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title: "Costessey and District Community Shed CIO — check charity number 1213365 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Costessey and District Community Shed CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213365. Recreation charity based in New Costessey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/costessey-and-district-community-shed-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:45:56.884Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Costessey and District Community Shed CIO is a registered charity (number 1213365) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation; 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 Costessey and District Community Shed CIO?

Registered charity number

1213365

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

New Costessey

Website

[www.cdcshed.org.uk](http://www.cdcshed.org.uk/)

## What does Costessey and District Community Shed CIO do?

CDCS operates on the principles of the world-wide shed movement - provision of space for adults to meet for social interaction, carrying out practical tasks, acquiring new practical skills, developing friendships and combating loneliness and isolation

## What causes is Costessey and District Community Shed CIO registered for?

RecreationOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Costessey and District Community Shed CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Costessey and District Community Shed CIO 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 Costessey and District Community Shed CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Costessey and District Community Shed CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213365) 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 Costessey and District Community Shed CIO's charity number?

Costessey and District Community Shed CIO's charity number is 1213365. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213365?

Search 1213365 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 Costessey and District Community Shed CIO do?

CDCS operates on the principles of the world-wide shed movement - provision of space for adults to meet for social interaction, carrying out practical tasks, acquiring new practical skills, developing friendships and combating loneliness and isolation

Does Costessey and District Community Shed CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Costessey and District Community Shed CIO. 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 Costessey and District Community Shed CIO?

Costessey and District Community Shed CIO's website is http://www.cdcshed.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/1213365).