--- title: "Bdef CIO — check charity number 1211026 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bdef CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211026. Disability charity based in Kilburn Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bdef-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:05:57.633Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bdef CIO is a registered charity (number 1211026) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. 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 Bdef CIO? Registered charity number 1211026 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Kilburn Street Website [www.bristoldef.org.uk](http://www.bristoldef.org.uk/) ## What does Bdef CIO do? BDEF CIO is an organisation of Disabled people, where all decisions are made by Disabled people. We work to the Social Model of Disability. Our current work focuses on: Community Development, Voice and Influence, Peer Support, Information and signposting, Co-design and Co-production. ## What causes is Bdef CIO registered for? DisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bdef CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bdef 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=bdef-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bristoldef.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bdef CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Bdef CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211026) 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 Bdef CIO's charity number? Bdef CIO's charity number is 1211026. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1211026? Search 1211026 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 Bdef CIO do? BDEF CIO is an organisation of Disabled people, where all decisions are made by Disabled people. We work to the Social Model of Disability. Our current work focuses on: Community Development, Voice and Influence, Peer Support, Information and signposting, Co-design and Co-production. Does Bdef CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bdef 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 Bdef CIO? Bdef CIO's website is http://www.bristoldef.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/1211026).