--- title: "Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank — check charity number 1193427 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193427. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wilmslow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bare-necessities-toiletry-bank retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:20:41.795Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank is a registered charity (number 1193427) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £88,146 (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 Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank? Registered charity number 1193427 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Wilmslow Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £88,146 Website [www.bntoiletrybank.org](http://www.bntoiletrybank.org/) ## What does Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank do? We collect and distribute hygiene essentials and toiletries to individuals in need, either directly or via other charities and organisations in the North-West, for the public benefit in the relief of poverty. ## What causes is Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank 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=bare-necessities-toiletry-bank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bntoiletrybank.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193427) 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 Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank's charity number? Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank's charity number is 1193427. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193427? Search 1193427 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 Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank do? We collect and distribute hygiene essentials and toiletries to individuals in need, either directly or via other charities and organisations in the North-West, for the public benefit in the relief of poverty. Does Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank. 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 Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank? Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank's website is http://www.bntoiletrybank.org — 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/1193427).