--- title: "Swindon Hardship Fund — check charity number 1190979 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Swindon Hardship Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190979. Disability charity based in Old Town. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/swindon-hardship-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:38:48.526Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Swindon Hardship Fund is a registered charity (number 1190979) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £14,862 (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 Swindon Hardship Fund? Registered charity number 1190979 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Old Town Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,862 Website [swindonhardshipfund.org.uk](http://swindonhardshipfund.org.uk/) ## What does Swindon Hardship Fund do? We make small cash grants to people living in Swindon, when needed within a few days, through trusted organisations- local partner organisations, that are engaged in supporting people struggling to meet the basic needs of living. ## What causes is Swindon Hardship Fund registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Swindon Hardship Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Swindon Hardship Fund 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=swindon-hardship-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://swindonhardshipfund.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Swindon Hardship Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Swindon Hardship Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190979) 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 Swindon Hardship Fund's charity number? Swindon Hardship Fund's charity number is 1190979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190979? Search 1190979 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 Swindon Hardship Fund do? We make small cash grants to people living in Swindon, when needed within a few days, through trusted organisations- local partner organisations, that are engaged in supporting people struggling to meet the basic needs of living. Does Swindon Hardship Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swindon Hardship Fund. 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 Swindon Hardship Fund? Swindon Hardship Fund's website is http://swindonhardshipfund.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/1190979).