--- title: "Acs International Schools Limited — check charity number 1179820 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Acs International Schools Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179820. Education/training charity based in Heywood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acs-international-schools-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:25:31.507Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Acs International Schools Limited is a registered charity (number 1179820) 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 £75,639,652 (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 Acs International Schools Limited? Registered charity number 1179820 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Heywood Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £75,639,652 Website [www.acs-schools.com](http://www.acs-schools.com/) ## What does Acs International Schools Limited do? ACS's charitable purpose is to advance education in particular by the provision and conduct of schools. ACS aims to operate schools that provide a high-quality education within an internationally diverse context with the highest standards of teaching, pastoral care, facilities and support for students. ## What causes is Acs International Schools Limited registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Acs International Schools Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acs International Schools Limited 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=acs-international-schools-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.acs-schools.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Acs International Schools Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Acs International Schools Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179820) 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 Acs International Schools Limited's charity number? Acs International Schools Limited's charity number is 1179820. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179820? Search 1179820 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 Acs International Schools Limited do? ACS's charitable purpose is to advance education in particular by the provision and conduct of schools. ACS aims to operate schools that provide a high-quality education within an internationally diverse context with the highest standards of teaching, pastoral care, facilities and support for students. Does Acs International Schools Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acs International Schools Limited. 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 Acs International Schools Limited? Acs International Schools Limited's website is http://www.acs-schools.com — 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/1179820).