--- title: "Onwards & Upwards — check charity number 1194457 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Onwards & Upwards a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194457. Education/training charity based in The Lewisham Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/onwards-upwards retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:23:21.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Onwards & Upwards is a registered charity (number 1194457) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,212,487 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 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](http://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? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Onwards & Upwards yet? 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](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=onwards-upwards&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.onwardsandupwards.uk/) ## 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](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/1194457).