--- title: "Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO — check charity number 1217138 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217138. Education/training charity based in Bournemouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/soroptimist-international-of-bournemouth-cio retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:17:31.311Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO is a registered charity (number 1217138) 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 Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO? Registered charity number 1217138 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bournemouth Website [sigbi.org/bournemouth](https://sigbi.org/bournemouth/) ## What does Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO do? The aims of Soroptimists are to educate, empower and enable women and girls. We meet monthly at the West Hants Club with speakers from local charities which we then support. We run a STEM Challenge to encourage local girls to take up science and an Art Exhibition to raise awareness of gender based violence. We support the food bank, refuge and LendWithCare as well as recycling plastics. ## What causes is Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Soroptimist International of Bournemouth 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) ## 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=soroptimist-international-of-bournemouth-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://sigbi.org/bournemouth/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217138) 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 Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO's charity number? Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO's charity number is 1217138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217138? Search 1217138 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 Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO do? The aims of Soroptimists are to educate, empower and enable women and girls. We meet monthly at the West Hants Club with speakers from local charities which we then support. We run a STEM Challenge to encourage local girls to take up science and an Art Exhibition to raise awareness of gender based violence. We support the food bank, refuge and LendWithCare as well as recycling plastics. Does Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Soroptimist International of Bournemouth 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 Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO? Soroptimist International of Bournemouth CIO's website is https://sigbi.org/bournemouth/ — 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/1217138).