--- title: "McGough-Colin Foundation CIO — check charity number 1173373 | CharityCompare" description: "Is McGough-Colin Foundation CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173373. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shootacre Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mcgough-colin-foundation-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:20.920Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer McGough-Colin Foundation CIO is a registered charity (number 1173373) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £10,712 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 McGough-Colin Foundation CIO? Registered charity number 1173373 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Shootacre Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £10,712 ## What does McGough-Colin Foundation CIO do? To further such exclusively charitable purposes as the charity trustees in their absolute discretion see fit, in particular (but without limiting the foregoing) by making grants to charities operating in both the United Kingdom and overseas with charitable purposes that benefit children, young people and their families and the environment. ## What causes is McGough-Colin Foundation CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for McGough-Colin Foundation CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. McGough-Colin Foundation 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=mcgough-colin-foundation-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is McGough-Colin Foundation CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. McGough-Colin Foundation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173373) 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 McGough-Colin Foundation CIO's charity number? McGough-Colin Foundation CIO's charity number is 1173373. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173373? Search 1173373 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 McGough-Colin Foundation CIO do? To further such exclusively charitable purposes as the charity trustees in their absolute discretion see fit, in particular (but without limiting the foregoing) by making grants to charities operating in both the United Kingdom and overseas with charitable purposes that benefit children, young people and their families and the environment. Does McGough-Colin Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for McGough-Colin Foundation 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 McGough-Colin Foundation CIO? McGough-Colin Foundation CIO 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/1173373).