--- title: "Released to Change — check charity number 1204589 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Released to Change a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204589. Education/training charity based in 28 Handsworth New Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/released-to-change retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:41:12.012Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Released to Change is a registered charity (number 1204589) 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; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £251 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Released to Change? Registered charity number 1204589 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 28 Handsworth New Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £251 ## What does Released to Change do? Released to Change (RTC) is a West Midlands based registered charity which provides intentional, holistic support to prison leavers and people with criminal convictions who would otherwise have very little appropriate rehabilitation support. RTC provide wrap-around rehabilitation centered around providing stable accommodation. ## What causes is Released to Change registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Released to Change yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Released to Change 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=released-to-change&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Released to Change a legitimate charity? Yes. Released to Change is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204589) 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 Released to Change's charity number? Released to Change's charity number is 1204589. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1204589? Search 1204589 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 Released to Change do? Released to Change (RTC) is a West Midlands based registered charity which provides intentional, holistic support to prison leavers and people with criminal convictions who would otherwise have very little appropriate rehabilitation support. RTC provide wrap-around rehabilitation centered around providing stable accommodation. Does Released to Change have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Released to Change. 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 Released to Change? Released to Change 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/1204589).