--- title: "Reaching Out Foundation — check charity number 1196074 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reaching Out Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196074. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reaching-out-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:08:21.253Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reaching Out Foundation is a registered charity (number 1196074) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £7,171 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Reaching Out Foundation? Registered charity number 1196074 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,171 Website [www.reachingoutwidows.com](http://www.reachingoutwidows.com/) ## What does Reaching Out Foundation do? The Charity supports people with Mental health problems and their onward support post release ( from prison) This involves signposting them to local Gp surgeries and locating services.It further supports widows and their dependents.A sewing school has been opened to equip these unfortunate dependents in gaining skills and a trade to become independent and to support siblings ## What causes is Reaching Out Foundation registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reaching Out Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reaching Out Foundation 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=reaching-out-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.reachingoutwidows.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reaching Out Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Reaching Out Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196074) 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 Reaching Out Foundation's charity number? Reaching Out Foundation's charity number is 1196074. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196074? Search 1196074 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 Reaching Out Foundation do? The Charity supports people with Mental health problems and their onward support post release ( from prison) This involves signposting them to local Gp surgeries and locating services.It further supports widows and their dependents.A sewing school has been opened to equip these unfortunate dependents in gaining skills and a trade to become independent and to support siblings Does Reaching Out Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reaching Out Foundation. 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 Reaching Out Foundation? Reaching Out Foundation's website is http://www.reachingoutwidows.com — 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/1196074).