--- title: "The Co-Operative College — check charity number 1159105 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Co-Operative College a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159105. Education/training charity based in Holyoake House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-co-operative-college retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:02:37.104Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Co-Operative College is a registered charity (number 1159105) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £264,862 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Co-Operative College? Registered charity number 1159105 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Holyoake House Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £264,862 Website [www.co-op.ac.uk](http://www.co-op.ac.uk/) ## What does The Co-Operative College do? The Co-operative College is an educational charity dedicated to the promotion of co-operative values, ideas and principles within co-operatives, communities and society. ## What causes is The Co-Operative College registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Co-Operative College yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Co-Operative College 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-co-operative-college&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.co-op.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Co-Operative College a legitimate charity? Yes. The Co-Operative College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159105) 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 Co-Operative College's charity number? The Co-Operative College's charity number is 1159105. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159105? Search 1159105 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 Co-Operative College do? The Co-operative College is an educational charity dedicated to the promotion of co-operative values, ideas and principles within co-operatives, communities and society. Does The Co-Operative College have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Co-Operative College. 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 Co-Operative College? The Co-Operative College's website is http://www.co-op.ac.uk — 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/1159105).