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title: "Historic Swale CIO — check charity number 1177323 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Historic Swale CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177323. Education/training charity based in Rainham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/historic-swale-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:09:54.796Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Historic Swale CIO is a registered charity (number 1177323) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £520 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Historic Swale CIO?

Registered charity number

1177323

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Rainham

Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30)

£520

Website

[www.historicswale.org.uk](http://www.historicswale.org.uk/)

## What does Historic Swale CIO do?

Historic Swale is an umbrella charity which supports member attractions and organisations in the 3 areas which make up the Swale district to collectively showcase the diverse and fascinating heritage which the Borough offers.

## What causes is Historic Swale CIO registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Historic Swale CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Historic Swale 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Swale CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Historic Swale CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177323) 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 Historic Swale CIO's charity number?

Historic Swale CIO's charity number is 1177323. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1177323?

Search 1177323 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 Historic Swale CIO do?

Historic Swale is an umbrella charity which supports member attractions and organisations in the 3 areas which make up the Swale district to collectively showcase the diverse and fascinating heritage which the Borough offers.

Does Historic Swale CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Historic Swale 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 Historic Swale CIO?

Historic Swale CIO's website is http://www.historicswale.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/1177323).