--- title: "Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited — check charity number 1086888 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086888. Education/training charity based in 740 Forest Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waltham-forest-churches-night-shelter-wfcns-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:22:19.308Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited is a registered charity (number 1086888) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £858,223 (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 Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited? Registered charity number 1086888 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 740 Forest Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £858,223 Website [www.wfcbranches.org.uk](http://www.wfcbranches.org.uk/) ## What does Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited do? Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter provides short-term accommodation, support and resettlement services for former rough sleepers and street homeless people in its hostel, known as 'Branches'. We provide advocacy, and access to life-skills development, employment, training and volunteering opportunities to give individuals a better chance of successful independent living after they move on. ## What causes is Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited 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=waltham-forest-churches-night-shelter-wfcns-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wfcbranches.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086888) 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 Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited's charity number? Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited's charity number is 1086888. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086888? Search 1086888 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 Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited do? Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter provides short-term accommodation, support and resettlement services for former rough sleepers and street homeless people in its hostel, known as 'Branches'. We provide advocacy, and access to life-skills development, employment, training and volunteering opportunities to give individuals a better chance of successful independent living after they move on. Does Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited. 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 Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited? Waltham Forest Churches Night Shelter-Wfcns Limited's website is http://www.wfcbranches.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/1086888).