--- title: "Footsteps — charity 1085472" description: "Footsteps (charity 1085472). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/footsteps retrieved: 2026-09-23T10:47:34.334Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Footsteps is listed as a registered charity (number 1085472) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,199 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Footsteps? Registered charity number 1085472 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 35 Pyle Close Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £3,199 Website [www.footsteps.org.uk](http://www.footsteps.org.uk/) ## What does Footsteps do? The objects of Footsteps are to relieve poverty, hardship and distress in Guildford by the provision of a drop-in centre on Sunday evenings. The people we serve are mostly night shelter and hostel users, rough sleepers, of no fixed abode, in supported housing or at risk of homelessness. Our service provides for these people to obtain a free simple meal, access to showers and interact socially. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Provides Services. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Footsteps registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Footsteps yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Footsteps 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Footsteps? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=footsteps&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.footsteps.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Footsteps a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Footsteps as a registered charity (number 1085472) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Footsteps's charity number? Footsteps's charity number is 1085472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1085472? Search 1085472 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 Footsteps do? The objects of Footsteps are to relieve poverty, hardship and distress in Guildford by the provision of a drop-in centre on Sunday evenings. The people we serve are mostly night shelter and hostel users, rough sleepers, of no fixed abode, in supported housing or at risk of homelessness. Our service provides for these people to obtain a free simple meal, access to showers and interact socially. Does Footsteps have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Footsteps. 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 Footsteps? Footsteps's website listed in our register data is http://www.footsteps.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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/charity-details/?regId=1085472&subId=0).