--- title: "Cope — check charity number 517974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cope a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517974. Education/training charity based in 4-6 Tower Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cope retrieved: 2026-08-19T14:26:52.635Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cope is a registered charity (number 517974) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Cope? Registered charity number 517974 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 4-6 Tower Street Website [www.thelauracentre.org.uk](http://www.thelauracentre.org.uk/) ## What does Cope do? To relieve adults suffering the effects of an anticipated or actual death of a child of any age from any cause and to relieve school aged children suffering the effects of an anticipated or actual dealth of a sibling, parent, grandparent or other significant adult. ## What causes is Cope registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cope yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cope 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=cope&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thelauracentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cope a legitimate charity? Yes. Cope is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517974) 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 Cope's charity number? Cope's charity number is 517974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517974? Search 517974 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 Cope do? To relieve adults suffering the effects of an anticipated or actual death of a child of any age from any cause and to relieve school aged children suffering the effects of an anticipated or actual dealth of a sibling, parent, grandparent or other significant adult. Does Cope have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cope. 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 Cope? Cope's website is http://www.thelauracentre.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/517974).