--- title: "The Sherwood Foundation CIO — check charity number 1176311 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sherwood Foundation CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176311. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sherwood-foundation-cio retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:39:16.591Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sherwood Foundation CIO is a registered charity (number 1176311) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £8,218 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Sherwood Foundation CIO? Registered charity number 1176311 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £8,218 ## What does The Sherwood Foundation CIO do? To advance education primarily but not exclusively to Judaism and the Jewish faith by way of grants, bursaries and endowments. To advance education by assisting in the funding and establishment of apprenticeships to teach the skills (such as polishing and cutting gems) necessary to prepare apprentices for work in the jewellery industry. ## What causes is The Sherwood Foundation CIO registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sherwood Foundation CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sherwood Foundation 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-sherwood-foundation-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sherwood Foundation CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sherwood Foundation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176311) 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 Sherwood Foundation CIO's charity number? The Sherwood Foundation CIO's charity number is 1176311. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176311? Search 1176311 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 Sherwood Foundation CIO do? To advance education primarily but not exclusively to Judaism and the Jewish faith by way of grants, bursaries and endowments. To advance education by assisting in the funding and establishment of apprenticeships to teach the skills (such as polishing and cutting gems) necessary to prepare apprentices for work in the jewellery industry. Does The Sherwood Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sherwood Foundation 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 Sherwood Foundation CIO? The Sherwood Foundation CIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1176311).