--- title: "The Pain Exchange — check charity number 1166229 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pain Exchange a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166229. Education/training charity based in Friars Place Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pain-exchange retrieved: 2026-08-27T06:17:30.568Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pain Exchange is a registered charity (number 1166229) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £9,400 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Pain Exchange? Registered charity number 1166229 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Friars Place Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £9,400 Website [www.thepainexchangeteam.org](http://www.thepainexchangeteam.org/) ## What does The Pain Exchange do? The Pain Exchange runs a pain management programme including exercise, advice and patient education for those suffering with chronic pain. ## What causes is The Pain Exchange registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pain Exchange yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pain Exchange 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-pain-exchange&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thepainexchangeteam.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pain Exchange a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pain Exchange is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166229) 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 Pain Exchange's charity number? The Pain Exchange's charity number is 1166229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166229? Search 1166229 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 Pain Exchange do? The Pain Exchange runs a pain management programme including exercise, advice and patient education for those suffering with chronic pain. Does The Pain Exchange have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pain Exchange. 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 Pain Exchange? The Pain Exchange's website is http://www.thepainexchangeteam.org — 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/1166229).