--- title: "Basingstoke Shed — check charity number 1170481 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basingstoke Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170481. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chineham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basingstoke-shed retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:37.257Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basingstoke Shed is a registered charity (number 1170481) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £3,272 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Basingstoke Shed? Registered charity number 1170481 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chineham Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £3,272 Website [www.basingstokeshed.org.uk](http://www.basingstokeshed.org.uk/) ## What does Basingstoke Shed do? Operating in the Basingstoke area we provide workshop facilities where people can meet to socialise and engage in activities together. ## What causes is Basingstoke Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basingstoke Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basingstoke Shed 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=basingstoke-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.basingstokeshed.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basingstoke Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Basingstoke Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170481) 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 Basingstoke Shed's charity number? Basingstoke Shed's charity number is 1170481. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170481? Search 1170481 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 Basingstoke Shed do? Operating in the Basingstoke area we provide workshop facilities where people can meet to socialise and engage in activities together. Does Basingstoke Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basingstoke Shed. 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 Basingstoke Shed? Basingstoke Shed's website is http://www.basingstokeshed.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/1170481).