--- title: "MAKE Southwest — check charity number 296568 | CharityCompare" description: "Is MAKE Southwest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296568. Education/training charity based in Riverside Mill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/make-southwest retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:58:10.632Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer MAKE Southwest is a registered charity (number 296568) 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 £376,046 (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 MAKE Southwest? Registered charity number 296568 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Riverside Mill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £376,046 Website [www.crafts.org.uk](http://www.crafts.org.uk/) ## What does MAKE Southwest do? MAKE Southwest is dedicated to enriching lives through Making and Craft. As an education charity it engages with communities and young people to provide learning opportunities through outreach, exhibitions, and workshops. For Makers it offers professional development, help with reducing environmental impact and showcasing their work. ## What causes is MAKE Southwest registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for MAKE Southwest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. MAKE Southwest 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=make-southwest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.crafts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is MAKE Southwest a legitimate charity? Yes. MAKE Southwest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296568) 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 MAKE Southwest's charity number? MAKE Southwest's charity number is 296568. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296568? Search 296568 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 MAKE Southwest do? MAKE Southwest is dedicated to enriching lives through Making and Craft. As an education charity it engages with communities and young people to provide learning opportunities through outreach, exhibitions, and workshops. For Makers it offers professional development, help with reducing environmental impact and showcasing their work. Does MAKE Southwest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MAKE Southwest. 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 MAKE Southwest? MAKE Southwest's website is http://www.crafts.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/296568).