Is Water Works a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Water Works as a registered charity (number 1158206) 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 Water Works's charity number?

Water Works's charity number is 1158206. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158206?

Search 1158206 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 Water Works have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Water Works. 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 Water Works?

Water Works's website listed in our register data is http://www.waterworkscharity.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 Water Works registered as a charity?

Water Works was entered on the register on 11 August 2014.

Registered charity · No. 1158206

Water Works

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Water Works is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Water Works?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £8,693
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £20,316
Registered charity number: 1158206
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sherwood
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.waterworkscharity.org

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Water Works (number 1158206) 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 Water Works do?

Water Works is committed to reducing the prevalence of water borne disease in Malawi by assisting rural communities to gain access to safe drinking water, hygienic sanitation facilities and to improve hygiene practices.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Water Works

Answers Water Works 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 Water Works 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: 11 August 2014
Where it says it operates: Malawi

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Water Works registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Water Works yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Water Works. 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 Water Works?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Water Works a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Water Works as a registered charity (number 1158206) 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 Water Works's charity number?: Water Works's charity number is 1158206. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1158206?: Search 1158206 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 Water Works do?: Water Works is committed to reducing the prevalence of water borne disease in Malawi by assisting rural communities to gain access to safe drinking water, hygienic sanitation facilities and to improve hygiene practices.
Does Water Works have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Water Works. 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 Water Works?: Water Works's website listed in our register data is http://www.waterworkscharity.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 Water Works?: The register records Water Works 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 Water Works registered as a charity?: Water Works was entered on the register on 11 August 2014.

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.