--- title: "Waterloo Community Gardens — check charity number 1175609 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Waterloo Community Gardens a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175609. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Great Oxendon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waterloo-community-gardens retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:56:34.336Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Waterloo Community Gardens is a registered charity (number 1175609) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,156 (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 Waterloo Community Gardens? Registered charity number 1175609 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Great Oxendon Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,156 ## What does Waterloo Community Gardens do? The Community Garden provides opportunities for the people of all ages and abilities in the area to learn about and take part in growing vegetables and fruit in an environmentally friendly way. There are events and workshops taking place all through the year (such as pruning, making compost at home, sowing and planting vegetables), as well as the chance to become a regular volunteer, ## What causes is Waterloo Community Gardens registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waterloo Community Gardens yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waterloo Community Gardens 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=waterloo-community-gardens&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Waterloo Community Gardens a legitimate charity? Yes. Waterloo Community Gardens is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175609) 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 Waterloo Community Gardens's charity number? Waterloo Community Gardens's charity number is 1175609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175609? Search 1175609 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 Waterloo Community Gardens do? The Community Garden provides opportunities for the people of all ages and abilities in the area to learn about and take part in growing vegetables and fruit in an environmentally friendly way. There are events and workshops taking place all through the year (such as pruning, making compost at home, sowing and planting vegetables), as well as the chance to become a regular volunteer, Does Waterloo Community Gardens have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterloo Community Gardens. 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 Waterloo Community Gardens? Waterloo Community Gardens 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/1175609).