--- title: "Forces Online CIO — check charity number 1188955 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forces Online CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188955. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Workshed Carriageworks. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forces-online-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:52:08.447Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forces Online CIO is a registered charity (number 1188955) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £73,469 (year ending 2025-04-06). 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 Forces Online CIO? Registered charity number 1188955 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Workshed Carriageworks Latest income (year ending 2025-04-06) £73,469 Website [www.forcesonline.org.uk](https://www.forcesonline.org.uk/) ## What does Forces Online CIO do? We are an online service run by volunteers, who provide help and advice, support and signposting to other organisations that provide specific services to support Armed Forces Veteran's and their families who have run into difficulties with their Mental Health, Physical Wellbeing, Accommodation, Financial Status, Social Needs, Employment Support, and other needs. https://www.forcesonline.org.uk ## What causes is Forces Online CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forces Online CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forces Online 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=forces-online-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.forcesonline.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forces Online CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Forces Online CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188955) 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 Forces Online CIO's charity number? Forces Online CIO's charity number is 1188955. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188955? Search 1188955 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 Forces Online CIO do? We are an online service run by volunteers, who provide help and advice, support and signposting to other organisations that provide specific services to support Armed Forces Veteran's and their families who have run into difficulties with their Mental Health, Physical Wellbeing, Accommodation, Financial Status, Social Needs, Employment Support, and other needs. https://www.forcesonline.org.uk Does Forces Online CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forces Online 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 Forces Online CIO? Forces Online CIO's website is https://www.forcesonline.org.uk — 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/1188955).