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title: "The Escape Charity — check charity number 1162810 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Escape Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162810. Education/training charity based in Cheshunt. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-escape-charity
retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:04:46.489Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Escape Charity is a registered charity (number 1162810) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £400 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Escape Charity?

Registered charity number

1162810

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cheshunt

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£400

Website

[www.theescapecharity.org.uk](http://www.theescapecharity.org.uk/)

## What does The Escape Charity do?

The charity helps young people in Nigeria and Haringey UK achieve qualifications beyond secondary education so that they can choose the future they want. The charity ?Supports equitable quality education. ?Helps improve enrollment and completion of secondary education.?Raises aspirations to maximize the number of young people who obtain university degrees.

## What causes is The Escape Charity registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Escape Charity yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Escape Charity 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 The Escape Charity a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Escape Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162810) 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 Escape Charity's charity number?

The Escape Charity's charity number is 1162810. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162810?

Search 1162810 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 Escape Charity do?

The charity helps young people in Nigeria and Haringey UK achieve qualifications beyond secondary education so that they can choose the future they want. The charity ?Supports equitable quality education. ?Helps improve enrollment and completion of secondary education.?Raises aspirations to maximize the number of young people who obtain university degrees.

Does The Escape Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Escape Charity. 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 Escape Charity?

The Escape Charity's website is http://www.theescapecharity.org.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/1162810).