--- title: "Centennial Old Students Association — check charity number 1189685 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Centennial Old Students Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189685. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/centennial-old-students-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:19:51.348Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Centennial Old Students Association is a registered charity (number 1189685) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £16,751 (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 Centennial Old Students Association? Registered charity number 1189685 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,751 ## What does Centennial Old Students Association do? Centennial Old Students Association is geared towards raising funds to provide scholarships for deserving students who successfully complete their school leaving examination and are qualified to enter University. We also undertake the development of the school's infrastructure which was badly damaged during the last civil war in Sierra Leone. We provide assistance to some of our elderly members. ## What causes is Centennial Old Students Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Centennial Old Students Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Centennial Old Students 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=centennial-old-students-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Centennial Old Students Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Centennial Old Students Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189685) 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 Centennial Old Students Association's charity number? Centennial Old Students Association's charity number is 1189685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189685? Search 1189685 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 Centennial Old Students Association do? Centennial Old Students Association is geared towards raising funds to provide scholarships for deserving students who successfully complete their school leaving examination and are qualified to enter University. We also undertake the development of the school's infrastructure which was badly damaged during the last civil war in Sierra Leone. We provide assistance to some of our elderly members. Does Centennial Old Students Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Centennial Old Students 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 Centennial Old Students Association? Centennial Old Students Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1189685).