--- title: "River Meadow — check charity number 1027272 | CharityCompare" description: "Is River Meadow a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1027272. Education/training charity based in Thames Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/river-meadow retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:47:37.597Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer River Meadow is a registered charity (number 1027272) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £281,895 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 River Meadow? Registered charity number 1027272 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thames Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £281,895 Website [www.rivermeadowpreschool.co.uk](http://www.rivermeadowpreschool.co.uk/) ## What does River Meadow do? Provision of pre-school for children 2 to school age and out of school care for children aged 4 to 11. Charity trades under the name River Meadow ## What causes is River Meadow registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for River Meadow yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. River Meadow 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=river-meadow&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rivermeadowpreschool.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is River Meadow a legitimate charity? Yes. River Meadow is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1027272) 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 River Meadow's charity number? River Meadow's charity number is 1027272. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1027272? Search 1027272 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 River Meadow do? Provision of pre-school for children 2 to school age and out of school care for children aged 4 to 11. Charity trades under the name River Meadow Does River Meadow have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River Meadow. 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 River Meadow? River Meadow's website is http://www.rivermeadowpreschool.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/1027272).