--- title: "Sporting Way CIO — check charity number 1211077 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sporting Way CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211077. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 45 Albemarle Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sporting-way-cio retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:19:17.681Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sporting Way CIO is a registered charity (number 1211077) 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; amateur sport. 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 Sporting Way CIO? Registered charity number 1211077 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 45 Albemarle Road Website [www.sportingway.co.uk](http://www.sportingway.co.uk/) ## What does Sporting Way CIO do? Sporting Way provides activities and projects for children and young people, through the use of sport and play to educate, engage and facilitate an environment that allows them to develop positively. We run afterschool clubs, holiday provisions, projects designed to address inequality of access and opportunity. ## What causes is Sporting Way CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sporting Way CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sporting Way 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=sporting-way-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sportingway.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sporting Way CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Sporting Way CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211077) 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 Sporting Way CIO's charity number? Sporting Way CIO's charity number is 1211077. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1211077? Search 1211077 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 Sporting Way CIO do? Sporting Way provides activities and projects for children and young people, through the use of sport and play to educate, engage and facilitate an environment that allows them to develop positively. We run afterschool clubs, holiday provisions, projects designed to address inequality of access and opportunity. Does Sporting Way CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sporting Way 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 Sporting Way CIO? Sporting Way CIO's website is http://www.sportingway.co.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/1211077).