--- title: "Wiping Tears — check charity number 1167508 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wiping Tears a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1167508. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Harrow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wiping-tears retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:06:31.493Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wiping Tears is a registered charity (number 1167508) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £10,467 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wiping Tears? Registered charity number 1167508 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Harrow Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,467 Website [www.wipingtears.org.uk](http://www.wipingtears.org.uk/) ## What does Wiping Tears do? The relief of poverty and financial hardship of under privileged individuals or families by providing grants or supporting by paying for items, services or facilities. ## What causes is Wiping Tears registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wiping Tears yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wiping Tears 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=wiping-tears&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wipingtears.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wiping Tears a legitimate charity? Yes. Wiping Tears is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1167508) 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 Wiping Tears's charity number? Wiping Tears's charity number is 1167508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1167508? Search 1167508 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 Wiping Tears do? The relief of poverty and financial hardship of under privileged individuals or families by providing grants or supporting by paying for items, services or facilities. Does Wiping Tears have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wiping Tears. 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 Wiping Tears? Wiping Tears's website is http://www.wipingtears.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/1167508).