--- title: "The Purple Touch — check charity number 1196501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Purple Touch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196501. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-purple-touch retrieved: 2026-08-27T19:33:40.251Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Purple Touch is a registered charity (number 1196501) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,227 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Purple Touch? Registered charity number 1196501 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Kington Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £1,227 ## What does The Purple Touch do? The aim of The Purple Touch will be to stand in the gap for those in society who are the most destitute and vulnerable, by providing for their most basic needs, such as clothing, sanitary products and food. Our aim will be to work with individuals and families, who are most vulnerable and have found themselves in a temporary situation of helplessness and destitution. ## What causes is The Purple Touch registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Purple Touch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Purple Touch 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-purple-touch&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Purple Touch a legitimate charity? Yes. The Purple Touch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196501) 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 Purple Touch's charity number? The Purple Touch's charity number is 1196501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196501? Search 1196501 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 Purple Touch do? The aim of The Purple Touch will be to stand in the gap for those in society who are the most destitute and vulnerable, by providing for their most basic needs, such as clothing, sanitary products and food. Our aim will be to work with individuals and families, who are most vulnerable and have found themselves in a temporary situation of helplessness and destitution. Does The Purple Touch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Purple Touch. 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 Purple Touch? The Purple Touch 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/1196501).