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Registered charity · No. 1175932CIO

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# Physionet Foundation CIO

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Physionet Foundation CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Physionet Foundation CIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£162,820

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£164,004

Registered charity number

1175932

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Horsefair

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.physionet.org.uk](http://www.physionet.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Physionet Foundation CIO (number 1175932) 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 Physionet Foundation CIO do?

The collection and restoration of unwanted wheelchairs and other disability equipment that would otherwise go to landfill and the dispatch thereof to developing countries for the use of appropiate people who would otherwise be uable to obtain such equipment.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Physionet Foundation CIO

Answers Physionet Foundation CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 records Physionet Foundation CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

Physionet Foundation CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

27 November 2017

Where it says it operates

Mexico · Moldova · Trinidad and Tobago · Ecuador · Ethiopia · Lesotho · Rwanda · Tanzania

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities.

**Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities.

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 Physionet Foundation CIO registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Physionet Foundation CIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Physionet Foundation 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.
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## What should you check before donating to Physionet Foundation 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Physionet Foundation CIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Physionet Foundation CIO as a registered charity (number 1175932) 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 Physionet Foundation CIO's charity number?

Physionet Foundation CIO's charity number is 1175932. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1175932?

Search 1175932 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 Physionet Foundation CIO do?

The collection and restoration of unwanted wheelchairs and other disability equipment that would otherwise go to landfill and the dispatch thereof to developing countries for the use of appropiate people who would otherwise be uable to obtain such equipment.

Does Physionet Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Physionet Foundation 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 Physionet Foundation CIO?

Physionet Foundation CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.physionet.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 Physionet Foundation CIO?

The register records Physionet Foundation CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.

Are Physionet Foundation CIO's trustees paid?

Physionet Foundation CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

When was Physionet Foundation CIO registered as a charity?

Physionet Foundation CIO was entered on the register on 27 November 2017.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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=1175932&subId=0).