Is Civilizations in Contact a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Civilizations in Contact as a registered charity (number 1148995) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Civilizations in Contact's charity number?

Civilizations in Contact's charity number is 1148995. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1148995?

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Does Civilizations in Contact have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Civilizations in Contact. 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 Civilizations in Contact?

Civilizations in Contact's website listed in our register data is http://www.cic.ames.cam.ac.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Civilizations in Contact registered as a charity?

Civilizations in Contact was entered on the register on 18 September 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07953703).

Registered charity · No. 1148995Charitable company

Civilizations in Contact

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Civilizations in Contact is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Civilizations in Contact?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £6,735
Registered charity number: 1148995
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dry Drayton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.cic.ames.cam.ac.uk

Quick answer

Civilizations in Contact (number 1148995) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Civilizations in Contact do?

THE CHARITY ADVANCES THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN PRE-MODERN WORLD HISTORY AND THE CONTACT BETWEEN CIVILIZATIONS BY POSTING FINDINGS OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND OTHER WRITTEN AND VISUAL MATERIAL ON THE WEB, CREATING A WEB-BASED HISTORY LEARNING RESOURCE, COMPILING UNITS OF CURRICULUM FOR SCHOOLS, AND ORGANISING EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Civilizations in Contact

Answers Civilizations in Contact gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Civilizations in Contact as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 September 2012
Company number: 07953703 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Civilizations in Contact registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Civilizations in Contact yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Civilizations in Contact. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Civilizations in Contact?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Civilizations in Contact a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Civilizations in Contact as a registered charity (number 1148995) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Civilizations in Contact's charity number?: Civilizations in Contact's charity number is 1148995. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1148995?: Search 1148995 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 Civilizations in Contact do?: THE CHARITY ADVANCES THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN PRE-MODERN WORLD HISTORY AND THE CONTACT BETWEEN CIVILIZATIONS BY POSTING FINDINGS OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND OTHER WRITTEN AND VISUAL MATERIAL ON THE WEB, CREATING A WEB-BASED HISTORY LEARNING RESOURCE, COMPILING UNITS OF CURRICULUM FOR SCHOOLS, AND ORGANISING EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
Does Civilizations in Contact have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Civilizations in Contact. 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 Civilizations in Contact?: Civilizations in Contact's website listed in our register data is http://www.cic.ames.cam.ac.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Civilizations in Contact?: The register does not record Civilizations in Contact as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Civilizations in Contact registered as a charity?: Civilizations in Contact was entered on the register on 18 September 2012. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07953703).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.