Is Battledown Friends Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Battledown Friends Group as a registered charity (number 1022618) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Battledown Friends Group's charity number?

Battledown Friends Group's charity number is 1022618. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1022618?

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Does Battledown Friends Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Battledown Friends Group. 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 Battledown Friends Group?

Battledown Friends Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.battledown.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Battledown Friends Group registered as a charity?

Battledown Friends Group was entered on the register on 14 June 1993.

Registered charity · No. 1022618

Battledown Friends Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Battledown Friends Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Battledown Friends Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,186
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £16,042
Registered charity number: 1022618
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Harp Hill
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.battledown.org.uk

Quick answer

Battledown Friends Group (number 1022618) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Battledown Friends Group do?

Battledown Friends Group (B.F.G.) is set up to:-give parents the opportunity to meet with other parentshelp parents share their worries and experiencesallow parents current and past, staff, friends and family to meet together socially with or without their childrenraise money for the centre which will benefit our children at Battledown now and in the future

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Battledown Friends Group

Answers Battledown Friends Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Battledown Friends Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 June 1993
Also known as: The B F G; The Bfg
Where it says it operates: Gloucestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Battledown Friends Group registered for?

Education/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Battledown Friends Group yet?

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What should you check before donating to Battledown Friends Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Battledown Friends Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Battledown Friends Group as a registered charity (number 1022618) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Battledown Friends Group's charity number?: Battledown Friends Group's charity number is 1022618. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1022618?: Search 1022618 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 Battledown Friends Group do?: Battledown Friends Group (B.F.G.) is set up to:-give parents the opportunity to meet with other parentshelp parents share their worries and experiencesallow parents current and past, staff, friends and family to meet together socially with or without their childrenraise money for the centre which will benefit our children at Battledown now and in the future
Does Battledown Friends Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Battledown Friends Group. 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 Battledown Friends Group?: Battledown Friends Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.battledown.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Battledown Friends Group?: The register records Battledown Friends Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Battledown Friends Group registered as a charity?: Battledown Friends Group was entered on the register on 14 June 1993.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.