--- title: "This Is Village — check charity number 1214899 | CharityCompare" description: "Is This Is Village a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214899. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 53 Cambridge Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/this-is-village retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:08:44.535Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer This Is Village is a registered charity (number 1214899) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; 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 This Is Village? Registered charity number 1214899 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 53 Cambridge Road Website [www.thisisvillage.org](http://www.thisisvillage.org/) ## What does This Is Village do? We transform empty social housing into safe, supportive homes for vulnerable individuals and families, including survivors of domestic abuse and care leavers. By providing high-quality donated furniture, we reduce furniture poverty, prevent waste, and create nurturing environments where people can rebuild their lives. ## What causes is This Is Village registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for This Is Village yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. This Is Village 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=this-is-village&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thisisvillage.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is This Is Village a legitimate charity? Yes. This Is Village is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214899) 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 This Is Village's charity number? This Is Village's charity number is 1214899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214899? Search 1214899 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 This Is Village do? We transform empty social housing into safe, supportive homes for vulnerable individuals and families, including survivors of domestic abuse and care leavers. By providing high-quality donated furniture, we reduce furniture poverty, prevent waste, and create nurturing environments where people can rebuild their lives. Does This Is Village have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for This Is Village. 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 This Is Village? This Is Village's website is http://www.thisisvillage.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/1214899).