--- title: "China Studies — check charity number 1209132 | CharityCompare" description: "Is China Studies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209132. 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/china-studies retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:39:55.575Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer China Studies is a registered charity (number 1209132) 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. 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 China Studies? Registered charity number 1209132 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Website [china-studies.co.uk](https://china-studies.co.uk/) ## What does China Studies do? Promotion of human rights in mainland China, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet by: monitoring abuses, research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; publishing in-depth reports; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; facilitating discussion and engagement with human rights in civil society; and international advocacy of human rights, and Support ## What causes is China Studies registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for China Studies yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. China Studies 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=china-studies&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://china-studies.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is China Studies a legitimate charity? Yes. China Studies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209132) 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 China Studies's charity number? China Studies's charity number is 1209132. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209132? Search 1209132 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 China Studies do? Promotion of human rights in mainland China, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet by: monitoring abuses, research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; publishing in-depth reports; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; facilitating discussion and engagement with human rights in civil society; and international advocacy of human rights, and Support Does China Studies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for China Studies. 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 China Studies? China Studies's website is https://china-studies.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/1209132).