# How to use CharitySignal

England and Wales charity records, filings and organisational history.

## Start with a precise record

Use the name, identifier or place you want to investigate. The website scope is: England and Wales charity records, filings and organisational history.

## Compare like with like

Open the relevant records and guides below. Keep identifiers, geography, units and source dates together; a record with a similar name or a different reporting period may answer a different question.

## Take the evidence to the original source

Follow the source references before making a consequential decision. Treat missing or historical information as a limitation, and use the relevant authority or provider for a current determination.

## Tools and records

- [Start a search on charitysignal.co.uk](https://charitysignal.co.uk/)

## Question guides

- [How can I view charities' accounts?](https://charitysignal.co.uk/task-guides/how-can-i-view-charities-accounts/index.md)
- [How do I check to see if a charity is legitimate?](https://charitysignal.co.uk/task-guides/how-to-check-if-a-charity-is-legitimate/index.md)

Source: https://charitysignal.co.uk/ (first-party website; inspected 2026-10-17).