--- title: "Mediale CIO — check charity number 1189852 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mediale CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189852. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 50 Micklegate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mediale-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:49:08.710Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mediale CIO is a registered charity (number 1189852) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £335,449 (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 Mediale CIO? Registered charity number 1189852 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 50 Micklegate Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £335,449 Website [www.mediale.org.uk](https://www.mediale.org.uk/) ## What does Mediale CIO do? Mediale is an independent arts charity, originally founded in 2016 to celebrate the designation of York as the first and only UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts in the UK. ## What causes is Mediale CIO registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mediale CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mediale 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=mediale-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.mediale.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mediale CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Mediale CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189852) 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 Mediale CIO's charity number? Mediale CIO's charity number is 1189852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189852? Search 1189852 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 Mediale CIO do? Mediale is an independent arts charity, originally founded in 2016 to celebrate the designation of York as the first and only UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts in the UK. Does Mediale CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mediale 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 Mediale CIO? Mediale CIO's website is https://www.mediale.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/1189852).