Is Ask for Jake a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ask for Jake as a registered charity (number 1188991) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ask for Jake's charity number?

Ask for Jake's charity number is 1188991. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1188991?

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How can I donate to Ask for Jake?

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When was Ask for Jake registered as a charity?

Ask for Jake was entered on the register on 9 April 2020.

Registered charity · No. 1188991CIO

Ask for Jake

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ask for Jake is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Ask for Jake?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-30: £12,375
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-30: £19,321
Registered charity number: 1188991
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Braunton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: askforjake.org.uk

Quick answer

Ask for Jake (number 1188991) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ask for Jake do?

ASK FOR JAKE PROVIDES A NETWORK OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ABLE TO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRESS WHERE REQUIRED, IN THE FORM OF TALKING THERAPY, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMAL EARLY INTERVENTION TO MINIMISE ESCALATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. CURRENTLY OFFERING FREE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING, A WEEKLY' DROP IN' SESSION AND ONLINE TEXT SUPPORT.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ask for Jake

Answers Ask for Jake gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Ask for Jake as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Ask for Jake's annual return for the year ending 30 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 April 2020
Also known as: Ask for Jake CIO; Afj
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Ask for Jake registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ask for Jake yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ask for Jake a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ask for Jake as a registered charity (number 1188991) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ask for Jake's charity number?: Ask for Jake's charity number is 1188991. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188991?: Search 1188991 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 Ask for Jake do?: ASK FOR JAKE PROVIDES A NETWORK OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ABLE TO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRESS WHERE REQUIRED, IN THE FORM OF TALKING THERAPY, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMAL EARLY INTERVENTION TO MINIMISE ESCALATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. CURRENTLY OFFERING FREE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING, A WEEKLY' DROP IN' SESSION AND ONLINE TEXT SUPPORT.
Does Ask for Jake have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ask for Jake. 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 Ask for Jake?: Ask for Jake's website listed in our register data is http://askforjake.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ask for Jake?: The register does not record Ask for Jake as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Ask for Jake's trustees paid?: Ask for Jake's annual return for the year ending 30 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Ask for Jake registered as a charity?: Ask for Jake was entered on the register on 9 April 2020.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.