--- title: "The International Guild of Knot Tyers — check charity number 802153 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The International Guild of Knot Tyers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802153. Education/training charity based in The Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-international-guild-of-knot-tyers retrieved: 2026-08-26T12:02:00.727Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The International Guild of Knot Tyers is a registered charity (number 802153) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £49,230 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 International Guild of Knot Tyers? Registered charity number 802153 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Square Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £49,230 Website [www.igkt.net](http://www.igkt.net/) ## What does The International Guild of Knot Tyers do? We promote and teach the skills-craft of knotting and associated crafts to members of the public (retired groups -WI, youth groups-scouts, guides, army/sea cadets). We hold a library of knot books for reference, for public use. We publish (quarterly) a knotting magazine. We maintain a website including a forum for information exhange including tutorials. ## What causes is The International Guild of Knot Tyers registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The International Guild of Knot Tyers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The International Guild of Knot Tyers 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-international-guild-of-knot-tyers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.igkt.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The International Guild of Knot Tyers a legitimate charity? Yes. The International Guild of Knot Tyers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802153) 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 International Guild of Knot Tyers's charity number? The International Guild of Knot Tyers's charity number is 802153. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 802153? Search 802153 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 International Guild of Knot Tyers do? We promote and teach the skills-craft of knotting and associated crafts to members of the public (retired groups -WI, youth groups-scouts, guides, army/sea cadets). We hold a library of knot books for reference, for public use. We publish (quarterly) a knotting magazine. We maintain a website including a forum for information exhange including tutorials. Does The International Guild of Knot Tyers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The International Guild of Knot Tyers. 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 International Guild of Knot Tyers? The International Guild of Knot Tyers's website is http://www.igkt.net — 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/802153).