--- title: "Swindon Hub CIO — check charity number 1196338 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Swindon Hub CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196338. Recreation charity based in 36 The Parade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/swindon-hub-cio retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:38:01.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Swindon Hub CIO is a registered charity (number 1196338) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £134,858 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Hub CIO? Registered charity number 1196338 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 36 The Parade Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £134,858 Website [www.swindonhub.org.uk](http://www.swindonhub.org.uk/) ## What does Swindon Hub CIO do? The hub will offer space for meetings, workshops, self-help and skills development, providing community groups a safe, inexpensive and accessible place to run activities and develop their services.The hub will also be a base for surplus food distribution and host a weekly free cafe as well as other activities that reach out to marginalised groups in the town. ## What causes is Swindon Hub CIO registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Swindon Hub CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Swindon Hub 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=swindon-hub-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.swindonhub.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Swindon Hub CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Swindon Hub CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196338) 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 Hub CIO's charity number? Swindon Hub CIO's charity number is 1196338. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196338? Search 1196338 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 Hub CIO do? The hub will offer space for meetings, workshops, self-help and skills development, providing community groups a safe, inexpensive and accessible place to run activities and develop their services.The hub will also be a base for surplus food distribution and host a weekly free cafe as well as other activities that reach out to marginalised groups in the town. Does Swindon Hub CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swindon Hub 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 Swindon Hub CIO? Swindon Hub CIO's website is http://www.swindonhub.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/1196338).