--- title: "Saffron Walden Community Shed — check charity number 1198918 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Saffron Walden Community Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198918. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Home Farm. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/saffron-walden-community-shed retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:06:57.983Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Saffron Walden Community Shed is a registered charity (number 1198918) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; recreation. Its latest reported income was £8,168 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Saffron Walden Community Shed? Registered charity number 1198918 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Home Farm Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,168 Website [swshed.org.uk](http://swshed.org.uk/) ## What does Saffron Walden Community Shed do? The objects of the CIO are to promote social inclusion for the public benefit of people, resident in Saffron Walden and the surrounding area, by assisting them from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of such people, and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of a social space to meet jointly and undertake and share creative, physical, and social activities. ## What causes is Saffron Walden Community Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Saffron Walden Community Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Saffron Walden Community Shed 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=saffron-walden-community-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://swshed.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Saffron Walden Community Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Saffron Walden Community Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198918) 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 Saffron Walden Community Shed's charity number? Saffron Walden Community Shed's charity number is 1198918. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198918? Search 1198918 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 Saffron Walden Community Shed do? The objects of the CIO are to promote social inclusion for the public benefit of people, resident in Saffron Walden and the surrounding area, by assisting them from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of such people, and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of a social space to meet jointly and undertake and share creative, physical, and social activities. Does Saffron Walden Community Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Saffron Walden Community Shed. 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 Saffron Walden Community Shed? Saffron Walden Community Shed's website is http://swshed.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/1198918).