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title: "Wavensmere Foundation CIO — check charity number 1196856 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wavensmere Foundation CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196856. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Edgbaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wavensmere-foundation-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:52:41.663Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wavensmere Foundation CIO is a registered charity (number 1196856) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Wavensmere Foundation CIO?

Registered charity number

1196856

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Edgbaston

## What does Wavensmere Foundation CIO do?

Wavensmere Foundation supports raising awareness for charitable causes local to the developments of Wavensmere Homes.

## What causes is Wavensmere Foundation CIO registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wavensmere Foundation CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wavensmere 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wavensmere Foundation CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wavensmere Foundation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196856) 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 Wavensmere Foundation CIO's charity number?

Wavensmere Foundation CIO's charity number is 1196856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196856?

Search 1196856 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 Wavensmere Foundation CIO do?

Wavensmere Foundation supports raising awareness for charitable causes local to the developments of Wavensmere Homes.

Does Wavensmere Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wavensmere 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 Wavensmere Foundation CIO?

Wavensmere 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/1196856).