--- title: "Beacon Books and Crafts Limited — check charity number 517778 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beacon Books and Crafts Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517778. Religious Activities charity based in Penperlleni. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beacon-books-and-crafts-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:08:49.480Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beacon Books and Crafts Limited is a registered charity (number 517778) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £57,922 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Beacon Books and Crafts Limited? Registered charity number 517778 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Penperlleni Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £57,922 ## What does Beacon Books and Crafts Limited do? The Charity runs a bookshop in Cwmbran town centre. As part of the operation, many of the customers also seek to share burdens and are prayed for: effective counselling. ## What causes is Beacon Books and Crafts Limited registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beacon Books and Crafts Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beacon Books and Crafts Limited 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=beacon-books-and-crafts-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beacon Books and Crafts Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Beacon Books and Crafts Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517778) 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 Beacon Books and Crafts Limited's charity number? Beacon Books and Crafts Limited's charity number is 517778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517778? Search 517778 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 Beacon Books and Crafts Limited do? The Charity runs a bookshop in Cwmbran town centre. As part of the operation, many of the customers also seek to share burdens and are prayed for: effective counselling. Does Beacon Books and Crafts Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beacon Books and Crafts Limited. 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 Beacon Books and Crafts Limited? Beacon Books and Crafts Limited does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/517778).