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title: "Unlocked Graduates — check charity number 1187552 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Unlocked Graduates a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187552. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/unlocked-graduates
retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:30:13.517Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Unlocked Graduates is a registered charity (number 1187552) 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. Its latest reported income was £3,534,706 (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 Unlocked Graduates?

Registered charity number

1187552

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£3,534,706

Website

[unlockedgrads.org.uk](http://unlockedgrads.org.uk/)

## What does Unlocked Graduates do?

To promote the rehabilitation and education of prisoners and ex-prisoners and the reduction of reoffending by:(i) the provision of a specialised programme of education and training for graduate prison officers;(ii) the education and training of those engaged in the prison and probation services and the criminal justice system in the rehabilitation and education of prisoners and ex-prisoners.

## What causes is Unlocked Graduates registered for?

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Unlocked Graduates yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Unlocked Graduates 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Unlocked Graduates a legitimate charity?

Yes. Unlocked Graduates is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187552) 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 Unlocked Graduates's charity number?

Unlocked Graduates's charity number is 1187552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1187552?

Search 1187552 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 Unlocked Graduates do?

To promote the rehabilitation and education of prisoners and ex-prisoners and the reduction of reoffending by:(i) the provision of a specialised programme of education and training for graduate prison officers;(ii) the education and training of those engaged in the prison and probation services and the criminal justice system in the rehabilitation and education of prisoners and ex-prisoners.

Does Unlocked Graduates have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unlocked Graduates. 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 Unlocked Graduates?

Unlocked Graduates's website is http://unlockedgrads.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/1187552).