--- title: "Counselling in Prisons Network — check charity number 1159028 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Counselling in Prisons Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159028. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Corfe Mullen. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/counselling-in-prisons-network retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:44:39.968Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Counselling in Prisons Network is a registered charity (number 1159028) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £210 (year ending 2025-04-03). 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 Counselling in Prisons Network? Registered charity number 1159028 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Corfe Mullen Latest income (year ending 2025-04-03) £210 Website [www.cipn.org.uk](http://www.cipn.org.uk/) ## What does Counselling in Prisons Network do? TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING OFFENDERS FROM BEING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE OFFENDERS WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, DUE TO EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND THERAPY. ## What causes is Counselling in Prisons Network registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Counselling in Prisons Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Counselling in Prisons Network 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=counselling-in-prisons-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cipn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Counselling in Prisons Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Counselling in Prisons Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159028) 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 Counselling in Prisons Network's charity number? Counselling in Prisons Network's charity number is 1159028. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159028? Search 1159028 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 Counselling in Prisons Network do? TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING OFFENDERS FROM BEING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE OFFENDERS WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, DUE TO EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE BACK INTO SOCIETY, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND THERAPY. Does Counselling in Prisons Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Counselling in Prisons Network. 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 Counselling in Prisons Network? Counselling in Prisons Network's website is http://www.cipn.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/1159028).