--- title: "The Southampton Foster Carers' Association — check charity number 1137351 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Southampton Foster Carers' Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137351. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Civic Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-southampton-foster-carers-association retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:55:13.229Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Southampton Foster Carers' Association is a registered charity (number 1137351) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £29,159 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Southampton Foster Carers' Association? Registered charity number 1137351 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Civic Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £29,159 ## What does The Southampton Foster Carers' Association do? The Association offers activities and social events for fostering families and the children in their care. We assist with monthly support groups, providing new carers with buddies, who offer advice and support when needed, and organise annual events for our fostering families which include fun days, BBQs, discos, day trips, a Halloween party, and a Christmas grotto. ## What causes is The Southampton Foster Carers' Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Southampton Foster Carers' Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Southampton Foster Carers' Association 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-southampton-foster-carers-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Southampton Foster Carers' Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Southampton Foster Carers' Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137351) 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 Southampton Foster Carers' Association's charity number? The Southampton Foster Carers' Association's charity number is 1137351. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137351? Search 1137351 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 Southampton Foster Carers' Association do? The Association offers activities and social events for fostering families and the children in their care. We assist with monthly support groups, providing new carers with buddies, who offer advice and support when needed, and organise annual events for our fostering families which include fun days, BBQs, discos, day trips, a Halloween party, and a Christmas grotto. Does The Southampton Foster Carers' Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Southampton Foster Carers' Association. 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 Southampton Foster Carers' Association? The Southampton Foster Carers' Association 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/1137351).