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Registered charity · No. 1178557CIOWhalley Range

Contact

Contact is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Whalley Range.

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Contact is a registered charity (number 1178557) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £386,116 (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 Contact?

Registered charity number
1178557
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Whalley Range
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£386,116

What does Contact do?

To relieve the needs of homeless teenage girls and young women by providing safe accommodation.Supporting them to return to education or find employment or training to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible adults.

What causes is Contact registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Contact yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Contact 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Contact a legitimate charity?
Yes. Contact is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178557) 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 Contact's charity number?
Contact's charity number is 1178557. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178557?
Search 1178557 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 Contact do?
To relieve the needs of homeless teenage girls and young women by providing safe accommodation.Supporting them to return to education or find employment or training to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible adults.
Does Contact have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Contact. 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 Contact?
Contact's website is http://www.contacthostel.co.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.