--- title: "Irvine Road Community Orchard — charity 1183649" description: "Irvine Road Community Orchard (charity 1183649). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/irvine-road-community-orchard retrieved: 2026-09-21T13:15:40.181Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Irvine Road Community Orchard is listed as a registered charity (number 1183649) 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: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £2,709 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Irvine Road Community Orchard? Registered charity number 1183649 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Colchester Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,709 Website [www.irara.org.uk](http://www.irara.org.uk/) ## What does Irvine Road Community Orchard do? The purpose of establishing the charity is to restore, manage, promote and celebrate this ancient orchard and its wildlife for the public benefit. Our aim is to engage the community in achieving that aim and to rely on voluntary contributions and other fundraising efforts to fund our activities including site management, education, community engagement, fruit harvesting, communication. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Irvine Road Community Orchard registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Irvine Road Community Orchard yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Irvine Road Community Orchard 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 Irvine Road Community Orchard? - 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=irvine-road-community-orchard&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.irara.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Irvine Road Community Orchard a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Irvine Road Community Orchard as a registered charity (number 1183649) 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 Irvine Road Community Orchard's charity number? Irvine Road Community Orchard's charity number is 1183649. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183649? Search 1183649 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 Irvine Road Community Orchard do? The purpose of establishing the charity is to restore, manage, promote and celebrate this ancient orchard and its wildlife for the public benefit. Our aim is to engage the community in achieving that aim and to rely on voluntary contributions and other fundraising efforts to fund our activities including site management, education, community engagement, fruit harvesting, communication. Does Irvine Road Community Orchard have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Irvine Road Community Orchard. 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 Irvine Road Community Orchard? Irvine Road Community Orchard's website listed in our register data is http://www.irara.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=1183649&subId=0).