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title: "The Recovery Course — check charity number 1170792 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Recovery Course a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170792. Education/training charity based in Derwent Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-recovery-course
retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:39:21.595Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Recovery Course is a registered charity (number 1170792) 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. Its latest reported income was £31,246 (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 Recovery Course?

Registered charity number

1170792

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Derwent Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£31,246

Website

[www.therecoverycourse.com](http://www.therecoverycourse.com/)

## What does The Recovery Course do?

The Recovery Course supports all Christ based Recovery Courses by creating community, sharing resources, expertise and offering training and support material for existing Recovery Courses and groups wishing to start offering Recovery Courses within their own communities. Specific activities are running Recovery Courses, and equipping/supporting others running courses.

## What causes is The Recovery Course registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Recovery Course yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Recovery Course 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Recovery Course a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Recovery Course is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170792) 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 Recovery Course's charity number?

The Recovery Course's charity number is 1170792. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170792?

Search 1170792 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 Recovery Course do?

The Recovery Course supports all Christ based Recovery Courses by creating community, sharing resources, expertise and offering training and support material for existing Recovery Courses and groups wishing to start offering Recovery Courses within their own communities. Specific activities are running Recovery Courses, and equipping/supporting others running courses.

Does The Recovery Course have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Recovery Course. 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 Recovery Course?

The Recovery Course's website is http://www.therecoverycourse.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/1170792).