--- title: "Point — check charity number 1161596 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Point a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161596. Education/training charity based in 451 Middleton Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/point retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:06:11.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Point is a registered charity (number 1161596) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £1,026,754 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Point? Registered charity number 1161596 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 451 Middleton Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,026,754 Website [www.point-send.co.uk](http://www.point-send.co.uk/) ## What does Point do? POINT deliver a range of Information, Advice, Support and Participation opportunities for Parents and Carers of Children and young people with additional needs and disabilities (aged 0-25).Our charitable activities are designed to inform and empower parents and carers to enable improved outcomes and aspirations for disabled people. ## What causes is Point registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Point yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Point 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=point&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.point-send.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Point a legitimate charity? Yes. Point is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161596) 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 Point's charity number? Point's charity number is 1161596. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161596? Search 1161596 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 Point do? POINT deliver a range of Information, Advice, Support and Participation opportunities for Parents and Carers of Children and young people with additional needs and disabilities (aged 0-25).Our charitable activities are designed to inform and empower parents and carers to enable improved outcomes and aspirations for disabled people. Does Point have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Point. 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 Point? Point's website is http://www.point-send.co.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/1161596).