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title: "Woodlands (CIO) — check charity number 1197461 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Woodlands (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197461. Education/training charity based in Stowmarket. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/woodlands-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:00:10.227Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Woodlands (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1197461) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £260,000 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Woodlands (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1197461

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Stowmarket

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£260,000

Website

[www.woodlandspreschool.org.uk](http://www.woodlandspreschool.org.uk/)

## What does Woodlands (CIO) do?

The Charity provides childcare

## What causes is Woodlands (CIO) registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Woodlands (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Woodlands (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 Woodlands (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Woodlands (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197461) 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 Woodlands (CIO)'s charity number?

Woodlands (CIO)'s charity number is 1197461. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197461?

Search 1197461 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 Woodlands (CIO) do?

The Charity provides childcare

Does Woodlands (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woodlands (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 Woodlands (CIO)?

Woodlands (CIO)'s website is http://www.woodlandspreschool.org.uk — 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/1197461).