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title: "The Welcome Directory — check charity number 1169014 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Welcome Directory a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169014. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-welcome-directory
retrieved: 2026-08-28T14:34:12.257Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Welcome Directory is a registered charity (number 1169014) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £68,635 (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 Welcome Directory?

Registered charity number

1169014

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£68,635

Website

[www.welcomedirectory.org.uk](http://www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/)

## What does The Welcome Directory do?

To promote the rehabilitation of ex-offenders for the public benefit by working with people from a range of faith communities in the United Kingdom to develop and maintain an infrastructure which supports those leaving prison so that such people are integrated into society to lead law-abiding lives

## What causes is The Welcome Directory registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Welcome Directory yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Welcome Directory 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Welcome Directory a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Welcome Directory is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169014) 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 Welcome Directory's charity number?

The Welcome Directory's charity number is 1169014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169014?

Search 1169014 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 Welcome Directory do?

To promote the rehabilitation of ex-offenders for the public benefit by working with people from a range of faith communities in the United Kingdom to develop and maintain an infrastructure which supports those leaving prison so that such people are integrated into society to lead law-abiding lives

Does The Welcome Directory have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Welcome Directory. 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 Welcome Directory?

The Welcome Directory's website is http://www.welcomedirectory.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/1169014).