--- title: "Challenging Perceptions — check charity number 1198690 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Challenging Perceptions a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198690. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Park Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/challenging-perceptions retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:00:40.108Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Challenging Perceptions is a registered charity (number 1198690) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £34,196 (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 Challenging Perceptions? Registered charity number 1198690 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Park Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £34,196 Website [www.cptelford.co.uk](http://www.cptelford.co.uk/) ## What does Challenging Perceptions do? Peer support groups for Children and Young People ## What causes is Challenging Perceptions registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Challenging Perceptions yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Challenging Perceptions 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=challenging-perceptions&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cptelford.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Challenging Perceptions a legitimate charity? Yes. Challenging Perceptions is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198690) 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 Challenging Perceptions's charity number? Challenging Perceptions's charity number is 1198690. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198690? Search 1198690 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 Challenging Perceptions do? Peer support groups for Children and Young People Does Challenging Perceptions have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Challenging Perceptions. 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 Challenging Perceptions? Challenging Perceptions's website is http://www.cptelford.co.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/1198690).