--- title: "The Key - Unlock Potential — check charity number 1184633 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Key - Unlock Potential a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184633. Education/training charity based in Bristol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-key-unlock-potential retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:04:33.936Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Key - Unlock Potential is a registered charity (number 1184633) 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 £205,917 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Key - Unlock Potential? Registered charity number 1184633 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bristol Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £205,917 Website [thekeybristol.com](https://thekeybristol.com/) ## What does The Key - Unlock Potential do? The provision of training and work placements to ex offenders of Bristol Prison ## What causes is The Key - Unlock Potential registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Key - Unlock Potential yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Key - Unlock Potential 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-key-unlock-potential&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://thekeybristol.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Key - Unlock Potential a legitimate charity? Yes. The Key - Unlock Potential is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184633) 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 Key - Unlock Potential's charity number? The Key - Unlock Potential's charity number is 1184633. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184633? Search 1184633 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 Key - Unlock Potential do? The provision of training and work placements to ex offenders of Bristol Prison Does The Key - Unlock Potential have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Key - Unlock Potential. 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 Key - Unlock Potential? The Key - Unlock Potential's website is https://thekeybristol.com/ — 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/1184633).