--- title: "Basingstoke and District Counselling Service — check charity number 1197373 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basingstoke and District Counselling Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197373. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Goldings. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basingstoke-and-district-counselling-service retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:47.897Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basingstoke and District Counselling Service is a registered charity (number 1197373) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £429,130 (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 Basingstoke and District Counselling Service? Registered charity number 1197373 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Goldings Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £429,130 Website [www.basingstokecounselling.org.uk](http://www.basingstokecounselling.org.uk/) ## What does Basingstoke and District Counselling Service do? BCS provide affordable counselling to vulnerable people in the Basingstoke area, who not otherwise be able to gain access to such support.We also provide training courses on counselling up to Diploma level for those wishing to follow a career in counselling. ## What causes is Basingstoke and District Counselling Service registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basingstoke and District Counselling Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basingstoke and District Counselling 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=basingstoke-and-district-counselling-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.basingstokecounselling.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basingstoke and District Counselling Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Basingstoke and District Counselling Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197373) 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 Basingstoke and District Counselling Service's charity number? Basingstoke and District Counselling Service's charity number is 1197373. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197373? Search 1197373 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 Basingstoke and District Counselling Service do? BCS provide affordable counselling to vulnerable people in the Basingstoke area, who not otherwise be able to gain access to such support.We also provide training courses on counselling up to Diploma level for those wishing to follow a career in counselling. Does Basingstoke and District Counselling Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basingstoke and District Counselling 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 Basingstoke and District Counselling Service? Basingstoke and District Counselling Service's website is http://www.basingstokecounselling.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/1197373).