--- title: "Esme's Umbrella — check charity number 1197087 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Esme's Umbrella a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197087. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/esme-s-umbrella retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:09:50.239Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Esme's Umbrella is a registered charity (number 1197087) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £19,086 (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 Esme's Umbrella? Registered charity number 1197087 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,086 Website [www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk](http://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/) ## What does Esme's Umbrella do? Esme's Umbrella raises awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome to all healthcare professionals and out into the community. Offering up-to-date information about CBS, creating ways to support people who develop the condition and sourcing funding for research, the charity plays a vital role in reassuring and supporting adults and children who develop CBS after losing 60% of sight. ## What causes is Esme's Umbrella registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Esme's Umbrella yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Esme's Umbrella 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=esme-s-umbrella&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Esme's Umbrella a legitimate charity? Yes. Esme's Umbrella is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197087) 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 Esme's Umbrella's charity number? Esme's Umbrella's charity number is 1197087. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197087? Search 1197087 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 Esme's Umbrella do? Esme's Umbrella raises awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome to all healthcare professionals and out into the community. Offering up-to-date information about CBS, creating ways to support people who develop the condition and sourcing funding for research, the charity plays a vital role in reassuring and supporting adults and children who develop CBS after losing 60% of sight. Does Esme's Umbrella have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Esme's Umbrella. 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 Esme's Umbrella? Esme's Umbrella's website is http://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.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/1197087).