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title: "Oriel Science — check charity number 1208496 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oriel Science a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208496. Education/training charity based in Swansea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oriel-science
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:53.429Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oriel Science is a registered charity (number 1208496) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £151,941 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Oriel Science?

Registered charity number

1208496

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Swansea

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£151,941

Website

[orielscience.co.uk](http://orielscience.co.uk/)

## What does Oriel Science do?

Oriel Science is an educational charity which engages the public and school students with cutting-edge STEAMM research and innovation from universities and other organisations. Our mission is to use the wow factor of this research to inspire and enhance the Future Generations educational and career journeys, address under-representations, and enrich the general public's affinity with science.

## What causes is Oriel Science registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oriel Science yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oriel Science 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Oriel Science a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oriel Science is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208496) 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 Oriel Science's charity number?

Oriel Science's charity number is 1208496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1208496?

Search 1208496 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 Oriel Science do?

Oriel Science is an educational charity which engages the public and school students with cutting-edge STEAMM research and innovation from universities and other organisations. Our mission is to use the wow factor of this research to inspire and enhance the Future Generations educational and career journeys, address under-representations, and enrich the general public's affinity with science.

Does Oriel Science have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oriel Science. 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 Oriel Science?

Oriel Science's website is http://orielscience.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/1208496).