--- title: "Ginger Heart Foundation — charity 1200286" description: "Ginger Heart Foundation (charity 1200286). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ginger-heart-foundation retrieved: 2026-09-21T12:24:48.399Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ginger Heart Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number 1200286) 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: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £877 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Ginger Heart Foundation? Registered charity number 1200286 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Blackwood Road Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £877 Website [gingerheart.org](https://gingerheart.org/) ## What does Ginger Heart Foundation do? The Ginger Heart Foundation (GHF) came into being to raise awareness about the increased risk of suicide in the comedown after taking alcohol and cocaine together. We promote awareness, harm reduction and also offer resources to support health and maintain life. We also support people who are dealing with trauma and grief and provide peer support through our network and organised events. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Ginger Heart Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ginger Heart Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ginger Heart Foundation 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 Ginger Heart Foundation? - 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) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? 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Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200286? Search 1200286 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 Ginger Heart Foundation do? The Ginger Heart Foundation (GHF) came into being to raise awareness about the increased risk of suicide in the comedown after taking alcohol and cocaine together. We promote awareness, harm reduction and also offer resources to support health and maintain life. We also support people who are dealing with trauma and grief and provide peer support through our network and organised events. Does Ginger Heart Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ginger Heart Foundation. 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 Ginger Heart Foundation? Ginger Heart Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://gingerheart.org/. 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 2026-09-08, 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=1200286&subId=0).