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The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo)

The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in London.

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The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) is a registered charity (number 1215441) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo)?

Registered charity number
1215441
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
London

What does The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) do?

UKLO runs annual competitions for school children. In the competition, a competitor sees a page or so of data from an unfamiliar language, such as word lists or sentences, with the challenge of 'cracking the code' so as to be able to provide further forms or translations in that language. The local competition selects competitors to represent the UK in the International Linguistics Olympiad.

What causes is The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) a legitimate charity?
Yes. The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215441) 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 United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo)'s charity number?
The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo)'s charity number is 1215441. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1215441?
Search 1215441 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 United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) do?
UKLO runs annual competitions for school children. In the competition, a competitor sees a page or so of data from an unfamiliar language, such as word lists or sentences, with the challenge of 'cracking the code' so as to be able to provide further forms or translations in that language. The local competition selects competitors to represent the UK in the International Linguistics Olympiad.
Does The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo). 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 United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo)?
The United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad (Uklo)'s website is https://www.uklo.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.