--- title: "Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO — check charity number 1205002 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205002. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 21 Ryegrass Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/medway-volunteer-workshop-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:51:52.985Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO is a registered charity (number 1205002) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £23,514 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO? Registered charity number 1205002 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 21 Ryegrass Close Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £23,514 Website [www.medwayvolunteerworkshop.co.uk](http://www.medwayvolunteerworkshop.co.uk/) ## What does Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO do? Donated tools and sewing machines etc are refurbished by volunteers, so contributing to a green environment with nothing sent to landfill. Crucially this equipment is passed to organisations creating sustainable businesses in the poorest parts of the world so improving livelihoods. Our Workshop became a charity in 2023 after 5 years of operation. ## What causes is Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Medway Volunteer Workshop 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=medway-volunteer-workshop-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.medwayvolunteerworkshop.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205002) 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 Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO's charity number? Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO's charity number is 1205002. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205002? Search 1205002 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 Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO do? Donated tools and sewing machines etc are refurbished by volunteers, so contributing to a green environment with nothing sent to landfill. Crucially this equipment is passed to organisations creating sustainable businesses in the poorest parts of the world so improving livelihoods. Our Workshop became a charity in 2023 after 5 years of operation. Does Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Medway Volunteer Workshop 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 Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO? Medway Volunteer Workshop CIO's website is http://www.medwayvolunteerworkshop.co.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/1205002).