--- title: "Headington Action — charity 1170517" description: "Headington Action (charity 1170517). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/headington-action retrieved: 2026-09-22T15:42:24.327Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Headington Action is listed as a registered charity (number 1170517) 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: general charitable purposes; education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £11,761 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Headington Action? Registered charity number 1170517 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Headington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £11,761 Website [www.headingtonaction.org](http://www.headingtonaction.org/) ## What does Headington Action do? Within the Headington Neighbourhood Plan area we:Manage the weekly Headingon Market and recycle the profits into community projectsProvide grants to local groupsPlan and manage the annual Headington FestivalSponsor the Headington Neighbourhood Plan and associated Transport and Planning GroupsWork jointly with local partners/stakeholders to promote Headington ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Headington Action registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Headington Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Headington Action 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Headington Action? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=headington-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.headingtonaction.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Headington Action a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Headington Action as a registered charity (number 1170517) 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 Headington Action's charity number? Headington Action's charity number is 1170517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170517? Search 1170517 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 Headington Action do? Within the Headington Neighbourhood Plan area we:Manage the weekly Headingon Market and recycle the profits into community projectsProvide grants to local groupsPlan and manage the annual Headington FestivalSponsor the Headington Neighbourhood Plan and associated Transport and Planning GroupsWork jointly with local partners/stakeholders to promote Headington Does Headington Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Headington Action. 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 Headington Action? Headington Action's website listed in our register data is http://www.headingtonaction.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 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1170517&subId=0).