--- title: "Family Compass — check charity number 1197742 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Family Compass a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197742. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in North Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/family-compass retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:53:26.443Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Family Compass is a registered charity (number 1197742) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £456,823 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Family Compass? Registered charity number 1197742 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location North Walk Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £456,823 Website [www.familycompass.co.uk](http://www.familycompass.co.uk/) ## What does Family Compass do? Family Compass provides therapeutic mental health support to children, young people and families. ## What causes is Family Compass registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Family Compass yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Family Compass 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=family-compass&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.familycompass.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Family Compass a legitimate charity? Yes. Family Compass is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197742) 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 Family Compass's charity number? Family Compass's charity number is 1197742. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197742? Search 1197742 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 Family Compass do? Family Compass provides therapeutic mental health support to children, young people and families. Does Family Compass have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family Compass. 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 Family Compass? Family Compass's website is http://www.familycompass.co.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/1197742).