--- title: "Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) — charity 1144559 | CharityCompare" description: "Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) (charity 1144559): income £5,000 (2021). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/greenwich-foster-carers-association-gfca retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:55:00.826Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1144559 GF # Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, recreation. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1144559&subId=0) Work at Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=greenwich-foster-carers-association-gfca&type=claim&name=Greenwich%20Foster%20Carers%20Association%20(Gfca)) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1144559&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)? Reported income · year ending 2021-03-31 £5,000 Reported spending · year ending 2021-03-31 £5,625 Registered charity number 1144559 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) First floor Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) (number 1144559) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) do? The GFCA is an independent charity operated by foster carers, for foster carers.Collaborating with Greenwich Fostering Service and foster carers working for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we offer a robust service, comprising but not limited to tailored support and advocacy for foster carers and providing emotional and wellbeing support to foster carers and looked after children. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) Answers Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 7 November 2011 Also known as Gfca Previous names on the register Greenwich Fca Where it says it operates Greenwich ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) registered for? General Charitable PurposesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)? - 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? 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Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)'s charity number is 1144559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144559? Search 1144559 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 Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) do? The GFCA is an independent charity operated by foster carers, for foster carers.Collaborating with Greenwich Fostering Service and foster carers working for the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we offer a robust service, comprising but not limited to tailored support and advocacy for foster carers and providing emotional and wellbeing support to foster carers and looked after children. Does Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca). 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 Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)? Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca)? The register does not record Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. What was Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) previously called? The register lists this previous name for Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca): Greenwich Fca. When was Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) registered as a charity? Greenwich Foster Carers Association (Gfca) was entered on the register on 7 November 2011. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=1144559&subId=0).