--- title: "Wheelchair World — check charity number 1175582 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wheelchair World a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175582. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Banbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wheelchair-world retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:50:14.555Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wheelchair World is a registered charity (number 1175582) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other 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 Wheelchair World? Registered charity number 1175582 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Banbury Website [www.wheelchairworld.org](http://www.wheelchairworld.org/) ## What does Wheelchair World do? Wheelchair World is a collection of reviews and information, found through intensive Internet research or submitted directly to Wheelchair World, that help wheelchair users and other Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRMs) to be better informed of the accessibility at their destination of choice and to feel more confident when travelling to, from and around the destination. ## What causes is Wheelchair World registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wheelchair World yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wheelchair World 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=wheelchair-world&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wheelchairworld.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wheelchair World a legitimate charity? Yes. Wheelchair World is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175582) 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 Wheelchair World's charity number? Wheelchair World's charity number is 1175582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175582? Search 1175582 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 Wheelchair World do? Wheelchair World is a collection of reviews and information, found through intensive Internet research or submitted directly to Wheelchair World, that help wheelchair users and other Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRMs) to be better informed of the accessibility at their destination of choice and to feel more confident when travelling to, from and around the destination. Does Wheelchair World have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wheelchair World. 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 Wheelchair World? Wheelchair World's website is http://www.wheelchairworld.org — 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/1175582).