--- title: "The Grips Branch Charity — check charity number 1170274 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Grips Branch Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170274. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Metropolitan Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-grips-branch-charity retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:39:05.221Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Grips Branch Charity is a registered charity (number 1170274) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £11,188 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Grips Branch Charity? Registered charity number 1170274 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Metropolitan Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £11,188 ## What does The Grips Branch Charity do? Since its inception the organisation has been helping a variety of individuals and families who have or docurrently work in the film and television industry. The type of financial help includes; widows andwidowers; families of those recently bereaved; the sick or terminally ill, those who have fallen into financialneed through accidents at work or illness. ## What causes is The Grips Branch Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Grips Branch Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Grips Branch 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? 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-grips-branch-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Grips Branch Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Grips Branch Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170274) 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 Grips Branch Charity's charity number? The Grips Branch Charity's charity number is 1170274. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170274? Search 1170274 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 Grips Branch Charity do? Since its inception the organisation has been helping a variety of individuals and families who have or docurrently work in the film and television industry. The type of financial help includes; widows andwidowers; families of those recently bereaved; the sick or terminally ill, those who have fallen into financialneed through accidents at work or illness. Does The Grips Branch Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Grips Branch 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 Grips Branch Charity? The Grips Branch Charity 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/1170274).