--- title: "Audio Description Association — check charity number 1084230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Audio Description Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1084230. Education/training charity based in Stoke-on-Trent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/audio-description-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:33:00.514Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Audio Description Association is a registered charity (number 1084230) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £5,100 (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 Audio Description Association? Registered charity number 1084230 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stoke-on-Trent Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,100 Website [www.audiodescription.co.uk](http://www.audiodescription.co.uk/) ## What does Audio Description Association do? Improving the experience of blind and partially sighted attenders at cultural and leisure activities by supporting provision of audio description services, in particular raising standards of provision through the creation of Audio Description curricula for training purposes and new trainees. ## What causes is Audio Description Association registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Audio Description Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Audio Description Association 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=audio-description-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.audiodescription.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Audio Description Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Audio Description Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1084230) 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 Audio Description Association's charity number? Audio Description Association's charity number is 1084230. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1084230? Search 1084230 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 Audio Description Association do? Improving the experience of blind and partially sighted attenders at cultural and leisure activities by supporting provision of audio description services, in particular raising standards of provision through the creation of Audio Description curricula for training purposes and new trainees. Does Audio Description Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Audio Description Association. 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 Audio Description Association? Audio Description Association's website is http://www.audiodescription.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/1084230).