--- title: "Ryedale Special Families — check charity number 1170988 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ryedale Special Families a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170988. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Head Quarters. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ryedale-special-families retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:18:45.078Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ryedale Special Families is a registered charity (number 1170988) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,481,274 (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 Ryedale Special Families? Registered charity number 1170988 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Head Quarters Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,481,274 Website [www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk](http://www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk/) ## What does Ryedale Special Families do? Supporting families of children, young people and young adults with disabilities and additional needs in Ryedale, North Yorkshire ## What causes is Ryedale Special Families registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ryedale Special Families yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ryedale Special Families 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=ryedale-special-families&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ryedale Special Families a legitimate charity? Yes. Ryedale Special Families is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170988) 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 Ryedale Special Families's charity number? Ryedale Special Families's charity number is 1170988. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170988? Search 1170988 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 Ryedale Special Families do? Supporting families of children, young people and young adults with disabilities and additional needs in Ryedale, North Yorkshire Does Ryedale Special Families have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ryedale Special Families. 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 Ryedale Special Families? Ryedale Special Families's website is http://www.ryedalespecialfamilies.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/1170988).