Is Orion Community Impact a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orion Community Impact as a registered charity (number 1213484) 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 Orion Community Impact's charity number?

Orion Community Impact's charity number is 1213484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213484?

Search 1213484 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 Orion Community Impact have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orion Community Impact. 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 Orion Community Impact?

Orion Community Impact's website listed in our register data is http://www.orionedu.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.

What was Orion Community Impact previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Orion Community Impact: Orion Community Foundation.

When was Orion Community Impact registered as a charity?

Orion Community Impact was entered on the register on 2 June 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1213484CIO

Orion Community Impact

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Orion Community Impact is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Orion Community Impact?

Registered charity number: 1213484
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hawkwood Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.orionedu.org.uk

Quick answer

Orion Community Impact (number 1213484) 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 Orion Community Impact do?

For the public benefit, primarily amongst the local communities surrounding Orion Education schools; the advancement of education through the provision of nurseries and childcare; extra-curricular and enrichment activities for children and young people; research and professional development; the relief of financial hardship through the provision of grants and goods.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orion Community Impact

Answers Orion Community Impact 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 Orion Community Impact as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 June 2025
Previous names on the register: Orion Community Foundation
Where it says it operates: Kent · Bexley · Bromley · Greenwich · Lewisham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Orion Community Impact registered for?

Education/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orion Community Impact yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orion Community Impact. 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 Orion Community Impact?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orion Community Impact a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orion Community Impact as a registered charity (number 1213484) 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 Orion Community Impact's charity number?: Orion Community Impact's charity number is 1213484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1213484?: Search 1213484 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 Orion Community Impact do?: For the public benefit, primarily amongst the local communities surrounding Orion Education schools; the advancement of education through the provision of nurseries and childcare; extra-curricular and enrichment activities for children and young people; research and professional development; the relief of financial hardship through the provision of grants and goods.
Does Orion Community Impact have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orion Community Impact. 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 Orion Community Impact?: Orion Community Impact's website listed in our register data is http://www.orionedu.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Orion Community Impact?: The register does not record Orion Community Impact as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Orion Community Impact previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Orion Community Impact: Orion Community Foundation.
When was Orion Community Impact registered as a charity?: Orion Community Impact was entered on the register on 2 June 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.