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title: "Independent Custody Visiting Association — check charity number 1219027 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Independent Custody Visiting Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1219027. Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity charity based in Unity Chambers. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/independent-custody-visiting-association
retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:36:48.504Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Independent Custody Visiting Association is a registered charity (number 1219027) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. 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 Independent Custody Visiting Association?

Registered charity number

1219027

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Unity Chambers

Website

[www.icva.org.uk](http://www.icva.org.uk/)

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Independent Custody Visiting Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Independent Custody Visiting Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Independent Custody Visiting Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1219027) 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 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 is http://www.icva.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/1219027).