--- title: "North East Sex Work Forum — check charity number 1197243 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North East Sex Work Forum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197243. General Charitable Purposes charity based in PO Box 602. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-east-sex-work-forum retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:53:28.698Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North East Sex Work Forum is a registered charity (number 1197243) 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. Its latest reported income was £25,613 (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 North East Sex Work Forum? Registered charity number 1197243 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location PO Box 602 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,613 Website [www.neswf.co.uk](http://www.neswf.co.uk/) ## What does North East Sex Work Forum do? The North East Sex Work Forum is a centre of excellence and good practice underpinned by participatory values, partnership working and inclusivity. We are dedicated to informing policy, improving service development and reducing stigma for people involved in all aspects of the sex industry across the North East and beyond by collaborating with our regional/national partners within this community ## What causes is North East Sex Work Forum registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North East Sex Work Forum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North East Sex Work Forum 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=north-east-sex-work-forum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.neswf.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is North East Sex Work Forum a legitimate charity? Yes. North East Sex Work Forum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197243) 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 North East Sex Work Forum's charity number? North East Sex Work Forum's charity number is 1197243. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197243? Search 1197243 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 North East Sex Work Forum do? The North East Sex Work Forum is a centre of excellence and good practice underpinned by participatory values, partnership working and inclusivity. We are dedicated to informing policy, improving service development and reducing stigma for people involved in all aspects of the sex industry across the North East and beyond by collaborating with our regional/national partners within this community Does North East Sex Work Forum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North East Sex Work Forum. 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 North East Sex Work Forum? North East Sex Work Forum's website is http://www.neswf.co.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/1197243).