--- title: "Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) — check charity number 298541 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298541. Education/training charity based in Salt Way Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/koala-swindon-opportunity-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:12:00.381Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) is a registered charity (number 298541) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,664 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group)? Registered charity number 298541 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Salt Way Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,664 ## What does Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) do? Koalas provides support information and advice for families who have children with special needs/disabilities. At the same time we provide a pre-school setting for the children, working in partnerships with families and professionals we plan for the individual child's development and help them achieve their individual goals through the Early Years Foundation Stage. ## What causes is Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) 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=koala-swindon-opportunity-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) a legitimate charity? Yes. Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298541) 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 Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group)'s charity number? Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group)'s charity number is 298541. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 298541? Search 298541 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 Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) do? Koalas provides support information and advice for families who have children with special needs/disabilities. At the same time we provide a pre-school setting for the children, working in partnerships with families and professionals we plan for the individual child's development and help them achieve their individual goals through the Early Years Foundation Stage. Does Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group). 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 Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group)? Koala (Swindon Opportunity Group) 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/298541).