--- title: "William's Embrace — check charity number 1212448 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William's Embrace a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212448. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Merthyr Tydfil. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-s-embrace retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:53:10.185Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William's Embrace is a registered charity (number 1212448) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 William's Embrace? Registered charity number 1212448 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Merthyr Tydfil Website [Williamsembrace.com](http://williamsembrace.com/) ## What does William's Embrace do? William's Embrace provides hand and foot castings to families who have experienced baby loss. We are able to operate within the hospitals, mortuary, funeral homes, hospice and at the family home. We create replica hands and feet of the baby so the families are able to have a physical reminder of their baby after they have passed. ## What causes is William's Embrace registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William's Embrace yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William's Embrace 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=william-s-embrace&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://williamsembrace.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is William's Embrace a legitimate charity? Yes. William's Embrace is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212448) 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 William's Embrace's charity number? William's Embrace's charity number is 1212448. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212448? Search 1212448 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 William's Embrace do? William's Embrace provides hand and foot castings to families who have experienced baby loss. We are able to operate within the hospitals, mortuary, funeral homes, hospice and at the family home. We create replica hands and feet of the baby so the families are able to have a physical reminder of their baby after they have passed. Does William's Embrace have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William's Embrace. 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 William's Embrace? William's Embrace's website is http://Williamsembrace.com — 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/1212448).