--- title: "Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO — check charity number 1156710 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156710. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Queen's Parade Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bath-west-low-carbon-community-fund-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:26:30.255Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO is a registered charity (number 1156710) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £45,117 (year ending 2025-04-14). 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 Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO? Registered charity number 1156710 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Queen's Parade Place Latest income (year ending 2025-04-14) £45,117 Website [www.bwce.coop/community-benefit](https://www.bwce.coop/community-benefit/) ## What does Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO do? THE FUND DISTRIBUTES GRANTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS SEEKING TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS OR TACKLE FUEL POVERTY IN THE DEFINED AREAS. APPLICATIONS FROM PROJECTS IN THE VICINITY OF BATH & WEST COMMUNITY ENERGY (BWCE) PROJECTS ARE PARTICULARLY WELCOME. BWCE DONATES ITS SURPLUS PROFITS TO THE FUND, GENERATED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS COMMUNITY OWNED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS. ## What causes is Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO 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=bath-west-low-carbon-community-fund-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bwce.coop/community-benefit/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156710) 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 Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO's charity number? Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO's charity number is 1156710. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156710? Search 1156710 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 Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO do? THE FUND DISTRIBUTES GRANTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS SEEKING TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS OR TACKLE FUEL POVERTY IN THE DEFINED AREAS. APPLICATIONS FROM PROJECTS IN THE VICINITY OF BATH & WEST COMMUNITY ENERGY (BWCE) PROJECTS ARE PARTICULARLY WELCOME. BWCE DONATES ITS SURPLUS PROFITS TO THE FUND, GENERATED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS COMMUNITY OWNED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS. Does Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO. 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 Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO? Bath & West Low Carbon Community Fund CIO's website is https://www.bwce.coop/community-benefit/ — 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/1156710).