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title: "Civilizations in Contact — check charity number 1148995 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Civilizations in Contact a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148995. Education/training charity based in Dry Drayton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/civilizations-in-contact
retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:33:46.931Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Civilizations in Contact is a registered charity (number 1148995) 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 Civilizations in Contact?

Registered charity number

1148995

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Dry Drayton

Website

[www.cic.ames.cam.ac.uk](http://www.cic.ames.cam.ac.uk/)

## 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

## What causes is Civilizations in Contact registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Civilizations in Contact 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Civilizations in Contact a legitimate charity?

Yes. Civilizations in Contact is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148995) 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 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 is http://www.cic.ames.cam.ac.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/1148995).