--- title: "Barbara Bus Fund — check charity number 257507 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barbara Bus Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257507. Disability charity based in Louis Fleischmann Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barbara-bus-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:04:37.531Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barbara Bus Fund is a registered charity (number 257507) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £157,022 (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 Barbara Bus Fund? Registered charity number 257507 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Louis Fleischmann Building Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £157,022 Website [www.barbarabus.com](http://www.barbarabus.com/) ## What does Barbara Bus Fund do? To provide specially adapted vehicles for the use of persons whose disability confines them to a wheelchair, to allow them to undertake journeys for pleasure or necessity which might otherwise be impossible. It also assists other Charitable Organisations with similar objectives. ## What causes is Barbara Bus Fund registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barbara Bus Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barbara Bus Fund 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=barbara-bus-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barbarabus.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barbara Bus Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Barbara Bus Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257507) 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 Barbara Bus Fund's charity number? Barbara Bus Fund's charity number is 257507. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257507? Search 257507 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 Barbara Bus Fund do? To provide specially adapted vehicles for the use of persons whose disability confines them to a wheelchair, to allow them to undertake journeys for pleasure or necessity which might otherwise be impossible. It also assists other Charitable Organisations with similar objectives. Does Barbara Bus Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barbara Bus Fund. 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 Barbara Bus Fund? Barbara Bus Fund's website is http://www.barbarabus.com — 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/257507).