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title: "Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority — check charity number 1186220 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186220. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Willan House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cosmetic-practice-standards-authority
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:43:52.781Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority is a registered charity (number 1186220) 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; 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 Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority?

Registered charity number

1186220

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Willan House

Website

[www.cosmeticstandards.org.uk](http://www.cosmeticstandards.org.uk/)

## What does Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority do?

The Cosmetic Practise Standards Authority (CPSA) aims to safeguard the public and patients who undergo non-surgical cosmetic and hair restoration surgery procedures. We aim to preserve and protect the health of patients by improving standards of care in non-surgical cosmetic practice through the promotion of good practice and the setting of standards.

## What causes is Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186220) 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 Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority's charity number?

Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority's charity number is 1186220. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186220?

Search 1186220 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 Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority do?

The Cosmetic Practise Standards Authority (CPSA) aims to safeguard the public and patients who undergo non-surgical cosmetic and hair restoration surgery procedures. We aim to preserve and protect the health of patients by improving standards of care in non-surgical cosmetic practice through the promotion of good practice and the setting of standards.

Does Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority. 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 Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority?

Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority's website is http://www.cosmeticstandards.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/1186220).