--- title: "Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service — check charity number 1012737 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1012737. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ripple Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barking-and-dagenham-council-for-voluntary-service retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:04:43.548Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service is a registered charity (number 1012737) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £374,752 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service? Registered charity number 1012737 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Ripple Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £374,752 Website [www.bdcvs.org.uk](http://www.bdcvs.org.uk/) ## What does Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service do? The Charity is the umbrella organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Barking & Dagenham, providing information, advice and development support, and facilitating partnership development. The Charity promotes social cohesion, liaising with statutory, private and other strategic bodies to ensure that all local communities are fully consulted and included in all relevant initatives. ## What causes is Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service 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=barking-and-dagenham-council-for-voluntary-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bdcvs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1012737) 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 Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service's charity number? Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service's charity number is 1012737. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1012737? Search 1012737 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 Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service do? The Charity is the umbrella organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Barking & Dagenham, providing information, advice and development support, and facilitating partnership development. The Charity promotes social cohesion, liaising with statutory, private and other strategic bodies to ensure that all local communities are fully consulted and included in all relevant initatives. Does Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service. 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 Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service? Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service's website is http://www.bdcvs.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/1012737).