--- title: "The Pelham CIO — check charity number 1158364 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pelham CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158364. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Holliers Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pelham-cio retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:48:07.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pelham CIO is a registered charity (number 1158364) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £529,565 (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 The Pelham CIO? Registered charity number 1158364 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Holliers Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £529,565 Website [www.thepelham.co.uk](http://www.thepelham.co.uk/) ## What does The Pelham CIO do? The Pelham is a local Christian charity that enriches lives in practical and diverse ways for our community in Sidley, Bexhill. This is through connection, encouragement and opportunities in an era of isolation and great challenge. The Pelhams aims to benefit the community as a Community Hub & Coffee Lounge, through our charitable activities and projects, and by effective partnership working. ## What causes is The Pelham CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pelham CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pelham 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=the-pelham-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thepelham.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pelham CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pelham CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158364) 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 Pelham CIO's charity number? The Pelham CIO's charity number is 1158364. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158364? Search 1158364 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 Pelham CIO do? The Pelham is a local Christian charity that enriches lives in practical and diverse ways for our community in Sidley, Bexhill. This is through connection, encouragement and opportunities in an era of isolation and great challenge. The Pelhams aims to benefit the community as a Community Hub & Coffee Lounge, through our charitable activities and projects, and by effective partnership working. Does The Pelham CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pelham 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 The Pelham CIO? The Pelham CIO's website is http://www.thepelham.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/1158364).