CharityLens

UK Charity Financial Intelligence

Terms of Service

Last updated: 1 January 2026

Welcome to CharityLens. By accessing or using our website at charitylens.co.uk ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CharityLens, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

CharityLens provides financial data, analysis, and benchmarking tools for UK registered charities. Our data is sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register.

The Service includes:

  • Charity financial profiles and metrics
  • Peer comparison and benchmarking
  • Search and discovery tools
  • Curated charity collections
  • Newsletter subscription (optional)

3. Data Accuracy and Limitations

3.1 Data Source

All charity data displayed on CharityLens is derived from publicly available information filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. We do not independently verify this data.

3.2 No Warranty

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data presented. Data may be outdated, incomplete, or contain errors from the original filings.

3.3 Not Financial or Legal Advice

The information on CharityLens is for informational purposes only and does not constitute:

  • Financial advice
  • Investment advice
  • Legal advice
  • Professional due diligence

Always perform your own independent research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on charity data.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use CharityLens only for lawful purposes. You must not:

  • Use the Service to harass, defame, or harm any charity or individual
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download large amounts of data without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our consent

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

The CharityLens website design, branding, calculated metrics, methodology, and analysis are our intellectual property. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute these without permission.

5.2 Charity Commission Data

The underlying charity data is from the Charity Commission and is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

5.3 Attribution

If you cite data from CharityLens, please attribute us as follows:

"Data from CharityLens (charitylens.co.uk), sourced from Charity Commission for England and Wales public filings."

6. Rate Limiting

To ensure fair access for all users, we implement rate limiting. If you exceed reasonable usage limits, your access may be temporarily restricted. For high-volume access needs, please contact us.

7. Service Availability

We aim to provide continuous access to CharityLens, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may:

  • Perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
  • Modify or discontinue features
  • Suspend or terminate the Service at any time

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CharityLens and its operators shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from your reliance on information from the Service

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CharityLens and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

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