--- title: "Calamity Relief — check charity number 1177491 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Calamity Relief a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177491. General Charitable Purposes 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/calamity-relief retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:42:43.869Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Calamity Relief is a registered charity (number 1177491) 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; accommodation/housing. 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 Calamity Relief? Registered charity number 1177491 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Birmingham ## What does Calamity Relief do? The basic purpose of this Charity is to carry on activities which benefit all the communities in particular (without limitation) to provide housing and associated services for the relief or prevention of poverty in England & Wales. Provide supported housing to help the homeless and vulnerable adults integrate back into society primarily but not exclusively in the form social housing accommodation. ## What causes is Calamity Relief registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Calamity Relief yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Calamity Relief 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=calamity-relief&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Calamity Relief a legitimate charity? Yes. Calamity Relief is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177491) 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 Calamity Relief's charity number? Calamity Relief's charity number is 1177491. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177491? Search 1177491 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 Calamity Relief do? The basic purpose of this Charity is to carry on activities which benefit all the communities in particular (without limitation) to provide housing and associated services for the relief or prevention of poverty in England & Wales. Provide supported housing to help the homeless and vulnerable adults integrate back into society primarily but not exclusively in the form social housing accommodation. Does Calamity Relief have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calamity Relief. 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 Calamity Relief? Calamity Relief does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1177491).