--- title: "South West International Development Network — check charity number 1173320 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South West International Development Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173320. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Old Chapel. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-west-international-development-network retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:01:09.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South West International Development Network is a registered charity (number 1173320) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £46,910 (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 South West International Development Network? Registered charity number 1173320 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Old Chapel Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £46,910 Website [www.swidn.org.uk](http://www.swidn.org.uk/) ## What does South West International Development Network do? With the shared goal and desire to see an end to global poverty, SWIDN plays an active role supporting the charitable and voluntary organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty in any part of the world by providing them with advice, information and training and services to enable them to pursue their charitable purposes and improve the efficiency and management of their resources. ## What causes is South West International Development Network registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South West International Development Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South West International Development Network 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=south-west-international-development-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.swidn.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South West International Development Network a legitimate charity? Yes. South West International Development Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173320) 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 South West International Development Network's charity number? South West International Development Network's charity number is 1173320. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173320? Search 1173320 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 South West International Development Network do? With the shared goal and desire to see an end to global poverty, SWIDN plays an active role supporting the charitable and voluntary organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty in any part of the world by providing them with advice, information and training and services to enable them to pursue their charitable purposes and improve the efficiency and management of their resources. Does South West International Development Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South West International Development Network. 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 South West International Development Network? South West International Development Network's website is http://www.swidn.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/1173320).