--- title: "Sowing Roots — check charity number 1201617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sowing Roots a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201617. Education/training charity based in Macclesfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sowing-roots retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:07:06.426Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sowing Roots is a registered charity (number 1201617) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £19,961 (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 Sowing Roots? Registered charity number 1201617 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Macclesfield Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,961 Website [sowingroots.org.uk](http://sowingroots.org.uk/) ## What does Sowing Roots do? To advance the Christian religion in East Cheshire for the benefit of the public through the provisions of lessons and workshops in schools and in such other ways as the trustees consider fit. ## What causes is Sowing Roots registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sowing Roots yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sowing Roots 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=sowing-roots&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://sowingroots.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sowing Roots a legitimate charity? Yes. Sowing Roots is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201617) 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 Sowing Roots's charity number? Sowing Roots's charity number is 1201617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201617? Search 1201617 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 Sowing Roots do? To advance the Christian religion in East Cheshire for the benefit of the public through the provisions of lessons and workshops in schools and in such other ways as the trustees consider fit. Does Sowing Roots have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sowing Roots. 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 Sowing Roots? Sowing Roots's website is http://sowingroots.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/1201617).