--- title: "Banwell Fire Station — check charity number 289797 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banwell Fire Station a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289797. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Banwell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banwell-fire-station retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:02:15.601Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banwell Fire Station is a registered charity (number 289797) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Fire Station? Registered charity number 289797 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Banwell ## What does Banwell Fire Station do? This Charity lays dormants until the Banwell and District Volunteer Unit closes down. If and when this happens the Trustees have to sell the building and distribute the proceeds to the poor of the district. ## What causes is Banwell Fire Station registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banwell Fire Station yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banwell Fire Station 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-fire-station&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banwell Fire Station a legitimate charity? Yes. Banwell Fire Station is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289797) 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 Fire Station's charity number? Banwell Fire Station's charity number is 289797. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 289797? Search 289797 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 Fire Station do? This Charity lays dormants until the Banwell and District Volunteer Unit closes down. If and when this happens the Trustees have to sell the building and distribute the proceeds to the poor of the district. Does Banwell Fire Station have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banwell Fire Station. 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 Fire Station? Banwell Fire Station 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/289797).