--- title: "Irish and Travellers in Prison — check charity number 1217115 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Irish and Travellers in Prison a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217115. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 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/irish-and-travellers-in-prison retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:25:04.672Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Irish and Travellers in Prison is a registered charity (number 1217115) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Irish and Travellers in Prison? Registered charity number 1217115 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London ## What does Irish and Travellers in Prison do? The support of Irish and GRT prisoners in English and Welsh prisons, their families and friends, along with wider support to those in need. ## What causes is Irish and Travellers in Prison registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Irish and Travellers in Prison yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Irish and Travellers in Prison 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=irish-and-travellers-in-prison&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Irish and Travellers in Prison a legitimate charity? Yes. Irish and Travellers in Prison is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217115) 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 Irish and Travellers in Prison's charity number? Irish and Travellers in Prison's charity number is 1217115. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217115? Search 1217115 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 Irish and Travellers in Prison do? The support of Irish and GRT prisoners in English and Welsh prisons, their families and friends, along with wider support to those in need. Does Irish and Travellers in Prison have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Irish and Travellers in Prison. 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 Irish and Travellers in Prison? Irish and Travellers in Prison 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/1217115).