--- title: "The Accountability Unit — check charity number 1166018 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Accountability Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166018. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bolton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-accountability-unit retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:40:50.202Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Accountability Unit is a registered charity (number 1166018) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £978 (year ending 2025-03-11). 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 The Accountability Unit? Registered charity number 1166018 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bolton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-11) £978 Website [www.accountabilityunit.org](http://www.accountabilityunit.org/) ## What does The Accountability Unit do? Accountability Unit has four strategic work streams: litigation, advocacy, policy-advice and mentoring. We seek to advance accountability for gender-based rights violations through petitioning legal bodies, raising awareness of gender based harm, harmonising domestic state practice with international obligations, and providing specialist help to lawyers assisting survivors of gender-based harm. ## What causes is The Accountability Unit registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Accountability Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Accountability Unit 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=the-accountability-unit&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.accountabilityunit.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Accountability Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. The Accountability Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166018) 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 The Accountability Unit's charity number? The Accountability Unit's charity number is 1166018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166018? Search 1166018 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 The Accountability Unit do? Accountability Unit has four strategic work streams: litigation, advocacy, policy-advice and mentoring. We seek to advance accountability for gender-based rights violations through petitioning legal bodies, raising awareness of gender based harm, harmonising domestic state practice with international obligations, and providing specialist help to lawyers assisting survivors of gender-based harm. Does The Accountability Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Accountability Unit. 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 The Accountability Unit? The Accountability Unit's website is http://www.accountabilityunit.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/1166018).