--- title: "Access to Shine — check charity number 1201366 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Access to Shine a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201366. Education/training charity based in Broad Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/access-to-shine retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:04:37.246Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Access to Shine is a registered charity (number 1201366) 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 £6,695 (year ending 2025-12-20). 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 to Shine? Registered charity number 1201366 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Broad Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-20) £6,695 Website [accesstoshine.co.uk](https://accesstoshine.co.uk/) ## What does Access to Shine do? Access to Shine is a Not-For-Profit Organization working to promote the education of young people in the UK and within deprived communities in Nigeria for the public benefit.Common ways we help include:Promoting EducationCreating Opportunity ## What causes is Access to Shine registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Access to Shine yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Access to Shine 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-to-shine&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://accesstoshine.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Access to Shine a legitimate charity? Yes. Access to Shine is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201366) 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 to Shine's charity number? Access to Shine's charity number is 1201366. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201366? Search 1201366 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 to Shine do? Access to Shine is a Not-For-Profit Organization working to promote the education of young people in the UK and within deprived communities in Nigeria for the public benefit.Common ways we help include:Promoting EducationCreating Opportunity Does Access to Shine have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Access to Shine. 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 to Shine? Access to Shine's website is https://accesstoshine.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/1201366).