--- title: "Our Second Home — check charity number 1197551 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Our Second Home a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197551. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in c/o Noam Masorti Youth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/our-second-home retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:40:39.534Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Our Second Home is a registered charity (number 1197551) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £493,002 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Our Second Home? Registered charity number 1197551 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location c/o Noam Masorti Youth Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £493,002 Website [www.oursecondhome.org.uk](http://www.oursecondhome.org.uk/) ## What does Our Second Home do? Youth activities - in particular residential programmes and leadership training - for refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. ## What causes is Our Second Home registered for? Economic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Our Second Home yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Our Second Home 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=our-second-home&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oursecondhome.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Our Second Home a legitimate charity? Yes. Our Second Home is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197551) 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 Our Second Home's charity number? Our Second Home's charity number is 1197551. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197551? Search 1197551 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 Our Second Home do? Youth activities - in particular residential programmes and leadership training - for refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. Does Our Second Home have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Our Second Home. 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 Our Second Home? Our Second Home's website is http://www.oursecondhome.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/1197551).