--- title: "Switched on (International) — check charity number 1116769 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Switched on (International) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116769. Education/training charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/switched-on-international retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:38:49.431Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Switched on (International) is a registered charity (number 1116769) 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; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £1,240 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Switched on (International)? Registered charity number 1116769 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Ipswich Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,240 Website [www.switchedon.org](http://www.switchedon.org/) ## What does Switched on (International) do? We seek to empower people to provide for their own needs, usually through learning English or computer skills. ## What causes is Switched on (International) registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Switched on (International) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Switched on (International) 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=switched-on-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.switchedon.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Switched on (International) a legitimate charity? Yes. Switched on (International) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116769) 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 Switched on (International)'s charity number? Switched on (International)'s charity number is 1116769. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116769? Search 1116769 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 Switched on (International) do? We seek to empower people to provide for their own needs, usually through learning English or computer skills. Does Switched on (International) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Switched on (International). 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 Switched on (International)? Switched on (International)'s website is http://www.switchedon.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/1116769).