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title: "Resuscitation Council (UK) — check charity number 1168914 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Resuscitation Council (UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168914. Education/training charity based in 60-62 Margaret Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/resuscitation-council-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:45:32.907Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Resuscitation Council (UK) is a registered charity (number 1168914) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,573,556 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Resuscitation Council (UK)?

Registered charity number

1168914

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

60-62 Margaret Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,573,556

Website

[www.resus.org.uk](https://www.resus.org.uk/)

## What does Resuscitation Council (UK) do?

The Resuscitation Council (UK) exists to promote high-quality, scientific, resuscitation guidelines that are applicable to everybody, and to contribute to saving life through education, training, research and collaboration.

## What causes is Resuscitation Council (UK) registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Resuscitation Council (UK) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Resuscitation Council (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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Resuscitation Council (UK) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Resuscitation Council (UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168914) 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 Resuscitation Council (UK)'s charity number?

Resuscitation Council (UK)'s charity number is 1168914. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168914?

Search 1168914 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 Resuscitation Council (UK) do?

The Resuscitation Council (UK) exists to promote high-quality, scientific, resuscitation guidelines that are applicable to everybody, and to contribute to saving life through education, training, research and collaboration.

Does Resuscitation Council (UK) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Resuscitation Council (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 Resuscitation Council (UK)?

Resuscitation Council (UK)'s website is https://www.resus.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/1168914).