--- title: "The Centre for Social Policy Studies — check charity number 1205648 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Centre for Social Policy Studies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205648. Education/training charity based in 10 Queen Street Place,. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-centre-for-social-policy-studies retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:44.203Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Centre for Social Policy Studies is a registered charity (number 1205648) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £132,316 (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 The Centre for Social Policy Studies? Registered charity number 1205648 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 10 Queen Street Place, Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £132,316 ## What does The Centre for Social Policy Studies do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO: (A) ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROMOTE RESEARCH IN RELATION TO SOCIAL POLICY AND RELATED SUBJECTS AND DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION (I) THE UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSMENT OF POVERTY, ITS CAUSES AND OF THE PATHWAYS OUT OF IT AND (II) THE UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSMENT OF RACIAL DISPARITIES AND THE CAUSES OF SUCH DISPARITIES. ## What causes is The Centre for Social Policy Studies registered for? Education/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Centre for Social Policy Studies yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Centre for Social Policy Studies 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-centre-for-social-policy-studies&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Centre for Social Policy Studies a legitimate charity? Yes. The Centre for Social Policy Studies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205648) 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 Centre for Social Policy Studies's charity number? The Centre for Social Policy Studies's charity number is 1205648. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205648? Search 1205648 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 Centre for Social Policy Studies do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO: (A) ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROMOTE RESEARCH IN RELATION TO SOCIAL POLICY AND RELATED SUBJECTS AND DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION (I) THE UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSMENT OF POVERTY, ITS CAUSES AND OF THE PATHWAYS OUT OF IT AND (II) THE UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSMENT OF RACIAL DISPARITIES AND THE CAUSES OF SUCH DISPARITIES. Does The Centre for Social Policy Studies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Centre for Social Policy Studies. 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 Centre for Social Policy Studies? The Centre for Social Policy Studies 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/1205648).