--- title: "Reel Recovery UK — check charity number 1217413 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reel Recovery UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217413. Disability charity based in Preston under Scar. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reel-recovery-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:15.989Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reel Recovery UK is a registered charity (number 1217413) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 Reel Recovery UK? Registered charity number 1217413 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Preston under Scar ## What does Reel Recovery UK do? Reel Recovery UK helps men with any forms of cancer with their psychological wellbeing. Our free, two-day retreats, held across England & Wales, help these men cope with the impact of cancer by introducing them to the beneficial effects of fly-fishing, while providing a safe, supportive environment to explore their personal experiences of cancer with others who share their stories. ## What causes is Reel Recovery UK registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reel Recovery UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reel Recovery 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](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=reel-recovery-uk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reel Recovery UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Reel Recovery UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217413) 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 Reel Recovery UK's charity number? Reel Recovery UK's charity number is 1217413. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217413? Search 1217413 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 Reel Recovery UK do? Reel Recovery UK helps men with any forms of cancer with their psychological wellbeing. Our free, two-day retreats, held across England & Wales, help these men cope with the impact of cancer by introducing them to the beneficial effects of fly-fishing, while providing a safe, supportive environment to explore their personal experiences of cancer with others who share their stories. Does Reel Recovery UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reel Recovery 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 Reel Recovery UK? Reel Recovery UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1217413).