--- title: "L'academie Internationale de la Pipe — check charity number 1126166 | CharityCompare" description: "Is L'academie Internationale de la Pipe a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126166. Education/training charity based in Garth Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/l-academie-internationale-de-la-pipe retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:19:46.684Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer L'academie Internationale de la Pipe is a registered charity (number 1126166) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,572 (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 L'academie Internationale de la Pipe? Registered charity number 1126166 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Garth Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,572 Website [www.pipeacademy.org](http://www.pipeacademy.org/) ## What does L'academie Internationale de la Pipe do? THE OBJECTS OF THE ACADEMY ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF TOBACCO AND PIPE SMOKING WORLDWIDE. IT HAS A WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANISES CONFERENCES IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY EACH YEAR. IT PUBLISHES AN ANNUAL JOURNAL WHICH IS SUBJECT TO ACADEMIC PEER REVIEW AND CARRIES OUT RESEARCH THROUGH SPECIALIST WORKING GROUPS. ## What causes is L'academie Internationale de la Pipe registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for L'academie Internationale de la Pipe yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. L'academie Internationale de la Pipe 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=l-academie-internationale-de-la-pipe&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pipeacademy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is L'academie Internationale de la Pipe a legitimate charity? Yes. L'academie Internationale de la Pipe is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126166) 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 L'academie Internationale de la Pipe's charity number? L'academie Internationale de la Pipe's charity number is 1126166. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1126166? Search 1126166 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 L'academie Internationale de la Pipe do? THE OBJECTS OF THE ACADEMY ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY OF TOBACCO AND PIPE SMOKING WORLDWIDE. IT HAS A WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANISES CONFERENCES IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY EACH YEAR. IT PUBLISHES AN ANNUAL JOURNAL WHICH IS SUBJECT TO ACADEMIC PEER REVIEW AND CARRIES OUT RESEARCH THROUGH SPECIALIST WORKING GROUPS. Does L'academie Internationale de la Pipe have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for L'academie Internationale de la Pipe. 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 L'academie Internationale de la Pipe? L'academie Internationale de la Pipe's website is http://www.pipeacademy.org — 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/1126166).