--- title: "Spirit of Christmas — check charity number 1185011 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Spirit of Christmas a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185011. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Osgodby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spirit-of-christmas retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:18:24.061Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Spirit of Christmas is a registered charity (number 1185011) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £13,023 (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 Spirit of Christmas? Registered charity number 1185011 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Osgodby Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £13,023 Website [www.spiritofchristmas.info](https://www.spiritofchristmas.info/) ## What does Spirit of Christmas do? To relieve the financial burden on families in Yorkshire though the provision of gifts and entertainment at Christmas. Provide themed activities to encourage social inclusion of families from low income backgrounds.Provide "banana boxes" of toys to low income families moving from sheltered housing into accommodation ## What causes is Spirit of Christmas registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spirit of Christmas yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spirit of Christmas 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=spirit-of-christmas&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.spiritofchristmas.info/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Spirit of Christmas a legitimate charity? Yes. Spirit of Christmas is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185011) 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 Spirit of Christmas's charity number? Spirit of Christmas's charity number is 1185011. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185011? Search 1185011 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 Spirit of Christmas do? To relieve the financial burden on families in Yorkshire though the provision of gifts and entertainment at Christmas. Provide themed activities to encourage social inclusion of families from low income backgrounds.Provide "banana boxes" of toys to low income families moving from sheltered housing into accommodation Does Spirit of Christmas have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spirit of Christmas. 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 Spirit of Christmas? Spirit of Christmas's website is https://www.spiritofchristmas.info — 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/1185011).