--- title: "Riverside Counselling Service — check charity number 1018853 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Riverside Counselling Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1018853. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Henley-on-Thames. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/riverside-counselling-service retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:50:27.222Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Riverside Counselling Service is a registered charity (number 1018853) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £284,426 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Riverside Counselling Service? Registered charity number 1018853 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Henley-on-Thames Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £284,426 Website [www.riversidecounsellingservice.co.uk](http://www.riversidecounsellingservice.co.uk/) ## What does Riverside Counselling Service do? Provides affordable counselling services. ## What causes is Riverside Counselling Service registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Riverside Counselling Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Riverside Counselling Service 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=riverside-counselling-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riversidecounsellingservice.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Riverside Counselling Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Riverside Counselling Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1018853) 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 Riverside Counselling Service's charity number? Riverside Counselling Service's charity number is 1018853. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1018853? Search 1018853 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 Riverside Counselling Service do? Provides affordable counselling services. Does Riverside Counselling Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riverside Counselling Service. 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 Riverside Counselling Service? Riverside Counselling Service's website is http://www.riversidecounsellingservice.co.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/1018853).