--- title: "The Lightwave Community CIO.o. — check charity number 1193242 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lightwave Community CIO.o. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193242. Religious Activities charity based in 4 Cutler Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lightwave-community-cio-o retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:57:49.138Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lightwave Community CIO.o. is a registered charity (number 1193242) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £378,419 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Lightwave Community CIO.o.? Registered charity number 1193242 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 4 Cutler Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £378,419 Website [www.lightwave.community](http://www.lightwave.community/) ## What does The Lightwave Community CIO.o. do? Advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and teachings of the Church of England within the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich by through missional groups called Lightwave Groups, supported by Rural Hub Churches ## What causes is The Lightwave Community CIO.o. registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lightwave Community CIO.o. yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lightwave Community CIO.o. 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=the-lightwave-community-cio-o&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lightwave.community/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lightwave Community CIO.o. a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lightwave Community CIO.o. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193242) 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 The Lightwave Community CIO.o.'s charity number? The Lightwave Community CIO.o.'s charity number is 1193242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193242? Search 1193242 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 The Lightwave Community CIO.o. do? Advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and teachings of the Church of England within the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich by through missional groups called Lightwave Groups, supported by Rural Hub Churches Does The Lightwave Community CIO.o. have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lightwave Community CIO.o.. 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 The Lightwave Community CIO.o.? The Lightwave Community CIO.o.'s website is http://www.lightwave.community — 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/1193242).