--- title: "Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) — charity 1162961 | CharityCompare" description: "Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) (charity 1162961). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/painkiller-addiction-information-network-pain retrieved: 2026-10-06T14:16:29.338Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1162961CIO PA # Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.painkillerfree.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1162961&subId=0) Work at Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=painkiller-addiction-information-network-pain&type=claim&name=Painkiller%20Addiction%20Information%20Network%20(Pain)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £0 Registered charity number 1162961 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) St. Leonards-on-Sea Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.painkillerfree.co.uk](http://www.painkillerfree.co.uk/) Quick answer Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) (number 1162961) 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 Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) do? PAIN aims to provide services to the general public, patients, GPs and healthcare professionals in primary and secondary healthcare services.PAIN disseminates literature raising awareness of OPD among the general public, and also targets healthcare professionals via conferences and literature aimed at raising awareness of OPD as a a major health concern, and via our website. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) Answers Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, 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 does not record Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)'s annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 3 August 2015 Also known as Pain Previous names on the register Painkiller Addiction Information Network Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** 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 Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=painkiller-addiction-information-network-pain&type=claim&name=Painkiller%20Addiction%20Information%20Network%20(Pain)) [Visit charity website](http://www.painkillerfree.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) as a registered charity (number 1162961) 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 Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)'s charity number? Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)'s charity number is 1162961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162961? Search 1162961 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 Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) do? PAIN aims to provide services to the general public, patients, GPs and healthcare professionals in primary and secondary healthcare services.PAIN disseminates literature raising awareness of OPD among the general public, and also targets healthcare professionals via conferences and literature aimed at raising awareness of OPD as a a major health concern, and via our website. Does Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain). 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 Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)? Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.painkillerfree.co.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 Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)? The register does not record Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)'s trustees paid? Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain)'s annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) previously called? The register lists this previous name for Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain): Painkiller Addiction Information Network. When was Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) registered as a charity? Painkiller Addiction Information Network (Pain) was entered on the register on 3 August 2015. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=1162961&subId=0).