth to late teens. Our referrals come from local statutory agencies. We provide our service throughout Calderdale, have one paid member of staff and a team of valued volunteers. Through Back Pack Buddies we provide weekend food parcels to children identified as at risk of food poverty. Does Mothershare have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mothershare. 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 Mothershare? Mothershare 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/1185295).