--- title: "Gower Ministry Area CIO — check charity number 1210801 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gower Ministry Area CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210801. Religious Activities charity based in St Hilary's Church Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gower-ministry-area-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:05:00.500Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gower Ministry Area CIO is a registered charity (number 1210801) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Gower Ministry Area CIO? Registered charity number 1210801 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St Hilary's Church Hall Website [gowerma.org](http://gowerma.org/) ## What does Gower Ministry Area CIO do? We are the Anglican churches in the Gower Ministry Area in Swansea & Brecon diocese, with a focus on pastoral and community work within twenty congregations in seventeen Gower villages and also in the Dunvant, Killay and Ty Coch areas of Swansea city. ## What causes is Gower Ministry Area CIO registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gower Ministry Area CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gower Ministry Area 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=gower-ministry-area-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://gowerma.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gower Ministry Area CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Gower Ministry Area CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210801) 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 Gower Ministry Area CIO's charity number? Gower Ministry Area CIO's charity number is 1210801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210801? Search 1210801 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 Gower Ministry Area CIO do? We are the Anglican churches in the Gower Ministry Area in Swansea & Brecon diocese, with a focus on pastoral and community work within twenty congregations in seventeen Gower villages and also in the Dunvant, Killay and Ty Coch areas of Swansea city. Does Gower Ministry Area CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gower Ministry Area 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 Gower Ministry Area CIO? Gower Ministry Area CIO's website is http://gowerma.org — 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/1210801).