--- title: "Yopey — check charity number 1145573 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Yopey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145573. Education/training charity based in Bury Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/yopey retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:12:11.060Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Yopey is a registered charity (number 1145573) 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 £12,513 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Yopey? Registered charity number 1145573 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bury Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £12,513 Website [www.yopey.org](http://www.yopey.org/) ## What does Yopey do? We set up and run YOPEY Dementia Befriender partnerships. These are befriending partnerships between ourselves, schools or colleges and care homes. We inspire, train and support young people, known as YOPEY Befrienders, to befriend elderly residents, especially those living with dementia. We get positive publicity for our YOPEY Befrienders, ourselves and the other partners. ## What causes is Yopey registered for? Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Yopey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Yopey 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=yopey&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.yopey.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Yopey a legitimate charity? Yes. Yopey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145573) 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 Yopey's charity number? Yopey's charity number is 1145573. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145573? Search 1145573 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 Yopey do? We set up and run YOPEY Dementia Befriender partnerships. These are befriending partnerships between ourselves, schools or colleges and care homes. We inspire, train and support young people, known as YOPEY Befrienders, to befriend elderly residents, especially those living with dementia. We get positive publicity for our YOPEY Befrienders, ourselves and the other partners. Does Yopey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Yopey. 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 Yopey? Yopey's website is http://www.yopey.org — 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/1145573).