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title: "Chat Cafe C I O — check charity number 1200261 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chat Cafe C I O a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200261. General Charitable Purposes charity based in C/o Community Action Network. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chat-cafe-c-i-o
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:23.170Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chat Cafe C I O is a registered charity (number 1200261) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. 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 Chat Cafe C I O?

Registered charity number

1200261

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

C/o Community Action Network

## What does Chat Cafe C I O do?

Chat Cafe CIO is in its third year of operation. It promotes social inclusion through activities, such as chat tables in local cafes, in venues across Dorset to solve loneliness and social exclusion, building confidence and assisting mental wellbeing among local residents and for wider public benefit.

## What causes is Chat Cafe C I O registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chat Cafe C I O yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chat Cafe C I O 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 Chat Cafe C I O a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chat Cafe C I O is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200261) 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 Chat Cafe C I O's charity number?

Chat Cafe C I O's charity number is 1200261. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1200261?

Search 1200261 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 Chat Cafe C I O do?

Chat Cafe CIO is in its third year of operation. It promotes social inclusion through activities, such as chat tables in local cafes, in venues across Dorset to solve loneliness and social exclusion, building confidence and assisting mental wellbeing among local residents and for wider public benefit.

Does Chat Cafe C I O have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chat Cafe C I O. 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 Chat Cafe C I O?

Chat Cafe C I O 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/1200261).