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title: "Association of Charity Independent Examiners — check charity number 1139609 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Association of Charity Independent Examiners a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139609. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burnley Wharf. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/association-of-charity-independent-examiners
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:09:14.995Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Association of Charity Independent Examiners is a registered charity (number 1139609) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £73,704 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Association of Charity Independent Examiners?

Registered charity number

1139609

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Burnley Wharf

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£73,704

Website

[www.acie.org.uk](http://www.acie.org.uk/)

## What does Association of Charity Independent Examiners do?

ACIE provides information and support about Independent Examination (IE = end of year 'audit' for smaller charities, see CC31 and CC32) to individuals and charities across the UK. This includes a training programme, annual conferences and a helpline. ACIE is a membership organisation, offering a professional designation to its 'Full Members' including Fellows (see also the Charities Act 2006).

## What causes is Association of Charity Independent Examiners registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Association of Charity Independent Examiners yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Association of Charity Independent Examiners 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Association of Charity Independent Examiners a legitimate charity?

Yes. Association of Charity Independent Examiners is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139609) 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 Association of Charity Independent Examiners's charity number?

Association of Charity Independent Examiners's charity number is 1139609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1139609?

Search 1139609 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 Association of Charity Independent Examiners do?

ACIE provides information and support about Independent Examination (IE = end of year 'audit' for smaller charities, see CC31 and CC32) to individuals and charities across the UK. This includes a training programme, annual conferences and a helpline. ACIE is a membership organisation, offering a professional designation to its 'Full Members' including Fellows (see also the Charities Act 2006).

Does Association of Charity Independent Examiners have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Association of Charity Independent Examiners. 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 Association of Charity Independent Examiners?

Association of Charity Independent Examiners's website is http://www.acie.org.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/1139609).