Is Via Design a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Via Design as a registered charity (number 1116325) 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 Via Design's charity number?

Via Design's charity number is 1116325. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1116325?

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Does Via Design have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Via Design. 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 Via Design?

Via Design's website listed in our register data is http://www.viadesign.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.

When was Via Design registered as a charity?

Via Design was entered on the register on 9 October 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05658322).

Registered charity · No. 1116325Charitable company

Via Design

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Via Design is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Via Design?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £2,703
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £3,940
Registered charity number: 1116325
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Chase Side
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.viadesign.org

Quick answer

Via Design (number 1116325) 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 Via Design do?

VIA DESIGN was established to empower disadvantaged and marginalised people and communities through facilitating business development, including training in design, crafts and production skills, which provide the potential for income generation and business skills with which to ensure sustainability.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Via Design

Answers Via Design 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 records Via Design 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 October 2006
Company number: 05658322 (Companies House)
Also known as: Via
Where it says it operates: Reading · City of Westminster · India

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Via Design registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Via Design yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Via Design. 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 Via Design?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Via Design a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Via Design as a registered charity (number 1116325) 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 Via Design's charity number?: Via Design's charity number is 1116325. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1116325?: Search 1116325 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 Via Design do?: VIA DESIGN was established to empower disadvantaged and marginalised people and communities through facilitating business development, including training in design, crafts and production skills, which provide the potential for income generation and business skills with which to ensure sustainability.
Does Via Design have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Via Design. 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 Via Design?: Via Design's website listed in our register data is http://www.viadesign.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 Via Design?: The register records Via Design 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.
When was Via Design registered as a charity?: Via Design was entered on the register on 9 October 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05658322).

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.