--- title: "Hackney Lighthouse CIO — check charity number 1188625 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hackney Lighthouse CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188625. Disability charity based in 1 Spiller House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hackney-lighthouse-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:51:46.251Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hackney Lighthouse CIO is a registered charity (number 1188625) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £12,915 (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 Hackney Lighthouse CIO? Registered charity number 1188625 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 1 Spiller House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,915 Website [saint.church/lighthouse](https://saint.church/lighthouse/) ## What does Hackney Lighthouse CIO do? The prevention or relief of poverty in Hackney by providing services and access to support for individuals in need and signposting them to charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. ## What causes is Hackney Lighthouse CIO registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hackney Lighthouse CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hackney Lighthouse CIO 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=hackney-lighthouse-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://saint.church/lighthouse/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hackney Lighthouse CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Hackney Lighthouse CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188625) 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 Hackney Lighthouse CIO's charity number? Hackney Lighthouse CIO's charity number is 1188625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188625? Search 1188625 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 Hackney Lighthouse CIO do? The prevention or relief of poverty in Hackney by providing services and access to support for individuals in need and signposting them to charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Does Hackney Lighthouse CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hackney Lighthouse CIO. 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 Hackney Lighthouse CIO? Hackney Lighthouse CIO's website is https://saint.church/lighthouse/ — 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/1188625).