--- title: "Turtle CYP — check charity number 1194549 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Turtle CYP a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194549. General Charitable Purposes charity based in C/O Coniston Community Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/turtle-cyp retrieved: 2026-08-29T04:17:29.723Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Turtle CYP is a registered charity (number 1194549) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £121,781 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Turtle CYP? Registered charity number 1194549 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location C/O Coniston Community Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £121,781 Website [www.turtlecyp.co.uk](https://www.turtlecyp.co.uk/) ## What does Turtle CYP do? Turtle CYP provides free play activities for children aged 5 to 11 years and families across the Southwest of England in the school holiday as well as training provisions for professionals in youth work. ## What causes is Turtle CYP registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Turtle CYP yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Turtle CYP 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=turtle-cyp&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.turtlecyp.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Turtle CYP a legitimate charity? Yes. Turtle CYP is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194549) 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 Turtle CYP's charity number? Turtle CYP's charity number is 1194549. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194549? Search 1194549 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 Turtle CYP do? Turtle CYP provides free play activities for children aged 5 to 11 years and families across the Southwest of England in the school holiday as well as training provisions for professionals in youth work. Does Turtle CYP have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Turtle CYP. 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 Turtle CYP? Turtle CYP's website is https://www.turtlecyp.co.uk/ — 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/1194549).