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title: "Bat for a Chance — check charity number 1200484 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bat for a Chance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200484. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Maritime Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bat-for-a-chance
retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:13.289Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bat for a Chance is a registered charity (number 1200484) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £375,831 (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 Bat for a Chance?

Registered charity number

1200484

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Maritime Place

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£375,831

Website

[www.batforachance.org.uk](https://www.batforachance.org.uk/)

## What does Bat for a Chance do?

We provide cricket kit and cricket related services for the benefit of those who would not otherwise have access to the game. We operate within the UK and in multiple destinations internationally.

## What causes is Bat for a Chance registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bat for a Chance yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bat for a Chance 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bat for a Chance a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bat for a Chance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200484) 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 Bat for a Chance's charity number?

Bat for a Chance's charity number is 1200484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1200484?

Search 1200484 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 Bat for a Chance do?

We provide cricket kit and cricket related services for the benefit of those who would not otherwise have access to the game. We operate within the UK and in multiple destinations internationally.

Does Bat for a Chance have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bat for a Chance. 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 Bat for a Chance?

Bat for a Chance's website is https://www.batforachance.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/1200484).