--- title: "The Forgotten People — check charity number 1197332 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Forgotten People a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197332. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 55-57 Garstang Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-forgotten-people retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:20:21.961Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Forgotten People is a registered charity (number 1197332) 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. 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 Forgotten People? Registered charity number 1197332 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 55-57 Garstang Road ## What does The Forgotten People do? N/A ## What causes is The Forgotten People registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Forgotten People yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Forgotten People 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-forgotten-people&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Forgotten People a legitimate charity? Yes. The Forgotten People is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197332) 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 Forgotten People's charity number? The Forgotten People's charity number is 1197332. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197332? Search 1197332 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 Forgotten People do? N/A Does The Forgotten People have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Forgotten People. 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 Forgotten People? The Forgotten People does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1197332).