--- title: "Care Packs — check charity number 1209874 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Care Packs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209874. Disability charity based in Streetly. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/care-packs retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:10.142Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Care Packs is a registered charity (number 1209874) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Care Packs? Registered charity number 1209874 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Streetly ## What does Care Packs do? We create care packages that consist of basic essential items required for living. We use volunteers to create the packs and then distribute them via local authorities, educational institutions or charities to ensure they go to the beneficiaries. ## What causes is Care Packs registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Care Packs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Care Packs 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=care-packs&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Care Packs a legitimate charity? Yes. Care Packs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209874) 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 Care Packs's charity number? Care Packs's charity number is 1209874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209874? Search 1209874 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 Care Packs do? We create care packages that consist of basic essential items required for living. We use volunteers to create the packs and then distribute them via local authorities, educational institutions or charities to ensure they go to the beneficiaries. Does Care Packs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Care Packs. 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 Care Packs? Care Packs 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/1209874).