Is Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre as a registered charity (number 284975) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre's charity number?

Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre's charity number is 284975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 284975?

Search 284975 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.

Does Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre?

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Registered charity · No. 284975

Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre

Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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Quick answer

Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre is listed as a registered charity (number 284975) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £279,111 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre?

Registered charity number: 284975
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Opportunity Centre
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £279,111
Website: www.fodopportunitycentre.org

What does Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre do?

The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre has been running since 1982 and provides Care and Early Years Foundation Stage support for all children from birth to 5 years.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre as a registered charity (number 284975) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre's charity number?: Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre's charity number is 284975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 284975?: Search 284975 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 Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre do?: The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre has been running since 1982 and provides Care and Early Years Foundation Stage support for all children from birth to 5 years.
Does Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre. 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 Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre?: Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.fodopportunitycentre.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.