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title: "Cisv Great Britain — check charity number 1189691 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cisv Great Britain a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189691. Education/training 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/cisv-great-britain
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:06:57.834Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cisv Great Britain is a registered charity (number 1189691) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £275,407 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Cisv Great Britain?

Registered charity number

1189691

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£275,407

Website

[www.gb.cisv.org](http://www.gb.cisv.org/)

## What does Cisv Great Britain do?

THE CHARITY ORGANISES VILLAGES FOR AGE 11; YOUTH MEETINGS FOR AGE 12/13; STEP UP FOR AGE 14/15; SEMINAR FOR AGE 16/17 WITH PARTICIPANTS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. EACH GEOGRAPHICAL BRANCH HAS A JUNIOR BRANCH FOR INTERESTED YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE LOCAL AREA. BRANCHES ARE BASED IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, LEEDS, SHEFFIELD, MANCHESTER, HULL AND LONDON.

## What causes is Cisv Great Britain registered for?

Education/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cisv Great Britain yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cisv Great Britain 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cisv Great Britain a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cisv Great Britain is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189691) 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 Cisv Great Britain's charity number?

Cisv Great Britain's charity number is 1189691. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189691?

Search 1189691 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 Cisv Great Britain do?

THE CHARITY ORGANISES VILLAGES FOR AGE 11; YOUTH MEETINGS FOR AGE 12/13; STEP UP FOR AGE 14/15; SEMINAR FOR AGE 16/17 WITH PARTICIPANTS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. EACH GEOGRAPHICAL BRANCH HAS A JUNIOR BRANCH FOR INTERESTED YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE LOCAL AREA. BRANCHES ARE BASED IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, LEEDS, SHEFFIELD, MANCHESTER, HULL AND LONDON.

Does Cisv Great Britain have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cisv Great Britain. 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 Cisv Great Britain?

Cisv Great Britain's website is http://www.gb.cisv.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/1189691).