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title: "Centre for Social Development and Research — check charity number 1160559 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Centre for Social Development and Research a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160559. Education/training charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/centre-for-social-development-and-research
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:54:36.868Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Centre for Social Development and Research is a registered charity (number 1160559) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Centre for Social Development and Research?

Registered charity number

1160559

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Sheffield

## What causes is Centre for Social Development and Research registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Centre for Social Development and Research yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Centre for Social Development and Research 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 Centre for Social Development and Research a legitimate charity?

Yes. Centre for Social Development and Research is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160559) 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 Centre for Social Development and Research's charity number?

Centre for Social Development and Research's charity number is 1160559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160559?

Search 1160559 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 Centre for Social Development and Research do?

Centre for Social Development and Research is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Centre for Social Development and Research have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Centre for Social Development and Research. 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 Centre for Social Development and Research?

Centre for Social Development and Research 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/1160559).