--- title: "The Giving Wardrobe — check charity number 1217245 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Giving Wardrobe a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217245. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wymondham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-giving-wardrobe retrieved: 2026-08-26T01:22:59.318Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Giving Wardrobe is a registered charity (number 1217245) 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 Giving Wardrobe? Registered charity number 1217245 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wymondham ## What causes is The Giving Wardrobe registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Giving Wardrobe yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Giving Wardrobe 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-giving-wardrobe&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Giving Wardrobe a legitimate charity? Yes. The Giving Wardrobe is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217245) 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 Giving Wardrobe's charity number? The Giving Wardrobe's charity number is 1217245. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217245? Search 1217245 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 Giving Wardrobe do? The Giving Wardrobe is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. See its official register entry for full details. Does The Giving Wardrobe have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Giving Wardrobe. 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 Giving Wardrobe? The Giving Wardrobe 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/1217245).