--- title: "Discovering Prayer CIO — check charity number 1190396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Discovering Prayer CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190396. Religious Activities charity based in 266 Banbury Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/discovering-prayer-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:54:40.906Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Discovering Prayer CIO is a registered charity (number 1190396) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £58,955 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Discovering Prayer CIO? Registered charity number 1190396 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 266 Banbury Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £58,955 Website [discoveringprayer.com](https://discoveringprayer.com/) ## What does Discovering Prayer CIO do? The goal of the CIO is to help everyone have a joyful and fulfilling relationship with God by teaching and guiding people in Christian prayer. The work of the CIO will include introducing individuals to the study of different types of prayer, for example, Ignatian spirituality, Benedictine spirituality for everyday life, and prayer used by Anglican nuns and monks. ## What causes is Discovering Prayer CIO registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Discovering Prayer CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Discovering Prayer CIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=discovering-prayer-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://discoveringprayer.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Discovering Prayer CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Discovering Prayer CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190396) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Discovering Prayer CIO's charity number? Discovering Prayer CIO's charity number is 1190396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190396? Search 1190396 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 Discovering Prayer CIO do? The goal of the CIO is to help everyone have a joyful and fulfilling relationship with God by teaching and guiding people in Christian prayer. The work of the CIO will include introducing individuals to the study of different types of prayer, for example, Ignatian spirituality, Benedictine spirituality for everyday life, and prayer used by Anglican nuns and monks. Does Discovering Prayer CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Discovering Prayer 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 Discovering Prayer CIO? Discovering Prayer CIO's website is https://discoveringprayer.com/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190396).