--- title: "Volunteers on Wheels — check charity number 1199575 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Volunteers on Wheels a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199575. General 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/volunteers-on-wheels retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:07.603Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Volunteers on Wheels is a registered charity (number 1199575) 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. Its latest reported income was £24,946 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Volunteers on Wheels? Registered charity number 1199575 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £24,946 Website [www.volunteersonwheels.org.uk](http://www.volunteersonwheels.org.uk/) ## What does Volunteers on Wheels do? We support food banks and other charitable organisations with the transportation of food and other essential supplies in bulk within the UK but currently focussed on London / Herts . ## What causes is Volunteers on Wheels registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Volunteers on Wheels yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Volunteers on Wheels 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=volunteers-on-wheels&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.volunteersonwheels.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Volunteers on Wheels a legitimate charity? Yes. Volunteers on Wheels is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199575) 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 Volunteers on Wheels's charity number? Volunteers on Wheels's charity number is 1199575. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199575? Search 1199575 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 Volunteers on Wheels do? We support food banks and other charitable organisations with the transportation of food and other essential supplies in bulk within the UK but currently focussed on London / Herts . Does Volunteers on Wheels have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Volunteers on Wheels. 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 Volunteers on Wheels? Volunteers on Wheels's website is http://www.volunteersonwheels.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/1199575).