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title: "Birmingham Christmas Shelter — check charity number 1002891 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Birmingham Christmas Shelter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1002891. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birmingham-christmas-shelter
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:06:57.869Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Birmingham Christmas Shelter is a registered charity (number 1002891) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £68,425 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Birmingham Christmas Shelter?

Registered charity number

1002891

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Birmingham

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£68,425

Website

[www.birminghamchristmasshelter.org](http://www.birminghamchristmasshelter.org/)

## What does Birmingham Christmas Shelter do?

We provide food, warmth, shelter and friendship to the homeless and lonely of Birmingham during the Christmas period, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation.

## What causes is Birmingham Christmas Shelter registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birmingham Christmas Shelter yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birmingham Christmas Shelter 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham Christmas Shelter a legitimate charity?

Yes. Birmingham Christmas Shelter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1002891) 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 Birmingham Christmas Shelter's charity number?

Birmingham Christmas Shelter's charity number is 1002891. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1002891?

Search 1002891 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 Birmingham Christmas Shelter do?

We provide food, warmth, shelter and friendship to the homeless and lonely of Birmingham during the Christmas period, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Does Birmingham Christmas Shelter have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birmingham Christmas Shelter. 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 Birmingham Christmas Shelter?

Birmingham Christmas Shelter's website is http://www.birminghamchristmasshelter.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/1002891).