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title: "Red Tower York CIO — check charity number 1212704 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Red Tower York CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212704. Education/training charity based in Foss Islands Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/red-tower-york-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:23:47.849Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Red Tower York CIO is a registered charity (number 1212704) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; 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 Red Tower York CIO?

Registered charity number

1212704

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Foss Islands Road

Website

[REDTOWERYORK.ORG.UK](http://redtoweryork.org.uk/)

## What does Red Tower York CIO do?

The charity operates a foodbank on a Monday morning for local residents. The premises are used for storing this food which is donated by supermarkets. On certain advertised weekends the tower can be viewed and a short talk given; refreshments are available. The tower is available for hire.

## What causes is Red Tower York CIO registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Red Tower York CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Red Tower York 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Red Tower York CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Red Tower York CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212704) 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 Red Tower York CIO's charity number?

Red Tower York CIO's charity number is 1212704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212704?

Search 1212704 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 Red Tower York CIO do?

The charity operates a foodbank on a Monday morning for local residents. The premises are used for storing this food which is donated by supermarkets. On certain advertised weekends the tower can be viewed and a short talk given; refreshments are available. The tower is available for hire.

Does Red Tower York CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Red Tower York 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 Red Tower York CIO?

Red Tower York CIO's website is http://REDTOWERYORK.ORG.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/1212704).