--- title: "The Homeless Games — check charity number 1146017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Homeless Games a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146017. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Liverpool. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-homeless-games retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:53:32.088Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Homeless Games is a registered charity (number 1146017) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Homeless Games? Registered charity number 1146017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Liverpool Website [www.thehomelessgames.org](http://www.thehomelessgames.org/) ## What does The Homeless Games do? To provide opportunity, structure and choice for every homeless person to participate in The Homeless Games, suitable to their needs. Using sport to engage the homeless population and open doors to give dignity, rebuild confidence, give choice and to give information on a range of health issues, education, training and social inclusion. ## What causes is The Homeless Games registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Homeless Games yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Homeless Games 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-homeless-games&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thehomelessgames.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Homeless Games a legitimate charity? Yes. The Homeless Games is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146017) 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 Homeless Games's charity number? The Homeless Games's charity number is 1146017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146017? Search 1146017 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 Homeless Games do? To provide opportunity, structure and choice for every homeless person to participate in The Homeless Games, suitable to their needs. Using sport to engage the homeless population and open doors to give dignity, rebuild confidence, give choice and to give information on a range of health issues, education, training and social inclusion. Does The Homeless Games have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Homeless Games. 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 Homeless Games? The Homeless Games's website is http://www.thehomelessgames.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/1146017).