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Registered charity · No. 1179459CIO27 Old Gloucester Street

Orchards

Orchards is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in 27 Old Gloucester Street.

Quick answer

Orchards is a registered charity (number 1179459) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £326,378 (year ending 2025-03-30). 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 Orchards?

Registered charity number
1179459
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
27 Old Gloucester Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30)
£326,378

What does Orchards do?

Orchards exists to see women free from sexual exploitation and to enable them to take steps towards a future where they can thrive. We provide:- Safe housing in partnership with local churches- Trauma counselling - Holistic case work- Training and research

What causes is Orchards registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orchards yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orchards 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orchards a legitimate charity?
Yes. Orchards is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179459) 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 Orchards's charity number?
Orchards's charity number is 1179459. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179459?
Search 1179459 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 Orchards do?
Orchards exists to see women free from sexual exploitation and to enable them to take steps towards a future where they can thrive. We provide:- Safe housing in partnership with local churches- Trauma counselling - Holistic case work- Training and research
Does Orchards have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orchards. 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 Orchards?
Orchards's website is http://www.orchardsuk.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.