--- title: "Community Growth Initiative — check charity number 1165507 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community Growth Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165507. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stockport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-growth-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:43:56.788Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community Growth Initiative is a registered charity (number 1165507) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £14,254 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Community Growth Initiative? Registered charity number 1165507 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stockport Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £14,254 Website [www.community-growth.com](http://www.community-growth.com/) ## What does Community Growth Initiative do? Trustees have been engaged in an advisory roll to assistant participants in setting up business, managing record keeping. ## What causes is Community Growth Initiative registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Growth Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Growth Initiative 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=community-growth-initiative&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.community-growth.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community Growth Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. Community Growth Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165507) 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 Community Growth Initiative's charity number? Community Growth Initiative's charity number is 1165507. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165507? Search 1165507 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 Community Growth Initiative do? Trustees have been engaged in an advisory roll to assistant participants in setting up business, managing record keeping. Does Community Growth Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Growth Initiative. 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 Community Growth Initiative? Community Growth Initiative's website is http://www.community-growth.com — 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/1165507).