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title: "Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) — check charity number 201496 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 201496. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/andrew-bowden-bread-charities
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:04:46.621Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) is a registered charity (number 201496) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities)?

Registered charity number

201496

Status

Registered (active)

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 201496) 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 Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities)'s charity number?

Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities)'s charity number is 201496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 201496?

Search 201496 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 Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) do?

Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities.

Does Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities). 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 Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities)?

Andrew Bowden (Bread Charities) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/201496).