--- title: "Calling London — check charity number 1142706 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Calling London a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142706. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hamilton House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/calling-london retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:01:48.291Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Calling London is a registered charity (number 1142706) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £200 (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 Calling London? Registered charity number 1142706 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hamilton House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £200 Website [www.callinglondon.org.uk](http://www.callinglondon.org.uk/) ## What does Calling London do? Since October 2011 we operate a city-wide Winter Coat Appeal, collecting 2000+ used winter coats from schools, businesses and other organisations. Once these coats are sorted for quality and cleanliness, we redistribute them directly to London-based charities who pass them out directly to Londoners who otherwise would not have had a coat. Calling London is entirely volunteer-based and -run. ## What causes is Calling London registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Calling London yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Calling London 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=calling-london&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.callinglondon.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Calling London a legitimate charity? Yes. Calling London is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142706) 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 Calling London's charity number? Calling London's charity number is 1142706. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142706? Search 1142706 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 Calling London do? Since October 2011 we operate a city-wide Winter Coat Appeal, collecting 2000+ used winter coats from schools, businesses and other organisations. Once these coats are sorted for quality and cleanliness, we redistribute them directly to London-based charities who pass them out directly to Londoners who otherwise would not have had a coat. Calling London is entirely volunteer-based and -run. Does Calling London have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calling London. 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 Calling London? Calling London's website is http://www.callinglondon.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/1142706).