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title: "Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO — check charity number 1185820 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185820. Education/training charity based in Colchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/centre-preschool-colchester-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:57:43.182Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO is a registered charity (number 1185820) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £137,571 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO?

Registered charity number

1185820

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Colchester

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£137,571

Website

[centrepreschool.co.uk](http://centrepreschool.co.uk/)

## What does Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO do?

Preschool run by trustees

## What causes is Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Centre Preschool (Colchester) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185820) 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 Preschool (Colchester) CIO's charity number?

Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO's charity number is 1185820. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1185820?

Search 1185820 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 Preschool (Colchester) CIO do?

Preschool run by trustees

Does Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Centre Preschool (Colchester) 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 Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO?

Centre Preschool (Colchester) CIO's website is http://centrepreschool.co.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/1185820).