--- title: "Through the Looking Glass — check charity number 1160059 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Through the Looking Glass a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160059. Education/training charity based in C/o Gateley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/through-the-looking-glass retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:20:02.996Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Through the Looking Glass is a registered charity (number 1160059) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; other charitable purposes. 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 Through the Looking Glass? Registered charity number 1160059 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location C/o Gateley ## What does Through the Looking Glass do? To provide advice to young people and assistance with educational and other activities as a means of:(a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;(b) advancing education; and (c) relieving unemployment.' ## What causes is Through the Looking Glass registered for? Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Through the Looking Glass yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Through the Looking Glass 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=through-the-looking-glass&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Through the Looking Glass a legitimate charity? Yes. Through the Looking Glass is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160059) 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 Through the Looking Glass's charity number? Through the Looking Glass's charity number is 1160059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160059? Search 1160059 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 Through the Looking Glass do? To provide advice to young people and assistance with educational and other activities as a means of:(a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;(b) advancing education; and (c) relieving unemployment.' Does Through the Looking Glass have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Through the Looking Glass. 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 Through the Looking Glass? Through the Looking Glass 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/1160059).