--- title: "Headway Swindon and District — charity 1021036" description: "Headway Swindon and District (charity 1021036). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/headway-swindon-and-district retrieved: 2026-09-22T15:47:27.669Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Headway Swindon and District is listed as a registered charity (number 1021036) 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: disability. Its latest reported income was £393,709 (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 Headway Swindon and District? Registered charity number 1021036 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact locality (not service coverage) Avocet House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £393,709 Website [www.headwayswindon.org.uk](http://www.headwayswindon.org.uk/) ## What does Headway Swindon and District do? The charity provides advice and support to the adult survivors of acquired and traumatic brain injury, their families and carers. The charity runs a headway house which as well as providing a safe meeting place also provides facilities for improving social and educational skills. Through cognitive exercises, games, projects, discussion, art and music, headway helps clients rediscover skills they e ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Headway Swindon and District registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Headway Swindon and District yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Headway Swindon and District 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 Headway Swindon and District? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=headway-swindon-and-district&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.headwayswindon.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Headway Swindon and District a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Headway Swindon and District as a registered charity (number 1021036) 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 Headway Swindon and District's charity number? Headway Swindon and District's charity number is 1021036. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1021036? Search 1021036 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 Headway Swindon and District do? The charity provides advice and support to the adult survivors of acquired and traumatic brain injury, their families and carers. The charity runs a headway house which as well as providing a safe meeting place also provides facilities for improving social and educational skills. Through cognitive exercises, games, projects, discussion, art and music, headway helps clients rediscover skills they e Does Headway Swindon and District have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Headway Swindon and District. 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 Headway Swindon and District? Headway Swindon and District's website listed in our register data is http://www.headwayswindon.org.uk. 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=1021036&subId=0).