--- title: "Bandstand Beds Association — check charity number 1193238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bandstand Beds Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193238. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bandstand-beds-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:02:27.739Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bandstand Beds Association is a registered charity (number 1193238) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £20,614 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Bandstand Beds Association? Registered charity number 1193238 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £20,614 Website [bandstandbeds.org.uk](https://bandstandbeds.org.uk/) ## What does Bandstand Beds Association do? BBA is a volunteer-led organisation based on Clapham Common, formed to promote environmental sustainability, food growing and the support of wildlife. BBA has three growing spaces including a large community garden with a field kitchen. These provide people with an opportunity to get outdoors to learn, share and practise horticultural skills, meet people and be at one with the natural world. ## What causes is Bandstand Beds Association registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bandstand Beds Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bandstand Beds Association 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=bandstand-beds-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bandstandbeds.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bandstand Beds Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Bandstand Beds Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193238) 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 Bandstand Beds Association's charity number? Bandstand Beds Association's charity number is 1193238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193238? Search 1193238 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 Bandstand Beds Association do? BBA is a volunteer-led organisation based on Clapham Common, formed to promote environmental sustainability, food growing and the support of wildlife. BBA has three growing spaces including a large community garden with a field kitchen. These provide people with an opportunity to get outdoors to learn, share and practise horticultural skills, meet people and be at one with the natural world. Does Bandstand Beds Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bandstand Beds Association. 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 Bandstand Beds Association? Bandstand Beds Association's website is https://bandstandbeds.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/1193238).