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Registered charity · No. 1191553CIOLondon

Publish What You Pay UK

Publish What You Pay UK is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, environment/conservation/heritage, based in London.

Quick answer

Publish What You Pay UK is a registered charity (number 1191553) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Publish What You Pay UK?

Registered charity number
1191553
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
London

What does Publish What You Pay UK do?

PWYP UK monitors and reports on impacts of the extractive industries on sustainable development; advocates ethical standards and compliance with laws and best practice; organises and presents at events; researches and publishes briefings; dialogues with government, industry and civil society. Its main focus is on oil, gas and mining companies operating, registered and/or listed in the UK.

What causes is Publish What You Pay UK registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Publish What You Pay UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Publish What You Pay UK 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Publish What You Pay UK a legitimate charity?
Yes. Publish What You Pay UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191553) 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 Publish What You Pay UK's charity number?
Publish What You Pay UK's charity number is 1191553. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1191553?
Search 1191553 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 Publish What You Pay UK do?
PWYP UK monitors and reports on impacts of the extractive industries on sustainable development; advocates ethical standards and compliance with laws and best practice; organises and presents at events; researches and publishes briefings; dialogues with government, industry and civil society. Its main focus is on oil, gas and mining companies operating, registered and/or listed in the UK.
Does Publish What You Pay UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Publish What You Pay UK. 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 Publish What You Pay UK?
Publish What You Pay UK's website is https://www.pwyp.org/pwyp_members/united-kingdom/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.