--- title: "Academic Registrars' Council — check charity number 1208634 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Academic Registrars' Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208634. Education/training charity based in University of Manchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/academic-registrars-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:02:27.912Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Academic Registrars' Council is a registered charity (number 1208634) 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 £236,587 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Academic Registrars' Council? Registered charity number 1208634 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location University of Manchester Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £236,587 Website [arc.ac.uk](https://arc.ac.uk/) ## What does Academic Registrars' Council do? The Academic Registrars Council is committed to excellence in higher education administration. It does this through activities such as:Promoting and sharing best practice in academic and student administration,Supporting members and their colleagues in performing their roles in institutions by providing a focus for networking and development,Influencing national debate and policy. ## What causes is Academic Registrars' Council registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Academic Registrars' Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Academic Registrars' Council 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=academic-registrars-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://arc.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Academic Registrars' Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Academic Registrars' Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208634) 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 Academic Registrars' Council's charity number? Academic Registrars' Council's charity number is 1208634. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208634? Search 1208634 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 Academic Registrars' Council do? The Academic Registrars Council is committed to excellence in higher education administration. It does this through activities such as:Promoting and sharing best practice in academic and student administration,Supporting members and their colleagues in performing their roles in institutions by providing a focus for networking and development,Influencing national debate and policy. Does Academic Registrars' Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Academic Registrars' Council. 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 Academic Registrars' Council? Academic Registrars' Council's website is https://arc.ac.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/1208634).