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title: "British Cryogenics Council — check charity number 261812 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is British Cryogenics Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261812. Education/training charity based in Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-cryogenics-council
retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:01.599Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

British Cryogenics Council is a registered charity (number 261812) 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 £14,117 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 British Cryogenics Council?

Registered charity number

261812

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£14,117

Website

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

## What does British Cryogenics Council do?

Disseminating information about cryogenics by way of: a quarterly newsletter for members and sponsors; a website; publication of handbooks for the benefit of the public and those working in the field of cryogenics; arranging and attending open meetings/conferences to facilitate collaboration and exchange of ideas; providing assistance on request to individuals and corporate bodies.

## What causes is British Cryogenics Council registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Cryogenics Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Cryogenics Council 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is British Cryogenics Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. British Cryogenics Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261812) 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 British Cryogenics Council's charity number?

British Cryogenics Council's charity number is 261812. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 261812?

Search 261812 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 British Cryogenics Council do?

Disseminating information about cryogenics by way of: a quarterly newsletter for members and sponsors; a website; publication of handbooks for the benefit of the public and those working in the field of cryogenics; arranging and attending open meetings/conferences to facilitate collaboration and exchange of ideas; providing assistance on request to individuals and corporate bodies.

Does British Cryogenics Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Cryogenics Council. 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 British Cryogenics Council?

British Cryogenics Council's website is http://www.bcryo.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/261812).