--- title: "Privacy International — check charity number 1147471 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Privacy International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147471. Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity charity based in 62 Britton Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/privacy-international retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:00:44.029Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Privacy International is a registered charity (number 1147471) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £2,421,096 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Privacy International? Registered charity number 1147471 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 62 Britton Street Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £2,421,096 Website [www.privacyinternational.org](http://www.privacyinternational.org/) ## What does Privacy International do? We promote the human right of privacy throughout the world, specifically:- raise awareness of threats to privacy;- monitor and report on surveillance methods and tactics;- work at national and international levels toward the provision of privacy protections;- monitor measures to protect privacy, and to seek ways through information technology to protect personal information ## What causes is Privacy International registered for? Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Privacy International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Privacy International 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=privacy-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.privacyinternational.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Privacy International a legitimate charity? Yes. Privacy International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147471) 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 Privacy International's charity number? Privacy International's charity number is 1147471. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147471? Search 1147471 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 Privacy International do? We promote the human right of privacy throughout the world, specifically:- raise awareness of threats to privacy;- monitor and report on surveillance methods and tactics;- work at national and international levels toward the provision of privacy protections;- monitor measures to protect privacy, and to seek ways through information technology to protect personal information Does Privacy International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Privacy International. 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 Privacy International? Privacy International's website is http://www.privacyinternational.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/1147471).