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title: "Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) — check charity number 1166931 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166931. Education/training charity based in Berkeley Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/worcester-municipal-charities-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:14:10.425Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1166931) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £1,433,396 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1166931

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Berkeley Court

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£1,433,396

Website

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

## What does Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) do?

Helping Worcester City people in financial need by providing grants of essential items or services not provided for by the state. Assisting organisations who help Worcester City people in need. Provision of affordable social housing in Worcester City. The promotion of Education to those in need from the City of Worcester the Parishes of Powick, Bransford, Rushwick and the Ancient Parish of Leigh.

## What causes is Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Worcester Municipal Charities (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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166931) 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 Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO)'s charity number?

Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO)'s charity number is 1166931. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1166931?

Search 1166931 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 Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) do?

Helping Worcester City people in financial need by providing grants of essential items or services not provided for by the state. Assisting organisations who help Worcester City people in need. Provision of affordable social housing in Worcester City. The promotion of Education to those in need from the City of Worcester the Parishes of Powick, Bransford, Rushwick and the Ancient Parish of Leigh.

Does Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Worcester Municipal Charities (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 Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO)?

Worcester Municipal Charities (CIO)'s website is http://www.wmcharities.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/1166931).