--- title: "Countercurrent — check charity number 1147375 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Countercurrent a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147375. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/countercurrent retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:43:52.016Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Countercurrent is a registered charity (number 1147375) 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; religious activities. 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 Countercurrent? Registered charity number 1147375 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Leicester ## What does Countercurrent do? Publication and distribution of literature, issuance of advice, organisation of events ## What causes is Countercurrent registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Countercurrent yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Countercurrent 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=countercurrent&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Countercurrent a legitimate charity? Yes. Countercurrent is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147375) 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 Countercurrent's charity number? Countercurrent's charity number is 1147375. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147375? Search 1147375 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 Countercurrent do? Publication and distribution of literature, issuance of advice, organisation of events Does Countercurrent have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Countercurrent. 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 Countercurrent? Countercurrent does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1147375).