--- title: "Access Accountancy — check charity number 1165776 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Access Accountancy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165776. Education/training charity based in Chartered Accountants Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/access-accountancy retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:04:34.763Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Access Accountancy is a registered charity (number 1165776) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £128,024 (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 Access Accountancy? Registered charity number 1165776 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chartered Accountants Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £128,024 Website [accessaccountancy.org](http://accessaccountancy.org/) ## What does Access Accountancy do? A cross-sector initiative aiming to ensure access to our profession is based on merit and not background. Signatory accountancy and professional services firms provide work experience placements to students from disadvantaged backgrounds and evaluate the impact of these activities on both participating students and the shape of the wider workforce. ## What causes is Access Accountancy registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Access Accountancy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Access Accountancy 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=access-accountancy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://accessaccountancy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Access Accountancy a legitimate charity? Yes. Access Accountancy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165776) 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 Access Accountancy's charity number? Access Accountancy's charity number is 1165776. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165776? Search 1165776 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 Access Accountancy do? A cross-sector initiative aiming to ensure access to our profession is based on merit and not background. Signatory accountancy and professional services firms provide work experience placements to students from disadvantaged backgrounds and evaluate the impact of these activities on both participating students and the shape of the wider workforce. Does Access Accountancy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Access Accountancy. 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 Access Accountancy? Access Accountancy's website is http://accessaccountancy.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/1165776).