--- title: "Epistemic — charity 1193217" description: "Epistemic (charity 1193217). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/epistemic retrieved: 2026-09-22T14:30:40.354Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Epistemic is listed as a registered charity (number 1193217) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Epistemic? Registered charity number 1193217 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Penn Website [www.epistemic.org.uk](http://www.epistemic.org.uk/) ## What does Epistemic do? Epistemic aims to ensure that all young people in the UK, regardless of their geographical location, have the opportunity to engage with professionals working in STEM in order to inspire and encourage them to pursue STEM careers. We do this by providing a free service connecting schools and youth groups directly to STEM professionals via a virtual platform. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Epistemic registered for? Education/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Epistemic yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Epistemic 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Epistemic? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Epistemic's charity number? Epistemic's charity number is 1193217. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193217? Search 1193217 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 Epistemic do? Epistemic aims to ensure that all young people in the UK, regardless of their geographical location, have the opportunity to engage with professionals working in STEM in order to inspire and encourage them to pursue STEM careers. We do this by providing a free service connecting schools and youth groups directly to STEM professionals via a virtual platform. Does Epistemic have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Epistemic. 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 Epistemic? Epistemic's website listed in our register data is http://www.epistemic.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1193217&subId=0).