--- title: "Orchard — check charity number 1174480 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orchard a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174480. Education/training charity based in Trumpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orchard retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:22:25.515Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orchard is a registered charity (number 1174480) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £179,475 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Orchard? Registered charity number 1174480 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Trumpington Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £179,475 Website [www.orchardocd.org](http://www.orchardocd.org/) ## What does Orchard do? Orchard exists to accelerate the development of new and better treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a severely debilitating mental illness. ## What causes is Orchard registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orchard yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orchard 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=orchard&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orchardocd.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orchard a legitimate charity? Yes. Orchard is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174480) 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 Orchard's charity number? Orchard's charity number is 1174480. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174480? Search 1174480 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 Orchard do? Orchard exists to accelerate the development of new and better treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a severely debilitating mental illness. Does Orchard have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orchard. 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 Orchard? Orchard's website is http://www.orchardocd.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/1174480).