--- title: "1 Compass — check charity number 1203257 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 1 Compass a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203257. Education/training charity based in Tan Lan community centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/1-compass retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:36:47.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 1 Compass is a registered charity (number 1203257) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £83,928 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 1 Compass? Registered charity number 1203257 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tan Lan community centre Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £83,928 Website [www.1compass.co.uk](http://www.1compass.co.uk/) ## What does 1 Compass do? 1Compass helps to support young people by offering youth groups, one on one interventions, and youth projects, to benefit their wellbeing and develop the community. Aimed at young people aged between 8 and 25 that are, or at risk of becoming, excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, and digital opportunities. ## What causes is 1 Compass registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 1 Compass yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 1 Compass 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=1-compass&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.1compass.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 1 Compass a legitimate charity? Yes. 1 Compass is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203257) 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 1 Compass's charity number? 1 Compass's charity number is 1203257. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1203257? Search 1203257 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 1 Compass do? 1Compass helps to support young people by offering youth groups, one on one interventions, and youth projects, to benefit their wellbeing and develop the community. Aimed at young people aged between 8 and 25 that are, or at risk of becoming, excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, and digital opportunities. Does 1 Compass have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 1 Compass. 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 1 Compass? 1 Compass's website is http://www.1compass.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/1203257).