--- title: "Choices — check charity number 291945 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Choices a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 291945. Education/training charity based in Alex Wood Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/choices retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:25:48.425Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Choices is a registered charity (number 291945) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £151,778 (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 Choices? Registered charity number 291945 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Alex Wood Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £151,778 Website [www.choicescounselling.co.uk](http://www.choicescounselling.co.uk/) ## What does Choices do? Counselling and support to adult victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse. ## What causes is Choices registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Choices yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Choices 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=choices&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.choicescounselling.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Choices a legitimate charity? Yes. Choices is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291945) 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 Choices's charity number? Choices's charity number is 291945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 291945? Search 291945 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 Choices do? Counselling and support to adult victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Does Choices have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Choices. 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 Choices? Choices's website is http://www.choicescounselling.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/291945).