--- title: "The Watford Gurdwara — check charity number 1205696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Watford Gurdwara a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205696. Religious Activities charity based in Watford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-watford-gurdwara retrieved: 2026-08-28T14:01:27.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Watford Gurdwara is a registered charity (number 1205696) 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 £126,658 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Watford Gurdwara? Registered charity number 1205696 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Watford Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £126,658 ## What causes is The Watford Gurdwara registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Watford Gurdwara yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Watford Gurdwara 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-watford-gurdwara&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Watford Gurdwara a legitimate charity? Yes. The Watford Gurdwara is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205696) 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 Watford Gurdwara's charity number? The Watford Gurdwara's charity number is 1205696. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205696? Search 1205696 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 Watford Gurdwara do? The Watford Gurdwara is registered with the Charity Commission for: religious activities. See its official register entry for full details. Does The Watford Gurdwara have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Watford Gurdwara. 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 Watford Gurdwara? The Watford Gurdwara 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/1205696).