--- title: "Chartered Institute of Fundraising — check charity number 1188764 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chartered Institute of Fundraising a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188764. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 82 Tanner Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chartered-institute-of-fundraising retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:07:45.081Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chartered Institute of Fundraising is a registered charity (number 1188764) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,837,968 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Chartered Institute of Fundraising? Registered charity number 1188764 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 82 Tanner Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,837,968 Website [www.ciof.org.uk](http://www.ciof.org.uk/) ## What does Chartered Institute of Fundraising do? Our vision is excellent fundraising for a better world. We support fundraisers through leadership and representation; best practice and compliance; education and networking; and we champion and promote fundraising as a career choice. We are also a charity, and we support charities and public benefit organisations in connecting donors and supporters with the causes they care passionately about. ## What causes is Chartered Institute of Fundraising registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chartered Institute of Fundraising yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chartered Institute of Fundraising 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=chartered-institute-of-fundraising&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ciof.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chartered Institute of Fundraising a legitimate charity? Yes. Chartered Institute of Fundraising is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188764) 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 Chartered Institute of Fundraising's charity number? Chartered Institute of Fundraising's charity number is 1188764. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188764? Search 1188764 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 Chartered Institute of Fundraising do? Our vision is excellent fundraising for a better world. We support fundraisers through leadership and representation; best practice and compliance; education and networking; and we champion and promote fundraising as a career choice. We are also a charity, and we support charities and public benefit organisations in connecting donors and supporters with the causes they care passionately about. Does Chartered Institute of Fundraising have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chartered Institute of Fundraising. 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 Chartered Institute of Fundraising? Chartered Institute of Fundraising's website is http://www.ciof.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/1188764).