--- title: "Connecting Communities — check charity number 1187208 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Connecting Communities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187208. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Swindon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/connecting-communities retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:52:13.751Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Connecting Communities is a registered charity (number 1187208) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £43,170 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Connecting Communities? Registered charity number 1187208 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Swindon Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £43,170 ## What does Connecting Communities do? Connecting Communities is a non-profit charity which promotes social inclusion and provides social relief to people in the local Swindon Community. We carry out this mission through events that celebrate diversity and fundraisers that engage and mobilise different racial and religious groups. We aim to work with local charities where possible to maximise our impact. ## What causes is Connecting Communities registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Connecting Communities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Connecting Communities 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=connecting-communities&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Connecting Communities a legitimate charity? Yes. Connecting Communities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187208) 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 Connecting Communities's charity number? Connecting Communities's charity number is 1187208. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187208? Search 1187208 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 Connecting Communities do? Connecting Communities is a non-profit charity which promotes social inclusion and provides social relief to people in the local Swindon Community. We carry out this mission through events that celebrate diversity and fundraisers that engage and mobilise different racial and religious groups. We aim to work with local charities where possible to maximise our impact. Does Connecting Communities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Connecting Communities. 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 Connecting Communities? Connecting Communities 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/1187208).