--- title: "UK Association for Public Administration — check charity number 1204857 | CharityCompare" description: "Is UK Association for Public Administration a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204857. Education/training charity based in Department of Public Admin & Policy. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uk-association-for-public-administration retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:17:11.101Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer UK Association for Public Administration is a registered charity (number 1204857) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £89,374 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 UK Association for Public Administration? Registered charity number 1204857 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Department of Public Admin & Policy Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £89,374 Website [www.ukapa.org.uk](https://www.ukapa.org.uk/) ## What does UK Association for Public Administration do? The UK Public Administration Association (UKAPA) is a learned society that has been developed to promote public administration, public management, public policy and the study of governance. ## What causes is UK Association for Public Administration registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Association for Public Administration yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UK Association for Public Administration 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=uk-association-for-public-administration&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.ukapa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is UK Association for Public Administration a legitimate charity? Yes. UK Association for Public Administration is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204857) 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 UK Association for Public Administration's charity number? UK Association for Public Administration's charity number is 1204857. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1204857? Search 1204857 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 UK Association for Public Administration do? The UK Public Administration Association (UKAPA) is a learned society that has been developed to promote public administration, public management, public policy and the study of governance. Does UK Association for Public Administration have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Association for Public Administration. 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 UK Association for Public Administration? UK Association for Public Administration's website is https://www.ukapa.org.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/1204857).