--- title: "The Silk Route — check charity number 1188427 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Silk Route a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188427. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Radcliffe Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-silk-route retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:36:38.070Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Silk Route is a registered charity (number 1188427) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity; recreation. Its latest reported income was £65,425 (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 Silk Route? Registered charity number 1188427 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Radcliffe Court Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £65,425 ## What does The Silk Route do? Health Education and supportvulnerable people support Multi Faith GatheringsLanguage Education ## What causes is The Silk Route registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Silk Route yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Silk Route 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-silk-route&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Silk Route a legitimate charity? Yes. The Silk Route is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188427) 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 Silk Route's charity number? The Silk Route's charity number is 1188427. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188427? Search 1188427 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 Silk Route do? Health Education and supportvulnerable people support Multi Faith GatheringsLanguage Education Does The Silk Route have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Silk Route. 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 Silk Route? The Silk Route 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/1188427).