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title: "Locate International CIO — check charity number 1197991 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Locate International CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197991. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blackdown House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/locate-international-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:03:51.901Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Locate International CIO is a registered charity (number 1197991) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £19,344 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Locate International CIO?

Registered charity number

1197991

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Blackdown House

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£19,344

Website

[locate.international](https://locate.international/)

## What does Locate International CIO do?

Review unresolved cases relating to missing persons & unidentified bodies and body parts, seeking new lines of inquiry using new & innovative investigative tools & techniques, through partnerships with volunteers, academic institutions & law enforcement agencies in support of families and those affected by anyone who is missing, at no cost to the families, primarily in the UK, and globally.

## What causes is Locate International CIO registered for?

General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Locate International CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Locate International 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Locate International CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Locate International CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197991) 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 Locate International CIO's charity number?

Locate International CIO's charity number is 1197991. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197991?

Search 1197991 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 Locate International CIO do?

Review unresolved cases relating to missing persons & unidentified bodies and body parts, seeking new lines of inquiry using new & innovative investigative tools & techniques, through partnerships with volunteers, academic institutions & law enforcement agencies in support of families and those affected by anyone who is missing, at no cost to the families, primarily in the UK, and globally.

Does Locate International CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Locate International 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 Locate International CIO?

Locate International CIO's website is https://locate.international — 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/1197991).