--- title: "Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO — check charity number 1218332 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218332. Religious Activities charity based in 413 Shirley Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oblates-of-the-virgin-mary-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:38:40.456Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO is a registered charity (number 1218332) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO? Registered charity number 1218332 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 413 Shirley Road ## What causes is Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oblates of the Virgin Mary 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=oblates-of-the-virgin-mary-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218332) 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 Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO's charity number? Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO's charity number is 1218332. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218332? Search 1218332 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 Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO do? Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO is registered with the Charity Commission for: religious activities. See its official register entry for full details. Does Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oblates of the Virgin Mary 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 Oblates of the Virgin Mary CIO? Oblates of the Virgin Mary 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/1218332).