--- title: "Banwell Buddies — check charity number 283326 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banwell Buddies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283326. Education/training charity based in West Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banwell-buddies retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:18:59.982Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banwell Buddies is a registered charity (number 283326) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £97,868 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Banwell Buddies? Registered charity number 283326 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Street Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £97,868 Website [www.banwellbuddies.co.uk](http://www.banwellbuddies.co.uk/) ## What does Banwell Buddies do? We are a pre school, we have children from the age of 2-4 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation stage and are registered with Ofsted. ## What causes is Banwell Buddies registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banwell Buddies yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banwell Buddies 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=banwell-buddies&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.banwellbuddies.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banwell Buddies a legitimate charity? Yes. Banwell Buddies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283326) 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 Banwell Buddies's charity number? Banwell Buddies's charity number is 283326. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 283326? Search 283326 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 Banwell Buddies do? We are a pre school, we have children from the age of 2-4 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation stage and are registered with Ofsted. Does Banwell Buddies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banwell Buddies. 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 Banwell Buddies? Banwell Buddies's website is http://www.banwellbuddies.co.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/283326).