--- title: "Sound Vision CIO — check charity number 1172980 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sound Vision CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172980. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Old Surgery. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sound-vision-cio retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:10:28.958Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sound Vision CIO is a registered charity (number 1172980) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £89,615 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Sound Vision CIO? Registered charity number 1172980 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Old Surgery Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £89,615 Website [soundvision.charity](https://soundvision.charity/) ## What does Sound Vision CIO do? We empower individuals and communities through personal development, education, creativity and communications. Through training, we offer solutions to a lack of opportunities, loneliness, isolation, and regional disparity. Our skills-based learning programmes are inclusive, supporting neurodiversity, learning disabilities, mental health challenges and those seeking employment. ## What causes is Sound Vision CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sound Vision CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sound Vision 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=sound-vision-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://soundvision.charity/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sound Vision CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Sound Vision CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172980) 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 Sound Vision CIO's charity number? Sound Vision CIO's charity number is 1172980. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172980? Search 1172980 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 Sound Vision CIO do? We empower individuals and communities through personal development, education, creativity and communications. Through training, we offer solutions to a lack of opportunities, loneliness, isolation, and regional disparity. Our skills-based learning programmes are inclusive, supporting neurodiversity, learning disabilities, mental health challenges and those seeking employment. Does Sound Vision CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sound Vision 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 Sound Vision CIO? Sound Vision CIO's website is https://soundvision.charity/ — 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/1172980).