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title: "Independent Community Autism Activity Network — check charity number 1156551 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Independent Community Autism Activity Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156551. Disability charity based in Cockermouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/independent-community-autism-activity-network
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:29:39.145Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Independent Community Autism Activity Network is a registered charity (number 1156551) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £4,443 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Independent Community Autism Activity Network?

Registered charity number

1156551

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Cockermouth

Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)

£4,443

Website

[www.icaan.org.uk](http://www.icaan.org.uk/)

## What does Independent Community Autism Activity Network do?

I CAAN is a group of volunteers that organise activities for people with autism and their families in Allerdale and Copeland

## What causes is Independent Community Autism Activity Network registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Independent Community Autism Activity Network yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Independent Community Autism Activity Network 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Independent Community Autism Activity Network a legitimate charity?

Yes. Independent Community Autism Activity Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156551) 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 Independent Community Autism Activity Network's charity number?

Independent Community Autism Activity Network's charity number is 1156551. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1156551?

Search 1156551 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 Independent Community Autism Activity Network do?

I CAAN is a group of volunteers that organise activities for people with autism and their families in Allerdale and Copeland

Does Independent Community Autism Activity Network have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Independent Community Autism Activity Network. 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 Independent Community Autism Activity Network?

Independent Community Autism Activity Network's website is http://www.icaan.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/1156551).