--- title: "Environmental Development Initiatives — check charity number 1172982 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Environmental Development Initiatives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172982. Education/training charity based in Stratford-upon-Avon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/environmental-development-initiatives retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:45:59.624Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Environmental Development Initiatives is a registered charity (number 1172982) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Environmental Development Initiatives? Registered charity number 1172982 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stratford-upon-Avon Website [edi.fund](http://edi.fund/) ## What does Environmental Development Initiatives do? Environmental Development Initiatives is currently building a website and social media presence as a platform for attracting interest in our goals and ideals, as well as collecting donations from the public. ## What causes is Environmental Development Initiatives registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Environmental Development Initiatives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Environmental Development Initiatives 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=environmental-development-initiatives&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://edi.fund/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Environmental Development Initiatives a legitimate charity? Yes. Environmental Development Initiatives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172982) 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 Environmental Development Initiatives's charity number? Environmental Development Initiatives's charity number is 1172982. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172982? Search 1172982 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 Environmental Development Initiatives do? Environmental Development Initiatives is currently building a website and social media presence as a platform for attracting interest in our goals and ideals, as well as collecting donations from the public. Does Environmental Development Initiatives have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Environmental Development Initiatives. 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 Environmental Development Initiatives? Environmental Development Initiatives's website is http://edi.fund — 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/1172982).