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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Homeless World Cup Foundation

Overall objective is to end Global homelessness. Use football as away of engaging with homeless people in order to change their lives. Work with 70 member countries. Hold an annual football tournament. Impacted 1.5 million homeless people since it was established. Also aims to change the stereotypical image of homeless people. Runs an annual conference called 'Cities Ending Homelessness ' which is focussed on positive solutions with policy change and impact as its basis. 'the prevention or relief of poverty' The objects for which the Company is established are, by giving opportunities to homeless people to meet and interact with other people and to gain self respect and confidence. to relieve the poverty of, and to improve the health, living …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2023 · oscr (FY2024)
£0.52
Program£0.52
Fundraising£0.09

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Homeless World Cup Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 41 is below most of the 2,545 international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 97% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Homeless World Cup Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is SC037091. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £497K in annual revenue.

Homeless World Cup Foundation's official registration number is SC037091, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Homeless World Cup Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Homeless World Cup Foundation is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Homeless World Cup Foundation has £497K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Homeless World Cup Foundation is classified as an International organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £497K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Homeless World Cup Foundation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Overall objective is to end Global homelessness. Use football as away of engaging with homeless people in order to change their lives. Work with 70 member countries. Hold an annual football tournament. Impacted 1.5 million homeless people since it was established. Also aims to change the stereotypical image of homeless people. Runs an annual conference called 'Cities Ending Homelessness ' which is focussed on positive solutions with policy change and impact as its basis. 'the prevention or relief of poverty' The objects for which the Company is established are, by giving opportunities to homeless people to meet and interact with other people and to gain self respect and confidence. to... Homeless World Cup Foundation is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £497K is below the peer average of £1M.

Homeless World Cup Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC037091.

You can verify Homeless World Cup Foundation in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Homeless World Cup Foundation directly through its donation page (https://homelessworldcup.gofundraise.co.uk/cms/donate?utm_source=website&utm_medium=news_story&utm_campaign=general_donations&utm_content=donate_button). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Homeless World Cup Foundation are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Homeless World Cup Foundation is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Homeless World Cup Foundation was first registered in 2006, making it approximately 20 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
Source: oscr (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Region re-hosting Homeless World Cup squad trials - AOL.com
Jul 2026
www.aol.com
Homeless World Cup: How a ‘beautiful game’ is changing lives across the globe - The Christian Index
Jul 2026
christianindex.org
Middlesbrough hosting England Homeless World Cup trial - BBC
Jul 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
Homeless football tournament set to return to Middlesbrough - Asian Standard
Jul 2026
www.asianstandard.co.uk
Homeless football tournament that could see players head to Mexico returns to Middlesbrough - Yahoo News UK
Jul 2026
uk.news.yahoo.com
Homeless football tournament that could see players head to Mexico returns to Middlesbrough - Teesside Live
Jul 2026
www.gazettelive.co.uk
What is the Homeless World Cup? - The Football Week
Jul 2026
thefootballweek.com
World Cup 2026: Homeless camps in Dallas 'pushed out of downtown so the city won’t look bad' - Big Issue
Jun 2026
www.bigissue.com
How World Cup 2026 host cities are offering solutions to homelessness and the housing crisis - Big Issue
Jun 2026
www.bigissue.com
Homeless World Cup Foundation announces partnership with Genius Sports - Genius Sports
May 2026
www.geniussports.com
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2021
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2020
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
International this charity 2,544
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Homeless World Cup Foundation

What is Homeless World Cup Foundation?
Homeless World Cup Foundation is a international charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Overall objective is to end Global homelessness. Use football as away of engaging with homeless people in order to change their lives. Work with 70 member countries. Hold an annual football tournament. Impacted 1.5 million homeless people since it was established. Also aims to change the stereotypical image of homeless people. Runs an annual conference called 'Cities Ending Homelessness ' which is focussed on positive solutions with policy change and impact as its basis. 'the prevention or relief of poverty' The objects for which the Company is established are, by giving opportunities to homeless people to meet and interact with other people and to gain self respect and confidence. to relieve the poverty of, and to improve the health, living conditions and quality of life of, homeless people. to provide homeless people and young people with facilities and equipment for playing football. and to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing sport.
When was Homeless World Cup Foundation founded?
Homeless World Cup Foundation was founded in 2006.
Where is Homeless World Cup Foundation located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Homeless World Cup Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Homeless World Cup Foundation trustworthy?
Homeless World Cup Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Homeless World Cup Foundation's registration number?
Registration: SC037091 (United Kingdom).
What is Homeless World Cup Foundation's website?
https://www.homelessworldcup.org
Are donations to Homeless World Cup Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.