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title: "Creative Opportunities for Independence — check charity number 1179874 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Creative Opportunities for Independence a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179874. Education/training charity based in Honiton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/creative-opportunities-for-independence
retrieved: 2026-08-19T17:26:22.175Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Creative Opportunities for Independence is a registered charity (number 1179874) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Creative Opportunities for Independence?

Registered charity number

1179874

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Honiton

Website

[www.cofi-charity.org.uk](http://www.cofi-charity.org.uk/)

## What does Creative Opportunities for Independence do?

Creative Opportunities for Independence works with adults and young people with support needs by using creative activities to develop the life and employment skills needed in order to be able to live independently. It provides regualar day activities, residential activity breaks and social events.

## What causes is Creative Opportunities for Independence registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Creative Opportunities for Independence yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Creative Opportunities for Independence 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 Creative Opportunities for Independence a legitimate charity?

Yes. Creative Opportunities for Independence is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179874) 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 Creative Opportunities for Independence's charity number?

Creative Opportunities for Independence's charity number is 1179874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179874?

Search 1179874 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 Creative Opportunities for Independence do?

Creative Opportunities for Independence works with adults and young people with support needs by using creative activities to develop the life and employment skills needed in order to be able to live independently. It provides regualar day activities, residential activity breaks and social events.

Does Creative Opportunities for Independence have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Creative Opportunities for Independence. 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 Creative Opportunities for Independence?

Creative Opportunities for Independence's website is http://www.cofi-charity.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/1179874).