--- title: "Woburn 1986 — check charity number 1162243 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Woburn 1986 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162243. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Woburn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/woburn-1986 retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:02:30.438Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Woburn 1986 is a registered charity (number 1162243) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £168,317 (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 Woburn 1986? Registered charity number 1162243 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Woburn Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £168,317 ## What does Woburn 1986 do? To benefit general charitable purposes including the relief of poor pensioners by the provision and maintenance of housing including the Charity's seventeen freehold almshouses known as Staunton House in Bedfordshire ## What causes is Woburn 1986 registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Woburn 1986 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Woburn 1986 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=woburn-1986&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Woburn 1986 a legitimate charity? Yes. Woburn 1986 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162243) 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 Woburn 1986's charity number? Woburn 1986's charity number is 1162243. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162243? Search 1162243 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 Woburn 1986 do? To benefit general charitable purposes including the relief of poor pensioners by the provision and maintenance of housing including the Charity's seventeen freehold almshouses known as Staunton House in Bedfordshire Does Woburn 1986 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woburn 1986. 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 Woburn 1986? Woburn 1986 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/1162243).