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title: "Action on CIO — check charity number 1164287 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Action on CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164287. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Fiveways Workshops. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/action-on-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:50:31.742Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Action on CIO is a registered charity (number 1164287) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Action on CIO?

Registered charity number

1164287

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Fiveways Workshops

Website

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

## What does Action on CIO do?

We Help people facing financial hardship

## What causes is Action on CIO registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Action on CIO yet?

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

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.actionon.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Action on CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Action on CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164287) 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 Action on CIO's charity number?

Action on CIO's charity number is 1164287. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1164287?

Search 1164287 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 Action on CIO do?

We Help people facing financial hardship

Does Action on CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action on 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 Action on CIO?

Action on CIO's website is http://www.actionon.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/1164287).