--- title: "Access Bedford — check charity number 1162947 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Access Bedford a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162947. Education/training charity based in Upstairs @ THE PLACE. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/access-bedford retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:16:25.219Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Access Bedford is a registered charity (number 1162947) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £85,738 (year ending 2025-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Access Bedford? Registered charity number 1162947 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Upstairs @ THE PLACE Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £85,738 Website [www.deafaccessbedfordshire.org.uk](http://www.deafaccessbedfordshire.org.uk/) ## What does Access Bedford do? 1 Raising public awareness of the issues affecting deaf people2 Campaigning for the promotion of British Sign Language to be on an equal footing to spoken and written English3 Providing recreational facilities and opportunities for deaf people to integrate with the hearing community ## What causes is Access Bedford registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Access Bedford yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Access Bedford is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=access-bedford&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.deafaccessbedfordshire.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Access Bedford a legitimate charity? Yes. Access Bedford is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162947) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Access Bedford's charity number? Access Bedford's charity number is 1162947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162947? Search 1162947 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 Access Bedford do? 1 Raising public awareness of the issues affecting deaf people2 Campaigning for the promotion of British Sign Language to be on an equal footing to spoken and written English3 Providing recreational facilities and opportunities for deaf people to integrate with the hearing community Does Access Bedford have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Access Bedford. 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 Access Bedford? Access Bedford's website is http://www.deafaccessbedfordshire.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162947).