Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Independent Custody Visiting Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1219027Charitable company
Independent Custody Visiting Association
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Independent Custody Visiting Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.
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What are the key facts about Independent Custody Visiting Association?
- Registered charity number
- 1219027
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Unity Chambers
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.icva.org.uk
Quick answer
Independent Custody Visiting Association (number 1219027) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Independent Custody Visiting Association do?
The Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) leads, supports and represents independent custody visiting schemes across the UK. These schemes manage local volunteers who make unannounced visits to police stations to check on the rights, entitlements, wellbeing and dignity of people held in police custody.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Independent Custody Visiting Association
Answers Independent Custody Visiting Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Company number
- 08632556 (Companies House)
- Also known as
- Icva
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland · Jersey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Independent Custody Visiting Association registered for?
Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Why is there no Clarity Score for Independent Custody Visiting Association yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Independent Custody Visiting Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Independent Custody Visiting Association?
- 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. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Independent Custody Visiting Association a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Independent Custody Visiting Association as a registered charity (number 1219027) 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 Independent Custody Visiting Association's charity number?
- Independent Custody Visiting Association's charity number is 1219027. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1219027?
- Search 1219027 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 Independent Custody Visiting Association do?
- The Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) leads, supports and represents independent custody visiting schemes across the UK. These schemes manage local volunteers who make unannounced visits to police stations to check on the rights, entitlements, wellbeing and dignity of people held in police custody.
- Does Independent Custody Visiting Association have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Independent Custody Visiting Association. 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 Independent Custody Visiting Association?
- Independent Custody Visiting Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.icva.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.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Independent Custody Visiting Association?
- The register does not record Independent Custody Visiting Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Independent Custody Visiting Association registered as a charity?
- Independent Custody Visiting Association was entered on the register on 28 July 2026. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08632556).
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.