--- title: "Impress CIO — check charity number 1214696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Impress CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214696. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in 86-90 Paul Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/impress-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:20:36.471Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Impress CIO is a registered charity (number 1214696) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity; other charitable purposes. 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 Impress CIO? Registered charity number 1214696 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 86-90 Paul Street ## What causes is Impress CIO registered for? Economic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Impress CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Impress 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=impress-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Impress CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Impress CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214696) 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 Impress CIO's charity number? Impress CIO's charity number is 1214696. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214696? Search 1214696 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 Impress CIO do? Impress CIO is registered with the Charity Commission for: economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity; other charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details. Does Impress CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Impress 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 Impress CIO? Impress CIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1214696).