--- title: "Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) — check charity number 1218197 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218197. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Wicklesham Lodge Farm. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cogs-counselling-offering-growth-and-support retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:03:50.627Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) is a registered charity (number 1218197) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support)? Registered charity number 1218197 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wicklesham Lodge Farm ## What does Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) do? COGS provides, confidential counselling and emotional wellbeing support for people in Faringdon and surrounding communities. We deliver one-to-one counselling, early intervention and preventative wellbeing programmes, working with schools, GP practices and community organisations to improve mental health and emotional resilience. ## What causes is Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) 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=cogs-counselling-offering-growth-and-support&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) a legitimate charity? Yes. Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218197) 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 Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support)'s charity number? Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support)'s charity number is 1218197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218197? Search 1218197 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 Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) do? COGS provides, confidential counselling and emotional wellbeing support for people in Faringdon and surrounding communities. We deliver one-to-one counselling, early intervention and preventative wellbeing programmes, working with schools, GP practices and community organisations to improve mental health and emotional resilience. Does Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support). 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 Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support)? Cogs (Counselling Offering Growth and Support) 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/1218197).