--- title: "Working Options in Education — check charity number 1185696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Working Options in Education a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185696. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Maidenhead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/working-options-in-education retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:16:51.545Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Working Options in Education is a registered charity (number 1185696) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £424,410 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Working Options in Education? Registered charity number 1185696 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Maidenhead Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £424,410 Website [www.workingoptions.co.uk](http://www.workingoptions.co.uk/) ## What does Working Options in Education do? TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 14 TO 18 IN ENGLAND ANDWALES THROUGH SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES ## What causes is Working Options in Education registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Working Options in Education yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Working Options in Education 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=working-options-in-education&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.workingoptions.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Working Options in Education a legitimate charity? Yes. Working Options in Education is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185696) 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 Working Options in Education's charity number? Working Options in Education's charity number is 1185696. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185696? Search 1185696 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 Working Options in Education do? TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 14 TO 18 IN ENGLAND ANDWALES THROUGH SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES Does Working Options in Education have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Working Options in Education. 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 Working Options in Education? Working Options in Education's website is http://www.workingoptions.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/1185696).