--- title: "Signpost For Carers — check charity number 1085727 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Signpost For Carers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1085727. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Thornfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/signpost-for-carers retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:07:32.305Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Signpost For Carers is a registered charity (number 1085727) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £911,082 (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 Signpost For Carers? Registered charity number 1085727 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Thornfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £911,082 Website [www.signpostforcarers.org.uk](http://www.signpostforcarers.org.uk/) ## What does Signpost For Carers do? Provides free, confidential information to carers of all ages, and professionals who work with carers, in the Stockport area.There is a Young Carers section, looking after young carers up to the age of 18.Carers Liaison are there for benefits advice and make home visits to help complete benefit claim forms.Carers Breaks provide grants for carers to have a rest from their caring role. ## What causes is Signpost For Carers registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Signpost For Carers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Signpost For Carers 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=signpost-for-carers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.signpostforcarers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Signpost For Carers a legitimate charity? Yes. Signpost For Carers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1085727) 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 Signpost For Carers's charity number? Signpost For Carers's charity number is 1085727. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085727? Search 1085727 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 Signpost For Carers do? Provides free, confidential information to carers of all ages, and professionals who work with carers, in the Stockport area.There is a Young Carers section, looking after young carers up to the age of 18.Carers Liaison are there for benefits advice and make home visits to help complete benefit claim forms.Carers Breaks provide grants for carers to have a rest from their caring role. Does Signpost For Carers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Signpost For Carers. 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 Signpost For Carers? Signpost For Carers's website is http://www.signpostforcarers.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/1085727).