--- title: "Key to Success — check charity number 1196945 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Key to Success a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196945. General Charitable Purposes 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/key-to-success retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:56:38.286Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Key to Success is a registered charity (number 1196945) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £25 (year ending 2025-05-03). 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 Key to Success? Registered charity number 1196945 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-05-03) £25 Website [www.keytosuccess.org.uk](http://www.keytosuccess.org.uk/) ## What does Key to Success do? So far we have put on hold most of the activities we intend to do, until we find a suitable building to lease. ## What causes is Key to Success registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Key to Success yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Key to Success 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=key-to-success&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.keytosuccess.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Key to Success a legitimate charity? Yes. Key to Success is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196945) 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 Key to Success's charity number? Key to Success's charity number is 1196945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196945? Search 1196945 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 Key to Success do? So far we have put on hold most of the activities we intend to do, until we find a suitable building to lease. Does Key to Success have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Key to Success. 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 Key to Success? Key to Success's website is http://www.keytosuccess.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/1196945).