--- title: "Old Dean Community Group CIO — check charity number 1211270 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Old Dean Community Group CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211270. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Camberley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/old-dean-community-group-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:26:59.423Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Old Dean Community Group CIO is a registered charity (number 1211270) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Old Dean Community Group CIO? Registered charity number 1211270 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Camberley ## What does Old Dean Community Group CIO do? For the benefit of those in need in Old Dean and the surrounding area we provide practical help and advice, an open access weekly food bank with occasional hot meals, an open access youth club for local teenagers, small grants to help those in need of assistance, and we run events and training to help develop the community and its capabilities. ## What causes is Old Dean Community Group CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Dean Community Group CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Old Dean Community Group 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=old-dean-community-group-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Old Dean Community Group CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Old Dean Community Group CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211270) 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 Old Dean Community Group CIO's charity number? Old Dean Community Group CIO's charity number is 1211270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1211270? Search 1211270 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 Old Dean Community Group CIO do? For the benefit of those in need in Old Dean and the surrounding area we provide practical help and advice, an open access weekly food bank with occasional hot meals, an open access youth club for local teenagers, small grants to help those in need of assistance, and we run events and training to help develop the community and its capabilities. Does Old Dean Community Group CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Dean Community Group 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 Old Dean Community Group CIO? Old Dean Community Group 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/1211270).