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title: "Back From the Brink — check charity number 1183541 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Back From the Brink a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183541. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Old Bank Buildings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/back-from-the-brink
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:01:54.778Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Back From the Brink is a registered charity (number 1183541) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £145 (year ending 2025-07-18). 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 Back From the Brink?

Registered charity number

1183541

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Old Bank Buildings

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-18)

£145

Website

[backfromthebrink.org.uk](http://backfromthebrink.org.uk/)

## What does Back From the Brink do?

Back From The Brink aims to protect the mental health of people who have been devastated by the sudden removal of children from their care by providing counselling, trauma therapy and support, helping them recover and reintegrate effectively and positively into their community either in the UK or internationally.

## What causes is Back From the Brink registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Back From the Brink yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Back From the Brink 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 Back From the Brink a legitimate charity?

Yes. Back From the Brink is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183541) 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 Back From the Brink's charity number?

Back From the Brink's charity number is 1183541. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1183541?

Search 1183541 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 Back From the Brink do?

Back From The Brink aims to protect the mental health of people who have been devastated by the sudden removal of children from their care by providing counselling, trauma therapy and support, helping them recover and reintegrate effectively and positively into their community either in the UK or internationally.

Does Back From the Brink have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Back From the Brink. 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 Back From the Brink?

Back From the Brink's website is http://backfromthebrink.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/1183541).