--- title: "The Great Football Giveaway — check charity number 1113148 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Great Football Giveaway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113148. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Abbey Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-great-football-giveaway retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:38:54.553Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Great Football Giveaway is a registered charity (number 1113148) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £157 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Great Football Giveaway? Registered charity number 1113148 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Abbey Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £157 Website [www.thegreatfootballgiveaway.org.uk](http://www.thegreatfootballgiveaway.org.uk/) ## What does The Great Football Giveaway do? Delivery of sports equipment (in particular footballs) to children living in under developed or developing countries in Africa and elsewhere. ## What causes is The Great Football Giveaway registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Great Football Giveaway yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Great Football Giveaway 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-great-football-giveaway&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thegreatfootballgiveaway.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Great Football Giveaway a legitimate charity? Yes. The Great Football Giveaway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113148) 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 Great Football Giveaway's charity number? The Great Football Giveaway's charity number is 1113148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1113148? Search 1113148 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 Great Football Giveaway do? Delivery of sports equipment (in particular footballs) to children living in under developed or developing countries in Africa and elsewhere. Does The Great Football Giveaway have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Great Football Giveaway. 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 Great Football Giveaway? The Great Football Giveaway's website is http://www.thegreatfootballgiveaway.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/1113148).