--- title: "Meridian Raw CIO — check charity number 1207854 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Meridian Raw CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1207854. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 45 Preston Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/meridian-raw-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:46:53.343Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Meridian Raw CIO is a registered charity (number 1207854) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £23,083 (year ending 2025-03-01). 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 Meridian Raw CIO? Registered charity number 1207854 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 45 Preston Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-01) £23,083 Website [www.meridianraw.com](https://www.meridianraw.com/) ## What does Meridian Raw CIO do? Meridian Raw CIO is a registered charity that helps to bring about social change and advocacy through creative participatory photography programmes, inspiring photo-walks and community photography projects. We use photography as an empowerment tool for marginalised communities, socially excluded individuals and for the wider community. ## What causes is Meridian Raw CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Meridian Raw CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Meridian Raw 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=meridian-raw-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.meridianraw.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Meridian Raw CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Meridian Raw CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1207854) 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 Meridian Raw CIO's charity number? Meridian Raw CIO's charity number is 1207854. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1207854? Search 1207854 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 Meridian Raw CIO do? Meridian Raw CIO is a registered charity that helps to bring about social change and advocacy through creative participatory photography programmes, inspiring photo-walks and community photography projects. We use photography as an empowerment tool for marginalised communities, socially excluded individuals and for the wider community. Does Meridian Raw CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Meridian Raw 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 Meridian Raw CIO? Meridian Raw CIO's website is https://www.meridianraw.com/ — 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/1207854).