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title: "Taking the Lead — check charity number 1205906 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Taking the Lead a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205906. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Kiln Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/taking-the-lead
retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:05:51.702Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Taking the Lead is a registered charity (number 1205906) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,636 (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 Taking the Lead?

Registered charity number

1205906

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Kiln Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,636

## What does Taking the Lead do?

To support released prisoners to set up their dog training businesses and continue in the educational field of dog training. To help to reduce the risk of reoffending via animal intervention and continued support throughout the sentence and release. To help to produce assistance dogs for people in need via working through the gate, with prisoners who have attended dog training courses.

## What causes is Taking the Lead registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Taking the Lead yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Taking the Lead 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 Taking the Lead a legitimate charity?

Yes. Taking the Lead is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205906) 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 Taking the Lead's charity number?

Taking the Lead's charity number is 1205906. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1205906?

Search 1205906 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 Taking the Lead do?

To support released prisoners to set up their dog training businesses and continue in the educational field of dog training. To help to reduce the risk of reoffending via animal intervention and continued support throughout the sentence and release. To help to produce assistance dogs for people in need via working through the gate, with prisoners who have attended dog training courses.

Does Taking the Lead have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taking the Lead. 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 Taking the Lead?

Taking the Lead does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1205906).