Is Optik Limited a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Optik Limited as a registered charity (number 286285) 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 Optik Limited's charity number?

Optik Limited's charity number is 286285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 286285?

Search 286285 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.

Does Optik Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Optik Limited. 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 Optik Limited?

Optik Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.barryedwards.net. 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.

When was Optik Limited registered as a charity?

Optik Limited was entered on the register on 8 February 1983. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01583558).

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Optik Limited

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Optik Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Optik Limited?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £4,545
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £3,371
Registered charity number: 286285
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Twickenham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.barryedwards.net

Quick answer

Optik Limited (number 286285) 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 Optik Limited do?

Developing professional artists, making theatre productions, developing new artistic product, taking workshops with schools, colleges and other organisations, making films for educational use, working in partnership with develpment agencies to assist small companies.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Optik Limited

Answers Optik Limited 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Optik Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 February 1983
Company number: 01583558 (Companies House)
Also known as: Optik
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 Optik Limited registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Optik Limited yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Optik Limited. 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 Optik Limited?

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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Is this your charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Optik Limited a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Optik Limited as a registered charity (number 286285) 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 Optik Limited's charity number?: Optik Limited's charity number is 286285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 286285?: Search 286285 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 Optik Limited do?: Developing professional artists, making theatre productions, developing new artistic product, taking workshops with schools, colleges and other organisations, making films for educational use, working in partnership with develpment agencies to assist small companies.
Does Optik Limited have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Optik Limited. 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 Optik Limited?: Optik Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.barryedwards.net. 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 Optik Limited?: The register records Optik Limited as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Optik Limited registered as a charity?: Optik Limited was entered on the register on 8 February 1983. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01583558).

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.