--- title: "Empathy International — check charity number 1156970 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Empathy International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156970. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tolgus Mount. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/empathy-international retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:19:14.014Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Empathy International is a registered charity (number 1156970) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £110,166 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Empathy International? Registered charity number 1156970 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tolgus Mount Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £110,166 Website [www.empathyinternational.org.uk](http://www.empathyinternational.org.uk/) ## What does Empathy International do? Empathy is dedicated to transforming lives by reaching, resourcing and releasing the disadvantaged from all forms of poverty through sustainable initiatives e.g. trades/skills, rural aquaculture & agriculture ## What causes is Empathy International registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Empathy International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Empathy International 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=empathy-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.empathyinternational.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Empathy International a legitimate charity? Yes. Empathy International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156970) 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 Empathy International's charity number? Empathy International's charity number is 1156970. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156970? Search 1156970 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 Empathy International do? Empathy is dedicated to transforming lives by reaching, resourcing and releasing the disadvantaged from all forms of poverty through sustainable initiatives e.g. trades/skills, rural aquaculture & agriculture Does Empathy International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Empathy International. 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 Empathy International? Empathy International's website is http://www.empathyinternational.org.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](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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1156970).