--- title: "Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO — check charity number 1173860 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173860. Recreation charity based in The Old Monastry. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-s-stortford-community-centres-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:09:12.529Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO is a registered charity (number 1173860) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £154,989 (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 Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO? Registered charity number 1173860 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Old Monastry Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £154,989 ## What does Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO do? Provides buildings for hire by the general public and local activity groups i.e. playschools, exercise classes, dance classes, language classes, youth club, church groups, etc. ## What causes is Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop's Stortford Community Centres 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. 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=bishop-s-stortford-community-centres-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173860) 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 Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO's charity number? Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO's charity number is 1173860. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173860? Search 1173860 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 Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO do? Provides buildings for hire by the general public and local activity groups i.e. playschools, exercise classes, dance classes, language classes, youth club, church groups, etc. Does Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop's Stortford Community Centres 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 Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO? Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO 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/1173860).