--- title: "The Family Forge — check charity number 1161900 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Family Forge a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161900. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newburgh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-family-forge retrieved: 2026-08-25T13:03:14.529Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Family Forge is a registered charity (number 1161900) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £13,383 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 The Family Forge? Registered charity number 1161900 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Newburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £13,383 Website [www.familyforge.org](http://www.familyforge.org/) ## What does The Family Forge do? FOSTERING THE CONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HUMAN PERSON THROUGH PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CHRISTIAN INITIATIVES AND PUBLICATIONS. ## What causes is The Family Forge registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Family Forge yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Family Forge 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=the-family-forge&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.familyforge.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Family Forge a legitimate charity? Yes. The Family Forge is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161900) 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 The Family Forge's charity number? The Family Forge's charity number is 1161900. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161900? Search 1161900 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 The Family Forge do? FOSTERING THE CONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HUMAN PERSON THROUGH PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CHRISTIAN INITIATIVES AND PUBLICATIONS. Does The Family Forge have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Family Forge. 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 The Family Forge? The Family Forge's website is http://www.familyforge.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](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/1161900).