--- title: "Portraits of Recovery — check charity number 1149079 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portraits of Recovery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149079. Education/training charity based in Beehive Mill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portraits-of-recovery retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:27.124Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portraits of Recovery is a registered charity (number 1149079) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £191,016 (year ending 2025-03-30). 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 Portraits of Recovery? Registered charity number 1149079 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Beehive Mill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30) £191,016 Website [www.portraitsofrecovery.org.uk](http://www.portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/) ## What does Portraits of Recovery do? The Company is established to promote and advance health and well being of the public, particularly people affected by addiction to drugs or alcohol, predominantly through the use of the visual arts.During the year the first project was run and completed working with 10 recovering addicts. Bids for furthrt projects were submiited and were successful with work on the projects commenced. ## What causes is Portraits of Recovery registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portraits of Recovery yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portraits of Recovery 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=portraits-of-recovery&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portraits of Recovery a legitimate charity? Yes. Portraits of Recovery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149079) 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 Portraits of Recovery's charity number? Portraits of Recovery's charity number is 1149079. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149079? Search 1149079 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 Portraits of Recovery do? The Company is established to promote and advance health and well being of the public, particularly people affected by addiction to drugs or alcohol, predominantly through the use of the visual arts.During the year the first project was run and completed working with 10 recovering addicts. Bids for furthrt projects were submiited and were successful with work on the projects commenced. Does Portraits of Recovery have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portraits of Recovery. 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 Portraits of Recovery? Portraits of Recovery's website is http://www.portraitsofrecovery.org.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/1149079).