Onwards & Upwards
Onwards & Upwards is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in The Lewisham Centre.
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What are the key facts about Onwards & Upwards?
- Registered charity number
- 1194457
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- The Lewisham Centre
- Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)
- £1,212,487
- Website
- www.onwardsandupwards.uk
What does Onwards & Upwards do?
Our mission is to free ex-offenders from the cycle of reoffending by creating jobs that change lives for good. We are creating a suite of companies in which to employ ex-offenders, bringing employment rates up & re-offending rates down. By creating best-in-class products and services and shining a light on our staff, we will also help shift business attitudes towards employing ex-offenders.
What causes is Onwards & Upwards registered for?
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Onwards & Upwards 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Onwards & Upwards a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Onwards & Upwards is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194457) 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 Onwards & Upwards's charity number?
- Onwards & Upwards's charity number is 1194457. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1194457?
- Search 1194457 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 Onwards & Upwards do?
- Our mission is to free ex-offenders from the cycle of reoffending by creating jobs that change lives for good. We are creating a suite of companies in which to employ ex-offenders, bringing employment rates up & re-offending rates down. By creating best-in-class products and services and shining a light on our staff, we will also help shift business attitudes towards employing ex-offenders.
- Does Onwards & Upwards have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Onwards & Upwards. 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 Onwards & Upwards?
- Onwards & Upwards's website is http://www.onwardsandupwards.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.