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title: "Riseup — check charity number 1207873 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Riseup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1207873. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Page Moss. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/riseup
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:47:38.134Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Riseup is a registered charity (number 1207873) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £83,100 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Riseup?

Registered charity number

1207873

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Page Moss

Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31)

£83,100

Website

[www.riseupcharity.org](http://www.riseupcharity.org/)

## What does Riseup do?

To promote the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders, ex-offenders and those at risk of offending, their families and dependents; andThe advancement of education in all matters relating to the criminal justice system, offenders, ex-offenders, those at risk of offending, their families and dependents including the promotion of research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject.

## What causes is Riseup registered for?

Economic/community Development/employmentOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Riseup yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Riseup 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Riseup a legitimate charity?

Yes. Riseup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1207873) 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 Riseup's charity number?

Riseup's charity number is 1207873. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1207873?

Search 1207873 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 Riseup do?

To promote the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders, ex-offenders and those at risk of offending, their families and dependents; andThe advancement of education in all matters relating to the criminal justice system, offenders, ex-offenders, those at risk of offending, their families and dependents including the promotion of research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject.

Does Riseup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riseup. 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 Riseup?

Riseup's website is http://www.riseupcharity.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/1207873).