Is Muse CIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Muse CIO as a registered charity (number 1212182) 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 Muse CIO's charity number?

Muse CIO's charity number is 1212182. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212182?

Search 1212182 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 Muse CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Muse CIO. 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 Muse CIO?

Muse CIO's website listed in our register data is http://musecio.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.

What was Muse CIO previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Muse CIO: Muse Sw (Msw) CIC.

When was Muse CIO registered as a charity?

Muse CIO was entered on the register on 17 February 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1212182CIO

Muse CIO

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Muse CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Muse CIO? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Muse CIO?

Registered charity number: 1212182
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Close
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: musecio.org

Quick answer

Muse CIO (number 1212182) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Muse CIO do?

Community projects in the UK, to support people who might otherwise be social excluded. Projects cover a wide range of activities from regular community hubs offering ESOL, exercise, crafts, cooking, sewing, IT upskilling and information sign posting, to festivals of culture and cuisine and creative workshops in schools and in the community spaces

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Muse CIO

Answers Muse CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Muse CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 February 2025
Previous names on the register: Muse Sw (Msw) CIC
Where it says it operates: Bath and North East Somerset · Swindon · Throughout London · Hampshire · Wiltshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Muse CIO registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Muse CIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Muse CIO. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Muse CIO?

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 · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Muse CIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Muse CIO as a registered charity (number 1212182) 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 Muse CIO's charity number?: Muse CIO's charity number is 1212182. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1212182?: Search 1212182 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 Muse CIO do?: Community projects in the UK, to support people who might otherwise be social excluded. Projects cover a wide range of activities from regular community hubs offering ESOL, exercise, crafts, cooking, sewing, IT upskilling and information sign posting, to festivals of culture and cuisine and creative workshops in schools and in the community spaces
Does Muse CIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Muse CIO. 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 Muse CIO?: Muse CIO's website listed in our register data is http://musecio.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Muse CIO?: The register does not record Muse CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Muse CIO previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Muse CIO: Muse Sw (Msw) CIC.
When was Muse CIO registered as a charity?: Muse CIO was entered on the register on 17 February 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.