--- title: "Norfolk Foster Care Association — check charity number 287191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Norfolk Foster Care Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287191. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Norwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/norfolk-foster-care-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:01:29.953Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Norfolk Foster Care Association is a registered charity (number 287191) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; 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 Norfolk Foster Care Association? Registered charity number 287191 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Norwich Website [norfolkfca.org.uk](http://norfolkfca.org.uk/) ## What does Norfolk Foster Care Association do? Norfolk Foster Care Association provides the following services: 1. Provides advocacy/advice/information and mutual telephone support to foster carers. 2. Seeks the views and opinions of foster carers. 3. Ensures the highest level of peer support is available during and after an allegation within the limitations of our human and financial resources and provides a wide range of support services to ## What causes is Norfolk Foster Care Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Norfolk Foster Care Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Norfolk Foster Care Association 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=norfolk-foster-care-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://norfolkfca.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Norfolk Foster Care Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Norfolk Foster Care Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287191) 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 Norfolk Foster Care Association's charity number? Norfolk Foster Care Association's charity number is 287191. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287191? Search 287191 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 Norfolk Foster Care Association do? Norfolk Foster Care Association provides the following services: 1. Provides advocacy/advice/information and mutual telephone support to foster carers. 2. Seeks the views and opinions of foster carers. 3. Ensures the highest level of peer support is available during and after an allegation within the limitations of our human and financial resources and provides a wide range of support services to Does Norfolk Foster Care Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Norfolk Foster Care Association. 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 Norfolk Foster Care Association? Norfolk Foster Care Association's website is http://norfolkfca.org.uk — 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/287191).