--- title: "Rainworks — check charity number 1194738 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rainworks a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194738. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Oxford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rainworks retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:12:49.458Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rainworks is a registered charity (number 1194738) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Rainworks? Registered charity number 1194738 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Oxford Website [rainworkskenya.org](http://rainworkskenya.org/) ## What does Rainworks do? Rainworks will achieve these purposes through: Provision of sustainable water sources to communities and wildlife, such as rainwater catchment tanksPromotion of sustainable income-generating projects such as crafts Collection and distribution of donated material goods for female-headed and low income households.Promotion of community and park relations through facilitating meetings ## What causes is Rainworks registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rainworks yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rainworks 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=rainworks&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://rainworkskenya.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rainworks a legitimate charity? Yes. Rainworks is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194738) 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 Rainworks's charity number? Rainworks's charity number is 1194738. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194738? Search 1194738 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 Rainworks do? Rainworks will achieve these purposes through: Provision of sustainable water sources to communities and wildlife, such as rainwater catchment tanksPromotion of sustainable income-generating projects such as crafts Collection and distribution of donated material goods for female-headed and low income households.Promotion of community and park relations through facilitating meetings Does Rainworks have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rainworks. 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 Rainworks? Rainworks's website is http://rainworkskenya.org — 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/1194738).