--- title: "The Frank Posen CIO.o. — check charity number 1186286 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Frank Posen CIO.o. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186286. Disability charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-frank-posen-cio-o retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:22:38.490Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Frank Posen CIO.o. is a registered charity (number 1186286) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; religious activities. 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 Frank Posen CIO.o.? Registered charity number 1186286 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London ## What does The Frank Posen CIO.o. do? The relief of poverty, in particular but not exclusively, by providing grants to needy individuals and to charitable organisations. ## What causes is The Frank Posen CIO.o. registered for? DisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Frank Posen CIO.o. yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Frank Posen CIO.o. 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-frank-posen-cio-o&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Frank Posen CIO.o. a legitimate charity? Yes. The Frank Posen CIO.o. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186286) 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 Frank Posen CIO.o.'s charity number? The Frank Posen CIO.o.'s charity number is 1186286. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186286? Search 1186286 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 Frank Posen CIO.o. do? The relief of poverty, in particular but not exclusively, by providing grants to needy individuals and to charitable organisations. Does The Frank Posen CIO.o. have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Frank Posen CIO.o.. 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 Frank Posen CIO.o.? The Frank Posen CIO.o. 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/1186286).