Is Window on the World a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Window on the World as a registered charity (number 1048774) 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 Window on the World's charity number?

Window on the World's charity number is 1048774. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1048774?

Search 1048774 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 Window on the World have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Window on the World. 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 Window on the World?

Window on the World's website listed in our register data is http://www.windowontheworld.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.

When was Window on the World registered as a charity?

Window on the World was entered on the register on 23 August 1995.

Registered charity · No. 1048774

Window on the World

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Window on the World is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.

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What are the key facts about Window on the World?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £390
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £362
Registered charity number: 1048774
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Exeter Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.windowontheworld.org.uk

Quick answer

Window on the World (number 1048774) 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 Window on the World do?

Research and provision of renewable energy systems for education and small-scale manufacture (developing world). Providing Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) facilities to education establishments. Working to provide accessible digital tools for learning in communities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Window on the World

Answers Window on the World 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 Window on the World as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 August 1995
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; 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 Window on the World registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Window on the World yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Window on the World. 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 Window on the World?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Window on the World a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Window on the World as a registered charity (number 1048774) 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 Window on the World's charity number?: Window on the World's charity number is 1048774. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1048774?: Search 1048774 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 Window on the World do?: Research and provision of renewable energy systems for education and small-scale manufacture (developing world). Providing Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) facilities to education establishments. Working to provide accessible digital tools for learning in communities.
Does Window on the World have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Window on the World. 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 Window on the World?: Window on the World's website listed in our register data is http://www.windowontheworld.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 Window on the World?: The register does not record Window on the World as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Window on the World registered as a charity?: Window on the World was entered on the register on 23 August 1995.

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.