--- title: "Take Up the Challenge! — check charity number 1215184 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Take Up the Challenge! a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215184. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/take-up-the-challenge retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:09:15.098Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Take Up the Challenge! is a registered charity (number 1215184) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Take Up the Challenge!? Registered charity number 1215184 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Website [www.takeupthechallenge.org](http://www.takeupthechallenge.org/) ## What does Take Up the Challenge! do? Our Challenges! can be diverse: in the countryside or parkland; on the water (lakes, rivers & sea); in the hills and mountains; on the rock (crags & indoor walls); overnights - in tents, bothies, hostels; or, during the day - just for an hour or more or at night. Anything that falls within the terms of our charitable objects can be set up as a Challenge! With time, nationwide coverage is our aim. ## What causes is Take Up the Challenge! registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Take Up the Challenge! yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Take Up the Challenge! 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=take-up-the-challenge&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.takeupthechallenge.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Take Up the Challenge! a legitimate charity? Yes. Take Up the Challenge! is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215184) 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 Take Up the Challenge!'s charity number? Take Up the Challenge!'s charity number is 1215184. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1215184? Search 1215184 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 Take Up the Challenge! do? Our Challenges! can be diverse: in the countryside or parkland; on the water (lakes, rivers & sea); in the hills and mountains; on the rock (crags & indoor walls); overnights - in tents, bothies, hostels; or, during the day - just for an hour or more or at night. Anything that falls within the terms of our charitable objects can be set up as a Challenge! With time, nationwide coverage is our aim. Does Take Up the Challenge! have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Take Up the Challenge!. 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 Take Up the Challenge!? Take Up the Challenge!'s website is http://www.takeupthechallenge.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/1215184).