--- title: "Release Mates CIO — charity 1210951 | CharityCompare" description: "Release Mates CIO (charity 1210951). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/release-mates-cio retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:53:18.672Z 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. 1210951CIO RM # Release Mates CIO Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Release Mates CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, other charitable purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.releasemates.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1210951&subId=0) Work at Release Mates CIO? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=release-mates-cio&type=claim&name=Release%20Mates%20CIO) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Release Mates CIO? Registered charity number 1210951 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) 195-197 Wood Street Website [www.releasemates.org](https://www.releasemates.org/) Quick answer Release Mates CIO (number 1210951) 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 Release Mates CIO do? Release Mates provides support to people leaving prison, helping with reintegration and resettlement Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Release Mates CIO Answers Release Mates CIO 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 15 November 2024 Previous names on the register Release Mates CIC Where it says it operates Throughout England ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Release Mates CIO registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Release Mates CIO yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Release Mates CIO. 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 Release Mates CIO? - 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=release-mates-cio&type=claim&name=Release%20Mates%20CIO) [Visit charity website](https://www.releasemates.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Release Mates CIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Release Mates CIO as a registered charity (number 1210951) 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 Release Mates CIO's charity number? Release Mates CIO's charity number is 1210951. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210951? Search 1210951 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 Release Mates CIO do? Release Mates provides support to people leaving prison, helping with reintegration and resettlement Does Release Mates CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Release Mates CIO. 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 Release Mates CIO? Release Mates CIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.releasemates.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. What was Release Mates CIO previously called? The register lists this previous name for Release Mates CIO: Release Mates CIC. When was Release Mates CIO registered as a charity? Release Mates CIO was entered on the register on 15 November 2024. 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=1210951&subId=0).