--- title: "Sowood Pre-School and Community Association — check charity number 1166047 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sowood Pre-School and Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166047. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stainland Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sowood-pre-school-and-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:10:31.060Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sowood Pre-School and Community Association is a registered charity (number 1166047) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £110,214 (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 Sowood Pre-School and Community Association? Registered charity number 1166047 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stainland Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £110,214 Website [sowoodpreschool.org](http://sowoodpreschool.org/) ## What does Sowood Pre-School and Community Association do? We provide quality Early Years Education and childcare for 2 to 5 year olds ## What causes is Sowood Pre-School and Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sowood Pre-School and Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sowood Pre-School and Community Association 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=sowood-pre-school-and-community-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://sowoodpreschool.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sowood Pre-School and Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Sowood Pre-School and Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166047) 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 Sowood Pre-School and Community Association's charity number? Sowood Pre-School and Community Association's charity number is 1166047. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166047? Search 1166047 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 Sowood Pre-School and Community Association do? We provide quality Early Years Education and childcare for 2 to 5 year olds Does Sowood Pre-School and Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sowood Pre-School and Community Association. 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 Sowood Pre-School and Community Association? Sowood Pre-School and Community Association's website is http://sowoodpreschool.org/ — 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/1166047).