--- title: "Southern Electric Group CIO — check charity number 1102973 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southern Electric Group CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1102973. Education/training charity based in Southampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southern-electric-group-cio retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:04:52.370Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southern Electric Group CIO is a registered charity (number 1102973) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11,311 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Southern Electric Group CIO? Registered charity number 1102973 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Southampton Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £11,311 Website [www.southernelectric.org.uk](http://www.southernelectric.org.uk/) ## What does Southern Electric Group CIO do? The preservation of railway equipment and the organisation of railway - orientated activities for public exhibition, education and pleasure ## What causes is Southern Electric Group CIO registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southern Electric Group CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southern Electric Group 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=southern-electric-group-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southernelectric.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southern Electric Group CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Southern Electric Group CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1102973) 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 Southern Electric Group CIO's charity number? Southern Electric Group CIO's charity number is 1102973. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1102973? Search 1102973 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 Southern Electric Group CIO do? The preservation of railway equipment and the organisation of railway - orientated activities for public exhibition, education and pleasure Does Southern Electric Group CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southern Electric Group 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 Southern Electric Group CIO? Southern Electric Group CIO's website is http://www.southernelectric.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/1102973).