--- title: "Communities and Housing Investment in People — check charity number 1198974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Communities and Housing Investment in People a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198974. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/communities-and-housing-investment-in-people retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:17:53.083Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Communities and Housing Investment in People is a registered charity (number 1198974) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £206,798 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Communities and Housing Investment in People? Registered charity number 1198974 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £206,798 Website [www.chipcharity.org.uk](http://www.chipcharity.org.uk/) ## What does Communities and Housing Investment in People do? The objectives of the Charity are:- advancing education for the benefit of the public, in particular, by the promotion of vocational skills training and apprenticeships- the relief of unemployment through assistance and support to find employment especially among people who are disadvantaged by financial hardship, disability, ill health, discrimination, or poor educational or skills attainment ## What causes is Communities and Housing Investment in People registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Communities and Housing Investment in People yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Communities and Housing Investment in People 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=communities-and-housing-investment-in-people&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chipcharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Communities and Housing Investment in People a legitimate charity? Yes. Communities and Housing Investment in People is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198974) 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 Communities and Housing Investment in People's charity number? Communities and Housing Investment in People's charity number is 1198974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198974? Search 1198974 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 Communities and Housing Investment in People do? The objectives of the Charity are:- advancing education for the benefit of the public, in particular, by the promotion of vocational skills training and apprenticeships- the relief of unemployment through assistance and support to find employment especially among people who are disadvantaged by financial hardship, disability, ill health, discrimination, or poor educational or skills attainment Does Communities and Housing Investment in People have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Communities and Housing Investment in People. 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 Communities and Housing Investment in People? Communities and Housing Investment in People's website is http://www.chipcharity.org.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/1198974).