Is Head Outdoors a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Head Outdoors as a registered charity (number 1186181) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Head Outdoors's charity number?

Head Outdoors's charity number is 1186181. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1186181CIOPoole

Head Outdoors

Head Outdoors is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, based in Poole.

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Quick answer

Head Outdoors is listed as a registered charity (number 1186181) 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: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £2,060 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Head Outdoors?

Registered charity number: 1186181
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Poole
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30): £2,060
Website: www.headoutdoors.org

What does Head Outdoors do?

We raise funds to support improvements in the health of young people suffering mental health challenges. Our beneficiaries access sport and outdoor activities through grants we make following careful review of their needs as well as the capabilities and experience of service providers. Beneficiaries include young people in the care of NHS registered facilities or identified in education settings,

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Head Outdoors registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Head Outdoors yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Head Outdoors 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Head Outdoors a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Head Outdoors as a registered charity (number 1186181) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Head Outdoors's charity number?: Head Outdoors's charity number is 1186181. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1186181?: Search 1186181 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 Head Outdoors do?: We raise funds to support improvements in the health of young people suffering mental health challenges. Our beneficiaries access sport and outdoor activities through grants we make following careful review of their needs as well as the capabilities and experience of service providers. Beneficiaries include young people in the care of NHS registered facilities or identified in education settings,
Does Head Outdoors have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Head Outdoors. 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 Head Outdoors?: Head Outdoors's website listed in our register data is http://www.headoutdoors.org. 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.