--- title: "City of Opportunities — check charity number 1187112 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City of Opportunities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187112. Education/training charity based in 5 Moor Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-opportunities retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:03:13.342Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City of Opportunities is a registered charity (number 1187112) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 City of Opportunities? Registered charity number 1187112 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 5 Moor Lane Website [www.cityofopportunities.org](https://www.cityofopportunities.org/) ## What does City of Opportunities do? The objects of the CIO are to advance education by funding research on the subject of urbanisation and its impact on people's quality of life and the environment ensuring the useful results of such research are published. ## What causes is City of Opportunities registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Opportunities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Opportunities 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=city-of-opportunities&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.cityofopportunities.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City of Opportunities a legitimate charity? Yes. City of Opportunities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187112) 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 City of Opportunities's charity number? City of Opportunities's charity number is 1187112. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187112? Search 1187112 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 City of Opportunities do? The objects of the CIO are to advance education by funding research on the subject of urbanisation and its impact on people's quality of life and the environment ensuring the useful results of such research are published. Does City of Opportunities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Opportunities. 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 City of Opportunities? City of Opportunities's website is https://www.cityofopportunities.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/1187112).