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title: "Caris (Islington) — check charity number 1057737 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Caris (Islington) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1057737. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Tollington Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caris-islington
retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:10.900Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Caris (Islington) is a registered charity (number 1057737) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £82,308 (year ending 2021-03-31). 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 Caris (Islington)?

Registered charity number

1057737

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Tollington Park

Latest income (year ending 2021-03-31)

£82,308

Website

[www.carisislington.org](http://www.carisislington.org/)

## What does Caris (Islington) do?

We run a bereavement counselling service for adults and children in the London Borough of Islington, and a Cold Weather Shelter for the homeless over the winter months. The latter operates out of 8 local churches, one for each day of the week.

## What causes is Caris (Islington) registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Caris (Islington) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caris (Islington) 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 Caris (Islington) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Caris (Islington) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1057737) 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 Caris (Islington)'s charity number?

Caris (Islington)'s charity number is 1057737. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1057737?

Search 1057737 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 Caris (Islington) do?

We run a bereavement counselling service for adults and children in the London Borough of Islington, and a Cold Weather Shelter for the homeless over the winter months. The latter operates out of 8 local churches, one for each day of the week.

Does Caris (Islington) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caris (Islington). 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 Caris (Islington)?

Caris (Islington)'s website is http://www.carisislington.org — 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/1057737).