--- title: "Staged CIO — check charity number 1197974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Staged CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197974. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brown Lees. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/staged-cio retrieved: 2026-08-25T20:48:19.841Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Staged CIO is a registered charity (number 1197974) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £19,186 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Staged CIO? Registered charity number 1197974 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Brown Lees Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,186 Website [www.stagedcio.co.uk](http://www.stagedcio.co.uk/) ## What does Staged CIO do? To advance education in performance arts for public benefit, by providing support and activities which develop skills in theatre studies, for people of all ages, backgrounds and economic circumstances, in Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding areas. ## What causes is Staged CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Staged CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Staged 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=staged-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stagedcio.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Staged CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Staged CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197974) 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 Staged CIO's charity number? Staged CIO's charity number is 1197974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197974? Search 1197974 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 Staged CIO do? To advance education in performance arts for public benefit, by providing support and activities which develop skills in theatre studies, for people of all ages, backgrounds and economic circumstances, in Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding areas. Does Staged CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Staged 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 Staged CIO? Staged CIO's website is http://www.stagedcio.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/1197974).