--- title: "Gainsborough Community Wheels — check charity number 1189605 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gainsborough Community Wheels a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189605. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Parnell Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gainsborough-community-wheels retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:17:11.707Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gainsborough Community Wheels is a registered charity (number 1189605) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £21,168 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Gainsborough Community Wheels? Registered charity number 1189605 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Parnell Street Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £21,168 ## What does Gainsborough Community Wheels do? The provision of a volunteer driver and their car, providing a service to anyone needing transport to attend medical appointments when there is no public transport service available or they are unable to physically access it. ## What causes is Gainsborough Community Wheels registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gainsborough Community Wheels yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gainsborough Community Wheels 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=gainsborough-community-wheels&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gainsborough Community Wheels a legitimate charity? Yes. Gainsborough Community Wheels is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189605) 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 Gainsborough Community Wheels's charity number? Gainsborough Community Wheels's charity number is 1189605. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189605? Search 1189605 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 Gainsborough Community Wheels do? The provision of a volunteer driver and their car, providing a service to anyone needing transport to attend medical appointments when there is no public transport service available or they are unable to physically access it. Does Gainsborough Community Wheels have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gainsborough Community Wheels. 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 Gainsborough Community Wheels? Gainsborough Community Wheels does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1189605).