Charity directory
UK charity directory
Search rated UK charities with free Clarity scores from Charity Commission data — 0–100 scores, beacon breakdowns, and filing history.
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How we score charities +
The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.
Accountability & Transparency
Scored from filings
40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).
Financial Health
Scored from filings
30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).
Financial Efficiency
Scored from filings
20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.
Community Support
Scored from filings
10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.
Overall score
Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).
Common questions
What is the CharityCompare UK charity directory?
CharityCompare is a free UK charity directory listing rated charities in England and Wales. Each profile includes a Clarity Score (0–100), beacon breakdowns, and data from Charity Commission annual returns.
How does CharityCompare rate charities?
We use the Clarity Score V1 — up to 100 points from Charity Commission filings across four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10). See our methodology page for full details.
Is CharityCompare free to use?
Yes. Every rating, comparison, and directory search is free. We have no ads, no affiliate links, and charities do not pay for scores. The service is optionally supported by donors.