--- title: "Centre for British Progress — check charity number 1214913 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Centre for British Progress a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214913. 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/centre-for-british-progress retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:05.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Centre for British Progress is a registered charity (number 1214913) 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; economic/community development/employment. 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 Centre for British Progress? Registered charity number 1214913 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Website [britishprogress.org](https://britishprogress.org/) ## What does Centre for British Progress do? We advance public education on policy issues by conducting and publishing research, hosting events and discussions in England and Wales, and producing accessible reports and resources aimed at informing public debate across the UK. ## What causes is Centre for British Progress registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Centre for British Progress yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Centre for British Progress 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=centre-for-british-progress&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://britishprogress.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Centre for British Progress a legitimate charity? Yes. Centre for British Progress is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214913) 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 Centre for British Progress's charity number? Centre for British Progress's charity number is 1214913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214913? Search 1214913 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 Centre for British Progress do? We advance public education on policy issues by conducting and publishing research, hosting events and discussions in England and Wales, and producing accessible reports and resources aimed at informing public debate across the UK. Does Centre for British Progress have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Centre for British Progress. 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 Centre for British Progress? Centre for British Progress's website is https://britishprogress.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/1214913).